Happy Birthday wishes to: Ruth Spraker on March 14, Rev. Jim Scott on March 14, David Light on March 15, Clyde King, Jr. on March 15, Jackson Moody on March 15, Brittney Huffman on March 15, Amber Poe on March 15, Scarlett Hale on March 16, Kristin Shumate on March 16, Carter Manuel on March 16, Bo Testerman on March 16, Rex Pack on March 16, Kenneth Littreal on March 16, Helen Thomas on March 16, Tom Midkiff on March 17, Magnolia Linkous on March 17, Todd Busick on March 17, Clyde Daughtery on March 19, Casey Rosenbaum on March 20, Roscoe Hall on March 20, Eddie Porter on March 20, Eli Terry on March 20, Hayes Terry on March 20.
Happy Anniversary wishes to: Dickie and Carol Busick on March 18.
Deepest sympathy is sent to the family of Barbara Bass and the family of Howard Rosenbaum.
Dunkley and Maloskey Auction will have their Spring Equipment and Machinery Consignment Sale on Saturday, April 11th, rain or shine at the Rural Retreat Fairgrounds. They are currently taking consignments. For more information you may call Jeff at 276-620-4335 or Joe Maloskey at 276-617-0222.
Wythe County Public Schools registration for Pre-K and Kindergarten for 2026-2027 school year will be open until March 25th.
Join the Wythe Arts Council at the Wohlfahrt Haus Dinner Theater on Tuesday, March 17th, and bidding starts at 5 p.m. till 8 p.m. All proceeds support the 42nd Chautauqua Festival.
Josh Jones and Family will be singing and Josh will be preaching at Asbury Church in Rural Retreat on Sunday, March 15th, at 10 a.m. and at 11 a.m.
The Max Meadows Ruritan Club will have a free Easter Egg Hunt for all ages on Sunday, March 29th, 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. at the Max Meadows Community Field. They will also be giving away 16 shiny new bikes.
The Cove Road Christian Academy will have their Annual Fundraiser Tea Party on Saturday, March 21st, at 11:00 a.m. and doors will open at 10:15 a.m. There will be Breakfast Brunch with Heavy Hors De'Ovures, Small Thank You Favor for everyone, prizes for best dressed, complimentary Tea Cup and Saucer for each attendee. Tickets are $50 and must be prepaid. For more information you may call Mary Phillippi Wright at 276-389-8961 or Tabatha Seymore at 276-759-1718.
The Town of Wytheville Parks and Recreation will have their Annual Underwater Easter Egg Hunt on Friday, March 27th with ages 6 and under at 5:30-6:30 p.m. and ages 7-11 at 7-8 p.m. You may your photo made with the Easter Bunny. There will be Goodie Bag Station where you can trade your collected eggs for a bag of goodies. Admission is $5 Town Residents, $10 Non-Residents, $10 Non-Residents with Gold or Silver Pass Plan or $15 Non-Resident.
Registration with the RRYL is open now through March 23rd, and this will be for Pre-K-12U.
Triple B Stone in Speedwell is in need of an experienced operator and you can apply at the quarry.
Barren Springs Holiness Church will have a Free Community Meal and everyone is invited. This will be held on Saturday, March 21st, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Fosters Closet will be onsite with free clothing. The menu is turkey, ham and all the fixings, desserts, drinks and carry out will be available.
Asbury Church in Rural Retreat will have a Spring Revival April 13th-17th, at 7 p.m. There will be special singing each night and Derek Cowan will be preaching.
Celebrate "Hop into Spring" at the Wytheville Farmers Market on Saturday, March 28th, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. and there will be children's activities with Somic America, local vendors, hot foods and a scavenger hunt.
Ivanhoe Volunteer Fire Department will have Ivanhoe Brawl For It All on Saturday, March 14, with bell time at 8 p.m. Adult tickets are $8, kids 7-12 is $6 and under 6 is free.
The Wythe County Hunter Education Class, the first one of the year, will be held on Sunday, March 29th, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Rural Retreat Community Center. For more information call 276-620-6564.
The Rural Retreat After Prom Benefit will be held on Friday, March 27th, 4-6:30 p.m. in the RRHS Cafeteria. They are serving jumbo baked potatoes for $8 and you can add port for $4. The toppings will be butter, sour cream, salt, pepper, shredded cheese, bacon bits, chili, jalapenos, and homemade BBQ sauce.
Congratulations to Mrs. Horton at Speedwell Elementary School for being named Eye of the Tiger Staff Award.
GFWC Wytheville Women's Club will have Egg My Yard Fundraiser. Ticket are 30 eggs for $30, 50 eggs for $45, 75 eggs for $55 and 100 eggs for $80. For more information you may call 276-617-0941 or email wythevillewomensclub@gmail.com.
Wythe County Public Schools will be closed on April 21, for the special election.
Asbury Church in Rural Retreat will have a Palm Sunday Celebration on Sunday, March 29th, at 9 a.m. Pastor Paul Arnold will be preaching at 9 a.m. and Ben Tidwell and Family will be singing at 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. Ben Tidwell will be preaching at 11 a.m. Potluck lunch to follow the and there will be an Easter Egg Hunt for kids 12 and under following the lunch. Bring a dish and an egg hunt basket.
The Speedwell Market is hiring a deli clerk for Monday through Thursday, 5 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Denise and Faye's 2nd Pop-Up will be held at Pizza Plus in Rural Retreat and they will have clothes, shoes, handbags, pallet finds and unique treasures.
Holston Health and Rehab and Holston Senior Living will have their 7th Annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 28th, at 2 p.m. with a rain date of April 4th. The Easter Bunny will be there, face painting, games and a grand variety of prizes. This will be for ages 0-3, 4-7 and 8-12. For more information you may call 276-228-5595.
The Wythe County Sheriff's Office is pleased to announce the launch of CONFIRM OK, an automated telephone wellness check system designed to help protect senior citizens in Wythe County that live alone. Registered participants receive an automated phone call from the Sheriff each day at a specified time. When the call is answered, the participant hears a recorded message with simple instructions to confirm they are safe by pressing a key on their phone. If the call goes unanswered after three attempts, a deputy will be dispatched to the residence to check on the individual's welfare. Applications can be completed in person at the Wythe County Sheriff's Office during normal business hours, Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Family members, friends, or neighbors may recommend the program, however, applications must be completed and signed by the participant.
Ivanhoe Civic League Presents 2026 Spring Cowboy Trail Challenge on Sunday, April 12th, at 3 p.m. Admission is $5, 6 and under is free and ringside parking is $10. There will be concessions available. This will be held at the Ivanhoe Jubilee Park/Horse Show Grounds.
The Rural Retreat Lady Indians Tennis Club presents Egg My Yard Fundraiser. Pre-filled eggs will be 30 for $25, 60 for $40 and 100 for $60 and you must book by March 23rd. The pre-filled eggs will be hidden in your front yard the night before Easter and you may email katie.fiscu@wythe12.org for more information.
We enjoyed the benefit at HOPE last Saturday night for Hailey Whitlow for her mission trip to Peru to share the Gospel with children.
The weather has been great this week and I have seen Easter Lilies in bloom, people mowing, some laying in the sun to get a tan, heard the thunder and had some good rain, the turkeys are out and it just feels like Spring is finally here. I know they are calling for some pretty cold days next week and I hope we don't get any bad weather from that. Don't forget to wear green on Tuesday, March 17th, for St. Patrick's Day so you won't get pinched.
Prayer concerns are: Sandra Dutton, Jerry Lowe, Jerry Miller, Tammy Payne, Rodney Pack, Threasa Jenkins, Glenda Lowe, Daphne Rosenbaum, Kenny Sayers, Donna Jonas, Wanda Hall, Danny Jonas, Harry and Kay Fleming, Robbie Williams, David Maxey, Bobby Musser, Kathy Testerman, Jim Bear, Phyllis Stamper, Sandra Wright, Jerry and Linda Porter, Gus Kincer, Bo Testerman, Randy Mitchell, Walker Jenkins, Clyde King, Sr., Libby King, Rabbit Catron, Martha Norris, Shirley Caudill, Arlene Gilbert, Sandra Reasor, Raymond Matney, Phyllis Eversole, George Williams, those that has had harsh weather and the ones that lost their life in the storms, for all the sick and shut ins, the safety of all churches and schools, for all those who has lost a loved one, our Military Personne, and especially for the unsaved.
Until next time: It was one of those March days when the sun shines hot and the wind blows cold; when it is summer in the light, and winter in the shade. God bless each of you.
