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Clarke County artist Kelly Heaton’s painting featured at event An evening of great adventure film and fine food and drinks awaits visitors of the American Conservation Film Festival’s spring fundraiser on June 18 in Shepherdstown, West Virginia. Ben Masters, lead horseman and instigator of an escapade that took four young men over 3,000 miles with […]
By Doug Pifer We’ve been watching a number of live cams of hawk, eagle and owl nests online. But it’s even more exciting to watch a pair of raptors nesting live from our own home. Our property is part of the home territory of a pair of red-shouldered hawks. They seem to go about their […]
By Wendy Gooditis At our dinner table, it has always been a favorite pastime to go around the table and share memories. On an average day, the question is about recent memories: “What was your favorite part of the day?” All answers are permitted, and often there are more than one happy memory being shared […]
After 32 years of service, Dwight and Catherine Brown bid Clarke County farewell STORY By Edith Welliver Photos by Jennifer Lee At the conclusion of Berryville’s ecumenical Good Friday service, with a congregation from a number of churches present, the host pastor regretfully announced that Berryville will be losing the Rev. Dwight L. Brown of […]
Getting to know your local library through quotes By J.C. Coon Throughout this article are a variety of quotes from books found in your local library. As you find the quotes, quiz yourself to see if you know the book and the author. Answers at the end. In the cold of winter I ventured out […]
May Happening Now! Thru the Garden Gate at Barns of Rose Hill through May 28th. Everyone is invited to step thru the wrought-iron gates to enjoy this lovely collection of garden-related art by sixteen mostly-local artists. Natural Composition and Natural Attraction by Stephens City artist Ron Heath adorn the gates. Stepping thru the gates takes […]
By Karen Cifala What do you get when you Google the word retirement? Enough blah blah blah to put you to sleep: “Do I have enough to retire?” “How to retire in 10 steps” Or, “9 things you absolutely shouldn’t do when you retire.” We’ve all heard that after the so-called “retirement” many Boomers will […]
Two concerts and a special offering for Historic Gardens Week top the spring lineup Michael Chapdelaine in concert Sunday, April 17, 4pm Michael Chapdelaine is the only guitarist ever to win First Prize in the world’s top competitions in both the classical and fingerstyle genres; the Guitar Foundation of America International Classical Guitar Competition and the […]
The Adult Care Center is Here for Your Family By Jess Clawson The Adult Care Center (ACC) in Winchester is a nonprofit offering a vibrant day program for adults with conditions affecting memory and independence. It provides support for the families who choose to keep their loved ones at home. The ACC serves clients in […]