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Mr. Walker is himself an Olympic level paddler, having represented the United States in the World Championships of 1965 (he would have just been out of high school), 1967, and 1971. He was the U.S. National Champion in Men’s Slalom in 1968 and finished eleventh in the C-1 event at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich. 11/01/2023 12:00 AM

Book Sale At Library This Week

Book Sale At Library This Week

The next Rockbridge Regional Library book sale starts tomorrow, Thursday, Nov. 2, at 10 a.m. until 6:30 p.m. and continues on Friday, Nov. 3, from 1 to 4:30 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 4, from 10 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. 11/01/2023 12:00 AM

Murat

Evelyn Ayers, 463-2727 11/01/2023 12:00 AM

‘Torrents As Yet Unknown’

‘Torrents As Yet Unknown’

When I was asked to review Wickliffe Walker’s book about first descents down 10 of the most dynamic and unexplored rivers in the world, I assumed it was because I was a canoe outfitter in an earlier life. That and a whitewater paddler. 11/01/2023 12:00 AM

‘Traces Of Home’ At Nelson

‘Traces Of Home’ At Nelson

Photographer Brinn Willis will present her show, “Traces of Home - The Sacred Soil That Connects Past and Present” at Nelson Gallery during November. Brinn brings to the gallery a series of photographs printed in an historical method of photography known as “wetplate collodion” that was popular in the mid-19th century. Her subject matters are homes, landscapes, scenes and elements that appear untouched by time. She hopes to inspire viewers to reconnect with the roots of our community, remembering the dreams and the aspirations from those who settled before us. The reception is Nov. 3 from 5 to 7 p.m. 11/01/2023 12:00 AM

Timely Topics

By Tom Stanley Extention Agent 11/01/2023 12:00 AM

W&L Dedicates Offsite Solar Array

W&L Dedicates Offsite Solar Array

N.C. Project Features 36,000 Panels 11/01/2023 12:00 AM

Falls Prevention Bingo

Falls Prevention Bingo

VPAS Cafe members concentrate on their Falls Prevention Bingo sheets at Maury River Senior Services in Buena Vista last month. Falls Prevention Bingo is played like traditional bingo, except the bingo numbers have been replaced with falls prevention information to help keep older adults safe at home and out in the community. Tips include how to keep your balance in a crowd, how to protect your muscles with exercise, and the importance of taking care of your feet. Other versions of bingo are played throughout year at the Buena Vista VPAS location. 11/01/2023 12:00 AM

Social Security Benefits Increase By 3 Percent

Social Security Benefits Increase By 3 Percent

Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits for more than 71 million Americans will increase 3.2 percent in 2024, the Social Security Administration has announced. On average, Social Security retirement benefits will increase by more than $50 per month starting in January. 11/01/2023 12:00 AM

Medicare Premiums, Deductibles For 2024

Medicare Premiums, Deductibles For 2024

On Oct. 12, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the 2024 premiums, deductibles, and coinsurance amounts for the Medicare Part A and Part B programs. 11/01/2023 12:00 AM

Missionaries To Speak At Lexington Presbyterian

Missionaries To Speak At Lexington Presbyterian

Two missionaries working in Bogota, Colombia, will be guest preachers at Lexington Presbyterian Church on Sunday, Nov. 12. 11/01/2023 12:00 AM

Glasgow Library Closed Tuesday

Glasgow Library Closed Tuesday

The Glasgow Public Library will be closed on Tuesday, Nov. 7, for the general election .The library serves as a polling place for the Maury River District. 11/01/2023 12:00 AM

Collierstown Presbyterian’s Church Dinner This Saturday

Collierstown Presbyterian’s Church Dinner This Saturday

Collierstown Presbyterian Church’s annual church dinner, a community tradition since 1925, returns this Saturday, Nov. 4. 11/01/2023 12:00 AM

Rafiki Sale To Benefit African Widows Program

Rafiki Sale To Benefit African Widows Program

Lexington’s annual Rafiki sale will be held on Saturday, Nov. 4, from 10 a.m. to noon at Grace Presbyterian Church located at 40 Village Way, Lexington. 11/01/2023 12:00 AM

Farewell Reception For Keens Nov. 12

Farewell Reception For Keens Nov. 12

There will be a farewell reception for Clyde and Jeri Keen Nov. 12 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Manly Memorial Baptist Church located at 202 S. Main St. 11/01/2023 12:00 AM

Life Chapel Offers Free Dinners

Life Chapel Offers Free Dinners

A free dinner is being offered to the whole family with a kids game, food, dessert, and “food for thought” every Monday evening at Life Chapel as part of its New Life Suppers program. 11/01/2023 12:00 AM

All Souls Day Event This Thursday

All Souls Day Event This Thursday

All Souls Day will be observed with a community labyrinth walk on Thursday, Nov. 2, at 11/01/2023 12:00 AM

NBE

The following students were named to the honor roll at Natural Bridge Elementary School for the first nine weeks of the 2023-24 school year: 11/01/2023 12:00 AM

Glasgow

Carolyn Bradley, 540-258-2720 11/01/2023 12:00 AM

Marlbrook Players Take On ‘Ghosts Of The Past’

Marlbrook Players Take On ‘Ghosts Of The Past’

The Marlbrook Chamber Players will present “Obsessions: Ghosts of the Past” on Sunday, Nov. 5, at 3 p.m. in Wilson Concert Hall at Washington and Lee University. 11/01/2023 12:00 AM

MGCC To Open Career Center

MGCC To Open Career Center

Mountain Gateway Community College is scheduled to open its first career center, with a mission to assist all MGCC students in locating gainful employment in their chosen field of study, at the beginning of the 2024 spring semester in January, according to Dr. Matt McGraw, MGCC chief workforce officer. 11/01/2023 12:00 AM

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