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Esper To Receive Goodpaster Award

Published on Wed, 11/25/2020 - 12:00am
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Mark T. Esper, until just recently the U.S. secretary of defense, has been selected to receive the George C. Marshall Foundation’s Andrew J. Goodpaster Award.

Planning Soil And Water Conservation

Published on Wed, 11/25/2020 - 12:00am
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The Natural Bridge Soil and Water Conservation District (NBSWCD) is a government agency funded by state and local funds and directed by a locally elected board of seven and one that is state-appointed.

Letters To Santa Will Lead To Call From St. Nick

Published on Wed, 11/25/2020 - 12:00am

Because of the pandemic it is not safe for children to sit on Santa’s knee this year, but Santa will talk to children by telephone.

Do You Have A ‘Cool Yule Yard’?

Published on Wed, 11/25/2020 - 12:00am

Do you have a house and yard that’s all decked out for Christmas – or are you planning one for this year? Do neighbors mention the movie “Christmas Vacation” when they describe your house? Or do you have a neighbor whose yard fits that description?

Trees Go Up For NBSP Festival

Published on Wed, 11/25/2020 - 12:00am
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The Natural Bridge Garden Club is one of several area organizations decorating Christmas trees for the fifth annual Festival of Trees event at the Natural Bridge State Park’s visitor center.

Making A Difference In Difficult Days

Published on Wed, 11/25/2020 - 12:00am
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We are approaching a most unusual Thanksgiving. Many families won’t be gathering together this year because of COVID-19. Having upended our lives nearly nine months ago, the pandemic is still going strong. We have a dark winter ahead. Many of us may be wondering what we have to be thankful for this year. Actually, we have much to be thankful for, if we take the time and effort to contemplate and appreciate what we have.

Mitchell Makes History At New Providence

Published on Wed, 11/25/2020 - 12:00am
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On Sunday, Nov. 15, the congregation of New Providence Presbyterian Church in Raphine voted to call Rev. Loren Tate Mitchell as its fulltime installed pastor. New Providence has been without a fulltime minister since 2015.

Thanksgiving Day Mass Slated

Published on Wed, 11/25/2020 - 12:00am

A special Mass of Thanksgiving will be celebrated Thursday, Nov. 26, at 10 a.m. at St. Patrick Catholic Church.

RARO Board Meets Dec. 2

Published on Wed, 11/25/2020 - 12:00am

The Rockbridge Area Recreation Organization will hold its monthly board meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 2, at 6 p.m. in the community meeting room of Lexington City Hall.

ARNOLDS VALLEY

Published on Wed, 11/25/2020 - 12:00am

Wishing everyone a happy and safe Thanksgiving holiday from our family to yours. In everything, give thanks.

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