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Bringing History Back To Life Berlin Building Gets A Remodel

By HARLEIGH CUPP Daily News-Record

BRIDGEWATER — A stroll down Main Street in Bridgewater looks much different today than it would have in the 19th century, since many of its earliest historic features have become victims of time and are either no longer standing or have been replaced or modernized with updated construction.

One construction team, however, has spent the last several months renovating a tall brick building known as the Berlin Building that still stands on the corner of College and Main streets with the intent of bringing its historic charm back to life — much to the delight of Bridgewater Historical Society, who also happen to be the building’s next door neighbors.

“It’s going to be such a nice addition to the town,” remarked Greg Riddle — who serves as current secretary for Bridgewater Historical Society. “The biggest excitement is that [in construction] they are keeping so much of the historic ‘fabric’ of the building.”

A Bridgewater Historic District was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1984. According to the area’s nomination form that included an inventory list of historic sites within the proposed area, the Berlin Building was constructed in 1883 and at the time of nomination was recorded as one of the oldest commercial buildings within a cluster of buildings that defined Bridgewater’s late 19th century business district.

Throughout its lifetime, the Berlin Building has remained a two-story solid brick building with the top floor holding residential apartments and the bottom floor housing three retail businesses, though both the top and bottom floor tenants moved in and out over the years.

Bridgewater Historical Society formed just over 10 years ago as a group of volunteers dedicated to pre-

Photos by Harleigh Cupp / DN-R

ABOVE: An image taken from The Sipe Center depicts the Berlin Building in Bridgewater, as it is seen today. RIGHT: Low, natural lighting reveals a Victorianstyle staircase leading to second story apartments in the Berlin Building. serving the history of Bridgewater through artifacts and stories — which includes advocating for the conservation of buildings with historic significance too.

“I’m not saying it’s possible to keep them all,” Riddle said, “but old buildings help tell the story [of Bridgewater] too.”

The historical society’s museum and gift shop is located inside an old United Methodist Church that has been standing along Main Street since

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Thrifter: Decorating For Holidays Takes Patience, Not Money

By ASHLEY MILLER

For The Daily News-Record

TOMS BROOK — Seated in her dining room surrounded by the colors and smells of autumn, Joslynn Clark, home decor enthusiast turned avid thrifter, has found her niche amid the noise of social media.

The TikTok influencer, who shares her love of thrifting and upcycling, likes to remind her thousands of followers that no matter where they are in life, creating a customized space that feels like home is possible with any budget.

“When I share things on the internet, it’s not to influence people to buy things. It’s because I’m so passionate about people loving their homes,” said Clark, who lives in Toms Brook. “I just think that coming home and loving your space is such a happy feeling.

That’s my goal.”

Clark’s interest in decorating came before her interest in thrifting. As a

and change the rooms,” she said. “I think that’s kind of thrifting itself — using what you have and what you have access to for cheap to create a new space.”

When it came time to furnish her first apartment, Clark went thrifting and often found heavily discounted items that matched her style, a style she said has evolved over the years.

Clark doesn’t consider herself trendy, rather she said she purchases items that speak to who she is.

“When you buy new, you’re limited because you’re not going to be able to decorate your entire house. Going to even just Target or Walmart is expensive. Being able to thrift and buy someAshley Miller / For The DN-R thing for $3 that otherwise would be at Walmart $15 is a good deal,” Clark Joslynn Clark, a home-decor enthusiast turned avid thrifter, stands in her customized said. “Rather than it looking like evkitchen. Clark found her dream farm sink as part of Amazon’s Open Box deals program. eryone else’s, it’s a reflection of you.”

After getting married, Clark and young girl she rearranged her home around the house, often ending up with furnishings before her mother would an entirely new home, furnished with her husband purchased their first return from work. Starting with her items the family already owned. own bedroom, Clark worked her way “I would basically shop the house See DECORATING, Page 6

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Veteran Gets New Roof Through Habitat, Owens Corning Program

By MICKEY POWELL The Winchester Star

MILLWOOD — Thanksgiving isn’t until next week, but Ronald Pendleton already is counting his blessings.

Pendleton, 77, recently underwent a successful surgery to remove a lowgrade cancerous mass near his heart.

He’s recuperating well.

“I’m doing good now,” he said, smiling. “No chemo, thank the Lord.”

Then on Tuesday, Pendleton received a free, new roof for his house on Cunningham Lane in Millwood through a partnership between Blue Ridge Habitat for Humanity and A&M Roofing.

“It was a godsend,” he said.

A&M, based in Springfield, donated the labor. Owens Corning donated the roofing materials through its Roof Deployment Project, which helps armed forces members and veterans in need keep substantial shelter over their families’ heads.

Pendleton served in the Army from 1966 to 1968. Although he was stationed in Germany, his service was during the height of the Vietnam War. He grew up in the modest house, which is more than 100 years old and originally had a tin roof. Over the years, it saw “a patch here, a patch there,” he said.

The shingled roof most recently on the home was only the second roof it ever had.

“It wasn’t leaking,” Pendleton said.

But it was showing a lot of wear, he said, and “some of the shingles were coming off. It was getting bad.”

Angel Villagomez, an A&M employee on site, said the company was replacing the house’s shingles with special materials designed for flat roofs like the one on Pendleton’s. home.

Pendleton lived in the Washington, D.C., area for about four decades. He returned home a few years ago to care for his mother, Mary, who’s now 98. His father, Francis, was 92 when he died in 2016.

Based on information gleaned from home repair websites, current homeowners can expect to pay between $5,000 and $16,000 for a new roof, depending on the materials and the size of the house.

Pendleton, a former contractor for the U.S. Treasury Department, said he

Photos by Jeff Taylor / For The DN-R

U.S. Army veteran Ron Pendleton stands in the back yard of his Millwood home on Cunningham Lane as employees of A&M Roofing in Springfield install a new roof on his home as part of the Owens Corning Roof Deployment Project Tuesday. probably wouldn’t have been able to afford a new roof.

“It feels great” to have received one from Habitat and A&M at no cost, he said.

Blue Ridge Habitat representatives couldn’t immediately be reached for comment Tuesday afternoon.

Villagomez said it feels “kind of unique” to be able to participate in a charitable effort like the Roof Deployment Project.

“We’re just happy to do this,” he said of A&M employees.

More than 500 current and past military members nationwide have received new roofs through the Owens Corning Roof Deployment Program since it was launched in 2016, according to the company.

Contact Mickey Powell at mpowell@ winchesterstar.com

Employees of A&M Roofing install a new roof on the Millwood home of U.S. Army veteran Ron Pendleton.

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1838 — 45 years before the Berlin Building cast its shadow beside it.

Riddle hopes that the Berlin Building’s renovation might serve as a catalyst for other owners of historic buildings in Bridgewater to take the time, research and utilize resources to do the same.

This fall, owner of A. M. Yoder and Company Aaron Yoder, was gracious enough to let Riddle and other members of Bridgewater Historical Society tour construction progress on the Berlin Building — revealing layer upon layer of peeling wallpaper and impressive masonry now supported by a brand new steel skeleton, plus plenty more work to be completed.

Based out of Harrisonburg, A. M. Yoder and Company has been building custom homes, remodeling existing Contributed Photo by Bridgewater Historical Society living spaces and renovating historic residences throughout the Shenan- One of the only photos of the Berlin Building itself was taken sometime in the 1940s or ‘50s. doah Valley for nearly 20 years. While construction never ran in his family — ing with tools on his parents’ farm. front windows partially covered in serving a wooden, Victorian staircase.

Yoder hails from a line of pastors — he “It’s been in my blood for a long brown paper while Yoder’s voice and Another unique feature of the Berlin recalled hitting things with a hammer time,” Yoder said. footsteps echoed throughout the bare Building that Yoder was careful to from the time he was a little kid playSunlight filtered through huge frames of the Berlin Building as he repair is a type of second story bay described the project so far. windows called an oriel.

“We could build something like this “What you see now is all new construction [to correct the structural brand new,” Yoder said, “but look at all soundness],” Yoder explained, “but in the resources it would take to build it the end, a lot of those original mate- from scratch — whereas this wood has rials are going to be put back up and been happy here for 150 years, and it it will look like it did 150 years ago.” still looks like the day it was installed. to Yoder, construction To me, it would be a really tragic loss We are pledged to the le�er and spirit of Virginia’s policy on According the space officially began in early to tear this building down and lose all for achieving equal housing opportunity throughout the 2023. Mini projects within the major that accumulated history of these maCommonwealth. We encourage and support adver�sing renovation included structural repairs terials and the knowledge that went and marke�ng programs in which there are no barriers to replacing the steel “skeleton” from the into building with them and to start obtaining housing because of race, color, religion, na�onal the inside out, building a concrete ad- over just doesn’t feel quite right.” dition onto the back and navigating It is difficult to visualize all the origin, sex, elderliness, familial status or handicap. the challenge of outfitting an old brick work that goes into such a massive building with modern electrical and renovation, but Yoder expects conAll real estate adver�sed herein is subject to Virginia’s plumbing systems. struction to near completion in spring In keeping with National Register 2024. In the meantime, Bridgewafair housing law which makes it illegal to adver�se any preference, limita�on or discrimina�on because of race, of Historic Places guidelines, Yoder’s ter waits in anticipation as the encolor, religion, na�onal origin, sex, elderliness, familial crew has been careful to refurbish as tire ground floor becomes a Macado’s of the original glass windows as restaurant and the second story will status or handicap, or inten�on to make any such reference, many possible while making new versions of be turned into three, reconfigured luxlimita�on or discrimina�on.’ This newspaper will not the frames that are too far gone and ury apartments. knowingly accept adver�sing for real estate that violated re-doing the front of the building to the fair housing law. Our readers are hereby informed that include its original latticed balcony Contact Harleigh Cupp at 540-5746279 or hcupp@dnronline.com all dwellings adver�sed in this newspaper are available on above the storefronts as well as pre-

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home — a builder grade house that over time they customized to their liking. The couple completed many of the DIY projects themselves, with help from YouTube tutorials.

“I want my house to feel like a hug when anyone comes in,” Clark said. “I want people to feel like, ‘Wow, I love this here. I could take a nap!’ Everyone is welcome here.”

Clark said she likes to shop “open box” on Amazon or at Habitat for Humanity’s ReStore. She also finds discounted items on Facebook Marketplace and pokes around the local Goodwill stores. In the summer, she is often found at yard sales, and she never misses a Route 11 Yard Crawl.

“I think a lot of people dismiss thrifting because they think they don’t have the money to spend on an item or the time to upcycle what they find,” she said. “But they do — more than they realize. It’s patience.”

She visits most local thrift stores two times a week, when she’s in town grocery shopping. It only takes

about 10 minutes to look around, she said, and she often leaves with a few must-have items to add to her collection. Occasionally, she leaves empty-handed.

“There’s a fine line for me,” she said. “Not buying something just because it’s cheap. It’s important to buy something that fits your style otherwise you might end up with a home full of stuff you don’t love.”

Sometimes it takes a little longer to find that unique piece. Take the buffet in Clark’s dining room. Knowing what she wanted and recognizing that it might take a little time, Clark finally found the item at a decent price — two months after she started looking.

Touring her cozy home, Clark said she picks up things along the way before redoing an entire space.

“I do buy things new, usually on sale. And because I’m always rearranging, I’m usually trying to find a new location within our home to use the same items.”

Clark said her home is 70% thrifted and 100% discounted. It’s

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a complete reflection of the couple’s personality, which Clark said is what makes her home — home.

“A lot of times people will ask me how I do it,” she said. “The only thing I can influence you to do is shop local stores and look for sales.”

While Clark doesn’t consider herself an influencer, her TikTok followers would beg to differ. A recent video that she posted went viral. Despite her popularity, Clark said she doesn’t let social media or trends strongly influence her style. Rather, as long as it makes her happy, she just “does it”.

Thrifted treasures are throughout Clark’s beautifully decorated home.

The chandeliers hanging from her ceilings came from Facebook Marketplace. A side table in the bathroom, which she updated with some furniture stain, now looks brand-new. The farmhouse sink in the kitchen was an Amazon open box purchase, which Clark said she considers thrifting.

“You learn over the years,” she said. “Collecting takes time.”

As the Christmas season quickly approaches, each year Clark trans-

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forms her home into a winter wonderland, with magical trees nestled in the corners, Christmas bells chiming and the smell of peppermint welcoming Santa down the chimney.

“I buy a lot of things out of season too,” she said. “Thrifting for holiday decor, everyone is going to buy it in November and December but if you’re buying it in July you’re going to get it at a cheaper price.”

Clark said over the summer she picked up a lot of garland, vintage ornaments, nutcrackers and old sleigh bells.

“Lights — that’s another thing for me. I think that light creates magic and I love magical Christmas lighting.”

Her biggest advice: don’t be afraid to shop out of season. Look for those Thanksgiving finds in the summer, while shopping for beach towels. Purchase those Santas at the Yard Crawl.

“I guess I want people to know that you have the ability to create whatever you want, it just might take work, a little patience and a lot of sweat.”

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VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22

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CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20

You may have difficulty reaching people Virgo, enjoy a unique chance to spend Aquarius, this week you may encounter this week, Aries. Whether it’s difficulty quality time with someone you love. Enjoy someone who is very interested in you. The getting attention or tech issues affecting the experience in the moment and resolve to resulting attention can be quite flattering. communication, use the situation as an spend more time together.

You’ll need to decide if it should go further. opportunity to relax.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Situations that arise this week could have you An unexpected meeting with a friend and Taurus, a challenging project may lead you feeling stressed, Pisces. Find ways you can subsequent conversation could leave you to throw yourself into work even more than separate yourself from certain situations that feeling a little shaken, Libra. You will learn usual over the course of the week. Remember rile you up, even if it means a five-minute break. things that give you a new perspective. to take time to exhale.

Visit someone in person if you are looking to catch up or have a meaningful conversation, Gemini. Skip impersonal text messages or social media posts and meet face-to-face.

Unfortunate financial news may come your way, Cancer. Take the developments in stride and resolve to overcome them. Seek advice on how to do so, if necessary.

Leo, there is a strong desire for romance surrounding you. Whether you want to spice up a current relationship or are seeking a new one, this is the week to put out feelers.

You could experience a desire to make sudden changes to your home life, work situation or even a relationship, Scorpio. Stagnation has set in, but now is not the time for big moves.

Sagittarius, if a message arrives from someone who lives far away, you may be prompted to hop in the car or on a plane and visit that person. An impromptu trip could be fun.

Look into all of the facts surrounding an offer to increase your income, Capricorn. It could be too good to be true, or it might be a legitimate deal. You need to sort things out.

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