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Powhatan State Park to host leatherworking workshop

Powhatan Historic State Park will host a leatherworking workshop on Saturday Sept. 13 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Join park staff to learn how to work leather into decorative pieces. This beginner friendly class will teach foundational skills that can be used for an advanced class. Participants will leave with their own creations. Space is limited and registration is required. Registration fee is $25. To register for the workshop, please call the park at 870878-6765.

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SALON 309 RIBBON CUTTING

A large group of family and friends joined Jessica Wilson Friday, Aug. 15 at a ribbon cutting as she celebrated ownership of Salon 309 located on 9th Street in Rector. A group of about 30 shared well wishes and laughter and enjoyed a buffet of light hors d’oeurves prepared by Nick Sain. Pictured are, from left: Front – Nick Sain,April Lindsey,Mary Ramer,Wilson (with scissors),Steel Wilson and Sage Wilson. Back – Kris Wilson, Paula Yates, John Garner, Brittany Milam and Josh Milam. (Courtesy photo)

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Ford Room audience treated to pork steak and cowboy anthems

The Ford Room audience knew all the songs played by newly named band Southern Grace who performed for a satisfied group who had just dined on huge pork steak, slaw, baked beans, deviled eggs, tea, and dessert. Charlie Cooper took the microphone early in the show and Terry Rousch performed with both keyboard and guitar. Gary Cremeens led the band and provided percussion excellence. Steve Goins continued to impress audiences with vocals and tremendous guitar skills. Brent Long played bass guitar and sang “Silver Wings” to show that the entire band can sing and play.

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