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GUEST COMMENTARY A Big Opportunity for Broadband By Jim Henry
On January 22, the Clarke Broadband Implementation Committee met and I was in attendance as an interested resident, for the second time. The Winchester Star had a reporter, Cathy Kuehner, there to cover the event. A representative from NextGen Broadband of Cumberland, MD, a privately held company its own money, has all the necessary government permits to lay a 416 mile fiber optic cable from Ashburn, Va., to Columbus, Ohio. They’re building from Keyser, WV east and west. The cable will follow Route 7 through Clarke County on to Winchester and thence follow Route 50 all through West Virginia and continue on up to Columbus, OH to connect with another internet backbone center there. Five miles of cable laid per day! What? That’s what happens when private enterprise does a project. 416 miles of cable laid starting in April and finished before this year is out! Pinch me, I’m dreaming. This is a golden opportunity for Clarke County. Branches off this cable are available every 2,500 feet to go north and south from it. Local Wireless Internet Service Providers (WISPs) are welcome
to connect to this cable for a relatively small fee (this is what they’ve been looking for); residents and businesses will certainly enjoy speeds with which they would be provided. Our local government and schools have fiber connectivity provided by Shentel, and now fiber speeds will be available to residents and businesses. Think of the opportunities that this presents to the county. What’s necessary to take advantage of this opportunity? People and businesses contacting their internet service providers and making inquiries about this “new” service. The committee has more than done their due diligence to acquire high-quality broadband service to the county. Keep in mind that the government cannot require or demand anything from service providers, so NextGen is laying a “golden egg” on its own dime right through Clarke County. The Broadband Implementation Committee will discuss scheduling a meeting with all the local Wireless Internet Service Providers (WISPs) at their next meeting on March 7th. For information: www.clarkeconnect.org. Jim Henry is a resident of Berryville.
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Finding Balance Through Age-old Tradition The ancient practice of Ayurvedic medicine comes to Berryville By Geo Giordano, MSc, registered medical herbalist
Ayurveda is the traditional medical practice of India, estimated to be more than 5,000 years old. It teaches that the universe and everything in it is made up of the five elements: ether, air, fire, water and earth. According to Ayurveda tradition, as humans, we are
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Counseling program. By June of that year that year she began sharing this wisdom practice in Shepherdstown, W.Va. Practicing an Ayurvedic lifestyle changed her life in amazing ways. It gave her an understanding of who she is, what makes her this way, and how to live in a way that puts her health in her own hands. One factor of Ayurveda, the one she discusses here, is a daily ritual of self-care.
Self-care, Self-love
“In our culture, productivity is often valued above all else. How much can we get done in a day, and how efficiently can it be done?” asks Kimber. “The term ‘multi-tasking’ has become the norm, as we see people eating meals while
working or texting and putting on makeup while driving a car. Whether we are professionals or caregivers, there is no shortage of things we need to do in a day. In the name of productivity, practices of selfcare and activities that bring pleasure often get skipped. But is that really making us more productive? When you skip the tasks that make you feel like your best self, can you put your
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best foot forward efficiently and effectively as you go about your day?” A question she asks each of her clients is, “What do you do in your day to take care of yourself?” A seemingly harmless question that often inspires silence, followed by tears. It’s nobody’s fault, really. The repercussions can be barely noticeable at first. Then as the days become weeks, months, and years, we might find ourselves with more health problems than we can handle anymore, wondering from where it all started. While there are many practices that bring us back to health, Ayurveda truly shines in preventative medicine. This medicine comes in the form of what you are eating, when you are resting, and the care you give to yourself in order be and to stay healthy. This medicine isn’t taken as a pill. This medi-
cine is about understanding your body’s unique needs, how you feel at your most balanced, and recognizing when something is off center. “Upon waking, give yourself some time in the early hours. Use that time to nourish your sense organs. Give your eyes something pleasant to look at, before reaching for the screens of our computers, TVs, and phones. Give your ears some quiet time, or listen to the peaceful morning sounds. Sip warm lemon water or herbal tea. Take yourself for a light walk to prepare your body and mind for the day ahead. Find a routine that works for you and make it your personal ritual. Commit to your ritual every day and watch it transform your life. Patterns beget patterns, and repetition offers lasting changes,” explains Hyatt.
Join her on March 25, 2018, the first Sunday of spring, from 2–4pm pm to talk more about self-care strategies. You will learn some traditional Ayurvedic techniques meant to keep your sense organs in healthy working order. Each guest will receive a sample of a Banyan Botanicals massage oil matched to your Dosha, as you learn Abhyanga, a self-massage with warming oils. The massage will be done on your feet, so wear loose pants and bring warm socks to wear home. Bring a bath towel that you don’t mind getting a little oily. An Introduction to Ayurveda and AyurYoga workshop takes place Sunday, February 25, 10am until noon. Both classes will be offered at The Sanctuary Wellness Center, 208 N. Buckmarsh St, Berryville, VA 22611.
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Around Clarke County Promote your event in Clarke. Send notices by the 1st of the preceding month to jennifer@vaobserver.com. Keep event descriptions to 125 words, following the format of these pages. One or two CMYK photos, saved as tiff or jpg at 200 dpi, are always welcome.
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Randy Thompson Band
Barns of Rose Hill. 95 Chalmers Ct. Berryville. Blues, country, bluegrass and beyond. 8pm. $15 in advance, $20 at door, 12 and younger free. Visit www.barnsofrosehill.org or call 540-955-2004 (12–3 pm Tuesday to Saturday).
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Choir Concert and Cake-off
Clarke County High School. 627 Mosby Blvd. Berryville. Dessert bar, coffee, hot chocolate and silent auction to benefit Clarke County Choir Boosters Association. 7–9pm. Adults $8 in advance, $10 at door; children $4 in advance, $5 at door. 703-946-0191. tiffany@ dwellwellgroup.com.
The Magical World of Medicinal Mushrooms
The Sanctuary Wellness Center. 208 N. Buckmarsh St. Berryville. Visiting mycologist and artist Eric Woodell explores the fascinating world of medicinal fungi. 2pm. 540-227-0564. www.sanctuaryberryville.com.
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Mommy and Me Yoga
The Sanctuary Wellness Center. 208 N. Buckmarsh St. Berryville. For mothers and babies from 6 weeks up to learning to walk. Limited space; register ahead. 11am. 540-227-0564. www.sanctuaryberryville.com.
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Winter Film Series: “Maudie”
Barns of Rose Hill. 95 Chalmers Ct. Berryville. Biopic of folk artist Maud Lewis, the “Canadian Grandma Moses.” 4pm. $5 for members, $8 at door. Visit www.barnsofrosehill.org or call 540-955-2004 (12–3 pm Tuesday to Saturday).
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Father Daughter Dance
Johnson-Williams School. Berryville.
ing, desserts and picture taking for daughters and dads of all ages. Space is limited and must be reserved ahead, but event is free and open to the community. Send names and number of attendees to emmausofclarke@gmail.com.
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CCEF Cornhole Tournament
Duncan Memorial United Methodist Church, 210 E. Main St. Berryville. All are welcome to partake in the meal provided by St. Luke’s Baptist Church and Zion Baptist Church. Free. 5:15pm. 703-477-8940.
291 Grand View Lane. Berryville. First annual event will raise funds for Clarke County Educational Foundation. Teams must pre-register and the rules will be reviewed at the beginning of the tournament. $100 for teams of two. Email ccefinc.berryville@gmail.com for additional information and registration form, or call 540-955-6103.
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Blue Ridge Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company. 131 Retreat Road. Bluemont. Buffet dinner, snacks, beverages, cash prizes from $20 to $1000 and silent auction. $25 per person, all proceeds benefit the company. 6pm. 540-323-0551.
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Boyce Fire Hall. 9 S. Greenway Ave. Boyce. Hosted by the Stepping Stones Community Action Team. Freewill donation at the door for community outreach. 11am. 540-327-2384.
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Long Branch Speaker Series
Long Branch Historic House and Farm. 830 Long Branch Lane. Millwood. Jonathan Noyalas, director of Shenandoah University’s McCormick Civil War Institute, discusses healing the war’s wounds in the Valley. $25 for one event, $80 for four part series. Reserve tickets ahead. 6pm. 540-837-1856.
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Homeopathy and the Flu
The Sanctuary Wellness Center. 208 N. Buckmarsh St. Berryville. Kathy Miller, RN, CCH, will explore safe and simple methods of managing health and wellness. 2pm. 540-227-0564. www.sanctuaryberryville.com.
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Bluegrass and Barbecue
Barns of Rose Hill. 95 Chalmers Ct. Berryville. Award-winning original and traditional bluegrass. Barbecue from Jordan Springs Market on sale at 7pm, concert at 8pm. $15 in advance, $20 at door, 12 and younger free. Visit www. barnsofrosehill.org or call 540955-2004 (12–3 pm Tuesday to Saturday).
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Ham and Turkey Dinner
Boyce Fire Hall. 9 S. Greenway Ave. Boyce. All you can eat, carryout available. Country and gospel music provided by Heavenly Notes. Benefits White Post United Methodist Church. Freewill donation. 540-327-2384.
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Conifer Identification: Tips and Tricks
Blandy Experimental Farm. 400 Blandy Farm Lane. Boyce. Mary Olien of Fairfax County Park Authority guides hands-on activities and a walk through the conifer collection.
FOSA members $10, nonmembers $15. 540-837-1758.
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Long Branch Speaker Series
Long Branch Historic House and Farm. 830 Long Branch Lane. Millwood. Chuck Downs, Deputy Director of the Pentagon’s East Asia office, will focus on what to expect from Kim Jong Un after the Olympics. $25 for one event, $80 for four part series. Reserve tickets ahead. 6pm. 540-837-1856.
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Fertility Support Group
The Sanctuary Wellness Center. 208 N. Buckmarsh St. Berryville. Five weeks of Monday classes offer holistic methods of intervention to support fertility. Registration recommended. 5:15–6:45pm. 540-227-0564. www.sanctuaryberryville.com.
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Dervish Concert
Barns of Rose Hill. 95 Chalmers Ct. Berryville. Worldrenowned Irish music paired with storytelling. 8pm. $25 in advance, $35 at door. Visit www.barnsofrosehill.org or call 540-955-2004 (12–3 pm Tuesday to Saturday).
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Long Branch Historic House and Farm. 830 Long Branch Lane. Millwood. Clarke County’s John Lewis focuses on some of his renowned world photography. $25 for one event, $80 for four part series. Reserve tickets ahead. 6pm. 540-8371856.
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John H. Enders Fire Company. 9 S. Buckmarsh St. Berryville. Doors open at 5:30pm, barbecue chicken and beef dinner at 6:30pm, first number drawn at 8pm. $1500 grand prize and only 275 tickets sold at $25 each. To purchase tickets call 540-955-1110 or email travis.sumption@gmail.com.
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Long Branch Historic House and Farm. 830 Long Branch Lane. Millwood. Sarah Cohen, creator of Route 11 Potato Chips, presents “So, You Want to Start a Business.” $25 for one event, $80 for four part series. Reserve tickets ahead. 6pm. 540-837-1856.
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Plants That Eat Animals Educational
Blandy Experimental Farm. 400 Blandy Farm Lane. Boyce. Steve Carroll teaches which plants “eat” animals, how they manage, and the costs and benefits. FOSA members $10, nonmembers $15; member family $20, nonmember family $25. 540-837-1758.
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The Sanctuary Wellness Center. 208 N. Buckmarsh St. Berryville. Registered medical herbalist Geo Giordano teaches simple strategies for improving allergies. 2–4pm. 540-227-0564. www.sanctuaryberryville.com.
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Out + About in Winchester
The Bitter Liberals at Bright Box Theatre in Old Town Winchester By Keith Patterson
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The excitement in the sold-out room was palpable. The “palp” in the air on this night was about the Bitter Liberals, who, after several successful years performing and recording as a four-piece with two guitars, a fiddle and a percussionist, played their first live show as a fivepiece, including a bass player and a drummer on a full kit. The Bitter Liberals have played at Bright Box Theatre multiple times, and have always drawn a crowd, so it was no real surprise that it was a packed house again. Clearly, for many in the crowd it was their first “Bitter” experience. These new fans quickly caught the buzz — they gobbled up advance tickets and left many Bitter Liberals groupies turned away at the door. The opening act was a young Japanese solo guitarist, Hiroya Tsukamoto. His music incorporated classic Japanese melodies and textures with strong, Western rhythms and verse/chorus arrangements. He expertly utilized loop stations on both his guitar and vocals to create lush, evocative soundscapes worthy of an ensemble. The full-house was very appreciative and warmed-up for the headliners. The Bitter Liberals are still co-fronted by singer/songwriter/guitarists Allen Kitselman and Clark Hansbarger. And Gary McGraw remains the ace-in the-hole sideman fiddler. These three players have developed a deep chemistry,
and their playing together is a real joy. The new rhythm section, Michael Rohrer on bass and Nick Shrenk on drums, enhanced the nuanced sound of the band and played without a hitch. In fact, the more pronounced rhythms laid out a structure that really showcased the harmonies, melodies and solos of the featured players. Allen Kitselman is a tone-hound, and when he plays guitar he produces some sweet sounds rooted in rock ‘n roll. Clark Hansbarger has more of a blues sensibility in his playing. And Gary McGraw, the classically trained hillbilly/Mozart fiddle player, generally just tears it up. The Bitter Liberals mixed some outstanding new material into their strong set of mostly original songs. It is deep, evocative, emotional music. People in the audience laugh and cry as the lyrics and shared experiences hit home through the shimmer and jangle of well-played and inspired rock n’ roll. This band is always on my radar for a live show and the Bright Box Theatre is a great venue to see them play. You can also get a meal and drinks and the wait staff is helpful and friendly. Never mind the cold, pouring rain outside. It was warm and rocking inside. Stay bitter, my friends! For more information, visit thebitterliberals.com Join the bitter liberals email list by emailing: gem@garymcgraw.com.
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Winter Birds Need Food But Also Good Habitat
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Story and artwork by Doug Pifer An abundance of good bird habitat is a benefit of life in an old farmhouse. While still in bed, we sometimes look out at a couple of house finches or bluebirds drinking runoff melted from the frosted metal roof. Or we catch the flicker of wings as a yellow-rumped warbler or a Carolina wren perch momentarily, scanning the window frame for dormant spiders or other insects. This winter morning when I let the dogs out, they scared up a mixed flock of songbirds from the driveway: dark-eyed juncos, white-throated and song sparrows, and house finches. I heard a Carolina wren, a cardinal, and a tufted titmouse singing from one of our mature shade trees. While walking out to pick up the morning paper, I also noticed chickadees and nuthatches clambering among the lichen-covered limbs of the aging Kentucky coffee tree in the front yard. Yesterday I saw a downy woodpecker testing various limbs to see which was best for a drumroll. Sometimes he is joined by a pair of redbellied woodpeckers. If I’m lucky, I might see a yellow-bellied sapsucker returning to one of the neat rows of sap wells he drilled in the trunk of our big tulip tree. Last evening I heard the loud “check” call of the mockingbird that roosts in our big forsythia bush and saw him perched on top of it. Down by the creek, we sometimes hear the rattle of a kingfisher, or see the shadow of a great blue heron as it glides over the pasture on the way to one of his favorite fishing holes in the stream adjacent to our place. Many folks are surprised when I tell them we never put out suet, seed or any type of supplemental food for the birds. My wife and I don’t own any kind of bird feeder other than those we use for our domestic poultry. We don’t oppose bird feeding. Maintaining a regular source of supplemental food in appropriate feeders is a great way for people to bring birds close enough to observe and enjoy. And if you have kids, I think the educational value far outweighs any downside to artificially feeding wildlife. We don’t feed birds because we don’t have to. Wherever we’ve lived, we’ve encouraged
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year-round habitat for birds. This includes leaving the stems and seeds of last year’s flower gardens standing, planting trees that have fruits or seeds attractive to birds, and encouraging natural vegetation to flourish along our fence lines. No place we’ve ever lived would appear in a stylish house and garden magazine or website. But we’ve offered birds, mammals, insects and other wildlife places to feed and hide. Overgrown fences give wildlife a place to evade predators, and they provide nesting, loafing, and denning sites for birds and mammals. We’ve planted native trees and shrubs along our stream as a natural buffer between our fenced pasture and the wetland. This offers wildlife a clean source of water, prevents erosion, and maintains a clean water flow from the nearby spring to our own stream, which flows into Rocky Marsh Run and, after a mile or so, into the Potomac River. If, like us, you’re lucky enough to live on an old farmstead, wildlife is already there. Your encouragement and care will allow it to flourish.
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Hospital Therapy Dogs Bring Smiles By Claire Stuart
Four-year-old Maverick Ruckman broke into a huge smile and joyfully clapped his hands when he saw Trudy, the therapy dog, coming. It was time to pet Trudy, offer her treats, and ride the big tricycle up and down the halls behind her, tossing balls for her to fetch. The Animal Assisted Therapy (AAT) program at Winchester Medical Center began in 1995, sponsored by the Winchester Medical Center Auxiliary. AAT has been shown to have a positive effect on patients of all ages and even relieve stress for hospital staff. The visiting pets provide comfort, reassurance
and a reason to smile. They are especially helpful to children and people in the hospital for long stays. Program Chair Carolyn Griffin has been with AAT in Winchester since the beginning. She recalls that she first heard about it in a newspaper article inviting people to have their dogs tested for therapy work. “My Sheltie, Jimmy, was the first dog accepted in the Winchester program, and he worked for 13 years,” she said. Griffin went on to train two more Shelties, Barnum and Bailey, for therapy. Bailey recently died, but Barnum has been working for 11 years, and
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rabbits,” reported Griffin. “He’s very dedicated.” Winchester Medical Center’s therapy dogs range from Chihuahuas to a Great Pyrenees and a Rottweiler. They visit rooms throughout the hospital, including Oncology, Surgery, Orthopedics, Respiratory Therapy, Neurology and several waiting rooms. People pet and interact with the dogs, and a dog may even be put on a bed, depending on the patient’s wishes and and the medical staff’s permission. Sometimes the presence of a therapy dog can have remarkable results. Griffin recalls a day when she and Jimmy visited a woman in a coma. She put Jimmy on the bed and placed the patient’s hand on him. The patient moved her hand almost imperceptibly, the first sign of motion she had shown. Griffin explained that there are stringent rules for therapy dogs. The dog takes a year of schooling, attending once a week, and is tested on behavior and manners. They have to have obedience training, and the handlers must be able to keep them under control. “We can’t have dogs that are jumping up all over people.” After training, there is a probationary period. Even
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child is in therapy, thus forging an important bond between child and dog. Sometimes the team joins a child just once or twice. “Sometimes the moms just want to see if dog therapy works before they get their own therapy dog,” explained Kitchen.
dogs that have been certified are re-tested annually because a dog could change over time. For example, an aging dog might develop aches and pains that cause him/her to become cranky. “We’ve never had a complaint about a dog,” Griffin reported, “We are really diligent.” Before the dogs are allowed in the hospital, they have to have been bathed within 24 hours, their teeth cleaned and their nails clipped. Dog handlers have uniforms and the dogs have distinctive green vests and leashes. The majority of the dogs simply visit throughout the hospital, but Griffin has five teams that stay exclusively with the Pediatric Rehabilitation Department. There, children with autism, cerebral palsy, sensory processing dysfunction and
other problems are treated by therapists to improve strength, mobility, motor skills and other functions. The Pediatric Rehab AAT teams include Donna Kitchen and her beagle, Gail Cox and her fox terrier, Zita Winzer and her labradoodle, Deb Brown and her dachshund and Missy Burke (who is also a therapist) and her Boykin spaniel. Each team works with an individual child, often for as long as that
Kitchen and her beagle, Trudy, join Maverick’s therapy sessions twice a week. Maverick is working on both physical and cognitive functions. “Dog therapy doesn’t always work,” said Kitchen, “but sometimes it works like magic. The dogs play games with kids. The kids will follow Trudy through obstacles. We give them little treats to feed her—feeding dogs seems to be very therapeutic for kids.” Breanna, Maverick’s mom, says, “Trudy has worked wonders. We can get him on the swing [part of his therapy] because of Trudy. He loves animals.” The program is helpful for the dogs, too. Kitchen described Trudy as “a not-sowonderful puppy. In fact, she was horrible!” But the training program made a great new dog out of her, and she has been working for four years! The AAT program at Winchester Medical Center is entirely free and all of the dog handlers are volunteers. Says Carolyn Griffin, “I’ve been with the program since it began, and of all the things I have done, this is the most rewarding.”
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By Rebecca Maynard Some of us probably take it for granted, but any time a health emergency or fire mandates a 911 call, emergency responders spring into action. The John H. Enders Fire Company in Berryville provides many of those first responders for Clarke County, both volunteer firefighters and paid emergency medical technicians. “John H. Enders is very busy, particularly with calls to senior facilities,” said past president and current board of directors member Chris Shipe. “In 2017, we ran 386 fire-related calls; but even more importantly, with the assistance of paid career staff, we ran 1,197 EMS related calls. We greatly appreciate the support the community gives, and to maintain the level of service we are asked to provide, we will need ongoing support from the community we serve.” That service comes with stress. At the company’s January 20 meeting, Leesburg’s former fire chief Jim Cook spoke about an important concern among firefighters: the high suicide rate. “What I’m talking about is the need to focus on our emotional and mental wellness in the fire service,” Cook said. “To throw out some numbers, here’s one statistic that really stuck out to us at VCOS (Volunteer and Combination Officers Section of the International Fire Chiefs Association): For the third year in a row, suicide in the fire service outnumbered our line-of-duty deaths.” Cook also spoke about the difficulty of recruitment and retention in a time when volunteer membership has declined at the national level. He said that the VCOS is looking at some incentives such as a bill
in the House to forgive student loans for volunteers, and also the possibility of reducing volunteers’ federal taxes. In the meantime, he encouraged volunteers to use the best tool for recruitment: word of mouth. Interested citizens are always welcome to visit or ride along to get a feel for whether or not volunteering might be a possibility. Past chief Harold Rohde pointed out that Enders not only runs calls — 10 percent more than were dispatched the previous year — but also does standbys for football games and other events such as the Clarke County Fair and Color Run. “This past year was very busy and we have a wonderful community that supports us,” Rohde said. As volunteers, we sacrifice our time and energy to train and raise funds to help our community, not for the paycheck but because we care about our fellow man. It’s truly an honor and privilege to be chief of this company and there are so many great volunteers and paid personnel. I’m honored and blessed I was able to play a role in John H. Enders Fire Company and I know the organization is in good hands moving forward.” At the meeting, the 2018 officers were sworn in and a number of awards were presented. Rescue Squad Person of the Year is Maria Zimmerman; Firefighter of the Year is Allen Shenk; the Chief’s Award went to Michael Murrow, Maria Zimmerman and Gerry Boudreau; the President’s awards went to Maria Zimmerman, secretary, Bill Cleary, treasurer, and Brian Rosenberry, who heads up the preparation of meals for fundraisers and vari-
ous events; and the members who were awarded life membership were Brian McDonald and Chris Shipe. The responders tied for the most calls last year, 118, were Allen Shenk and John Maples. The town’s fire service first started in 1883 when the Berryville Town Council purchased a horse drawn “hook and ladder truck” from a manufacturer in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania John H. Enders was born July 19, 1862, in Winchester. He moved to Berryville in 1892, started the John H. Enders Funeral Home and was a funeral director and master furniture maker. In March 1900, “Captain John,” as he would become known, and the town council organized the Berryville Fire Department. In1926, with Captain John’s help, the first piece of motorized fire apparatus was purchased, a 1926 Seagrave pumper. Enders died in 1933 and it was not until after his death that the Berryville Fire Department was named John H. Enders Fire Company in his honor. Enders is holding a Crazy Cash Party on March 17 to raise needed funds, with doors opening at 5:30pm, a barbecue chicken and beef dinner at 6:30pm, and the first number drawn at 8pm. There will be a $1,500 grand prize, and only 275 tickets will be sold at $25 each. To purchase tickets, call 540-955-1110 or email travis.sumption@gmail.com. Crazy Cash Party March 17 John H. Enders Fire Co. Tickets: 540-955-1110 or travis.sumption@gmail.com
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Fundraisers Dogs have many of the same problems that people do. They suffer from strains and sprains, stiff muscles, arthritis, and even sports injuries. Dr. Jan Weiher, Dr. Jan to her canine patients’ families, named her mobile veterinary practice K9 Movement Improvement. Headquartered in Tom’s Brook, she serves the Shenandoah Valley, Clarke County, Winchester, and surrounding Northern Virginia counties. Her focus is on mobility issues. She specializes in drug-free holistic therapies including acupuncture, spinal manipulation, laser Therapy, myofascial release, and physical rehabilitation to improve the quality of canine life. Many of Dr. Jan’s patients are older dogs with pain and motion problems. “Compensatory problems can trigger the need for help,” she explained. “If a dog has hip problems, it will bring its weight to the front, and that can cause spasms in front.” Some people prefer not to medicate their dog, or pain medication might not be doing an adequate job. An owner might be looking for a nonsurgical option, or a dog might have had surgery and need post-surgical rehabilitation. House calls avoid travel stress for both dogs and their humans, especially if the dog has mobility problems. It helps Dr. Jan, too, since she can see what problems a dog might face in the environment that surrounds him or her every day. She performs a thorough exam and works up a personalized treatment plan, showing the owner any exercises to do to help. Dr. Jan graduated from University of Pennsylvania’s School of Veterinary Medicine In 1992. She operated a general veterinary practice in Florida for many years, then moved back up north in 2014. “I missed the seasons,” she said. “After vet school, I met a former classmate who said she’d been in an accident, and acupuncture had helped her,” she recalled. This inspired Dr. Jan to further her studies and become a certified veterinary acupuncturist in 1999. Acupuncture is effective for relieving pain from osteoarthritis and other musculoskeletal problems. It is not surprising that Dr. Jan also added veterinary orthopedic manipulation to her resume in 2005. “My mother is a chiropractor,” she explained, “and she took a more natural approach to healing.” In 2012, Dr. Jan added canine rehabilitation. “It’s like human physical therapy, but you call it ‘rehabilitation’ when it is for dogs.” It uses methods borrowed from human physical therapy, including stretches, massage, joint mobilization, Physio balls, exercises, etc. It increases joint and muscle mobility, reduces pain
and aids recovery from injury, surgery and agerelated and degenerative diseases. Other patients include conformation dogs (dogs whose appearance conforms to the standards of its breed), as well as canine athletes who participate in agility competition. Dr. Jan assesses physical problems, treats injuries and conditions dogs physically to prepare them for competition. Dr. Jan has personally been involved in dog sports since 1993, first with Chesapeake Bay retrievers and, for the past 15 years, with beagles, including conformation, agility, and obedience, She is also an American Kennel Club agility judge. She and her husband have 12 beagles. She explained that he does a lot of hunting with them, although she does not hunt. She noted that she was “seeing dogs socially on weekends in the agility world,” so she decided to combine her love for dog sports with her veterinary background by establishing K9 Movement Improvement. In agility trials, dogs crawl through tunnels, teeter-totter, weave in and out between poles, climb ladders and ramps, and jump over obstacles. Jumping can seriously damage joints. “And a dog’s core takes the strain when coming down an A-frame at full speed,” she reports. About a quarter of her practice involves conditioning dogs for competition. As well as working on call, she goes to shows and agility trials as a vendor, offering sports evaluations, adjustments and “tune ups.” “If a dog is not performing well, it can be a physical issue,” she said. “It could be fixed on the spot or therapy can be continued.” She notes that agility has evolved over the past 15 to 20 years. “There are now higher levels, challenging dogs’ abilities. People are pushing the limits. It’s very competitive, looking at fractions of seconds. There are more sports injuries.” Conditioning prior to competition includes working on balance and proprioception — the movements based on individualized skeletal structure. A dog receives a spinal adjustment, followed with myofascial release where needed. Dr. Jan evaluates flexibility and range of motion, and addresses any issues with therapeutic stretching, massage, laser therapy, and joint mobilizations. She also offers group sports tune-ups for clubs or groups with four or more dogs at one location. Dr. Jan does not have a set route that she travels weekly or monthly, so for house calls or a group appointment, call her at 540-333-2858. For further information on Dr. Jan’s services, visit k9movementimprovement.com.
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The Barns of Rose Hill Is More Than Meets The Ear Take a look at the calendar in most editions of Clarke monthly, and you’ll typically see a wide assortment of programs offered at the Barns of Rose Hill in Berryville. In any given month, there are films, dance concerts, plays, workshops and classes in drama and music instruction, art classes for kids and adults — there’s a lot going on at The Barns, not to mention the concerts of diverse musical styles that make the venue a kind of world café. It’s a community asset that towns across Virginia and nearby states point to as a model for a cultural hub. So it might come as a surprise to learn that some people, when they think of The Barns, think of it as a place to enjoy American roots music. It is certainly that — one of the top regional venues for it, in fact. It’s also, though, the kind of place you can build a weekend around, or the seasons, just by checking out “What’s up at The Barns.” Were The Barns strictly a
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music venue, it would still be distinguished by an array of genres and performers nearly unmatched by other intimate venues. There is a reason for that beyond the nonprofit pursuit of The Barns to bring the world’s cultures and history to Clarke County through music and performance. Local and regional — and international — musical artists come to The Barns because it is such a rewarding place to perform. The acoustics of the music hall are, according to the visiting sound engineers (and monthly periodical editors), remarkable, especially in these days in which mixing boards are required in most venues merely to make music audible. What’s true for music follows for the spoken word, too. Hear the strains of cello or piano, the varied pitches and volumes of an actor or poet, and you feel as much as you hear. Not feel as in the emotional sense — that’s up to the artist to evoke. But feel in the physical sense, the sound of the room in your body, the way composers and authors imagine it at their process of creation. That may be, in part, why American roots sounds so great there. A fiddle or acoustic guitar sings out the full range of overtones. If that’s your genre of choice, you might check out
The Barns for a genre you typically don’t listen to. It’s the experience of live performance that evokes the original musical improvisational form: the Baroque. Today we think of Bach as it’s been transcribed and handed down. In fact, it was more like today’s jazz, a jam session that rivals any contemporary jam band when heard in the music hall. Morgan Morrison, Program Director of the Barns of Rose Hill, puts it this way: “Musically, we cover everything from bluegrass to Bach. Some of the genres we have presented include bluegrass, blues, jazz, rock, Celtic, African, Latin, Tuvan Throat singing, 60s folk, and classical. We also have two galleries displaying original art year round.” In 2017, more than 7,000 people were drawn to exhibits, films, workshops, concerts and speaker presentations at the Barns of Rose Hill. The Barns has built a reputation for offering programs of high value across a remarkable range of artistic talent. Some concerts coming up in 2018 include Grammy-nominated classical pianist Petronel Malan, 2016 American Idol finalist singing sensation, 17 year-old Tristan McIntosh, Blues master and featured musician in T-Bone Burnett’s
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more. The goal is to increase the group of leaders in the community who support the Barns; the program’s 2018 financial goal is to raise $15,000 of new funds from new donors for the Barns of Rose Hill. “I believe in music, the arts, and performances . . . they are essential to community,” said Hobert. “The Barns have given us an opportunity and place to lift our spirits and those of our families. Please join me in the Program Leadership Partnership to support our local treasure.” John Hudson, Senior Vice President at the Bank of Clarke County, says “From its visionary announcement many years ago to its ongoing impact in our area, the Barns of Rose Hill proudly represents Clarke County as an arts destination and visitor center,
marketing the significant history for which this area is known and scheduling exceptional performing and visual arts programming. Bank of Clarke County recognized the community value of this wonderful resource from the beginning and has supported it every step of the way. We encourage you to do the same.” A part of the community, the Barns serves as the Clarke County and Berryville Visitors Center. And the Barns of Rose Hill is available for special events, business meetings, and fundraisers. Volunteers are welcome and indispensable at the Barns. Check The Barns website www.barnsofrosehill.org to see the full schedule.
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