Cripple Creek News
Happy Birthday wishes to: Debby Lacy on March 21, Cohen Terry on March 21, Willow Penwright on March 21, Maddoc Spraker on March 21, Nathanael Beaver on March 21, Caroline Kuykendall on March 21, Dustin Sage on March 22, Pam Kincer on March 23, Rudy Sheffey on March 23, Shelby Jean Spraker on March 24, Jerry Lowe on March 24, Donna Irvin on March 24, Rachel Pack on March 25, Dane Suthers on March 25, Zach Cooley on March 25, Jennifer Hale on March 27, Annabelle Fiscus on March 27.
Happy Anniversary wishes to: David and Bridgett Midkiff on March 25.
Deepest sympathy is sent to the family of Jim Correll.
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.
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 and for more information you may contact Jeff at 276-620-4335 or Joe at 276-617-0222.
The Max Meadows Ruritan Club will have a Free Easter Egg Hunt for all ages on Sunday, March 29th, at 2:00-3:00 p.m. at the Max Meadows Community Field. They will also be giving away 16 shiny new bikes.
Congratulations to our niece Chasity Arnold for being chosen the Wythe Physician Practices High Five Hero Award for February.
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., ages 7-11 at 7-8 p.m. You may have your photo made with the Easter Bunny. There will be a 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 to 12U.
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 is available.
Asbury Church in Rural Retreat will have a Spring Revival April 13-17th, 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. to 1 p.m. and there will be children's activities with Somic America, local vendors, hot foods and a scavenger hunt.
The Wythe County Hunter Education Class, the first one of the year, will be held on Sunday, March 29th, at 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Rural Retreat Community Center. For more information call 276-620-6564.
GFWC Wytheville Women's Club will have an Egg My Yard Fundraiser. Tickets 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 Tuesday, April 21st, for a Special Election. Everyone get out to vote.
Asbury Church in Rural Retreat will have a Palm Sunday Celebration on Sunday, March 29th, at 9 a.m. and Pastor Paul Arnold will be preaching and Ben Tidwell and Family will be singing at 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Ben Tidwell will be preaching at 11 a.m. A potluck lunch to follow the then there will be an Easter Egg Hunt for kids 12 and under following the lunch. Bring a dish and an egg hunt basket.
The Max Meadows Community Choir Easter Concert will be held on Saturday, April 4th, at 7 p.m., at the First Methodist Church in Max Meadows.
The Rural Retreat Library will have their annual Dinner With an Author and Silent Auction. Will try something new this year, no dinner, no auction but will have An Afternoon Tea with Author Stephen Starring Grant: My Wild Ride Delivering the Mail in Appalachia and Finally Finding Home. The afternoon will include tea and coffee accompanied by some yummy treats, Q & A, and book signing and tickets are $15.
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 or $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.fiscus@wythe12.org for more information.
There will be a Car Show at Fort Chiswell High School on Saturday, April 11th, 2-6 p.m. Entry fee is $20 per vehicle and each car entry receives a free BBQ lunch. BBQ Dinners will also be sold for $10 and that includes BBQ pulled pork, beans and slaw. Gilly's Shaved Ice will also be there. Funds go for the Fort Chiswell Softball Team.
WCC Jamboree with sounds from New Grass Additions Bluegrass Band and Whitetop Mountain Old Time Band will be held on Saturday, March 21st, at 7 p.m. in Snyder Auditorium and admission is free.
There will be a Community Shred Event at the Rural Retreat Town Hall on Saturday, April 18th, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Zumba Classes are held every Thursday evening at Rural Retreat Elementary School Cafeteria at 6 pm., $5 per class-no commitment.
The Rural Retreat Farmers Market is now taking vendor applications and the market will open on Wednesday, June 17th, 3-6 p.m. The market will be open every Wednesday through October 21st.
There will be an Easter Eggstravaganza at All Nations Church at 1020 Stafford Umberger Drive on Sunday March 29th, at 12:45 p.m. There will be bounce houses, candy, popcorn, prizes and a petting zoo. The petting zoo is available from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. only. Bring a basket or bucket for hunting eggs.
Congratulations to the Rural Retreat High School Band for receiving an overall superior rating at concert assessment. This will be back to back years where the band has received the best rating you can get at assessment. Also, congratulations to the 7th Grade Band for going to assessment for the first time and getting an excellent rating on stage and a superior rating in sight reading. Way to go!
Since Spring started yesterday, I sure hope it is here to stay because I way past done with Winter. These almost 50 degree temperature drops are not fun at all. It's hard to decide what type of clothes to put on each morning.
Prayer concerns are: Jerry Lowe, Sandra Dutton, Jerry Miller, 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, 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, for the sick and shut-ins, the safety of all churches and schools, for all those who has lost a loved one, our Military Personnel, for the war efforts, and especially for the unsaved.
Until next time: There are many blessings that each Spring brings and you can see it bloom and hear the song it sings. With winters bleakness over and brighter days ahead comes promises of new life springtime loves to spread. As God unfolds the flowers and their buds begin to show, He sends to us the promise His care for us we will know. He sends us the robin song with the promise to provide that under His might wing we have a place to hide. He melts the snowy covers and sends the refreshing rain sprinkling us a new light and the blessing of spring is to keep Jesus in your sight.
