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Berryville Police Report 1/22/2012 – 1/28/2012

Feb 3 2012 | Posted in Police | Read More »

Electric Youth Tour Applications Available

Cooperative’s program teaches the “Power to Make a Difference”
Do you know a high school junior who would like the opportunity to spend a week in Washington, D.C.? If so, Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (REC) is now accepting applications from high school juniors to attend a once in a lifetime trip to the nation’s capital. REC will [...]

Feb 3 2012 | Posted in Schools | Read More »

Study Links Daily Consumption of Diet Soft Drinks to Risk of Vascular Disease

Individuals who drink diet soft drinks on a daily basis may be at increased risk of suffering vascular events such as stroke, heart attack, and vascular death. This is according to a new study by Hannah Gardener and her colleagues from the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine and at Columbia University Medical Center. [...]

Jan 31 2012 | Posted in News | Read More »

Eagle Swimmers Set School Records

Congratulations to our record breaking Eagle Swimmers.
• Ben Marshall set a new school record in the 50 free (23.43) with his state qualifying swim on Saturday.
• Emily Deem achieved a state qualifying swim in the 50 free as well. Emily also set a new 100 back record (1:09.62) and was a member of the record [...]

Jan 31 2012 | Posted in Schools,Sports | Read More »

Virginia State Parks Offer New Pocket Ranger App

RICHMOND – Virginia State Parks are now as close as your smartphone with the introduction of the new Virginia State Parks Pocket Ranger® app. Developed collaboratively by the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation and ParksByNature, the new Pocket Ranger® Mobile Tour Guide is available at no charge thanks to the Virginia Association for Parks [...]

Jan 31 2012 | Posted in News,Virginia | Read More »

Clarke Students “Go for DECA Gold ”

CCHS DECA students proved the 2011-12 Virginia DECA theme of “Go for DECA Gold ” true on Thursday, January 26th at the 2012 DECA District Leadership Conference Competitive Events held at the Apple Blossom Mall. Students were competing against 7 schools with over 300 students participating in 15 different categories Clarke County DECA members earned [...]

Jan 31 2012 | Posted in Feature | Read More »

Michelle Hayes: Charlie’s Storm

by Michelle Hayes
Cancer doesn’t choose us by our gender, race, or age. Whether we’re kind, or unkind. Whether we’re wealthy or poor. It is an evil entity that plagues patients and tries to remove the possibility of hope. It sickens; it tortures, and it allows the human mind to even question why God would permit [...]

Jan 29 2012 | Posted in Columns | Read More »

REC Employees Donate Over $50,000

Reaching out to the community is a priority for Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (REC) employees. Through their volunteer efforts, employees donated over $50,000 to the areas served by REC in 2011.
“It is not only the dollars contributed by the individuals at the cooperative that make an impact, but also their personal involvement where they live and [...]

Jan 25 2012 | Posted in Community | Read More »

Clarke Students Make Dean’s List at Shepherd University

Two Clarke County residents have been named to the Dean’s List at Shepherd University, Chelsea Alease Korbini and Taylor Corinne Wann.
To be eligible for the Dean’s List, a student must maintain a 3.4 grade point average for the semester and carry at least 15 hours of course work or be in a professional teaching block.

Jan 25 2012 | Posted in Community | Read More »

McDonnell Announces the “Governor’s Bowl” Food and Fund Drive

In an address to the Virginia Chamber of Commerce’s “Chamber Day at the Capitol,” Governor Bob McDonnell today announced the “Governor’s Bowl” food and fund drive. The “Governor’s Bowl” campaign will run from Memorial Day to Independence Day, helping to keep Virginia’s food banks stocked during the summer months, which are typically slower for food [...]

Jan 25 2012 | Posted in News,Virginia | Read More »