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Millboro Happenings
By Gina Hamilton
¦ The 50/50 raffle organized by residents to raise money for the John Mace Memorial Fund generated $1,702. The raffle drawing was held last Sunday and winner Doris Ayers of Goshen donated her entire amount, $851, back to the memorial fund. Donations can continue to be made to: The John Mace Memorial Fund, First National Bank, 2812 Main St., P.O. Box 7, Hot Springs, Va. 24445.
¦ The ornament-making contest organized by Douthat State Park ends Friday, Nov. 30. Anyone or any area groups that have been busy making ornaments from natural or recycled materials can call the park for more details at (540) 862-8100 or e-mail Douthat@dcr.virginia.gov on how to submit their designs.
¦ Bingo anyone? Millboro Elementary School students in grades six and seven are sponsoring Longaberger basket bingo this Saturday, Dec. 1, beginning at 3 p.m. at the school on Church Street. They are raising money for a field trip. Food and beverages will be available during the event, and raffles and door prizes. The students urge participants to bring donations of canned foods for the Bath County Christmas Mother program. Those who bring 10 cans of food to donate will receive a free bingo card with the purchase of one card. Bingo cards can be purchased at the door or in advance by calling (540) 997-5452.
 | | Congratulations go to Sam Burke of Millboro on his recent retirement from operating the Millboro Springs Garage for 17 years. His last day was Oct. 31. The garage is located on Route 42, now known as Cowpasture River Highway. Sam had many friends, family, and members of the community whom he served. He was always friendly and tried hard to help everyone in need, even when he was busy. A surprise celebration of his retirement was held at the Millboro Volunteer Fire Association, where he is also a member and a special friend. More than 80 guests, including friends and family members, came to the event from all different areas. There was lots of food, as many brought covered dishes and heartfelt gifts. A beautiful cake was presented, as well as miniature, eatable mint tools in an eatable toolbox. Friends Dale and Vicky Thompson of Millboro supplied a variety of great music for the celebration. The look on Sam's face as he entered the firehouse with all these people waiting was priceless. Everyone wished Sam a relaxing retirement, but his service will be missed. (Recorder photo by Gina Hamilton) |
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¦ A tree-lighting ceremony will be held Sunday, Dec. 2, at 5 p.m., in front of the old Millboro school. The Millboro Ruritan Club has organized this seasonal event for the community and members promise there will be new lights this year. Free refreshments will follow in the nearby club building. Come share the special feelings of this time of year.
¦ Santa's Christmas party is planned on Sunday, Dec. 2, from 5-8 p.m., at Douthat State Park's Lakeview Restaurant. Besides a visit with the guest of honor, there will be time to make gifts, shop in the holiday store and enjoy refreshments. There will be a charge for photographs and crafts. For more information, call (540) 862-8100.
¦ The Christmas choral concert at Millboro Elementary School is set for Monday, Dec. 3, beginning at 7 p.m. The school is located on Church Street.
¦ A benefit cake walk will be held Saturday, Dec. 8, at 7 p.m., at Millboro Elementary School in memory of John Mace, 19, who died Nov. 11. The event will include another 50/50 raffle that night, door prizes, and food and beverages will be available. A variety of donated baked goods is needed for the cake walk. For more information, call (540) 997- 9055 or (540) 292-8086.
¦ Feel free to drop off news and photos for this column at the Millboro General Store, or if you have e-mail, send the information (and photos in jpeg format) to: hamiltonwriting@hotmail.com.
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