NOVEC Lineworkers Compete in International Lineman’s Rodeo

NOVEC Lineworkers Compete in International Lineman’s Rodeo

It wasn’t their first rodeo, but it was the biggest. Lineworkers Johnny Lanzetta (above) and Jeremy Jenkins represented NOVEC in the October International Lineman’s Rodeo in Kansas. Five different events tested their climbing abilities, equipment repair skills, and...

NOVEC HELPS’ 5th Day of Caring Assists Local Nonprofits

NOVEC HELPS Chair Nan Musick said that they chose to assist two organizations this year because so many wanted to give their time. NOVEC employees got right to work cleaning, painting, sorting and packing food, washing vehicles, and helping out with yard work needs...

Peace of Mind

Peace of Mind

NOVEC Solutions Protection Plans Help Homeowners be Prepared Some surprises are joyous, like birthday parties. Others, like an emergency repair on a gas, water, or sewer line ... less joyous. Much, much less joyous. Many homeowners don’t even realize they are...

Stronger Together

Stronger Together

VMDAEC celebrates 80 years October 2024 by Gregg MacDonald, Staff Writer In 1964, when U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Orville Freeman proclaimed Co-Op Month a nationally recognized event to be celebrated annually each October, the Virginia, Maryland & Delaware...

Vanquish Vacation Weight

Vanquish Vacation Weight

Some simple steps to shed the surplus October 2024 by Vanessa LaFaso Stolarski, Contributing Columnist Returning from vacation with a few extra pounds is common and nothing to get too obsessive about. After all, you enjoyed your time away. There’s no need to ruin the...

Carve Out Some Time for These Pumpkin Recipes

Carve Out Some Time for These Pumpkin Recipes

Soft Cinnamon Pumpkin Cookies recipe courtesy of Sophia Jennings Ingredients: 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour ½ teaspoon baking soda ¼ teaspoon baking powder ¼ teaspoon salt ½ cup butter, melted ½ cup granulated sugar, divided ¼ cup brown sugar ½ teaspoon vanilla extract 1...

Of Light & Magic

Of Light & Magic

Every Halloween, Noel Dickover turns the front lawn of his Centreville, Va., home into a sprawling showcase of beautifully intricate, hand-carved pumpkins, all softly aglow.