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Thinking back to conversations overheard some 50 years ago, when I was a kid, I’m reminded of how familiar they would seem to my own children. The sprawling new suburbia where I grew up had developed recently enough that most of the houses were occupied by their original owners — nearly all of whom had moved out from the city, where they had grown up. Nearly all of them were Irish, Polish, or Italian. Most were Catholic — if you were so inclined, you could attend mass at three different churches on a single Sunday, covering the distance between them on foot. Attending one Sunday cookout at a friend’s house, I overheard this conversation – one not uncommon and heard similarly on other occasions. “It’s a mixed marriage,” exclaimed my friend’s great uncle. “This family is not ready for a mixed marriage!”
From another elder, “I have to think her family feels the same way. Even stronger.“ There were nods and asides all around. The eldest in the room, after glancing at his wife, said quietly, “Times have changed. We have changed. You all go to the same churches now.” This was true. Suburbanization had integrated communities that previously attended parishes woven on national origin. “But this is a mixed marriage,” repeated the uncle, practically shouting: “Italians and Irish were not meant to marry!” Mixed marriage. Italians and Irish were not meant to marry. In the working class of the 1960s, European Americans had finally learned to live with one another. Irish and Italian had fought on opposing sides in the war. They were at first united in mistrust of the new Polish immigrants who came here to flee Soviet communism in the
years after the war. And, like all waves of immigration since the beginning of the nation, diversity came with some discordance, then everything settled down. But marriage? It seems amusing today. Now, the tribalism of the postwar era is gone among those children of immigrants, giving way to traditions based on cuisine, holiday rites, and parish festivals in the old neighborhoods in town. But the suspicion of newcomers has been passed down. It’s ironic that the descendants of men and women who arrived in the United States with nothing but the clothes they were wearing — whose parents and grandparents found work and saved money and built lives — would forget their own origins. As we debate things like immigration policy and national security, maybe we should remember how most of us got here.
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Male hooded merganser displays elevated crest. Last week I toured the grounds of the Leetown Science Center, a beautiful facility in Leetown, WV. There are numerous freshwater ponds, a natural wetland and a woodland trail. The Leetown Science Center is part of the US Geological Survey. Grounds are closed to the public except by appointment, and visitors must be accompanied by a member of USGS staff. My host was staff member Heather Walsh. I came to familiarize myself with the place so I could help lead a winter bird walk there this January with the Potomac Valley Audubon Society (PVAS). Heather has been leading nature activities with various organizations for the past year, part of an educational outreach program to the public. It was cold and windy, yet the sun shone brightly and revealed a small flock of hooded mergansers on the furthermost pond behind the office building. “Hooded” refers to a fanlike crest both sexes have. Mergansers are fisheating ducks with cylindrical, toothed bills. As they flew overhead, they folded their handsome crests back and shot through the air on narrow, fast-beating wings. The trails are easy to walk to give researchers access to the ponds, and the ducks took off before we approached too closely. Following the road behind the pond, we entered a wooded area with about an acre of wetland, where cattails grew and winter birds lurked. There were white-
throated sparrows, yellow-rumped warblers, bluebirds and a group of migrating robins as well as a flock of blackbirds, mostly common grackles and cowbirds with a few red-winged blackbirds. After we explored the trail through the woods, which promised wonderful spring-time bird-watching, we drove to the property on the northeastern side of Leetown Road. Heather unlocked the gate and we drove up to another series of square ponds. An adult bald eagle sat in a tree overlooking the first pond, its dazzling white head and tail shining in the sun. I wanted to take a picture but decided to wait until later. We drove around the other fish impoundments to a natural lake, partly surrounded by woods. A flock of about 60 Canada geese and assorted ducks were loafing and feeding there. An alarmed great blue heron lifted off on enormous wings. Despite the sun backlighting them, I could distinguish mallards, more hooded mergansers and several gadwalls. By the time we got back, the eagle had gone. For a great chance to see winter birds, you can join me for a PVAS winter bird walk at the USGS Leetown Science Center property, 407 Reservoir Road on January 20 at 7:30 am. The walk should take about two hours. It is free, but registration is recommended at potomacaudubon.org event 2761643.
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I am feeling a certain kind of relief from everyone around me because the holidays, although wonderful, were also very stressful at times. My humble sister, after orchestrating (and cooking) both Christmas Eve and Christmas dinner for my parents, felt both exhausted and exasperated. After inquiring why, and learning the specifics, I understood that being a General in Charge is not always what it’s cracked up to be. I reminded her of how fortunate she is to live so close and she agreed. Nonetheless, it still didn’t take away the stressful feelings of dealing with the personal logistics of participating in events with older parents, as much as she loves being in charge and loves my parents. Frustration and stress seem to always drive me to list making. I am forever thoughtful of a suggestion that was given to me once (that should I ever be as old, old, old as my grandmother — 101 and by observing my parents today in their mid 80s) is to make a to-do list for aging of things I will do differently. I’ve always known that list making holds me much more accountable to myself, and in this respect hopefully will help me age in a more understanding light. First, make sure I get a decent hearing aid so I can communicate most effectively and for better or worse, more sensitively. Second, I will not intimidate or question my kids when they question my driving capability just because I am afraid of losing my independence. I just hope they have self-driving cars by then. And third, I will have the courage and humility to accept
my aging self and will adapt accordingly. I will promise to always be kind and always apologize in hopes this attitude will carry me a long way towards the next grandchildren visit or shopping outing. Action and consequence, remember that encouraging lovely reminder from days past? The Greek island of Ikaria’s claim to fame is that people actually forget to die there. Amazing as that might seem, this is the subject of much research, because this small island experiences relatively little cancer, cardiovascular disease, or dementia. So what’s their secret? • Eat locally, seasonally and sparingly. •
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In the light of all this good news I immediately added to my list: (1) When my kids try to pry the 2nd piece of apple pie from my hands, I’ll let them know that apples are very local to this area. (2) When my daughter takes me out grocery shopping and I run into my friend and want to gab a bit and share a joke and possibly flirt as well, I’ll remind her there is no need to rush, just listen. (3) I promise I will divide my day into two lives by always taking my naps. This way
I can have one part of my day that starts at 6am and the second part of my day will start up again around 6pm just in time for cocktails. (4) Since I love to dance, it will be easy for me to let things go and I will remind my kids that wine and dancing are witness to that specific longevity secret. (5) I will make sure my kids also know there is a very special herb out there purported to be very good for you medically; it’s call medical marijuana. (6) And if I don’t have a selfdriving car I promise to walk to the store if it’s no more than 10 miles away. (7) Just for good measure, I want to add one more to the list. I will never forget to use humor when possible. So there you have it, my friends. It’s my New Years Aging To-Do-List. Try to write your own while it’s fresh in your memory; we all know how easy it to forget. “There is no cure for aging, because aging isn’t an illness, but a way of life. And some are better at it than others. The secret, think yourself younger than you really are, design a website, invent an app, take up Zumba, forget to nap, for no one can predict what’s lying in store with a future more challenging than ever before, so enjoy the adventure. Time flies they say but it’s us that fly, time sits on its hands, as we rush by, in the blink of an eye, the brush of a tear, you are old, but valued still, welcome to the fold.“ — Roger McGough Karen Cifala is a realtor for Remax Roots in Berryville. She can be reached by email: kcifala@gmail. com or by cell 303-817-9374.
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Chili Cook-off
Clarke County High School. 627 Mosby Blvd. Berryville. CCHS jazz band and steel drum ensemble will perform, proceeds benefit Clarke County band programs. Adults $10, children 12 and younger $5. ccba_prez@yahoo.com.
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The Music of Simon and Garfunkel
Barns of Rose Hill. 95 Chalmers Ct. Berryville. Swearingen and Kelli recreate the music, memories and magic of the most famous folk rock duo of our time. 8pm. $15 in advance, $20 at door. Visit www. barnsofrosehill.org or call 540955-2004 (12–3 pm Tuesday to Saturday).
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The Novel Ideas Concert
Barns of Rose Hill. 95 Chalmers Ct. Berryville. Moving four part harmonies and rich Americana sound. 8pm. $15 in advance, $20 at door. Visit www. barnsofrosehill.org or call 540955-2004 (12–3 pm Tuesday to Saturday).
Seed exchange
Blandy Farm. 400 Blandy Farm Lane. Boyce. Bring seeds, plants, roots and cuttings, plus books or magazines to swap with fellow gardeners. Please do not bring any alien invasive plants on the State Arboretum of Virginia’s Invasive Species List, found at www.blandy.virginia.edu/ arboretum/virginia -invasive-plants. Free. 10am– 2pm. 540-837-1758 ext. 287. www.blandy.virginia.edu.
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Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser
John H. Enders Social Hall. 9 S. Buckmarsh St. Berryville. Sponsored by the JohnsonWilliams Middle School PTO to benefit the school. Admission is by donation at the door. 5–7pm. 540-327-2384. kathy.paskel@gmail.com.
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Inuit Art Exhibit Opening
Barns of Rose Hill. 95 Chalmers Ct. Berryville. Judith Varney Burch presents colorful tapestries depicting fantas-
tic scenes blurring boundaries between the physical and spiritual worlds. Exhibit runs through February 26. “A Sun At Midnight” film will be shown. 7pm. Visit www.barnsofrosehill.org or call 540-955-2004 (12–3 pm Tuesday to Saturday).
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The Sanctuary Wellness Center. 208 N. Buckmarsh St. Berryville. Medical herbalist Geo Giordano presents a pre Valentine’s Day event which includes scientific evidence while enjoying samples. 2–4pm. 540-227-0564. www.sanctuaryberryville.com.
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Cash Party Fundraiser
Enders Fire Hall. 9 S. Buckmarsh St. Berryville. Buffet dinner, wine, beer, silent auction, 50/50 raffle, tip jars, $1000 cash prize and Yeti cooler raffle to benefit Sinclair Health Clinic. $35. 540-536-0185.
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Wine, Chocolate and Aphrodisiacs: the Health Benefits The Sanctuary Wellness Center. 208 N. Buckmarsh St. Berryville. Kathy Miller, RN, CCH, will present an exploration of the safe and simple method
Wine, Chocolate and Aphrodisiacs event will be held February 11 at Sanctuary Wellness Center. of managing health and wellness. 2pm. 540-227-0564. www.sanctuaryberryville.com.
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Molsky’s Mountain Drifters Concert
Barns of Rose Hill. 95 Chalmers Ct. Berryville. Bruce Molsky, “one of America’s premier fiddling talents” (Mother Jones) and Grammy-nominated artist on fiddle, banjo, guitar
and song is delighted to present his new group already on tour in the US. Bruce’s previous collaborations, with Anonymous 4, 1865 – Songs of Hope and Home from the American Civil War, was released to rave reviews and was on the top 10 Billboard charts for weeks. $20 in advance until 3:00 PM on the day of event, $25 at the door, children: 12 years and below are free when accompanied by an adult.
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Film: Loving
Barns of Rose Hill. 95 Chalmers Ct. Berryville. Film screening is in partnership with the Josephine School Community Museum and Handley Regional Library. The story of Richard and Mildred Loving, a couple whose arrest for interracial marriage in 1960s Virginia began a legal battle that would end with the Supreme Court’s historic 1967 decision. 8pm. $15 in advance, $20 at door. Visit barnsofrosehill.org or call 540-955-2004 (12–3 pm Tuesday to Saturday).
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Randy Thompson Band
Barns of Rose Hill. 95 Chalmers Ct. Berryville. Virginia has history nestled among its rolling hills and verdant valleys. The Piedmont region has witnessed turbulent and formative events that have in turn produced an uncommonly rich variety of compelling musical styles and voices. From Blues to Country to Bluegrass and beyond, it is a heritage that Virginia-based singer/songwriter Randy Thompson intuitively understands and brings vividly to life. $15 in advance until 3:00 PM on the day of event, $20 at the door, children: 12 years and below are free when accompanied by an adult.
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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.
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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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Father-Daughter Dance
Johnson-Williams Middle School. Berryville. Dancing, 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
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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Getting It All Right Here In Clarke County Furnace Mountain, Tia Maggio and Julie Miles knock the doors off the Barns of Rosehill By Keith Patterson Usually we tell you what’s coming up. Sometimes we just have to share how good it was. Here in our sweet paragon of quietude and certainty, Clarke County, it was bitterly and un-
usually cold on the night of January five, two-thousand and eighteen. It was a good night to stay home and floss the cats. When it stays brutally cold like this, over-flossing can be a
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concern. Last Friday night, after the cats, dogs, horses and donkeys were all fed, and my wife and I had had our dinner and were in our warm den watching the first-half of Jeopardy, I recalled that it was extremely difficult to extricate myself from the couch. In fact, you’d have had to be pretty impressed by the talent or have already bought your ticket to make you get-up off of the couch in the middle of the Double Jeopardy round and brave the negative eight wind-chill to go see this sold-out show, with music by Furnace Mountain celebrating the opening of the art show featuring two of our most accomplished regional artists and Clarke County residents, Tia Maggio and Julie Miles. I can honestly say that I was astonished at the level and amount of talent that was on display at Barns of Rosehill on Friday, January 5. And, my wife, Kelli, had already long-since bought our tickets. We arrived about seven-thirty and had to park in the rear parking-lot, which was filling up rapidly. We were greeted at the front doors by the biggest mob that I’ve ever seen at Barns of Rosehill. You couldn’t walk two steps without meeting another festive art and music lover. There were several musicians and artists in the crowd, sniffing around for clues and secrets from these local masters. The downstairs gallery was filled with beautiful works of art, both one-of-a kind originals as well as some beautiful prints. Tia Maggio is a native New Yorker. She was trained at Pratt Institute in advertising and graphic design, then attended the University of Massachusetts and studied fine art and art history. Tia is known
as a great pastel artist, and is a nature-based expressionist, drawing inspiration from “wild sunsets, storms, brambles and branches. By cutting-up life into glances and emotionallycharged interjections, rather than formal views, the viewer can fill-in the blanks.” Tia has works in private collections in the U.S, Italy, Southern France and most recently, Guatemala. For this show, Tia made colorful abstract-expressionist prints. Tia’s sense of color is remarkable. The prints are made up of lines, sections and shapes of pure color, that together, seem to blend colors like her pastel work. Tia’s prints and pastels represent two completely divergent mediums and techniques and yet it is obvious that it is the same artist, with the same sense of color, rhythm, drama, and harmony. Julie Miles studied fine arts at V.C.U. She has focused her aesthetic eye upon pods, seeds, fruit, flowers and small animalia. Julie’s recent works, focusing on bees, flowers, honey-combs and wonders in Nature’s geometry, are unique and distinctive and often feature gold-leaf. She has years of decorative painting experience. Her work has been featured in several embassies, hotels and restaurants and numerous publications For this show, Julie focused on bees, birds, butterflies,
moths, and flowers. Her subjects are rendered with a masterful sense of realism while her backgrounds vary from hyper-realism to decorative to abstract. Julie’s experience in decorative painting surely informs the backgrounds of her fine art. I find her wonderfully varied backgrounds to be just as compelling as her subjects. It is art whose deeper rewards are revealed upon multiple viewings. Well done, Tia Maggio and Julie Miles! The art show will remain on display in the lower gallery at Barns of Rosehill for the rest of January. Furnace Mountain started a few minutes late to allow the throng of visitors to see all of the art, get some wine and find their seats. It was a packed house, and Furnace Mountain did not disappoint. This is the fourth time that I’ve seen them, and I enjoyed this show even more than the last one — maybe because I learned something new about the band. Fiddling Dave is no secret. He might be the best fiddler that I’ve ever seen. He came on stage late, yawned and stretched like he’d just woken-up, then proceeded to tear the roof off the sucker! No surprises there. Morgan is the bouzouki player with the red bangs. Can’t miss THAT one! She is dead-pan funny, not to mention a great
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bouzouki player. Morgan sings lead about half the time, backup about half the time, and harmony about half the time. And she’s awesome all the time. I already knew all that. Amy plays stand-up bass and shares singing duties with Morgan. Her eerily beautiful, mournful, high n’ lonesome lead, backing and harmony vocals are one of the key ingredients that helps make Furnace Mountain such a meaningful and impressively original listening experience. Everybody on at least three continents that have heard their awesome music already knows that. The thing that I learned this time experiencing Furnace Mountain, the single facet of their kaleidoscopic cornucopia of sounds that jumped out at me this time, was the mandolin playing of Danny Knicely. I know I’m preaching to the choir if I’m telling you Furnace Mountain fans, “that boy can play nicely.” I know from see-
ing F.M. three previous times that Danny is a stellar player. His rhythm chops and chord phrasings are impeccable. And he trades solos with Fiddling Dave and gives no quarter. But what struck me most this show was how Knicely was changing from the up-stroke two-beat rhythm structures into downstroke one-beat power riffs. He was leaning into that mandolin and shredding like Jimi Page, turning the beat around, giving his solos attitude and an edge, creating vibrato and sustain by stomping around and swinging his hips. I wanted to hear his playing through a 100 watt Marshall stack and a wah-wah pedal. Hope he reads this. Hey! Barns Ticket Office! When is Furnace Mountain playing again? I want to buy my tickets NOW! Upcoming shows at Barns of Rosehill Swearigen and Kelli. Saturday, January 20, 8pm. Swearigen and Kelli rework the mu-
sical memories of the greatest folk/rock duo of all-time, Simon and Garfunkel. Two voices in perfect harmony backed by a single acoustic guitar and playing a clutch of the best songs ever written is a great formula for an enjoyable night out. See you there. The Novel Ideas, Friday, January 26, 8 pm. Country/folk music with a heaping helping of the high and lonesome. Rich harmonies drenched in melancholy, crafty instrumentals and intricate, original arrangements will delight and entertain. Fourpart vocal harmonies are the featured aspect of their music and when you hear it you will realize that you may have never heard it before. They are touring to promote their new cd and will have some for sale at the merchandise desk at the show. Tickets for these upcoming shows at Barns of Rosehill are available at the box office 540.955.0400 or online at barnsofrosehill.org $15 in advance $20 at the door
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The Friendly DMV No deep breathing required to get you through it By Claire Stuart A visit to a Department of Motor Vehicles office is not something that people look forward to. It might be far from your home, and you have to be prepared to spend hours. If you ask an average person to describe a visit to a DMV office, you’ll probably hear about a typical institutional building with a lot of windows (with many invariably closed), curt or frazzled employees, and a long wait in one or more lines. For that reason, it was quite amazing to hear an unsolicited compliment about the oldfashioned DMV satellite office in Berryville and the helpful,
friendly ladies who work there. The sign on Route 340 just south of town says Trip’s Auto Sales, and used cars and travel trailers flank the small white frame building. You might think you are in the wrong place, but a closer look reveals a sign beside the door that identifies it as a “DMV Select” location. Owner Trip Hardesty, 87, started the vehicle sales business over 60 years ago, on January 1, 1956. The DMV office has been in there almost as long, since he contracted with the state to house it in 1959. His son, C.T. Hardesty, doesn’t
think that they are the oldest business in Berryville, “but we’re pretty old. Jane’s Lunch is older.” Inside, a large room is divided in half, with the DMV’s counter on one side and the desks and files of the used vehicle business on the other. Knotty-pine paneled walls covered with samples of special license plates form a backdrop behind the three women who staff the DMV windows. On a recent visit, there was a constant stream of customers. There would be a brief moment’s break with no patrons in the office, but another surge
quickly arrived. However, the lines were never more than a few patrons long, and everyone finished their business in minutes. “We are third in the state for the number of transactions,” said Liz Watson, who has worked in the office for 15 years. She moved from the full-service DMV in Woodstock in 2002 when budget cutbacks triggered large state government layoffs.
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She agreed that this office is, indeed, friendly. “Maybe a little too friendly,” she laughed. “Customers sometimes act like we’re their moms!” Watson explained that their office is classified as a “select” office, which means that they do almost everything that the big DMV offices do, except that they don’t issue drivers’ licenses or IDs. “We change titles, take the old tags if you sell a vehicle, renew decals, order special license plates. We have updated driver transcripts in our computers so that you can even get a suspended license ‘unsuspended’ here. Everything was done by hand for many years.” She added that a full-service bus called the DMV 2 Go mobile office visits their location once a month, and you can apply for a driver’s license or ID card and get your picture taken at that time. The bus will be there next on February 13 and on the second Tuesday of every following month. Martie-Jo Hyde has worked in the office for the past 13 years. “I was working for a dealership in Winchester, and Trip did titles for us, and he offered me the job,” she said. She enjoys working far from the pressure, formality and constant oversight that typifies a government office like a large DMV. The third friendly face behind the windows is Tammy Sullivan, a veteran of five years. She explained that her friend’s mother worked in the office and connected her with the job. The office is open 8:30am to 5pm weekdays and until noon on Saturdays. The women
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It is not as unusual as it might seem for a DMV office to be located in a private business. Watson reported that she knew of offices in a gas station, a tire shop and even a bakery. C.T. Hardesty notes that people often come in the door and ask, “Is this really the DMV?” Trip’s deals in camping trailers and late-model used cars, with decades of business from old, loyal customers. They
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don’t deal in classic cars, although they do personally own some, including a 1940 Chevy and a 1961 Ford Galaxy. “And we have a lot of Buick Riatas, “ says C.T. “They’re Dad’s favorites. It was a twodoor sports coupe, and they were only made for three years, 1988,89 and 90. He read that they might become classics. They haven’t got there yet, but they might!”
Baking Tasty Treats for Charity By Rebecca Maynard Over Thanksgiving break, Emilee and Vivee Olson of Berryville decided they wanted to do something probably not many other children were doing. The girls decided to have a bake sale in their front yard and donate the proceeds to a charity. “We had made cake pops and I told them to take eight outside with them, figuring they’d be out all day,” said their mother, Mandy Olson. “We sold out in 15 minutes and I said okay, I’ll start tying up some more bags! It was so fun and it randomly spiraled, which I didn’t think that it would.” The cake pops were gone quickly, thanks to their location on Main Street in Berryville and the eagerness of the community to support a worthy cause while enjoying a sweet treat at the same time. Mandy kept a close eye on Emilee, 13, and Vivee, 7, as they sat outside with their wares, with Vivee running back and forth to the house to drop off the money so the girls would not be outside with much cash. Once the sale was over and the decision was made to donate the proceeds to Clarke County Social Services for their Christmas present giveaway, the Olsons wanted to do it all again. Cold winter weather had
set in, however, and they also wanted others who might not be passing by on Main Street to have a chance to try their goodies and give back to the community. So Mandy decided to bring the bake sale online, setting up their new Facebook page, Mandy’s Far Out Treats. She can also be reached at mandyfolson@gmail.com. Each week, a different baked good will be offered and orders can be placed through the Facebook page or by email for Friday delivery. “We started with cake pops and added cinnamon buns, gingerbread cookies, potato candy and more,” Mandy said, explaining that they will usually bake one type of dessert each week to keep the project workable on a small scale out of their home. She is also thinking about having a table at the Clarke County Farmer’s Market in the spring, although plans have not been finalized. “This month we’re donating to FISH [a Christian ministry that provides support for neighbors in need with food, clothing, transportation, emergency financial assistance, and integration into the community] and we’re going to pick a new organization every month,” Mandy said. “The animal shelter would be a good
one to do next month and I’ll try to do a survey on the Facebook page to see what other organizations people might suggest, especially ideas to keep it local.” “I’ve always baked, probably a good portion of my life, and it’s definitely something I’ve always liked and enjoyed doing, Mandy said. “They’ve definitely inherited that – we’ve been doing gingerbread cookies for the past 14 years at Christmas, and Emilee is actually good at rolling them out. I was shocked and thought she wouldn’t be able to do it but she’s helped me out the past few years.” “It gives them a sense of pride and accomplishment,” Mandy said. “They’ve been super excited and are having fun doing it, and it’s teaching them great life lessons and giving back.”
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New Alliance Forms For Blue Ridge Conservation Kick-off event planned for February 8 By David Lillard A band of regional conservation groups, each working to ensure the integrity of the lands and waters of the Northern Blue Ridge and surrounding landscape, have joined in a collaborative effort to leverage their resources and memberships. Known as the Blue Ridge Conservation Alliance, they’ve been meeting periodically for two years to figure out how they can be stronger when working together than they can separately. Now BRCA has emerged as a network of organizations dedicated to preserving and protecting a highly threatened portion of the Blue Ridge
Mountains stretching from Shenandoah National Park to the Potomac River. Blue Ridge Conservation Alliance members include the Appalachian Trail Conservancy, Blue Ridge Watershed Coalition, Friends of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Land Trust of Virginia, Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy, the National Wildlife Federation, Piedmont Environmental Council, and The Downstream Project of Berryville. The alliance was formed within the backdrop of a decade that witnessed a variety of large-scale infrastructure projects being proposed over or near the Blue Ridge
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Mountains. These projects — such as electric transmission lines, gas transmission lines, roads, and rail facilities — are regional in nature, cutting across jurisdictions and through communities. BRCA members view these projects as frequently threatening the scenic beauty of the Blue Ridge, the integrity of its natural resources, and the rural landscape. The idea, say BRCA members, is to be the “force multiplier” essential for mounting an effective response to regional threats to the Blue Ridge. Member organizations hope to marshal the resources needed to fully assess impact of regional
threats, like large scale infrastructure proposals; offer credible solutions to threats associated with such projects; and build the advocacy network
needed to ensure that there is broad public support for the Coalition’s solutions and larger vision for the Blue Ridge. The newly launched website, blueridgeconservation.org, is an online communications and virtual action network. It’s also a portal to members. From north to south, the BRCA focus area encompasses about a 50 mile stretch of the Blue Ridge Mountains located within Jefferson County, West Virginia and Clarke, Loudoun, Fauquier, and Warren counties in Virginia. In general, the BRCA sees the area west to the Shenandoah River and east following a string of designated Virginia Scenic Byways (Mountain Road (VA 690), Woodgrove Road (VA690), Airmont Road (VA 719), Atoka Road (VA 713); Rectortown Road (VA 710); and Crest Hill Road (VA 647)) as lying within the BRC’s sphere of interest. The BRC recognizes, however, that the influence of the Blue Ridge extends far beyond its base, considering– for example–the connection between the mountain’s water downstream and drinking water supplies or the extent of scenic vistas of and from the Blue Ridge. Workshop on backyard wildlife habitat One of BRCA’s inaugural
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projects is a free public workshop on how our own backyards are part of the interconnected web of the Blue Ridge. Scheduled for February 8, 7–9 pm, at the War Memorial Building, Shepherdstown, WV, “Living with Nature: Discovering the Rich Potential of your Own Back Yard,” explores how properties large and small can use native plants and landscaping to sustain biodiversity and attract birds, bees, and butterflies. The program is sponsored by members of the Blue Ridge Conservation Alliance, along with Northern Virginia Conservation Trust, the Piedmont Chapter of the Virginia Native Plant Society, Potomac Valley Audubon Society, and Virginia Working Landscapes. The program will feature excerpts from “Hometown Habitat,” an award-winning film
about the role native plants play in the survival and vitality of local ecosystems. There also will be interactive discussions with local experts and conservation professionals, including horticulturist James Dillon, owner of Native Havens in Kearneysville, and James Remuzzi, owner of Sustainable Solutions LLC in Shepherdstown. The event is free, but advance registration is required. To register, visit blueridgeconservation.org/ event/habitat. For more information, contact Mark Shields at mshields@hotmail.com.
The Appalachian Trail and the story of the Blue Ridge
The great “place” writer Tony Hiss called the Appalachian Trail the Central Park
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More than anything, though, it is the icon of a grand and urgent idea. The trail is merely a path. Its meaning is much larger than that of a sidewalk connecting Georgia with Maine. U.S. Route 1 does that. The Appalachian Trail is important because the Blue Ridge Mountain landscape through which it passes is special. That landscape is not significant because it’s pretty; America has many scenic places. It’s more than that. The Blue Ridge is at once
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The Blue Ridge landscape is more than mountain ridges and protected areas. A landscape also contains com-
munities, industry and commerce, arts and history, and neighborhoods. That’s one reason the Appalachian Trail Conservancy created its Appalachian Trail Community program. ATC recognizes communities that promote and care for the trail. The program supports communities that play a role in advocating the trail as a significant local and national asset and as an international icon. On July 20, 2015, ATC officially designated Berryville and Clarke County, Virginia, as an Appalachian Trail Community. The AT extends for 22 miles along the Blue Ridge Mountains in Clarke County, and Berryville offers a variety of amenities to thru hikers and day hikers alike. In naming Clarke County an AT Trail Community, the group reminded county residents why it’s a special place: “Clarke County’s heritage and natural characteristics, combined with its recreational, and cultural opportunities, make it an attractive place to live and visit. The Shenandoah River runs south to north through the county, dividing the primarily forested and mountainous land in the east from the rolling agricultural lands in the west. Used as a major transportation route during the nineteenth
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cy’s recognition illustrates the idea that the integrity of the Blue Ridge Mountains relies on the communities surrounding it. And Clarke County and Berryville are models for how to do it.
What will it take to keep the Blue Ridge
Nearly 20 years ago, when Loudoun County enacted largelot zoning in the western part of the county, critics called it snob zoning for rich people. Similar criticism is often heard in Clarke and other counties that act to plan development that is compatible with the Blue Ridge landscape. The critics, Blue Ridge advocates say, are misguided. The Blue Ridge’s rural landscape is as much an asset to suburban dwellers in Eastern Loudoun and the Winchester suburbs as it is to the people who live adjacent to the mountains. It is the headwaters for our drinking water and the rivers and streams we fish, swim and paddle. It is the place we can find solitude and quiet, to breathe a relaxing breath and listen to the wind and birds. It is the tonic that lowers our blood pressure beyond the powers of pharmaceuticals. It is the home and breeding area for the wildlife for whom we are stewards. It is the place where young people can still connect with nature. And whether we like the use of such words or not, it is threatened.
It is threatened by shortsighted politicians whose mantra of economic growth shows no understanding that not every project is appropriate for every place. It is threatened by industrial interests who believe their shareholders’ interests should trump those of the people and landscapes their projects impact — or might destroy. It is threatened by the simplistic minds that see only “either, or,” as in, “Either we destroy our water and forests for a massive natural gas pipeline, or we go back to the Stone Age.” Above all, it is threatened by complacency of those among us who fail, or refuse, to understand the delicate web of community, economy, and nature. It doesn’t have to be this way. We don’t have to choose between a strong economy and a healthy environment. Or between no growth and unsustainable growth. It’s not rocket science, but it does take thoughtfulness and a willingness to speak to one another civilly about how decisions made today will impact our future and the landscape we treasure. It also takes leadership of the kind the members of the Blue Ridge Conservation Alliance provide our community. Learn more at blueridgeconservation.org.
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Community Briefs Father Daughter Dance Planned For February 18 Emmaus Church invites the community to its 13th annual Father-Daughter Dance, held Saturday, February 18 from 6 to 8pm at Johnson-Williams Middle School in Berryville. “I have been organizing the dance for 13 years,” said Samantha Walraven. “It has been such a pleasure to watch many of the same father-daughter groups
come year after year. Most of the daughters are between age 3 and 19 and it has been wonderful to see the girls become women and still come dance with their daddies. The dress attire is varied but mostly semi-formal as the girls enjoy getting dressed up for the evening. We realize there are some daughters that lack fathers so we have even had substitute fathers.”
Along with dancing, desserts and picture taking are part of the evening. Space is limited and must be reserved ahead, but the event is free and open to the community. Email Walraven at emmausofclarke@ gmail.com with the names and number of attendees.
CCEF Holds Cornhole Tournament February 24 The Clarke County Educational Foundation will hold a cornhole tournament to benefit the organization on Saturday, February 24 at 291 Grand View Lane in Berryville. The event will be played with two person teams in a double elimination tournament format. There is a nonrefundable $100 entry fee per team of 2 and a cash award for first place up to $500 depending on number of entries.
Check-in and warm-ups will begin at 1pm and the tournament will begin at 2pm sharp. A maximum of 60 teams will be allowed to register (slots awarded on first-come basis) and competitors must be 14 or older to register and play. Completed team registration and rosters are due by February 15 and those who register in January will receive an event T-shirt (included in price if completed paperwork is received in January).
Teams must pre-register and the rules will be reviewed at the beginning of the tournament. Email ccefinc.berryville@gmail.com for additional information and a registration form, or call 540-955-6103. “Don’t hesitate, lots of people are excited about playing!” said CCEF executive director Amy Lowell. “Everyone is welcome, in Clarke County and beyond, playing or not, so come out to enjoy an afternoon raising funds for our Clarke County Public Schools.”
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