Locust News

By Sarah White

Thursday, August 7, 2008 August 07, 2008 03:01 pm

— On Aug. 2, Butch Lambert and Kelly Gardner were married in a beautiful ceremony that was followed by a wonderful reception. There were lots of family and friends to help them celebrate this wonderful event in their lives. I wish Butch and Kelly all the best in their new life together.
Anniversaries
A 50th wedding anniversary reception will be held in honor of Hoyle and Betty Ledbetter on Aug. 23 from 3-5 p.m. at Home Savings Bank in Locust. The bank is at 102 South St., in the new Locust Center City.
The family would like to invite friends of the couple to drop by with congratulations and wishes. No gifts please, just your presence will be truly cherished.
Trips
Chattanooga
A trip to Chattanooga, Tenn. is planned for Aug. 30-Sept. 1, Labor Day weekend. Traveling through the Blue Ridge Mountains to Tennessee you will arrive in Chattanooga on the banks of the Tennessee River. There you will tour the Tennessee Aquarium and experience the magic of IMAX Theatre. Here you will see amazing animals that swim, fly and crawl in natural habitats.
There will be time to enjoy the Tennessee Riverfront before dinner at The Station House Restaurant.
The next day there will be a half-day, 50 mile ride aboard the Tennessee Valley Railroad into the Hawassee River Gorge. Then spend the afternoon exploring Rock City Gardens.
On Day 3, you will travel to Sweetwater, Tenn. for a guided tour of Ruby Falls inside Lookout Mountain. In the afternoon it will be time to head home.
For more information and to sign up for this trip, call Mary at (704) 888-4315.
Nashville
The travelers are planning a trip to Nashville, Tenn. Nov. 21-23.
After settling in the hotel everyone will head out to enjoy a spectacular Christmas on the Cumberland Dinner Cruise aboard the General Jackson Showboat.
The next day there will be a guided tour of Nashville Music City USA that will include the historic Ryman Auditorium.
After dinner they will enjoy an evening performance at the Grand Old Opry.
For more information and to sign up for this trip, call Mary at (704) 888-4315.
Birthdays
Sharon Hinson (Aug. 9); Randy White, Ray Barbee, Roy Almond, Carol Smith and Nollie Pressley (Aug. 10); Shelia Aldridge (Aug 12); Phillip Mallette and Scott Carpenter (Aug. 13); Bobby Hathcock Jr. and Bud Griffin (Aug. 14).
Locust news is by Sarah White. Call (704) 888-5359.

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