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By Shawn Walker, Trees 101 LLC Ash trees in our region have been hit hard by the emerald ash borer (EAB). In my work with clients last year I came across numerous dead trees. And even among the living ones we would choose for treatment a significant proportion showed signs of infestation ranging from decline […]
Moving an idea from dream to reality begins with getting it out of your head by J.C.Coon I recently had the opportunity to attend a Small Congregation Training Day sponsored by the Winchester District United Methodist Church. The guest speaker was a great fan of the singer/song writer Paul Simon; hence his presentation was seasoned […]
By Claire Stuart If you’ve travelled east of Berryville on Route 7, you no doubt passed the covered wagon that marked Hill High Country Store in Round Hill. And, it’s likely that you may have stopped to sample some of their famous pies. Sadly, they closed in 2014, but that doesn’t mean that you have […]
C&T program brings opportunities for Clarke County students By Jess Clawson This month begins a series examining career and technical education in the U.S. in order to help readers more fully comprehend the significance and potential impact of the new programs in Clarke County High School. This installment provides an overview of new local career […]
An adventure with a Carolina wren, a kitchen in winter, and bright white pied piper Story and illustration by Doug Pifer A Carolina wren got into the kitchen. We found it fluttering against the window pane when we came down for coffee this morning. My wife, who has quicker reflexes than I, tried to quietly […]
This is the day the lord has made; we will rejoice and be glad in it. — Psalm 118:24 On Sunday, January 3, family and friends gathered to share the life of JoAnna Williams Schulz. If it wasn’t clear before, it couldn’t be missed after … JoAnna loved fiercely and was fiercely loved. “Beginnings are […]
February 13 Self-Defense Basics Clarke County Recreation Center, 255 Al Smith Circle, Berryville; 6:45–8:45pm. Learn awareness of one’s surroundings, how to create escape routes, hit & run tactics, releases from holds, fighting strategies and use of common objects as self-defense tools. Ages 16 and up. 1 class. Instructor: Steven LaForce. $13 For information call 540-955-5140. […]
By Wendy Gooditis I know I am not alone in my fondness for TV shows about renovating houses. My attachment is long-standing, beginning with long ago how-to shows on PBS — in particular, This Old House series and its descendants. When HGTV came along, the abundance of these shows almost satiated my appetite. Almost. Oh, […]
By Karen Cifala We have a lot of beautiful older homes in Clarke County, and sometimes these homes cannot safely accommodate people as they age. Your home is where you feel most comfortable and it’s no wonder that more people are looking for a way to ensure that they can stay there. To meet the […]