Local news from clubs and civic organizations

Local news from clubs and civic organizations

Staunton synagogue invites neighbors to Shabbat

Local news from clubs and civic organizations

I think Mazie’s been with us three weeks now. Monday makes four weeks.

Two local bed-and-breakfasts offer European-style options

Local news from clubs and civic organizations

Local news from clubs and civic organizations

As an avid fan of all things Oprah, I’m pretty tuned into her shows even though I’m rarely home to watch, and have a subscription to her magazine which I read religiously. Yet even I have to say I was shocked to hear (from my mother, nonetheless) that last Friday’s show was about sex, and a segment was devoted to (people uncomfortable with this topic, stop reading now) sex toys.

The recent coverage of our new First Lady seems to be lacking in depth.

President Barack Obama gives the U.S. outlook

AARP and IRS program provides no cost returns

Kay’s Mazie escapes again under my husband’s watch.

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It’s been almost two weeks since Kay’s Mazie came to live with us.

You have to take your pet out everyday but, when the temperatures drop how cold is too cold…for them? WJBF News Channel 6’s Barclay Bishop has the answers.

While the rest of the community heaped its plates with ham, turkey and pie, Chassidy Ashby, of Churchville, practiced portion control.

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Get a load of this face.

Mazie came to live with my husband, Jim, and me Monday night. We picked her and her loot up from Kay’s friend, Jane, and brought her to our new home (we just bought it Dec. 4 - I guess we’re not visitors any longer. Does that mean we’re locals?)

Most “able-bodied” folks take everyday movements for granted. They get out of bed every morning, put their clothes on, brush their teeth, eat breakfast and get going for the day.

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Ever since I heard that Kay had passed away, I’d wanted to post something here, hoping the Universe would whisk it away to where she is, so that she knows how much she will be missed.

It was 1966 when Dr. Maulana Karenga, a lecturer in ethics and African studies at California State University in Long Beach, put forth the idea of Kwanzaa, a seven-day observance (from Dec. 26 to Jan. 1) based on the African concept of Kawaida, a Swahili word for a cooperative, ethics-based philosophy.

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Celebrating the reclamation of a temple

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The Blue Ridge Bells, of C.F. Richards Jr. Academy in Staunton, led by Director Mandy Wightman, perform for the children and staff at the Boys and Girls Club of Waynesboro, Staunton and August County on the evening of Dec.10. The group also performed for the public Wednesday at 7 p.m. at C.F. Richards Jr. Academy and will perform on Thursday at 1 p.m. at the Staunton Wal-mart. The public is invited to attend.

Former employees return to live where they toiled

With the sagging economy, the holiday gift giving season is taking on a new meaning this year. It’s not all about who can spend the most money. In some cases, it’s about who can save the most.