WEDNESDAY, MAY 7, 2008
STUART, VA
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These kids blowing bubbles at the Reynolds Homestead's Spring Frolic Saturday got a lot of help from a windy afternoon in Critz. The celebration of May included children's art displays and musical performances; Mr. Pokeeto's balloon animals; face painting, plant pounding, sand art, scrap crafts, hoop rolling and other traditional children's games. (Photo by Linda Hylton)
5/7/08
A kilt-clad athlete demonstrates his strength in throwing a heavy weight on a chain at the first Laurel Hill Highland Games and Festival held Saturday at the J.E.B. Stuart Birthplace in Ararat. Other "heavy athletics" included the stone put, the sheaf toss, and the caber toss. The event also featured children's activities, blacksmith demonstrations, border collie sheep-herding, highland cattle, and living history demonstrations. (Photo by Brenda Martin)4/30/08
Two of the children "Faith for a Miracle" is helping, Samantha Mota and baby Thomas Smith, got a tour of the Blackhawk helicopter brought to Rotary Field by Sgt. Doug Perry and Sgt. Muze. More than 1,000 people turned out for the "Fun Day in Patrick County" Saturday, enjoying music, games, horse-riding, a moonwalk, a convoy of Army vehicles, a children's parade, and much more. The non-profit group is raising funds for Patrick children who have cancer or other serious illnesses. 4/23/08
This colorful tulip garden in Stuart escaped being devoured by the deer. (Photo by Christine Johnson) 4/16/08
A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held Friday, April 4, for the new Surrey Bank and Trust at the intersection of Rt. 58 and Woodland Drive. Pictured are participants (left to right, front row): Buddy Williams, bank director; Hylton Wright, bank director; Ted Ashby, Surrey CEO; Lonnie Dillon, vice president; Janie Lankford, branch manager; Peter Pequeno, senior vice president; Susan Gasperini, advisory board member; Corretta Anthony, teller; (back row): Bob Moody, bank director; Stuart Mayor James McHone; Mark Towe, senior vice president; Brenda Harding, senior vice president; Carol Beasley, vice president, Patrick County Chamber of Commerce; Town Manager Terry Tilley; Dianne Lawson, assistant vice president; Johnny Marion, advisory board member; Tom Bishop, executive director of chamber; and Tracy Roberson, teller.4/9/08
Peach trees are in bloom in Patrick County orchards. (Photo by Linda Hylton)
4/2/08
Pictured are the Distinguished Patrick Countian and Service Award winners which members of the SCA presented at last week's assembly at Patrick County High SchoolL (left to right): Taylor Clifton, Rachel Williams, Dayna Kendrick, Sammy Shelor, Larry Belcher, Carlin Witt, Chelsea Bradshaw and Lizzy Leeper. .3/26/08å
Hunter Meade, aged 20 months, enjoyed looking for eggs to put in his basket at the Easter Egg Hunt Saturday at DeHart Park. Hunter is the son of Patrick and Phyllis Meade. Their daughter, Brooke, 4, also participated in the event.
3/19/08