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How to Teach Your Children to Be Household Helpers
July 2024 Story courtesy of NewsUSA Children can begin learning and participating in household duties as young as 2. While handling the tasks yourself may be easier and less time-consuming, involving your children in the home can bring a sense of joy and togetherness,...
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Dressed to Impress
Berrylicious!
Baking with blueberries July 2024 Blueberry Buckle recipe courtesy of Janet Hoffman, Madison, Va Ingredients: Sauce: ¾ cup milk 1 egg 2 cups all-purpose flour ¾ cup sugar 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder ¾ teaspoon salt ¼ cup shortening 2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries,...
Standing Tall
REC receives Tree Line USA designation for 23rd year July 2024 by Gregg MacDonald, Staff Writer Every year, Rappahannock Electric Cooperative’s Vegetation Management Team and contractors play a critical role in improving the reliability of its members. They remove...
Downtown Charm Meets Uptown Quality
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Slowing Pains
A nutritional approach for easing chronic pain July 2024 by Vanessa LaFaso Stolarski, Contributing Columnist Some people claim to be able to predict the weather by joint pain flare-ups, but barometric pressure isn’t the only culprit and medicine isn’t always the only...
Dialing It Down
Signs your HVAC system might be in trouble July 2024 by Miranda Boutelle, Contributing Columnist Q: How do I know if my HVAC system is malfunctioning? A: There are a few warning signs to watch out for if your heating and cooling system needs to be repaired or...
An Intelligent Approach
Potential future uses of AI in the co-op world July 2024 by Scott Flood, Contributing Columnist Unless you’ve just awakened from an incredibly long nap, you've probably been hearing plenty about artificial intelligence. Much of what you’ve heard is likely either...
Keeping Rover Happy
How to support your pet’s health during summer July 2024 story courtesy of Family Features As a pet parent, you know your pet’s needs are continually evolving. That’s true during different stages of growth and even as the seasons change. Part of supporting your pet...
Keeping Kids Energized
Three tips for fueling summer adventures July 2024 story courtesy Family Features Summer is the time to get outside and remember the importance of outdoor activities that can be enjoyed as a family. Encouraging children at an early age to participate in outdoor...
Keeping Cool
Four ways to reduce energy bills this summer July 2024 story courtesy of Family Features With temperatures forecasted to run at least two degrees higher than historical averages across more than half the country, according to projections from AccuWeather, heat waves...
Bringing Nature’s Beauty Indoors
How to best care for fresh-cut flowers July 2024 story courtesy of Family Features The beauty of having a garden is that buds continually bloom on one plant or another throughout most of the year. While this provides lovely views from your windows, it can also be nice...
A Rural Fourth
Even if you’re facing the holidays without beloved members of your family, there’s still lots to do for the holiday hustle.
Not Our First Rodeo
July 2024 We are now fully into the summer season, and what better way to kick it off than with our Fourth of July holiday, a significant event that commemorates the establishment of our great country. This holiday holds a special place in our hearts, not only for its...
Service Through Sacrifice
For NOVEC foreman, work is a family affair July 2024 by Jim Robertson, Staff Writer A former servant to his country as a U.S. Coast Guardsman, Kyle Sarvis has served the members of Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative for nearly 13 years. The line crew foreman and...
Service Through Sacrifice
For NOVEC foreman, work is a family affair July 2024 by Jim Robertson, Staff Writer A former servant to his country as a U.S. Coast Guardsman, Kyle Sarvis has served the members of Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative for nearly 13 years. The line crew foreman and...
