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We have been exploring bargaining, the third stage of Elizabeth Kubler-Ross’ “Five Stages of Grief.” We look today at some Biblical people who bargained with God and at God’s response to them.

When you meet Barbara White you have no idea about how passionate she is. But bring up the subject of animals and she’ll knock you for a loop with her compelling emotion for them.

There’s one thing you learn about working with Barbara Powell, says Janice Gentry of the Waynesboro Senior Center. Powell’s Girl Scout Troop 567 of South River Service Unit in Waynesboro, helps at the center from time to time.

Dressed in her white Army blouse and long black skirt with black tights and shoes, Joy Tartter is the picture of business.

Volunteer has been donating time for 30-40 years

Heritage Museum celebrates year anniversary with new exhibit

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Cat injured in mishap is cared for by animal-loving strangers

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Inundated by a laundry list of over processed, empty calorie foods – along with daily reminders of unrealistic body images – losing poundage is a weighty struggle for many Americans.

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Paula Hurley, featured artist at CoArt Gallery in Staunton, will have paintings on display through Sept. 25. The gallery is located at 22 W. Beverley St. in Staunton.

“Quilts: Past, Present & Future” is a monthlong celebration of the artistic and cultural significance of quilts. The event will honor traditional, historical and contemporary art quilts.

The Second Annual Chili, Blues ’N Brews Cook-Off will be held from noon to 5:30 p.m. Saturday at the Constitution Park Pavilion on downtown Main Street.

There are at least a dozen ways to enter Hazel Wright’s Waynesboro garden.

You can reach it through an adjoining backyard, where she pulled up part of a hedge so neighboring children could have their own special gateway.

“I once had a sign that said ‘Patrick and Kelly’s lane,’ ” she said. “That was to make sure they knew they were welcome anytime.”

Basic United Methodist Church, 489 N. Winchester Ave.; sermon: “The Heart of a Child;” scripture: John 3:12-21 and Luke 18:15-17; Sunday at 6 p.m.: Hispanic worship and United Methodist Youth; Tuesday, 6 p.m.: prayer group, 7 p.m.: adult choir practice; Wednesday, 6 p.m.: education meeting, 7 p.m.: Administrative Council meeting; Thursday, 8 a.m.: meet at the church to make apple dumplings, 6 p.m.: Circle no. 1 meets for pizza; Friday, 5 p.m.: bazaar set-up; Saturday, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.: 34th annual church bazaar; for information: 949-8947.

The Bible makes it clear that our loss and grief experiences are important to God. Long before Jesus was born, the prophets predicted him to be “a man of sorrows, acquainted with grief” (Isa. 53:3); and, when he came, he taught that those who grieve their losses are on his “Most Fortunate People” list (Matt. 5:4). Moreover, he said that God notices the deaths of every lowly sparrow and that knowing this can heighten our confidence in God’s care of us in our grief. He even counts the hairs on our head (Matt. 10:29-30; Luke 12:6-7).

Health benefits aside, what about taste?