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By Ralph Welliver Some one hundred guests of the Horseshoe Curve Benevolent Association gathered at the Blue Ridge Fire Hall on the evening of September 12, in the Association’s eleventh annual recognition and celebration of outstanding efforts shown by our community’s officers in law enforcement. Following fellowship, with music by Tom Shabla and Blaine Perry, […]
Elect Tom McFillen We voters in the Berryville voting district are very fortunate this election cycle. That is because both of our candidates for supervisor are wonderful, decent people. I am proud to be acquainted with both Mary Daniel and Tom McFillen. It was not easy at first deciding who to vote for. Also, in […]
By Victoria Kidd A person’s vote is, essentially, a person’s voice. The right to vote is one of the fundamental privileges of American life. Voters intending to exercise that right this November need to be aware of voter identification requirements that could impact their ability to cast a ballot. The law, enacted in July of […]
By Victoria Kidd The Observer’s guide to who is running in Clarke County The Observer of Clarke County asked candidates running in contested elections to provide us a few details about themselves. Candidates were asked to write a short introduction, which we are printing without substantive edits. We have also asked that they provide details […]
October 17 Art Opening The Dairy Barn Gallery. 22989 Sam Fred Road, Middleburg. 4–6pm. Join the artists to mingle, nosh and expand or begin your art collection. The artists will be showing paintings, sculptures, pottery and collage. The show opens with music from Justin James Forcione, and will be open Oct.18, 24/25, 31/Nov1 from […]
By Karen Cifala It seems fitting to mention Veterans Benefits in this month’s column for seniors because at The Gathering, being held at the Clarke County fairgrounds the last weekend in October, they will be honoring all Military Veterans and Uniformed Services Personnel with special recognition at the beginning of the Harvest Dance on Saturday […]
One of the less publicized features of the upcoming Gathering in Berryville is the inclusion of a ceremony honoring veterans. Coming just before Veterans Day, the timing is perfect. Veterans Day is one of my favorite annual observances. Each year I take the opportunity to say thanks to the veterans in my circle of family […]
by Doug Pifer The old farmhouse we bought sits on 5.67 beautiful acres. A spring fed stream crosses one corner near our barn and then runs parallel to and just outside of the property line to where it flows into Rocky Marsh Run. For many years I’ve talked about how stream banks need protection from […]
By Wendy Gooditis I never really thought about it, because my husband and I bought our property for its view and equine-ability, but we live in a ranch house. Technically, it’s called a “raised rancher,” and I must say it has worked beautifully for us. Wet dogs and muddy boots enter downstairs and not on […]