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By Karen Cifala I bet each one of us knows an elderly or disabled person that has refused to give up their driver’s license and the list of reasons is long. Truth is, and I understand this is a touchy subject, a survey done by AAA reported that almost 90 percent of senior drivers polled […]
Russian Duo was born in 2007 out of a love of traditional music and classical elegance. Oleg Kruglyakov, a balalaika virtuoso, and Terry Boyarsky, a masterful pianist, will present an exuberant program at the Barns of Rose Hill March 2. Doors open at 7:30 for the 8PM performance. Reservations are available in advance at www.barnsofrosehill.org, […]
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. […]