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Not Just Another Brick In The Wall

Published on Wed, 02/26/2020 - 2:00am
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Michael J. Pulice, a veteran architectural historian with the Virginia Department of Historic Resources’ Western Regional Office headquartered in Salem, will present a free public program tomorrow, Thursday, Feb. 27, at 6 p.m. at the Paxton House inside Glen Maury Park in Buena Vista. Light refreshments will be provided at the program. Pulice is widely known for his expertise on historic brick construction and conservation, and has written numerous articles on the subject as well as a book entitled “Nineteenth Century Brickwork in the Roanoke Valley and Beyond: Discovering the True Legacy of the Deyerle Builders” (2011). In the preface of his book, Pulice states “Bricks, as individual building blocks, are as mundane as it gets; yet there is much to learn about them and from them...” The presentation will focus on how bricks were made and laid in the construction of the valley’s many fine historic brick buildings, particularly within Rockbridge County, Buena Vista, and Lexington, where some of the leading brick masons of the period practiced their trade.

RAM Returns To Buena Vista

Published on Wed, 02/26/2020 - 2:00am

A remote area medical (RAM) clinic that provides free high quality health care to underserved and unserved individuals is once again returning to Southern Virginia University in Buena Vista.

Meadows To Honor In Texas

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Laura Meadows of Covington, lead faculty for the Practical Nursing Program at the Dabney S. Lancaster Community College Rockbridge Regional Center, has been chosen as the recipient of the first annual Excellence Award by the National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development. Meadows will receive the honor at an awards ceremony in Austin, Texas, in May.

The Joy Of Reading

Published on Wed, 02/26/2020 - 2:00am
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First Grade students at Central Elementary School enjoy reading new books that were purchased for the library with funds given from the Theresa J. Straub First Reader Memorial Fund. Mrs. Straub was a first grade teacher at Central for 30 years. The Memorial Fund was started in 2000. Interest money from this fund is given periodically to the Central library for the purchase of books relevant to beginning readers. Since its inception, hundreds of books and thousands of dollars have been utilized for the benefit of Central’s students.

No Stopping This Roadrunner

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The Way Coffee Shop in Clifton Forge sponsored the Feb. 17 basketball game at Dabney S. Lancaster Community College, with the Roadrunners defeating the Washington & Lee Club Team 83-78. The Roadrunners enjoyed their inaugural season with a 13-10 record overall. Pictured here are (from left) Shorty and Tammy Wolfe, who own and operate The Way Coffee Shop; the DSLCC Roadrunner; DSLCC Men’s Head Coach Brandon Garrett; and DSLCC Athletic Director and Head Coach for the Women’s team, Carl “Shorty” Wolfe, III. For more information about DSLCC Athletics, send email to Shorty Wolfe III at cwolfe@dslcc.edu or visit www.dslcc.edu/ athletics. For more information on athletic sponsorships, contact Rachael Thompson at rthompson@dslcc.edu.

Bigelow To Head Kendal

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Veteran health care administrator Jan E. Bigelow has been selected to be Kendal at Lexington’s new CEO. Her first day on the job in Lexington will be May 4. “Kendal is an organization with a wonderful reputation,” Bigelow said. “I am excited to join the Kendal at Lexington team and become a part of the greater Lexington community.”

Input Sought On Superintendent Search

Published on Wed, 02/26/2020 - 2:00am

The Buena Vista City School Board announced this week that it will begin the process of hiring a new superintendent by seeking public input on qualifications.

Preparing For Art Show

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Art students at Rockbridge County High School (from left) Tate Ramsey, Destiny Wilhelm and Brittany Martin prepare for the annual RCHS Art Show at Nelson Gallery at 27 W. Washington St. in downtown Lexington. The art show’s opening will be held next Friday, March 6, from 5 to 6 p.m. Artworks will be displayed for the month of March and will be available for purchase. Art teachers overseeing the show are Erin Allen and Rachael McKenzie, along with photography teacher Brian Hamelman.

Chess Winners

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On Saturday, Feb. 22, students from Lexington and Rockbridge County participated in the Roanoke City Scholastic Chess 2019-2020 ACC Championships. Margaret Shester of Waddell played in the Beginners section, while six other Waddell students competed in the K-5 elementary school division. Pictured here are (from left, back row) Asher Mason, Sammy Eastwood, Graham Shester, Kevin Kimbler (from left, front row) Alex Eastwood, Margaret Shester and Maryn Osbourne. The Waddell K-5 team won first place in the elementary school section, out of six teams. Several of the players also placed individually in the top ten, out of 34 total players. Sammy Eastwood finished in second place as tournament co-champion with four wins, a perfect score. Graham Shester finished in fourth place, and Kevin Kimbler finished in seventh.

‘Considering Matthew Shepard’ Coming To Lenfest Center

Published on Wed, 02/26/2020 - 2:00am
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“Such an ordinary life so worth living, one that didn’t get to be lived, all because of hate,” noted Washington and Lee professor Shane Lynch, conductor, producer and coordinator of this year’s Robert O. and Elizabeth M. Bentley musical event for 2020, “Considering Matthew Shepard.”

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