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Karyn Gardner, (540) 228-2176, (540) 655-3646 [email protected]
Wishing everyone a happy Groundhog Day. Personally, I hope Phil sees his shadow because I’m still waiting for some snow this year! But, for those many of you ready for winter’s end, here’s to a cloudy day tomorrow in Punxsutawney!
Our condolences are extended to the Wykoff family and friends remembering Patrecia Wykoff who recently passed away in Tennessee. Patrecia was a close friend of St. John’s Episcopal Church’s organist Bert Buford.
Sending birthday wishes to Aaron Blair in Wyoming from his Virginia family and to my husband’s grandmother, Jane Roubinet Blair in Utah as well as toAndrew Lund, Nat Massie and Kimberly Johnson Lott.
Congratulations to Natural Bridge native Carrie VanOsten Lehman and husband Zack Lehman on their recent graduation as Virginia state troopers. The couple received their diplomas on Friday at the State Police Training Academy in North Chesterfield County. Gov. Glenn Youngkin spoke at the ceremony.
Local resident Dave VanOsten and his son Andy VanOsten played on the Guns Team this past weekend at the Guns & Hoses Hockey Game held at the Berglund Center in Roanoke. Guns and Hoses is an annual charity ice hockey game that benefits local charities.
The Southwest Virginia Hunter Jumper Association held their 2022 awards banquet this past Saturday at the Natural Bridge Hotel Conference Center. SWVHJA offers numerous yearend awards to members who show in recognized horse show divisions.
Rabbi Neal Surasky of Chosen People Ministries was the guest speaker at Faith Baptist Church this past Sunday. Coming up at Faith Baptist, Ladies Fellowship Time will be Feb. 6 at 10 a.m. The church’s Valentine dinner will be held on Feb. 12.
Many thanks to Lynn Williams for leading a service of Morning Prayer this past Sunday at St. John’s, as well as to Bert Buford and Josh Gardner for providing music for the service. Thanks also to Andy VanOsten for serving as lessons reader.And thanks to Courtney VanOsten for hosting coffee hour. Next week Liturgy of the Word will be led by deacon Dick Willis.
