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On Saturday, Dec. 16, Glasgow Garden Club observed Wreaths Across America Day by placing a wreath at its Blue Star Memorial Marker.

Rockbridge Christian Academy high school and middle school students presented several skits and a Christmas play entitled “A Christmas Friend” on Dec. 8. The student choir also performed. (Stephanie Mikels Blevins photos)

Four villages that thrived along the South River in 19thcentury Rockbridge County — Marlbrook to the north and Midvale, Cornwall and Riverside going south — are explored by the local historian Reed Belden in the latest “Rockbridge Epilogue,” now available online at no charge.

Several children and parents enjoyed a morning of creating gingerbread houses on Dec. 14 at the Glasgow Public Library during its Gingerbread Days event. Among those showing their creativity were Daniel and Julia Chipley. (Carolyn Bradley photo)

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In the final weeks of 2023, the Lexington-Rockbridge Jaycees are looking back on another successful year under the leadership of their 2023 president, Rebecca LeMert.

The Lexington branch of Farm Credit of the Virginias (FCV), a customer-owned financial cooperative that supports rural communities and agriculture, announced it paid just over $700,000 in cash to their customer-owners in the form of a patronage dividend.

Life Chapel is having a “new life supper” on Jan. 1 at 6 p.m. This is a free dinner for the whole family with games for children ‒ and food for thought.

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Commit To Resiliency In 2024

Members of local Scout troops 29 and 92 participated in the flag ceremony at the Rockbridge Prayer Breakfast held Dec. 12 at Virginia Military Institute’s Hall of Valor at Marshall Hall. The event was sponsored by the Rockbridge Breakfast Club and featured remarks by state Sen.-elect Chris Head and addresses by local clergy. Proceeds from the event went to the establishment of the Ronnie Campbell Memorial Scholarship, which will be given to a deserving student who is pursuing education in a trades discipline.

David Whitesell, who is retiring after serving as Rockbridge County commissioner of revenue for the past 20 years, was recognized Dec. 11 by the Board of Supervisors for his 38 years of service to the county. Prior to becoming commissioner of revenue, he worked as a deputy clerk for the circuit court for eight years and as a deputy sheriff for 10 years. With him are supervisors (from left) Bob Day, Jay Lewis, Dan Lyons and Leslie Ayers.

Outgoing Rockbridge County Treasurer Betty Trovato was honored Dec. 11 by the Board of Supervisors for her 38 years of service in the treasurer’s office, including the past 12 as treasurer. During her tenure, according to a resolution adopted by the supervisors, she “watched over county coffers with a sharp eye, constantly and consistently working to ensure fair and equitable collection of taxes, … ” With her are (from left) supervisors Bob Day, Jay Lewis, Dan Lyons and Leslie Ayers.

The 611 steam locomotive, which began pulling excursions out of Goshen this fall, has been named to the Virginia Landmarks Register.

Notice is hereby given per Section 15.2-2204 of the Code of Virginia and Section 808 of the County of Rockbridge Land Development Regulations (the Regulations) that the following public hearings will be held by the Rockbridge County Planning Commission on Wednesday, January 10, 2024, at or after 7:00 p.m. in the Board of Supervisors Meeting Room in the County Administration Building, 150 South Main Street, Lexington, Virginia 24450 to consider the following applications: 1) Scott and Jessica Andrew, 66 Wind View Lane, Fairfield, VA 24435 have made an application for a special exception permit to develop and operate a special event venue. The properties are owned by Scott and Jessica Andrew (above address) and are located on the east side of Borden Grant Trail (Route 706), east of the intersection of Borden Grant Trail (Route 706),and Jonestown Road (Route 707). The properties are in the Agricultural and General Uses (A-2)Zoning District. Per Section 603.03-24 of the Regulations, Special Events are a use by special exception in the A-2 Zoning District. The properties are further identified as tax map numbers 39-22-B and 39-22-B1 (Total 59.99 ac. – per tax records). The properties are in the South River Magisterial District. This is a continued public hearing from the December 13, 2023, Planning Commission meeting.

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Children Share Their Resolutions For 2024

EDA Forwards Idea To Board Of Supervisors

Brendan Perry is the newest appointee to the Lexington City School Board, thanks to a 5-0 vote at last Thursday’s City Council meeting.

New Room Dedicated At BVPD

The hearing in Lexington/ Rockbridge General District Court on animals seized from the Natural Bridge Zoo began last week, as the state brought in evidence and experts in an effort demonstrate neglect and abuse by the zoo.