Barbara Barr's Column

Senior citizens: Mount Pleasant UMC recently honored its senior citizens with a delicious luncheon and homemade ice cream. Alpha Williams and Betty Lou Hood received flowers for being the oldest senior women, and Clarence Barksdale and Connie Neuf received boxes of candy for being the oldest men present.

High school graduation: Matthew Bretzin and Thomas Gunnell, graduates from Loudoun Valley High School this year, received Bibles from Mount Pleasant UMC as gifts last Sunday. After a short summer, Matthew will be attending Mary Washington, and Thomas Gunnell will be attending Longwood.

VBS: Vacation Bible School at Mount Pleasant UMC will be June 25-29, 9 a.m.-noon, under the direction of Jane and Brad Bretzin. All the children in the area are invited to attend their rewarding event. It's amazing that area children are asking when is vacation Bible school. Many thanks to the hard-working, dedicated leaders who make this week a week to be remembered from year to year.

Water workout: Here comes summer and fun as a fitness water workout welcomes you at the Lovettsville Pool beginning June 25. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 9:30 a.m. and in Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7 p.m. A sitter will be available for the morning classes by a punch card. For details, call 540-822-5284.

Visitors from Hawaii: Robin Barker Gordon, Dannielle and Dustin are visiting with their parents and grandparents Jim and Betty Barker for a few weeks. The Gordons are currently living in Hawaii since Mr. Gordon is stationed there.

Baker travels: Allen and Kathryn Baker were recently treated to a mini-vacation by their son and daughter-in-law. They traveled to Virginia Beach, Ocean City and other points of interest.

Well wishes: Get well wishes go to Donald Fletcher and Sara Wenner. Birthdays: Happy birthday to Connie Breeden, Terry Ridgeway, Marty Hile, Roger Lanham, and Christopher Schzda. Anniversaries: Happy anniversary to Stephen and Julie Mayner Bergel and to David and Teresa Gunnell.

Barbara Barr's Column

United Methodist Women: The Bethel-Lucketts Unit of the United Methodist Women has arrived. Its first official unit meeting will be June 10 at 1 p.m. All women are welcome. You do not have to be a member or attend Bethel UMC to a United Methodist to join the circle.
A great day: Sunday, June 10 Mount Pleasant UMC will be honoring the senior citizens and the graduates. It is also Scouting Sunday. There will be a luncheon at noon. Please bring a dish to share.
Proud grandmother: I recently attended my granddaughter's graduation at Hampshire County High School in Romney, W.Va. Samantha Dawn Sixma was the proud recipient of several awards including the Top of the Mountain Award for maintaining a 3.75 grade average, the Pioneer Scholarship and the Promise Award which paid for four years of college at the University of West Virginia.
Trip to Hawaii: Jim and Betty Barker and their grandson recently flew to the Island of Ohau to visit with their daughter Robin and her family. A great time was had by all. Jim and Betty were there for two weeks and had a wonderful time touring the island.Well wishes: Get well wishes to Junior Wilt and Roger Lanham.
In sympathy: Sympathy and prayers are extended to family and friends of Gary Wenner. There was a memorial service at Mount Pleasant United Methodist Church on Wednesday, May 30 at 11 a.m.Sympathy and prayers are also extended to the family and friends of Scott Jenkins.
Birthdays: Happy birthday to Clarence Barksdale, Kevin Barr, Brian Kearney, Reese Lindsey, Emily Kearney, Jay Merchant and Chris VanWagoner.
Anniversaries: Happy anniversary to Bobby and Bertie Baker and Brad and Lynn Curl.

Heat Advisory

HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TO 8 PM EDT FRIDAY... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN STERLING VIRGINIA HAS ISSUED A HEAT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TO 8 PM EDT FRIDAY. GUSTY SOUTHWEST WINDS TOMORROW AHEAD OF A STRONG AREA OF LOW PRESSURE OVER THE GREAT LAKES WILL TRANSPORT VERY WARM AND HUMID AIR INTO THE REGION. TEMPERATURES ARE EXPECTED TO SOAR INTO THE MID 90S BY LATE AFTERNOON. THIS WHEN COMBINED WITH HIGH HUMIDITY LEVELS WILL RESULT IN HEAT INDICES NEAR 100 DEGREES. RELIEF TO THE HEAT IS EXPECTED ON SATURDAY AS COOLER AND LESS HUMID AIR MOVES INTO THE REGION WITH THE PASSAGE OF A COLD FRONT. A HEAT ADVISORY MEANS THAT A PERIOD OF HOT TEMPERATURES IS EXPECTED. THE COMBINATION OF HOT TEMPERATURES AND HIGH HUMIDITY WILL COMBINE TO CREATE A SITUATION IN WHICH HEAT ILLNESSES ARE POSSIBLE. DRINK PLENTY OF FLUIDS...STAY IN AN AIR-CONDITIONED ROOM...STAY OUT OF THE SUN...AND CHECK UP ON RELATIVES AND NEIGHBORS.

Virtual Tour of Taylorstown

Loudoun County launched an online, interactive guide to the county's historic districts: Aldie, Bluemont, Goose Creek, Oatlands, Taylorstown and Waterford.The interactive guide includes information about historic district guidelines, the role of the Historic District Review Committee and the stewardship responsibilities involved in owning a historic property. The project was made possible by a state grant. It also features interviews with historians and residents of the six Historic and Cultural Conservation Districts. The guide allows users to start their online tour at any of the districts and to choose from three categories of information: a brief history of each district, preservation efforts, and new construction. The new online guide is part of a comprehensive effort by the Planning Department to increase awareness of the county's historic districts, including the regulations governing new construction and alterations to existing structures. In addition, the department has created a calendar featuring the historic districts, which is for sale for $10 in the Planning Department and at the Loudoun County Store, located in the government center, 1 Harrison St., S.E. in Leesburg. For more information, visit www.loudoun.gov/historic.