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Washington-Henry classes celebrate 69th and 70th High School Reunion

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The Washington-Henry classes of 1952 and 1953 celebrated their 70th and 69th High School Reunion on Oct. 12 at Gethsemane Church of Christ. Hanover County established the school in 1778. The school expanded and later converted into the elementary school for which it's known today. Pictured are Glenn Williams, Carole Crouch, Raymond Crouch, Charles Culley (widow of Doris Norment), Sandra Crouch (Carole's wife), Barbara Kelley Agliano and Ken Jones. The class missed those who were unable to attend and fondly remembered those who have passed away over the years. The class gives special thanks to Pole Green Produce for donating all of the produce prepared for the luncheon and special acknowledgement to William's Bakery and Flowers by Zoie for contributing discounts on the beautiful cake and fl owers.

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Hanover Master Gardeners’ Home Gardening

Series at the Atlee Branch Library on Saturday, Oct. 29, 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Learn about a variety of home gardening topics from Virginia Cooperative Extension’s Master Gardeners. This session’s topic is “Ferns in Your Garden.” Learn how to grow healthy ferns to add interest to the garden. Topics change each session.

Call 804-559-0654 or visit the library at 9212 Rutlandshire Drive for more information.

Mechanicsville Branch Library

In-Person Programs

Preschool Storytime at the Mechanicsville Branch Library. Thursday, Oct. 27, 10:45 to 11:15 a.m. Enjoy books, music, fingerplays and much more at preschool storytime. For ages 3-5 with a caregiver.

Adult Storytime at the Mechanicsville Branch Library. Wednesday, Oct. 26,

Dukes of Hanover celebrating 50th anniversary

Photo courtesy of Vickie Brooks

Mike and Rae Duke (high school sweethearts) of Mechanicsville celebrate 50 years of marriage on Oct. 28, 2022. They are blessed with two beautiful daughters, Carrie Mayer (Rick) and Abbie Duenckel (Sam), and three “sweet” grandchildren, Alexa, Reid and Mallorie. Mike is a retired Air Force veteran of 30 years and Rae is a retired church secretary of 30 years.

10:45 to 11:45 a.m. Ages 18 & up. You’re never too old to listen to a good story. If you are, or are the caregiver of, an adult who would enjoy the lively reading of picture books and lighthearted stories, join the library for Adult Storytime. Call 804-746-9615 or visit the library at 7461 Sherwood Crossing Place for more information.

Submitted by: Carolyn Garner, Adult Public Services Coordinator cgarner@pamunkeylibrary.org 804-569-0370 ext 1312.

BY ROBERTHARLING OCT14-NOV13

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