Good morning, Pike County. Autumn's golden light is beckoning women to lace up their hiking boots for an extraordinary day of connection and discovery. The Fall Women's Walk in the Woods at Highlands Nature Sanctuary offers a perfect October escape with guided exploration and geological insights from expert Jamie Fearon. At just $20, this volunteer-led journey through the Rocky Fork Gorge region promises both education and the simple joy of traversing nature's autumn canvas.
Meanwhile, transformation takes different forms across our community. Goodwill's innovative Waverly training center is changing lives through practical skills development and creative expression, while on the greens, Waverly senior Caden Corkerton showcased nerves of steel in his playoff victory at the Portsmouth Invitational. His clutch performance helped kick off the Tigers' golf season with individual excellence, even as the team looks to improve on their 16th place finish.
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🌲 Nature beckons women for a day of exploration and connection. The Fall Women's Walk in the Woods at Highlands Nature Sanctuary is scheduled for October 4, 2025, from 10am-4pm. Volunteer-led and open to women of all backgrounds, the $20 event features speaker Jamie Fearon discussing the Geology of the Rocky Fork Gorge Region. Participants will enjoy a bring-your-own picnic lunch followed by a scenic autumn hike through the sanctuary. Overnight lodge accommodations are available for those wanting to extend their nature experience.
🎨 Goodwill's new Waverly training center transforms lives through practical skills. The facility, located in the former Area Agency on Aging office, features an art studio for creative expression and hand coordination development. A "Project Connect" area provides transitional work training in five essential job skills: cash register operation, stocking, production, janitorial work, and customer service. The center includes innovative learning tools like a "Goodwill bank" where clients earn currency for kind acts to learn budgeting, plus virtual reality stations for developing coordination. Additional life skills training includes hygiene education and laundry management to prepare clients for greater independence.
⛳ Waverly senior golfer secures victory in dramatic playoff showdown. Caden Corkerton earned medalist honors at the Portsmouth Invitational on July 31 after carding a 76 and winning a playoff hole at the Elks Country Club. His stellar performance highlighted Waverly's season-opening tournament, where the Tigers finished 16th overall with a team score of 399. Teammates Teagan Hurt (98), Emmitt Price (111), and Carter Carroll (114) rounded out the scoring for Waverly. The team will continue their season Friday morning at the Chillicothe Country Club.
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Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.
-Joshua 1:9
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