2022 Vol 1 – Spring

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March 17, 2022

by phillip gillis I. Painting The ephemeral colors dancing on the horizon in a daring ballet of lavenders, not purple, and rust, like metal weathered in many storms, and periwinkle blue, like “mother’s dress,” lost in a mystic confusion even if Bob and Vincent did it better. II. Music The rhythms and lyrics bouncing around- …

Celebrating 50 Years – Semora Volunteer Fire Department

March 25, 2022

Story by Phyliss Boatwright Photos provided by Semora Volunteer Fire Department The Semora Volunteer Fire Department (SVFD) will mark its 50th anniversary on April 23 and, according to members, there is much to celebrate, commemorate, and look back upon with pride. For one thing, members of the SVFD told me, from its beginnings in the …

Find a Dragonfly at the Plant Sale

March 31, 2022

By Carol Nelson – VCE Southside Master Gardener Spring 2022 The mornings are still a little cool to see many flying insects in our gardens – but in a couple weeks the butterflies and moths will be out in force, as well as the peskier sorts like mosquitoes, midges, and winged termites. Soon we will …

Welcome to Hawkfield Manor

March 7, 2022

Story and photos by Heather Hawkins Spring 2022 Our names are Jonathan and Heather Hawkins, and, along with our six children: Jason (15), Tyler (14), Micah (12), Emilie (10), Olivia (8), and Benjamin (3), we own and run Hawkfield Manor on our cousin’s farm in rural Person County. Our cousins have supported us in our …

Stepping Back in Time with Abbott’s

March 7, 2022

Story by John Theo Jr. Photos provided by Abbott’s Farm, Garden, and Gun Spring 2022 The logo says it all:  Abbott Farm, Garden, and Gun. What could be more American than that? Located at 445 South Main Street in Halifax, Va., it is a must-stop for any visitor passing through, or the rare resident who …

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