Entries by vaobserver

Reptile Expo in Clarke County

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Story by Jennifer Welliver, Photographs by Aiden King If you think you would never, ever, want to keep a snake, a lizard, or a tarantula for a pet, I suggest you visit the next Reptile Expo at the Clarke County Fairgrounds in June. The event takes place in the Ruritan Building at the fairgrounds four […]

Maria Zimmerman Elected President of Enders Fire Company

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Story and photo by Cathy Kuehner As the John H. Enders Fire Company & Rescue Squad begins its 125th year of serving the Clarke County community, it does so with its first-ever female president. Maria Zimmerman was sworn in during Enders’ annual banquet in mid-January. The company is composed of “operational” staff — the firefighters […]

Turning The Eggs

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By Doug Pifer It’s eagle nesting season again. The bald eagles at the National Conservation Training Center (NCTC) in Shepherdstown have laid two eggs and incubation has begun. Since 2015, we have joined the hundreds of regular viewers of the NCTC live nest camera. It’s very easy to become hooked on the daily drama. As […]

Calculating Child Support When Parents Live Apart

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By Brenda Waugh When families live in two houses, the parents will adopt a parenting plan that includes how they make decisions and share custodial time with the children. The best practice is for parents to develop detailed plans that serve as a guide and set expectations for scheduling holidays, vacations, and making decisions about […]

Former Planning Commission Member Receives Land Conservation Award

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Anne Caldwell To Be Honored At Autumn Reception For the eleventh year, the Clarke County Conservation Easement Authority has named the recipient of its Wingate Mackay-Smith Clarke County Land Conservation Award: former Planning Commission member Anne Caldwell. The award is presented annually to individuals, groups, or organizations that have made significant contributions to the preservation […]