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There's no shortage of sports enthusiasts in Bedford County and Quest Ministries was established a decade ago at Palestine Baptist Church to reach out to them.

The ministry continues to grow.

This past weekend Quest Ministries sponsored its annual Wild Game Dinner with close to 1,000 area hunting and fishing sportsmen in attendance. It's an event that grows every year.

"Our church family has just embraced it," said Rodney Dellis, about the Wild Game Dinner.

Have you ever known a New Yorker that had never been to the top of the Empire State Building? Or a Philadelphian who'd never been to visit the Liberty Bell?

Many folks often take for granted the historical landmarks of their hometowns.

The leadership of the Bedford Historical Society wanted to make sure that Bedfordites didn't miss out on an opportunity to discover one of our architectural jewels. The Society hosted a presentation about and a tour of the Elks National Home this past Sunday.

It was standing room only at Monday night's Bedford County Board of Supervisors Meeting, as representatives from a recently formed citizen's group voiced their thoughts on the upcoming school budget proposal.

The group Concerned Parents for Bedford County brought plenty of supporters with them filling all seats, lining the walls and loudly applauding each speaker.

Father Tom Mustard, rector of St. John's Episcopal Church in Bedford, is calling it quits — sort of.

Mustard will retire in April. This doesn't mean that he's leaving Bedford.

"This is a good parish. It's a great community. It's a good place to live," Mustard said.

This doesn't mean he's going to vegetate, either.

"We won't be fading off into the sunset," Mustard commented.

Mustard plans to remain active in the community. Retirement means slowing down. He will fill in at other parishes in the area as needed.