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26: Once you are committed, you are dogged, determined and persevering. Personally, you are warm and affectionate to others. People often turn to you for advice because you are practical as well as caring. You also might have shared your knowledge with others. Next year expect promotions, awards, kudos and recognition.
washingtonpost.comRoanoke woman turning 106-years-old, retirement home asking for birthday cards
ROANOKE, Va. – This week is a special one for a Roanoke woman. Ms. Venus Tucker has lived through the Spanish flu in 1918 and is now celebrating her 106th birthday during the coronavirus pandemic. While the headlines of 2020 may be troubling, in a Facebook post, Our Lady of the Valley asked the community to mail-in birthday wishes for Ms. Tucker. Man is not able to do that, it’s nothing but a saving God and I do serve Him,” said Tucker. If you would like to send Ms. Tucker birthday wishes you can mail them to:Our Lady of the ValleyAttn: Sandie Donald650 N. Jefferson St.Roanoke, Va 24016
Drive-thru parade held for 107-year-old COVID-19 survivor
BISCOE, NC – Some things just get better with time, yes, birthdays included. Just ask 107-year-old Gurney Williams. Not only is his age a milestone, but Williams is also a COVID-19 survivor. In honor of Williams' birthday, Autumn Care of Biscoe hosted an entire parade in his honor! Happy 107th Birthday Gurney!
Love firefighters? Roanoke’s are now offering birthday shoutouts
ROANOKE, Va. – If the coronavirus is preventing you from having a traditional birthday celebration, some local firefighters want to make sure your special day is still memorable. The Roanoke Fire Department is now offering birthday shoutouts. Simply fill out this online form and the fire department will put together a video of firefighters wishing you happy birthday and e-mail it to you. “As a way to shed a little cheer during this time, we want to be able to wish you a happy birthday so it can be a little more special. Requests should be made at least two to three days in advance to give the department time to make the video.
Woman celebrating 90th birthday surprised with parade in her honor
HOLLINS, Va. – COVID-19 has made conventional birthday parties nearly impossible, but Lillian Barton’s family found a way to celebrate her 90th birthday. Barton was surprised with a parade of family and friends Sunday afternoon. Loved ones drove to her house and dropped off signs and gifts in her honor. “I just thought it was a coincidence, and then the cars kept coming," Barton said. "I knew my daughter had gotten this all together to tell everybody how old I am.”
A birthday to remember: Buchanan boy goes from empty birthday party to receiving surprise from NFL team
BUCHANAN, Va. – Gavin Price of Buchanan hoped to help the hungry with his 8th birthday party this weekend, but no one showed up. “I hope he remembers it all,” said Gavin’s father, Bill Price. “Not just the good part, but the bad part.”Gavin’s father said his son originally didn’t want a birthday party but decided to have one in order to collect jars of peanut butter for the hungry. The Philadelphia Eagles’ owners heard about Gavin’s cause as well, and sent him a special surprise for the party. “I’ve told him before, ‘Don’t try to change the world, just try to change the little area where you live,’" Bill Price said.