Cold Weather Tests Clarke County Farmers and North American Breeders
The extreme cold disrupts Clarke County farming with frozen water, extra feed needs, and heated water for cattle. North American Breeders reports minimal impact on bulls though semen and winter gear show strain. Dairy operations, such as David Childs’s, face frozen ponds and diesel starting issues while Walnut Hall Farm notes horses tolerate the cold with ice maintenance and shelter use.
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North American
Schofield
David Childson
West Virginia State Line
David Childs, Jr
Childs
Winter Hard Labor With Brisk Farm Supplies In Clarke County
The Clarke County community copes with cold weather as farm suppliers report brisk business. Arthur Shane's Repair Shop in Boyce handles frozen water line repairs with welding to unfreeze lines. Berryville Feed Store notes lighter but steady rushes for horse cattle and bird feed. Bull herds at North American Breeders endure ice covered paddocks and farmers provide extra hay. Digges Brothers near White Post describe cows seeking shelter near milking areas.
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Arthur Shane
Boyce
Shane
Richard Loughborough
Berryville
Shenandoah River
Loughborough
Farmers Warned That Stock Can Be Hurt by Cold Weather
A local veterinarian cautions farmers that cold weather can harm stock especially pregnant animals. He notes most older stock have adjusted well, but care is urged to protect vulnerable livestock during cold spells.
Librarians to Meet in Clarke County Tri District gathering at high school library
Clarke County librarians held the January Tri District meeting at the Clarke County High School library. Karen Harris and Susie Morrison provided music as members arrived. Norma Forsythe welcomed the group and Wade Johnson spoke, with plans announced for National Library Week April 17 23 and committees to publicize it.
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Clarke County
Karen Harris
Johnson- Williams Intermediate
Susie Morrison
Johnson- Williams
Norma Forsythe
Clarke County Group
Wade Johnson
Roy Batterton
Nancy Lichliter
Robert E. Ayler
Mary Froehlich
Frederick County Junior High
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Star
Clarke
Tim Schofield
Walnut Hall Farm
William Gilbert
J Miles Cary
John Digges
White
Winchester Evening Star
Porky Anderson
Clarke County Concern
Digges Brothers
White Post
J Miles Cory
Henry W. Block
H&r Block
Block
Loudon
Winchester
Main Berryville
Tommy Polhamus
Glendale Farm
Rt. 761
Polhamus
Safe
Federal Deposit Insurance Corp
Bue Bank
Bank of
Federal Reserve
Federal Deposit Insurance Cation
Modern
Woodmen of America
Woodmen
Modern Woodmen OF America
Fraternal Life Insurance
Rock Island
Illinois
Russell M. Stoneking
Bellview Ave
Glendon C. Wine
FIC
Timberville
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