Council meeting to feature prayer, flag salute

SUNNYSIDE (2-9-98) --'Way back in 1993, the Sunnyside City Council contacted the Sunnyside Ministerial Association and asked for pastors to recite a prayer before each council meeting.

There reportedly was no response.

About the same time, saluting the flag also became passe.

After a suggestion by new councilman Don Vlieger during a workshop meeting, however, both prayer and flag saluting will become part of each council meeting.

I think the Ministerial Association has changed since 1993," said Councilman Chad Werkhoven.

The council directed City Mgr. Mark Kunkler to contact the SMA and request a pastor.