Clarke County Fair Opens Monday With Weeklong Events
The 24th Clarke County Fair sponsored by the Raritan Club runs Monday through Saturday August 20–25 at the Raritan Horse grounds one mile west of Berryville on Rt 7. Highlights include Miss Clarke County Fair Little Miss Clarke County contests tractor and horse pulls calf scramble greased pig scrambles grandstand shows and nightly entertainment by Sunshine Express Peggy Sue and Sonny Wright and the Vicksburgs. Admission 50 cents children and $1.50 adults. five day season tickets $5.
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Clarke County Fair to Host Open Art Show by Local Artists
Clarke County artist Marianne Charmot announced an open art show at the Clarke County Fair. Paintings will be accepted for display only on Monday, with a stiff cutoff at 8 p.m. No works will be accepted after that time.
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Discount Program for Senior Citizens Expands in Blue Ridge Area
The Blue Ridge Board of Realtors organizes a senior citizens discount plan in Winchester Berryville and Front Royal offering at least 10 percent off or service discounts. Twenty five businesses have signed up with plans to publish a directory and provide wallet cards and window stickers. volunteers urge more merchants to join. Local Realtor Nancy Simon notes early support and a goal of 300 merchants, with proceeds aiding elderly assistance.
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Weather summary for Northern Valley and Virginia area
Mostly sunny pleasant today with highs near 80. Tonight partly cloudy and mild lows around 60. Saturday partly sunny with a chance of showers and highs in the 80s. Extended forecast calls for a chance of showers Sunday and Tuesday, with fair conditions Monday and highs in the 80s.
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Death Toll in Fastnet Yacht Race Rises to Eighteen
The storm battered event off southern England claims 18 lives as another body is recovered. Of 306 starters 82 finished 189 retired and 23 sunk or abandoned. Only Grimalkin Polar Bear and Griffin are confirmed sunk. Insurance losses near 11.3 million dollars.
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