A publication of the Virginia, Maryland & Delaware Association of Electric Cooperatives

It’s True

It’s True

Meet the Best in Show Winner July 2024 by Laura Emery, Staff Writer The 22nd annual Cooperative Living Youth Art Contest Best in Show winner is True, daughter of Peter and Melissa Gleich of Lexington, Va. For the 2024 contest, kindergarten through fifth grade students...

To Can … or Not to Can?

To Can … or Not to Can?

Mecklenburg County, Va., teacher recalls father’s passion for gardening July 2024 by Michelle Greene Dean, Contributing Writer To most people, a jar of canned string beans is just that: a jar of canned string beans. Some feel that canning any vegetable is unnecessary....

Bringing Nature’s Beauty Indoors

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...

Downtown Charm Meets Uptown Quality

Downtown Charm Meets Uptown Quality

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Keeping Rover Happy

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...

Berrylicious!

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,...