The Randolph County Library’s summer Storytime program has witnessed a remarkable turnout, prompting a generous donation by Bob and Kerri Adams. The couple has graciously offered the use of Adams Hall Event Center, formerly known as the Rendezvous, located in downtown Pocahontas, for the duration of June and July.
Powhatan Historic State Park, located at 4414 Hwy. 25 in Powhatan, will be hosting a summer workshop on canning in July. The workshop, which requires registration and a fee, is set to take place at the park and offers participants an opportunity to learn the art of preserving food through canning.
The Pocahontas Rotary Club extends its heartfelt gratitude to all the donors who generously contributed to the highly successful 2023 Red Letter Raffle. The donations from these esteemed businesses and individuals allowed us to award over $10,000 in prizes. The funds raised through this fundraising event will be utilized to provide scholarships to graduating seniors pursuing higher education.
The Fourth of July is just around the corner and that means cookouts, family gatherings, picnics, river and lake parties and the main event, fireworks! We will all be celebrating……and grilling! This week I share some family favorites and a special recipe for ribs from our son-in-law, Doug. He takes great care in preparing the ribs before they hit the grill and I can almost guarantee them to be delectable! Add to the menu potato salad or cole slaw or the grilled corn described below and you’ve got a memorable summer holiday feast! Sometime during the day, we should all take a moment to appreciate the meaning of this holiday that commemorates the founding of this great nation and the signing of our Declaration of Independence in 1776.
On Friday, June 9, family, friends and members of the Maynard community came together to honor and celebrate the remarkable milestone of Charlie Jarrett’s 90th birthday. The joyful occasion was filled with heartfelt gratitude as attendees expressed their appreciation for Charlie’s lifelong contributions.
They say laughter is the best medicine, and sometimes the greatest truths are hidden in jokes. So, here’s a lighthearted confession: after years of reflection and a few self-deprecating laughs, I’ve come to a profound realization—I am not for everyone.
Summer on the Square In Pocahontas Promises a Day Packed with Fun and Entertainment The long-awaited Summer on the Square festival is set to take place this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4, promising a day filled with excitement and entertainment for the entire family. This event, organized by the downtown events committee and supported by the Randolph County Chamber of Commerce, aims to bring the community together to enjoy all the area has to offer. Cally Shore, the director of the Randolph County Chamber of Commerce and head of downtown events, expressed her enthusiasm for the upcoming festival. “The events committee for the downtown area has been working on this event for a while, and we are so excited that it is finally here,” she said.
Hot take: Freedom of speech is a God-given right. For decades, this would have been something no one even really looked at or questioned. However, today, in much of the US, many Americans are questioning this idea. Firstly, an unprecedented number of people claim no form of God exists. As more and more people move away from organized religion in general, this idea does come into question. However, our founding fathers not only believed in God, they wrote our governing laws from that perspective. Secondly, there are many arguments over what the term “freedom of speech” really means. The Supreme Court has handled many cases over the years and will likely continue to do so as long as the US exists. There are always some who want to speak their minds, regardless of the cost or circumstances. So what does freedom of speech actually mean and how do we protect that right if necessary?
Our Memories of Kilo Vista Days Part 2 The first weekend would be spent cleaning the cabin from top to bottom. Dusting ceilings and walls of cobwebs, washing everything down, shaking rugs, sweeping and mopping. Cleaning cabinets, striping all bed linens to wash, taking down curtains and washing windows, running the vacuum. Till it passed specs and smelled squeaky clean and fresh, then we put it all back together. Times spent here were just like the Eleven Point River, they just kept rolling along.
I am often asked how I remember all the stories I put in my column. Growing up in a clan of storytellers was a major impetus.