Vesuvius

Happy birthday wishes are being sent to Ray Kimble, Mason Waymack, Joann Harvey, Jim Simmons and Tammy Collins. Happy anniversary wishes to Ronnie and Lori Harvey. Better health prayers for Becky Hite, Joe Campbell, Cindy Conner, Shorty Phillips, Troy Phillips, Steve Boston, Johnny Johnson, Elizabeth Earhart, Judy Johnston, Pam Wallenburg and Patricia Strawderman. Plus there are many in the area with colds, sinusitis and bronchitis. Sympathy is extended to the family and friends of Ronald Edward Wells and Calvin Hemp Sr., Vicky Phillips and Kemper Loyd. Calvin and his wife Dora delivered the Staunton News Leader in this area.

Area students who made the dean’s list at Bridgewater College for the fall semester are Margaret Hite of Fairfield, Logan Lotts and Olivia Schmauch of Raphine. James Madison University dean’s list for the fall included the following students: Calvert Fitzgerald and Kelby Bartley of Raphine, and Gianna McKeeman of Vesuvius. Those named to JMU president’s list are Jaydyn Clemmer of Fairfield and Brett Pettijohn of Raphine. Also Kelby Bartley graduated magna cum laude with a bachelor degree in general psychology from JMU in December 2023.

I want to thank everyone for the birthday gifts, cards, phone calls, Facebook and text messages. It was indeed a great day for me.

March is coming in like a lion with all the wind and rain we have been having.

What an awesome morning service at Vesuvius Baptist Church this past Sunday. Three people accepted Jesus as their Savior and Lord.

Have a blessed week folks and keep our country and all those in leadership (from the president to our local county and city governments) in prayer.