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COMMUNITY iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii TU ESDAY, APRI 28, 201 5 A WWW.NEWSLEADER.COM PAG 4, CT I A Community news Obituaries About this service: Obituaries are placed by family and friends in memory of their loved ones. For rates and deadlines, contact our Information Center at (540) 213-0622 or email obitsnewsleader.com Scrapbook VSDB students went to Delaware School for the Deaf for the Academic Bowl Tournament Feb. 26 March 1. Pictured are Lourdes Benitez, junior; Marvin Whitfield, junior; AntwonGiddens-White, junior; Adrian Crosby, senior; and coaches, Rhonda Jennings-Arey and Tina-Margaret Steele. www.creativeworksfarm.org.

Church announces celebration Oak Grove Restoration Ministries will celebrate Gwendolyn Darnice Payne at 10 a.m. Sunday. The guest speaker will be Alice Woods of Beulah Baptist Church. STAUNTON West End Alliance to meet Staunton West End Alliance will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Marquis Memorial United Methodist Church.

FISHERSVILLE Volunteers needed Learn English and Reading Now (LEARN) needs volunteers to tutor Augusta County area residents who need basic literacy or English as a second language skill. No prior teaching experience or training is needed. LEARN provide tutor training. Call 245-5136 or visit www.learnva.com for more information. Art Center announces fundraiser The Staunton Augusta Art Center will host its Evening at Barren Ridge fundraiser at 6 p.m.

Sunday. Ticket prices start at $75. Call 885-2028 for reservations. WAYNESBORO NAACP to meet Waynesboro Branch NAACP will celebrate its 29th annual Education and Youth Program at 4 p.m. Sunday at the Shiloh Baptist Church on Shiloh Avenue.

Tara Carter will be the guest speaker. Church announces a Zumbathon Oak Grove Restoration Ministries will host a Zumbathon from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday. Registration is at 9:30 for a donation of $10. Dina Vales will be the instructor.

This event is sponsored by the Higher Praise Dance Ministry. Waynesboro Players plans comedy Waynesboro Players will present Bye Bye Birdie at 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and at 2 p.m. Sunday at Louis Spilman Auditorium, Waynesboro High School, 1200 Main St. Tickets are $16 for adults and $8 for students.

For more information, email waynesboroplayersgmail.com or visit www.waynesboroplayers.org. 5k planned Saturday Twizted Zombie, a 5k fun run to benefit Creative Works Farm's Camp LIGHT will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. To register, visit Students named to Grace Christian honor roll STAUNTON These students were name to honor roll or principal's list for the third quarter at Grace Christian High School.

honor roll: Blake Beldin, Ethan Bolt, Jasmyn Botkin, Hannah Comer, A. J. Gibson, Marigrace Grow, David Michael, Natalie Stevens, Kate Sur-ratt, Lisa Taylor, Austin Alfred, Kevin Brent, Austin Mayo, Kody Wright, Tori Eller, Telijah Fitch, Jami, Hebert, Ashley Rockafellow, Sam Skillman, Shady Abdelwahab, Noah Clarke, Isaac Grant, Noah Hebert, Gabbie Miskell and Laura Riffo. honor roll: Noah Boyers, Clayton Duke, Jenna Hess, Maria Montoya, Ethan Riffo, Ian Smith, William Swain, Karson Wright, Hope Campbell, Am-berlyn Dickerson, Daniel Eiker, Loren Karicofe, Jack Terry, Jessica Weeks, Kaleb Branner, Averi Hebert, Maggie Rivers, Olivia VanNortwick, Lanicia Whitcomb, Timothy Grow, Katie Quarles, and Nicholas Whisman. Principal's list: Mitch Brown, Logan Carlton, Burt Eller, Caitlin McClain, Jeremy Hardigree, Allison Pananas, Kayla Shifflett, Mikayla Boyers, Ben Elliott, Esther Kocka, Amber Montoya, Jessie Urgo, Devon Boyers, Adam Clem, Breanna Decker, David Heish-man, Grayson Hensley, Jackson Lohr, Micah Mallory and Julia Michael.

Dewie L. Henderson WAYNESBORO Dewie Loyed Henderson, 86, of Waynesboro, passed away Sunday, April 26, 2015, at the University of Virginia Medical Center. Born Aug. 13, 1928, in Charlottesville, he was the son of the late Willie Loyed and Bloomer (Mayo) Henderson. Dewie grew up in Afton, and later made his home in Waynesboro.

Dewie was an active member of Wayne Hills Baptist Church. He was a U.S. Army veteran, having served his country honorably during the Korean conflict. He was employed by the former E.I. DuPont where he worked for 39 years as a mechanic in the Research Maintenance Department, and after 40 faithful years of being with the company, he retired.

Following his retirement, he became known as the "Pump Doctor." He developed a love for collecting antique gas pumps, globes and gas station memorabilia. He was a past member of the Waynesboro Moose Lodge and the Blue Ridge Runners Motorcycle Club. He was an avid motorcyclist and enjoyed fixing, riding and selling motorcycles. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 39 years, Selda Layton Henderson. Survivors include his loving daughter, Shirley (Henderson) Sours and husband, Gary of Waynesboro; granddaughter, Mandi (Sours) Arehart; great-granddaughter, Ella Page Arehart.

A funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 29, 2015, at the Waynesboro Chapel of Reynolds Hamrick Funeral Homes, 618 Main with Pastor Danny Campbell officiating. Burial will follow in Riverview Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Micah Johnson, Jerry Floyd, Bobby Gordon, Randy Teeter, Mike Smith and Fidel Ramirez. Honorary pallbearers will be Max Coble, Chuck Williams, Tim Spicer, Frank Martin and Robert Willis.

The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 28, 2015, at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, those desiring may make memorial donations to the American Heart Association, 4217 Park Place Court, Glen Allen, VA 23060-9979 or the American Macular Degeneration Foundation, P.O. Box 515, Northampton, MA 01061-0515. Relatives and friends may share condolences and memories with the family by visiting www.reynolds hamrickfuneralhomes.com.

Steven J. Oliveira MOUNT SIDNEY Steven John Oliveira, 61, of Mount Sidney, passed away, Wednesday, April 22, 2015, at Augusta Health in Fishersville. Arrangements will be announced at a later time at www.johnsonfs.com. Doris S. Roadcap STAUNTON Doris Lee (Strickler) Roadcap, 64, wife of Garland H.

Roadcap of 601 Spottswood Road, passed away Saturday, April 25, 2015, at her residence. Coffman Funeral Home and Crematory, 230 Frontier Drive, Staunton, will announce complete arrangements. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www. coffmanfuneralhome.net. Events calendar TUESDAY Augusta Toastmasters: 6:30 p.m.

For people ages 18 and older who want to become confident public speakers and strong leaders, offering a supportive learn-by-doing environment designed to allow participants to achieve their goals at their own pace. United Way of Greater Augusta, 24 Idlewood Suite 106, Staunton. 448-4651, http:augusta.toastmastersclubs.org Choral rehearsal: 1:30 p.m. New Hope Chorus. Prospective members invited.

The group sings at senior and assisted living facilities once or twice a month. New Hope United Methodist Church, 55 Round Hill School Road, New Hope. 248-3607. Community workday: 4-7 p.m. Volunteers are invited to lend a hand and socialize with other community members.

Allegheny Mountain Institute Urban Farm, 100 Old New Hope Road, Staunton, Free. Finance 101: 9:30 a.m., classic movie. Light refreshments provided. Waynesboro Public Library, 600 S. Wayne Waynesboro.

Happy Tales: 6:30 p.m. Literacy event hosted by Stacey Irvin, trainermanager of Positive Paws K-9 Training in Waynesboro. Pairs emergent readers with therapy dogs. Appointments required. Waynesboro Public Library, 600 S.

Wayne Waynesboro. 942-6746. Intermediate Microsoft Word: p.m., tutorial for people who have used the word processing program or who have attended the library's beginners' session. Free. Staunton Public Library, 1 Churchville Staunton.

332-3902. Let's Talk: 5:30 p.m., Casual conversation group open to anyone learning to speak English. Augusta County Library, 1759 Jefferson Highway, Fishersville. 885-3961, www.augustacountylibra-ry.org. Library Friends board meeting: 7 p.m.

Friends of the Staunton Library Board meeting. Open to anyone interested in promoting the library. Staunton Public Library, 1 Churchville Staunton. 332-3902. Mother Goose time: 9:30 a.m., stories and activities for babies ages 2 and younger and their caregivers.

Staunton Public Library, 1 Churchville Staunton. 332-3902. Number Knockout: 4 p.m., a fast-moving board to R.R. Smith Center for quilt display. Staunton Senior Center, 300 Churchville Staunton.

886-4634. Storytime: 10:30 a.m., books, stories, songs, puppets, flannel-board activities and crafts for children ages 2 through 5 accompanied by an adult. Waynesboro Public Library, 600 S. Wayne Waynesboro. 942-6746.

Tangled Web: 1:30 p.m. Bring sewing, knitting or other projects. Augusta County Library, 59 Marble Valley Road, Deerfield. 939-4123, www.augusta-countylibrary.org. THURSDAY A Little Cool Stuff: 3:45 p.m., for children in Pre-K through first grade with an adult.

Staunton Public Library, 1 Churchville Staunton. 332-3902. Bye Bye Birdie: 7:30 p.m. Presented by Waynesboro Players. Inspired by the phenomenon of Elvis Presley, the exuberant rock 'n roll musical comedy is set in the swinging 60s when teen idol superstar Conrad Birdie has been drafted into the Army and his manager and secretary cook up a plan to send him off in style on The Ed Sullivan Show.

$16 for adults, $8 for students. Waynesboro High School, 1200 Main Waynesboro. www.waynesboroplayers.org. Community Emergency Response Training: p.m. Federal Emergency Management Agency curriculum designed to help people prepare during emergencies when emergency personnel are overwhelmed and not able to respond immediately.

For people who live or work in Staunton, Augusta County and Waynesboro. Free. All materials provided. Registration required. Blue Ridge Community College, 1 College Lane, Weyers Cave.

453-2215, www.brcc.edu. Computer class: 10 a.m., classes rotate between computer basics, basic Internet skills, introduction to Microsoft Word and introduction to Microsoft Excel. Register: 942-6746. Waynesboro Public Library, 600 S. Wayne Waynesboro.

Happy Notes: 10 a.m. Interdenominational singing group whose purpose is to keep old hymns alive. Rehearsals each Thursday. Verona United Methodist Church, 406 Lee Highway, Verona. 886-6840, 885-1166.

game designed to improve the speed and accuracy of math calculations and prepare children ages 9-14 to try out for the National Number Knockout contest. Augusta County Library, 1759 Jefferson Highway, Fishersville. 885-3961, www.augustacountylibrary.org. Pajama Night: 6:30 p.m. Children in preschool and early elementary can come in pajamas for a story and snack.

Waynesboro Public Library, 600 S. Wayne Waynesboro. 942-6746. Senior activities: 9:45 a.m., tai chi; 10:45 a.m., hymn sing or table games; 12:15 p.m. music; 1 p.m., Bridge Club Staunton Senior Center, 300 Churchville Staunton.

886-4634. Toddler time: 10:30 a.m., stories and activities for 2- to 3-year-olds accompanied by an adult. Staunton Public Library, 1 Churchville Staunton. 332-3902 Watercolor art class: 1-3 p.m., bring paint, brushes and paper. $11 per selected session.

Shenandoah Valley Art Center, 126 S. Wayne Waynesboro. 949-7662, www.svacart.com. Yarn, Hook and Thimble Circle: Noon-3 p.m. For people who want to learn how to sew, knit or crochet or who want to practice the craft.

Free. No registration required. Booker T. Washington Community Center, 1114 W. Johnson Staunton.

332-3991. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29 Cool Stuff 3:45 p.m. For elementary school-aged children. Staunton Public Library, 1 Churchville Staunton. 332-3902.

Mother Goose time: 9:30 a.m., stories and activities for babies ages 2 and younger and their caregivers. Staunton Public Library, 1 Churchville Staunton. 332-3902. Mother Goose time: 9:30 a.m. Songs, finger-plays, books, movements and nursery rhymes for children ages 2 and younger and their caregivers.

Waynesboro Public Library, 600 S. Wayne Waynesboro. 942-6746. Preschool Storytime: 10:30 a.m. For 3- to 5-year-olds developing language skills.

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