Spend Thanksgiving weekend 2013 in historic Staunton, Virginia

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsF2CsT5ZntjeVfI2GyaJpw0EZvaTAmh2Y9sMWnAUNcov_ku8vrjc0LSev3sQ2d38NL3C6UQeNCg8Ilij19J_mJBeSHZkR90Twi-sgm3wNKvQcXk_Eef-z_Hr_vZV97wbQlP_Xz6uCEas/s1600/Thanksgiving+3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsF2CsT5ZntjeVfI2GyaJpw0EZvaTAmh2Y9sMWnAUNcov_ku8vrjc0LSev3sQ2d38NL3C6UQeNCg8Ilij19J_mJBeSHZkR90Twi-sgm3wNKvQcXk_Eef-z_Hr_vZV97wbQlP_Xz6uCEas/s400/Thanksgiving+3.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />There are few places as quaint and picturesque as the city of Staunton in the central Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. Surrounded by the Blue Ridge and Appalachian mountains, this community-oriented small town celebrates holidays in style, and Thanksgiving is no exception. For a fun and exciting adventure, spend the long weekend enjoying all the area has to offer. The calendar of events is packed with activities to celebrate Thanksgiving and welcome the holiday season.<br /><br /><b>Wednesday, November 27:</b><br />- Playhouse Tour, 2:00 pm, Blackfriars Playhouse<br />- Trivia, 7:00 pm, Zabbs Beach Day Cafe<br />- "She Stoops to Conquer," 7:30 pm, Blackfriars Playhouse<br />- Live jazz, 7:30 pm, Mill Street Grill<br />- The Level, 8:00 pm, Clocktower Restaurant<br />- Brent Hull & Joe Tyree, 9:00 pm, Byers Street Bistro <br /><br /><b>Thanksgiving - Thursday, November 28:</b><br />Enjoy your Thanksgiving meal at one of the local restaurants that will be open:<br />- <a href="http://www.kathys-restaurant.com/thanksgiving-buffet/">Kathy's Restaurant</a>, 11:00 am - 3:30 pm, reservations available<br />- <a href="http://www.stonewalljacksonhotel.com/media/docs/ChristmasCalendar2013.pdf">Stonewall Jackson Hotel & Conference Center</a>, 11:00 am - 2:30 pm<br />- Rowe's Restaurant<br />- <a href="http://www.crackerbarrel.com/restaurant/thanksgiving#OpenForThanksgiving">Cracker Barrel</a>, 6:00 am - 10:00 pm<br /><br /><b>Friday, November 29:</b><br /><b>Black Friday"</b> offers the opportunity to check out the local stores and shops of downtown Staunton and the surrounding vicinity. From unique gift items, jewelry, clothing, handmade chocolates, and domestic goods in Staunton to the shopping availabilities of Waynesboro's Target, Books-a-Million, and Kohl's, there's plenty to keep everyone happy. Check out local restaurants for breakfast, lunch, and dinner as well as unique coffee shops throughout town.<br /><br /><b><a href="http://www.gvbookfair.com/">Green Valley Book Fair</a></b> will open Friday, November 29, for its last two-week run of 2013. Open daily, this Mt. Crawford book retailer is known far and wide for its deeply discounted deals on books, audio tapes, and more. It's a great spot to pick up gifts for everyone from children to grandparents. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.frontiermuseum.org/"><b>The Frontier Culture Museum's gift shop</b></a> offers imported items from Ireland, Scotland, and Great Britain as well as America -- nutcrackers, Christmas ornaments, glassware, historical and cook books, and other just-right gift items for that special person. Don't forget the Museum's famous fudge that comes in a variety of flavors and is always a favorite with visitors.<br /><br />Staunton's world-known <b><a href="http://www.americanshakespearecenter.com/">American Shakespeare Theater</a></b> kicks off the holiday season on  Friday, November 29, with a variety of offerings<i></i> in the authentically recreated Blackfriars Playhouse as well as tours of the theater. The playhouse can be found on Market Street beside the Stonewall Jackson Hotel.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.oxeyevineyards.com/our-tasting-room/"><b>Ox-Eye Vineyard's tasting room</b></a> is located in a renovated 1910 building in the historic Wharf District of downtown Staunton which offers an inviting location to taste this local wines crafted by Susan and John Kiers.<br /><br />The <b><a href="http://www.stauntondowntown.org/">Staunton Christmas Parade</a> </b>will add a magical touch on Monday, December 2 (always the first Monday after Thanksgiving). The route will begin at Frederick and Augusta Streets, turn down Market Street, and then turn right onto Beverley Street. Thousands of tiny white twinkly lights, Christmas decorations, and inviting window displays will entice visitors to step into shops and dine in restaurants before and after the parade. Bundle up for a fun evening in the brisk December air, followed up with a steaming cup of hot chocolate. Meeting friends downtown is a must for this annual tradition.<br /><br />Be sure to check the <a href="http://www.visitstaunton.com/stauntonontap.htm">Visit Staunton</a> website for more activities as well as lodging and dining opportunities. Come to the Shenandoah Valley for Thanksgiving and stick around to kick off your holiday season.

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There are few places as quaint and picturesque as the city of Staunton in the central Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. Surrounded by the Blue Ridge and Appalachian mountains, this community-oriented small town celebrates holidays in style, and Thanksgi…

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Autumn leaves at Staunton's Byers Street Bistro

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTTz8AokrBLwS0RFZnmWAcGuvtyIWA3efGmOztRaKIFKgpC035siJ7bl2uMhy_IypSKfHCBhByfE8CNO4e0uUsn5QE4VskU4EsFR8ddKsLxEDJ6GNvGavksuE-qmnNLl7IPDBl7_MyUAdg/s1600/1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="333" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTTz8AokrBLwS0RFZnmWAcGuvtyIWA3efGmOztRaKIFKgpC035siJ7bl2uMhy_IypSKfHCBhByfE8CNO4e0uUsn5QE4VskU4EsFR8ddKsLxEDJ6GNvGavksuE-qmnNLl7IPDBl7_MyUAdg/s400/1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">I took this picture last week while in downtown Staunton. The vivid colors of the tree stood out against the gray color of the Byers Street Bistro building and its outdoor eating area in the historic Wharf District.</div><br />Photo by Lynn R. Mitchell<br />November 4, 2013

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I took this picture last week while in downtown Staunton. The vivid colors of the tree stood out against the gray color of the Byers Street Bistro building and its outdoor eating area in the historic Wharf District.Photo by Lynn R. MitchellNovember 4…

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Today ... Staunton Veterans Day Parade

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi69LEA6cz7b4WJZTnP5w5n7byU41GoE3kjWaYvHTe3oo9vDEcXi_nKUT-JbHsBjVivmUo4xdXX53y9cWiZ9mh5QPcoilpNwyaH5ETnCg55mIFMbUScxBcg3Cbuj3yO0b0VIknijt_cMboa/s1600/1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="302" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi69LEA6cz7b4WJZTnP5w5n7byU41GoE3kjWaYvHTe3oo9vDEcXi_nKUT-JbHsBjVivmUo4xdXX53y9cWiZ9mh5QPcoilpNwyaH5ETnCg55mIFMbUScxBcg3Cbuj3yO0b0VIknijt_cMboa/s400/1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>At the 2012 event, Uncle Sam led the parade and then stood on the street to thank parade participants ... and they greeted back. One military veteran in the parade called out, "You'd better get back to Washington, Uncle Sam. They're in trouble." </i></div><br />Today is the Veterans Day Parade in downtown Staunton. They gave for us. Now's our opportunity to give to them. Come out this morning and show appreciation for America's veterans. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJeZYtCeKrqk6OWEtvAn4wD2SSjWcv_TKh7CL992AZs5zNd63AhcxKsXguh2BvteyfHArRV9zknLmeELn6Vv_lsehN7iho66sUZTBk26SR8gfGXLfbcl-RJ62ZX1_eeRyzy5ba5x_KY_ab/s1600/75.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJeZYtCeKrqk6OWEtvAn4wD2SSjWcv_TKh7CL992AZs5zNd63AhcxKsXguh2BvteyfHArRV9zknLmeELn6Vv_lsehN7iho66sUZTBk26SR8gfGXLfbcl-RJ62ZX1_eeRyzy5ba5x_KY_ab/s320/75.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>U.S. Army veteran Barth Berry and his son participate each year. This was from 2010.</i></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvyC1DhPDqj_xOeP0yWCReKlWchZWr3ICI4tYJqijfIOW9RFbOpBapDxgzWqBik5jW28n49fobxTviCqnqu9OvOcXAhnXJDXJoy4-PZl10QGNgv9WJIBUo0625hnoy0HzES-3hLVLdlwN4/s1600/63.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="230" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvyC1DhPDqj_xOeP0yWCReKlWchZWr3ICI4tYJqijfIOW9RFbOpBapDxgzWqBik5jW28n49fobxTviCqnqu9OvOcXAhnXJDXJoy4-PZl10QGNgv9WJIBUo0625hnoy0HzES-3hLVLdlwN4/s320/63.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>The late Speedy Hite, U.S. Army veteran, was on a float in this 2010 photo that honored those who did not come back home. Mr. Hite, 93, was a veteran of World War II, Korea, and Vietnam.</i></div><br />Another sad omission for the second year ... <a href="http://swacgirl.blogspot.com/2010/05/augusta-countys-speedy-hite-us-army.html">Mr. Delbert (Speedy) Hite</a> who passed away 18 months ago at the age of 94. A veteran of three wars, he was an icon at veterans events in the community who had proudly served in the U.S. Army through World War II, Korea, and Vietnam. Mr. Hite, missing you today....<br /><blockquote><i>It's the soldier, not the reporter who has given us</i><br /><i>Freedom of the Press.</i><br /><i>It's the soldier, not the poet, who has given us</i><br /><i>Freedom of Speech.</i><br /><i>It's the soldier, not the campus organizer, who has given us the</i><br /><i>Freedom to Demonstrate.</i><br /><i>It's the soldier, not the lawyer, who has given us the</i><br /><i>Right to a Fair Trial.</i><br /><i>It's the soldier who salutes the flag, serves under the flag and</i><br /><i>whose coffin is draped by the flag,</i><br /><i>Who gives the protestor the right to burn the flag.</i><br />--Father Dennis Edward O'Brien, USMC </blockquote><b>If you are going:</b><br />- Staunton Veterans Day Parade will be held Saturday, November 9, 2013, at 11:00 a.m. on Beverley Street<br />- Free parking available in New Street and Johnson Street garages and Wharf parking lot<br /><br />Photos by Lynn R. Mitchell

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At the 2012 event, Uncle Sam led the parade and then stood on the street to thank parade participants ... and they greeted back. One military veteran in the parade called out, "You'd better get back to Washington, Uncle Sam. They're in trouble." Toda…

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Sparkles & Sweets to kick off holiday season in downtown Staunton Friday

<div id="fbProfileCover"><br /><div class="cover" id="u_jsonp_6_0"><a class="coverWrap coverImage" href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151964913007490&set=oa.210893825757822&type=1" id="fbCoverImageContainer" rel="theater" title="Cover Photo"><img alt="Cover Photo" class="coverPhotoImg photo img" data-fbid="10151964913007490" src="https://scontent-b-ord.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/1379398_10151964913007490_1874722313_n.jpg" style="top: 0px; width: 100%;" /></a></div></div><br /><br /><a href="http://www.stauntondowntown.org/sparkles-and-sweets-2013/">Kick off the holiday season</a> this Friday in historic downtown Staunton with the annual <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/655077637865729/?ref_newsfeed_story_type=regular&source=1">Sparkles & Sweets</a> event featuring businesses, restaurants, holiday lights, special events, and much more. Meet friends for dinner and enjoy some sparkles and sweets from 6-9:00 p.m.<br /><br />Downtown Staunton ... there's something for everyone.

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Kick off the holiday season this Friday in historic downtown Staunton with the annual Sparkles & Sweets event featuring businesses, restaurants, holiday lights, special events, and much more. Meet friends for dinner and enjoy some sparkles and sweets…

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Autumn at Staunton's historic Wharf District

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih_VilGpQw5oZTkFUrDxVIfKgE8rJFL-87gMunzw-Fi6FBHqPTu5F81_Oz8O0F5ToAPQ11KYA_CDWaowQXNusNugxrVzh23HqLh_VKapr-HJmqvkk3uqITalaKH_u50pUV1zsThtU8YelI/s1600/1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="332" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih_VilGpQw5oZTkFUrDxVIfKgE8rJFL-87gMunzw-Fi6FBHqPTu5F81_Oz8O0F5ToAPQ11KYA_CDWaowQXNusNugxrVzh23HqLh_VKapr-HJmqvkk3uqITalaKH_u50pUV1zsThtU8YelI/s400/1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Autumn's colorful leaves were still visible Monday afternoon at <a href="http://www.byersstreetbistro.com/">Byers Street Bistro</a> in downtown Staunton's historic <a href="http://www.visitstaunton.com/history.htm%E2%80%8E">Wharf District</a>.</div><br />Photo by Lynn R. Mitchell<br />November 4, 2013

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Autumn's colorful leaves were still visible Monday afternoon at Byers Street Bistro in downtown Staunton's historic Wharf District.Photo by Lynn R. MitchellNovember 4, 2013 …

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Staunton weekend lunch with the Bollings

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMNCCC4BujqCQgt_BG28E7KJI6FWecDXAEKlFtI-u4LWAH7wnFsInODK6_OCb3DzYYxUi1AySxEl0LGTtYgAsm5szgsLL1pBIzBrXxA0M_1Xw88vMRcvk0-aoBT9AuuxiawZDbfo7cCd8-/s1600/11.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="262" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMNCCC4BujqCQgt_BG28E7KJI6FWecDXAEKlFtI-u4LWAH7wnFsInODK6_OCb3DzYYxUi1AySxEl0LGTtYgAsm5szgsLL1pBIzBrXxA0M_1Xw88vMRcvk0-aoBT9AuuxiawZDbfo7cCd8-/s400/11.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Virginia's Lieutenant Governor Bill Bolling and wife Jean Ann at Staunton's Depot Grille over the weekend.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggBam-uLCHysEWPHKqdLS0mlkM-OyD61J7BTpQFJrXq7HWgwJSzhG2lZyipWeu1py9vpoI9SjXoQeEpzRyHLf7I96Bis7zJIeg74ziyH74u334bbv5MB7rfR_krJ6iieI3oOHBQOh9c4ws/s1600/2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="227" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggBam-uLCHysEWPHKqdLS0mlkM-OyD61J7BTpQFJrXq7HWgwJSzhG2lZyipWeu1py9vpoI9SjXoQeEpzRyHLf7I96Bis7zJIeg74ziyH74u334bbv5MB7rfR_krJ6iieI3oOHBQOh9c4ws/s400/2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>The Lieutenant Governor and Dr. Kurt Michael at the historic downtown Staunton train station.  <br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjsiXpkTaBePHp3QtLrkIzfOiXbtMIITW9HnYtGJSWma5lUOpQMJ4lOCdzCLgEF07v0oLdy6nYh-IQ2IFuM4pqiw4rrrWMOOG3ZTxYTRhyphenhyphen60WMgcmt9SKLdHhyJUxFa8cnK9KYg_uSskIo/s1600/1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="387" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjsiXpkTaBePHp3QtLrkIzfOiXbtMIITW9HnYtGJSWma5lUOpQMJ4lOCdzCLgEF07v0oLdy6nYh-IQ2IFuM4pqiw4rrrWMOOG3ZTxYTRhyphenhyphen60WMgcmt9SKLdHhyJUxFa8cnK9KYg_uSskIo/s400/1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCQEVc1J1kaGTb3iG4IdsV9MTCluS3Gx85lc3T9P61uLVveqZIGdaYqf_wkRZdR2CoK0V0Ya0Mi559DIu1snnzjuubY47vAdHb490AyYiLjMD5CTjTfyy3z6P_f016kDLWezH7wDYhUJye/s1600/3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="301" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCQEVc1J1kaGTb3iG4IdsV9MTCluS3Gx85lc3T9P61uLVveqZIGdaYqf_wkRZdR2CoK0V0Ya0Mi559DIu1snnzjuubY47vAdHb490AyYiLjMD5CTjTfyy3z6P_f016kDLWezH7wDYhUJye/s400/3.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Jean Ann and Bill Bolling on the railroad bridge behind the Depot Grille Restaurant with a commanding view of downtown Staunton.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihEbBwqW45YkoCtMP1avcXjGT1b0IUvyQpQsAJI9GED-PC1n7MkzNlQE2gc3cx43NJ2b8Gt7_wC_juhOtGUQpZvzUctG97HDQdsBBXlvOZE9RA67Ay9ns-ZZNPNFLK44E8TgFhRNNG_6tx/s1600/4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="246" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihEbBwqW45YkoCtMP1avcXjGT1b0IUvyQpQsAJI9GED-PC1n7MkzNlQE2gc3cx43NJ2b8Gt7_wC_juhOtGUQpZvzUctG97HDQdsBBXlvOZE9RA67Ay9ns-ZZNPNFLK44E8TgFhRNNG_6tx/s400/4.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Jean Ann Bolling, Kurt Michael, Bill Bolling</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_aEPNqfQm9oyf-jJEu6MC8KsO3B-HqBzTx5K2PlORbrShsXgQpc0SELy3D-q_v_SHL3kUBXxAzA2neq_M4hO_Z-p3_qutakXNc7jax2XBtPsawpozzkhJVa1vgMXeSnedcbhIErS0lSSw/s1600/5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_aEPNqfQm9oyf-jJEu6MC8KsO3B-HqBzTx5K2PlORbrShsXgQpc0SELy3D-q_v_SHL3kUBXxAzA2neq_M4hO_Z-p3_qutakXNc7jax2XBtPsawpozzkhJVa1vgMXeSnedcbhIErS0lSSw/s400/5.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Sears Hill observation deck overlooking the train station and downtown Staunton.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVRT0vuGfm2ISa-Ha5ObI53aCKoc-DuE7O2I5iVSG4-n2PDL0XP_P1NSHXiGD9lwKV7kVJZshL-p8yl1P40lpb1VU6GMTOaR_NhxM6sHdUvuqKvhuAjaeWadGGIGnM5Q62TfsUwyZpRL7p/s1600/6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVRT0vuGfm2ISa-Ha5ObI53aCKoc-DuE7O2I5iVSG4-n2PDL0XP_P1NSHXiGD9lwKV7kVJZshL-p8yl1P40lpb1VU6GMTOaR_NhxM6sHdUvuqKvhuAjaeWadGGIGnM5Q62TfsUwyZpRL7p/s400/6.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpg83Uk8_R6rChg5IAC8c3zircuCbSRjBd9myhFgMDkFssWd20n6PZkwwM17GWygrGgMp1dGD8O7JhsFMVh60PZAhdKLtEW-tAlOYlLCUsGg2WDC4bIjBXb8ybwFMLBZYfodtvadTtVY3p/s1600/9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="355" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpg83Uk8_R6rChg5IAC8c3zircuCbSRjBd9myhFgMDkFssWd20n6PZkwwM17GWygrGgMp1dGD8O7JhsFMVh60PZAhdKLtEW-tAlOYlLCUsGg2WDC4bIjBXb8ybwFMLBZYfodtvadTtVY3p/s400/9.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Heading up Sears Hill to look over the city from the observation deck.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Mitchell<br />August 17, 2013

Bill Bolling Depot Grille Historic Downtown Staunton Jean Ann Bolling Kurt Michael Lynn R. Mitchell Sears Hill bridge Shenandoah Valley Staunton Virginia Is For Lovers Staunton weekend lunch with the Bollings

Virginia's Lieutenant Governor Bill Bolling and wife Jean Ann at Staunton's Depot Grille over the weekend.The Lieutenant Governor and Dr. Kurt Michael at the historic downtown Staunton train station.   Jean Ann and Bill Bolling on the railroad bridge…

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Cranberry's in Staunton

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAZ2PbCI8crCTRh3kMflMQaf-5q-Kmd3_4UblsgMw-hviofKuIe87W6k7GYeQV9mHVjr4oiYjGC7SNH0aAjr0Y9Qnn3LeJyG5cojG1QSovQsy-_G26Z5AKbt9PXqf1eLjCOdJMcRyVcDTD/s1600/2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="351" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAZ2PbCI8crCTRh3kMflMQaf-5q-Kmd3_4UblsgMw-hviofKuIe87W6k7GYeQV9mHVjr4oiYjGC7SNH0aAjr0Y9Qnn3LeJyG5cojG1QSovQsy-_G26Z5AKbt9PXqf1eLjCOdJMcRyVcDTD/s400/2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Outdoor seating at <a href="http://gocranberries.com/">Cranberry's</a> on downtown Staunton's New Street. Just a moment before, SWAC Niece and a friend were sitting at that table, enjoying lunch after a stroll around town on a rainy afternoon. Both were in last summer's Governor's School French Immersion Camp at Washington & Lee University in Lexington, and both have continued with their French studies. Their meeting today was a French immersion experience as they spoke, texted, and greeted shop owners only in French.</div><br />Photo by Lynn R. Mitchell<br />June 18, 2013

Cranberry's dining in central Shenandoah Valley Historic Downtown Staunton Virginia Cranberry's in Staunton

Outdoor seating at Cranberry's on downtown Staunton's New Street. Just a moment before, SWAC Niece and a friend were sitting at that table, enjoying lunch after a stroll around town on a rainy afternoon. Both were in last summer's Governor's School F…

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