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Nov-Dec '09 Contents

Nov-Dec '09 Cover
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Articles

Shadows on the Roanoke Part III
("Clarksville Then & Thener")
By Auntie Bellum

Fighter Flight Against Cancer
(Event Coverage)

Fighter Flight Against Cancer
(Photo Gallery)

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Special Section
The Southside Equestrian

Blessing of the Hounds
(In the Olde Tradition)

Blessing of the Hounds
(Photo Gallery)

Equestrian Academics
(Academic Programs in SSVA)

Ask Me One Question
(Advice for New Horse Owners)

Just Horsing Around
(Horse Humor & Cartoons)

Horse Ads Explained
(Humor?)

No Need To Explain
(Things You Won't Have to Tell a Horse Person)

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Columns

South Winds
()
By FCOIT

Southside Gardener
(Monthly "To Do List")
By William H. McCaleb

Ask Bubba - Advice
(Parody)
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Departments

Editor's Page
(From The Horse's Mouth)
V & B Comics
(Verrnack & Blupirk)

Farm & Ag Info

Farmers Markets Listing (FMs in or near SSVA)

Festivals & Events
Nov & Dec Events

Press Releases

VCE Master Gardener Course (Course Info)

SVHEC Launches New College for Life Long Learning (Begins December 7th)

 

Past Issues

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Articles


 


Shadows On The Roanoke Part III

  From its early days as a river ford jealously tended by the Occoneechee, through the land deed of William Royster, Clarksville's river access has been an important part of its development.
  Wander through the years as Clarksville's history unfolds in  "Shadows On The Roanoke Part III" >>>
By Auntie Bellum

 

Fighter Flight Against Cancer

  In November, the Keeling Sky Raiders Radio Controlled Model Aircraft Club sponsored a three-day event at the Danville Regional Airport, to raise money to help find a cure for cancer. This second annual event was a success in many ways.
  For details and the story of this great event read Fighter Flight Against Cancer >>.


Special Section
The Southside Equestrian

 

Blessing of the Hounds
(In The Olde Tradition - Article)

   A centuries old tradition, the Blessing of the Hounds is still celebrated today. When invited to witness a blessing we jumped at the chance. Follow along as we join the Stonewall Hounds for the blessing and the hunt, in the scenic hills of Virginia.
   Read the Blessing of the Hounds >>

 

Blessing of the Hounds (Photo Gallery)

   Even though pictures don't convey the feeling one gets in person, they may be the next closest thing.
   View the Blessing in Pictures >>

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Equestrian Academics
(Academic Programs in SSVA)

   With some of the finest Universities and Schools in the country, and a love of all things horse, Virginia combines the two into some excellent Programs.
   We visited two such facilities in Southside to see what they have to offer, for both students and the public.
   See what we learned about Southside's Equestrian Academics >>

 

Ask Me One Question
(Advice for Horse Owners)

   We asked experienced horse people around Southside,
   "If there was one question you wish a new or prospective horse horse owner would ask, what would it be?"
   Read their answers here >>

 

Just Horsing Around >>
(Horse Humor & Cartoons)
   

 

Horse Ads Explained >>
(Humor?)
   If you are confused by all the terms used in Horse Ads, this lighthearted glossary may help. (Or maybe not)
   

 

No Need To Explain >>
   There are some things You Won't Have to Tell a Horse Person, but others may never understand. If you have ever been owned by a horse or want to be...
   


 

 


 

 


 

 


 

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Regular Columns





  Southside Gardener

  By William H. McCaleb

  Even in the colder months there are things to do around the lawn and garden.
  The Virginia Cooperative Extension and the Southside Master Gardeners give us some suggestions. Plus some tips for ripening tomatoes and a little something to tickle the funny bone in the Southside Gardener. >>>

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  Southwinds

  Take a collection of thoughts, sprinkle with a few quotes on life, stir with gusto and you have a recipe for this month's column. Read "Just Thinking" in >>> this month's Southwinds. >>>
By FCOIT

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  Ask Bubba

  Bubba offers up some creative tree trimming ideas and some holiday recipes.
  Is Bubba getting in to the Holiday spirit? Or is he just getting into the sprits in the liquor cabinet?
  You decide in this month's edition of Ask Bubba >>>

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  V & B Comics

  Verrnack & Blupirk taking are some holiday road trips too.  Hitch a ride here. >>>

 

 

 

 

 

 

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