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Smokey Bear Poster Participants

Smokey Bear Poster Participants

The president of the Glasgow Garden Club, Valerie Vaughan, is shown celebrating with the fourth and fifth grade students from the Natural Bridge Elementary “Dreams” after-school program following the club’s award presentations to the winners and participants of the Smokey Bear Poster Contest. Isis Hudson, fourth grade (top row), and Carter Whitmer, fifth grade (first row, far right), were recognized for their first place winning posters from the Shenandoah District of the Virginia Federation of Garden Clubs as well as their first place ribbons from the Glasgow Garden Club. 05/24/2023 12:00 AM

Collierstown

On Sunday, May 14, Burr Datz led the 11 a.m. worship service at the Collierstown Presbyterian Church. The congregation celebrated Senior Sunday recognizing the following Rockbridge County High School seniors: Kelsie Caldwell, daughter of Seth and Marnie Caldwell; McKenzie Hines, Rachel Hines, and Paden Hines, the daughters and son of Jonathan and Kimberly Hines. Each was presented with an engraved English Standard Version Study Bible. Following the worship service, the congregation enjoyed lemonade on the lawn and a time of fellowship with the graduates and their families. 05/24/2023 12:00 AM

Arnolds Valley

Sending birthday wishes to Ezra Wilson and Gabby Perez and congratulations to Gabby for her elementary school graduation! Happy birthday also to Faith Baptist Church members Sandy Hill and Lannie Ballard. Congratulations to Peyton Metz on his high school graduation! 05/24/2023 12:00 AM

Grace Presbyterian Church Dates: May 30-June 2 Times: 9-11:30 a.m. Ages: rising pre-k through rising fifth grade Theme: “Keepers of the Kingdom: Standing Strong in Today’s Battle for Truth” Additional information: [email protected] 05/24/2023 12:00 AM

‘Go-to Lady’ In VMI Laundry Retires

‘Go-to Lady’ In VMI Laundry Retires

After 43 Years At VMI, Drain Now Focusing On Farm 05/24/2023 12:00 AM

North Rockbridge Trail Celebrates Memorial Day

North Rockbridge Trail Celebrates Memorial Day

The member businesses on the North Rockbridge Trail invite area residents to “make memories” on the trail this Saturday, May 27. 05/24/2023 12:00 AM

End-Of-The-Year Party

End-Of-The-Year Party

Lexington Presbyterian Church presented an end-of-school-year lawn party for the community last Friday in front of the church. The event included bounce houses, lawn games, hot dogs, sno cones and snacks. Serving up a hot dog to Sandra Hayslette (in photo below) is Skip Hess. (Claudia Schwab photos) 05/24/2023 12:00 AM

RCHS Students Excel At Educators Rising Event

RCHS Students Excel At Educators Rising Event

Three Rockbridge County High School students recently attended the 2023 Educators Rising Virginia State Leadership Conference (SLC) at Deep Run High School in G len A llen. T hese students are in a course titled “Virginia Teachers for Tomorrow,” which is geared towards anyone interested in the field of education. 05/24/2023 12:00 AM

Vesuvius

Happy birthday wishes are being sent to Hunter Landes, Teresa Fisk, Dixie Lynn Landes, Ty Phillips, Tracy Terrell, Penny Fisk, Hazel Mae Shipman, Harold Steele, Tiffany Phillips and Louise Clark. 05/24/2023 12:00 AM

High Bridge

This past Sunday’s worship service at High Bridge Presbyterian Church was provided by Linda Trumbo. After service, everyone enjoyed a covered-dish luncheon for the Birthday Objective by the Presbyterian Women. 05/24/2023 12:00 AM

Glasgow

Last week we announced that Andrea “Andi” Bradley had been hired as the new administrative assistant in Town Hall to replace longtime employee Jane Higginbotham, who is retiring. She was to have started her new job this past Monday, but she was informed by the town’s lawyer, Grace Crickenbarger, this past week that she was suddenly not eligible and couldn’t be hired. 05/24/2023 12:00 AM

Kerrs Creek

On Sunday, May 21, New Monmouth Presbyterian Church enjoyed special music from the kids’ praise team. Laura Hotinger and Carson led the children in singing “Holy Spirit.” Leila Hackett, Ambrose Clark, Clementine Clark and Marigold Clark all sang solos, and Cordelia Clark accompanied on the keyboard. The youth group, led by Tim and Janeen Welsh, met after church for lunch and fellowship, and they delivered flowers to shut-ins. 05/24/2023 12:00 AM

Field Day At Mountain View

Field Day At Mountain View

Mountain View Elementary School celebrated the end of the school year with field day last week. Students had great fun participating in obstacle courses, water activities, relay races, and the classic rainbow parachute. To finish off the day, the school provided a cookout lunch. (Hope Huger photos) 05/24/2023 12:00 AM

LDMS Spring Concert

LDMS Spring Concert

Lylburn Downing Middle School presented its many musicians at its spring band recital earlier this month. ABOVE, band director Karen Doyle conducts the jazz band, which demonstrated their hard work with improvisation solos. BELOW, the seventh and eighth grade band join together to play songs. (photos courtesy of LDMS Principal Abbott Keesee) 05/24/2023 12:00 AM

Murat

The community Vacation Bible School will begin at the Palmer Community Center on Sunday, June 4, at 6 p.m. There will be classes for all ages and dinner will be served each evening. 05/24/2023 12:00 AM

Bikes And Books

Bikes And Books

Fairfield Elementary School hosted a Title I literary fun night, “Bikes and Books,” last Thursday. Students and families enjoyed a summer-like night with bikes, free books, bubbles, popsicles, and face painting. (Hope Huger photos) 05/24/2023 12:00 AM

City OKs Lot Width Change

City OKs Lot Width Change

Spotswood Vote Sparked Look At Multifamily Dwelling Issue 05/24/2023 12:00 AM

Sheffield Earns PT Doctorate

Sheffield Earns PT Doctorate

Laurel Sheffield graduated on May 13 from Virginia Commonwealth University’s College of Health Professions with the degree of Doctor of Physical Therapy. 05/24/2023 12:00 AM

Boosting Innovation In McCormick’s Shadow

Boosting Innovation In McCormick’s Shadow

Governor Signs Indoor Ag Bills In Raphine Stop 05/24/2023 12:00 AM

Appreciating Our Teachers

Appreciating Our Teachers

As we salute the 319 graduating high school seniors who will cross the stage to receive their diplomas at Virginia Military Institute’s Cameron Hall Thursday and Saturday, we would like to acknowledge the hard work and dedication of teachers who made this milestone possible. 05/24/2023 12:00 AM

Gold Star Monument

Gold Star Monument

The debate over what to do with the proposed Gold Star Monument seems much like being confronted with what to do with inheriting family heirlooms. 05/24/2023 12:00 AM

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