If there was an Olympic event called “Train Crossing
Planning and Calculations,” then Ashlanders would definitely take the
gold. I know for a fact that almost
every citizen in this town can spot the first flashing red light of the
crossing arm, and immediately change their route to find an open gate. I know that they listen for the horn to know
what kind of train is stopping, and with that information they can gauge how
long the train is, which will tell them where they can cross. I bet we have grown extra synapses in our
brains from having to figure all of this out.
Another reason to love Ashland
and the smart people who live here!
Buy your tickets now for the Hanover Arts and Activities Center
The season is over, but congratulations are due to all of
the Patrick Henry swimmers who went to the Regional Conference at George Mason
last week: Meade Reihl, Madeline
Montgomery, Josie Koren., Madison Brown, Marielle Robinson, Thomas Perkins, Ted
Schubert, Dalton Nash, Kyle Koren, Austin Davis and Owen Wright.
On Sunday, February 16 from 4:00-5:30 pm, come and hear Ashland and Hanover
residents tell their personal stories of growing up. The topics of
education and life as students in different schools will be the focus of this
particular program. This program, called Untold Stories:
Growing Up in Ashland/Hanover—Black and White Experiences, is free and open to
the public and will be held at the Center.
The final fundraisers to help send "Cinderella: The
Fairy Godmother's Tale" to the New York Children's Theatre Festival will
be held February 15 & 16 at the Whistle Stop Theatre at the Ashland
Firehouse (201 Duncan Street ,
Ashland
Bring your favorite little valentine to an enchanted party!
Come dressed in your favorite princess (or prince) costume, or try on some of
ours! Meet the real Cinderella – and enjoy cakes, dancing,
stories, and other activities! Times are Saturday, 2/15 at 1:00 pm and 4:00 pm; Sunday, 2/16 at 4:00 pm. Tickets
are $20 per adult-and-child (4 years and up); $7.50 each additional child (up
to 3 children per adult). Space is limited, so please reserve your
places at whistlestoptheatre@gmail.com.
By the time you read this, you may be buried in a foot of
snow. I hope it is still snowing and the
current is still on. I plan to run to
the grocery store as soon as I submit this, and tonight I will find those sleds
and snow boots, and put them on the back porch. Take lots of snow pictures!
Call or email me with your Ashland news: 310-5320, ashlandnews@gmail.com. xoxo
