A big thanks for memorial bike tour
On behalf of the Town of Berryville, we would like to thank all of those involved who made the third annual Rich Rau Memorial Bike Tour and Pancake Breakfast a wonderful tribute to our friend and colleague.The event's sponsors included Berryville Main Street, Blue Ridge Bicycles, Broy and Son Pump ... | 0 comments
Paying the piper
The United States has been enjoying a play now, pay later party. Now we must pay the piper -- in Leesburg, Richmond and Washington. Real estate taxes are Loudoun’s chief source of revenue, and three quarters of its budget funds schools. Compassion for taxpayers in a slowing economy has obscured ... | 0 comments
Post-election praises
Political campaigning happens to be a delightful experience in Berryville. I want to thank the voters of our town for giving me the opportunity, the privilege and the honor of being your mayor for the next four years. I met many wonderful people during my door-to-door campaign. To those of ... | 0 comments
Thank you, Art at the Mill supporters
Art at the Mill, the primary fundraiser of the Clarke County Historical Association, concluded its spring showing on May 11 with another successful 16-day display of amazing art, community participation, and great sales at the Burwell-Morgan Mill in Millwood. So many new volunteers offered their time and energy, more ... | 0 comments
Plenty of appreciation is in order
I wish to thank everyone who expressed their support by voting for me in the Town Council race for Ward 1 on May 6. I thank those who invited me into their homes; those who distributed campaign literature, and those who displayed my signs in their yards.Most especially, I was ... | 0 comments
Stealing a symbol of love and grief
I lost my 24-year-old son in a car accident in March 2006. He was a precious gift that was snatched away before I realized how great it really was. Faith is the only thing that keeps you connected to this earth. I've learned that the loss of a child is ... | 0 comments
Closing night and closing thanks
When the curtain came down after yet another standing ovation for Wayside Theatre’s smash hit production of "Driving Miss Daisy" on Sat., April 26, it also unfortunately meant that it was time to turn out the lights on Wayside Theatre’s continued presence at the Royal Phoenix site in Front Royal.Our ... | 0 comments
'Think in terms of inclusion rather than exclusion'
Working with low income individuals and families for many years, I always tried to keep in mind some advice a friend once gave me about deciding who should receive services. He told me during one of our deliberations that we should think in terms of inclusion rather than exclusion. Find ... | 0 comments
High school graduation info
We have received a number of queries from parents concerning the location of this year's high school graduation in the event of rain.On Nov. 19, 2007, at the School Board's regular meeting, Dr. Smalley announced that for the 2008 graduation, she had reserved the facility of Butcher Center at Sheperd ... | 0 comments
Shelly Pine
The children of Clarke County were provided a physical and mentally stimulating learning opportunity on April 26 at D.G. Cooley Elementary School. The Clarke County Sheriff’s Office, Berryville Police Department and Clarke County Public Schools staff hosted a bike safety rodeo, where children learned about the laws of bike riding, ... | 0 comments
Kentucky Derby Deaths
The tragic death of Eight Belles in last weekend’s Kentucky Derby is justifiably making headlines around the world. But closer to home and ignored by most, another horse collapsed and apparently died, according to an eyewitness, after running a race at a Kentucky Derby “party” held by a local charity ... | 0 comments
Kudos to public safety officials for bike safety rodeo
The children of Clarke County were provided a physical and mentally stimulating learning opportunity on April 26 at D.G. Cooley Elementary School. The Clarke County Sheriff’s Office, Berryville Police Department and Clarke County Public Schools staff hosted a bike safety rodeo, where children learned about the laws of bike riding, ... | 0 comments
'Thoroughbreds are accidents waiting to happen'
The tragic death of Eight Belles in last weekend’s Kentucky Derby is justifiably making headlines around the world. But closer to home and ignored by most, another horse collapsed and apparently died, according to an eyewitness, after running a race at a Kentucky Derby “party” held by a local charity ... | 0 comments
School board mired in contention and controversy
It is discouraging to observe that the Clarke County School Board is once again the focus of contention and controversy within our community. After the dramatic turnover of the School Board's membership in our recent election, the new Board's primary agenda should be to reassure the public that the quality ... | 1 comment
Berryville volunteers spring into action
Berryville Main Street would like to thank all of the volunteers who came to help with Clean-Up and Arbor Day last week. Jeane Cromer and families from Troop 500 brought mulch for the Main Street trees, as well as separating and bagging the 250 seedlings donated by the Virginia Extension ... | 0 comments
'Community needs to work together'
For the last three years, the United Way of Northern Shenandoah Valley has used Cinco de Mayo as a vehicle to celebrate cultural diversity and to bring our Spanish Speaking and English Speaking communities together. Although a “fiesta” is not planned for 2008, we wish to use this opportunity to ... | 0 comments