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Published on Wed, 11/18/2020 - 12:00am

Wednesday, Nov. 18

Veterans Day 2020

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Despite a pandemic and stormy weather, the George C. Marshall Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America marked Veterans Day with a very brief wreath-laying ceremony at the Veterans Memorial in Courthouse Square last Wednesday. Two wreaths were presented, one on behalf of the MOAA chapter and one from Rockbridge Area Hospice. Presenting the hospice wreath here are Tasha Walsh, RAH executive director, and Susan Bedall, director of counseling.

Choral Ensemble Readies Virtual Event

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Washington and Lee University will present a virtual performance of the Choral Ensemble on Monday, Nov. 30, at 8 p.m. The show is free to view online at https://livestream.com/wlu. Prepared and performed under strict COVID safety precautions, the concert features the music of old favorites by Bach and Mendelssohn along with new works by Dan Forrest, Samo Vovk, and Alberto Grau. An eclectic concert featuring traditional music from Lithuania, Slovenia, Argentina, Georgia, Russia, and many other lands, the highlight promises to be the two folk wedding celebrations — “Trepute Martela” by Vaclovas Augustinas, performed by the Glee Club and Canatatrici, and Samo Vovk’s epic “Ta Na Solbici,” performed by the University Singers. This photo is from a performance from last year.

Ensemble Performing

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Washington and Lee University will present a virtual performance of the Instrumental Ensemble on Tuesday, Dec. 1 at 8 p.m. The show is free to view online at https://livestream.com/wlu. Join the University Jazz Ensemble, University Orchestra, and University Wind Ensemble as they perform a combined concert of music recorded during this fall’s term. Despite numerous new policies related to COVID-19, the ensembles have put together an enjoyable evening of music, said a spokesperson. This photo is from last year’s performance.

Bither Earns Law Degree

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Joshua Bither of Raphine graduated from Liberty Law School in May 2020.

HIGH BRIDGE

Published on Wed, 11/18/2020 - 12:00am

Worship services continue each Sunday at High Bridge Presbyterian Church with adult Sunday school class beginning at 9:45 a.m. in the upstairs fellowship hall; all other classes are available by Zoom. Worship service follows at 11. All safety issues still continue with wearing of masks and social distancing and hand sanitizer stations are in place.

LEXINGTON CONNECTION

Published on Wed, 11/18/2020 - 12:00am

Our heartfelt condolences go out to the Cooper family in the unexpected loss of their son, brother, uncle, and dear friend Cecil “Mann” Garfield Cooper Jr. There was an awesome celebration for his life Friday, Nov. 13, that lasted well into the night. Mann’s sweet spirit will be deeply missed but not forgotten.

ARNOLDS VALLEY

Published on Wed, 11/18/2020 - 12:00am

Sending birthday wishes to Sarah Gardner, Lauren Collingwood, Gloria Pugh, Angie Clark, Frau Lois Cornell-Cash, and Lucio Bernardo! Happy birthday to Faith Baptist Church members Melissa Braford, David Johnson and Robert Gibson!

COLLIERSTOWN

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The Effinger Volunteer Fire Department’s Auxiliary will be serving hunters dinner beginning at 4 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 21. These meals are available on a take-out only basis and will include a meat choice of country style steak with gravy or meatloaf, a choice of two home cooked vegetables, a hot biscuit, applesauce and tea. The cost of each meal is $10. Stop by the fire department to pick up hot meals for the entire family.

KERRS CREEK

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We had a chilly, breezy morning for worship on Sunday at New Monmouth Presbyterian Church but we didn’t let that stop us. We plan to have our final outdoor worship service next week at 11 a.m. in the church parking lot.

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