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Knights Make Big Plays To Deal PM First Loss

Parry McCluer (2-1) at Mountain View (1-2) WHEN: 7 p.m. on Friday

A pregnant donkey rescued by the Glasgow Volunteer Fire Department on Aug. 26 gave birth last week.

On a new firetruck dedicated to his memory the day before, members of the Glasgow Volunteer Fire Department gave former chief and life member Roger Bradley his last ride to Rockbridge Memorial Gardens on Aug. 28. Lexington and Buena Vista firefighters posed their ladder trucks at the entrance to the cemetery and stood in salute as he rode by. Bradley, who died Aug. 24, served as chief in 1970 and 1972 and president in 1967-69 and 1978-80 during his over 59 years of service. He served during the major floods of 1969, 1972 and 1985.

Members of the Washington and Lee University field hockey team participated in a community service project at the Rockbridge SPCA last week. Team captain Jenny Lerner organized the volunteer service with the SPCA, and they painted shelving and cleaned up storage buildings. Seen here are student athletes Ally Hoffman (in front), Charlotte Jennings (in back) and Louise Strawn. (Mary Woodson photo)

Lexington resident Ken Hardy (third from left) won the silver medal in the running long jump in the National Senior Games held in July in Pittsburgh, Pa. Hardy, 75, made a leap of 10 feet, 0.75 inches, missing the gold medal by about 0.75 inches. He had qualified by placing in the top three at the State Senior Games. Hardy was also a medalist in the National Veterans Golden Age Games held in May in Des Moines, Iowa. The National Senior Games are open to all seniors, not just veterans.

An Indiana man was killed in a single-vehicle accident on Interstate 64 in Rockbridge County Friday afternoon, Sept. 1.

Most people who receive Medicare benefits also have prescription drug coverage, either through a stand-alone “Part D” plan or through a Medicare Advantage plan.

Augusta Health has partnered with health care technology company Breez Health to streamline its financial assistance program for income-eligible patients. With a new, easy-to-use online application process, Augusta Health patients can quickly determine if they are eligible for discounts or free care.

With summer coming to an end, maybe it’s time to consider joining a new activity this fall. Two very popular, ongoing classes at Maury River Senior Services in Buena Vista are always welcoming new participants.

Jensen Barger started third grade at Enderly Heights Elementary this year. Seen with him is baby sister Joslyn, who insisted on going to school, too, on the first day.