Christmas Greenery Thrives at Weber's Nursery Display
Weber's Nursery on Martinsburg Pike transforms a former greenhouse into a 51 by 9.5 foot holiday sales area filled with poinsettias blooming plants and festive decor. Katherine Ward and Mary Nicholson create wreaths as buyers shop for ornaments ribbons and fresh flowers. The operation sold 15 000 poinsettias to start the season and expects a new 30 by 100 foot display building to unify the garden center.
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Jessica Sullivan
Star
Living
Weber's
Martinsburg Pike
Katherine Ward
She
Mary Nicholson
Weber’s
Martinsburg
W.va
Jerry Fout
Mike Weber
Weber's Nursery
Energy Tip: Cut heat and save water in laundry
A federal consumer affairs tip urges lower washer temperatures to save water and money. Using cold rinses saves about eight gallons per load, and switching wash from hot to warm trims hot water use. Gas or electric heaters affect savings. line drying reduces dryer costs.
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Federal Ice of Consumer Affairs
Whiting's Neck Equestrian Centre Christmas Carrousel
Whiting's Neck Equestrian Centre in West Virginia hosts its third annual Christmas Carrousel and Open Day six miles north of Shepherdstown and near Martinsburg. The 2 PM Saturday program features gymnastics on horseback, musical rides, an activity ride, and a dressage exhibition by Mary Rose with a Lusitano stallion imported from Portugal. Free admission with a tax deductible donation requested to the U S Equestrian Team.
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Whiting’s Neck Equestrian Centre Inc
Shepherdstown
W. Va
Martinsburg
Mary Rose
Portugal
U.S
Lantern Lighting Signals Opening of Christmas on the Farm
Belle Grove marks the start of its Christmas on the Farm celebration from December 16 to 23 with candlelit tours at the limestone mansion. The event features 18th century carols, period-influenced decor, and live performances by Helen Sampsell, the Handbell Choir, the Strasburg High School String Ensemble, and the Daniel Morgan Middle School choir. Admission is $1 for adults and 50 cents for children. hours vary daily with openings 4 to 9 p.m. on opening day and 6 to 9 p.m. thereafter. Located one mile south of Middletown on Route 11, contact 869-2028 for details.
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Belle Grove
Shenandoah Valley
Helen Sampsell
Winchester
Winchester Presbyterian Church
Strasburg High School
Daniel Morgan Middle School
Middletown
Food Allergies Less Common Than Many People Believe
Denver AP reports researchers at the National Asthma Center found only about 35 percent of 71 children labeled with food allergies actually had true allergies. Doctors cite misdiagnosis from parental belief, patch tests, and reliance on food avoidance leading to malnutrition in some cases.
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Denver
National Asthma Center
Allan Bock
Bock
Charles May
National Jewish Hospital- National Asthma Center
Beck
Nomena Ae
Haley Sales Prestat
Birthmarks fade but some need care say doctors
A report on common birthmarks including salmon patches and strawberry marks. Experts note most fade by age one but some may signal health issues requiring dermatology input and avoid unnecessary surgery.
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Winchester Evening Star
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Thomas Jefferson
Isaac Hite
National Trust For Historic Preservation
Virginia
Hite
Tina Rabin
The
National Trust
Theodore Sande
Charles Lyle
Jane E. Brody
N.Y
New York
Saenies Tehes
John A. Parrish
Barbara A. Gilchrest
Thomas B. Fitzpatrick
Gary Brauner
Fort Lee
N.J
American Academy of Dermatology
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