were, from left, Early, Mae, Lottie, Mary, Ruth, Myrtle, Beulah and Roy Kiser.
Sugar Grove By Paula Mitchell
While the writer traveled with the husband in tow, through the winding mountain roads of Pendleton County, she noticed white flowered trees blooming everywhere in the forest. She stopped the car along Sandy Ridge to see that her suspicions were confirmed, wild dogwood trees.
Scriptures do not record what type of wood the cross was made of; however, tradition usually identifies it as dogwood. The lore connects it to the blood stained cross of Calvary, and is so eloquently written in this timeless poem. Perhaps the reader will gain an appreciation for the dogwood tree after reading this.
The Legend of the Dogwood Author Unknown
In Jesus time, the dogwood grew To a stately size and a lovely hue. ‘Twas strong and firm it’s branches interwoven For the cross of Christ its timbers were chosen. Seeing the distress at this use of their wood Christ made a promise which still holds good: “Never again shall the dogwood grow Large enough to be used so Slender and twisted, it shall be With blossoms like the cross for all to see. As blood stains the petals marked in brown The blossom’s center wears a thorny crown. All who see it will remember me Crucified on a cross from the dogwood tree. Cherished and protected this tree shall be A reminder to all of my agony.”
Life’s little instructions to be kind include the following:
- Hold doors open for others behind one.
- Leave the toilet seat in the down position.
- Wave at school kids on the bus.
- Say “please” and “thank you” a lot.
- Offer to take someone’s shopping cart back to the cart area.
Sunday morning was a spring inspired day, with temperatures being conducive to wearing short sleeves. A lovely breeze made it a perfect day. Wild phlox are blooming with their gorgeous purple hues capturing the motorists’ hearts.
Quotes for this week are as follows: “I am no longer accepting the things I cannot change. I am changing the things I cannot accept.” — Angela Davis “We do no inherit the earth from our ancestors. We borrow it from our children.” — Native American Proverb “Aging is an extraordinary process where you become the person you always should have been.” — David Bowie “There should be a children’s song: ‘If you’re happy and you know it, keep it to yourself and let your dad sleep.'” — Jim Gaffigan “Happiness? The color of it must be spring.” — Frances Mayes
The patio is definitely where one can hear all the “Talk of the Grove.”
Sugar Grove community residents did their part in keeping the highways clean and beautiful. Although much less than last year’s collection, picking up the east side of Hoover Mountain to Sugar Grove, and the South Fork Road beginning at the state line down to the naval base entry brought forth 41 bags. Several youngsters joined in on the collection process. Special thanks go to this “Hardly Able” group of community minded citizens.
This past weekend, Bill and Donna Sue Arrington went to see Evan and Ally Arrington in Morgantown. Both Evan and Ally celebrate the same birth date. It is always good to visit and have fun.
Erroneously missed out of the Wohlfahrt Haus Dinner Theatre in Wytheville, Virginia, group was Janet Judy. Donnie and Judy Smith of Bridgewater, Virginia, visited Sunday afternoon with Evelyn Varner.
Phil Downs has spotted two hummingbirds in his yard…a black and a greyish one. So, one’s friends are definitely back!
Present and former Brandywine Elementary School students were present at Charleston for the Young Writer’s Contest. Representing the third and fourth graders was Bethany Teagarden, the fifth and sixth graders, Macie Mitchell, the seventh and eighth graders, Ava Bowers, and the high school, Dylan Eye. Congratulations for making everyone very proud of one’s endeavors.
Helen and Rhonda Nash made a special weekend visit to Virginia recently for the nuptials of grandson/nephew, Lucas Hidalgo and Alayna Payne. Rhonda, aka Aunt Peachy, had the honor of pronouncing the couple “husband and wife” on the beautiful grounds of the Fawn Lake Country Club in Spotsylvania, Virginia.
This week’s clickety-clacks for the chin waggers are as follows:
- Donkeys across the world, have a cross on their back, running down their spine and their shoulders.
- The high number of high school graduates will peak this year.
- Africa spans all four hemispheres.
- Flags must be flown at half-staff on two days in May — Memorial Day (the last Monday of May) and Peace Officers Memorial Day (May 15).
- Hippos can’t swim or float.
Concerns are for the following:
