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Last month I heard a different bird call coming from one of our tall Arborvitae trees in the front yard. When I heard it again a few days later, I recognized it—pine siskins! I was excited to see a flock of about a hundred land in the same tree. They were about the same size as American goldfinches, with a similar call and undulating flight. My wife remarked that, compared to goldfinches, flocks of siskins fly with lightness. Natives of Canada’s coniferous forest, pine siskins are considered “irruptive” in most of the United States, which means they show up sometimes during certain years. Irruption in birds is generally believed to be in response to a lack of food in their normal range. Most pine siskin irruptions occur in the fall and winter, but sometimes these birds hang around till spring and even nest here. Pine siskins are specially adapted to extracting seeds from the cones of pine, spruce, fir and cedar trees. The Arborvitae trees in our front yard have produced a bumper crop of seeds this year. Also called northern white cedar, Arborvitae means “tree of life.” French explorer Jacques Cartier gave it this name after his men were saved from illness, possibly scurvy, by drinking tea that native Canadian people brewed from its leaves and twigs. Arborvitae trees are likewise important to pine siskins. They depend upon the seeds for food and they nest and roost among the branches. In fact, the pine siskins’ range roughly overlaps the range of this northern forest tree. Setting up the spotting scope on our front porch, I focused on a couple of pine siskins as they hung upside down from the
evergreen branches, extracting seeds from the small cones. Up close, they were brown above, creamy white below, marked with bold dark brown streaks. The tail was deeply notched, the folded wings long and pointed. They looked much like striped goldfinches with thinner bills. Viewed head-on, that unusual bill made the bird’s face look like a clown with a pointed ice cream cone strapped over its nose. Some pine siskins flash a bit of yellow when spreading their wings and tail. When the birds are at rest, the color is mostly concealed except for a yellow tinge in the wings. Those I viewed through my scope showed none of this color, nor did I see yellow on any of the flying birds. Researchers say
the amount of yellow varies between individuals, irrespective of season, age or sex. It was remarkable how quiet they were. Their flight calls are soft and buzzy, almost whispered. After looking for what I thought were a couple of siskins feeding in our tree, I was startled to see as many as thirty of them fly from one tree to the other. Checking the Web, I noticed that folks in Pennsylvania, New York and other eastern states have been reporting pine siskins since September. When pine siskins appear, sometimes redpolls, evening grosbeaks, and other unusual and beautiful birds from the north also wander into the United States during the winter. Will 2020 be one of those years?
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Shopping Locally Is Even More Important Now As winter approaches, and with it the marking of a full year of a global health crisis, we can clearly divide our population economically into the very lucky and everyone else. People who can work from home with no income loss and retirees with pensions are among the lucky. People whose income rely on people congregating indoors — restaurants, entertainment venues, shopping — aren’t fairing so well. November is the time of year when we at Clarke monthly remind our readers just how beneficial buying from local merchants, craftspeople, farmers, and artisans is for our community. Here is our annual reprise first published in 2012. When you buy from an independent locally owned business, significantly more of your buying dollar stays in the community and is used to make purchases from other local businesses, which helps strengthen our local economic base. When you buy from local businesses, you’re supporting local nonprofits. Studies show that small business owners donate an average of 250 percent to local nonprofits than do large businesses. Buying local keeps our community unique. One-of-a-kind local businesses give a distinctive character to a place, and add to quality of life; they also bring in more tourist dollars. When you buy local, you invest in community. Local businesses are owned by your neighbors, people who live here, who are less likely to leave, and who — like you — are more invested in the community’s future. Buying locally puts your taxes to good use. Local businesses, particularly those in town centers, require little public infrastructure
investment, as compared to nationally owned chains built at the edge of town with taxpayer money for improved roads, water and sewer service. You can buy what you want, not what someone wants you to buy. A multitude of small businesses, each selecting products based not on a national sales plan but on the needs and requests of local customers, assures a buyer-friendly range of product choices. Buying local encourages local prosperity. A growing body of economic research shows that in an increasingly homogenized world, entrepreneurs and skilled workers are more likely to invest and settle in communities that preserve their one-of-a-kind businesses and distinctive hometown character. Best of all, in a place like Clarke County, you can buy things actually made or grown here. Be safe; be well.
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Around Clarke County Promote your event in Clarke. Send notices by the 1st of the preceding month to jennifer@clarkeva.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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Boyce Volunteer Fire Company Fall Bazaar
Boyce Volunteer Company. 7 Greenway Avenue, Boyce. 9am– 3pm; 540-837-1393.
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Rabies Clinic
Clarke County Animal Shelter. 225 Ramsburg Lane, Berryville. Roseville Veterinary Clinic will conduct the clinic. Pre-registration is not required and pet owners are asked to wear masks and stay physically distant. 10am–12pm; $10; 540-955-5104.
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Holiday Painting Workshop for Kids (Multiple dates)
Barns of Rose Hill. 95 Chalmers Court, Berryville. Also Nov. 21. Each session will feature a different snowy scene for kids ages 10 to 14. Please consider a smock or old clothes
and wear masks. Free. 12–2pm; www.barnsofrosehill.org; 540-955-2004.
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Historical Crafts Workshop
Clarke County Historical Association Museum. 32 E. Main Street, Berryville. Archivist Melanie Garvey teaches a hands-on workshop on leather imprinting. Supplies provided. $5. Please wear masks. 11am–1pm; 540-955-2600; www.clarkehistory.org.
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Magic Lantern Film: Driveaways
Barns of Rose Hill. 95 Chalmers Court, Berryville. In partnership with Magic Lantern Films, the last film made with esteemed American actor Brian Dennehy is an intimate drama of the relationship between his aged character and a lonely young boy at a turning point in both their lives. 83 minutes, not rated. 4–6pm.
Please wear masks. Barns members $5, nonmembers $8; www.barnsofrosehill.org; 540-955-2004.
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Holiday Market
317 W. Main Street, Berryville. Third annual Clarke County Farmers Market holiday market. 9am–1pm. Wear a face covering and maintain social distancing. clarkecountyfarmersmarket.com.
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Support your local businesses all day. Sponsored by Berryville Main Street. 540-313-6246; berryvillemainstreet.com.
Barns of Rose Hill. 95 Chalmers Ct. Berryville. Grammy Award winning Indie Folk musician from West Virginia. Masks required, there will be
no bar, and there will be a 30 person maximum. 7–8:30pm. $25 in advance, $30 at door; www.barnsofrosehill.org; 540-955-2004.
December Date TBA: Poultry Care Webinar Flock to the Fun with Twain Lockhart, Cargill’s top poultry expert! Twain is renowned for his fun and fact-filled seminars and we’re thrilled that he will be talking to us about chicken care, especially with winter looming! The webinar is suitable for all levels, and we welcome audience participation. This event is free and more details are available on the Southern States Purcellville Poultry Facebook page, or www.SouthernStatePurcellville.com. Email Nathan.Holloway@ cargill.com for a link to the webinar or call 540-338-7136.
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Historical Association and Clarke County Library on Zoom with live trivia featuring categories such as history, literature, music, movies, science and more. Prizes donated by local businesses. 7pm. Free. Visit www.clarkehistory.org for details.
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Holiday Gift and Ornament Making for Kids (Multiple dates) Barns of Rose Hill. 95 Chalmers Ct. Berryville. Also Dec. 5, 10 and 12. The whole family is invited to come and make a holiday gift or ornament for your tree. We supply the tables, supplies and volunteers to help set the kids up with materials they need to craft away. We will have three 45 minute time slots of crafting starting at 12pm and ending at 3pm. There is a 10 family limit for each time slot. Signing up in advance is required , and masks for all family members is mandatory. Free. www.barnsofrosehill.org. 540-955-2004.
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Christmas Tree Lighting
Rose Hill Park. E Main Street, Berryville. Parking meter contest winners awarded. Wear a face covering and maintain social distancing. 6pm; berryvillemainstreet.com.
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Barns of Rose Hill. 95 Chalmers Ct. Berryville. Swingin’ Jazz Show for the holiday season includes a collection of Christmas tunes, love songs, and originals for your enjoyment. Masks required; 30 person maximum. 7–8:30pm; $15 in advance, $20 at door; www.barnsofrosehill.org; 540-955-2004.
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Magic Lantern Film: “Raising Hell: The Life and Times of Molly Ivins” Barns of Rose Hill. 95 Chalmers Court, Berryville. Molly Ivins was a celebrated political columnist from Texas whose sharp, caustic wit took on local and national politicians in both parties for over 30 years, eventually leading to syndication in some 400 newspapers and a lucrative speaking career. “Smart and entertaining, just like its subject.” (Hollywood Reporter). 93 minutes; Not Rated. Masks required; 30 person maximum. 4–6pm. Barns members $5, nonmembers $8; www.barnsofrosehill.org; 540-955-2004.
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CCHA is developing a wealth of online content for people of all ages to use to enjoy history. History challenges, behind the scenes video tours, puzzles, oral histories, our Archivist’s blog, online tutorials, there’s something for everyone! The Burwell-Morgan Mill is now open every Friday and Saturday, and the museum is open again Tuesday–Friday, 11am–3pm. CCHA staff monitor email and phone messages at 540-955-2600 or director@clarkehistory.org
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The Barns of Rose Hill, at 95 Chalmers Ct., Berryville, has reopened its art exhibits, gift shop and Visitors’ Center. Hours are 12–3pm Tuesday through Saturday. Donations are appreciated, as many programs have been canceled. Follow Barns of Rose Hill on Facebook, or contact the Barns at 540-955-2004 or info@borh.org.
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The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) advises consumers to measure deliveries of firewood to ensure they receive the full value of their purchase. To ensure accuracy, consumers should purchase bulk deliveries of firewood for home heating by the cord, which is 128 cubic feet of firewood. Virginia law prohibits sellers from using terms such as “face cord,” “rack” or “pile” when advertising, offering for sale or selling wood for use as fuel. A full cord of firewood, when stacked in a compact line or row, with individual pieces touching and parallel to each other, would be a pile that measures: • 4 feet wide, 4 feet high and 8 feet long (4 x 4 x 8 = 128), or, •
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If you determine the delivery to be short measure, first contact the seller to rectify the shortage. If the seller does not cooperate, contact the VDACS Office of Weights and Measures at 804.786.2476. Do not use any of the firewood prior to the investigation by VDACS. Consumers should use firewood in a safe and sensible manner. Only use seasoned wood, not green wood, as fuel in fireplaces and wood stoves. Seasoned or dry wood burns cleaner, creates less creosote buildup in chimneys than green wood, and produces up to 25 percent more heat than green wood. In addition to safety concerns, consumers should also take into consideration the origin of the firewood they purchase. VDACS recommends buying firewood from local sources. Native trees and forests are threatened by invasive insects and diseases that live in dead and dying wood. These devastating pests may be accidentally spread to new locations by transporting firewood from areas outside your community. Buying firewood from local sources reduces the threat from these pests. VDACS also recommends buying local firewood instead of transporting it into campgrounds or parks as another way to help prevent the potential spread of invasive insects and disease.
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Care locations and primary care practices also offer flu shots. The regional health system is vigorously promoting flu vaccination this year to reduce the likelihood of a “twindemic”, or widespread concurrent flu and COVID-19 illness that could stress hospitals, providers and available PPE resources. Valley Health also reminds the community to remember the 3 W’s to help stop the spread of illness: wear your mask, wash your hands, and watch your distance. Those who are feeling under the weather can check into a Valley Health Urgent Care location online by visiting www.vhurgentcare. com, call their doctor’s office, or call the Valley Health Respiratory Care Phone Line at 540536-0380, Monday-Friday, 8am - 5pm and Saturday, 9am - 1pm, to speak with a team member about their symptoms.
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The Past Isn’t Even Past: A DAR Marking Event The Ketoctin Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution recovers a piece of Clarke County history By Stephen Willingham
There is undeniable anonymity in death that applies equally to the rich, famous, and obscure. However grand or modest, grave stones and the graves themselves are obliterated by the passage of time. Weather plays a huge role in the yearly erosion. Changing ownership also contributes to neglect and abandonment of small family cemeteries that cease to be properly maintained. The word ‘forgotten’ is often heard when discussing old family plots. Many graveyards have also vanished due to real estate development and new road construction. For this reason, the term “genealogical archeology” plays an indispensable role in historical preservation. Such is the case with Elizabeth “Betty” Lewis Carter (1765-1830) and her husband Charles (1764-1827), whose graves where marked in an official ceremony on October 31, 2020 by the Ketoctin Chapter of
the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR). The path for connecting to a “real daughter” was explained by Kecia Dyer Brown, 1st Vice
Regent of the Ketoctin Chapter, who was involved for over two years in a project to restore the Carters’ graves, located at North Hill Farm, near the Shenandoah
River in eastern Clarke County. While conceding that the term “real daughter” is somewhat awkward, Brown went on to explain that it was Betty Carter’s direct linage to Revolutionary War veterans that drove this effort. The most obvious connection is that Betty Carter was George Washington’s niece, the
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small arms for Virginia militias raised in support of the Continental Army, commanded by Lewis’s brother-in-law, George Washington. Lewis would later claim that the state of Virginia owed him approximately £35,000 pounds, more than $2 million in today’s dollars. At the time of his death in December 1781, Lewis was still owed more than £7,000 pounds, which his wife was unable to collect following his death. Financiers, such as Fielding Lewis, Brown agreed, were indispensable to the successful struggle for independence.
Greater than the connection to her uncle, George Washington, being the daughter of Fielding and Betty Lewis, is what drew the Ketoctin Chapter’s attention to Betty Carter. Brown further explained that the Fort Loudoun Chapter of the DAR in Winchester had marked the Carters’ graves in the early 1930s. Since then their vaults had dissolved into ruin following years of neglect. Brown said that the Fort Loudoun Chapter would have continued to maintain the Carters’ graves except for the fact that North Hill became a race horse
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breeding farm and visitors were actually barred entrance to the property. Brown gives current North Hill owner Tim Lindsey much credit for initially rediscovering the graves and for allowing unrestricted access to the site. According to Brown, it was Lindsey’s former neighbor Gina Blake who brought the delinquent condition of the Carters’ graves to Ketoctin’s attention. At the age of 16, Betty Lewis
married Charles Carter in 1781. Carter himself was descended from a founding Virginia family, being the great-grandson of Robert “King” Carter — thought to be, in his time, the wealthiest man in the colony. Neither Betty nor Charles Carter directly played any role in the revolution itself. Brown said that marking is all about verifying “historical threads.” She volunteered that she hadn’t joined the DAR until 2015, while re-
searching and confirming an ancestor, who was involved in the Revolutionary War. Brown admits that “establishing this thread” infected her with “the research bug.” “Getting into the DAR was about discovering my own thread,” Brown said. “I like studying the history of the land, and the genealogy of the people who lived there,” she continued. “The role of discovery is a big element that pushes
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children were buried at North Hill when the family lived there from 1807-1813. Their graves have been lost to time. To commemorate them, Fleming set three modest fieldstones for the children so that they could at least, symbolically, be buried with their parents. In an ironic twist, Fleming used bricks salvaged from the jail in Charles Town where the abolitionist firebrand, John Brown, was incarcerated. Both Carters inherited slaves, and remained slave owners throughout their life times. Kecia Brown summarized her involvement in this commemorative event, saying, “It’s constantly discovering and learning that keeps us all young.”
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Community News Virginia offers nutrient management training
The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation will offer a two-part nutrient management training school in December. The school is for anyone interested in learning about the development of agricultural nutrient management plans or how to become a certified plan writer. Both sessions will be virtual schools for this event. The first session, Dec. 3-4, is a lecture series by Virginia Tech professors on soil science, soil fertility and crop production. The second session, Dec. 9–11, will cover nutrient management plan writing using a case-study farm. Both sessions run from 9am until 4:30pm each day. Registration is $130 for each session. Online registration is open through Nov. 20. Register for each school separately at the following links: Two-Day School: Dec. 3–4, 2020, https://tinyurl.com/ VT-DCR-NutrientMgt-2Day. Three-Day School: Dec. 9–11, 2020, https://tinyurl. com/VT-DCR-NutrientMgt-3Day. Nutrient management continues to be an important factor in a farmer’s decision-making process when considering application of materials to supply nutrients to crops. Nutrient management plans determine rates for applying manure, fertilizers, biosolids and other soil amendments so that crop yields are maximized, and nutrient loss to ground and surface waters is minimized. Application rates are determined by a process using actual yield records or soil productivity when yield records aren’t available. “Generally it would appear
this type of training may be of interest mainly to consultants, sales people or agency people working with nutrient management and crop production,” said David Kindig, DCR’s nutrient management certification and training coordinator. “However, farmers and farm operators do attend the schools for educational benefit, and some choose to become certified planners themselves. The training gives them a better understanding of how plans are developed.” Information about nutrient management training and certification is available at www. dcr.virginia.gov/soil-andwater/nmtrain. For details, contact David Kindig at 804-371-8095 or david.kindig@dcr.virginia.gov.
ized career testing, GED and college test preparations, athome learning tutorials and practice tests of core educational skills (in both English and Spanish) for students and adults, plus more. The addition of these materials come at a key time during the COVID-19 pandemic as many are searching for employment and students and families are learning and working at home. See the specific additions to the Digital Library here https://www. handleyregional.org/blog/ new-digital-library-offerings. Upcoming Virtual Programs at @handleyregional on Facebook or Zoom (Unless Noted Otherwise). See more details at www.handleyregional.org/ events/upcoming.
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Two Gardening Resources for Clarke Residents
Handley Regional Library System announces the Family Traditions Fall Reading Challenge running October 31-December 31. In this unique program, kids and teens can earn online badges, stickers, and other prizes based on number of books and minutes read as they share family traditions, learn about other cultures, and create new memories this holiday season. A mix of online story times and virtual events for kids of all ages will accompany the reading program along with “grab-and-go” kits packed with supplies for specific activities available for pick-up. You can sign-up and track reading progress online at www.handleyregional.org/ youthfallreading. The library has expanded the online services available in our 24-Hour Digital Library to the community. Additional digital materials include enhanced resources for job searching and career development, special-
Virginia Cooperative Extension. Your connection to Virginia’s land-grant universities, Virginia Tech and Virginia State University. VCE’s experts and educators share university knowledge, information and tools you can use every day to improve your life. Website: https://ext.vt.edu. Clarke County Office: 524 Westwood Rd, Berryville VA 22611, (540) 955-5464. Virginia Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners. Educators who volunteer within their communities to encourage and promote environmentally sound horticulture practices. They are available to answer resident’s questions. Clarke County: Northern Shenandoah Valley Master Gardener Association; email: NSVMGA.info@gmail.com; Include “Clarke County Gardening Question” in the subject line. Website: nsvmga.org.
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Clarke County High School coaches joined John H. Enders Fire Company Rescue Captain Gerry Boudreau and Chief JC Blaylock for a photo with the new ambulance, which has custom blue and orange colors inside as a tribute to the CCHS Eagles. From left (seated in ambulance) baseball coach Mike Smith and Athletic Director and head football coach Casey Childs; (kneeling) softball coach Darren Lambert, basketball coach Regina Downing, assistant baseball coach Shane Markward, and basketball coach Chandler DeHaven; (standing) assistant football coaches Matt Ernst, Jesse Hudson, Grant Shaw, Rick Sjostrom, Andre Kidrick, and Jon Novick. PROVIDED BY CLARKE COUNTY.
Clarke Parish names Rev. Ivatts Rector
The joint vestries of Clarke Parish, which includes Grace Episcopal Church and St. Mary’s Memorial Church, met on Sunday, October 25 and have announced that they have elected to elevate the Rev. Justin A. Ivatts from Priest-In-Charge to the position of Rector. The parish is currently working through administrative details for this to be finalized. Bishop Susan Goff had this to say, “I am delighted by this news and affirm your call completely and without reservation. Congratulations to the people of both congregations, and to Justin.”
Enders has new ambulance
The officers and members of the John H. Enders Fire Company and Rescue Squad in Berryville are proud to place into service a new Ford Road Rescue Medic-Ambulance. The custom blue and orange colors in the interior are a tribute to Clarke County High School. Enders Chief JC Blaylock said after looking at possible color schemes
for the unit, the Enders team decided to show its Eagle spirit. Anyone from Clarke County knows the line from the school song, “Let’s give a cheer for the orange and blue!” Some Clarke County coaches stopped by the Enders Fire Company and Rescue Squad on South Buckmarsh Street on Oct. 22 to see the new ambulance and take turns looking at its interior features. This unit was ordered in August 2019 but, because of the pandemic, production was delayed for five months. Funding for the $263,000 unit was made possible when Enders received an 80-20 percent Virginia Rescue Squad Assistance grant. Even with the grant, the purchase required $75,000 in local matching funds. Other special features include a power-load cot system that reduces the chance of back injuries to fire and rescue personnel as they will not have to do as much heavy lifting of the cot and the patient. The unit is also equipped with blue LED lights in the patient area; this provides greater comfort for patients with head injuries or migraine headaches. The curbside door was moved forward, providing more privacy
for patients and better crash protection for the attendants should the unit be involved in an accident. The unit also has enlarged reflective graphics on its exterior for enhanced safety and visibility on the road. This unit replaces a 10-yearold ambulance that had more than 150,000 miles on it.
Library System Announces Annual Giving
Handley Regional Library System announces today the release of their annual giving campaign to the community. The pandemic caused by COVID-19 impacted the availability of library services, reduced hours, decreased programing and operating budgets, and thousands of dollars of lost revenue from the Friends Used Book Sales. A letter and email are being sent out to annual donors and patrons announcing the campaign where supporters have the option to donate online or through mail. More information is available at www.handleyregional. org/givenow. Donations are tax deductible.
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Clarke Business Briefs By Rebecca Maynard
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Sherry Craig, owner of Sweet Pea’s Children’s Shop and Ladies’ Gifts in Berryville, had an idea 11 years ago that has since become an annual Clarke County tradition – a $1,500 “Berryville Bucks” cash giveaway during the holiday shopping season. “Because the economy was going down, I felt like if businesses grouped together, we could do something for our customers at Christmas,” Craig said. “It’s a win-win situation because customers like going to shops during the Christmas shopping season, so it helps local businesses and also blesses the winners.” Beginning November 17 and ending December 10, participating businesses, which include Sweet Pea’s, will have a contest entry box in their shop or restaurant, with a drawing the following day. Business patrons can fill out one entry form per day for free at each participating business, with extra entries granted when making purchases. The “Berryville Bucks” are as good as cash at any of the 37 participating businesses. There will be 12 winners total, with one grand prize of $400, two prizes of $200 each, five prizes of $100, and four prizes of $50. For a complete listing of participating merchants, visit ClarkeVa.com.
My Neighbor and Me opens pop-up shop
Shoppers missing the former My Neighbor and Me will be happy to know that owner Christina Kraybill has opened
a pop-up version of the store in her enclosed front porch at 317 First Street in Berryville. The store will be open through December 19. My Neighbor and Me, a fair trade gift shop, is dedicated to selling hand-crafted goods created by marginalized producers of the Global South while providing a fun environment interacting with neighbors. Products include toys, games, candles, kitchen items, African market baskets, Equal Exchange coffee, and Divine Chocolate. Kraybill originally ran the business from her home, moving to a downtown Berryville storefront for a year and a half before its closure due to other commitments. “I just hit the pause button” Kraybill
said. She said she is stocking a variety of as many gifts as possible that customers will recognize from the former storefront location. Fair trade is important to Kraybill, a Dulles Airport assistant chaplain and Mennonite Church member. “I grew up going to church sales with fair trade items, and this business was a dream I just held onto,” Kraybill said. She donates 1 percent of gross sales to FISH of Clarke County. The shop will be open to the public from 10am to 6pm Thursday through Saturday, and private appointments are available Monday through Wednesday. Call 540-955-1711. Visit her Facebook page or www.myneighborandme.com for more information.
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FISH Accepting Applications For Financial Relief FISH of Clarke County, a non-profit organization that has served the community for more than 50 years, is working with Clarke County government to administer the Clarke County-FISH Rent, Mortgage, and Utilities Relief program. County residents who have lost income as a direct result of the COVID-19 pandemic are encouraged to apply for financial aid for rent, mortgage, and/or utilities. Application deadline is Nov. 30, 2020. Funding for the Clarke County-FISH Rent, Mortgage, and Utilities Relief program comes from the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. At its Oct. 20 meeting, the Clarke County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a $50,000 allocation for the relief program while also approving CARES funds for various other county needs. “We are pleased that we can
make these funds available for our citizens, and we are delighted to partner with FISH. The FISH organization has for decades served as a lifeline for Clarke residents in need,” said Board of Supervisors chair David Weiss. “I hope those who lost income because of the pandemic take time to apply.” The Clarke County-FISH Rent, Mortgage, and Utilities Relief program is available to all county residents. Applicants must be able to provide documentation of financial hardship because of COVID-19. Details about the required documentation are included in the application. Application is available at clarkecounty.gov. Go to the red banner at the top of the page, click on “Resources for Individuals & Businesses,” and scroll down to “Clarke CountyFISH Rent, Mortgage, and Utilities Relief program.” One may also request an ap-
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plication by sending an email to info@clarkecounty.gov. Individuals without access to computers may request applications by calling FISH at (540) 955-1823 between 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. weekdays (except holidays). Printed applications are also available in the lobby of the Berryville-Clarke County Government Center located at 101 Chalmers Ct. in Berryville. All applications must printed, completed, signed, and must include supporting documentation. FISH of Clarke County officially formed in 1968, and its 24-hour hotline (955-1823) has operated ever since. FISH volunteers are dedicated to providing support for neighbors in need. Learn more at fishofclarke.org. — Cathy Kuehner
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