We are very tempted to hang out own signs on the chain-link fence that surrounds the empty lot on the corner of Rt. 1 and England Street. "Coming soon- more PVP pipes sticking out of the ground!" "Coming soon- better pop-up tents!" "Watch up dig up dirt so we can smooth it out again!"
Although the Ashland Barracudas took a small group to the Championship meet, they succeeded in cleaning up quite well! Grace Gordon took home two gold medals in the 50 meter free-style and the 50 meter butterfly. Andrew Datovech was awarded one of the GRAL scholarships, and the team took home first place for their video. Christine Datovech won first place in the Virginia State Championship for the 50 free-style.
If you have school-aged kids, the Ashland Barracudas is a wonderful summer activity. It's great cross-training for other sports, and it gives them a very important life-skill. Visit the ashlandswimteam.com or find them on Facebook for more info.
The next Ashland Street Party is Saturday, August 18th. Bring your lawn chairs and your dancing shoes, and meet up behind the library from 6:30 to 11:00 PM. Buy your tickets ahead of time and save $10. You can purchase tickets online here.
The Ashland Main Street Association recently held a mixer to introduce their new director, Maggie Longest, and several new board members, including Lorie Foley, Bob Brown,Bill Gateway, Kelly Thomasson, and Paul Davies from RMC. This organization has been intregal in promoting Ashland and working to preserve and protect our wonderful downtown area.
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OK, Ashland, there are 32 days left before those big yellow school buses start rolling. Ignore all those back-to-school sales and spend some time being lazy!
Call or email me with your Ashland news: 310-5320, ashlandnews@gmail.com. Have a wonderful weekend!
