Deborah Potter McCormick, (540) 463-7652
Descendents of John Mc-Campbell Scott and Mary Margaret “Minnie” Croone gathered on Saturday, June 21, for the annual Scott Reunion held at Lake Robertson. Those in attendance enjoyed sharing memories, photographs and good food. Those present included John and Nancy Conklin of Owega, N.Y., and their granddaughter, Rachel Blesy of Umatilla, Fla. John Neal Scott, Kelsey Hickman, Oliver Roderick and Wyatt Neal Scott attended from Louisa. Rockbridge residents included Kelly and Cindy Decker of Fairfield and Haven and Billy Nicely and Janet Scott of Lexington. Peggy Clark from Glasgow and Chuck and Nancy Soukup of Natural Bridge were also in attendance.
On Saturday, July 19, barbecue chicken will be sold at the Effinger Volunteer Fire Department beginning at noon. Chicken halves and whole dinners will be available for purchase. A chicken dinner will include a chicken half, choice of two sides, a roll, applesauce and iced tea. Food items may be purchased as carryout but some seating for indoor dining will be available.
The Effinger Volunteer Fire Department’s annual raffle fundraiser is underway. This year’s raffle will have drawings for 26 prizes. The 2025 top prize is $5,000 cash. Books of 12 tickets cost $10, six tickets are $5, and the cost of a single ticket is $1. To purchase raffle tickets, contact any fire department member. The raffle drawings will take place at the firehouse on Saturday, July 19. Your support is greatly appreciated.
Plans for the 2026 Effinger Community Birthday Calendar prepared and sold by the Effinger Ruritan Club have been made. The cost of the calendar is $4. Birthday, anniversary and memorial listings are 35 cents each. Calendars and listings may be purchased by contacting a Ruritan Club member.
The Effinger Ruritan Club is also making plans for the Palmer Community Center Ice Cream Supper. This year’s event will be held on Saturday, Aug. 16, at the Palmer Community Center. Musical entertainment, good food and lots of delicious homemade ice cream in a variety of flavors will be available for purchase. The Effinger Ruritan Club looks forward to welcoming patrons to this community event. Be sure to save the date!
Information on community events and other seasonal activities will be shared again in this column next week. Please send information for inclusion in the Collierstown News to 29 Desmac Lane, Lexington, VA 24450, send email to mack53@centurylink. net or call (540) 4637652.
