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Wednesday, Nov. 15

Baseball Academy Supporters Thanked

A member of Congressman Ben Cline’s staff will hold mobile office hours at the Rockbridge County Administrative Offices, second floor, 150 S. Main St., Lexington, on Thursday, Nov. 16, from 9 to 10:30 a.m.

The following individuals were indicted by a Rockbridge County grand jury on Nov. 6: Michael Olson, 30, for two counts of carjacking, one count of assault on a law enforcement officer, one count of attempted abduction, one count of felony property damage, one count of grand larceny of a motor vehicle and one count of receiving stolen goods worth $1,000 or more on June 27.

On Nov. 17, the RCHS journalism class will host its annual talent show in the RCHS auditorium. The doors open at 5:45 p.m. and the show starts at 6:15. Tickets are available for $5 presale or $7 at the door. Contact Mary Holton at Mary_Holton@rockbridge. k12.va.us for more information.

Local author Peter Farnham will talk about his new book, “West Heads Home,” on Thursday, Nov. 16, at 2 p.m. at the Rockbridge Regional Library in Lexington Farnham will discuss issues based on themes in the book, such as Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and survivor’s guilt. He’ll take questions and do book signings.

The USDA Forest Service last Thursday implemented a stage 1 fire restriction on the George Washington & Jefferson National Forest to maintain public safety and protect forest resources during drought.

Teachers and volunteers spray sixth-graders with colorful gels at Maury River Middle School’s “Color Run” on Nov 3. The event was part of a project-based learning initiative on physical fitness. (Anneliese Schneider photos)

Health Foundation Grants Support 28 Nonprofits

90 Nonprofits Receive Funds

Rachel Clark, (630)

Veterans Day Event At Mountain View

Karyn Gardner, (540) 228-2176, (540) 655-3646 [email protected]

Area residents are being invited to participate in a Thanksgiving food drive to benefit Monacan community members in need.

Celebration Concludes BV Schools Project

Deborah Potter McCormick, 540-463-7652 The Effinger Community Thanksgiving service will be held at 5 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 19, at the Palmer Community Center. Pastor Nathaniel Rutan of the Union View Advent Christian Church will be speaking. The event is sponsored by the Effinger Ruritan Club.

Carolyn Bradley, 540-258-2720 We were saddened to hear of the death this week of a former town employee, Jimmy Emore. He had been retired for a number of years, and was in declining health. His wife, Betty, had a bad fall recently and is in a nursing home for rehab. Our thoughts and prayers are with her and the family during this time.

Natural Bridge Christian Fellowship is inviting the community to a Day of Prayer on Saturday, Nov. 18, from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Late fall through early spring can be a great time to repair or replace fences. Cooler temperatures and fewer insects make it more comfortable to engage in the work and the reduction in foliage increases visibility when working with brush and overgrown fences.

Life Chapel will offer a free Thanksgiving dinner party this coming Monday evening, Nov. 20, as part of its New Life Supper program.

The Rockbridge Area Ministerial Alliance, which represents all churches in Lexington and Rockbridge County, will sponsor the annual joint Pre-Thanksgiving Day Worship Service on Monday, Nov. 20, at 6 p.m. at Manly Memorial Baptist Church.