Boy Scout Troop 101 of Aldersgate Methodist Church held a flag retirement ceremony at  American Legion Post 82 in Shelby on  Monday, May 14th.  Scouts and Legionnaires stood at attention as worn out American flags were burned in a portable container brought for the occasion.  Scoutmaster Robert Ledbetter explained  that  the  troop  had shredded  the  old  flags into three colors red, white and blue, and each were disposed of separately.  He read a  tribute to the flag as part of the ceremony.  A fire truck and members of the Shelby Fire Department were present for safety reasons.      
 After the event, the scouts joined members of the legion post for a hot dog supper.  The  program for the evening was provided by Benjamin Schaeffer, winner of the local post oratorical contest.  He finished in third place in regional competition.  Benjamin is the son of Ron and Patty Schaeffer of Boiling  Springs.  He plans to attend college to study history and  political science upon graduation. Pictured: Scouts and American legionnaires stand at attention as worn out American flags are retired.