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The Stroller
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
MONDAY’S WORD was “persevere.” It means to continue despite difficulties. Although several of her teammates dropped out of the marathon, Laura persevered.
TUESDAY’S WORD is “agrarian.” Since buying their organic farm three years ago, Ken and Sheila have been gradually adjusting to an agrarian lifestyle.
Hat’s off to the Gateway Streetscape Foundation and the volunteers for the job they are doing to clean up the Smith River. To say the Fall Smith River Cleanup was successful is to say the least. Gateway Executive Director Lois Christensen said the staff and 81 volunteers cleaned up 5.22 tons of trash and debris from the roads, banks, feeder streams and of course the river. The Winter Smith River Cleanup will be held Feb. 7, 2009.
United Henry County VFW Post 2820 will hold an auction on Friday, beginning at 5 p.m. at the Horsepasture Volunteer Fire Department, to raise money for the post. Items to be auctioned include new and used furniture, glassware, collectibles, pictures, hand-sewn items, pictures, firearms and more. Food will be available by the fire department ladies auxiliary. For more information, call 276-340-6441.
Chair Aerobics for seniors and those with limited physical ability will start Thursday at 11 a.m. at the Spencer-Penn Centre. Sponsored by The Martinsville-Henry Coalition for Health and Wellness, chair aerobics will start after the morning program: Seniors in the Know and On the Go. Both programs are free.
The Woolwine October Festival on Saturday will feature the best the area has to offer in the way of old-time and bluegrass music for dancing. There will be apple butter making, barbecue chicken and ham plates, fried apple pies, etc.; kids activities, crafts, bake sale ... the list goes on. The opening ceremony will be at 10 a.m., featuring the Glory Road Singers. The music schedule continues: Zephyr Lightning Bolts, 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.; Marcie Horne and Next Step, noon, 3 p.m. and 6 p.m.; Friday Night Band, 1 and 4 p.m.; and the Jugbusters at 5 and 7 p.m. All activities will be at fire department grounds in the heart of Woolwine. Admission will be $5 for adults; children aged 12 and under free. Bring a lawn chair, and in case of a chilly evening, bring a jacket.
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