Mountain Top Party Line

By BEN R. WILLIAMS Hi folks, this is Ben Williams of the Henry County Enterprise. Editor Debbie Hall asked me if I would tackle the Mountain Top Party Line this week.  I am incredibly sorry to report my reason for doing so: Ivalien Reynolds, the long-time author of the Party...

Thousands of tourists drive through Patrick County each October to visit the Blue Ridge Parkway and enjoy the fall colors and available many amenities. What better way to say ‘thanks’ this year, while incorporating social distancing, than with a scarecrow contest. Visitors can see the scarecrows from their vehicles and...

Ivalien Reynolds is experiencing some health-related issues. We will provide updates on her condition, as well as an address for cards, as soon as possible. To borrow one of her most used lines -- Until next time, God bless you all. (Reynolds is pictured at an office party a few...

Pictured- A group of employees from the Basset Walker plants in a beautiful garden in Washington D.C. It was a big surprise that I was chosen to go on the trip, along with Marion Goins the mechanic. We represented the Stuart Plant. That's me beside of the round shrub. Marion...

Pictured (Left to Right): Euell Handy, Ben Belcher, George Belcher, J.B. Belcher. I remember these people and loved going to Mr. Euell Handy's home. I remember "Miss" Oma (Euell's wife) had candy and goodies when I went there. Thanks to Beverly Woody for this photo. By Ivalien Reynolds Here we...

Judy Gardner (pictured left to right), Sue Hanks and Ivalien Reynolds. Looks like we are eating well. I think it was at Pastor Jim Churchwell’s church. The year was 2011. That was 19 years ago. By Ivalien Reynolds Here we are again trying to dodge the virus as best we...

Picture- This field has been cleared of corn and they are putting in a different crop. Notice in the background a big field of corn. There are so many big fields of different crops in Ronk, PA. By Ivalien Reynolds People from all areas are mourning the loss of the...

  By Ivalien Reynolds Here we are still trying to fight the virus. A lot of people have it in our county and other places. It's sad times. It sure made my day on Sunday when Van and Donna Rowe came by and we chatted a bit. They stayed in...

Lately, I find myself going back to the Chapel Cabin, the home of “Miss” Bea. Photos are of the paintings on the window. She was a gifted artist. I met her when I was a child and I was always in awe of the stately lady. By Ivalien Reynolds On...

Pictured is my aunt Katherine Boyd. She was the aunt that let me go with her and my uncle Alvy when they were dating. She was the aunt that cooked good things, made crafts and left her house unlocked at Meadows of Dan when she had to take my uncle...