May 17, 2008

To borrow a line from Lynyrd Skynyrd, Tuesday’s gone, and with it Thursday.
Enter the return of Wednesday. 

Parrotheads will recognize Peter Mayer’s name from his nearly 20 years with Jimmy Buffett on lead guitar. Others may know he has stepped out to form his own band, The Peter Mayer Group. Both audiences and anyone who appreciates virtuoso musicianship will want to know Mayer will be in Marion tomorrow, performing at The Lincoln Theater on Sunday, May 18, at 3 p.m.

Wytheville Town Council continues fine tuning its proposed $18.9 million budget for 2008-09. It had tentatively scheduled the first reading of the budget for Monday evening’s meeting but instead held a brief work session.

The Wytheville Lions Club Charity Carnival is coming to town the week of July 14-19. A request for Wytheville Town Council to waive all taxes and fees involved in the annual event was approved unanimously Monday night.

The Wythe County School Board approved across-the-board salary increases for school system personnel during its meeting Tuesday morning, but the action left some of its members saying the boost still fell short of providing ideal raises.

Ali Hutton will start college the same way she’s ending high school – with spirit.
The Rural Retreat High School senior and co-captain of the school’s cheerleading squad found out last month that her cheerleading career isn’t over just yet.
Ali secured a spot on the Emory & Henry College cheerleading team, ensuring her winsome smile will brighten up the morale of fans for another season.

Disappointed that you missed out on all the Cinco de Mayo fun last week?
No worries, El Ranchero has got you covered.
The Rural Retreat restaurant, located at 6891 W. Lee Highway, will be having a delayed celebration of the Mexican holiday on Saturday.

For Daitra Pierson, the sky is the limit. Flight school in Pensacola, Fla., will take her to new heights this summer.
“I’ll be temporarily assigned duty at the flight school,” remarked Midshipman Pierson, who will graduate from the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md., on May 23. “I’m undecided right now which avenue I’ll take. I have several choices.”

When John Shields and Karen Urie talk, they tell a love story. The elements of devotion, respect, excitement and a leap of faith combine for a compelling tale of passion for one another and for food.