Wisdom and Wit Columns on Faith and Folly
Carl Karlburg delivers reflections on Samson thirsting for water and the courage of faith in trials. He contrasts biblical scenes with modern beliefs about heaven and hell, then shares light anecdotes about Noah, a doctor’s patient, clotheslines, and a stockbroker audited by the IRS, all in a concise, period voice.
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Samson
Jacob
God
Penuel
David
Israel
Jesus
Heaven
Hell
Jesus Christ
Lord Jesus Christ
Noah
Cub Scouts Cross Over at Pack 181 Blue and Gold Banquet
More than 100 family members attended the Cub Scout Pack 181 Blue and Gold Banquet where 36 Scouts received year long awards. Seven Webelo II Scouts crossed over to Boy Scouts in Troop 46, including Austin Price Evan Brandt Bubba Alger Ethan Good Terick Sweet Ethan Rubenstein and Spencer Gayre was not pictured. Webelo II Arrow of Light recipients were Alger Brandt Gayre Good Price and Rubenstein. Arrow of Light honors reflect hours in camping fitness geology hiking travel citizenship first aid and technology. Leader awards went to Molly Michael Michael Stapleton Lisa Kriel Bryan Kriel and W R Good. The event featured a buffet, games and songs.
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Cub Scout Pack
Webelo II
Austin Price
Evan Brandt
Bubba Alger
Ethan Good
Terick Sweet
Ethan Rubenstein
Spencer Gayre
Molly Michael
Tiger den
Michael Stapleton
Bear den
Lisa Kriel
Wolf den
Bryan Kriel
Webeloes I
W.R. Good
Webelos II
Arrow of Light
Alger
Brandt
Gayre
Good
Price
Rubenstein
Local readers honor Kathleen Gooden on 87th birthday
Card showers are planned for Kathleen Gooden who turns 87 on Tuesday March 19. Cards may be sent to Bridgewater Home Second Floor Room 254 302 North Second St Bridgewater VA 22812. Virginia Tech dean's list honors go to area students for the fall term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathleen Gooden
Bridgewater
North Second St
Virginia Tech
Donald J. Erb
Elkton
Whitney D. Talbot
Kenneth W. Eye
McGaheysville
Hans J. VanBenschoten
Kourtney A. Varnum
Massanutten
Jackson P. Cooper
Mount Crawford
Austin T. Reed
William G. Burks
Penn Laird
Jacob R. Levin
Sean M. Rafferty
Kelsey R. Westwood
Ely A. Patterson
Grottoes
Jacob H. Schreckhise
Megan A. Greber
Stanley
Matthew T. Lawrence
Get Well Card Shower Planned for Daniel Eppard
A get well card shower is planned for Daniel Eppard who has been a patient at the University of Virginia Medical Center for two months. He is at UVA Health Systems, Daniel Eppard, Room 3168A 3W, 1215 Lee St Charlottesville VA 22908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Eppard
University of Virginia Medical Center
UVA Health Systems
Lee St
Charlottesville
Birthday thanks for kind cards and calls
Glenn L. expresses gratitude for the many cards and phone calls received on his 88th birthday on February 23. He notes appreciation for the thoughtful gestures from everyone who reached out.
Family of Shelby Wood expresses gratitude for support
The family of Shelby Wood expresses deep gratitude for the abundant outpouring of love visits meals flowers and gifts. They appreciate continued prayers during this difficult time from Vernon Terri Tim Mike Andy and families.
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Shelby Wood
Vernon
Terri
Tim
Mike
Andy
Rockingham County Sets Kindergarten Pre-K Registration
Rockingham County School announces registration for children age five by Sept 30 2013 and a four year old screening for Pre-K at local elementary schools. Required documents include birth certificate social security number physical exam and immunization records and 911 address. Registration windows vary by Cub Run McGaheysville Peak View River Bend and South River Elementary with March 12 to March 14 dates.
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Rockingham County
Cub Run
South River
In memory of Charles Edward Cullers
In memory of Charles Edward Cullers born December 28 1941 died March 15 2010. Loved and missed by Katie Lisa Zach and Julia. God has you in His keeping and we still have you in our hearts. Someday we will be together again.
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Charles Edward Cullers
Katie
Lisa
Zach
Julia
Page County Kindergarten Registration Set for March 13
Page County Schools announce kindergarten registration for children turning five by Sept 30, 2013. Bring birth certificate social security number physical exam immunization records proof of residency and attend Stanley Elementary from 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday March 13. Call Donna Whitley-Smith at 743-3816 for details.
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Page County
Stanley Elementary
Donna Whitley- Smith
Baby Signs Classes at Elkton Area Community Center
Friday sessions run at 4 p.m. at the Elkton Area Community Center led by Julie Harris for children ages six months to two years and their families. The program features games songs and activities to develop skills with a $6 per family fee. Email sign withjulie gmail com to register or for more details.
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Julie Harris
Elkton Area
Harris
Gmail
Community page item deadline note
The deadline for Community page items is noon Monday for that week's edition.
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Carl Karlburg
IRS
Arthur Conan Doyle
Sherlock Holmes
Cub
Glenn L. May
Maria Hernandez
University Blvd
Harrisonburg
Maria
Fairview Church
Peak View
River Bend
Page County Schools
EACC
Htagustv. IA
Staunton
Statler Blvd
Weyers Cave
Keezletown Road
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