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Summer is in full swing with all the popular vacation spots filling up and outdoor activities taking place everywhere you look.

Laying It On The Line

Laying It On The Line

THE VIRGINIA, MARYLAND & DELAWARE ASSOCIATION OF ELECTRIC COOPERATIVES hosted its 19th annual Gaff-n-Go Lineworker Rodeo in May. More than 200 utility lineworkers from seven states, including North and South Carolina, New York and California, gathered at The Meadow Event Park in Doswell, Va., on May 19 and 20 for the two-day competition, which also featured more than 60 vendor exhibits and a barbecue competition.

Stop Being A Carbo-Phobe

Stop Being A Carbo-Phobe

Five reasons to include carbohydrates in your diet July 2023 By Vanessa LaFaso Stolarski, Contributing Columnist When it comes to nutrition, proteins and fats get all the glory, while carbohydrates get sent to the corner like an undisciplined classroom student....

Flower Power

Flower Power

Dahee “Diana” Baek, daughter of Hyunsoo “Henney” Baek and Amy Yang, won Best In Show in the 21st annual Cooperative Living Youth Art Contest. Her winning submission was a beautifully painted picture of a basket of freshly picked red tulips sitting on a chair, with a person seen through an open door tending to more tulips in the yard.

Living Your Best Life

Living Your Best Life

It may not be widely known that women face unique risk factors for stroke throughout their lifetime. Things like pregnancy, preeclampsia and chronic stress can increase the risk for high blood pressure, a leading cause of stroke.

Fruity Summer DESSERTS

Fruity Summer DESSERTS

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