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By Kit Huffman pyrotechnics were rescued through By Kit Huffman Instead of fizzling, as feared, the initiative of a local bank em- After four and a half years the Lexington/Rockbridge Fourth ployee and board member of Main as Lexington’s city manager, of July fireworks display will once Street Lexington, as well as prompt Noah Simon will leave his again dazzle and stir viewers this financial support from his employer position at the end of April to year. and local business owners, govern- become deputy town manager Threatened with extinction after ments and agencies. of Westlake, Texas. the Lexington Sunrise Rotary Club In a Feb. 4 announcement, Sun- His departure was an- this winter announced it would be rise Rotary President Liz Moss ex- nouncedn i a press release unable to continue its 22-year lead- from city hall last Wednesday. ership of the event, the sky-filling See Fireworks, page 8 On Thursday, City Council voted unanimously to accept his resignation, following a closed session. “While we can’t say enough about his leadership, vision, and work ethic, we wish to thank him for the progress our community has seen during his tenure,” said Mayor Frank Friedman, in the press release. “His work to make government more re- sponsive and efficient aided in City OKs Water Tower Sale our ability to utilize federal, state and local resources to Project Offers Economic, Preservation Opportunity, Says Council improve the quality of life for our residents, make techno- By Kit Huffman Council approved the or- Lischer, who had spoken at wondered if repurposing the Ford had joined a re- logical advancements and put Economic development dinances unanimously. the first meeting but could tower was realistic, given its cent gathering of citizens at millions of dollars into road- trumped the concerns, doubts A public hearing before not attend last week, and then dimensions and current con- the tower site. There, he’d way improvements and other and hesitations of the hand- the Planning Commission his own. dition “with snakes, skunks, learned that the city man- projects.” ful of citizens who spoke at on the developer’s request Lischer, noting that she’d bats and vultures as its pri- agers i satisfied with the As part of the team that last Thursday’s continuation to amend the comprehensive not been contacted by the mary residents.” agreement and that Ford, hired Simon, Friedman said of the public hearing before plan and the zoning map for developer after her earlier While more “steps and himself, was “incredibly Lexington City Council to the project will be held April comments, said that Council- stops” would take place at misinformed” about the con- See Simon page 5 consider ordinances approv- 11. men Chuck Smith and David city hall before the project is dition of the tower − a natural ing the sale of the old water In last week’s hearing, Siglerd di reach out. She finalized, she said it would resultf o not being informed tower property to Enfield neighbor Rusty Ford, who wasn’t necessarily opposed be appropriate to know many by any of the principals in- View LLC for development, had also spoken at the first to the project but did criti- details now, such as where volved, he said. as well as the sale of the city- stage of the hearing two cize the $25,000 sale price the houses and access would Ford criticized the pro- owned parcel as surplus real weeks earlier, read aloud as a “sweetheart deal” not bed locate and whether blast- Rainville estate. comments from Deborah open to the public. She also ing would be necessary. See Tower, page 13 Named To W&L Citizens Debate History New Poultry Position Lynn Rainville, commu- House Regulations nity initiatives fellow at the By Ed Smith University of Virginia’s Insti- Do poultry houses represent the future of farming in tute for Advanced Rockbridge County? Do they provide a reliable source of Technology in the income so that family farms can remain viable? Humanities and Or,s doe the confinement of tens of thousands of former dean of chickens in these facilities represent a transition to indus- Sweet Briar Col- trial farming that poses a hazard to the environment and lege, will be the human health? inaugural direc- These issues were debated during a March 13 public tor of institutional Rainville hearing before the county Planning Commission on pro- historyt a Wash- posed revisions to regulations governing livestock con- ington and Lee University. tainment systems. Rainville has worked at Sam Crickenberger, the county’s director of com- Sweet Briar for the past 18 munity development, noted that the regulations haven’t years, as a member of the been updated since they were first written 25 years ago. faculty from 2001 to 2008, The rules here are much more stringent than what’s found and as research professor in in neighboring counties and other farming communities the humanities and director elsewhere in Virginia. Also, the local rules are out of A Show Of Support of the Tusculum Institute for synch with current state regulations. Sawera Khan finds herself in a group hug following the prayer vigil last Friday at Wash- Virginia history and historic “There are four projects in the pipeline – one that is ington and Lee University for the victims of the mosque shootings in Christchurch, New preservation from 2008 to under scrutiny,” Crickenberger pointed out. “We want to Zealand. Khan, a sophomore at W&L, shared her experiences as a Muslim in the U.S. and 2019. She served as dean of get rid of the language that’s debatable – make it cut and a read a list of the names of those killed during the attacks on two mosques on March 15. See Poultry, page 14 For more photos from the event, see page B10. (Joann Ware photo) See History, page 3

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IN THIS 2008 PHOTO, forensic anthropologist Dr. Charles Boyd (center), with Lexing- ANCIENT JANE’S bones are laid out on a table for study by forensic scientist Dr. ton Police Chief Steve Crowder (left) and Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney Law- Charles Boyd (right), observed by Lexington Police Chief Steve Crowder and Assistant rence Muir examine the jawbone of Ancient Jane, who was accidentally unearthed Commonwealth’s Attorney Lawrence Muir. (Roberta Anderson photo) during excavation for the courthouse parking garage. (Roberta Anderson photo) ‘Ancient Jane’ Coming Home

knows, I might be a relative of Skeletal Remains this woman myself,” he said. In reburying Ancient Jane, Found During “We want to see if we can Garage Work raise funds, but also to see if the city is willing to defray To Be Reburied some of the costs,” DeLaney explained. He said the city By Kit Huffman has “some moral obligation” to rebury Ancient Jane, since A promise made by the she’d been unearthed during city of Lexington 11 years excavation of the city (and ago to respectfully rebury an county) courthouse. anonymous female skeleton Mayor Frank Friedman unearthed during construction thanked them for the presen- of the courthouse parking ga- tation about “our neighbor rage is about to be kept. that we found.” He deferred “Ancient Jane,” as she was to city staff to work with Bell dubbed by then-Police Chief to sort through the details. Steve Crowder, in recognition Chuck Smith said it “sounds of the skeleton’s historical na- like a great idea.” Bell will ture, sex and anonymity, was return to Council with a final discovered on Jan. 9, 2008, by request. excavators digging footers for Alexander found time last WASHINGTON AND LEE professors Ted DeLaney and Alison Bell (far left) make a slide presentation about Ancient the garage. The bones were weekend to share a few more Jane to Lexington City Council last Thursday, March 21. The slide shown here is the garden behind the Campbell disarrayed and out of align- thoughts about the woman House and the Castle on Randolph Street, a sloping area partly planted with periwinkle adjoining Ancient Jane’s ment, suggesting prior distur- she prefers to respectfully call original gravesite. (Kit Huffman photo) bance. “Miss Jane.” “Compacted clay encased her bones,” wrote News-Ga- a respectful reburial, eventu- and costs at Evergreen, where Campbell House and behind hexagonal coffin of red and “Not knowing how she zette reporter Roberta Ander- ally. about 25 spaces remain, four the Castle on Randolph Street) white oak,” for the reburial. got to that final location at son, in her Jan. 16 article. No Last Thursday, more for cremations only. still contains a lot of periwin- Forensics anthropologists the courthouse construction clothing or signs of a coffin than a decade later, Council In last week’s slide pre- kle, a common graveyard cov- from Radford, where the site has always bothered me,” were found, apparently hav- learned that “eventually” has sentation to Council, Bell, ering. The body may not have bones are still stored, have she said, in an email. “I also ing biodegraded over time, come. Council was alerted an anthropology professor been the only one in the area, agreed to lay the body out in wonder if more people were but one apparent coffin nail to Ancient Jane’s imminent who researches historic cem- Bell said, although there’s no an “anatomically appropri- buried there but not found. I showed that “Jane” had once homecoming by Marylin Al- eteries, explained that her role evidence that others were bur- ate position.” But there will always felt it wasn’t a natu- been properly buried. exander, whose email to the was that of a “middleman and ied there. be costs of opening and clos- ral death but possibly at the While no identification city manager asking if the messenger.” While some of the build- ing the grave (if not donated) hands of someone or a terrible was made, the bones were de- city might donate the cost of She provided additional ings along the street were and the carving of a head- illness or neglect. Hard to say termined by forensic scientist opening and closing a grave information from Radford houses, many others in the pe- stone by Hamric Memorials. but she was someone’s child Dr. Charles Boyd of Radford at Evergreen Cemetery for the about the bones, which were riod were considered shanties Altogether, the cost could be nonetheless (age 19-23), so University to be those of a skeleton, and perhaps donate a those of a woman about 5 or tenements, probably rental $4,890, Bell said. I truly feel it’s our responsi- woman, probably dating back grave as well, was forwarded feet, 7 inches tall and in “poor properties, she said. DeLaney, a history profes- bility as Lexingtonians to do to the early 19th century. The to Council for its decision. health,” based on the condi- “She was buried on va- sor who is a Lexington native, what we reasonably can to remains were sent for further Alexander noted that Wash- tion of her teeth, showing dis- cant sloping ground, probably said that Ancient Jane may give her the final respect that study to Radford’s forensics ington and Lee professors ease or malnutrition. Bell had something like a potter’s field, have relatives in the city. A possibly someone else didn’t lab, where they were further Alison Bell and Ted DeLaney, attempted archival research to not otherwise used because it molar has been sent to Cali- give. determined to be those of a as well as herself, had “made identify the body, but had not is sloping toward a creek,” she fornia for DNA studies, and young African American fe- this our project to ensure she succeeded. said. more DNA studies are hoped “To consider that time pe- male, age 19 to 23. is properly and respectfully Showing a slide of the lo- Turning to costs, Bell re- to be performed on Lexing- riod in our history as African Meanwhile, the city, cared for at this point.” cation of where the body was ported that Pat Harris, a W&L ton residents. Three of his Americans and how she may whose building project had The city manager also pro- found, Bell noted that the area carpenter, had volunteered to four grandparents were born have met her fate gives me disturbed the body, promised vided an update on availability (now the gardens next to the create a “period-appropriate locally, meaning that, “Who chills.”

DR. TOM KLATKA (right), an archaeologist with the state Department of Historic DR. CHARLES BOYD and Police Chief Steve Crowder sift through clay soil in 2008 where Resources, watches as excavation for the footers for the courthouse parking deck the bones of Ancient Jane were found. (Roberta Anderson photo) continues in January 2008 after the unearthing of Ancient Jane. (Roberta Ander- son photo) www.thenews-gazette.com, MARCH 27, 2019, THE NEWS-GAZETTE, LEXINGTON, VIRGINIA, SECTION A, PAGE 3 History continued from page 1 the college from 2018 to 19. As dean, she was responsible Introducing Your Hometown Business for the college’s academic programs, including 53 faculty, An Advertising feature of The News-Gazette a number of academic areas, including the college’s history museum and art galleries, and the oversight of a multimillion dollar budget. W&L President William C. Dudley announced Rainville’s Red Newt Taking Biking To New Heights appointment, which is effective July 1. It comes after a na- tential for cycling to be an tional search led by a seven-member committee composed of Advocacy economic driver for rural faculty and staff, with input from the campus and alumni com- communities, he became munity following a series of public presentations at W&L in Big Part more involved in advocacy February. Of Couple’s and planning work. “I am pleased to find an accomplished scholar who is so Dave and Tasha are both well-suited for the scope and complexity of this work,” said Mission Safe Cycling instructors Dudley. “As the ninth-oldest institution of higher education in certified by the League of the country, Washington and Lee has 270 years of rich history It’s spring. It’s time for American Cyclists. Several to explore. Lynn’s wide-ranging curiosity, expertise in Vir- getting outside and, for years ago, Dave helped start ginia history and infectious enthusiasm for her work, as well many folks, time to get their a National Interscholastic as her commitment to creatively involving students, faculty, bikes out and hit area trails Cycling Association (NICA) alumni and the public, open up an exciting array of possibili- and roads. mountain bike team for mid- ties for taking full advantage of the educational potential of And this spring, the dle and high schoolers in the our campus.” Rockbridge area again has a area, and one of those young As director of institutional history, Rainville will lead the bike shop to turn to for new guys (Jackson Hotchkiss) is process of envisioning and developing a museum to explore bikes, repairs and advice. now No. 1 in the state. the university’s history and its many connections to American Dave and Tasha Walsh Dave worked with Au- history, and to create dynamic educational programming for opened Red Newt Bikes in gusta County to form the the campus community and the public. Reporting to Dudley as the former library/WREL Bike Box, a nonprofit -or part of his administrative cabinet, she will manage the assets, building – now called The ganization where people facilities, resources, staffing and planning associated with the Hub - last fall, filling a void can build bikes from used university’s historic galleries and the University Collection of left by the closure of Andy parts for low or no cost. He Art and History (UCAH). She will also collaborate with fac- Hunter’s bike shop just was the original chair of the ulty, scholars and the UCAH staff to support curricular devel- DAVE AND TASHA WALSH will celebrate the grand down Main Street after 42 Friends of the Chessie Trail, opening of their Red Newt Bikes this Friday. opment, research projects, and exhibitions. years in business. and has worked with that Rainville is a public historian and anthropologist with a The couple will celebrate group to make cycling on a concierge type approach. and will be offering new- B.A. in anthropology and history from Dartmouth College the new store with a grand the Chessie possible. We have some bikes in comer classes and cycling and an M.A. and doctorate in anthropology and archaeology opening this Friday. Dave changed careers stock, but will work with safety classes. The Walshes from the University of Michigan. Prior to joining the faculty For the Walshes, the and has been working in the someone to custom fit the can also provide route sug- at Sweet Briar, she held teaching positions at the University of store brings together a cy- bike industry for the past perfect bike for them.” gestions and have maps in Michigan, Dartmouth College and the University of Virginia. cling journey they’ve both five years. The couple origi- Red Newt sells chil- the shop of various places As director of the Tusculum Institute at Sweet Briar, she been on for years. nally started with a bicycle dren’s bikes and has estab- to ride. partnered with the Department of Historic Resources for the “We’ve lived in the area tour company, Best of VA lished a buy-back program “One of the most ex- commonwealth of Virginia, Preservation Virginia and other since 1989 and have always Bike Tours, and then added for growing cyclists, where citing things since we’ve historic agencies to preserve the region’s historic assets and enjoyed the outdoors,” said bike rentals a couple years parents can bring the bike opened has been the com- promote the use of Virginia’s historic legacy as an educational Tasha. “We raised our kids ago with Shenandoah Rides back once the child have munity’s response,” said resource. She also worked with students, faculty and K-12 taking them camping and & Rentals. Both of these outgrown it for a discount Tasha. “Dave has gently teachers to provide education and outreach to the wider com- hiking, and then started cy- were small efforts to high- towards a bigger one. The pulled together and sup- munity and region. cling here about 15 years light cycling in our com- business also has a program ported a group of people Rainville is a member of the Virginia General Assembly’s ago, trying to get more ex- munity and bring outdoor for people who want to trade who are dedicated mountain African American Cultural Resources Task Force and trea- ercise and enjoy the beauty tourists to our area. in an old bike for credit to- bike trail builders and linked surer of the Virginia History Forum. Her research is focused of our area at the same time. Dave has also worked wards a new one. Red Newt them with officials in Buena on sharing the untold stories of overlooked Virginians, study- “Dave began commuting for Adventure Cycling As- also sells electric bikes and Vista and suddenly trails are ing enslaved communities, graveyards and cemeteries, segre- to work on his bicycle from sociation and other national Dave is working toward being built in Glen Maury gated schools, World War I and town poor farms. our home in the Alone Mill bike tour operators and was becoming a certified Bosch Park!” This group of moun- Over the past three decades, she has researched the histo- area, again for exercise as the director of the Shenan- electric motor mechanic. tain bike enthusiasts is form- ries of institutions including Dartmouth College, University of well as the mental peace it doah Fall Foliage Bike Fes- “We aim to provide a ing the Rockbridge Trails Virginia and Sweet Briar, curated exhibitions on slavery and provided, and we slowly be- tival in Augusta County for friendly, encouraging ex- Club to build and maintain segregated schools and partnered with architects to design a came ‘cyclists,’” continued several years, during which perience for people renting bike trails in the area. Dis- reconstruction of an 18th-century home that was to serve as the Tasha. the attendance grew to over or shopping for a bicycle,” cussions are happening and headquarters for the Tusculum Institute. She has written four Dave became involved 750 cyclists. Tasha said. “We want folks plans being made to build books on Virginia history: including “Invisible Founders: How in the Virginia Bicycling “When Andy closed the to feel comfortable coming a network of bike trails Two Centuries of African American Families Transformed a Federation, an advocacy Lexington Bicycle Shop and in and talking about bikes. throughout the county. Plantation into a College” (Berghahn Press, 2019), “Virginia group working to promote retired, we decided to take We want them to feel val- “We see Red Newt Bikes and the Great War: Mobilization, Supply and Combat, 1914- safe cycling throughout the plunge and open Red ued, listened to, important, as not just a shop, but a hub 1919” (McFarland Press, 2018), “Sweet Briar College” (Cam- the state, and began rep- Newt Bikes,” said Dave. and a part of the outdoor for growing and supporting pus History Series, Arcadia Publishing, 2015, with Lisa N. resenting the issues and “We are a full service community.” the cycling community and Johnston), and “Hidden History: African American Cemeter- needs facing cyclists in the bike shop,” he explained. Red Newt will have a those who want to take ad- ies in Central Virginia” (University of Virginia Press, 2014). Shenandoah Valley. As he “We have bikes for rent and schedule of group rides for vantage of cycling in this Her current work in Virginia history includes a survey of learned more about the po- our bicycle sales is more of various levels of cyclists beautiful area.” town poor farms and an effort to locate and preserve slave graveyards in the commonwealth. Red Newt Bikes 314 S. Main Street 463-7969 www.rednewtbikes.com The News-Gazette

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Estelle Staton Burns, 89, I M 76, passed away peacefully at 26, at Green Hill Cemetery by Services will be private. of Jacksonville, Fla., died Of Merit Lewis Gale Hospital in Salem the Rev. Dean Staton. Memorial donations Feb. 3, 2019. Award’s March 19, 2019. A memorial service will should be made to Rockbridge She was born April 13, A longtime resident of be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, Area Hospice, 315 Myers St., 1929, in Rockbridge County, Back Lexington, he was the son of March 29, at Blue Ridge Bap- Lexington, VA 24450. a daughter of Charles A. and Samuel Wilson Donald Sr. tist Church. Arrangement are by Harri- Anna B. Staton. In addition to The Dabney S. Lancaster and Lucille Hilda (Stocker) Arrangements are being son Funeral Home & Crema- her parents, she was preceded Community College Local Donald. handled by Bolling, Grose & tory. N-G in death by her husband, Board has reinstituted the Sammy was born in Lotts Funeral Home and Cre- George Burns. Wheeling, W.Va., Oct. 6, mation Services N-G JOHN DEMERS annual Medallion of Merit She is survived by a son 1942. He worked as a handy- John Norman Demers, 81 Award and is currently ac- and a daughter as well as man for S.W. Donald Electric, EDWARD CRAWFORD of Lexington died Saturday, cepting nominations. The col- volunteered with his father at Edward Eugene Crawford, March 23, 2019, in Carilion two brothers and one sister, lege stopped bestowing of the the Lexington Fire Depart- 52, of Woodbridge passed Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Nadine Bingler Hartless of award in 2012, but at a recent ment, and was a member of away Wednesday, March 20, Born March 18, 1938 in Buena Vista. board meeting, the local board Trinity United Methodist 2019, at Mary Washington Holyoke, Mass., he was a son The funeral was con- voted to begin the recognition Church in Lexington. Hospital. of the late John Baptiste De- ducted in Jacksonville Feb. in 2019. He is survived by many Born in Fairfax County, he mers and Agnes Peloquin. 7. Arrangements were by IN LOVING MEMORY OF The Medallion of Merit cousins and wonderful care- was a son of Hattie Crawford John ran Demers Welding Greenlawn Funeral Home. My husband, Burnett Bayne was established in 1979 to for many years. givers, especially Lois Green. and the late Albert Lee Craw- on our Anniversary, March 27 recognize individuals or or- Surviving are his children, Today is filled with sad loving Graveside services were con- ford Sr. DONALD MASON Nathan John Demers, Valerie memories ganizations that have made a ducted Tuesday, March 26, at Surviving are his son, Grace Brads (Jonathan), Rob- Donald “Donnie” Eugene of that glorious day when we significant contribution to the Stonewall Jackson Cemetery Chris Crawford and fiancée ert Demers (Mia), Michael Mason of Buena Vista died vowed our love, betterment of life to the world, by Pastor Joseph Cailles. Debbie Watson; former wife, Demers (Tiffany Kidd), Rox- on Sunday, March 10, 2019. devotion and lives to each other. nation, commonwealth, re- A many years Memorial donations may Mary Crawford; siblings, Al- anne, Shane, Hedi, Robin and Born on March 24, 1948, gion, or DSLCC’s service be made to Lexington Fire & bert L. Crawford Jr., Frank come and go, many things Jannie; grandchildren Bri- to George “Buster” Mason change. The one thing area. Rescue, 708 S. Main St., Lex- Crawford, Rachel Austin, anna, Jonmychael, Westin, and Muritta “Rene” McDan- that didn’t change was our love, Nomination forms are ington, VA 24450. Lois Crawford, Carol Clark Ahsean, Courtney, Nathan- iel Mason, he was raised in vows and available through the presi- Arrangements were han- and Karen Crawford. He also iel, Devi, Ariana, Carson and Buena Vista. He retired from commitment to each other on our dent’s office at DSLCC or on dled by the Harrison Funeral had three nieces, three great- wedding day. Gavin. Advance Auto Parts. the college’s website at www. Home & Crematory. N-G nieces, one great-nephew and Friends may gather with Through the years we discovered In 1968, during the Viet- dslcc.edu. The deadline for all great-great niece, four broth- the family from 5 to 7 p.m. our riches, nam War, he joined the Army fuller and a more dedicated way nominations is Friday, May 3, ers-in-law and one sister-in- Friday, March 29, at Harrison where he served his country, of life. law. Funeral Home. A memorial by 3:30 p.m. stationed in Okinawa, Japan, I cherish each promise that held Examples of who may re- He was employed with service will be conducted at a us together for two years before receiving C&C Carpentry for over 20 later date. all our earthly days. You were ceive this award include indi- years. Arrangements are by Har- an honorable discharge. my live love then and will be viduals or organizations have Special mention to the rison Funeral Home & Cre- He was preceded in death forever. achieved success, assumed Happy Anniversary Proffit family, and special matory. N-G by his parents and his daugh- leadership and supported their All my love, Helen friends Chet Cary, Greg Litts, ter, Stephanie O’Flaherty. communities in very different and Walter Richards. KATHERINE KING He is survived by his wife, ways – all reflecting the pur- The funeral was conducted Katherine C. King, 85, Marlene Mason; three daugh- pose of Dabney S. Lancaster Monday, March 25, at Bol- of Buena Vista, passed away ters, Lisa Mason Brown, Community College. suddenly surrounded by fam- ling, Grose & Lotts Funeral Denise Mason and Charity Past recipients have in- ily on March 23, 2019, at Chapel by the Rev. David Clark; 11 grandchildren, and Carilion Roanoke Memorial cluded the city of Lexington, Bain. Burial followed at Hospital. She was preceded five great-grandchildren. G. Otis Mead of Lexington, Green Hill Cemetery. in death by her husband, An- A memorial service was Dr. James C. Bradford of Bue- Arrangements were han- drew King. held on Saturday, March 16, na Vista, Wilford P. Ramsey DAVID ROBERTS dled by Bolling, Grose, & She is survived by her at New Beginnings Mosaic of Buena Vista, DeWitt S. David Roberts, 74, of Lotts Funeral Home and Cre- daughter and son-in-law, Church, 248 Poplar Hill, Lex- Worrell of Lexington (post- Buena Vista, passed away mation Services. Vickie and Paul Eppard; son, ington. humously), Harold F. Kidd Sunday, March 17, 2019, at Andrew King; daughter, Kay Donations may be made of Buena Vista, Linda Law his home. HAZEL McCOY King; son, Lee King; daugh- to the American Lung Asso- Krantz of Rockbridge County, Born Dec. 17, 1944, in Hazel Mae Hall McCoy, ter and son-in-law, Katrina ciation. and Irma Blake Thompson of Buena Vista, he was a son of 89, of Lexington passed away and Tim Butner; four grand- Buena Vista. the late George Roberts and Monday, March 25, 2019, at children, Chris Tolley, Megan EUGENE PRICE For more information, Cora Vent Roberts. her home on Hull’s Mountain. Clark, Brianne King Heisel, Eugene Jennings Price, He was also preceded She was born July 19, and Devon King; five great- please contact the president’s 83, of St. Albans, W.Va., died HAPPY BIRTHDAY SON 0ffice at DSLCC at (540) 863- in death by eight siblings, 1929, the daughter of the late grandchildren, Christopher Charles P. Nicely Maxine R. Clark, Mildred R. Blanch Hall Bogar and was Tolley Jr., Steven Tolley, Na- Thursday, March 21, 2019, at April 9, 2019 2824. Clark, Percy Roberts, May- the wife of the late Hunter G. thaniel Clark, Zoe Clark and his home. nard Roberts, Ralph Roberts, McCoy. She was predeceased MacKenzie Clark. Born in Rockbridge This is your 5th Birthday in Heaven. It will never be the Farm Bureau Elmer Roberts, Melvin Rob- by a brother, Vernon Dean She leaves behind a won- County, he was the son of the derful legacy with her family, late Willard E. Price Sr. and same without you here. I know erts and Curtis Roberts. Bogar. She was a graduate of you are not in pain anymore. We Members as well as cherished memo- David was a graduate of Effinger High School. Mary Helen Parker Price. love and miss you everyday! Parry McCluer High School She is survived by sons H. ries of her personality and life He was a member of Trin- Part Of Ag with her family and friends and was retired from Dana Gordon McCoy Jr. of Lexing- ity Fellowship Church, St. Love your mom Doris & Joe, that will last a life time. Literacy Week Corp. ton, Edwin McCoy (and Teri) Albans, W.Va. your brother Edward, cous- A celebration of life was ins Kelly, Jr., Phillip, Brogan, Surviving are his wife of of Buchanan, and James M. He was preceded in death held Tuesday, March 26, at Tabitha, Blake, Shane, Sa- Virginia Agriculture in 42 years, Shirley Jane Rob- McCoy (and Teresa) of Lex- Bolling, Grose & Lotts Fu- by his first wife, Jacqueline vannah, Kylee, uncle Jack & the Classroom celebrated its erts; son, Eric Roberts; daugh- ington; seven grandchildren; neral Chapel with the Rev. Price. Joyce, uncle Stevie & Patty annual Agriculture Literacy ter, Kendra R. Williams; one 12 great-grandchildren; and Bryon LePere officiating. Surviving are his wife, Week March 18-22, and vol- grandson; one great-grandson; several nieces, a nephew and Burial followed in the Green Patricia Hamblin Hart Price; unteers from Rockbridge five sisters, Louise R. Worley, several cousins. Hill Cemetery.N-G four children, Paula P. Grif- Farm Bureau were among Barbara R. Camden, Jean R. She was a retired and ac- fin, Charles A. Price, An- participants. Camden, Mary R. Watts and complished seamstress with Memorial nessa P. Litteral and Quentin Judy Goodbar, Jade Knick, Roselea Potter, Tom- Rosa Lee R. Chittum; and Rockbridge Interiors. The E. Price; two stepdaughters, my Harris and Russell Wil- many nephews and nieces. family would like to thank the Service Charlena Fox and Anna staff at Heritage Hall, Rock- lams of Rockbridge County Pifer; one stepson, Mark Farm Bureau joined volun- Schweizer Service Saturday Dillon; 11 grandchildren, 12 teers from more than 84 other NOTICE A memorial service for Amenie great-grandchildren; sister, county Farm Bureaus, the Phillips Schweizer will be held at Caroline Ayers; and brother, Virginia Department of Ag- Collierstown Presbyterian Church Cemetery St. Paul’s Anglican Church, 103 Davidson St., Lexington, on Sat- James Price. riculture and Consumer Ser- Notice to families or friends of individuals interred in the The funeral will be con- vices, Farm Credit, local FFA Collierstown Presbyterian Church Cemetery. In adher- urday, March 30, 2019, at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please make a ducted at 2 p.m. today, chapters and other agriculture ence to cemetery guidelines regarding flowers and decora- donation to the Rockbridge Area Wednesday, March 27, at organizations to read books tions; all live or artificial flower arrangements and decorations Hospice. Bolling, Grose & Lotts Fu- about agriculture in their local are to be removed by April 7 of each year to facilitate mow- Donations can be made by visit- schools. neral Chapel by the Rev. ing and maintenance operations. Any items not removed by ing the website online at www. Many read the book April 7, 2019 will be removed by cemetery personnel. rockbridgeareahospice.org or Billy Griffin, the Rev. W. “Right This Very Minute” by HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOM For additional information please contact the Collierstown by check, which can be sent to David Bain, and the Rev. Lisl H. Detlefsen and donated Rockbridge Area Hospice, 315 Wesley Galford. Burial will April 2, 2019 Presbyterian Church Cemetery committee at 540-463-5493. Meyers St., Lexington VA 24450. Stella Higgins copies to school libraries. The follow at Glasgow Cemetery. book was selected as the 2019 A memorial service will This is your 8th birthday in Virginia AITC Book of the be held Saturday, March 30, Heaven Year. at Trinity Fellowship Church, It is not the same without you. St. Albans, W.Va., at 1 p.m. We love and miss you everyday. Arrangements are being Love your family handled by Bolling, Grose, & Your daughter Doris Ann & Lotts Funeral Home and Cre- Joe, your son Jack & Joyce, mation Services. grandchildren & great grand- children

Green Hill Cemetery Notice In preparation for the upcoming mowing season, Green Hill Cemetery is requesting that all flowers and accesso- Coconut ries be removed from the graves by April 7, 2019. All re- Coconut is a wonderful maining items will be removed and disposed. The guide- white and gray kitty who lines during the mowing season for holidays state that is new to the shelter. She flowers and other display items should be placed on the is about 2 years old and stone or monument only and may be placed 2 days be- is ready for a home to call fore the holiday and remain for 1 week afterwards. Your her own. Visit her at the cooperation is greatly appreciated. Rockbridge SPCA. Don’t forget about our rabies City of Buena Vista clinic at the SPCA all this Green Hill Cemetery Management. week from 1 to 3 p.m. www.thenews-gazette.com, MARCH 27, 2019, THE NEWS-GAZETTE, LEXINGTON, VIRGINIA, SECTION A, PAGE 5 Government Notices Moon Sworn In As Prosecutor CITY OF LEXINGTON of public highway or road right- NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING of-way and Section 710.03-1 for consolidation of the 600’ setback APPLICATION BY CATHERINE from existing dwellings and public Chief Deputy MORPHIS, AGENT, REQUEST- buildings (i.e. churches, grave- ING THAT THE COMPREHEN- yards, etc.), but exempting family Serving In SIVE PLAN BE AMENDED TO cemeteries, as well as the prop- THE MIXED USE – PROFES- erty owner’s dwellings; in Section SIONAL SERVICES, RESI- 710.03-4, to provide for a 100’ Interim Role DENTIAL FUTURE LAND USE setback from water sources for a DESIGNATION AND TO THE livestock confinement facility that Before a room full of MODERATE DENSITY RESI- is enclosed and under roof, and court officials, police of- DENTIAL FUTURE LAND USE to remove provisions for setback ficers and area attorneys, DESIGNATION AND THAT THE reductions based on site plan Jared Moon was sworn in ZONING MAP BE AMENDED evaluation; in Section 710.03-6, to TO REZONE A PORTION OF specify the 100 year floodplain as Monday afternoon as the THE PROPERTY TO THE R-LC the no-build area and update the interim commonwealth’s (RESIDENTIAL-LIGHT COM- date of the Federal Emergency attorney for Rockbridge MERCIAL) ZONING DISTRICT Management Agency map to April County and Lexington. FOR TAX PARCEL 14-1-18 6, 2000, and to remove the Rock- Circuit Court Judge bridge County Zoning Map; and A public hearing will be conducted in Section 710.04, to provide that Anita Filson did the honors by the Lexington Planning Com- all Livestock Confinement Facility in the circuit courtroom. mission at a meeting to begin shall have a nutrient management Moon, formerly the chief at 5:00 P.M. on Thursday, April plan meeting the requirements deputy commonwealth’s at- 11, 2019 in the cafeteria of the of the Department of Conserva- Waddell Elementary School, 100 tion and Recreation, and remov- torney, is succeeding Chris Pendleton Place, to allow persons ing all County requirements for Billias, who is becoming a JARED MOON is sworn in Monday as the interim commonwealth’s attorney for Rockbridge to appear and present their views a Nutrient Management Plan, by general district court judge County and Lexington by Circuit Court Judge Anita Filson. in response to applications by striking Land Development Regu- on April 1. Catherine Morphis requesting the lation Sections 710.04-1 through Moon has been an assis- following: 710.04-6. The full text of the ordi- nance can be found on the County tant commonwealth’s attor- school, he and his wife op- to stand by the victims of 1. His interim successor is · That the future land website www.rockbridgecountyva. ney for Rockbridge County erated a small business out crime and see that the perpe- expected to be named in the use designation in the Lexing- gov under Public Hearings and and Lexington since 2015. of their home to make ends trators are brought to justice. next several weeks. ton Comprehensive Plan be copies are available at the Office Prior to that, he was an assis- meet. amended to change the designa- of Community Development. tant commonwealth’s attor- Billias, commonwealth’s tion for TM# 14-1-18 (water tower Moon graduated from the “In working with vic- property along Enfield Road) ney in Danville prior to that. T.C. Williams School of Law tims of crime, I truly believe attorney for Rockbridge from the Transportation, Utilities, He and his wife Jenny are at the University of Rich- I have found my calling in County and Lexington the Communications future land use Information on these applications the parents of four daughters mond in 2006 and received life,” he said. past four years, is succeeding designation to the Mixed Use– is available in the Rockbridge who are ages 19, 17, 14 and his bachelor’s degrees from General District Court Judge Professional Services, Residential County Office of Community future land use designation and to Development, 150 South Main 12. Southern Utah University in Moon won’t be the only Gordon Saunders, who is re- the Moderate Density Residential Street, Lexington, Virginia. Moon notes that he was a 2003. new commonwealth’s attor- tiring April 1. future land use designation, and first-generation college stu- Moon describes himself ney in the Rockbridge area. By: Sam Crickenberger dent, not starting college until as a “seasoned prosecutor” Chris Russell, common- There will be elections · That the Zoning Map be Director of Community Devel- age 28 after working several who has a broad range of ex- wealth’s attorney in Buena Nov. 5 for both Rockbridge amended to rezone the rear por- opment tion of TM# 14-1-18 (water tower years in construction. While perience prosecuting all sorts Vista the past 15 years, is area commonwealth’s attor- property along Enfield Road) from attending college he worked of crimes. He said he is “pas- leaving this post to become neys. Moon has said he will the R-1 (General Residential) full-time and was already sionate about what I do” and a general district court judge seek the Republican nomina- zoning classification to the R-LC PUBLIC HEARING raising a family. During law considers it a “great honor” in Alleghany County on July tion to retain his post. (Residential-Light Commercial) PLANNING COMMISSION zoning classification. APRIL 9, 2019 Pursuant to Code of Virginia Sec- A copy of the applications, case tion 15.2-2204 and the City of Simon ROCKBRIDGE COUNTY numbers CPA 2019-01 and RZ Buena Vista Land Development Tax Relief for the Elderly & Disabled 2019-01, are available for public Regulations, notice is given that continued from page 1 Applications for tax relief on real estate and mobile review and examination between the Planning Commission will hold he was “excited about the progress and accomplish- 8:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M. in the a public hearing to receive com- homes, located in Rockbridge County and owned by ments achieved over these past four-plus years.” Planning and Development De- ment on a Conditional Use Permit persons qualified for tax relief, must be filed on or be- “We will miss the Simon family, and wish Noah, Jen partment located on the second application for 2027 Magnolia Av- fore April 1, 2019. The real estate and mobile homes enue, Tax Map 34-1-2-16-22. The and Zoë all the best as they begin their next chapter in floor of Lexington City Hall, 300 must be used as the permanent residence of the owner. East Washington Street. Buena Vista Fire Department, Westlake,” he said. located directly across the alley Application is required each year to determine eligibil- The mayor anticipated that Council will seek an Arne Glaeser at 2010 Sycamore Avenue, pro- ity. Eligibility and the percentage of exemption is based interim city manager and that he will be working with Director of Planning and Devel- poses to erect a 12’ x 21’ metal on income and net worth. Application must be sixty- carport to function as a grilling pa- Council to appoint a committee to set a process and opment five (65) years of age or older before January 1, 2019 or vilion behind the building at 2027 timetable to select the interim manager. The work be disabled as of January 1, 2019. ROCKBRIDGE COUNTY Magnolia Avenue. A Conditional of the search will begin at Council’s next meeting on NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS Use Permit is required because Forms for filing and details pertaining to qualifica- the use is not within a permanent April 4. Notice is hereby given per Sec- enclosed structure, pursuant to Simon came to Lexington in October 2014, suc- tion standards are available at the office of the Commis- tion 15.2-2204 of the Code of Vir- Buena Vista Land Development ceeding Jon Ellestad, who retired after managing the sioner of the Revenue. ginia and Section 802.03, 04 and Regulations 614.03-1. city for 24 years. During Simon’s remaining weeks in David C. Whitesell 05 of the County of Rockbridge Lexington, he plans to complete a number of projects, Land Development Regulations The Public Hearing will be held Commissioner of the Revenue a public hearing will be held by in the City Council Chambers lo- including priority items in the city’s newly adopted Rockbridge County the Rockbridge County Planning cated in the Municipal Building lo- strategic plan. 150 South Main Street Commission on Wednesday, April cated at 2039 Sycamore Avenue Among his accomplishments, Simon listed adop- Lexington, VA 24450 10, 2019, at or around 7:00 p.m. in in Buena Vista during the regular tion of the strategic plan, development of Thompsons (540) 463-3431 the Meeting Room in the County monthly Planning Commission Knoll subdivision, improving the city’s fiscal health, Administrative Offices, 150 South meeting at approximately 7:00 PM Main Street, Lexington, Virginia on Tuesday, April 9th 2019. A staff advancing technology with a new city website and 24450, followed by public hear- report, and a copy of the Compre- budget visualization tool and nurturing the city’s re- ings by the Board of Supervisors hensive Plan, are available from lationships with the city schools and Main Street Lex- on Monday, April 22, 2019, at 6:00 the Director of Planning & Com- ington. p.m. at the same location to con- munity Development, Thomas He said he would have liked to accomplish the de- sider the following applications Roberts, 2039 Sycamore Avenue, Buena Vista VA 24416 or (540) velopment of the VDOT property on Wallace Street, 261-8607 or [email protected]. as well as other economic development projects. Most missed will be his colleagues. “Lexington PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE 1. K.M. Hotels, 1260 has an amazing team of people and I am so proud of Radford Street, Christiansburg CITY OF LEXINGTON Virginia, applying to conditionally NOTICE OF LEXINGTON CITY what they do and how they do it,” he said. “I will miss rezone .17 acres from General COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING them tremendously and I have enjoyed working with Household Hazardous Waste Collection Industrial District (I-1) to Gen- TO CONSIDER A PRELIMI- each of them. We are a great work family.” eral Business District (B-1) to NARY SUBDIVISION PLAT AP- He thanked the mayor and Council (current and April 6, 2019 PROVAL FOR SECTION II OF develop a hotel project per Sec- past) “for giving me this opportunity, and thank you tion 605.02-7 of the Land Devel- THE WEATHERBURN SUB- 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM opment Regulations. Property DIVISION LOCATED ALONG for believing in me.” He also thanked the people of owned by Charles W. Barger & THE UNPAVED PORTION OF Lexington “for being engaged, for being passionate Maury River Middle School Son is located along the west side CHAMBERLAIN LOOP ROAD, and caring about this special place. You all are what of Rocklawn Lane approximately LEXINGTON VIRGINIA. makes Lexington so great.” 600 Waddell Street, Lexington 500 feet south of its intersection He thanked his wife and daughter “for letting work with East Midland Trail in the Buf- The Lexington City Council will MATERIALS ACCEPTED AT THE COLLECTION falo Magisterial District and further meet on Thursday, April 4, 2019 take me away from you too often. Thank you for sup- identified as Tax Map 75-A-40. at 8:00 pm in the cafeteria of the porting me and being there for me.” Pesticides Antifreeze Waddell Elementary School, 100 He will take up his post in Westlake in May. Herbicides Mercury (Household products only) 2. Rockbridge County, 150 Pendleton Place, to allow persons Fuels Solvents to appear and present their views Westlake, located just north of Dallas-Fort Worth, South Main Street, Lexington, Vir- Used Oil Oil-Based Paints ONLY ginia, amending the Land Devel- in response to an application by has an estimated population of 1,480 and median opment Regulations, Section 302, Pierson Hotchkiss requesting ap- household income of $250,000. The town is home to Lithium Batteries - are rechargeable batteries used in items such Specific Definitions: Livestock proval of Section II of the Weath- a number of sports and music celebrities and high-pro- as: digital cameras, calculators, watches, laptop & desk top com- Confinement Systems to include erburn subdivision. A copy of this file businesses, including a recently announced future puters, cell phones, MP3 players, iPods, laser pointers, hearing proposal is available for public “layers” and to amend Section Charles Schwab corporate campus. In 2011, Westlake aids, remote control car locks & toys, and pacemakers. 710.00 - Livestock Confinement review and examination between Systems, to remove provision 8:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M. in the was named the most affluent community in the country NiCad Batteries - are rechargeable batteries used in items such for improvement or enlargement Planning and Development De- by Forbes. as: rechargeable appliances, cordless power tools, hand held elec- of facilities by special exception partment located on the second tronics and hand held vacuums. Batteries will not be accepted where parcel do not have suffi- floor of Lexington City Hall, 300 without taping connectors. cient acreage; to re-evaluate the East Washington Street. required setbacks, including Sec- NO Florescent Bulbs, Propane Tanks or Tires of tion 710.03-1 for specification of Arne Glaeser any size will be accepted. the 150’ setback from the edge Planning Director (Bulbs & Tires can be taken directly to the Landfill, RECYCLE BUCHANAN’S Monday-Saturday 7AM-3:30PM) THE NEWS-GAZETTE (USPS TAX SERVICE 388-060) is published weekly, Contact Tracy Shafer @ (540) 460–7331 on Wednesdays, by The News- 2157 Magnolia Ave Gazette Corp., 20 W. Nelson St., Lexington, VA 24450. Subscrip- Buena Vista Scott Dameron @ (540) 784-8080 tions are available at $43.95 per year to addresses in-Virginia, Short form $75; *Please remain in your vehicle and $32.95 per year within Rock- bridge County, Outside-of-State: Long form $85 follow the attendants’ instructions. * $53.95. 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Editorial Out Of Responding To Hate On The Internet The Past 50 Years Ago The First and Second Amend- viduals have used these tragedies ments to the U.S. Constitution are to advance on social media their March 26, 1969 Miss Dana Elaine not absolute. Although some peo- sick agendas while heaping abuse Alford is crowned Miss ple may argue otherwise, there are and making threats against victims. Rockbridge 1969. She limits to the rights of free speech Another example of this cruel is the daughter of Mr. and bearing arms. Obvious limits phenomenon is the recent massacre and Mrs. Jerry Alford of have become apparent in an evolv- in New Zealand at two mosques Glasgow. For her tal- ing phenomenon in which acts of in which the gunman broadcast ent competition she per- extreme violence are broadcast on the slaughter live on social media formed a musical variety the internet while accompanied while spouting off a hate-filled rant number from the Broad- with messages of hate. on his white supremacist views. way musical “Annie Get Once this despicable content Lawmakers in New Zealand re- Your Gun.” She will attend Virginia Com- is out in cyberspace, it is seem- sponded by banning the type of as- monwealth University to ingly there forever. The companies sault weapons used and making it study art. behind the technology that have illegal to post the gunman’s mani- - - - made this insidious practice pos- festo on the internet. A loan and grant sible have, to date, been unable or from the Farmers Home unwilling to stop the perpetrators In our country, we are seem- Administration is re- or remove the content from their ingly powerless to do anything WHITE RIBBONS are tied to a wire at the conclusion of a vigil to honor ceived by the Rockbridge platforms. legislatively in response to these the victims of the mass mosque shootings in Christchurch, New Zealand County Public Service Among those who have been abominations. We can’t even get on March 22. The brief memorial service was held at Washington and Authority to finance a victimized is the family of Alison laws passed to require background Lee University’s Colonnade this past Friday. (Joann Ware photo) public water system in the Raphine community. Parker, a 24-year-old Roanoke checks on the purchase of military- their platforms. He has enlisted the ones are meant to intimidate us and The project will provide television journalist who was fa- style weapons, let alone take mea- assistance of the Georgetown Law silence our speech.” water to about 31 rural tally shot during a live broadcast sures to control their proliferation. Civil Rights Clinic to get Google The First Amendment does not residences and three busi- from Smith Mountain Lake in Unfortunately, too many of our to stop the spread of this insidious protect threats, harassment and nesses in the community, 2015. Video of this murder can elected representatives have ad- material that has been appearing defamation. We suspect Google including a large truck be found on various platforms on- opted an extremist interpretation on its platforms. If he is unable to has access to technology that stop now under construc- line with messages suggesting that of the Second Amendment. persuade Google to do this volun- would make it possible to eliminate tion. - - - the shooting was a hoax – part of tarily, Parker plans to turn to Con- the hateful messages appearing on E.P. (Cy) Twombly a conspiracy to seize individuals’ Andy Parker, father of the TV gress for help. their platforms that are intended to firearms. journalist who was slain, has been retires after 48 years as As he recently wrote in a pub- do others harm. athletic director at Wash- In a similar vein, internet trolls advocating for sensible gun-safety lished commentary, “This is not There are indeed limits to the ington and Lee Uni- have targeted the parents of chil- reforms since his daughter’s mur- about stifling free speech. Odious rights of free speech and bearing versity. He started as a dren slain in 2012 at Sandy Hook der. He has now taken on a second free expression is lawful, but tar- arms. Our wish is that our govern- swimming and physical Elementary School in Newton, cause – an effort to convince You- geted harassment, defamation and ment and business leaders would education instructor in Conn., and the teenage survivors Tube and Google to remove graphic slander are not. In fact, the relent- recognize this and be responsive 1921, just after a summer of the school shootings last year videos of his daughter’s death and less attacks against victims of mass to the heartfelt pleas of a grieving of pitching for the Chi- in Parkland, Fla. Deplorable indi- related conspiracy content from shootings and their surviving loved father. cago White Sox.

Quid De therapists only to be forced ing to prevent the videos and would have ended things He also noted that he had 25 Years Ago into prostitution. other evidence from being there. decided to make a public March 30, 1994 Cogitatione? Sex trafficking, also released.” And there’s the statement statement on Saturday to ex- Dr. Tom Peck is pro- known as sex slavery, would https://www.cnn. that Kraft volunteered last press what he “wanted to say filed as tools coordinator Glenn Rose have brought another charge, com/2019/03/22/us/robert- Saturday: for four weeks.” for the upcoming Kids if the authorities felt it was kraft-video/index.htmlAc- “I am truly sorry. I know It’s interesting how dis- Playce playground proj- The Power of warranted. cording to C.N.N., “The real I have hurt and disappointed arming an apology can be. ect. Kraft and 24 other men problem for Robert Kraft is my family, my close friends, While Kraft does not - - - ‘I’m sorry’ also charged with soliciting the video, not the charges, my co-workers, our fans and clearly apologize to the ac- Calf triplets are born prostitution (there were no experts say. many others who rightfully tual victims, his “The last on the Spring Valley On Feb. charges of sex trafficking) “’What’s in the defen- hold me to a higher standard. thing I would ever want to do farm owned by Francis 22, Robert were offered a plea deal last dants’ best interest is en- “Throughout my life, I is disrespect another human Burk. They will probably Kraft, multi- week. They could have their suring the footage doesn’t have always tried to do the being. I have extraordinary have to be bottle fed. billionaire charges dropped in exchange become public record.’” right thing. The last thing I respect for women” comes - - - owner of the for admitting they would Robert Kraft owns the sta- would ever want to do is dis- close. Buena Vista officials New England have been found guilty, doing dium where his New England respect another human being. are presented with a Patriots foot- 100 hours of community ser- Patriots play. Gillette, the I have extraordinary respect I find the remorse of a signed and fully executed ball team, vice, completing a class on company that makes men’s for women; my morals and well-heeled white guy who agreement with the U.S. was arrested the dangers of prostitution, products, has a contract to my soul were shaped by the could well afford to fight Army Corps of Engineers along with over a hundred and paying $5,000 per count. have its name on that sta- most wonderful woman, the such minor charges refresh- for a flood control project other men as part of a human Although there’s no re- dium and a deal with Proctor love of my life, who I was ing, and offering a statement in the city. sex trafficking investigation port on whether any of the and Gamble, Gillette’s par- blessed to have as my partner that, while it doesn’t admit that was being carried out other 24 men accepted the ent company, that ostensibly for 50 years.” criminal behavior, certainly by authorities in Florida. He plea deal, Kraft declined it. keeps the naming rights in belies any notion that he was charged with two misde- He pleaded not guilty to the place until 2031. Kraft, a widower, was thinks he has done no wrong meanor counts of soliciting charges and has denied that referring to his wife, Myra, or is entitled to do what he prostitution. he committed a crime. A petition being circu- who died in 2011 at the age did because of his status. The arrests followed a Kraft has hired a team of lated by a women’s rights of 68 after a battle with can- It certainly is a great con- months-long probe of several lawyers, and with his money group states the charges cer. The two are well known trast from the lying and dodg- Florida day spas and massage he can afford the best. against Kraft don’t mesh well for their philanthropy, which ing we’ve been subjected to parlors suspected of being CNN reported that, with Gillette’s new ad cam- Kraft continues. over the last two years and used for prostitution. “Authorities say Kraft was paign, which asks men to be He concluded, “As I the attacks on our legal sys- recorded on surveillance the best they can be, and that move forward, I hope to con- tem and the news media, the Investigators revealed that footage paying for and re- P&G should pull the Gillette tinue to use the platform with denials of facts and obvious several of the parlors seemed ceiving sex acts at a day spa name off the stadium. which I have been blessed to truths, the slandering of crit- to house “live-in” female in Jupiter, Fla. The footage All of the legal machina- help others and to try to make ics, and insulting of those he employees, a practice that has not been released, and tions seem to be what one a difference. I expect to be can’t dominate. authorities believe indicate Kraft and other defendants would expect of a billionaire judged not by my words, but Mr. Kraft has demon- that the women, all foreign- want to keep it that way. trying to wiggle out of an em- by my actions. And through strated a sense of laudable ers, may have been victim- “Earlier this week, Kraft barrassing situation. those actions, I hope to re- sense dignity and respect for ized, lured to this country and 14 of the other men Except it would seem gain your confidence and re- the feelings of others. for employment as massage charged filed a motion seek- that the plea bargain offered spect.” Better late than never.

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Dishonors W&L Benefactor Surprised at the mention in your March Older residents (and would-be residents) 20 edition that one of our Rockbridge who are planning their long-term living and March 21, 2019 John Chavis, a black Presbyterian minis- County supervisors opposes Rockbridge health care futures are concerned about hav- Editor, The News-Gazette: ter and a great American, apparently owned a Area Health Center’s request for county ing a vibrant and sustainable health care I could not agree more with Neely Young’s slave or slaves himself. To remove Robinson’s support for the RAHC capital campaign, we system locally so they don’t have to move letter in this past weeks News-Gazette “Robin- name from the building and replace it with the are writing to strongly urge everyone -su- to a larger market such as Charlottesville or son Should Not Be Dishonored.” name Chavis Hall is not only irony in its fin- pervisors and citizens alike - to fully support elsewhere to feel secure that their long-term I wrote a letter to the editor of the Gazette est form but disingenuous and dishonors John RAHC’s capital campaign and its continu- health care needs can be met -- and a suc- a number of weeks ago which was published “Jockey” Robinson. ing operations. cessful RAHC is important for that. in which I opposed the re-naming of Robin- Mr. Young and his fellow W&L alumni Your March 20 editorial makes a good It is difficult to see how our commu- son Hall. John “Jockey’ Robinson was perhaps recommended to the W&L board of trustees case for such support, focusing on the health nity and our government leaders would not one of the greatest benefactor’s in the history that Chavis-Robinson Hall would be most ap- and financial security concerns of our low- want to do everything possible to assure of Washington and Lee University. He left his propriate and honor each man equally. The income and uninsured neighbors, as well as ourselves, and those who may be attracted land and slaves to the university with the provi- board of trustees in their lack of wisdom failed citing some of the many economic benefits to move here, of local high-quality health sion that the slaves not be sold for a period of to do the right thing and instead dishonored a of the health center for our community. care. We should remember how important 50 years and the families not be broken up. As fine man who was one of the school’s greatest We would like to add arguments in favor the economic and social contributions of Mr. Young pointed out in his letter, the univer- benefactors. of supporting RAHC from the viewpoint of everyone are to our area - and a successful sity violated Robinson’s wishes 10 years later JOE WILSON other segments of our community. Those of RAHC can benefit everyone. Without sus- by selling the slaves and breaking up many of W&L class of 1965 us currently served by our local health care tainable health care in our community, we the families. Fredericksburg providers, who still often have to travel to won’t need as many athletic fields or other other areas for care, have a strong interest in very desirable amenities for which we oth- keeping, and even increasing, the providers erwise could spend the money that is needed we have locally - and a successful RAHC is right now to support the success of RAHC important for that. A successful RAHC also as it expands and grows to meet our needs. ‘Times They Are A Changing’ contributes to the strong local health care SUE WHITSITT environment that is critical for attracting and And FRED MASSEY March 22, 2019 And this is only the beginning. With each keeping businesses, their employees, fami- Lexington Editor, The News-Gazette: year that passes, more 18-year-olds will be I suddenly realized today that it has been heading to the polls demanding the change a year since the March for Our Lives took they seek and using the power of the vote to place in Washington, D.C., and elsewhere in get it. This may seem like a revolution to hard the world demanding better gun control laws core Trump supporters, but it is much more and safety for our young people in schools and than that. It is an evolution in human con- public places. Of course, the Trump solution sciousness and spirit. It has been coming on would be to simply arm the teachers rather than for a long time now and has finally arrived. The deny easy access to many of the nut cases and lyrics Bob Dylan wrote more than 50 years ago potential terrorists who already live with in our during another turbulent time ring just as true borders. as if they were written yesterday: But Trump is a narcissist who truly listens to only one beat of the drum, his own. To main- “Come mothers and fathers throughout the tain his twisted version of a man above any land moral standard, he lies consistently and mer- And don’t criticize what you can’t under- cilessly, commits adultery with abandon and stand brags about it, shuts down the government like Your sons and your daughters are beyond a child throwing a temper tantrum, putting the your command lives of thousands of government employees at Your old road is rapidly aging risk, focusing on the demands of his minority Please get out of the new one if you can’t hard core supporters while ignoring the major- lend a hand ity who no longer support him. For the times they are a changing” But somewhere at the end of this long tun- The times indeed are changing. nel of darkness, a light has begun to shine. The So if you can’t lend a hand, please step light bearers are the droves of young people aside. The light will extinguish the darkness, who came out to vote in our last election, en- regardless. abling a change in the House from Republican BETH HOUSER to Democrat. Lexington

Jam Sessions Lift Your Soul March 15, 2019 can — anything with a beat that causes a twist Editor, The-News-Gazette: in your body your doctor can’t explain. It’s Living here in paradise allows one to have part of that necessary stuff that allows us to get your soul lifted, not once, but twice a week. through the week. Thus Wednesday. And it is Besides Sunday (or Saturday), every Wednes- pure American. Listen to a few bars. You will day there is another experience which some of not hear Brahms, Beethoven or Bach. They us might call religious. serve up heady notes to chew on. American Lexington’s oldest floating Americana jam composers prefer to go straight to our hearts session is now in its fifth venue. After start- and souls. ing out more than a quarter of a century ago So, the next time you need a lift (name me at a place called Harb’s, it moved a few doors a time when you don’t), direct an ear towards up Washington Street to the Lexington Cof- sounds which are “Made in America.” Sure, fee Shop, then detoured over to the Blue Sky those imports have lasted, but for this native bakery on Nelson Street before heading back there is nothing better than home cooking, the on Washington to another blue spot, the Blue rhythms we hear in our local restaurants and Phoenix. Currently the music, plus coffee, coffee shops and especially on a summer eve- of course, is served from a church basement ning on an open meadow and, would you be- across the street. If this latest venue doesn’t lieve, an old lime kiln. satisfy your soul, hold off until Sunday and try As they say, music is medicine for the soul. upstairs. Stay well. By the way, what is Americana music? A sign on the sidewalk once said bluegrass. How- DAVID REYNOLDS ever, it’s more. It’s country, folk, jazz, Jamai- Rockbridge County

‘Let Go Of Your Bradford Pears’ March 25, 2019 humanly instigated environ- and having up to four - inch Editor, The News-Gazette: mental disasters. So, it’s up thorns. This in turn reduces Would you plant kudzu? to us to 1) not plant any more the production and value of Or bamboo? Or English ivy? Bradford Pears, 2) cut down farms and land. Or Autumn Olive? Well, that everyone we do have, 3) learn is essentially the type of as- what is native to our area and Please be a responsible sertive plant energy you are plant better behaving trees. plant owner and remove your planting when you plant a What about an oak or a hick- Bradford Pears. Look, I’ve Bradford/Callery Pear. Look ory? A silverbell or a redbud? been a gardener since I was around, and you’ll see them There are better choices. 5. I’ve been a professional big and blooming, every- The Bradford Pear is an in- and private gardener all of my where! Yes, literally every- sidious invader, as can easily adult life. I don’t make these where, because, even though be seen around our county statements lightly. Do your re- they were (and still are) pro- currently. As these beauties search. Do your due diligence. moted to be sterile, they are can be seen along the road and And let go of your Bradford not. clustering in the forests. They Pears. The Bradford Pear has are choking out the beloved MUKANDAY MOORE become another one of our local trees, making thickets Lexington PAGE 8 SECTION A, THE NEWS-GAZETTE, LEXINGTON, VIRGINIA, MARCH 27, 2019, www.thenews-gazette.com Drake, Gilbert Honored By BV Lions

By Ed Smith has been a member of both the Buena Vista to make a difference. He promotes a quality donation of bleachers from Washington and Retired forester Don Drake was named the Lions Club and St. John’s Methodist Church of life.” Lee University to PMHS, convinced Mohawk Buena Vista Lions Club’s Citizen of the Year for 46 years. He has been an elections official Industries to donate carpeting for the schools and educator Debbie Gilbert was the recipient and a volunteer with the Boy Scouts and has Gilbert, principal of Parry McCluer Mid- and Lowes to provide kitchen equipment for of the club’s President’s Award. The presenta- helped with senior citizens services. dle School, has worked 38 years in the same a culinary arts program she resurrected at tions were made Tuesday, March 19, at South- building, including when it was Parry McCluer PMMS. ern Virginia University. “Don is very civic-minded. He works to High School, noted Buena Vista Superinten- Drake, a Buena Vista resident whose career make a difference,” said his pastor, Dr. Louis dent of Schools Dr. John Keeler. During that “Her greatest achievement is what she has was with the Virginia Department of Forestry, Caddell, who presented Drake with the award. time, Gilbert has been a teacher, math special- done for the students,” added Keeler. Because has remained active in the community during “He shows a certain humility. … He listens ist and principal. of her, PMMS “has happy students who want his retirement years. He serves on the Natural more than he speaks. … He has a rare com- “She has saved the division a lot of money,” to come to school. … She truly cares about our Bridge Soil and Water Conservation board and bination of knowledge, skills and motivation said Keeler, noting that she helped arrange a schools division and community.” Fireworks Local Poet Wins continued from page 8 plained that her club had been unable to secure a lead finan- cial sponsor for the $13,000 to $15,000 needed to underwrite Whitman Award most of the fireworks costs. She offered the club’s $5,000 down payment already made toward the 2019 display to an- Leah Green A Visiting other group willing to lead the event. The next week, the Main Street Lexington board was Professor At W&L briefed by local tourism director Jean Clark that if an ad- ditional $5,000 could not be raised by Feb. 15, the Sunrise Leah Naomi Green, a visiting assistant professor of Rotary down payment and reservation for the fireworks crew English at Washington and Lee University, was selected would be lost. by Li-Young Lee as the winner of the Robert “Bobby” Hobbs, a Main Street board member and 2019 Walt Whitman Award, given by commercial lender at CornerStone Bank, was appalled. “It the Academy of American Poets. was a very short three-day window and I got the distinct feel- The award is for her manuscript ing that there were really no groups or individuals even trying “The More Extravagant Feast.” Gray- to raise the funds at this point,” he recalled. “It seemed the wolf Press will publish her work, and Math Challenge Winners general consensus was that it was a lost cause.” it will be distributed to the trade by Rockbridge County Public Schools recently held the Math However, the banker and community member found that FSG (Farrar, Straus & Giroux) via 24 Challenge Tournament, in which students make the he wasn’t willing to give up, at least without trying. “I’m Macmillan. number 24 from four numbers shown on a card by adding, fortunate to be an employee of CornerStone Bank, one of the In his judge’s citation for the GREEN subtracting, multiplying or dividing. Thirty-three students largest community sponsors and supporters in the area,” he award, Lee said of Green’s winning from the four elementary schools competed, with the top said. “The Fourth isn’t the same without fireworks, and I manuscript: “This book keeps faithful four medal winners pictured above. They are (from left) figured that between the bank, our board members, and Main company with the world and earns its name. The dark- Ethan Erskine of Fairfield Elementary, first place; Alexis Street Lexington, I could get pretty close to the $10,000 mini- ness and suffering of living on earth are assumed in this Samante-Asuncion of Natural Bridge Elementary, second mum pretty quickly.” work, woven throughout the fabric of its lineated percep- place; Brennan McDaniel of NBE, third place; and Abigail He was more than correct. tions and insights, and yet, it is ultimately informed by Mayfield of FES, fourth place. By the end of Feb. 14, Hobbs had garnered $11,750, in- the deep logic of compassion (is there a deeper human cluding the Sunrise Rotary down payment, with commitments logic?) and enacts the wisdom of desire and fecundity from CornerStone Bank, $1,000; CornerStone board mem- reconciled with knowledge of death and boundedness. bers and business owners Eric Spencer, $1,000, and Jay Mel- These poems remind us that when language is used to Input Session Thursday vin and Ugo Benincasa, each $500; Main Street Lexington; mediate between a soul’s inner contents and the outer $1,000; Rockbridge County, $1,000 plus law enforcement world’s over-abundance of being and competing mean- and other municipal support; Bobby Berkstresser, $1,000; ings, it’s possible to both transcend the nihilism of word On Chicken Ordinance and The News-Gazette, $250 plus advertising and marketing. games, thereby discovering a more meaningful destiny Also, within the next couple of weeks, after going through The Lexington Planning Commission is considering an for language, as well as reveal the body of splendor a formal appropriation process, the Tourism board and Lex- amendment to the zoning ordinance that would consist of regu- which is Existence.” ington City Council each approved $1,000, for a grand total of lations for the keeping of chickens in the city. Before draft- In addition to her manuscript’s publication in 2020, $13,250 – “Enough to hold the show,” said Hobbs. ing any ordinance language regarding chickens, the Planning Green will also receive $5,000, and the AAP will pur- However, even with the funds raised, he realized he still Commission would like to hear from the public. chase and send thousands of copies of her book to its needed to find an organization with enough manpower and A public input session will be held tomorrow, Thursday, at members, which will make it one of the most widely dis- desire to assume oversight and handle event logistics, as re- 5 p.m. in the Lylburn Downing Middle School cafeteria for the tributed poetry books of the year. Green will also receive quired for the handoff. “My list of potential groups was al- public to share any experience or expertise. a six-week, all-expenses-paid residency at the Civitella most exhausted when Ben Worth, president of Rotary Club The session was moved forward from April 11 because of Ranieri Center in Umbria, Italy, where she plans to begin of Lexington Lunch and also a Main Street Lexington board the later date’s public hearing on proposed zoning changes for work on her next book. member, agreed that his organization would be able to assume the development of the old water tower property on Enfield “My gratitude goes, in one direction, toward those that responsibility,” Hobbs recalled. Road. who are reading and connecting with what I’ve written. “It was really a powerful thing to see these individuals, At tomorrow’s input session, planning staff will also review The clearest joy has come in hearing from those who are businesses, and organizations step up the way they did to sup- the discussion that occurred in 2012 regarding chickens and touched by the poems,” said Green on winning the award. port this,” he said. “I don’t know that many folks realize how provide a list of pros and cons that were part of that discussion. “There is no poet in my life whose work has been more often and to what extent our local businesses, organizations, The list of pros and cons will be posted on http://lexingtonva. real to my writing and teaching than Whitman’s.” and citizens support this community both financially and with gov/news/displaynews.htm?NewsID=397&TargetID=1. The Green’s chapbook, “The Ones We Have,” received volunteer hours.” public is asked to review the staff-provided list and provide the 2012 Flying Trout Chapbook prize, and her poems Among those sharing their feelings for the fireworks was comment that will add to the discussion. have appeared in Tin House, The Southern Review, Eco- CornerStone Bank President Steve Grist. “The thrill and Those unable to attend are asked to send written comments tone and Pleiades. beauty of fireworks have been a part of our community’s to [email protected], and their comments will be pro- Green lives in Rockbridge County where she, her hus- Fourth of July celebration for decades,” he said. “We all have vided to the Planning Commission. band and their two young daughters homestead and grow shared memories of the way we feel and who we’re with as food. She received her master’s in fine arts in English, we watch the fireworks burst above us. At CornerStone Bank creative writing, from The University of California, Ir- we care about being able to continue this tradition and we’re vine. proud to join with the individuals and businesses that will The Academy of American Poets’ Walt Whitman make that happen in July 2019.” Award was established in 1975 and is designed to en- Berkstresser and Spencer, emailing jointly, said, “The courage the work of emerging poets. The annual award Fourth of July is all about the independence and freedoms of is one of the American Poets Prizes, a collection of 10 our nation. It is a day to spend with family and friends and major prizes given by the Academy of American Poets. of course enjoy a fireworks show. Lee-Hi, Whites Travel Center, and Spencer Home Center are happy that this will continue in Rockbridge County this year and glad to help sponsor the event.” While Lexington City Council approved the funding re- quest on March 7, Councilman Chuck Smith questioned de- parting from the city’s policy of not responding to additional requests from outside groups. At their March 21 meeting, Council members agreed that the policy pertained to regu- lar annual requests and that they would like the flexibility of being able to respond to one-time requests. Weldon Insurance, LLC As for the Rockbridge Board of Supervisors, members your local Allstate Agency is celebrating our agreed to the request after being contacted by County Ad- ministrator Spencer Suter, who identified available funds in Grand Opening by offering the budget. “The Board of Supervisors readily agreed that the Independence Day celebration is important for the Com- “Cash for Quotes” munity,” said Board Chairman Jay Lewis, “Sharing the costs Just meet with one of our Licensed Insurance with like-minded businesses, individuals, volunteer organiza- Professionals, in person or over the phone, and tions and Lexington City Council made great sense.” allow us to work up a complete quote that The Thursday, July 4, fireworks will start at 9:30 p.m., addresses your insurance needs and receive a with viewers recommended to arrive at 8:45 p.m. to park and get situated. This year’s event will be held at the Oakhill $10.00 Visa Gift Card Farm property of the Virginia Horse Center, on the north side Let us show you the Allstate difference. Gift Cards National Award In Spanish of Va. 39, with improved parking for attendees. The Balloons will be delivered by US mail once the Quote is Charlie Mayock- Bradley, a senior at Rockbridge County Over Rockbridge event with hot-air balloons will be held in complete. No purchase is required to receive the High School, has won the 2019 Joseph Adams Senior the same location July 5-7. Scholarship from the Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica (SHH), $10.000000 Gift Card, 0000 just your 0000 time and0000 current “I was thrilled to see the fireworks location, providing insurance information so we can complete an an honor society for high school students studying Spanish great views of both the Blue Ridge and Alleghany Moun- Allstate Insurance Quote or Portuguese, for his dedication to the study of Spanish tains,” said Worth of the Rotary Club of Lexington Lunch, and excellent skills in that language. This national award after touring the site. “I can’t think of a more picturesque Contact us at 540-600-2209 is a prestigious honor for Rockbridge County High School. setting.” Mention “Cash for Quotes” when you call The $1,000 scholarship is awarded to only 60 students from Given the short lead time for planning, there will be no over 2,400 SHH chapters across the United States. In Vir- Offer valid through March 31, 2019 - One Gift Card per family. entertainment from musical groups prior to the fireworks. A ginia, there were only two students chosen for this honor. 223 S. Main Street, Lexington, VA food vendor from the horse center will be invited to set up a He is shown with his teacher, Pamela St. Clair. concession stand. A9 SPORTS MARCH 27, 2019

PM SENIOR Lance Fitzgerald rounds third base during the PM HEAD coach Bryan Loy talks to three of his play- FIGHTING BLUE senior Zach Claytor swings at Blues’ home doubleheader against Pocahontas County on ers: (from left) Matt Kiely, Marcellius Dawson and Ke- a pitch while teammate Matt Kiely waits on deck. Saturday. (Stephanie Mikels Blevins photo) aton Coleman. (Stephanie Mikels Blevins photo) (Stephanie Mikels Blevins photo) Blues Wallop Warriors BY JONATHAN SCHWAB The Parry McCluer High School baseball team remained undefeated, cruising to victories in both games of a doubleheader with Pocahontas County on Saturday afternoon in Buena Vista. In the first game, PM (4-0) earned a 10-0 victory over the team from West Virginia. The Fighting Blues then erupted for 13 runs in the first inning of the second game, on their way to a 21-3 victory over the War- riors (0-3). A strong pitching performance and solid all-around hitting led the Blues in the first game. On the mound, Matt Kiely pitched all five innings to record the shutout, striking out 11 and allowing three hits and three walks. The Blues scored seven runs in the third inning and had eight total hits, led by Kiely and Zach Claytor with two each. One of Kiely’s hits was a triple on a fly ball to center field, which started the offensive surge in the third inning. After the Blues loaded the bases, Kaleb Floyd singled to center field to bring in Kiley and Marcel- lius Dawson, and Justin Wade then doubled on a grounder to right field to drive in Wheeler and Floyd, making it 6-0. The Blues would add three more runs in the inning, including two on a PC error, before scoring their 10th run in the fourth. In the second game, after the Blues’ big first inning and a run by the Warriors, Wheeler belted his first home run of the season with a shot over the center field fence to make it 14-0. The Blues scored six runs in the third and added two in the fourth. PM racked up 14 hits, led by Kiely with four, Wheeler with three, and Claytor and Floyd with two each. The Blues committed no errors in the first game and one in the second, while the Warriors had three in the first game and five in the second. On the mound for PM, Wade pitched the first 2.2 innings, striking out four and allowing no hits, three walks and one earned run. In 2.1 innings ABOVE, PM pitcher Matt of relief, Wheeler struck out five and permitted two hits, one walk and Kiely unwinds before two earned runs. PC went through two pitchers in the first game and five in the second. launching a pitch during “I thought Matt Kiely gave us a good solid outing in the first game, the Blues’ 10-0 win in the and I was really impressed with Wade making his first varsity start in first game of the double- game two and then Tye Wheeler getting his first innings of relief,” said header. Kiely pitched all PM head coach Bryan Loy. He added that, prior to his call to the mound, five innings, striking out 11 Wheeler also “made some very good plays for us at third.” and allowing three hits and On the challenge of playing a doubleheader, Loy said, “It’s not some- thing they’re really used to. It makes for a long day for them, so luckily three walks. AT RIGHT, we were able to keep locked in.” Fighting Blue senior Aus- tin Moore slides toward PM 6, WF 4 the bag to try to beat the Led by strong pitching by Claytor and clutch hitting the Blues earned throw. (Stephanie Mikels a 6-4 win in eight innings at William Fleming on Monday of last week. Blevins photos) See Blues, page A10

Blues Among RC Girls Lax Romp RC Boys Snag First Lax Win All-State BY JEREMY S. FRANKLIN the 8-meter [arc] led to a number of BY JEREMY S. FRANKLIN two goals apiece for RC, while Hull Selections The Rockbridge County High assists,” Nye said. Following their third consecu- notched one goal and two assists. School girls lacrosse team im- The Wildcats kept things roll- tive state championship, three The Rockbridge County High Charlottesville capitalized on a proved to 3-1 on the young season ing with a 19-4 victory at Franklin Parry McCluer High School girls School boys lacrosse team picked up its string of extra-man opportunities, scor- with impressive road wins over County last Wednesday. Camden basketball players received Class first win of the young season last Mon- ing five of its eight goals on man-up William Byrd and Franklin County amassed 13 points in the game, day, taking down William Byrd 16-5 in chances. Despite the loss, first-year head 1 all-state honors from the Vir- last week. scoring four goals and dishing out Vinton. coach Robert Hull was pleased with the ginia High School League last Last Monday, Kendall Nye a whopping nine assists. Aiden Mason-Velasquez totaled a way his charges battled throughout the week, and head coach Adam Gil- poured in nine points, totaling Nye notched four goals and four game-high six points to pace the Wild- night. bert was named coach of the year seven goals and two assists, as the helpers, while Maelyn Eversole cats (1-3), tallying three goals and three “I couldn’t be more proud of the for the third year in a row. Wildcats cruised past William Byrd tallied four goals and 10 draw con- assists. Jake Blackburn scored four team’s effort,” Hull said. “Sometimes Senior guard Peyton Mohler 19-5 in Vinton. Nye also scooped trols. Hannah Mayr led the RC de- goals and dished out one assist, while there are aspects of the game beyond and forward Madison Dunlap were up nine draw controls in the vic- fense with three caused turnovers. Cody Faust also notched a hat trick. a player’s control. … They could have selected to the all-state first team, tory. “This was an aggressive game Pierson Hull chipped in two goals folded, but proved they are a growing and senior guard Hailey Huffman with a lot of contact between op- and one assist for RC, and Griff Ray force with which to be reckoned. We was named to the all-state second Alexis Coleman recorded five posing players,” Coach Nye said. notched one goal and a pair of assists. coaches are excited at how things are team. In the state finals on March goals, Zoe Camden racked up two “It was the best offensive game the Turner Stolarz added one goal and one moving.” 9 in Richmond, the PM girls, who goals and five assists and Tupu Mu- Rockbridge girls have played, with assist, Alex Mahood and Jason Vess went 26-4 this winter, defeated litalo caused four turnovers for RC. 16 assists off of 19 goals.” scored one goal apiece, and Noah Camp- The Wildcats, who were slated to Surry County 58-45. While it was a good night for the The Wildcats have put together bell recorded one assist. Finn Stewart visit Blacksburg on Monday, will wrap For the PM boys, senior guard Wildcats all the way around, RC a nice opening run without the played the first three quarters between up a six-game stint on the road with a Zach Claytor was selected to the head coach Susan Nye highlighted benefit of a home game. That will the pipes and only let in four goals. trip to Franklin County on Thursday. all-state second team. At the end her team’s performance in the mid- change on Monday, though, when The Wildcats then lost a double- First faceoff is set for 5:30 p.m. RC will of the season, Claytor was named field and through its settled offense. RC plays host to William Fleming overtime heartbreaker at Charlottesville then play its home opener against Wil- Pioneer District player of the year “We played well in transition, at 5:30 p.m., with the girls’ game on Wednesday of last week, falling 8-7 liam Fleming at 7:15 p.m. Monday, fol- and was selected to the all-region and our feeds to cutters inside of preceding the boys’ game. to the Knights. Ray and Faust scored lowing the 5:30 p.m. girls’ game. first team. PAGE 10, SECTION A, MARCH 27, 2019, THE NEWS-GAZETTE, LEXINGTON, VIRGINIA, www.thenews-gazette.com. PM Girls Open ‘Cats Blank Alleghany, 5-0 BY JEREMY S. FRANKLIN The Mountaineers’ best chance came “We’re looking to improve some With Split with just over a minute left in the half, things on defense,” the RC coach said. Caleb Mayr bagged a hat trick to when Brown made a good positional “Just covering for each other a little bit BY JONATHAN SCHWAB lead the Rockbridge County High save on a tight-angle shot from Roberto better – and we can always work on The Parry McCluer High School softball team opened the sea- School boys soccer team to a 5-0 vic- Juarez. communication.” son with a 9-0 win over Temple Christian last Monday in Buena tory over Alleghany in Lexington on last The second half was a different story Northside 5, RC 0 Vista before falling at Riverheads 6-0 last Wednesday. Wednesday altogether. RC looked much sharper Northside pulled away from a score- The Fighting Blues got off to a strong start in the opener, scor- Daniel Cunningham tallied a goal on the ball, creating numerous scoring less deadlock at halftime to defeat RC ing four runs in the first inning, before adding three runs in the and an assist and Matthew Roy also chances – and ultimately sticking four 5-0 in Lexington on Tuesday of last fourth. Seniors Makenna Smith and Jayla Baker each singled in a scored as the Wildcats (2-0-1) beat the more in the back of the net. week. run in the first, and Ella Royer brought in two runs with a double Mountaineers for the second time in “I just think we came out a little Evan Caldwell scored two goals for to center field. less than a week. RC had kicked off the more aggressive, and we just played a the Vikings, while Daniel Pereira-Gil, In the fourth, senior Channing Balser belted a solo home run season with a 4-0 win in Low Moor on little smarter,” Youngdahl said. “We Aaron Lambert and Giovanni Maffucci- over the center field fence to extend PM’s lead to 5-0. Smith then March 14. used our speed well. We started pass- Murillo notched one goal apiece. Zach hit a grounder to second base to bring in two more runs. Freshman Zach Brown made seven saves to ing the ball a little bit better, threading Brown made 10 saves for the Wildcats. Kaitlyn Dudley’s grounder to right field stretched the Blues’ lead to keep the clean sheet for the Wildcats, some stuff to get our guys some shots Although RC didn’t get the right 8-0 in the fifth, and junior Chloe Persinger scored the game’s final while Dylan Burton recorded five stops on goal.” result, Youngdahl was pleased with run on a groundout by Smith in the sixth. for Alleghany. Mayr doubled the Wildcats’ advan- the way his team competed. The qual- Smith led PM with two hits and four RBIs, and eight other Mayr scored a true hat trick, notch- tage less than five minutes after the ity of Northside – the Wildcats’ former Blues recorded one hit each. ing the first three goals of the game. The break, collecting a deflected pass at the Blue Ridge District rivals – should also Earning the shutout on the mound, Persinger pitched a complete sophomore striker – who collected four top of the 18-yard box, luring Burton off provide a measuring stick for how RC game, striking out eight and allowing four hits and five walks. goals in a junior varsity match against his line and tapping into an open goal. might measure up against the top teams Fifth-year PM head coach Troy Clark said he was pleased with the Mountaineers last year and had two He then completed his hat trick in the in the Valley District. Persinger’s performance. “Sometimes she had a little trouble where more in the 2019 season opener – is 56th minute, striking a pinpoint header “That was great for us,” Youngdahl the ball was high, but she adjusted.” The coach added that Smith quickly adjusting to the varsity level. on Cunningham’s cross from the right said. “We played well; we played with did a good job as catcher. “He’s always seemed to have suc- touchline. heart, and we just didn’t give up. … PM’s batters had five strikeouts, but they made up for that by cess against Alleghany,” RC head coach Cunningham grabbed one for him- They were a very good team, but we racking up 10 hits. Scott Youngdahl said of Mayr. “He’s self four minutes later, chipping in weren’t afraid of them.” This was the Blues’ first real competition because they hadn’t becoming a better player. He’s not the from the left side on a free kick from The Wildcats’ match against Parry had a scrimmage, with five of their players beginning practice with fastest person on the pitch any more, just outside the penalty area. Roy would McCluer, which was scheduled to take the team just two weeks ago after being part of the basketball team like he was in JV, so he’s learning how complete the scoring in the 78th minute, place at RC last Friday, was postponed that won the Class 1 state championship on March 9. The Blues to score goals.” drilling one in from 15 yards out after to a later date due to inclement weather. were playing without Peyton Mohler, who was recovering from an Mayr’s first strike highlighted an two previous RC shots had been blocked RC was slated to open up district ankle injury suffered late in the basketball season. Mohler plays otherwise solid first half, as neither team by Alleghany defenders. play at home against Fort Defiance second base. created a great number of genuine scor- The Wildcats closed the match with on Tuesday, and the Wildcats will Riverheads 6, PM 0 ing chances. But in the 32nd minute, a 23-10 advantage in shots and a 4-0 visit Waynesboro for a Valley District The Blues struggled against Riverheads pitcher Emily Walker, John Elrod’s direct through ball from edge in corner kicks. Though there’s match on Friday before playing host to who struck out nine and allowed six hits and just one walk. the midfield played Mayr in on goal, still room for growth, Youngdahl likes Spotswood on Tuesday. Both nights will On the mound for PM, senior Jayla Baker struck out five and and the center forward fired one in off what he’s seen from his team in the early start with junior varsity action, sched- permitted nine hits and four earned runs. of Burton’s fingertips. stages of the season. uled for 5:30 p.m. The Blues were scheduled to play host to county rival Rock- bridge County last Friday, but that game was postponed to a later date due to inclement weather. Blues Looking Ahead continued from page A9 The Blues graduated two players from last year’s team, all-re- In the season opener five gion shortstop Kate Beverley and all-district third baseman Taylor days earlier at PM, the Blues Thompson, but they have a strong group of five seniors, three ju- had beaten the Colonels 7-5. niors, two sophomores and three freshmen. In the extra inning, the PM returns nine players from a team that went 12-6 last year Blues broke a 4-4 tie when, and made a run to the Class 1 state quarterfinals before falling 6-1 with two outs, Claytor dou- to Northwood. bled on a pop fly to right field In addition to Mohler and Smith, PM’s seniors returning are to bring home Keaton Cole- first baseman Jayla Baker, center fielder Channing Balser and out- man. Kiely then drew a walk, fielder Emma Camden. and Austin Moore scored on Persinger returns for her junior season after she was named Pio- a passed ball. The Blues’ neer District player of the year as a sophomore, along with receiv- infielders clinched the win ing all-district and all-region honors and earning a selection to the with two groundouts and a all-state second team. strikeout by Claytor. The Blues’ other juniors, also returning, are right fielder Ella “It’s always good to get Royer and Grayson Shields, who played second base last week. a win in a tight game like Shields will split her practice time between softball and track and that,” Loy said. field, first she throws shot put and discus. In six innings of relief, Sophomore Rheanna Lawhorn returns as a pitcher and left Claytor struck out five and ABOVE, PM soph- fielder after a strong freshman season. “She’s tough,” Clark said, allowed four hits, one walk omore Kaleb Floyd noting she’s also a strong hitter. and two earned runs. “Clay- takes a swing while PM’s other sophomore, Chloe Mohler, is new to the varsity tor pitched really well for Lance Fitzgerald level and played second base last week. us,” Loy said. waits on deck and The Blues’ three freshmen each registered a hit in the opener: Moore pitched the first other Blues watch. Katie Claytor, Grayce Henson and Kaitlyn Dudley. Claytor started two innings for PM, striking AT LEFT, Making a at shortstop, Henson started at third base, and Claytor came off the out one and permitting one catch is PM sopho- bench. hit, four walks and two runs more Justin Wade Returning to serve as Clark’s assistant coaches are Wayne (one earned). to get Pocahon- Beverley and Fred Fix. Mary Buzzard will help out as a volunteer Claytor led PM with two tas County’s Dal- coach at some games. hits and two RBIs, while ton Hendrick out. Last year, the Blues went undefeated in the Pioneer District Matt Eaton had one hit and (Stephanie Mikels before rainfall and thunderstorms canceled the district tournament. one RBI for the Colonels. Blevins photos) PM was runner-up to Auburn after a 3-2 loss in the Region 1C The Blues were sched- finals. uled to play host to Grace Clark said PM’s goals include winning the district and making a Christian yesterday and will run in the playoffs. Having coached the Blues to state titles in 2015 return to action with a home and 2016, Clark added, “Our ultimate goal’s got to be a state cham- game against James River on pionship. It’s what we need to play for, but one game at a time.” Friday at 5 p.m. PM was scheduled to play host to Alleghany yesterday and will play at Temple Christian on Thursday at 4:30 p.m. before travel- ing to James River Friday at 5 p.m. The Blues will begin Pioneer District action when they play host to Craig County on Thursday, April 4, at 5 p.m. In Search Of A Goal BY JEREMY S. FRANKLIN The Rockbridge County High School girls soccer team fell to Northside and tied Alleghany on the road last week. Last Tuesday, the Wildcats came up on the short side of a 3-0 decision against former district foe Northside in Roanoke. Emily Smith scored all three goals for the Vikings, while Aly Huntsman recorded 15 saves for RC. The Wildcats then secured their first point of the season on Wednesday evening, battling Alleghany to a 0-0 draw in Low Moor. RC (0-2-1), which had lost 1-0 to the Mountaineers in the two teams’ season opener on March 14, has now played three matches without scoring a goal. The Wildcats have had a string of near misses, particularly in the two matches against Allegh- any. “It has been a frustrating start, since we have controlled each of our three games this year, but cannot manage to find the back of the net,” RC head coach Sean Harrington said. The Wildcats were scheduled to open up Valley District play at Fort Defiance yesterday. RC will play host to district rival Waynesboro on Friday, beginning with junior varsity action at 5:30 p.m. www.thenews-gazette.com, MARCH 27, 2019, THE NEWS-GAZETTE, LEXINGTON, VIRGINIA, SECTION A, PAGE 11

RC JUNIOR Kate Spencer (left) and PM senior Maggie Patterson shake BENDING FOR a backhand at the net is RC’s Kate Spen- WILDCAT SENIOR Libby Knowles hands before their match at No. 1 singles while Spencer’s coach, Andy Cof- cer. (Ronnie Coffey photo) hits a backhand shot during her fey, brings them a can of tennis balls. Watching is Patterson’s coach and match at No. 3 singles. (Ronnie Cof- father, Rad. Maggie won 9-7. (Ronnie Coffey photo) fey photo) PM Girls Prevail At RC BY JONATHAN SCHWAB Seniors joining Dryden and Patterson on the Blues’ roster The Parry McCluer High School girls tennis team won its are Hannah Nieman at the No. 3 singles spot and Jade Rowsey season opener, defeating county rival Rockbridge County 6-3 at No. 4. Completing the top six are sophomore Shenandoah on Thursday at the Lexington Country Club courts. Also last Whitehurst at No. 5 and freshman Sydney Cullen at No. 5. week, the Wildcat girls defeated Northside, 6-3. Adding depth to the roster are sophomores Hannah Fauber and The Fighting Blues, who made it to the Class 1 state semifi- Madison Lilly. nals last year, won four of six singles and two of three doubles Due to inclement weather, the Wildcats’ match that was matches against the Wildcats (2-1), who are in Class 3 with slated for Friday at Harrisonburg was rescheduled for Monday, larger schools. The closest matches of the day were at the top April 29. two singles spots, won by PM, with Maggie Patterson overcom- The Wildcats were scheduled to begin district action yester- ing Kate Spencer 9-7 at No. 1 and Sophie Dryden defeating day at Fort Defiance and will play host to Turner Ashby today. RC’S KATE Spencer serves. (Ronnie Coffey photo) Abby Kline 8-6 at No. 2. The Blues’ first home match is scheduled for Friday, April 5, at PM won four of six singles matches and all three doubles 7:30 p.m. at the Southern Virginia University courts. contests. “We played well. I’m very pleased with the first match,” said PM head coach Rad Patterson. First-year RC head coach Andy Coffey said his team hadn’t PM 6, RC 3 struggled much in their first two matches this season. “It was SINGLES – Maggie Patterson (PM) d. Kate Spencer (RC) good to be challenged,” he said. “It helps us out for district 9-7; Sophie Dryden (PM) d. Abby Kline (RC) 8-6; Hannah Nie- play. That was the biggest thing about today, learning, playing man (PM) d. Libby Knowles (RC) 8-3; Jade Rowsey (PM) d. against good competition.” Megan Feldman (RC) 8-2; Sophie Godfrey (RC) d. Shenandoah Coffey was the girls tennis coach at PM three years ago Whitehurst (PM) 8-2; Courtney Towle (RC) d. Sydney Cullen when Dryden and Maggie Patterson were freshmen and ad- (PM) 8-3. vanced to the state semifinals in doubles. “I enjoyed watching DOUBLES – Patterson and Dryden (PM) d. Spencer and them play again,” he said. “It’s been a couple years since I’ve Kline (RC) 8-3; Nieman and Rowsey (PM) d. Knowles and gotten to see them play. It was cool to see how they’ve devel- Feldman (RC) 8-2; Godfrey and Haley Pitzer (RC) d. Whitehu- oped over the years.” rst and Madison Lilly (PM) 8-4. He said that his top two players competed well against Dryden and Patterson. “Kate played Maggie great,” he said. “Abby’s been playing tremendous tennis lately. She still has a RC 6, Northside 3 few errors that she needs to work on, but good stuff.” SINGLES – Spencer (RC) d. Tiana Keeling (N) 8-3; Kline Patterson, who is Maggie’s father, looks to build on the suc- (RC) d. Jocelyn Santiago Barrios (N) 8-1; Brooke Bess (N) d. cess of Melissa Cobb, who coached the Blues the last two years Knowles (RC) 8-5; Feldman (RC) d. Alex Cruz (N) 8-6; God- and led them to the Pioneer District title and the first regional frey (RC) d. Lisette Nucamendi (N) 8-5; Audri Thomas (N) d. title in school history before they lost to Class 1 state champion Haley Bowyer (RC) 8-2. Auburn in the state semifinals. Under Cobb, Maggie Patterson DOUBLES – Spencer and Kline (RC) d. Keeling and Bess and Ashlen Hazelwood won the state doubles title last year for (N) 8-3; Knowles and Feldman (RC) d. Santiago Barrios and PM SENIOR Jade Rowsey reaches for a forehand in the first state tennis title in school history for the Blues. Hazel- Erika Gibson (N) 9-7; Godfrey and Bowyer (RC) d. Cruz and her win at No. 4 singles. (Ronnie Coffey photo) wood is a freshman tennis player at Shenandoah University. Nucamendi (N) 8-4.

Blues Notch RC, PM Boys Victorious In Tennis Second Shutout BY JONATHAN SCHWAB Wildcats, who finished third in the and freshmen Nicholas Earhart and (N) 8-4; Spencer Rice (N) d. Mi- district tournament, advanced to Daniel Humphreys. chael Shires (RC) 8-2; Ben Haskett BY JONATHAN SCHWAB The Rockbridge County and the state tournament by pulling off For PM, which evened up its re- (RC) d. Noah Alderman (N) 8-2; The Parry McCluer High School girls Parry McCluer high school boys two upsets as the No. 7 seed in the cord at 1-1 with the win over Rob- Neil Patel (N) d. John Shomo (RC) soccer team remained unbeaten, earning tennis teams both won 6-3 on Tues- Region 3C tournament. ert E. Lee, first-year head coach 8-3; Mason Huffman (N) d. Noah a 3-0 road win over Bland County last day of last week, with RC earning a The RC coach knows it will be Garrett Turner said, “We had a Sullivan (RC) 9-7. Wednesday. home win over Northside and PM a challenge, though, as the Wild- great match. There’s a lot of room DOUBLES – Slayton and Has- The Fighting Blues (2-0-0), who had winning at Robert E. Lee. cats graduated their top two players for improvement but we’ll take kett (RC) d. Cruz and Jester (N) won their season opener 6-0 over Bland Playing in their season opener from last year’s team, Shane Kear- it. It’s important to get these W’s 8-3; Feldman and Shires (RC) County nine days earlier in Buena Vista, at the Lexington Country Club ney and Noah Gyscek. early in the season to build confi- d. Alderman and Rice (N) 8-2; matched their win total from last season. courts, the Wildcats won three of “It will be hard to follow up the dence.” Shomo and Zach Bean (RC) d. Scoring a goal each for PM were Maia six singles matches and all three historic season we had last year, All three of the Blues doubles Patel and Huffman (N) 9-8 (10-6 Baldridge, Jillian Wheelock and Montana doubles matches. RC’s singles but it can be done if we put the teams won. Praising his top dou- tiebreak). winners were senior Gabriel Slay- bles team, which won 8-1, Turner Flint, who was assisted by Wheelock. work in,” Branham said. “Our team PM goalkeeper Madison Kirkpatrick ton at No. 1, junior Jacob Feldman added that he thinks Kagen Roberts goal is to win districts this year and PM 6, REL 3 made six saves. at No. 2 and freshman Ben Haskett and Troy Coleman “will be a force take one match at a time.” SINGLES – Mac MacCaron Reviewing the game, PM head coach at No. 4. to be reckoned with. Their chem- Slayton is the Wildcats’ cap- (REL) d. Stone Huffman (PM) 8-3; Eric Hanson said it was “definitely more “I thought we played well for istry and communication is really tain. “He’s grown a lot as a player Kagen Roberts (PM) d. Matt Wal- sloppy than our first game, but overall a our first match of the season,” what makes them special.” and person since I started coach- good effort from everyone.” said second-year RC head coach Toward the end of spring break, lace (REL) 8-0; Jo Williams (REL) PM had 24 total shots, with seven on Holden Branham. “The first match ing him last year,” Branham said. the Blues will travel to Alleghany d. Alex Milanese (PM) 8-5; Bryant target. “Good work on offense generating is never easy against an opponent “Great kid on and off the court.” for a 4:30 p.m. match on Friday, Wilhelm (PM) d. Gabe Freeman chances,” Hanson said. “We just need to that you rarely play against. I was Other players starting in the April 5. (REL) 8-1; Troy Coleman (PM) d. finish more of our chances.” very impressed with the way we Wildcats’ top six this season are The Wildcats are scheduled to Trevyn West (REL) 8-2; Maurice The Blues were missing two key play- played in doubles after splitting sophomores Michael Shires at No. play at Turner Ashby today be- Johnson (REL) d. Trevor Wright ers, India Greene and Eme Shiraki, both singles.” 2 and John Shomo at No. 5, and ju- fore playing traveling to Northside (PM) 9-7. out injured. “We had to try some [play- Branham looks for the Wild- nior Noah Sullivan at No. 6. on Thursday, with both matches DOUBLES – Roberts and ers] in new positions, and they stepped cats to build on the success of last In the closest match against scheduled for 4:30 p.m. Coleman (PM) d. Kendrick and up,” Hanson said. year’s team, which went 15-6 and Northside, Shomo and freshman Williams (REL) 8-1; Huffman and PM’s match against Rockbridge became the first RC boys tennis Zach Bean teamed up at No. 3 for RC 6, Northside 3 Wilhelm (PM) d. Williams and Subscribe To The News-Gazette! County, which was scheduled to take team to advance to the state tour- a 9-8 (10-6 tiebreak). SINGLES – Gabriel Slayton Freeman (REL) 8-1; Milanese and place at RC last Friday, was postponed nament, falling to Hidden Valley in Adding depth to the Wildcats’ (RC) d. Paolo Cruz (N) 8-4; Jacob Wright (PM) d. West and Brown to a later date due to inclement weather. the Class 3 state quarterfinals. The roster are junior Robert Schwartz Feldman (RC) d. Brandon Jester (REL) 8-3. Call (540) 463-3113 Today! Check www.thenews-gazette.com to find out the rescheduled date. The News-Gazette The Blues are scheduled to return to action toward the end of spring break with a match at Altavista on Saturday, April 6, at noon. They’ll then travel to Auburn for a 5:30 p.m. match on Mon- Call: 540-463-3113 or www.thenews-gazette.com day, April 8. SECTION A, PAGE 12 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27, 2019, THE NEWS-GAZETTE www.thenews-gazette.com PM Track Starts Strong RC ‘Grinds Out’ Two Wins BY JONATHAN SCHWAB two RBIs. Tyler Camden and Treyce Nine Individuals, Two Relays Win At Riverheads The Rockbridge County High McCormick each added one hit and School baseball team won a pair of scored two runs each. BY JONATHAN SCHWAB The added depth will help the Blues attempt to road games against their former Blue Cory Sigmon had two hits and follow the example of the Blues’ past two state shot Ridge District foes last week, defeat- three RBIs for the Vikings, while With nine individual victories and two relay wins, put and discus champions, who are both Division I ing Northside 13-8 last Tuesday be- Cole McLain added four RBIs and the Parry McCluer High School boys and girls track throwers: 2017 PM graduate KJ Cook and 2018 PM fore overcoming Alleghany 7-4 on on hit. and field teams had a strong first meet last Wednes- graduate Josh Fischer. Thursday. day at Riverheads. For the PM girls, freshman Kensey May, the Against Northside, in a game RC 7, AHS 4 The boys won three races. Junior Dylan May set runner-up at the Class 1 state cross country meet last shortened by darkness to five innings, The Wildcats earned a 7-4 win at an outdoor personal record (PR) in the mile, finishing fall, made her track debut, winning the mile in 5:38, the Wildcats (2-1) built on their strong Alleghany last Thursday, with Patter- in 4:43 and winning by 15 seconds. Teammate Trevor gradually increasing her pace and running negative play from the season-opening 8-7 loss son driving in three runs in the sev- Tomlin followed in third in 5:03. splits. Senior Sophie Dryden followed in second in at Lord Botetourt five days earlier. enth to break a 4-4 tie. Junior Holden Kerr won the 400-meter dash in 57 5:42, and sophomore Cloey Mazingo finished fourth “Great win for us tonight and Freshman Sullivan Holmes seconds, and sophomore Brenden Plogger claimed in 7:24. we’re really proud of the way the guys pitched the first four innings for RC, the 800-meter run in 2:12. Fresh off her third consecutive state champion- continued to grind at the plate,” RC striking out eight and allowing three Also running well in the 400-meter dash was se- ship with the PM girls basketball team, senior Hailey head coach Justin Wenger said. “They hits, four walks and three runs (two nior Caleb Workman, placing fourth in 1:01.3. Fresh- Huffman won the 800-meter run in 2:46.3, and Maz- took the best from the Botetourt game earned). Garrett Huffman pitched the man Isha Davis made his debut in two sprints, placing ingo placed fifth in 3:30.9. Senior Valencia Harden and built on it. That’s a sign of a team next 1.2 innings, permitting one hit, ninth in the 400-meter dash in 1:13 and finishing 13th took first in the 100-meter hurdles in 17.8 seconds. embracing the grind and recognizing one walk and one earned run. Patter- in the 200-meter dash in 30.1 seconds. Senior Jacob The PM girls won the 4 X 400-meter relay in the need to do so.” son was clutch in the final 1.1 innings, Zimmerman came in 11th in the mile in 6:19. 4:54.8. Team members were May, Dryden, Huffman Wenger said the Wildcats need to striking out three and allowing just The Blues won the 4 X 400-meter relay in 3:55.7. and Harden. continue that “grind” mindset. “Hon- one hit, one walk and no runs. Team members were May, Kerr, Workman and Plog- For the girls’ throwers, senior Tristen Clark won estly, that’s where I think we are at Patterson recorded two hits and ger. Longtime PM head coach Chris Poluikis said the the shot put with a toss of 33-11.5, with only three our best – taking nothing for granted, scored two runs. Adding two hits each Blues will also have a 4 X 800-meter relay team this days of practice after catching the flu following bas- making no assumptions and going for the Wildcats were Balisteri and season. ketball season. Junior Grayson Shields finished third into each game knowing it’s about ex- McCormick, and Camden and Huff- It was a strong day for the PM throwers. Senior in both the shot put (29-5) and the discus (78-3). She ecution and grinding. After 21 years man each had one hit. Jason VanBrocklin won the discus with a heave of is also playing softball this season, but Cole said, of coaching I can tell that the ‘grind’ Colby Skidmore and Cooper Rice 126 feet, 6 inches. PM throwing coach Danny Cole, “She’s still going to be strong. She’s going to make form of baseball isn’t always the pret- led the Mountaineers with two hits assisted by Matt Douglas again this season, looks some noise.” tiest, but it sure is fun.” each. forward to VanBrocklin’s progress. “He’s very de- PM sophomores Jenna Porterfield and Hailie Brinson Mullis earned the win on The Wildcats were scheduled termined,” Cole said. Montgomery tied for 12th in the shot put with throws the mound. In 3.1 innings, he struck to play host to Fort Defiance yes- Junior Colton Staton, coming off a seventh-place of 22-9. Montgomery placed seventh in the discus our four and allowed six hits, six terday and will have a home game finish at the state indoor track and field meet in late with a heave of 60-4, and Porterfield finished 12th walks and six runs (five earned). RC’s against Northside on Thursday at 5 February, won the shot put with a toss of 44-11.5. with a throw of 49-8. Sophomore Skylar Hartless relief pitchers were Adam Webster p.m. before returning to Valley Dis- “Colton has made long strides since indoor [season],” placed ninth in the discus with a heave of 56-7. and then Cole Higgins. trict action at Waynesboro on Friday Cole said, adding that he believes Staton will shatter Cole said he looks forward to working with a Ben Balisteri led RC’s hitters, at 5:30 p.m. They’ll start next week his PR of 46-5. mostly young group of throwers with great potential. going 3-for-4 with two RBIs. Mul- with two home games, both at 5 p.m., Sophomore Zavery Wallace, undergoing physical In the team standings, Riverheads won the boys’ lis recorded two hits and three RBIs, against Alleghany on Monday and therapy after coming off a pulled hamstring, placed meet with 74.5 points, Hargrave Miltary Academy and Bryce Patterson had two hits and Spotswood on Tuesday. second in the shot put with a throw of 42-8.5 Also placed second with 52.5, and PM finished third with stepping up was freshman Trey Orren, finishing third 40. Riverheads won the girls’ meet with 101 points, in the discus with a heave of 108-10 and coming in followed by the Blues with 30. fifth in the shot put with a toss of 37-3. Two Softball Wins For ‘Cats Other top PM throwers were junior Brendon Con- Today the Blues will play host to Pioneer District BY JONATHAN SCHWAB ended in five innings due to the 10- ley (fourth in shot put, 37-4; 15th in discus, 72-4), and teams for their only home meet of the season, start- run mercy rule. sophomores Forrest Vassar (fourth in discus, 105-9; ing at 4:30 p.m. They will then take their top athletes With strong pitching and hitting, Wildcats Jaydyn and Kennedy ninth in shot put, 35-9), Jordan White (11th in shot to Lynchburg for the Rod Camden Kickoff Meet on the Rockbridge County High School Clemmer, Margaret Dudley and Sa- put, 33-11) and Omar Massenberg (13th in discus, Saturday at E.C. Glass. softball team won two road games, vannah McDaniel combined for 10 75-8). beating Northside 10-7 last Tuesday hits, five home runs and 12 RBIs. Jay- before breezing to a 15-0 win over dyn Clemmer belted two home runs Alleghany on Thursday. and had a double and four RBIs, while Pioneer Honors, Against Northside, the Wildcats her older sister Kennedy had three PM Girls, Coach (2-1) got an outstanding performance hits and three RBIs. Dudley went from Kennedy Clemmer. On the 3-for-3 with two RBIs, and McDaniel Eight seniors from the Class 1 state mound, Clemmer pitched a complete had two hits and two RBIs. Hitting champion Parry McCluer High School girls game, striking out five. She also had one home run each were Dudley, Mc- basketball team received all-district honors, two hits, including a two-run home Daniel and Kennedy Clemmer. and head coach Adam Gilbert was named run. Seniors Kennedy Clemmer and district coach of the year. The Blues, who Savannah McDaniel added a base Madison Ruley each recorded their went 26-4 this winter, also won the Pioneer hit and a two-base error. 100th career hit during the game. District and Region 1C championships. Jennifer Caudle led Northside’s The Wildcats were scheduled to Forward Madison Dunlap was named batters, going 3-for-4 with a double play host to Fort Defiance yesterday player of the year and was selected to the and an RBI, and Candace Hicks had and will play at home against North- all-district first team, along with guards two hits and drove in two runs. side on Thursday at 5 p.m. before Peyton Mohler, Hailey Huffman and Emma returning to Valley District action Camden. Blues making the all-district sec- RC 15, AHS 0 at Waynesboro on Friday at 5:30 ond team were guards Maggie Patterson Powered by an 11-run third in- p.m. They’ll start next week with and Allison Coleman and forward Makenna ning, the Wildcats cruised a 15-0 two home games, both at 5 p.m., Smith. Forward Tristen Clark received hon- win over Alleghany in a game that against Alleghany on Monday and orable mention honors. Spotswood on Tuesday.

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DonateDonate Now Now www.thenews-gazette.com, MARCH 27, 2019, THE NEWS-GAZETTE, LEXINGTON, VIRGINIA, SECTION A, PAGE 13 Honor Rolls Ruley, Annalise Smith, Central Brennen Tomlin, Estin Tomlin, Elizabella Watkins, The following students Jaiden Wood, Blake Wun- were named to the honor roll der, Chloe Zollman. at Central Elementary School for the third nine weeks of the 2018-19 school year: Fourth grade All A’s – Meleya Al- Second grade drich, Lyndsay Arnold, Dmi- All A’s - Daylen Ayers, triy Billias, Julianna Black, Robert Ballard, Dariyana Lanaya Clubb, Charles Cos- Billias, Troy Bohn, Sophia griff, Emma Johnson, Dante Chapman, Louise Conway, Kelly, Abdus-Salam Lasisi, Colton Corazza, Darby Cos- Ella Mayo, Christian Moore, griff, Brooklyn Crandon, Landon Perry, Braelyn Dylan Davis, Kiley Foun- Polly, Kaydence Price, Ala- tain, Bethany Hickman, nis Rivera-Lopez, Brennan Kaitlyn Higgins, Campbell Roeder, Noah Steiner, Anah Holmes, Ian Johnson, River Thacker, Bradi Ziegler. Jones, Emmilyn Kelly, Mor- A/B – Chelsea Beard, gan Kelly, Norah Lewis, Charles Black, Sydney Ruby Lewis, Sarah Lewis, Black, Conner Bohn, Isobel Olivia McCoy, Hailey Mur- Boling, Rachel Burke, Ash- NEIGHBORING landowner Rusty Ford, in comments about the proposed sale of the former Lexington water tower property phy, Joseph Riccioni, Macy lyn Camden, Peyton Cam- before Lexington City Council last week, asked that the public be given access to all documentation about the condition and Rogers, Caleb Rolon, Ma- den, Jessica Camper, Collin proposed development of the site. (Kit Huffman photo) layah Ruley, Thomas Sny- Caputo, Alyssa Cornwell, der, Jonathan Strumb, Hanna Brian Crews, Ella Dorsey, Thompson, Taylan Tyree, Edith Gallardo- Garcia, Cole Vandevander, Avery Carson Gantert, Rauf Glass, Walker, Lydia Wilhelm. Adrianna Grue, Georgia Tower A/B – Leah Beard, Cal- Hamilton, Emma Hartbarger, lum Bogar, Samuel Brown, continued from page 1 oper had “identified the water tower,” a posed. While the agreement spells out Hannah Ivins, Celia Jones, Devaneigh, Aaron Burrows, posed agreement as unclear and property “seemingly ignored by most what happens if the work never starts Jewlz Jordan, Ashlyn Long, River Burrows, River Cam- “provid[ing] no safeguards for the neigh- people” and made the offer that Council within the construction period, in which James McIntyre, Colin Mur- den, Amarice Chaffin, -Ad bors at all.” With the current city man- was now considering. In doing so, the de- case the city would have the option to re- phy, Risa Penney, Rocky dison Clements, William ager soon to depart (as announced the day veloper could keep his plan “private and quire title, it doesn’t say what happens if Perlozzo, Brody Price, Kyler Cornwell, Alaina Early, before), Ford recommended the agree- confidential until he has the plan under work starts but isn’t completed. Simon Ramsey, Maliya Richardson, Josellyn Fitz, Micah Floyd, ment be put off until the arrival of his suc- contract.” said that in the latter case the property Colin Stanley. Brody Grue, Alexis Har- cessor, who could then revise it if needed. “No one in the city is trying to be less would remain private property. When rison, Cadynce Johnston, Ford asked that the public be given than transparent,” the mayor said. “The Sigler later defined the question as what Fifth grade Brystol Kessinger, Terrylynn access to all documentation about the deal includes the preservation of a his- happens “if the tower is not worked on,” All A’s – Ella Brown, Martin, Aidan McCrary, condition and proposed development of toric tower, which is a higher and better City Attorney Josh Elrod replied that the Erin Carrington, Jackson Jalissa Moreno, Matthew all features of the site, including any envi- use, and that’s why the process is differ- developer would be required to com- Crutchfield, Quinn Cut- Morris, Eli Ramsey, Torry ronmental and engineering reviews. The ent. There is no rush, except to help the mence work on the tower (if deemed lip, Mary Deacon, Megan Rice, Arron Schulke, Rayna developer should also provide detailed developer get it under contract.” He said feasible in a study period), and that the Dorsey, Judson DuPaix, Strowbridge, Alexis Tomlin, drawings of the project, accompanied by he expected the developer to “do all he developer has a good track record for Henry Hirt, Amelia Kelland, Julie Umbarger, Aiden Via, a preliminary engineering report. can to make a good neighbor.” completing projects in other areas. Dorothy Lewis, Mackenzie Natalie Wallace, Kobe Wil- Speaking for the first time about the Leslie Straughan noted that the city’s Sigler also expressed his disappoint- McCormick, Elyse Raynor, kes, Rylin Woodzell. proposal was Elizabeth Daystar, who strategic plan (adopted last January) di- ment that the developer, Edwin Gaskin, Harrison Tanner, Aaliyah lives in another part of the city but la- rects the city manager to explore the best had not contacted all of the neighbors, as Thomas, Linda Wright. Third grade mented the sale of “one of the last, most use of currently undeveloped city prop- he had said he would after attending the All A’s – Adalee Brown, beautiful (undeveloped) parcels in Lex- erty in order to diversity the tax base and first hearing. A/B – Lillian Ballard, Calvin Clark, Makenzie ington possibly sold for one-tenth of its reduce taxes for residents. She said the “On the other hand,” Sigler contin- Alexis Beverage, Keagan Clemmer, Madeline David, appraised value.” project, which “restores and repurposes a ued, “this is economic development” − a Black, Grayden Brown, Makayla Davis, Alexander “Why not put it on the market for landmark,” would be “very challenging, process not used, he said, on Randolph Hayden Camden, Landrey Driver, Lyla DuPaix, Lydia someone to buy?” she asked. “All of us but was a “wonderful idea.” She made Street, for example, where the historic Campbell, Bailey Carter, Eddy, Anna Feldman, Cole need to know why. People feel uneasy the motion to approve the ordinances, Sheridan House, gutted years ago in a Brady Cauley, Sarah Chap- Hartless, Haven Hawley, − they don’t understand what’s going on seconded by Michelle Hentz. fire, still stands empty, “although there man, Cora Conway, Eliza- Tanner Hickman, Mikayla and why this is being rushed.” Dennis Ayers agreed that the pro- had been an idea to tear it down and beth Crump, Lucky Cutlip, Jackson, Phoebe Jackson, Joan Joyce, a neighbor, was concerned posal was the “best economic use of the building something new.” “But here we Holly Donald, Abby Fitzger- Jacob Lin, Casadee Mauck, about adding more traffic to Enfield Road, property,” to have “new taxed residences are, with nothing done,” he said of that ald, Venci Gandhi, John Harvey Presnell, Carson where she was already counting from 10 on this property.” He heard the concern building. Grim, Autumn Hall, Kaleb Slaydon, Elinor Swinson, to 20 cars per minute passing by as she about more development on Enfield In contrast, he said, the Enfield pro- Henson, Cadence Hicks, Chase Wallace, Asher Wells, walked. She asked if the water tank next Road, but felt the project was “good for posal “is an opportunity for the water Payton Higgins, Trevor Parker Zollman. door had ever burst. the city overall.” tower to come back to life. Gaskin does Hoke, Lexxie Hostetter, Si- A/B – Mary Jude Mayor Frank Friedman offered his Marylin Alexander asked if there these kinds of projects and towns are for- erra Hostetter, Jaeda Jenkins, Beacham, Francesco Ben- thoughts, saying that approving the sale would be a need to blast rock at the hill- tunate to have him invest in their towns.” Jack Johnson, James John- incasa, Kolin Bennington, ordinance was the “first step in many top site for the proposed housing, but There will also be revenue to the city son, Jonathan Kelly, Madi- Aubrey Blackwell, Adrianna steps toward the development of this suggested this would likely be impossible from property taxes and water fees, he son Lipscomb, Desire Long, Bowyer, Matthew Brittain, property.” because of the nearby water tank owned noted, and the property is surplus to the brady Major, Riley McDan- Mariyah Burnett, Caleb He recalled a contrasting effort by the by the Maury Service Authority. How- city. A suggestion last summer to turn the iel, Maisen McKemy, Avery Chittum, Olivia Clark, Mor- city to dispose of its vacant land on Spott- ever, City Manager Noah Simon said that property into a dog park had been “shot Merchant, Tristan Monahan, gan Derr, Holden Dorey, swood Drive by sending out a request for while not blasting there would “seem to down,” he recalled. Finally, he said, an Lola Mulitalo, Ann Mul- Sophie Dreyer, Ryan Flint, proposals, resulting in “a lot of time and make sense,” he didn’t know the answer upcoming project by the city to spend likin, Zachariah Palmer, Chance Gaines, Katelynn effort by the developers, and the city then to her question. He added that he’d heard $68,000 to tear down a pump station on Caylin Parker, Derek Ray, Hartless, Keylie Hayslett, decided they didn’t want to sell.” That that blasting can be done near such struc- the property could now be dropped, sav- Jenna Reter, Danielle Smith, Jaycee Hostetter, Brody Ju- effort, he said, had been “very public and tures, if smaller charges are used. ing the city that cost. Grace Strumb, Will Swee- lian, Kayleigh Knick, Chloe very open.” David Sigler asked to clarify what “But I feel bad that the developer ney, Corey Wallace, Zach- Marlatt, Jackson Meads, Ari- “But economic development is a dif- would happen to the property if the tower didn’t make contact,” Sigler said again, ary Watts, Colton Weinerth, ana Mitchell, Bryan Mohler, ferent story,” he continued. The devel- is not converted into apartments, as pro- just before casting his vote. Kody Williams, Jasmine Charlotte Obyrne, Tavia Wilmore and Carlos Yebra. Honor Roll RCA The following students were named to the honor roll at Rockbridge Christian Academy for the third nine-week grading period of the 2018-19 school year: First grade - Annabel Gib- son, Bradley Henson, Aislynn Overstreet, Rosalie Renalds, Kaylee Richmond. Third grade - Sydney Hen- son, Jayda Lucas, Araceli Quin- tero. Fifth grade - Nicholas Clark. Sixth grade - Ryan Seaman. Seventh grade - Gail Evans, Nicole Kidin. 10th grade - Heather Harris, Eric Martinez. 11th grade - Katelyn Cason. Tables For The Pavilion 12th grade - Ethan Blevins. As work begins on a timber-framed pavilion at Waddell Elementary school, Boy Scouts of Troop 5 built four large picnic tables for the pavilion over the weekend as part of an Eagle Scout project led by Kevin Squire. Participants included (sitting, clockwise from front left) Scottie Martin, Andrew Lemmer, Kevin Squire, Alex Miller, Ryan Max- well, (standing, from left) James Baker, John Lindberg, PT Calomeris and Tom Maxwell. SECTION A, PAGE 14 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27, 2019, THE NEWS-GAZETTE www.thenews-gazette.com Poultry Threat continued from page 1 County Looking dry, a little more consistent. … Discretionary language puts us in Against a bind.” The project he referred to that’s under scrutiny is a pair of poul- PMHS try houses planned by Robert Whipple and Fred Whipple Jr. of At 3-Cent Tax Hike Dairy Air Farm off of McElwee Road in Rockbridge Baths. An Under application with an affidavit for the farm structures was submitted Current Draft dents of any of the county’s magisterial to the county on Dec. 7. The proposal was to build two houses districts who utilize RAHC’s services. Investigation measuring 63 by 624 feet each and a waste storage facility that Includes Funds Hinty said he didn’t mind spending would be 68 by 82 feet. money on health care but not on a cam- By Mattie Marsh A neighbor, Gregg Amonette, also of McElwee Road, took For RAHC paign for a “pretty building.” Lyons An alleged threat against issue with the plans and the county regulations governing such replied that the health care providers at Parry McCluer High School By Ed Smith facilities, including the absence of a requirement to have a public RAHC “can’t practice outside.” initiated concern this week, notice about specific proposals. The county subsequently began - - - as well as a police presence A 3-cent tax hike is under consider- working on amending the regulations, but the resulting draft was At a joint meeting of the supervisors on school premises. ation by the Rockbridge County Board not to Amonette’s liking. Amonette filed a lawsuit in Rockbridge and county School Board last Wednes- After one student made a of Supervisors. Circuit Court on Feb. 11 seeking to halt the Whipples’ plans and day, March 21, members of both boards post regarding PMHS on so- Although a decision won’t be made have the county rewrite its regulations. Named as defendants are were in agreement on the level of local cial media, a fellow student until April 8 on what rate to advertise, the county Board of Supervisors, Crickenberger and the Whipples. financial support for the schools next responded to this post with a consensus of the Board of Supervi- In the suit, Amonette describes the Whipples’ plans as “large- year. worries of a school shooting. sors on Monday appeared to be to favor scale, industrial-style poultry farming operation.” He says each Because the state is increasing its A concerned citizen contacted taking to an April 22 public hearing an house would hold “24,000 birds complete with attendant sound, support for the county schools by an Buena Vista schools adminis- advertised real estate tax rate of 73 cents air and water pollution … spread over 25 acres of sensitive en- estimated $849,301 next year, the local trators Monday afternoon and per $100 value. The current rate is 70 vironmental area at the base of a 500-plus acre watershed at the alerted them of the potential cents. appropriation for operations is slated to confluence of four or five separate drainage channels or streams.” threat. Based on the present rate, the gap go up by only $32,244. The local ap- Crickenberger, he claims, “has proposed to unlawfully relax the “A young man made a between planned expenditures and propriation was expected to go up by a statutory and zoning ordinance requirements in order to approve post on social media regard- projected revenues for fiscal year 2020 slightly higher amount – $71,806 – but the project.” Such actions, the suit asserts, “violate the plaintiff’s ing something he was upset stands at $545,316. Steve Bolster, the that number was lowered when health constitutional right to due process, violate his property rights and about,” said Buena Vista county’s director of fiscal services, told care costs didn’t go up by as much as exceed the zoning administrator’s authority.” Police Chief Keith Hartman the supervisors that a tax rate increase of was projected earlier. The Whipples withdrew their application for the poultry houses Tuesday. “This event hap- 2.2 cents would be needed to fill the gap. Still, health care costs for the divi- on Feb. 13 as county officials moved the process forward to revise pened at the school. Later a Increasing the tax rate a full 3 cents sion’s employees are rising by 13.4 the regulations. young woman made a post on would generate an additional $219,000 percent. To minimize the impact on social media in response to in revenues over expenditures. The su- employees, the division is budgeting Proposed Changes To Rules the other student’s post, wor- pervisors indicated they would like to $231,131 to soften the financial blow. Poultry houses are a by-right use in agricultural districts but rying that the student would put these excess funds into a restricted School Board members made it clear they must conform to site plan regulations. The proposed revisions be taking a gun to school.” account earmarked for capital improve- that they want employees to be able to that were taken to a public hearing on March 13 include clarify- Both students were ques- ments. fully realize the 2 percent pay raises that ing setback requirements as they relate to public road frontage, tioned by authorities and Buffalo Supervisor John Higgins they’re getting. reducing setbacks from water sources, eliminating discretionary the juvenile accused of the suggested setting up this account so “Raises are a primary goal,” said language and deferring to the state oversight of nutrient manage- threat will not attend classes they wouldn’t have to continue dipping School Board Chairman Wendy Lovell. ment plans. or school functions while into unencumbered reserves when con- “We worked very hard last year to bring Under the current ordinance, setbacks must be 300 feet from authorities finish the investi- fronted with capital expenses. The ac- salaries up to the middle [of our cohorts] property lines and 150 feet from public roads. A proposed revision gation, according to a state- count would be designated for county so that we’re competitive. I don’t want would clarify that a containment system that is 150 feet from a ment about the alleged threat projects, including ones for the schools, to see us slip from the middle. Other road did not have to be 300 feet from a property line on the other from Superintendent Dr. John said Higgins. [comparable divisions] are looking at 2 side of the road. Keeler sent out to parents late Also Monday, the supervisors of- to 3 percent raises. We have great teach- Also under existing rules, the facility must be 600 feet from Monday. fered staff guidance on four specific ers and we want to keep them.” water sources, including sinkholes. However, the ordinance gives Keeler said that police and spending requests. They decided to Also at last week’s meeting, the su- the zoning administrator discretion to reduce the setback if it can schools determined it was spend $21,000 on professional ser- pervisors were asked if the schools could be justified based on evidence generated by certified experts. A safe for the school to open on vices for federal consulting, appropriate take $80,000 in leftover funds at the end proposed revision would reduce the required setback to 100 feet Tuesday, March 26. However, $15,000 for the Rockbridge Area Trans- of this fiscal year to pay for a trailer to and eliminate the discretionary provision. a police presence will remain portation Services, take $100,000 from house the schools’ transportation offices The proposed ordinance amendment acknowledges that the at the school for the rest of the unassigned reserves in fiscal year 2020 on Greenhouse Road. Those offices are Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation has authority week. for the building/expansion project of the having to move from their present loca- for developing nutrient management plans for livestock contain- Buena Vista schools re- Rockbridge Area Health Care Center, tion, in a Virginia Department of Trans- ment systems. ported average attendance and approve a one-time $10,000 appro- portation building on Waddell Street, across the division on Tues- priation for Boxerwood Gardens. because this space won’t be available Public Comments Aired day. Nearly 20 people spoke at the March 13 public hearing offering As he did at the supervisors’ previ- much longer. a wide range of opinions on the subject. The farming community ous meeting, Natural Bridge Supervi- Hinty suggested the division look was well represented, as were those who share Amonette’s con- sor David Hinty stated his opposition into how much it would cost to get Journey Ends cerns about purported environmental risks associated with poultry to contributing $100,000 to RAHC’s a prefab building instead of a trailer. houses. capital campaign. Kerrs Creek Supervi- “We’ve got 90 days to get out,” re- For ‘Idol’ “I have a big objection to reducing the 600-foot setback from sor Dan Lyons pointed out that Hinty’s sponded Randy Walters, the schools’ water sources to 100 feet,” said Rachel Johnson of Kerrs Creek. Natural Bridge district has the most resi- transportation supervisor. “It’s hard to not impact the water table with our karst topography. Hopeful Why should we lessen our standards? Why go back?” Area residents finally got “There are tremendous economic benefits to poultry houses,” their chance to see SaraJane said Hobie Bauhan, president of the Virginia Poultry Federation. McDonald Sunday night on “It’s helping keep family farming alive, preserving open space. In “American Idol.” Rockbridge County, it’s limited by topography. Poultry farmers But, as the aspiring country are good stewards for the environment.” music singer posted on Face- Amonette admonished Commission members to “set high stan- book that evening, the episode dards for poultry houses to protect human health. We should fol- represented the end of her low best practices for how waste is stored and handled. We should “American Idol” journey. use fact-based evaluations and common sense. … We should have After competing against high standards – not the lowest common denominators of other ClassifiedsClassifieds thousands of contestants to localities.” earn a golden ticket for “Hol- Tom Stanley, county Extension agent, said poultry houses do lywood Week,” McDonald not pose public health or safety risks and that the facilities them- ? had performed as an individual selves “are not a significant source of pollution. Enclosed and cli- for the judges in the first phase mate controlled, modern poultry housing are a safe addition to our of the Hollywood Week com- rural community.” petition. According to Stanley, “Contract poultry production is the ‘en- Furniture? For those watching for gine that pulls the train’ of Shenandoah Valley agriculture. The a glimpse of McDonald on profits and cash flow availed by poultry production contracts are Autos? Sunday, however, the results the underpinning of numerous farm enterprises that benefit our Homes for sale may have been confusing. Her local economy.” Of the five planned poultry production farms in name, “SJ,” was called out and the county, he said, “four of them will have a person under the by owner? she was seen stepping forward age of 35 as the principal owner and operator. For now, contract among a line a contestants, poultry production is the one farm enterprise where a young person Whatever you’re leading many to believe she can secure financing and capture a viable living income within 18 had made it onto the group months of construction.” seeking, you’ll singing round. Lee Merrill of Kerrs Creek suggested the Planning Commission find it in However, as her mother appoint a study group to “determine what’s reasonable” regarding Jane McDonald pointed out, revisions to the regulations, “rather than dropping all the way back. “[American Idol] changed What is a reasonable setback?” it up and sent the back row Louise Ward said she moved to Lexington from Rockingham through instead of those they County, in part, to get away the preponderance of poultry opera- qÜÉ=kÉïëJd~òÉííÉ called to the front; those were tions there. “It’s very hard to go much distance without recogniz- sent home.” ing the smell,” she said. “It lowers the water quality. Take a field Call today to start In her Facebook post, Sara- trip to Rockingham County and you’ll see what the impact is. … Jane explained, “As things Lowering the quality of living is not forward thinking. There are your subscription! seem a little unclear, I unfortu- other ways to support farming.” nately didn’t advance through Jon McDonald of Walkers Creek said his family farm includes Hollywood Week.” poultry houses. “Nobody complains of the smells. There are no Even so, McDonald is health risks. The waste is enclosed. It’s regulated by the [Depart- 463-3113 grateful for the experience. “It ment of Environmental Quality] and DCR. The waste is a very was so cool that they showed valuable organic fertilizer. [The poultry operation] allows us to my line and skimmed over me, keep farming full-time.” even saying my name,” said - - - McDonald in her post. “All At the conclusion of the public hearing, the Commission de- in all, I am so grateful for this ferred taking action, directing staff to readvertise proposed changes 20 West Nelson St., Lexington experience. I had an absolutely to the ordinance to include more information. The Commission ball during my time on Idol. I will again take up the issue at its next meeting on April 10. wouldn’t change a thing!” B1 Lifestyle MARCH 27, 2019 Hornsby, Grey Added To Kiln’s Lineup Lime Kiln Theater has announced two additions Advance tickets for Bruce Hornsby & The to its 2019 schedule: Bruce Hornsby & The Noise- Noisemakers are $65. The show starts at 7:30 p.m. makers with opener Sam Amidon on Sunday, June Every ticket for this show includes either a digital 23, and JJ Grey & Mofro on Thursday, July 18. download or CD copy of Bruce Hornsby’s forth- coming album, “Absolute Zero.” Ticket buyers will Tickets for both shows are on sale now at www. receive an email with more details about this offer limekilntheater.org. Both shows will be ticketed approximately seven days after their purchase. separately and are not included with the season Advance tickets for JJ Grey & Mofro are $35, pass. while tickets will be $40 at the door.

‘Dumbo,’ Leaping Leprechauns Seventy-five runners participated in the third annual Leprechaun Leap 5K sponsored by the Lexington Rotary Club Saturday. The ‘Captain event started and ended at Central Elementary and benefited the Rockbridge Area Christmas Basket Program. Bagpipe music ac- companied the runners once again as they ran across the campus Marvel’ at Virginia Military Institute. The overall male winner was 17-year- old Josh Wawrzyniak of Lexington whose finishing time was just over 19 minutes and the overall female winner was 16-year-old Kick Off Karalyn Timmes of Lexington in just over 21 minutes. For full race results, visit commonwealthtiming.net. The top winners of the dif- ferent age categories are pictured below. (Claudia Schwab photos) Hull’s Season This winter has definitely left its mark on the area with the rain, snow and the sometimes bitter cold tempera- tures, but the best sign that spring is just around the corner is opening weekend at Hull’s Drive-In Theatre. After four-and-a-half months, Hull’s is set to open the gates on the 69th sea- son of movies on Friday, March 29, which also marks the 20th anniversary of Hull’s Angels – the member- supported nonprofit organization that keeps the outdoor movies coming to Rockbridge County. This year there is a wonderful lineup of movies coming out of Hollywood so Hull’s leaders are hoping that Mother Nature will cooperate and give them a great season of weather to go with the great movies. “We have so many movies that are expecting to be big hits such as ‘Aveng- ers: Endgame,’ ‘John Wick 3: Parabel- lum,’ ‘Godzilla: King of the Monsters,’ ‘Toy Story 4,’ ‘Aladdin,’ ‘Shaft’ and ‘Spider-Man: Far From Home,’ just to name a few,” said Lauren Summers, ex- ecutive director. “We will also be holding a 50-year reunion tribute to Woodstock on the weekend of Aug. 16-18,” she continued. “We are opening with ‘Dumbo’ and ‘Captain Marvel,’ which are great fam- ily movies.” Memberships to Hull’s Angels are available with lots of additional benefits this season, including several free Mem- ber nights. Individual memberships are $20 and family memberships are $50. These funds help sustain the mission of providing quality and affordable family entertainment for the community, said Summers. “The concession stand will continue to have all the great items at very afford- Singers Stage Highland Fling In Spring able prices and there are sure to be new items and specials throughout the sea- son,” she said. W&L Group To Preview Scotland Tour Double features this year will con- tinue to be only $7 for adults, $3 for Washington and Lee University’s Univer- the Christ story from before the birth in Ju- Glass,” followed by the tenors and basses children 5-11 and free for children 4 and sity Singers, under the direction of visiting bilate Deo by Giovanni Gabrieli through the taking on the Scottish traditional, “Annie under. Hull’s accepts credit cards at the choral director Morgan Luttig, will perform crucifixion depicted in Daniel Elder’s “Seven Laurie.” The Scottish set will culminate in gate for tickets with a 50-cent per trans- a concert on Tuesday, April 2, at 8 p.m. in Last Words from the Cross.” Jonathan Quick’s “Loch Lomond,” truly action fee. the Wilson Concert Hall. The Department The first set will then transition silently bringing the “bonny banks of Loch Lomond” Also this year, Hull’s will be offering of Music at Washington and Lee invites the into “Let My Love Be Heard” by Jake to Lexington. a community market to crafters, vendors, public to see this preview concert of the sing- Runestad, beginning a set on “Humanness in The concert will round out with an all- flea marketers, bake sales and all other ers’ upcoming tour of Scotland. Grief.” The first half of the performance will American set, featuring pieces from the Ap- interested parties on Saturday, May 18, This ensemble is recognized as one of the culminate in Tim Brent’s “Peace Song.” palachian mountain tradition, a spiritual titled from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Space rental will finest collegiate a cappella choirs on the East It is tradition for The University Singers’ “My Soul’s Been Anchored in the Lord” ar- be $20 and applications will be available Coast, touring nationally or internationally international tours to include a set of reper- ranged by Carol Barnett, and other folksong beginning April 1. every year. This year on their tour of Scot- toire from home, as well as repertoire from favorites. The performance will end with the All the information concerning the land, the University Singers will perform at the country to which they are traveling. The University Singers traditions, Stephen Pau- movies, the community market and locations such as Rosslyn Chapel, St. An- second half of the program will begin with a lus’s “The Road Home” and James Erb’s other events at Hull’s Drive-In can be drew’s, and Stirling Castle’s Chapel Royal. Scottish mouth-music piece titled “Fionng- “Shenandoah.” found at www.hullsdrivein.com. Movie The tour program will feature a variety of huala” by Michael McGlynn, testing the lim- information is also available by calling works broken into four larger sets. The first its of how fast a singer can articulate Gaelic Tickets to the Scotland Kickoff Concert the movie line at 463-2621 or following set, titled “Through the Life,” examines sa- text. The altos and sopranos will join forces are free, but required. Call the Lenfest Center Hull’s Drive-In on Facebook and Twit- cred experience of Holy Week — exploring in a moving arrangement of “The Parting box office at 458-8000 to reserve tickets. ter. PAGE 2, SECTION B, THE NEWS-GAZETTE, LEXINGTON, VIRGINIA, MARCH 27, 2019, www.thenews-gazette.com From Bob Dylan To Aerial Tangos Mitchell is a Chicago- Davies Strakse (W&L W&L Dancers based dance performance ’19) collaborated with Spen- Take The Stage artist and international edu- cer Alascio (W&L ’19) and cator who is recognized for professor Davies on an aerial This Weekend his physical theatre/clown- bungee dance that incorpo- The Washington and ing technique. His work, rates new technology and Lee University Depart- “All I Need Is …,” is a spoof brings aerial innovation to ment of Theatre, Dance and on love and human relation- the Keller stage. Film Studies will present ships. Straske’s idea for her the W&L Repertory Dance Tomlinson is currently piece was developed during Company Friday and Sat- on faculty at Hubbard Street an independent study project urday, March 29 and 30, at Dance Chicago, the Hub- that sought to reframe a typi- 7 p.m., and Sunday, March bard Street Youth Dance cal tango by approaching the 31, at 2 p.m., in a program Program, and The Joffrey duet with one dancer rigged of multifaceted dance works Academy of Chicago. Her to a single point bungee created by nationally re- work, “Homesick Blues,” is performing with an unteth- nowned choreographers. an abstract composition for ered partner. This concept This fully produced con- 10 dancers. The dance has was made possible by the cert of six works contains four distinct sections, each creation of new rigging Gallery Opens At Y Sharan Simkins (at front right) talks about a painting entitled “Maury River Bridge from the fruit of three artistic with a different feel, inspired technology that consists of Jordans Point” with artist Paisley Griffin. With Simkins (to her left) are Mary Sayre and residencies that occurred by and set to the music of a 20-foot truss that Davies, Paul Belo (in front) and Pauline Mason (in back) at the March 17 opening of the Y Art throughout the semester. Bob Dylan. who is tethered to Straske, Gallery, a museum quality space displaying art and photography at the Rockbridge Area Nationally renowned cho- climbs in order to raise and YMCA. “We might be the only Y in the land to have a gallery of this kind,” said Simkins. reographers Taylor Mitch- D’Arcy has danced with lower her. Constructed by She and Griffin were two of the four contributing artists; others were Susan Harb and Laure ell, Jessica Tomlinson, and Cedar Lake Contemporary professional aerial riggers Stevens-Lubin. Their work will remain on display for six months before a new show will Shaun Boyle D’Arcy each Ballet Company and Bal- and overseen by theater de- take its place in the space. (Claudia Schwab photo) spent four days at Washing- letMet, among other com- partment technical director ton and Lee offering master panies, and has performed Tom Hackman and profes- classes and holding intensive in David Dorfman’s “Un- sor Shawn Paul Evans, it’s a choreographic rehearsals derground” at the BAM new step toward broadening with W&L dance students. Nextwave Festival, and in and deepening the aerial pro- Art Historian To Discuss Artistic director Jenefer the London 2012 Olympic gram at W&L. Davies, speaking about cu- Torch Relay performances The evening also in- rating this performance, in England. Her dance, cludes a restaging of Davies’ 16th Century Combat Imagery said, “Bringing together “Gambaru,” is based on a 2006 work, “Blame Game.” An art historian specializing in the visual to promote and commemorate his military guest artists, faculty and Japanese expression that The performance will be arts in Northern Europe during the early mod- campaigns. Focusing par- students creates a beautiful refers to perseverance and held in the Lenfest Center ern period will give a lecture at Virginia Mili- ticularly on woodcut images synergy. A palpable force enduring difficult times. It for the Arts. Tickets can be tary Institute Wednesday, April 3, at 8 p.m. in of warfare, Silver will ex- of teaching and learning is was commonly used during purchased at 458-8000 or Marshall Hall’s Gillis Theater. amine Maximilian’s artistic created through the artistic the 2011 earthquake and tsu- online at https://www.wlu. Dr. Larry Silver, Farquhar professor of art patronage and propagandistic process.” nami recovery. edu/lenfest-center. history, emeritus, at the University of Penn- self-fashioning as a military sylvania will give the talk “Maximizing the leader. Military: 16th-Century Warfare Imagery by Emperor Maximilian I.” This talk is sponsored SILVER Lee Relative, DeLaney In the early decades of the 16th century, by Sigma Tau Delta, VMI’s the Holy Roman Emperor Maximilian I com- Department of English, Rhetoric, and Hu- missioned many works of art from promi- manistic Studies, and the Dean’s Academic To Meet In W&L Talk nent German Renaissance artists that served Speakers Program. By Katherine Weaver “It’s been home to me for nearly my whole life, and it’s Cultural Washington and Lee his- been good to me,” DeLaney tory professor Ted DeLaney said about W&L. Awareness and the Rev. Rob W. Lee, a - - - Program distant relative of Robert E. The Rev. Lee has pub- Lee, will meet for the first licly spoken out against Gen. DeLANEY LEE At Dabney time to discuss changes at Lee’s slave ownership and al- Washington and Lee Univer- legiance to the Confederacy. sity in a public conversation at - - - Rather than dedicating statues A Cultural Awareness the law school Thursday. DeLaney’s compelling and buildings in his name, the Program will be presented The event will start at 3 story is familiar to many local Rev. Lee has called for re- at Dabney S. Lancaster p.m. in the Moot Courtroom. residents. At 19, he began form. Community College on If extra seats are needed, an work for the university’s fa- “As a pastor, it is my moral Wednesday, April 3, from additional classroom with a cilities staff. Only a year later, duty to speak out against rac- 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Stu- video feed will be available. he started work as a biology ism, America’s original sin,” dents, staff, and community W&L law school profes- laboratory assistant. Lee said at the 2017 MTV guests will host informal sor Carliss Chatman found Video Music Awards. table presentations on their inspiration for the meeting He took advantage of the In his book, “Stained- native country, state or when she met Lee, the great- opportunity for staff to take Glass Millennials,” he em- tribe, family heritage, or great-great-great nephew of one course for credit each phasizes the sin in white tourist destination. Robert E. Lee, in Washington, term, until he was confronted supremacy. Lee’s second At noon, special guest D.C., at a protest against Lee- about becoming a full-time book, “A Sin by Any Other Darly Panebiancowill Jackson Day. student. At 38, DeLaney re- Name,” will be published dance in traditional Peru- In conversation, she ferred to himself as a “non- April 2. vian costume. 314 South Main Street, Lexington 463-7969 learned that the Rev. Lee, an traditional student.” Chatman said that she The program will be Episcopal minister, had never DeLaney earned a doctor- hopes Lee will appreciate the presented in the Moomaw been to Lexington, despite his ate in history from the Col- university’s strides toward Center. Sonny Side Café family’s history with the city. lege of William and Mary, honoring other historical fig- will sell food on the main That’s when Chatman got and began teaching at W&L ures. campus between 7:30 a.m. the idea to introduce him to in 2001. He plans to retire this “I think getting him here and 1:30 p.m. DeLaney, a fourth-generation spring. to see it’s not the place it was For more information, St. Patrick’s Preschool Lexingtonian and graduate of He will stay in Lexington when his parents were here, call DSLCC Student Ac- 221 West Nelson Street, Lexington its former segregated black following his retirement, but and it’s not even the place it tivities at (540) 863-2828. public high school. he laughs about having no was 10 years ago is impor- Open HOuse Chatman said that the goal plans to hang out in Newcomb tant,” she said. of the meeting is to expose Hall, the history department’s Chatman will be moder- Mon., April 1 - Fri., April 5 Lee to the positive aspects home. Instead, he would like ating the discussion between 9:00 am - 11 am of the Lexington community to spend time at the Special DeLaney and Lee, and she using DeLaney’s personal Collections department of the said that she hopes it feels as Newly Renovated! story. university library. if the audience is “eavesdrop- Now accepting applications for “We’ve diversified,” she DeLaney said that he ping” on a casual conversation Fall 2019 said. “It’s not all rich kids, wants to use the Special Col- between the men. you know; people have these lections to explore the history Editor’s note: Katherine Ages 2 to 5 years (children in pull-ups welcome) stereotypes they keep perpe- of the university, something Weaver is a sophomore at trating, but they’ve never been he has been connected to for Washington and Lee Univer- Programs Available here to get exposed to it.” more than 50 years. sity. Two, Three, Four or Five days a Week 9am to 12 pm Alleghany Mountain Crafters Association 540 463-3533 stpatrickspreschool.com 2019 Spring Craft Show Applications available online or at Parish House Sat., April 6 - 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mountain View Elememtary School Clifton Forge Middle School Exit 21 off I-64, Low Moor, VA FREE ADMISSION Contact Rosemary Newcomb at (540) 863-8566 or visit our website at www.alleghanymtncrafters.org for registration and vendor information. Remember To Recycle Food Provided ~ The Largest Show in the Alleghany Highlands www.thenews-gazette.com, MARCH 27, 2019, THE NEWS-GAZETTE, LEXINGTON, VIRGINIA, SECTION B, PAGE 3 Calendar Of Events Falling Spring Bette King, 463-5617 Happy spring to everyone. Carr was elected to the elder Wednesday, March 27 1 p.m. – Panel discussion, 8 p.m. – Concert, Uni- 7 p.m. – Concert, “Hal- Hope everyone has a great class of 2020 to fill a vacant 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. - “Perspectives on Interna- versity Singers, preview of lelujah!” Festive Music by few months. spot by an elder who resigned. Program, “A New Look tional Crises: Humanitar- group’s upcoming tour of Handel, Rockbridge Choral I want to apologize for tak- Linda Pollock, Joyce Arthur at Human Trafficking ian Intervention,” Center for Scotland, Wilson Concert Society with chamber orches- ing a break from writing for and John Raynel were elected Through a Community Global Learning, W&L. Hall, Lenfest Center, W&L; tra and soloists, Lexington the paper. There has been a lot to trustees. Lens,” Moomaw Center on 6 p.m. – Cakewalk, 50/50 free, but tickets required by Presbyterian Church. going on, but I’m back now Lenten luncheons are DSLCC’s Clifton Forge cam- drawing and raffle drawing, calling box office. and things will move forward. being held on Wednesdays at pus and via teleconferencing door prizes, food available, Saturday, April 13 Pastor Ken Chorle re- noon at Glasgow Presbyterian at the Rockbridge Regional cake donations appreciated, Wednesday, April 3 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Red signed from Falling Spring Church all the way to the week Center. sponsored by the Ebenezer 8 p.m. – Talk, “Maxi- Cross blood drive, Natural Presbyterian Church on of Easter. You bring a packed 3:30 p.m. – Meeting, Methodist Women, Rock- mizing the Military: 16th- Bridge firehouse, sponsored March 10. The Rev. Hardy lunch and sides; drinks, and Rockbridge Area Commu- bridge Baths Fire Department. Century Warfare Imagery by Natural Bridge Ruritans. (from Roanoke) filled the pul- desserts are provided. nity Services Board, 241 7 p.m. – Performance, by Emperor Maximilian I,” 1-3 p.m. – Build-a-Bet- pit this Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. David Pol- Greenhouse Road. W&L Repertory Dance Larry Silver, Gillis Theater, ter-Birdhouse competition, Also, Wes Shepherd, Mar- lock recently celebrated 51 Company, Lenfest Center. Marshall Hall, VMI. a fundraiser for Boys Home jorie Austin and Marla Kay years of marriage. Celebrating Thursday, March 28 7:30 p.m. – Play, “Arse- of Virginia, Grace Episco- Fauber were elected to the birthdays are Travis Emore, 3 p.m. – Public conversa- elder class of 2021; Shirley Anne Tyree and Ed Coffey. nic and Old Lace,” Chandler Thursday, April 4 pal Church; to register, call tion, W&L history profes- Hall Auditorium, SVU. 4 to 6 p.m. – Open house, sor Ted DeLaney and the (540) 965-7703 or visit www. 6 to 9 p.m. – Cakewalk, to Blue Ridge Parkway season lasgow Rev. Rob W. Lee to discuss boyshomeofva.org. G support the Southern Gospel preview, Virginia Horse Cen- Carolyn Bradley, 258-2720 changes at the university, Festival in July at Glen Maury ter. Moot Courtroom, W&L law Sunday, April 14 Park, sponsored by Greater 7 p.m. – Spring concert, This week’s speaker will be Mariana Gopadze, a school. 10 a.m. – Oxford forum, Vision Pentecostal Assembly, W&L’s Bluegrass Ensem- for the Lenten Luncheon at retired Presbyterian minister. 7:30 p.m. – Play, “Arse- “The Idea of Confession in at the Buena Vista firehouse. ble, Stackhouse Theater, Glasgow Presbyterian Church That pesky stomach virus nic and Old Lace,” Chandler the Confessions of St. Au- Elrod Commons. will be Kaye Wass from St. paid a visit to our house this Hall Auditorium, SVU. gustine,” Kevin Crotty, Ox- Sunday, March 31 John’s Episcopal Church. past week - first my hubby, 8 p.m. – Concert, Univer- ford Presbyterian Church. 10 a.m. – Oxford forum, Saturday, April 6 Come join them, bring a bag then me. My heart goes out to sity Jazz Ensemble, Wilson discussion on the best hikes 8 a.m. to noon – Kids lunch, beginning at noon. those who have experienced Concert Hall, Lenfest Center, Tuesday, April 16 led by Horace Douty, Oxford Fishing Day, children 12 and Drinks and desserts are pro- this. I wouldn’t wish it on my W&L, free. 6 p.m. – Spring music pro- Presbyterian Church. under only, Natural Bridge vided. Next week’s speaker worst enemy. gram, “At the Bandstand!”, 2 p.m. – Performance, State Park. Friday, March 29 Mountain View Elementary W&L Repertory Dance 10 a.m. to noon – Volun- Noon – Concert, MRSC’s Company, Lenfest Center. teer training for Hoofbeats, School. Pickers and Singers, present- 7 to 8:30 p.m. – Meeting, Parkway Open House At VHC ing “Music of the Irish” and 4:30 p.m. – Jazz concert at the Hoofbeats barn, Vir- with musicians from Charlotte ginia Horse Center; call 464- Rockbridge Camera Club, The National Park Service the Blue Ridge Parkway, “Music of the Month,” Maury Tom Cerul to discuss stacking River Senior Center. N.C., including saxophonist 3337 for information. is inviting the public to attend Eastern National and other Greg Jarrell and singer Dawn 1 to 5 p.m. – Bull & Oys- and photographing wildflow- a Blue Ridge Parkway season nonprofits who support the 7 p.m. – Performance, ers, Piovano Room, Rock- W&L Repertory Dance Anthony, question-and-an- ter Fest, benefit for Rock- preview, an open house style Parkway, will also be on bridge Regional Library. Company, Lenfest Center. swer and education session bridge Area Health Center, event highlighting Parkway hand to discuss the roles each 7 p.m. – Play, “Soviet for young people at 3 p.m., at the Virginia Horse Center; activities and upcoming proj- group plays and how to get Saturday, April 27 Souls,” presented by the Grace Episcopal Church. tickets available by calling ects, at the Virginia Horse involved in this work. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Blue Washington and Lee Russian 464-8700, ext. 7118, or at Center on April 4 from 4 to Ridge Garden Club’s Area Studies language stu- Monday, April 1 rockahc.org. 6 p.m. FLYING dents, Stackhouse Theater, 8 p.m. – Concert, “Within 5 p.m. – Barbecue Lexington-Natural Bridge The open house is one of WITHOUT WINGS Elrod Commons, W&L. Our Reach,” Washington chicken dinner, meal in- House and Garden Tour, as only two to be given by the Biomechanical Insights part of the 2019 Virginia His- Park Service; the other is in to becoming a better runner, and 7:30 p.m. – Play, “Arse- and Lee University Wind En- cludes coleslaw, green beans, a glimpse at the hand of God Blowing Rock, N.C., the day nic and Old Lace,” Chandler semble, Wilson Concert Hall, apple sauce, dessert, tea or toric Garden Week. by John N. Tucker Hall Auditorium, SVU. Lenfest Center. lemonade, $10, Raphine fire- 10 a.m. – Great Strides before. Retired Track & Cross Country Coach house. for Cystic Fibrosis walk, National Park Service Rockbridge YMCA Saturday, March 30 Tuesday, April 2 check-in begins at 9 at Jordans staff will be on hand to pro- 790 N Lee Highway, Lexington 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – 6 p.m. – Program, “Con- Sunday, April 7 Point and walk begins at 10; vide a “behind the scenes” March 27th at 7:00 pm “What Does It Mean to Be- fident Steps to Homeowner- 10 a.m. – Oxford forum, sign up at cff.org/greatstrides look into the Parkway with - Our bodies as machines- Basic physics, over 20 information stations. muscle function, and motion come Beloved Community,” ship,” Toria Brown, Piovano Christian Haskett on Bud- or call Dick and Karen Emrey - Applicable principles of Kinesiology a workshop with Greg Jarrell, Room, Rockbridge Regional dhism, Oxford Presbyterian at 463-1961 or rckjemrey4@ Representatives from -Components of the running stride Parkway partner groups, in- Grace Episcopal Church. Library. Church. comcast.net. -“Harry”, the mechanical leg cluding the Blue Ridge Park- - Supernaturally intelligent design? way Foundation, Friends of - Cautions High Bridge Esther Pennington, 291-2629 High Bridge Presbyterian church/manse grounds cleanup The Natural Bridge/ Church appreciated having Joe day. Rain date is April 6. Glasgow food pantry distri- Hawes as guest speaker this The High Bridge Presby- bution day will be Saturday, past Sunday while the Rev. terian Women will host the March 30, from 9 to 11 a.m. Jason Grimes and family at- spring gathering for the Roa- tended a wedding in South noke Valley, Highlands, and Carolina. New River Valley neighbor- STATE MOVIES 3 hoods on Sunday, April 7, High Bridge extends sym- 12 W. NELSON STREET LEXINGTON, VA 463-3424 pathy to the family of Faye beginning at 2 p.m. with reg- istration; the meeting begins at DUMBO PG Worley in the passing of her FRI.: 7:20 & 9:40 STARTS mom, Shirley Brown of Vin- 2:30 p.m. SAT.: 12:25, 3:10 & 5:45 FRI. Community weekly Lenten SUN.: 2:20, 4:40 & 7:20 ton. Mrs. Brown’s memorial MON.-WED.: 2:20, 7:20 & 9:40 services continue Wednesday, service was held Friday in CAPTAIN MARVEL PG-13 Vinton. March 27, at noon at Glasgow FRI.: 7:00 & 9:20 Presbyterian Church. Guest SAT.: 12:30, 5:30 & 7:40 HELD SUN.: 2:00, 4:20 & 7:00 OVER Thursday, March 28, at 7 speaker will be the Rev. Kay MON.-WED.: 2:00, 7:00 & 9:20 p.m., High Bridge continues Waff, pastor at St. John’s Epis- US PG-13 the Bible study, Exploring FRI.: 7:10 & 9:30 copal Church, Glasgow. On SAT.: 2:40, 5:10 & 8:10 HELD Christ’s Church, taught by the April 3, the guest speaker will SUN.: 2:10, 4:30 & 7:10 OVER MON.-WED.: 2:10, 7:10 & 9:30 Rev. Grimes. be the Rev. Marina Gopadze, The Met Opera Die Walkure Saturday, March 30, the retired pastor from Buchanan will be playing Sat., March 30 deacons have scheduled a Presbyterian Church. at 12:00 pm.

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This event provides an opportunity to learn The all-student band will perform in a wide more about how people can and have helped oth- range of styles. The big band era will be well- ers during times of global crisis or need. represented, but so, too, will more modern times. Presenters include Dr. Mohamed Kamara, Tower of Power’s “Soul Vaccination,” one of the who will speak on the issue of the 1991-2002 band’s favorite numbers to funk-out on, shines civil war in Sierra Leone; Maggie Haskett, who the spotlight on Chad Thomas, ’21. Quincy will address humanitarian intervention from the Jones’s theme from the hit TV show “Ironside” Jewish teachings on the call/command to engage and Hank Levy’s theme from the recent movie Bluegrass At Stackhouse in this issue; Dr. Mark Coddington, who will look Washington and Lee University’s Bluegrass Ensemble will offer its spring “Whiplash” add to the punch. at crisis response and the use of digital tools to concert on Thursday, April 4, beginning at 7 p.m. in Stackhouse Theater. Two students, junior Simon Marland and coordinate humanitarian efforts; and Dr. Marcos The concert is open to the public and no tickets are required. This year’s senior Joe Wen, will have their compositions Perez, who will look at the political consequences songs include traditional bluegrass and blues tunes, one of which, “Soldier’s premiered. Wen’s “Escape From Dreamscape” of the working-class decline. Joy,” actually dates back 200 years to Scotland. The repertoire ranges from features his own masterful guitar, and Marland’s With a focus on humanitarian intervention, the Grateful Dead to Dolly Parton, the Stanley Brothers to Toto, and fea- “Soul Vacation” was written in preparation for participants will hear about these four different tures a version of “Shallow,” recently recognized by the Academy Awards as next season’s collaboration with the W&L Dance perspectives, then break into focus groups to have Best Original Song. An original song, “Watch Me Run,” composed by W&L Department. a more in-depth discussion based on one of the senior Zack Ely, will be debuted as well. The five W&L students and three presentations they found particularly interesting. Cellist Hyun Song, a sophomore, will show- staff members have worked all semester preparing for this performance. case her sound on a new jazz version of Saint- Lunch will be provided on a first come, Saëns’s “The Swan.” Another sophomore, first served basis from Napa Thai. 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Glasgow Eying New Sports Complex ‘Within Our Reach’ By Lisa Perry used for site development, including an The Washington and Lee University Wind En- upcoming site survey for a cost of $900. semble will perform its winter term concert, The town of Glasgow is exploring cre- Rollback taxes on the land use will total “Within Our Reach,” on April 1 at 8 p.m. in the ation of a new baseball and softball com- $400 or so to get the project underway, Wilson Concert Hall. The concert is free. On plex at the old carnival grounds. Ellestad said. the program are works by Frank Ticheli, John Interim Town Manager Jon Ellestad Additionally, Council agreed that stud- Philip Sousa, Anthony O’Toole and the consor- said the Rockbridge County Board of Su- ies on which baseball and softball leagues tium premiere of the latter’s “Electron’s Dancing.” pervisors approved $15,000 to help fund and tournament directors would actually Heather Ainsworth-Dobbins, bassoon, joins the the project. Town Council members ap- use such a facility would need to be com- UWE in a performance of William Pagan-Perez’s proved a matching $15,000 at the March pleted. Also under scrutiny would be po- “Concertante Boricua No. 2” with the composer 12 Town Council meeting. Ellestad had tential revenue that the diamonds would in attendance. The world premiere of “Within Our presented a design concept to the Board bring to the town. Reach” for narrator and wind ensemble will also earlier this month to help organize the be performed. The piece, written by Carl Hol- project, which is still in the preliminary “That’s a big piece of property,” Elles- mquist and presented with Dr. Gregory Parker, planning stages. tad told Town Council early in the project narrator, draws its text from the speeches given The owner of the property has agreed planning stages. The town is responsible by President Barack Obama during his time in to donate it to the town with a deed of for the property’s maintenance and mow- office. gift in the near future. The money will be ing. Call 463-3113 To Place Your Card Here 4 Weeks $20.00 per week 26 Weeks $16.00 per week 13 Weeks $17.00 per week 52 Weeks $15.00 per week Color - $5.00 Extra per week

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REPRESENTING WADDELL at the Virginia State Scho- RCHS STUDENTS PARTICIPATING in the Virginia State REPRESENTING LDMS at the state chess champion- lastic Chess Championships were (back row, from left) Scholastic Chess Championships were (from left) Joe ships were (from left) Paul Drumbl, James Hanstedt, Kalu Luke Drumbl, Edison Rahl, Graham Shester, Noah Alex- Harrison, Cameron Gavaler, Jack Harrison, and Robbie Abah, Nicholas Faulds, Thomas Ayoub-Winder, and Liam ander, Beckett Miskinis, (front row) Sammy Eastwood, Danforth. Courtney Collins. Asher Mason, and (not pictured) Theo Rahl.

Members of the Lexington Students from Waddell El- competed in the K-8 under division, out of 17 teams from in their division, out of 14 Local Chess City Schools Chess Club and ementary School competed in 1200 section, and students across the state; Beckett Mis- teams, and RCHS’s K-12 the Rockbridge County High the K-3 under 600 section of from Rockbridge County kinis placed fifth individually, under 1,400 team finished in Experts School chess club spent the the tournament (“600” refers High School competed in the and Edison Rahl seventh indi- fourth place out of nine teams. weekend of March 9-10 in to the participants’ U.S. chess K-12 under 1,400 and in the vidually, out of a total of 83 RCHS student Joe Harrison Take On Charlottesville participating rating) and in the K-5 under K-12 championship section. players in that division. finished in fourth place in his in the Virginia State Scholas- 1,000 section. Students from Waddell’s K-5 team fin- Lylburn Downing’s K-8 division. The State tic Chess Championships. Lylburn Downing Students ished in second place in their team finished in third place

Two Professors Win All State Colby Ervin has been selected to the 2019 All State Band for State Council Awards saxophone. A junior An associate professor of Medical Institute grants at Rockbridge County economics at Virginia Mili- awarded to the university. High School, he is tary Institute and a professor “Helen I’Anson is with- taking advance place- of biology and research sci- out question exemplary of ment classes and ence at Washington and Lee the teacher-scholar model at seeking an Advanced University have won 2019 Washington and Lee,” said Studies diploma. Outstanding Faculty Awards W&L Provost Marc Conner. Colby is also a mem- from the State Council of “Her work as a dedicated ber of the 2019 W&L I’ANSON DIMITROVA- Higher Education of Virginia. teacher of science and as a Wind Ensemble. They were two of only 13 to GRAJZL recognized scholar in her field win the state honor. is impressive, yet she goes Lt. Col. Valentina Dimi- program that engages cadets beyond this in her leadership trova-Grajzl, associate profes- with service organizations of major university initia- sor of economics and business throughout the community, tives, such as the IQ Center, at Virginia Military Institute, including Project Horizon, the HHMI program, and the and Helen I’Anson, John the SPCA and the Rockbridge Advanced Research Cohort T. Perry Professor of Biol- Area Relief Association. (ARC) and Advanced Immer- ogy and Research Science at During her seven years at sion and Mentoring (AIM) Washington and Lee Univer- VMI, Dimitrova-Grajzl has projects.” sity, received the awards at an published 16 articles. Her In addition to her instru- awards luncheon at the Jeffer- extensive research into eco- mental roles in the develop- son Hotel in Richmond earlier nomics and social science is ment of the IQ Center, and this month. informed by her childhood. the ARC and AIM programs, SCHEV has presented the She grew up in Bulgaria as it she also serves as the HHMI award every year since 1987. transitioned from communism program director and St. An- It recognizes superior ac- to capitalism, and her research drews University Biology complishments in teaching, has included the impact of the Program coordinator. She has research and public service historical origins of institu- demonstrated a commitment among faculty at Virginia’s tions in today’s post-socialist to making science accessible public and private college and nations. to all students, including non- universities. There were 86 Dimitrova-Grajzl was one majors, through hands-on, nominations from across the of three VMI faculty mem- inquiry-based experiences. state this year. bers nominated by the dean’s “Helen is dedicated to en- Dimitrova-Grajzl is VMI’s office this fall. Part of her hancing the diversity of our seventh faculty member to submission included letters of students within the sciences receive the award and is the recommendation from VMI and across the university, and school’s first female recipient. faculty and former students. she works tirelessly to enrich “There are so many peo- “The biggest award for me the learning experience for ple at VMI that deserve this was the letters of support from every W&L student,” said award,” said Dimitrova-Gra- the alumni,” said Dimitrova- Conner. “She has immersed jzl. “It’s really a very holistic Grajzl. “It’s very rewarding to herself in many major uni- approach that VMI faculty do what we do.” versity-wide projects and her take to teaching, research, and One of them, written by contributions to Washington service.” Casey Field ’17, described and Lee have been profound Along with teaching a full Dimitrova-Grajzl’s dedication and transformative.” course load in economics dur- to community service. I’Anson has published 32 ing the academic year, Dim- “Dr. Dimitrova-Grajzl research articles in refereed itrova-Grajzl, who is from develops relationships with journals, often in conjunction Bulgaria, has established a her students that extend far with undergraduate students, summer study aboard course beyond the classroom,” said and has made 55 presentations in central Europe. She is cur- Field. “I deeply respect her as at national and international rently developing a new study both a professor and mentor.” science meetings. abroad program that will take --- students to new and old mem- I’Anson, the other local re- She holds a bachelor’s de- bers of the European Union cipient of an Outstanding Fac- gree in botany and zoology and connect the history, eco- ulty Award, joined the W&L from the University College nomics, and politics of the faculty in 1995, teaching 14 of Wales, Aberystwyth, U.K.; region. different courses, primarily in a Graduate Education Cer- Locally, she is also active physiology and neuroscience. tificate from the University in connecting cadets with the She served as chair of the bi- of Reading, U.K; and a doc- community, co-founding the ology department for six years torate from the University of VMI service club Building and is currently serving as act- Kentucky. She completed a BRIDGES. What began as the ing department chair. She was postdoctoral fellowship at the VMI Women Build with Hab- the primary author and direc- University of Michigan, Ann itat Initiative expanded into a tor of two Howard Hughes Arbor. www.thenews-gazette.com, MARCH 27, 2019, THE NEWS-GAZETTE, LEXINGTON, VIRGINIA, SECTION B, PAGE 7 Straw Tapped To Lead BV Arts Council Buena Vista Arts Council has a new director, Sarah Straw, who will be re- sponsible for organizational and fund- ing management, as well as membership develop- ment and marketing. “I was attracted by BVAC’s mission to build community through the arts,” said Straw. “I’m so thrilled to be back in STRAW the arts world and part of this growing organi- zation.” Straw brings over 10 years of non- profit and arts management, with ex- Chili Time pertise in fundraising, marketing, and During the annual Chili Cook-Off fundraiser for general operations. After earning a Rockbridge Area Habitat for Humanity Sun- bachelor of arts in theatre and a mas- day, Robin Hayslett (above) of Beamme Up ter of business administration, she held BBQ serves chili to one of sons of Eric Lewis positions with a small theater company (standing in back), whose family is a recipient of and more recently with a nonprofit sup- a Habitat house being built in Greenhouse Vil- porting higher education. lage. Beamme-Up BBQ was one of eight eating “Over the last several years we have establishments participating in this year’s event, been building our capacity and pro- which was held at Spencer Home Center. AT grams to become an integral part of the TOP RIGHT, Cattleman’s Market chef Keith Buena Vista community,” said BVAC Walker accepts the People’s Choice Award Board President Tom Roberts. “Sarah’s from Lynn Harris, Habitat director of community background and experience are fantas- relations. He also won first place in the judges’ tic and will really help take us to the awards. Second place went to John Musselman next level as an organization!” of Chef’s Catering. AT RIGHT, some of the 175 Organized in 2015, the BVAC, people attending enjoy sampling the chili. The said Roberts, “seeks to bring hope to event raised just under $5,000. (Claudia Schwab Buena Vista and the Rockbridge re- photos) gion through art and creativity. We are dedicated to community, and believe in cultivating a sense of beauty in the everyday.” Headquartered at 2037 Magnolia Ave., the BVAC’s activities include organizing Mountain Day annually, offering art workshops, sponsoring a scholarship, hosting Artapalooza, and a range of other community-oriented arts activities. The BVAC is supported financially by the city of Buena Vista, the Virginia Commission for the Arts and the Wash- ington and Lee University Foundation. PAGE 8, SECTION B, THE NEWS-GAZETTE, LEXINGTON, VIRGINIA, MARCH 27, 2019, www.thenews-gazette.com Kerrs Creek Rachel Clark, (630) 607-9938 [email protected] Jennifer and Wayne Smith of Radford visited her mother, Jose- phine McCown, last Saturday and attended the Spring Fling dinner at the Effinger Volunteer Fire Department. Jennifer recently retired from her job as radiology technician at New River hospital in Rad- ford after 32 years of service. Ready to hunt for some Easter eggs? New Monmouth Presbyte- rian Church is hosting an Easter egg hunt for children 12 and under on Saturday, April 13, at 3 p.m. We will have games and snacks, as well as the hunt for hundreds of eggs so come and join the fun. New Monmouth folks, if you would like to make cookies, cupcakes, pro- vide drinks or help out with a game, call Janeen Welsh at 460-8147. There will be a spring retreat for all the members of the church the weekend of May 17-18 at Grace Bible Camp. Hurricane relief work is scheduled June 19-22 in Tarboro, N.C. There is work available for all skill levels and plenty of lodging available so please consider joining the mission team. Other ways to contribute include supporting the team through prayer, providing a casserole for a dinner or breakfast, or donating money for on-site food and materials. For more information, contact Janeen Welsh. The Kerrs Creek Ruritan Club met at Bethany Lutheran Church About Healthy Eating on Tuesday, March 19. Ladies served a spaghetti dinner. Don Has- Local families came to The Community further, executive director of the Historic Lexington Foundation, Table room Saturday to learn about nutri- was the guest speaker. He talked about the preservation of Stone- tion and enjoy pancakes in an event spon- wall Jackson Cemetery and Evergreen Cemetery. May is National sored by The Community Table and the Preservation Month. He also spoke about the preservation of old Happy Kids Healthy Kids Chapter. Among barns in our area. Contact Don to find out more or visit the HLF the scenes were (clockwise, from above) website. Anna Feldman, 9, and her sister Rachel, The Ruritan club participated in the community cleanup on Sat- 7, choosing healthy snack food items; Ex- urday. Please keep our roadways and community clean. Thanks to tension agent Rebecca Wilder watching Janet Drake and Bob Williams for putting this together. Household as Michael and Matthew Swift place food hazardous waste collection will be held on Saturday, April 6, at group magnets in their proper column; Maury River Middle School. Thanks to Wayne Spencer and Roger Clay Devening explaining charts on dental Williamson for getting the chuckwagon out of storage and getting health, good nutrition and healthy eating; it ready for another active year. Yael Torres, 7, sampling flavored water; and Tucker Whetstone, 5, accepting his Murat plate of pancakes. (Claudia Schwab pho- Evelyn Ayers, 463-2727 tos) Jeff and Marianne Salb, Church. Kari Corazza will be Brian and Susie Steffel and the director. Bruce and Sheila Williams If anyone would like to were received as new mem- have a lily in Oxford Church bers of Oxford Presbyterian on Easter Sunday, April 21, Church during worship ser- contact Evelyn Ayers or vice on Sunday, March 24. Marty Rockett. The cost is $7. Dr. Horace Douty will talk The Mt. Horeb and Col- about the best trail hikes at the lierstown United Methodist adult forum at Oxford Church churches will have their an- on Sunday, March 31, at 10 nual Easter sunrise service at a.m. The Seclusion at 7 a.m. on April 21. There will be an organi- Participants are needed to zational meeting for vaca- help at the Rise Against Hun- tion Bible school on Sunday, ger event on Saturday, April March 31, at 2 p.m. at Oxford 13, at the Effinger firehouse. www.thenews-gazette.com, MARCH 27, 2019, THE NEWS-GAZETTE, LEXINGTON, VIRGINIA, SECTION B, PAGE 9 Workshops For Nonprofits Planned At DLSCC

A series of two-hour work- shops designed for nonprofit organizations is being hosted by Dabney S. Lancaster Com- munity College’s Workforce Solutions and Community Ed- ucation division, with DSLCC President Dr. John Rainone as the instructor. Three workshops have been scheduled to date. All CENTRAL ELEMENTARY second grade teacher will be held in Room 502 in Cleaning Roadsides In NB Sarah Loving accepts books from Catie Austin- McCarthy Hall on the DSLCC The Natural Bridge Ruritan Club held its annual Community Trash Pickup Day on Brown, representing the new organization Rock- Clifton Forge campus, on the March 16. A total of 28 bags were collected. Members and guests helping out in- bridge Advocates for Tomorrow, for the Read Across following Tuesdays from 3 to cluded (from left) Brad Myers, Kathy Gilbert, Drake Breeden, Owen Breeden, Bob America program in February. 5 p.m. Gilbert, Patricia Powell, Scott Hannah, Craig Campbell, Ann Germain, Kip Germain, “The Responsibilities of Russ Orrison and Karen Orrison. Not pictured is Dane West. Nonprofit Boards” on April New Group In County 30 offers essential training for In an effort to preserve at a need for protecting the new and experienced board imely opics T T least a small population of genetic, ecological, histori- members, providing them Ash trees, the Virginia De- cal or public value of the ash ‘Making A Difference’ with practical information, Tom Stanley partment of Forestry is offer- trees in question. is seeking community sup- resources, and tools that they ing a 50 percent cost-share The application (Form Advocacy port as it creates baskets to can use right away to further Emerald Ash reimbursement treating Ash 6.5) should include a detailed Organization donate to Project Horizon their organizations’ missions. trees that qualify. Eligible and sustainable ‘Ash Preser- that contain critical items “The Nonprofit Board’s Borer Update applicants include individual vation Strategy’ which dem- Tackles Projects that women and children Role in Fundraising” on May landowners, as well as orga- onstrates how the applicant need as they transition 28 provides a clearer under- Virtually all of Virgin- nizations such as; munici- has cared for the trees to this The newly formed back into the community. standing of roles and respon- ia’s forests are now being palities, non-profits, schools, point, and the plans to do so community organization The group wishes to fill sibilities of nonprofit boards impacted by the Emerald universities, and homeowner in the future. Proposed proj- Rockbridge Advocates baskets with bed linens as it relates to fundraising. Ash Borer associations. Only trunk in- ects that are located where for Tomorrow (RAFT) is (queen and twin size), “Making the Ask” on June (EAB). In jection treatment of an ema- EAB presence confirmed working on completing its towels, stuffed animals, 25 will focus on the science Rockbridge mectin benzoate product will in 2015 or later will be pre- “Difference Maker No. 3.” paper towels, laundry de- and art of that magic moment County, it qualify for cost-share. ferred (this includes Rock- RAFT was founded tergent, 13-gallon trash – and the steps leading up is now dif- A quote/bid must be bridge County). with the intention of ful- bags and similar items. to it. Based on practice and ficult to find obtained from a certified VDOF recommends filling community based Donations may be theory, this will help nonprofit an Ash tree Pesticide Applicator to be treating ash trees with trunk “Difference Makers” each dropped off at Rockbridge professionals and board mem- that does not submitted with the Cost- injections of emamectin month within Rockbridge Republican Headquar- bers in making the fundraising show at least Share Application Form benzoate, the most effective County. For Difference ters, 205C S. Main St., process effective and efficient. some damage from this tiny, 6.5 (available at www.dof. treatment currently known. Maker No. 1, the organiza- Lexington, on Tuesdays, Each workshop will carry but devastating pest that sin- virginia.gov). Prior to treat- The treatment time-frame tion donated books to local Wednesdays and Thurs- 0.2 Continuing Education gles out this one type of tree. ment, a VDOF forester must that must be followed for re- teachers for Read Across days from 3:30 until 5:30 Units (CEUs). Those complet- Projections are that most inspect and approve the imbursement payment, upon America Week. p.m. from April 2 through ing at least seven of the work- of the Ash trees in Virginia tree(s) of interest, then sub- approval, is May 15-July Difference Maker No. April 18. shops in the series – a total of will be dead within 10 years. mit documentation to VDOF 31. Smaller Ash trees can 2 found members reading Catie Austin-Brown 10 workshops are planned -- There is still some hope that state office. Applicants will be effectively treated with a about famous American is the chair of the new will earn a certificate of com- the EAB will encounter a be notified of the status of commercially available soil women in local librar- formed organization. To pletion, in addition to a total naturally occurring disease their request. drench containing imidaclo- ies, bookstores and after- learn more about RAFT of 1.4 CEUs. or predator that brings the Applications will be pri- prid or other approved sys- school programs. or becoming a member To register and pay for EAB into equilibrium with oritized using the following temic insecticide, and should For Difference Maker contact her at brown4del- these classes online, or for its environment. It is pos- criteria. Ash trees that qual- be applied between April 15 No. 3 in April, the group [email protected]. more detailed information sible that those folks, who in ify for the program must be and June 15 for best results. about each workshop, go to recent years have been treat- at least 12 inches in diameter Copies of this article www.dslcc.edu/workforce. ing their select favorite Ash at chest-height, and not dis- and related documents are For more information, trees with a systemic insec- play canopy loss greater than available at the Rockbridge contact Robin Jennings, ticide, may one day be able 30 percent (larger ash trees Extension office. For more DSLCC Workforce Solutions to cut back to treating every and trees exhibiting minimal information on the cost-share and Community Education, at three-to-five years. But for canopy loss will be more program you should call the (540) 863-2899 or email rjen- now, annual treatment is still heavily prioritized). The ap- Virginia Department of For- [email protected]. recommended. plicant should demonstrate estry at 463-5253.

Honor Roll

NBE Johnson, Alysa McNeil, A/B - Kaleb Ashcraft, The following students Christian Musto, Savannah Alyssa Bell, Brooklyn Bev- were named to the third nine Nicely, Abigayle Reed, Jor- erly, Abigail Bouchard, weeks honor roll at Natural don Roberts, Trenton Rob- Katherine Braford, DeLana Bridge Elementary School. inson, Nathaniel Tolley, and Breeden, Destiny Cam- Katie Whitmer. den, Kayleigh Funkhouser, Huffman Honored Buena Vista Fire Department President Herbie Cody Grimm, Pelaina He- Second grade Huffman presents Walter Coleman with a life mem- Fifth grade drick, Madison Hill, Ken- All A’s - Reagan Cole- bership award at an appreciation dinner March 4. All A’s - Schuyler Cole- drick Johnson, Allena Lee, man, Hollie Graves, Aiden Coleman, a 92-year-old veteran, has served as an man, Lela Crookshanks, Damien Middleton, Daniel Manning, Cameron McClure, active member of the fire department and his com- Sydney Henk, Channing Reed, Natalie-Blair Samante- Weston Moore, Noah Raper, munity for 36 years. The meal was provided by El- Kilgore, Avery McDaniel, Asuncion, Anna Sanderson, Brody Rapoza, Amirrialyn evation Church. Taylor, Camila Vassey. Brennan McDaniel, Sadie Tanner Thrasher, and Lillian A/B - Carmen Branham, Moore, Haley Plogger, Ali- Woody. Kaylee Frazier, Ella Gib- son Rager and Sarah Seay. Remember To Recycle son, Selena Gibson, Destany Haigler, Eli Lane, Hayden Nicely, Olivia Nicely, Alea Ogden, Jace Roberts, Aden Sanderson, Colton Slagle, Alyssa Smith, Amber Sor- rell, Brennen Strowbridge, and Hayden Wood.

Third grade All A’s - Aaron Black. A/B - Olivia Childs, Wyatt Conner, Isaiah Ezell, Zane Fisher, Emmalee Grimm, Jacob Hinson, Liam Justo, Anastasia Markie, Emma Mazingo, Holly McK- inney, Kylee Propst, Noah Reynolds, Sophee Ryan, and Averie Siler.

Fourth grade All A’s - Jakob Bailey, Gemma Batis, Amira Pelter, Chloe Rogers, and Alexis Samante-Asuncion. A/B - Sierra Boxler, Aden Camden, Kimora Carter, Noah DiMarzio, Memphis PAGE 10 SECTION B, THE NEWS-GAZETTE, LEXINGTON, VIRGINIA, MARCH 27, 2019, www.thenews-gazette.com Religion It’s All About Community Musician, Author To Lead Workshop, Concert At Grace Episcopal

“What Does It Mean to be Beloved Com- ognize the abundance that enables change munity?” will be the question at the center of and growth. Participants may attend the a conversational, interactive workshop, led morning session, from 9:30 a.m. to noon, or by author Gregg Jarrell, at Grace Episcopal plan to stay for lunch and a wrap-up session Church on Saturday, March 30. concluding at 1:30 p.m. Jarrell’s 2017 book “A Riff of Love: Notes on Community and Belonging,” draws The concert, at 4 p.m. on Sunday, will much of its inspiration from his experience as feature Jarrell on saxophone, vocalist Dawn a jazz musician, and he will also lead a no- Anthony, and a band of the region’s finest table group of fellow musicians in a concert jazz musicians. on Sunday, March, 31, at Grace Episcopal. He describes a riff as “the essence of the Jarrell often speaks of how improvisation melody, the foundation of the whole work” helps musicians to take a theme and develop — the core of jazz improvisation – and he it for all its emotional and expressive power. will be sharing that improvisational skill, “A Riff of Love” in concert will use themes central to his life as a community organizer, from jazz, the blues, and modern songwrit- author and musician, in the workshop and JAZZ MUSICIAN and author Gregg Jarrell DAWN ANTHONY will perform as the vo- ers to explore joy, lament, justice, and faith concert. Both events are free. (right) will lead a workshop and a concert calist for this Sunday’s concert at Grace – and to weave songs to inspire, strengthen, “A Riff of Love” recounts how, arriving in this weekend at Grace Episcopal Church. Episcopal. and encourage. Young people and their fami- the Enderly Park neighborhood of West Char- lies are invited to attend a pre-concert discus- lotte, N.C., Jarrell found a community facing sion and Q&A, starting at 3 p.m. on Sunday. economic and political challenges: poverty, youth ministers in 2005, opening the doors of what is now QC substandard public education, and the threat of neighbors’ lives Family Tree. “I started a hospitality house,” he says, “and then The Saturday workshop will be in the Grace Episcopal par- together dissolving as housing prices rose. found myself welcomed into a family far beyond my own.” ish hall. The Sunday youth discussion and concert will be in And yet, he found his new neighbors thriving. Jarrell and his Jarrell’s workshop will explore how communities get stuck Grace Episcopal Church. For more information and to make wife, Helms, had come with their two young sons to serve as or sidetracked in seeking to open to diversity, and ways to rec- reservations for lunch, call 463-4981.

Rev. Hubbard Preaching Next Lenten Service At Manly The Rev. James Hubbard of Grace Episcopal Church will give the Lenten message this week at Manly Memorial Baptist Church. The 20-minute service will begin at 12:10 p.m. on Thursday, March 28. The Rev. Bill Klein of Lexington Presby- terian Church will serve as worship leader. A light lunch will be served in the fellowship hall of the church following the service. The suggested donation for the lunch is $5. Lenten services will continue each Thursday through April 11 at Manly Memorial. For more information, call the Manly Memorial Church of- fice at 463-4181.

Children’s Ministry Sunday At Mt. Olivet

Mountain Moses Ministries, a traveling ministry of storytell- ers, puppeteers and a child evangelist, will be at Mount Olivet United Methodist Church on Sunday, March 31, at 10 a.m. Children of all ages are invited, and a potluck lunch will follow the service. The church is located just south of the Rockbridge-Botetourt County line on U.S. 11. For information, call 291-2146 or 570- 3938.

Collierstown Deborah Potter McCormick, 463-7652 The Staunton District’s United Methodist Church’s Laity Banquet was held at Virginia Military Institute’s Center for Leadership and Ethics on March 22. Attending from the Col- lierstown church were Amy Hayslette, Aubrey and Carolyn In Memory Manspile, Junior and Linda Painter, Delores Rhodenizer, and Of Those Lost Lewis Straub. The Mt. Horeb church was represented by Ron- A solemn service of remem- nie Hall and Bob Lesher, and Pastor Bill Bearden representing brance was held this past Friday, the Collierstown Charge. March 22, in front of Washing- The 150th anniversary of the United Methodist Women ton and Lee University’s Col- was celebrated by the Staunton District UMW at the Granbery onnade to honor the victims of United Methodist Church in Covington on Saturday. Attend- the mass mosque shootings in ing from the Collierstown church were Amy Hayslette, Carolyn Christchurch, New Zealand, on Manspile, Linda Painter, Delores Rhodenizer and Sandy Dea- March 15. The attacks began at con of the Mt. Horeb church. the Al Noor Mosque in the sub- The Effinger Ruritan Club would like to thank all the volun- urb of Riccarton and continued teers as well as the club’s members who assisted with the com- at the Linwood Islamic Centre. munity roadside cleanup held on Saturday. The community is Fifty people were killed and 50 asked to make this an ongoing project by keeping our roadsides more were injured. During the litter-free in the weeks ahead. vigil sponsored by Amnesty Charlie and Joan Potter have returned home after visiting International at W&L, interfaith their son-in-law and daughter, Bert and Susanne O’Neal, and expressions of support were their children Addie Gray, Louise, and Bo. The O’Neals live expressed and prayers were of- in Atlanta, Ga. fered. At the conclusion of the The Collierstown United Methodist Women will be making vigil, a ribbon ceremony was candy eggs for Easter beginning April 1. Four-ounce eggs will held to pay tribute to the victims be available in peanut butter, coconut and chocolate favors at a of the attacks. (Joann Ware cost of $3 each. For more information or to place an order, call photos) the church office at 463-7717 or call 570-3408. The Collierstown Presbyterian Cemetery Committee re- quests all flowers (real or plastic), monuments, figurines, flags, and other memorials be removed from grave sites by April 7 in preparation for the start of the mowing season. The communitywide Rise Against Hunger! packing day is scheduled for Saturday, April 13, beginning at 10 a.m. at the Effinger firehouse. Those interested in making a donation or being a part of the packing day’s team should contact the Rev. Bill Bearden, pastor of the Collierstown and Mt. Horeb United Methodist churches. The community Palm Sunday worship service will be held at the Effinger firehouse on Sunday, April 14, at 11 a.m. www.thenews-gazette.com, MARCH 27, 2019, THE NEWS-GAZETTE, LEXINGTON, VIRGINIA, SECTION B, PAGE 11 Rockbridge Area Worship Services Please note, denomination divisions do not reflect subdivisions among the major categories of churches.

Kerrs Creek Baptist Church Ebenezer United Methodist Church ADVENT CHRISTIAN 66 Franks Lane, Lexington, VA CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 73 McCurdy Lane, Rockbridge Baths, VA Union View Advent Christian Church 540-463-9211 Rockbridge Community Church of Mailing address: P.O. Box 150, Mt. View 4574 Turnpike Rd. Pastor: Bryan Volpe the Nazarene Rockbridge Baths, VA 24473 Sunday Morning Breakfast: 9:30 a.m. Lexington, VA 2155 Sycamore Ave, Buena Vista, VA Pastor: Jody Lipham Pentecostal Pastor: Rev. Robert W. Daniel, Sr. Sunday School: 10:00 a.m. 540-264-0063 Worship: 11:00 a.m. Minister: Pastor Kris Peaden (540) 460-1304 540-862-1417 Email: [email protected] Holiness Church Sunday Services: 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Dinner: 6:30 p.m. 540-460-6108 Wednesday Bible Study: 7:00 p.m. Sundays: 10:30 a.m. Sunday School: 10:00 a.m. The Mountain View Worship: 11:00 a.m. ANGLICAN Lexington Baptist Church Pentecostal Holiness church 75 Old Farm Road, Lexington, VA EPISCOPAL Fairfield United Methodist Church was established in 1929. The St. Paul’s Anglican Church (REC) 5622 North Lee Hwy, Fairfield, VA 540-463-5911 Christ Episcopal Church Pentecostal Holiness Church 103 Davidson St., Lexington, VA www.lexingtonbaptistchurch.org Pastor: Rev. Valerie Ritter 540-463-1597 2246 Walnut Avenue Phone: 540-810-6907 believes the Bible is the Word Email: [email protected] Buena Vista, VA Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. of God, the complete revelation of the plan and history of redemption. Bible Study: 10:00 a.m. before Lead Pastor: Michael Saunders Holy Communion Church Secretary: Nancy Hartless Worship: 11:00 a.m. We believe in the virgin birth of Jesus and three definite experiences of Worship Pastor: Glenn Kuhar 540-462-7627 Worship: 11:00 a.m. Mt. Horeb United Methodist Church Salvation, Sanctification, and the Baptism of the Holy Spirit with the Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. All Sunday Services: 10 a.m. Holy Communion: March 31, April 7, 14 & 21 Morning Worship: 10:30 a.m. Pullen Rd. off Blue Grass Trail evidence of speaking in tongues. We believe in divine healing, and the Lexington, VA Morning Prayer: March 24 & April 28 Children’s Church: 10:45 a.m. imminent second coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. As as believer it is Grace Episcopal Church Minister: Rev. William Bearden Prayer Meeting: 6:00 p.m. Sunday School: 10:15 a.m. our responsibility to carry out the work of the Great Commission. We ASSEMBLY OF GOD Sundays during the school year: 123 West Washington St. Lexington Worship: 11:15 a.m. welcome you to worship with us. Life Chapel AG Awana Children’s Program: 540-463-4981 70 Hines Lanes, Lexington, VA 2 yrs. of age-8th grade - 5:30-7:00 p.m. Website:www.graceepiscopallexington.org Randolph Street United Methodist Church 540-464-LIFE (5433) Youth Journey: Class 9th-12th Grade Father James Hubbard, Rector 118 South Randolph Street Lexington, VA Lead Pastor: Rev. Timm Ziegler 5:30-7:00 p.m. James Keane - Chaplain Service: 10:00 a.m. Sundays Pastor: Rev. Reginald A. Early Lexington Presbyterian Church Wednesday Night Bible Studies: 7:00 p.m. Check website for details about other Holy Eucharist: 8:00, 10:30 a.m. Church: 540-463-7417 PRESBYTERIAN 120 South Main Street, Lexington, VA programs offered throughout the week (Nursery available 10-12) Pastor: 703-297-6463 540-463-3873 Magnolia Avenue Baptist Church Ben Salem Presbyterian Church Minister: William M. Klein www.lifechapelonline.com 2205 Magnolia Ave., Buena Vista, VA 5:00 p.m. Taizé Eucharist every 2nd Sunday Sunday School: 9:00 a.m. 34 Ben Salem Lane, Buena Vista, VA Worship: 10:00 a.m. Associate Pastor: Sarah L. Hill Stonebridge Community Church 540-261-2484 Christian Education for Children/Adults: (Behind Food Lion) September 2018 - June 2019 Minister: Rev. Don Martin NB Gym (Community Center) 9:15 a.m. (Sept.-May) St. John’s United Methodist Church 540-261-2627 Informal Service: 8:45 a.m.-Brady Chapel 42 NB School Rd. Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Pastor: Bob Miles Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. St. John’s Episcopal Church 351 E. 21st Street, Buena Vista, VA Natural Bridge, VA Worship: 11:00 a.m. 261-3304 540-463-9804 Traditional Worship Service: 11:00 a.m. 540-460-1323 Sun. Evening Service: 6:00 p.m. 1002 Blue Ridge Rd., Glasgow, VA Sunday School: 10:00 a.m. Lemonade Fellowship follows Minister: Raymond Newton Email: [email protected] Wed. Night Prayer & Bible Study: 7:00 p.m. 540-258-2959 Minister: Rev. Dr. Louis Caddell Worship: 11:00 a.m. in Brady Chapel. Morning Worship: 10:30 a.m. Worship with us on Sunday at 11:00 a.m. Wed. Service: 7:00 p.m. Wed. Night: 7 p.m. Manly Memorial Baptist Church Sunday School 9:45 a.m. McCutchen Presbyterian Church Center Court Youth Ministry 202 South Main Street Worship: 11:00 a.m. Bethesda Presbyterian Church 1180 Long Hollow Rd, Buena Vista www.stonebridgeva.org Lexington, VA FOUR SQUARE GOSPEL FREE Blankets available to 90 Bethesda Road 540-261-2664 540-463-4181 those in need. Call or stop by. Rockbridge Baths, VA Minister: Rev. Gary Hill BAPTIST Minister: Dr. J. Michael Wilkins Lexington Foursquare Gospel Worship: 9:30 a.m. Regular Hours: Church Trinity United Methodist Church 540-348-5314 Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. 21 Snowy Egret Lane 147 South Main Street, Lexington, VA Sunday School: 10:00 a.m. New Monmouth Presbyterian Church Bible Church at Rockbridge Worship: 11:00 a.m. Lexington, VA Minister: Rev. Joe Cailles Worship: 11:00 a.m. at Bethesda 2348 W. Midland Trail, Lexington, VA 3 W. Whistle Creek, Lexington, VA 540-463-5456 Office Phone: 463-4053 Reverends Casey & Rachel Clark 2 mi. W. of Lex. on Rt. 60 Midland Trls Natural Bridge Baptist Church Minister: G. Hunter Phillips McElwee Chapel Church: 540-463-9283, at Whistle Creek 36 Bell Tower Lane, Natural Bridge, VA E-mail: [email protected] Sunday School: 7:00 p.m. Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Website: www.trinumc.org Office: 540-460-5148 540-463-6210; 540-463-1688 540-258-1120 (Pastor’s phone) Worship: 11:00 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. Worship: 7:45 p.m. www.newmonmouthpres.org Minister: Rev. Randy Smith Communion Worship Service: 9 a.m. Minister: Rev. George Warden, Jr. Wed. Bible Study: 7:00 p.m. Buena Vista Presbyterian Church Sunday School: 10:00 a.m. Sunday School: 10:00 a.m. Sunday School: 10:00 a.m. Traditional Worship Service: 11 a.m. Worship: 11:00 a.m. Worship: 11:00 a.m. Home of Shenandoah Preschool - 303 E. 24th Street, P.O. Box 406 Worship: 11:00 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. Buena Vista, VA Prayer Meeting & Bible Study: Wed. 7:00 p.m. Evening Service: 7:00 p.m. Rebecca Saunders, Director New Providence Presbyterian Church LUTHERAN 540-261-6210 1208 New Providence Rd., Raphine, VA Neriah Baptist Church Shen. Preschool: 463-7195 Blue Ridge Baptist Church Bethany Lutheran Church www.bvpres.embarqspace.com 540-348-5881 150 11th Street, Buena Vista, VA 1891 Old Buena Vista Rd., 1320 Bethany Road, Lexington, VA Email: [email protected] Pastor: Rev. Dr. Amy Fetterman 540-261-2005 Buena Vista PENTECOSTAL HOLINESS Minister: Dr. Howard Boswell Website: www.nprov.org Minister: Pastor David Bain 540-463-5516 Minister: Ralph Coleman Minister: The Rev. Jim Youngblood Buena Vista Pentecostal Holiness Church Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. 540-460-0358 Worship: 11:00 a.m. Sunday School: 10:00 a.m. 540-817-3971 Worship: 11:00 a.m. 1702 Chestnut Ave., Buena Vista Worship: 11:00 a.m. Worship: 11:00 a.m. & 7:00 p.m. Summer Worship Sunday: 9:30 a.m. Concordia Lutheran Mission (LCMS) 540-261-6596 - [email protected] Collierstown Presbyterian Church Oxford Presbyterian Church Buena Vista Baptist Church Spring Valley Baptist Church Meets @ Ben Salem Presby. Church bvphc.com 31 Church Drive, Lexington, VA 143 Oxford Lane, Lexington, VA 2173 Chestnut Avenue, Buena Vista, VA 411 Mackey’s Lane, Fairfield, VA 34 Ben Salem Lane, Buena Vista Senior Pastor: Rev. William A. Mills, Jr. 540-463-5918 - Office Church: 540-463-4723 540-261-2516 Worship: 11:00 a.m. 540-784-5622 Sunday 434-422-0489 - Cell Minister: Dr. Horace Douty Minister: Rev. Bryon LePere Children’s Church: 11:00 a.m. Pastor: Rev. Mark Schroeder Celebration Serviced I: 8:30 a.m. Sunday School: 10:00 a.m. Pastor: Rev. Kevin Channell Worship: 11:00 a.m. Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Sunday: Prayer Meeting 6:30 p.m. The Divine Service: Saturdays 5:00 pm Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Email: [email protected] concordiakoinonia.com Worship: 11:00 a.m. Wednesday: Bible Study 7:00 p.m. Celebration Service II: 10:30 a.m. www.collierstownpres.org Timber Ridge ARP Church Collierstown Baptist Church Good Shepherd Evangelical Lutheran Wednesday Sunday School: 10:00 a.m. 160 Timber Ridge Rd, Fairfield, VA 3926 Collierstown Road,Lexington, Va BRETHREN 617 S. Main Street, Lexington, VA Adult Bible Study: 7:00 p.m. Worship: 11:00 a.m. Sunday School: 10:00 a.m. 540.463.4012 540-463-2021 Awaken Student Ministries Worship: 11:00 a.m. First Brethren Church Sunday worship with Holy Communion: Ebenezer ARP Church Pastor: Jesse Krystowiak (Grades 6-12): 7:00 p.m. 788 Ebenezer Circle, Lexington, VA Timber Ridge Presbyterian Church 540.464.1449 100 E. 29th Street, Buena Vista, VA 10:30 am 540-261-6425 (A staffed nursery and children’s classes 540-292-0206 73 Sam Houston Way, Lexington, VA http://collierstownbaptistchurch.com No Bible Study during Summer Months 540-463-6939 Sunday School, K-Adults, 10:00 A.M. Pastor: Michael Hamilton are provided during each service) Minister: Rev. Bill Harris [email protected] Children’s Sunday School during the service Sunday School: 10:00 a.m. Minister: Rev. Patrick Lanaghan Sunday Morning Worship, 11:00 A.M. Greater Vision Pentecostal Assembly 540-247-5702 Choir Rehearsal, Sunday, 6:00 P.M. Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. www.goodshepherd-lexingtonva.org Worship: 11:00 a.m. Worship: 10:50 a.m. www.facebook.com/goodshepherdlexington 258 E. 41st St., Buena Vista, VA email: [email protected] Sunday Evening Worship, 7:00 P.M. Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Wednesday Evening, 7:00-8:00 P.M. Women’s Bible Study: Mondays 10:00 a.m. 434-729-7930 Falling Spring Presbyterian Church Wednesday 7:00 p.m. Children, Youth Minister: Pastor Steve Ramsey 410 Falling Spring Rd., Glasgow, VA Worship: 11:00 a.m. Children’s Club, 7:00-8:00 P.M. & Prayer Meetings Ages: 3 & Up NON-DENOMINATIONAL Sunday School: 10:00 am. 540-258-2647 Minister: Rev. Kenneth Chorle QUAKER Stone Church of the Brethren Concord Church Worship: 11:00 a.m. Faith Mountain Baptist Church 2162 Forest Avenue, Buena Vista, VA Sunday Evening: 7:00 p.m. Website: www.fallingspring.church Maury River Friends Meeting 270 Valley Pike, Lexington, VA 48 Concord Lane, Fairfield, VA Sunday School: 10:00 a.m. 540-261-6946 Located 2.5 miles east of Fairfield, Monday Evening Prayer: 7:00 p.m. West Midland Trail @Waterloo Dr. (1/4 mi. from Rt. 39 on Rt. 647 (Valley Pike) Email: [email protected] Worship: 11:00 a.m. (10 miles west of Lexington-Old Rt. 60) 540-464-3300 (leave message) Red Hill Road. Wed. Adult Bible Study: 7:00 p.m. Pastor: Rev. Galen Combs Information: Wed. Youth Meeting: 7:00 p.m. www.mauryriverfriends.us Pastor: Bill Thomas Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Fairfield Presbyterian Church Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. [email protected] Silent Worship: 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11:00 a.m. 540-377-2515 5508 N. Lee Highway, Fairfield, VA Discussion: 11:00 a.m. Worship: 10:45 a.m. Kids Club: 2nd & 4th Sunday, 540-377-6697 with Children’s Church & Nursery. Sunday Service: 11:00 a.m. Lexington Pentacostal Holiness Church Youth program concurrent refreshments provided. 408 HoustonStreet, Lexington, VA Minister: Helen “Punker” Robertson with Adult program Sunday Evening Worship: 6:00 p.m. Grace Chapel Adult Bible Study, Youth Meeting, Pastor: Rev. George Close Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Praise Kids, Campus Ministry 3595 Catalpa Ave., Buena Vista, VA 540-521-1166 - Cell Worship: 11:00 a.m. BUDDHIST 540-261-2254 SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST Wednesday Worship Service: 7:00 p.m. Sunday School: 10:00 a.m. Glasgow Presbyterian Church Buena Vista Seventh-day Adventist Prayer and Bible Study Bodhi Path Buddhist Center Pastor: Joseph “Butch” Grow Associate Pastor: Thomas Johnson, Jr. Worship: 11:00 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. 908 Anderson Street, Glasgow VA Church Nursery & Toddler Church Each Service 12 Galloping Path, Natural Bridge, VA Wed. Service: 7:00 p.m. 2335 Magnolia Avenue, Buena Vista, VA 540-464-5117 Sunday School: 9:30 to 10:00 a.m. 540-258-2055 First Baptist Church Worship: 10:30 to 11:45 a.m. Minister: Rev. Dr. Wayne Meredith 540-261-2050 P.O. Box 1009 www.bodhipath.org Mt. View Pentacostal Holiness Minister: Daniel Xisto 103 N. Main Street, Lexington, VA Sunday Meditation: 10:30 a.m. 434-929-0832 Services on Saturday New Beginnings Christian Church Church Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. 540-463-4854- Leave message Borden Grant Trail (intersection w/ Sabbath School: 9:30 a.m. Pastor: Rev. McKinley A. Williams CATHOLIC 845 Borden Grant Trail, Buena Vista, VA Worship: 11:00 a.m. Worship: 11:00 a.m. Mackey’s Lane) All are welcome to worship the Lord! Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. St Patrick Catholic Church Pastor: Brandon McClung Wednesday Service: 7:00 p.m. Worship - 11:00 a.m. Pastor: Rev. Sheldon Sorrels Grace Presbyterian Church (PCA) 221 West Nelson Street, Lexington, VA Visit our Facebook page at: www.gracerockbridge.org Bible Study/Prayer Meeting: 540-463-3533 @Newbeginningsrockbridge Sunday School: 10:00 a.m. UNITARIAN-UNIVERSALIST Wednesdays at 6:00 p.m. Pastor: Fr. Joseph A. D’Aurora Worship: 11:00 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. 40 Village Way (Off Greenhouse Rd.), Children’s Sunday School:10:30 a.m. Lexington, VA Campus Minister: Chad Baron Wed.: 1st & 3rd: Open Choir 6:00 p.m. The Rockbridge Unitarian-Univer- Glasgow Baptist Church Holyday Mass Schedule: Worship: 10:30 a.m. 540-463-2374 salist Fellowship holds services 805 10th Street, Glasgow, VA Wed.: 2nd & 4th: Bible Study 6:00 p.m. 12:15 and 5:30 p.m. New Beginnings Church Mosaic Minister: Paul Carter September through May. 540-258-2655 Weekend Mass: Sat. 5:00 p.m.; Sun. Natural Bridge Christian Fellowship Assistant Pastor: Nat Davidson See www.ruuf.org for details of up- Pastor: Rev. Jeremy Kilgore (NBC Mosaic) 8:00, 10:30 a.m. & 5 p.m. 248 Poplar Hill Rd., Lexington, VA 21 Gilmores Mill Road-P.O. Box 126 Worship: 11:00 a.m. coming services and events. For in- Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. (all ages) (late mass is only when campuses are in session) Sunday School for all ages: 10:00 a.m. formation or to be put on our email- Worship: 11:00 a.m. 540-650-4150 Natural Bridge Station, VA ing list call 540-348-6380 or email Wed: Prayer Mtg/Bible Study: 7:00 p.m. Weekday Mass: Mon. 12:15 p.m. Senior Pastor: Rev. J. Hamilton 540-291-2332 Tues, -Wed. 7:30 a.m.; Fri. 12:15 p.m. High Bridge Presbyterian Church [email protected]. Children’s choir practice: Sun. after worship Braninburg Minister: Pastor Wes Galford 67 High Bridge Church Rd. Adult choir practice: Sacrament of Penance/Reconciliation: Pastor: Rev. Gentry Hinojosa, Sr. Sat. 4 p.m.; 1st Fri. 1:00-2:00 p.m.; Sunday School: 9:45 am. S. US 11, Exit I-81 - 175, Natural Bridge, VA THE CHURCH OF JESUS-CHRIST Wed. after Bible study www.nbcmosaic.org Worship: 10:30 a.m. 540-291-2625 OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS 1st Sat. 9:15-10:00 a.m. Sunday Morning Live: 10 a.m. Goshen Baptist Church Youth Group: 6:00 p.m. Pastor: Rev. Jason Grimes 51 Baptist Hill Lane, Goshen, VA Children’s Sunday School: 10 a.m. Wednesday Prayer Group: 10:00 a.m. Worship: 11:00 a.m. BUENA VISTA WARD 540-997-9467 Bible Study: Wed. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday: 7:00 p.m. 9-11 AM CHURCH OF CHRIST Immanuel Presbyterian Church 725 N 29th St, Buena Vista Minister: Rev. Scott Reese Rockbridge Church 3809 Walkers Creek Rd., Middlebrook, VA Sunday School: 10:00 a.m. Lexington Church of Christ See our website for location: New Grace Church of God of Bishop Eric Hanson 522 S. Main Street (across from the Zack, Va. sign) [email protected] Worship: 11:00 a.m. www.rockbridgechurch.net Prophecy 540-348-5790 Youth Group: Wed. 5:00-8:00 p.m. Lexington, VA 920 Fitzlee St., Glasgow, VA 540-463-7737 Sundays service: 10 a.m. Pastor: David Taylor LEXINGTON WARD Bible Study: Wed. 7:00 p.m. 540-339-7985 540-258-1924 Listen to an encouraging & uplifting Minister: Page Barnes Worship: 9:30 a.m. 9-11 AM Sunday School: 10 a.m. Pastor: Bishop Lewis McDaniel 1340 Thornhill Rd, Lexington message every Friday @ noon. Sunday School: 10:00 a.m. Lauderdale ARP Church Tune into: globalgospelradio.com Worship: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. 300 S. Main Street, Lexington, VA Bishop Brian Poulsen Bible study: Wednesday, 7 p.m. METHODIST Worship: 11:00 a.m. [email protected] Sunday Evening Service: 6:00 p.m. 540-463-4661 Beth-Horon United Methodist Church Minister: Rev. Benjamin Dowling III 7 Beth-Horon D.,Natural Bridge Stn. ROCKBRIDGE WARD Redeeming Life Ministries Sunday School: 10:00 a.m. 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM 291-3279 1102 Glasgow Hwy., Buena Vista, VA Worship: 11:00 a.m. Minister: Pastor Lucy Jackson-Hughes 1340 Thornhill Rd, Lexington Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Pastor: Roger Smith Wed. Evening Prayer Meeting: 6:00 p.m. Bishop Jason Harris Worship: 11:00 a.m. 540-330-2586 [email protected] Sunday Worship: 10:30-12:00 Sunday Evening Service: 6 - 7:30 p.m. Missionaries - 304-342-8332 Wed. Evening Service: 7 - 8:30 p.m.

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Repeat insertions receive hold waste and debris; surate with experience. Position 90. Pets Please call 540-817-9325 100. Real Estate 10% discount after first week, 15% dis- 85 Horses & Equip. · Maintain records for collection is opened until filled. Applications count after fourth week, 25¢ discount center; can be picked up at 130 Osage 110. Business Opportunity for prepayment. Single publication rates GENERAL ASSIGNMENT RE- · Clean and maintain equipment Lane Lexington VA 24450 or you 120. Services (Wed. or Sat.): First insertions $25.85 PORTER – responsible for de- and grounds; can call 540-463-3566 130. General Help Wanted for first 12 lines, $1.65 for each ad- WELCOME SPRING!!! TRAIL veloping and maintaining sources · Assist in maintenance of landfill 131. Medical Help Wanted ditional line. Repeat insertions receive RIDING & Riding Lessons: Hunt for stories within assigned beat 10% discount after first week, 15% dis- areas; for developing story ideas facilities and grounds; The MSA offers a generous ben- seat & Western. All ages & exp. 135. Driver Help Wanted count after fourth week. 25¢ discount for from a variety of sources to be re- · Operate light tractors, attach- efit package of Holiday pay, VRS levels welcome. Tish Vest, 540- 137. Volunteers Wanted prepayment. Cards of Thanks, In Me- layed to editor; for covering regu- ments, push mower, weed eater retirement plan, time off, and sick 570-3718 140. Work Wanted moriams and paid Obituaries appear on lar meetings and events within and articulated loader; leave accruals. The MSA is an the Obituary page and must be prepaid. 150. For Rent beats; for writing stories in a pro- Applications and detailed job de- Equal Opportunity Employer. 160. Want To Rent INTERNET CLASSIFIEDS: All classi- 120 Services fessional style to specifications scription can be found at www. fieds are posted on The News-Gazette’s VA HOME BASED Counseling & 170. Notices (length, etc.) assigned by editor rockbridgecountyva.gov or at the web site at www.thenews-gazette.com for print and digital publications; Support Services, P.C. “Our Heart 180. Wanted Blue Ridge Resource Authority every Thursday at no additional charge. for taking images, still and video, Is In It” Be A Part Of Our Team! 190. Lost & Found Office. Completed applications LEGAL ADS: $1.35 per line. JERRY’S LAWN Care Services: to accompany assigned stories Intensive In-Home Counseling and 200. Entertainment should be returned to the Blue EXTRA CHARGES: Blind ads, Mowing & trimming, mulching, or as enterprise features. Report- Mental Health Skill Building QMHP Ridge Resource Authority, 225 210. Instruction $3.00 per insertion. Mail responses, landscaping, seeding, hedges, ers must have serviceable vehicle positions available. Bachelors Landfill Road, Buena Vista, VA 220. Auctions $2.00 per insertion. Color overlay, leaves; Gen. lawn cleanup & snow and valid Virginia driver’s license. degree in Human Services field 24416, ATTN Fred Dudley. 230. Public Notices $3.00 per insertion. Logo charge, removal. Bus. lic. insured. Serving Residence within Rockbridge required. Flexible schedule, coun-

$3.00 plus space. Picture, $20.00 Applications will be accepted until 240. Cards of Thanks/In the Lexington area for over 15 County is not required but highly seling training, supervision for li- per insertion plus space. Deadline preferred. Intermediate computer position is filled. censure and internships available. Memoriams years. Jerry Hall, 540-463-2082 for classified ads is Tuesday 10 skills required, including and 245. Thank You Notes Supportive work environment. a.m. for The News-Gazette. (Na- not limited to familiarity with MS BACKUP MAILROOM WORK/ Send cover letter and resume to: tional rates for classified: Multiply CJ GARRETT DESIGN 250. Obituaries Word, Email software, use of In- TRUCK driver needed for Tues- candace.berry@chooseyourpro- above rates by a factor of 1.1765.) Let me design your: 270. Government Notices ternet browsers, and social media day evening/ Wednesday morn- vider.org or apply at *Newsletter *Brochure posting. Meeting coverage and ing from approx. 5:30 pm to 8:00 www.chooseyourprovider.org. *Flyer *Menu breaking news stories may require am. Must be dependable and *Business Card *Magazine 540-463-3113 some evening or weekend work. able to lift 50 lb bundles of news- *Invitation *Poster * Letterhead A general understanding of local papers. Must have valid driver’s 140 Work Wanted and more government organization, an abil- Classified Deadline license with good driving record ity to understand basic budgets The News-Gazette - 10 a.m. Tuesday (No DUIs). Initial employment *Typing and a strong curiosity about peo- may be as substitute but leading YARD MOWING, Painting, Win- We are pledged to the letter and spirit of Virginia’s policy for achieving equal housing Over 25 years experience ple, the local area and the world to regular employment. Serious dow washing, etc. Reasonable opportunity throughout the Commonwealth. We encourage and support advertising 1042 Woodland Ave. are all positive attributes. Full-time inquiries only. Apply in person to: and references. 540-319-0494 and marketing programs in which there are no barriers to obtaining housing because Buena Vista, VA position with limited benefits. Prior of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, elderliness, familial status or handicap. All The News-Gazette, 20 W. Nelson 540-261-7164 media experience helpful but not real estate advertised herein is subject to Virginia’s fair housing law which makes it required; demonstrated writing St., Lexington, Va or email pub- CNA LOOKING to sit with elderly. illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination because of race, color, [email protected] Good references. 540-464-3512 religion, national origin, sex, elderliness, familial status or handicap, or intention to ability is required. Submit resume [email protected] with make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.” This newspaper will not know- YARD DAWG Lawn Service - Full and writing samples to publisher@ resume. No phone calls. ingly accept advertising for real estate that violates the fair housing law. Our readers time, part time or temporary mow- thenews-gazette.com or mail to are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on Reporter, P.O. Box 1153, Lexing- EXCAVATOR OPERATOR for 150 For Rent ing. Licensed & Insured. 540- an equal opportunity basis. For more information or to file a housing complaint, call the ton, VA 24450. Hire - Experienced heavy equip- Virginia Fair Housing Office at (804) 367-8530; toll-free call (888) 551-3247. For the 460-0739, Alan Burch hearing-impaired, call (804) 367-9753. E-mail [email protected]. Web site: ment operator position in long COOKS, WAITRESSES, www.fairhousing.vipnet.org POTTER’S TREE SERVICE & established Lexington quarry. Office Space for Rent - Profes- DELIVERY PERSONS Firewood. Licensed & Insured. Competitive pay and benefits. sional, downtown, two room office AND CASHIERS NEEDED AT 540-688-9486 Please apply in person or send suites available immediately. In- 10 General For Sale Big John’s Grill in B.V. application to C.W. Barger & Son; cludes off street parking, kitchen- MARK SHAFER’S PRESSURE 10 Bordens School Lane, Lexing- ette and bath. 107 Henry Street. WASHING - Lic & Ins w/ 20 yrs. Stop in on ton, VA. 24450 Contact 460-8147 for a showing. exp. We clean vinyl, wood, con- Monday, April 1, 2019 #1 - BIG SAVINGS, New mattress DIVORCE-Uncontested, crete, stucco, aluminum. All work between 3PM and 6PM FULL TIME ANIMAL Care Atten- COMFORTABLE & SPACIOUS sets, in plastic. Twin sets, $99, $395+$86 court cost. No court guaranteed. FREE ESTIMATES! for interview dant with benefits. $8.00 per hour. 2 BR 2-story townhouse apart- Full sets, $119, Queen sets, $129, appearance. Estimated comple- 540-784-8356 at 1240 Magnolia Ave, B.V. Will train, must be at least 18, love ment with hardwood floors. Quiet King sets, $189. Can Deliver!! tion time twenty-one days. Hilton animals and willing to work week- building near universities and FT OR PT FRONT DESK or Free Layaway. 540-943-9625 Oliver, Attorney (Facebook). 757- STATON’S PAINTING - Interior/ ends and holidays. Come into the downtown. Kitchen w/range, re- breakfast attendant- Holiday Inn Exterior. Have ref’s, lic & insured. Rockbridge SPCA to pick up an frigerator, dishwasher, microwave. 490-0126 Se Habla Espanol. BBB Express looks for people who are EARLY BIRD GARDENERS: Call Joey at 784-8564 application. You even get a cake Modern bathroom w/tiled shower. Member. https://hiltonoliverattor- genuine, thoughtful and resource- Extra early hybrid cabbage and on your birthday! Central AC. Washer/dryer hook- neyva.com. ful, who care enough to go the broccoli. Heirloom black and red CALL BERNIE SHAW - For all ups. $875/month. No smoking. extra mile for our guests. We are your plumbing. Free estimates. kale, swiss chard, lettuce and ATTN. AUCTIONEERS: Adver- adding to our guest services team Available May 15. Call 463-3291, more. Organic fertilizers, pesti- tise your upcoming auctions state- Bathroom & Kitchen Remodels. for the overnight 11-7 shift, or part or email [email protected] cides and amendments. Fancy wide or in other states. Affordable 540-570-9316 time if able to work any shift. We Hill Plants LLC. Open 9AM - 5PM Print and Digital Solutions reach- are also looking for a PT breakfast 1BR HOUSE. 8 mi. S. of Lexing- Thursday - Sunday ing your target audiences. Call IKE’S LAWN SERVICE - For all attendant. Please apply in person ton, Plank Road area. 540-460- your lawn care needs. Mowing, CONTRACTORS FOR this paper or Landon Clark at to join our team with a reputation 5438 weedeating, mulching, hedges WESTROCK IN LOW MOOR, MANURE/COMPOST. $15 all you Virginia Press Services 804-521- for having fun while delivering and more. 540-460-0937 VA HIRING A AVAIL. 6/1/19. Brick ranch: 3-4 can haul. We will load. Located 7576, [email protected] great service. 880 N. Lee HWY on Rt 11 in Fancy Hill/Natural Lexington, VA INDUSTRIAL MACHINIST bed., 2 baths, liv rm, eat-in-kit, COOPER’S STUMP GRINDING: sun rm, deck, garage, & walk- bridge area. Call (571) 338-2873 ATTN. REALTORS: Advertise Landscape friendly - hillsides, Experience: Applicant must have out basement in Providence Hill. your listings regionally or state- DISHWASHERS: We are looking near structures, sidewalks, etc. No for motivated, quality oriented and 3 to 5 years experience required Appl. furn. Nat. Gas. Text/call BRADFORD EXCHANGE Col- wide. Print and Digital Solutions lector plates. French Women stump too tough! Locally owned. responsible individuals to join our working as a Machinist, some 540/460-0001 that get results! Call Landon Clark of the Century by Ganeau (set Free estimates. Reas. priced. Lic team. $500 signing bonus after mechanical knowledge & welding at Virginia Press Services 804- of 12). Romantic Poets (2), Liv- & ins. 540-319-3259 or 460-6794 90 days. Please apply in person skills. Daylight hours with pos- 3BR, 2BA HOUSE in county. 521-7576, [email protected] ing madonna (1), Americana (1), between 2 pm and 4 pm, South- sible overtime, must have your $1200/mo. plus deposit. $250 ani- FENCE: SWISHER’S Fencing: ern Inn Restaurant, 37 S Main St, own tools. mal deposit. 540-570-7321 Summer Girl (1), Noel (1), Marie NEED CDL Drivers? Advertise board, woven wire, horse fence, Lexington, VA 24450. Must meet Benefits: Paid Holidays, Health, - Ange (1). Call 540-264-0348 your job openings statewide or in high tensile & other types. Fence conditions of employment to re- Dental, Life Insurance, & 401k Re- 1 BR HOUSE with double car- other states. Affordable Print and 3 Seasons Antiques & barn painting. 540-460-1949 ceive bonus. tirement with company match in- port for rent on Chestnut Ave. in Digital Solutions to reach truck centive, and Paid vacation, as well & Unique Treasures Buena Vista. Lawn maintenance drivers. Call Landon Clark at - as Safety Attendance Celebration 5562 N. Lee Hwy Fairfield 24435 ROOFING - FOR ALL Your Roof- EXP. ROOFERS NEEDED provided. $550 per month plus Virginia Press Services 804-521- Knowledgeable in various phases and a Christmas Bonus. MARCH MADNESS SALE ing needs. Seaman & Son Roof- deposit. Call 261-4767 7576, [email protected] of shingle roofing. Call 540-784- Friday & Saturday, March 29-30; ing. 540-784-0324. Roof repair, storm damage, re-roofing. sea- 0324 or email, seamanroofing@ Apply: Please send resume to APPLICATIONS BEING accepted 11AM-4PM – Get AIRLINES ARE HIRING [email protected] gmail.com – P.O. Box 196, Low Moor, VA for 3BR, 1 bath home in county 25% off FAA approved hands on Aviation 24457. OR email david.nicelyii@ Ron McNemar Woodwork, w/ stove, refrig., includes W/D training. Financial aid for qualified LOCAL LAWNCARE SERVICE, JOB TODAY! 202-770-9141 westrock.com or denise.meggin- Maxine Foster Prints, hookup, lg. yard, $750/mo. 540- students - Career placement as- Mowing & More is available to [email protected] Hailey-Stout Studio 460-7181, no texts sistance. CALL Aviation Institute mow, trim shrubs, pruning or tree The Maury Service Authority Is looking to fill a full-time position, FULL TIME SERVERS: We are of Maintenance SCHEV certified removal, pressure washing, paint- Beginning April 2, OPEN Wastewater Operator. Having an looking for motivated, quality ori- 877-204- 4130 ing, roofing, etc. All at reasonable Tuesdays through Saturdays active license is a plus. The suc- ented and responsible individuals 180 Wanted and competitive rates - 540-261- cessful applicants must have a 11:03 - 4:03 G&E Virginia Premium Assured to join our team. Offering paid 4767 high school diploma, be at least vacation, health benefits and IRA WANTED TO BUY - Standing You never know what you will Heifer/Cow Sale. March 30th, 18 years of age, possess an ac- contributions. Great earning po- Timber. Will cut on percent- find! 2019 12:00 noon. G&E Test Cen- BLUE RIDGE LAWNSCAPING - age. Top prices paid. Also, buy- 540-784-9349 tive Virginia driver’s license, must tential for experienced servers ter Gretna, VA. Call George Winn Free est. Mowing, lawn care, trim- pass a DMV check, back ground ing hardwood & pine pulpwood. Follow us on Facebook! and bartenders. Please apply in at 434-489-4458. ming, aeration/fertilizing, mulch. check, drug screening, and be person between 2 pm and 4 pm, Boundary or percentage. Call Robert Rhodenizer. Lic. & ins., able to lift 50 lbs. Mandatory work 540-958-1652 HAND CRAFTED Turkey calls. Southern Inn Restaurant, 37 S AUCTION. Gray Auctions Co. 540-784-0694 schedule is subject to rotation Solid cherry & slate. oldcabintur- Main St, Lexington, VA 24450 VA#1104 Sat, March 30, 2019 @ 9 which will include working some PAYING CASH FOR Silver & keycalls.com A.M. 14089 Robinson Road, Stony weekends and Holidays. Appli- LEXINGTON COFFEE SHOP Gold. Unwanted Jewelry, Coins. Made by Chuck Koch, 540-490- Creek, VA 23882. For all info Visit: 130 General Help Wanted cants with no prior experience will now hiring all positions. Flexible Call John, 540-570-0182 2907 www.graycoservices.com or Call need to pass an aptitude test. Pay hours. Please call or come in for Joe Gray at 804-943-3506 is commensurate with experience. an application, 9 W. Washington WANTED FOR HISTORICAL ADULT BURIAL PLOTS - Rock- Position is opened until filled. Ap- St., 540-464-6586 PRESERVATION: Buena Vista, PRONTO CAFFE is currently bridge Memorial Gardens. $1450 plications can be picked up at 130 VA Memorabilia. Maps, Books, taking applications for part-time each. 540-784-9028 12 Antiques Osage Lane Lexington VA 24450 Payroll and Accounts Payable Pamphlets, Blotters, Prints, Ad- barista. We are looking for a or you can call 540-463-3566 Assistant - Washington and Lee vertising, Calendars, Bottles, Ar- hard working, energetic, person University is accepting applica- chitectural pieces, Newspaper to to join our team. Must be 18. The MSA offers a generous tions for a Payroll and Accounts invoices, Letterhead, Letters, Antiques we COUNTRY ROAD Please apply in person or online benefit package of Holiday pay, Payable Assistant. Visit our web- Deeds, Postcards, Photographs, Please buy antiques and vintage collect- at: www.prontogelateria.com VRS retirement plan, time off, site at jobs.wlu.edu for full position Paperweights, Memories, etc. Recycle ibles. Call Gene or Carol at 1-540- 540.464.1472. 26 South Main St, and sick leave accruals. The details and instructions on how to ROCKBRIDGE MOVIE THE- 377-5834 Lexington MSA is an Equal Opportunity apply. Washington and Lee is an ATER MEMORABILIA! Call 540- Employer. Equal Opportunity Employer. 460-1729 www.thenews-gazette.com, MARCH 27, 2019, THE NEWS-GAZETTE, LEXINGTON, VIRGINIA, SECTION B, PAGE 13 200 Entertainment 220 Auctions 230 Public Notices 230 Public Notices

Tables, Sofa, High Chair, Water PUBLIC SALE ABC NOTICE SPAGHETTI DINNER Fall B.R. Suit, Lane Cedar Thursday, April 11, 2019, Family Dollar Stores of Virginia, Saturday April 6, 2019 Chest, Oak Dresser, Handmade 5:30 pm Inc. Trading as Family Dollar From 2pm-7:30pm Fur.,Stepback China Cab. Sale will be held at #20053, 2717 Beech Avenue, At Effinger Fire House Collectables And Glassware: Your Own Bin, Inc. Rockbridge, Buena Vista, Virginia All you can eat Jewelry, Doll Collection, Quilts, 136 McCorkle Drive Extension 24416. spaghetti dinner to benefit the Linens, Crocks, Galv. Wash Tubs, Lexington, VA The above establishment is Rockbridge Bear Hound Hunter Brass Bucket, Milk Can, Egg The following units will be sold for applying to the VIRGINIA DE- Association Crate, Flat Irons, Vintage Frames non-payment of PARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC $10 Adults $5 Kids 12 and Under and Pictures, Scales, Music rental agreement: BEVERAGE CONTROL (ABC) Includes all you can eat spa- Boxes, Rug Beater, Enamelware, Units 17, 25, 60, 69, 85, 93, 118 for a Wine and Beer Off Premises ghetti, garlic bread Cheese Boxes, Kitchenware, license to sell or manufacture al- 1 salad, and 1 dessert Toys, Lamps, Cast Items, Oysters The units may be redeemed by coholic beverages. Drink choice of Tea, Lemonade, Cans, Marbles, Lanterns, Lard owners prior to sale by cash only. Sandra Boscia or Water Kettle, Flour Barrel, Flax Wheel, Terms: Cash Only Assistant Secretary Apple Butter Kettle & Stirrer,Pedal NOTE: Objections to the issuance CAKEWALK Tractor, Dump Trailer, Radio Flyer of this license must be submitted at the Rockbridge Baths 230 Public Notices Wagon, Corn Sheller, Vintage Lic. to ABC no later than 30 days from Fire Department Plates, Teapots, Cream & Sugar, the publishing date of the first of on Saturday, March 30th Oil Lamps, S & P, Decor Plates, two required newspaper legal no- 6:00 PM Dish Sets, White House, Hen On ABC NOTICE tices. Objections should be reg- .10c a walk Nest, Bottles, Iris Water Set, But- Steeles Tavern Hospitality LLC istered at www.abc.virginia.gov or Sponsored by: 800-552-3200. Ebenezer Methodist Women termilk Pitchers, Figurines, Carni- Trading as: Steeles Tavern 50/50 Drawing & Raffle Drawing val, Depression. Manor 8400 N Lee Hwy Steeles Cake donations appreciated! Firearms: Browning Light 12 ga. Tavern, VA 24476, Steeles Tav- Door prizes — Food Available ( Ser. # 22209), Raven Arms 25 ern Rockbridge Virginia 24476. 20 W. Nelson St., Lexington • 540-463-3113 • www.TheNews-Gazette.com Cal. Pistol (Ser. # 521490 ), West- The above establishment is ap- BINGO WEDNESDAY ern Six 22 Cal. Revolver ( Ser. plying to the VIRGINIA ALCO- Got questions LEXINGTON MOOSE LODGE # K36108 ), Titan 25 Cal. Pistol HOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL (Ser. # 217916 ), Stevens 12 ga, (ABC) AUTHORITY for a Bed & Doors Open @ 5:30PM Double Barrel. Breakfast license to sell or manu- FIRE SPRINKLER HELPER Tools: Craftsman 10” Radial Saw, facture alcoholic beverages. $500 Guaranteed JACKPOT Foley Belsaw Sharp All, Crafts- Albert J. Tumminello and Dana Magic City Sprinkler is hiring in the Lexington area. Currently Progressive Jackpot man 12” Wood Lathe, Craftsman S. Tumminello need helper to assist lead sprinkler foreman that lives in Lexing- 15 1/2” Floor Model Drill Press, Owners ton area-must be able to meet foreman in Lexington and then 1465 Thornhill Road Craftsman 6” Floor Model Belt NOTE: Objections to the issuance commute to jobsite, must have reliable transportation and valid Lexington, VA Sander, Craftsman Floor Model of this license must be submitted driver’s license, clean drug screen is required. Positions are full Router, Craftsman Scroll Saw, to ABC no later than 30 days from ? time with benefits, some overnight travel could be required. Ap- 220 Auctions Craftsman 10” Table Saw, Crafts- the publishing date of the first of prenticeship program available with pay incentives after each level man 8” Floor Model Planer, Pipe two required newspaper legal no- of completion. Glue Clamps, Hardware, Hand tices. Objections should be reg- Subscribe to Pay based on experience, starting at $12.00 per hr. Interested per- Tools, Craftsman Elec. Nailer, istered at www.abc.virginia.gov or qÜÉ=kÉïëJd~òÉííÉ sons can apply within, email or mail to Magic City Sprinkler Inc. Craftsman Bench Grinder, Crafts- 800-552-3200. man 12” Floor Model Band Saw, for your answers. 1601 Granby Street, Roanoke, VA 24012. No phone calls please. Craftsman Bench Sander, Floor Call 463-3113. Model Sharpner, Craftsman 230 Stick Welder and Stand. TERMS: Cash/Check with Proper HAMRIC AUCTION COMPANY ID. NO BUYERS PREMIUM ! Va. Lic. # 2326, Bond # FOOD SERVED 42214122 POWER OF ATTORNEY: Thad & hamricauction.com, auctionzip Jeanne Painter Glasgow, VA ID# 17305 (540) 460-4483 The contents of the following NOW HIRING [email protected] storage units located at Valley Kendal at Lexington is currently Storage, 2376 N. Lee Highway, ENTRY LEVEL POSITIONS Lexington, VA 24450 will be recruiting the following positions Kari Ruley, Human Resources Generalist ESTATE AUCTION sold through a public online Mohawk Industries, Inc. Saturday April 6 @ 10 am auction at www.lockerfox.com for the Borden Health Center: 404 Anderson Street, Glasgow, Virginia 24555 Fairfield Vol. Rescue Squad to satisfy the owners’ lien on 540-258-7245 E: [email protected] 5885 N. Lee Hwy. 4/12/2019 at 9:30 AM for non- • Certified Nursing Assistant – 36 hours per week, Mohawk is an EOE Fairfield, Va. 24435 payment of rent. Auctions are three eight hour evening shifts and one 12 hour available ONLY online. Terms: DIRECTIONS: From I-81, take Cash Only. Buyer has 72 hours to night shift including every other weekend Exit 200 onto Sterrett Rd. to Rt. pay and remove items from prem- • LPN – 36 hours per week, 6PM-6AM shift, 11 North to Sale on left. SIGNS ise. We reserve the right to reject POSTED! all bids. three days per week including every other weekend The Undersigned will have The Auction end times are followed following Personal Property by the unit number. If you are interested in being considered for either these Auctioned for The Living Estate R0003 – 9:30 AM positions, please email your resume to mchager@kalex. of William Ray Painter. 545 – 9:30 AM Furn: Glass Door Display Cab., kendal.org, apply at kalex.kendal.org, or stop by 160 Now Hiring Trunks, D.R. Table & Chairs, (2) Kendal Drive, Lexington, VA and fill out an application. Heritage Hall – Lexington is currently recruiting - Grandmother Clocks, Oak Wash- 1 Full Time Cook/Dietary Aide, 1 Part Time Cook/Dietary Aide, stand, Antique School Desk,Spot These positions will close on April 9th, 2019. Please call and 1 Full Time Floor Tech. Human Resources at 540 464-2608 with any questions. Qualifications: • Must be 18 years or older Buena Vista City Be Sure To Get • Previous experience preferred Public Schools has Settled In Before Home Care RN Opportunities Heritage Hall – Lexington is located in the lovely, historic Lexington, a job opening for a Lexington, VA area Virginia. Heritage Hall provides a rewarding work environment along the Holiday with competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package. School Nutrition Stress Begins! Are you ready to make a career change? We invite you to join Director. This a full our Home Care team, whose goal is to improve the quality of For immediate consideration, please apply in person or forward time position with Call For Our Specials life for both the patient and the family. Our Home Care team your resumes to: members enjoy flexibility in scheduling and mileage Heritage Hall Lexington benefits. Application The Village at Rockbridge reimbursement as well as the ability to work independently. or Green Hills Apts. 205 Houston Street and full job description  Full Time opportunities available Lexington, VA 24450 are available on our 540-464-1834 or  One year of nursing experience preferred 540-464-8184 – Fax 540-464-1802 Or online at: www.heritage-hall.org website: TDD 711  Licensed RN in Commonwealth of VA or eligible for VA This institution is an license; must obtain and maintain BLS Heritage Hall – Lexington is an Equal Opportunity bvcps.net equal opportunity provider  Sign-on bonus for full time RN's with 2 or more years /ADA/Affirmative Action Employer of RN experience Be Sure To Get Please contact Whitney Shell at [email protected] for HUNT RIDGE & Settled In Before questions or by phone at (540) 983-4036. HUNT RIDGE II To view these opportunities, please visit our website at the Holiday www.carilionclinic.org/careers. APARTMENTS Stress Begins! An online application is required for all positions of interest. NORTHWEST HARDWOODS AVAILABLE Equal Opportunity Employer 1 Bedroom-$565; Call For Our Specials Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity. P.O. Box 188 2 Bedrooms - $650; Hillcrest Manor Carilion Clinic is a drug-free workplace. 3 Bedrooms-$740; Apartments Buena Vista, Virginia 24416 Pet Friendly 540-261-6652 We are a Growing Company seeking: INCOME GUIDELINES APPLY. TDD 711 Section 8 Voucher Accepted. This institution is an Washer; Dryer Hook-ups Available equal opportunity provider Storage Units LOGYARD LOADER OPERATOR Office Hours: - BUENA VISTA Mon.-Fri. 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Call 540-462-3785 LOG BUYER Take Rt. 39, turn onto Valley Pike Rd., left onto - AMHERST - Experience Required Thoroughbred Crl. We offer Health, Dental and Life Insurance. * ALL UTILITIES INCLUDED * 401K Retirement Plan and Paid Vacation. Willow Springs Apartments Effective 1-1-19 1-Bedroom Unit - $610 2-Bedroom Unit - $660 3-Bedroom Unit - $740 FEATURING Wall-to-Wall Carpet, C/A & Heat, Appliances, Dish Network Available RESUMES CAN BE EMAILED TO: Central Laundry Facilities. [email protected] Conveniently located near 540-238-3738 Shopping and OR APPLY IN PERSON AT

EQUAL HOUSING High School OPPORTUNITY 403 E. 29TH ST. BUENA VISTA, VA 95 Willow Springs Rd., Lexington 463-7484 Equal Opportunity Employer PAGE 14, SECTION B, THE NEWS-GAZETTE, LEXINGTON, VIRGINIA, MARCH 27, 2019, www.thenews-gazette.com

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NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE All other public charges or as- HUNDRED TWENTY FIVE (125) TRUSTEE SALE sessments, including water/sewer FEET TO A PUBLIC ALLEY IN 193 Bunker Hill Mill Road, charges, whether incurred prior THE YEAR. TERMS OF SALE: Lexington, VA 24450 to or after the sale, and all other ALL CASH. A bidder’s deposit of costs incident to settlement to be ten percent (10%) of the sale By virtue of the power and au- paid by the purchaser. In the event price or ten percent (10%) of the thority contained in a Deed of taxes, any other public charges original principal balance of the Trust dated October 6, 2005, and have been advanced, a credit will subject Deed of Trust, whichever recorded at Instrument Number be due to the seller, to be adjusted is lower, in the form of cash or cer- 050005270 and a Loan Modifica- from the date of sale at the time of tified funds payable to the Substi- tion recorded on May 2, 2016 at settlement. Purchaser agrees to tute Trustee must be present at Instrument Number 160001057, pay the seller’s attorneys at settle- the time of the sale. The balance in the Clerk’s Office for the Circuit ment, a fee of $445.00 for review of the purchase price will be due Court for Rockbridge, VA, secur- of the settlement documents. within fifteen (15) days of sale, ing a loan which was originally Additional terms will be an- otherwise Purchaser’s deposit $104,000.00. The appointed nounced at the time of sale and may be forfeited to Trustee. Time SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE, Com- the successful bidder will be re- is of the essence. If the sale is monwealth Trustees, LLC will quired to execute and deliver to set aside for any reason, the Pur- offer for sale at public auction the Substitute Trustees a memo- chaser at the sale shall be entitled at front steps of the Rockbridge randum or contract of the sale at to a return of the deposit paid. The County Courthouse, 20 South the conclusion of bidding. Purchaser may, if provided by the Randolph Street, Lexington, VA terms of the Trustee’s Memoran- 24450-2552 on: FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: dum of Foreclosure Sale, be enti- April 16, 2019 at 10:30 AM tled to a $50 cancellation fee from improved real property, with an Rosenberg & Associates, the Substitute Trustee, but shall abbreviated legal description of LLC(Attorney for the Secured have no further recourse against All that certain lot or parcel of land Party)4340 East West Highway, the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or together with improvements lo- Suite 600Bethesda, MD 20814 the Mortgagee’s attorney. Addi- Watching Their Time cated thereon and appurtenances 301-907-8000 tional terms to be announced at Mountain View Elementary School students in Rebecca Fleshman’s class gather around thereunto belonging, lying in the www.rosenberg-assoc.com the sale. A form copy of the Trust- Lexington Sunrise Rotary President Liz Moss. Moss visited the school to present each first County of Rockbridge, Virginia, ee’s memorandum of foreclosure grade student with an analog wristwatch as a reward for learning to tell time on an analog and being more particularly de- TRUSTEE’S SALE OF 1575 sale and contract to purchase real clock. Lexington Sunrise Rotary provided a wristwatch to all the first grade students at Cen- scribed as follows: Being all that PINE AVENUE, BUENA VISTA, property is available for viewing lot or parcel of land together with VA 24416. In execution of a cer- at www.bwwsales.com. This is a tral, Natural Bridge, Fairfield and Mountain View elementary schools. Rotary District 7570 the improvements thereon located tain Deed of Trust dated April communication from a debt collec- awarded a 50/50 grant to the club to support this project. “The students were so excited to on the southeast side of Second- 11, 2006, in the original principal tor and any information obtained receive their wristwatches and proud of their achievement,” said Moss. “Lexington Sunrise ary State Route #700 in Buffalo amount of $105,420.38 recorded will be used for that purpose. The Rotary is delighted to support the efforts of our teachers in helping the students reach their Magisterial District of Rockbridge in the Clerk’s Office, Circuit Court sale is subject to seller confirma- educational goal and develop an important life skill.” County, Virginia, and being all of for Buena Vista City, Virginia as tion. Substitute Trustee: Equity Lot #2 as shown on a plat pre- Instrument No. 060000320 . The Trustees, LLC, 2101 Wilson Blvd., pared by Gregory E. Vess, LS, undersigned Substitute Trustee Suite 1004, Arlington, VA 22201. dated October 21, 1992, which will offer for sale at public auc- For more information contact: plat is attached to a Deed of Trust tion at the front steps of the build- BWW Law Group, LLC, attorneys of Record in the Clerk’s Office of ing housing the Circuit Court for for Equity Trustees, LLC, 6003 the Circuit Court of Rockbridge Buena Vista City, 2039 Sycamore Executive Blvd, Suite 101, Rock- County, Virginia, in Deed Book Avenue, Buena Vista, Virginia on ville, MD 20852, 301-961-6555, 500, at Page 175, and as more April 26, 2019, at 11:15 AM, the website: www.bwwsales.com. fully described in the aforesaid property described in said Deed VA-334644-1. Deed of Trust. of Trust, located at the above ad- TERMS OF SALE: The property dress, and more particularly de- ABC NOTICE will be sold “AS IS,” WITHOUT scribed as follows: ALL THOSE PFJ Southeast LLC Trading as: REPRESENTATION OR WAR- CERTAIN LOTS OR PAR- Pilot Travel Center #4649 713 RANTY OF ANY KIND AND SUB- CELS OF LAND, TOGETHER Oakland Circle, Raphine Rock- JECT TO conditions, restrictions, WITH ANY IMPROVEMENTS bridge Virginia 24472. reservations, easements, rights THEREON, RIGHTS OF WAY The above establishment is of way, and all other matters of EASEMENTS AND APPURTE- applying to the VIRGINIA DE- record taking priority over the NANCES THEREUNTO BE- PARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC Deed of Trust to be announced LONGING, SITUATE IN THE CITY BEVERAGE CONTROL (ABC) at the time of sale. A deposit of OF BUENA VISTA, VIRGINIA, AUTHORITY for a Wine and Beer $20,000.00, or 10% of the sale SHOWN AND DESIGNATED Off Premises license to sell or price, whichever is lower, in cash UPON A PLAT ENTITLED, SUB- manufacture alcoholic beverages. or cashier’s check payable to the DIVISION OF THE LAND OF THE Jason Nordin SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE will be BUENA VISTA COMPANY INTO Vice President required at the time of sale. The LOTS WHICH PLAT IS OF RE- NOTE: Objections to the issuance balance of the purchase price, CORD IN THE CLERKS OFFICE of this license must be submitted with interest at the rate contained OF THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR to ABC no later than 30 days from At King Of The Mat in the Deed of Trust Note from THE CITY OF BUENA VISTA, the publishing date of the first of Parry McCluer High School head wrestling coach Jeremiah Brockenbrough talks to young the date of sale to the date said VIRGINIA. IN DEED BOOK 2, two required newspaper legal no- wrestlers at the inaugural King of the Mat Takedown tournament on the weekend of March funds are received in the office of AT PAGE 107, TO WIT:LOTS 14 tices. Objections should be reg- 8-10 at PMHS. Attending the tournament were more than 130 students from Virginia, West the SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE, will AND 16, BLOCK 38, SECTION 3; istered at www.abc.virginia.gov or be due within fifteen (15) days of SAID LOTS FRONT FIFTY (50) 800-552-3200. Virginia, North Carolina and New York. (photo courtesy of Jeremiah Brockenbrough) sale. In the event of default by the FEET EACH ON PINE AVENUE successful bidder, the entire de- AND EXTEND BACK THIS EVEN posit shall be forfeited and applied WIDTH A DISTANCE OF ONE to the costs and expenses of sale and Substitute Trustee’s fee.

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