Happy Birthday wishes to: Joey Viars on July 12, Frances Grubb on July 12, Dave Evans on July 12, Joyce Mitchell on July 12, Jacob Crigger on July 12, Cristy Mills on July 12, Nancy Scott on July 12, Denny Eversole on July 12, Nancy Scruggs on July 12, Sara Miller on July 12, Ber'lyn Moore on July 13, Shana Copenhaver on July 13, Karen Stidham on July 13, Ella Richardson on July 14, Ruth Redd on July 14, Allen Dale Rosenbaum on July 15, Patty Reynolds on July 15, Missy Carter on July 15, Stephanie Whitlow on July 15, Peyton Brewer on July 16, Ginny Smith on July 16, Bonnie Williams on July 16, Bruce Akers on July 17.
Happy Anniversary wishes to: Chris and Kelly Terry on July 11, Kenny and Jessica Manuel on July 15, Justin and Jessica Stoneman on July 16.
Deepest sympathy is sent to the family of Joe Bill Painter.
Ivanhoe Fire Department will have a Donnie Widner Memorial Fundraiser on Saturday, July 18th, 12-5 p.m. at the Ivanhoe Fire Department. There will be baked goods, hot dog sale, silent auction, raffle drawings, kids water play area, face painting and vendor tables. All proceeds go to the Ivanhoe Fire Department.
The First Baptist Church in Speedwell will have Vacation Bible School with Kingdom Seekers on July 29th-31st, 7-9 p.m. There will be classes for all ages, lots of fun activities and crafts.
The Lions Club Charity Carnival will be held July 14th-18th, at Wytheville Community College Campus and there is no admission charge. Gates open at 6 p.m. and rides start at 6:30 p.m. till 10 p.m. Tickets are $1.25 each, 24 for $25, 72 for $60 and rides require 3 or more tickets each. Ride all night wrist bands are $30 and can be purchased online.
Rural Retreat Heritage Day will be held on Saturday, July 25th, at 1 p.m. at the Pepper Stage, 210 E. Railroad Avenue. At 1 p.m. will be kids activities and vendors, 5 p.m. Conway Twitty Tribute, at 6:30 p.m. Deadman's Hand and at 8:15 p.m. is Diamond Rio. This will be free admission and there will also be vendors onsite.
The RRHS Basketball Team is in need of drink donations of canned sodas and bottled water to sell at the Rural Retreat Heritage Day Festival. Donations can be dropped off at Hilltop Carryout by July 23rd. All proceeds help fund summer league, equipment, warmups and more for the boys basketball program.
First Annual Pursuit Youth Car Show & Hot Dog Meal will be held on Sunday, July 12th, at 4 p.m. at St. Paul Pentecostal Holiness Church at 796 Ivanhoe Road, Max Meadows. There is a $10 entry fee and there will be a First Place Prize for Best in Show.
Dunkley and Maloskey Auction will be selling the property of Tom Vaughan on CC Camp Road in Cripple Creek on Saturday, July 25th, rain or shine. The property borders Jefferson National Forest, has road frontage, mountain stream and is fenced, a total of 84.968 acres. You may contact Jeff at 276-620-4332, Jamie at 276-620-4339 or Joe at 276-617-0222.
Wythe County Parks and Recreation will have free Summer Crafts at Ager Park through July, on Mondays at 3-5 p.m. and Tuesdays at 6-8 p.m. No registration is required, just drop in and get creative.
Mount Rogers Community Services will have a Special Olympics Field Day on Thursday, July 23rd, noon to 4 p.m. at the Wytheville Community College Field. There will be track and field, softball, basketball, soccer and more. People with disabilities can enjoy athletics in an organized setting.
Wythe County Parks and Recreation will have Adult Open Play at Ager Park and this is free and no registration is required. This will be held through July with Wiffleball on Wednesdays at 5-9 p.m., Cornhole on Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. until finished and Kickball on Saturdays at 5:30 p.m. until done.
There will be an Estate Sale on Friday, July 24th, at 9 a.m. at 7689 W. Lee Hwy, Rural Retreat. There will be antique and vintage furniture, vinyl records and players, 50's jukebox, signed items from Ralph Stanley, country living decor, china, dishes, glassware, coal mining items, tools, plumbing, electric mechanic and more.
Attention Parents/Guardians, Grab-n-Go Meal Boxes will be available for pickup every Thursday through August 10th, 10 a.m. to noon at Open Door Community. These meal boxes are a great way to help keep children fed and healthy during summer.
The First Baptist Church in Speedwell will have spaces for rent for the Rt. 21 Yard Sale on July 24th-25th, for $10 a day.
Open Door Cafe is in need of volunteers for dish washer, busser, serving line and the garden. All help would be greatly appreciated. For more information you can call 276-227-0212.
Movie Nights Under the Stars schedule at the Rural Retreat Lake is July 18th-Elemental, July 25th-How to Train Your Dragon, August 1st-Zootopia 2, August 8th-The Bad Guys, August 22nd-Despicable Me 4, August 29th-Jurassic World: Rebirth.
There will be a Farmer's Market at Rural King on Saturday, July 25th, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. There will be fresh produce, baked goods, handmade crafts, specialty items and more.
Crockett's Chapel United Methodist Church Youth in Cripple Creek will be making apple butter this fall and are in need of pint and quart jars. All donations of jars is greatly appreciated.
The Rural Retreat Youth League Football Camp is July 20th-23rd, at 6 p.m. at RRHS Stadium and the cost is $20. A T-shirt will be provided for each player.
Rural Retreat High School Lady Indians Basketball presents Summer Hoops on July 20th-21st, 8-9:45 a.m. for 4th-5th grade girls, 10:15 a.m. to 12 p.m. for 6th-7th grade girls at the RRHS Gym. This is a free event with donations accepted.
Wytheville Training School Cultural Center's 5th Annual Street Fair will be held on Saturday, July 25th, at 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. There will be food vendors, music and live entertainment.
The Bass and Burcham Family got together last Saturday for a 4th of July cookout at the new home of Terry and Tina Bass in Galax. Their home is beautiful and of course the food was great to. Everybody had a good time and hope to get together again soon.
Wythe County Public Library is having Mahjong Monday at 4 p.m. on July 13th, and this is for beginners and experienced players. There will be Lego Club for kids at 4:30-6 p.m., The Art of Flowers Arranging with Petals of Wytheville at 5 p.m. and this class requires registration. For more information you may call 276-228-4951.
Rural Retreat Bands will have Beginner Marching Band Camp on July 16th-17th, 9-11 a.m. Leadership Meeting will be held on Wednesday, July 15th, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Parent Meeting will be held July 20th, 5-6 p.m.
The 1st Annual Softball Game between the Wytheville Community Hospital and Wythe County First Responders was so much fun and everyone had a great time. The Wythe County First Responders came out as winners and already looking forward to next year.
I cannot believe this year is already half gone. The days are starting to get a little shorter and I hate that so much. I wish the daylight hours were long all the time. It makes winter seem even harder with the shorter daylight. It's also hard to believe school starts in one month.
Prayer concerns are: Darrell Rosenbaum has cancer in his rectum, liver and lungs and is now taking chemotherapy, Bo Testerman as he is trying to heal from his leg amputation and is still in the hospital, Lucy Grubb, Harry and Kay Fleming, Phyllis Hurt, John Witt, Raymond Matney, Larry Dunford, Sarah Rudolph, Kendra Dunkley, Jerry Lowe, Michael Dean, Glenda Lowe, Threasa Jenkins, Helen Bass, Linda and Jerry Porter, Jimmy Dunkley, Rodney Pack, Danny Jonas, Daphne Rosenbaum, Kenny Sayers, Sandra Wright, Mary Jo McKenzie, Gus Kincer, Randy Mitchell, Walker Jenkins, Clyde King, Sr., Libby King, Rabbit Catron, Martha Norris, Shirley Caudill, Arlene Gilbert, Sandra Reasor, Phyllis Stamper, Charlie Ray Preston, Jim Bear, Kathy Testerman, for the safety of all churches and schools, pray hard for some much needed rain, the water levels are getting scary as low as it is, for the safety of all Police Officers, EMT Personnel and Fire Fighters, for all the sick and shut-ins, our Military Personnel and especially for the unsaved.
Until next time: As July skies of blue unfold, and summer's warmth is brightly told, we thank the Lord for liberty and truth that sets our spirits free. For every blessing from above, we praise Your name, O God of love. Beneath the sun so bright, we walk in Your eternal light. God bless each of you.
