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By and large, the way we go about educating young people today is not substantially different than it was 100 years ago. Sure, modern kids learn to use computers — basically word processing and how to make slide presentations. Think how much the world has changed in the last 60 or so years, yet our […]
Show some Love on Independent Bookstore Day Visit Winchester Book Gallery on May 2nd By Victoria L. Kidd Language is arguably one of the greatest of all man’s creations. The ability to communicate ideas—to put words to paper and convey things otherwise abstract—should not be an achievement that’s impact is underestimated. Language has allowed the […]
Educational Seminar Targets Help for Neglected Equines The Clarke County Humane Foundation, along with the Clarke County Equine Alliance, is hosting an educational seminar on Friday, Nov. 1 featuring what local residents can do to help in suspected cases of equine neglect or abuse. A reception begins at 7 p.m. and the program starts at […]
It’s a safe bet that a lot of people who watch Doomsday Preppers and other survival shows spend almost no time thinking about or preparing for emergencies—from the mundane to worst case scenarios. Jay Blevins and friends are trying to change that, and they’re backing it up by helping raise funds for people who provide […]
Minimally Invasive Surgery in Small Animal Veterinary Medicine By Dr. Matthew Nicholson Many of us are aware of the advances in human surgical techniques like laparoscopy for removal of the gall bladder or arthroscopy to remove or repair torn cartilage in the knee. These techniques have been developed and improved upon over the years. Benefits […]
Preservation Group Invites Community To Experience The New Long Branch Historic Long Branch, the steward of an American architectural treasure on 400 preserved acres in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley, is planning to make history once again. On Friday, October 25, Historic Long Branch will re-open its doors to the public to experience newly installed exhibits and […]
Delicious Seasonal Recipes from Clarke County Farmers & Cooks By Jennifer Lee, with help from Kimber Herron, Ruth Szechenyi, Lori Mackintosh, and Juliet Mackay-Smith The sun’s bent southern angle has that warm glow accompanied by the snap of autumnal cool, confirming that summer is indeed over. It’s time to start tucking in to thick sweaters, […]
The Clarke County High School Class of 1963 celebrated their 50th class reunion September 14, 2013. The day began with tours of three of the county’s schools: Boyce Elementary., Berryville Primary, and Johnson Williams Middle School. The tour culminated at the Bell Tower overlooking the JWMS campus. The administrators of each school opened their doors […]
Third Annual Purcellville Halloween Block Party Over 6,000 people attended the Purcellville Halloween Block Party last year coming from all over Loudoun and Clarke counties and beyond; ranging in ages from infant to ninety years old. This family friendly event promises to be even bigger and better this year. The party will be Saturday October […]