On May 25, Kiwanian Marjie Neff spoke to the Tryon Kiwanis Club about the purpose and meaning of each of the 13 folds in the American Flag. For example, the first fold of the flag is a symbol of life. The sixth fold is for where our hearts lie. For it is with our heart that we pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. The 13th, and final fold, represents the 13 original colonies of the Union. After the flag is completely folded and tucked in, it takes on the appearance of a cocked hat, reminding us of the soldiers who served under General George Washington, and the sailors and marines who served under Captain John Paul Jones. (photo submitted by Lynn Montgomery)