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New Computers At Glasgow Center

Published on Wed, 05/18/2022 - 12:00am
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Washington and Lee University recently donated computers to the Glasgow Community Center, which were used by these local youths on May 10 to apply for summer jobs. Leaders of the center say there will be a summer enrichment program for children ages 5-14 this year at the center. More information will be coming soon on that program.

Practical Nurses Pinned

Published on Wed, 05/18/2022 - 12:00am
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Six graduates of the DSLCC Practical Nursing program participated in the annual pinning ceremony May 11 and received certificates in practical nursing during commencement exercises May 13. They are (first row, from left) Makayla Horn of Buena Vista; Hope Schartau of Troutville; Carli Gibson of Covington; (second row) Carlee Elmore of Covington; Emmanuel Agwunnia of Augusta County; and Kristen Craft of Covington.

Promoting Wildfire Prevention, Recycling

Published on Wed, 05/18/2022 - 12:00am
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The Glasgow Garden Club once again participated in the Smokey Bear/ Woodsy Owl poster contest.

Cline Staffer Here Thursday

Published on Wed, 05/18/2022 - 12:00am

A member of Rep. Ben Cline’s staff will hold mobile office hours at the Rockbridge County administration building, at 150 S. Main St., Lexington, Thursday, May 19, from 9 to 10:30 a.m.

Smiley Earns Doctoral Degree

Published on Wed, 05/18/2022 - 12:00am
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Matthew Smiley of Broomfield, Colo., graduated from the University of Colorado- B o u l d e r with a doctoral degree in musical arts with an emphasis in jazz performance on May 5.

VESUVIUS

Published on Wed, 05/18/2022 - 12:00am

Happy birthday wishes are being sent to Teresa Fisk, Penny Fisk, Ty Phillips, Hazel Mae Shipman, Harold Steele, Louise Clark, Tiffany Phillips, Tracy Terrell and Dixie Lynn Landes, my greatgranddaughter.

Fishing At The Lake

Published on Wed, 05/18/2022 - 12:00am
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Gus Williams and his son Clay were among the families who came out to Cave Mountain Lake on Saturday morning for Kids Fishing Day. Sixty-six youths fished at the event, which was hosted by the U.S. Forest Service, Glenwood Pedlar Ranger District, and planned by Patricia Skibko, biological science technician. Coursey Springs Hatchery provided the fish and food for the children was donated by T-Pee’s Grocery. (Stephanie Mikels Blevins photos)

COLLIERSTOWN

Published on Wed, 05/18/2022 - 12:00am

The first barbecue chicken sale of the spring season will be this Saturday, May 21, beginning at noon at the Effinger Volunteer Fire Department. Chicken halves and whole dinners will be available for purchase. A chicken dinner will include a choice of two sides, a roll, applesauce and iced tea. The side choices will be green beans, baked beans, potato salad, macaroni salad and coleslaw. Chicken will be available until all is sold. Food items may be purchased as carryout but some seating for indoor dining will be available.

‘Drama Queens’ Goes Indoors

Published on Wed, 05/18/2022 - 12:00am
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Weather concerns forced the Rockbridge Symphony to move its “Drama Queens” concert Friday from Hopkins Green to Maury River Middle School, but that didn’t slow the excitement and energy. Dancers from Halestone offered improvisational dance for the event. (Claudia Schwab photos)

ARNOLDS VALLEY

Published on Wed, 05/18/2022 - 12:00am

Sending birthday wishes to Daniel Gardner, Bethany Gardner, Amelie Merrick, Joanna Irby, Anne Roubinet, Carrie VanOsten, Cami Blankenship, Ginger Rodgers and to Faith Baptist Church member Melinda Newcomb. Happy anniversary to Pastor Terry and Joanna Bostic of Faith Baptist Church.

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