Banner Archives - Clarke Monthly https://clarkeva.com/category/banner/ Serving Clarke County, Va., and the surrounding area Tue, 08 Dec 2015 15:42:54 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://clarkeva.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/cropped-Clarke-Nameplate-32x32.png Banner Archives - Clarke Monthly https://clarkeva.com/category/banner/ 32 32 Gathering in Unity, Celebrating Diversity https://clarkeva.com/2015/12/08/gathering-in-unity-celebrating-diversity/ Tue, 08 Dec 2015 15:42:54 +0000 https://clarkeva.com/?p=1457 Story by Amy Mathews Amos Photographs by Jennifer Lee In the weeks leading up to The Gathering, organizer René Locklear White called it “an experiment in humanity” and a “multi-cultural thanksgiving.” Her experiment included a gourd craft festival sponsored by the Virginia Lovers Gourd Society, a military color guard headed by the Native American Women […]

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]]> A Season of Lights https://clarkeva.com/2015/12/08/a-season-of-lights/ Tue, 08 Dec 2015 15:39:56 +0000 https://clarkeva.com/?p=1454 By Jess Clawson For many people, looking at Christmas lights is an essential part of the holiday season. The tradition has roots in American cultural history and in the local community. Victoria Kidd, a local business owner and Rotarian (and Observer contributor), goes all out in the holiday spirit. “I knew when I was really […]

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]]> Wildlife Veterinary Care https://clarkeva.com/2015/12/08/wildlife-veterinary-care/ Tue, 08 Dec 2015 15:30:40 +0000 https://clarkeva.com/?p=1450 Dr. Burwell is back to treating those in need By Victoria L. Kidd  Clarke County and the surrounding areas are beautiful in their natural simplicity. The region is home to an abundance of wildlife, many of which owe their lives and wellbeing to Dr. Belinda Lee Burwell, a well-known expert in wildlife care who lives […]

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]]> Light Up Your Life at The Black Penny https://clarkeva.com/2015/12/08/light-up-your-life-at-the-black-penny-by-claire-stuart/ Tue, 08 Dec 2015 15:24:41 +0000 https://clarkeva.com/?p=1445 By Claire Stuart Looking for a special 1930s table lamp for the bedroom? Or a replacement globe for your “Gone With the Wind” lamp that the cat knocked over? And speaking of lamps, how about that weather vane from Great Grandpa’s barn that’s been stored in your attic forever. Wouldn’t it look great as a […]

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]]> Right at Home at Boyd’s Nest Restaurant https://clarkeva.com/2015/12/08/right-at-home-at-boyds-nest-restaurant/ Tue, 08 Dec 2015 15:15:35 +0000 https://clarkeva.com/?p=1439 By Jess Clawson When you walk into a restaurant and the chef asks what kind of day you’re having before she decides what she’d like to make for you or remembers how you take your coffee after just a couple of visits, you know you’re in a place purpose-built to make sure people feel like […]

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]]> Ultimate Recycling: Cool Spring Natural Cemetery https://clarkeva.com/2015/11/17/ultimate-recycling-cool-spring-natural-cemetery/ Tue, 17 Nov 2015 16:19:25 +0000 https://clarkeva.com/?p=1426 By Claire Stuart Consciousness is growing about all aspects of green living, be it recycling, using renewable energy or simply eating locally grown food. Taking this to its logical conclusion, it is no surprise that more people are interested in green burial. It wasn’t that long ago that all burials were “green” and “dust to […]

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]]> Chilly Hollow Christmas Trees and More https://clarkeva.com/2015/11/17/chilly-hollow-christmas-trees-and-more/ Tue, 17 Nov 2015 16:13:34 +0000 https://clarkeva.com/?p=1415 By Kelly Kunkel Just a mile or so from the sound of bustling traffic, down a rural road on Route 7 sits a little parcel of Christmas tree heaven. As Chilly Hollow Road hits a steep downhill section, you can see your first glimpse of the neat rows of trees. Chilly Hollow Christmas Tree Farm […]

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]]> Holiday Recipes From Clarke Kitchens To Yours https://clarkeva.com/2015/11/17/holiday-recipes-from-clarke-kitchens-to-yours/ Tue, 17 Nov 2015 16:11:32 +0000 https://clarkeva.com/?p=1412 Baby Stuffed Winter Squash From Oak Hart Farm Ingredients 6 small Winter Squash (Acorn, Buttercup, or Butternut) (Oak Hart Farm) 3 Tablespoons Apple Cider 3 tablespoons olive oil 3 tablespoons Wildwood Hickory Syrup (Falling Bark Farm) Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 small onion, chopped 1 medium apple peeled and diced 1 cup […]

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]]> Clarke County Harriers Run a Unique Race https://clarkeva.com/2015/11/17/clarke-county-harriers-run-a-unique-race/ Tue, 17 Nov 2015 16:06:37 +0000 https://clarkeva.com/?p=1406 By Tracy Smith On a Friday night when the Clarke County Eagles have a home game, Wilbur M. Feltner stadium fills with students, parents, and friends of the football team. Among the crowd is a small group of fans that knows that when the sun comes up the next day, they will be headed for […]

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