When I was 12 I started reading two books one was the bible, which I still read today, the other was a set of encyclopedias. I read through both which of course took several years. One of my favorites in the encyclopedia was the civil war and the person I was fascinated with was Robert E. Lee. They had large picture of him in the book. He had a beautiful face but so full of sadness. I always felt he was a compassionate man and deeply felt the death of his troops. He was a spiritual person and loved his state of Virginia.
Are you a civil war buff? Here is your change to experience what happened during the Civil War between the North and the South.
The Lions Club and Foundation of Happy Valley is sponsoring the 2nd annual Civil War Days on the 17th and 18th of October. This is a fundraiser for the Club's charitable activities in our Community. It is Especially, an educational experience for our children.
There will be two reenactments each day of the war, complete with cannons! The 1st reenactment is around 11:00 a.m. and the 2nd around 2 p.m. The camps will be open for everyone to visit to see how the soldiers lived during those very difficult times. The soldiers will tell their stories and answer your questions. There will be Craft and Food vendors open all day. The hours are from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday and 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Sunday.
Adult tickets are $5.00 and children over 10 are $1.00. Parking is free! The location is on Olinda Road just 4 miles west of Anderson. The nearest cross street is Chestnut Ave. Watch for signs and for more information call 378-2328.
Farm Trail meets Thursday, October 15, Happy Valley Community Center, 7:00 p.m. The subject is "Saving Seeds for Next Year". The Farm Trail is coming out with a new map for 2010 and we will be going modern with a web site. Now is the time to join. Call 357-2416 for an application.
Lions Club breakfast is Sunday, October 18th, 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Elementary School.
Thought for the week: You say I'm too tired, God says I will give you rest, Matthew 11:28-30.
Recycle, volunteer and pray for our county and military, police and fire people.
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