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1. Petition Seeks To Close Caves To Protect Bats 2010-02-09 A petition recently filed by a national conservation organization in an effort to protect bat populations could result in the closing of some caves in Rockingham County. 2. Stove Cited For Broadway Home Fire 2010-02-06 Fire from a wood stove is believed to be the cause of a blaze Thursday night that damaged a Broadway home, a fire official said Friday. 3. Snow Business 2010-02-06 HARRISONBURG - Jerry Hall stood outside his Downtown Shoe Shine Parlor Friday morning as the snow fell, smoking a cigarette and looking out on a quiet Court Square. 4. Officials Gird For A 28-Inch Blast 2010-02-05 HARRISONBURG - The threat of a third major snowstorm in less than two months bore down on the central Valley Thursday, as the National Weather Service issued a winter storm warning for Rockingham County and surrounding areas. 5. A Blizzard Of Shopping 2010-02-05 HARRISONBURG - With the looming storm threatening to keep local folks homebound for two days or more, central Valley residents crowded hardware and grocery stores Thursday, snapping up everything from shovels and snowmelt to staples like bread and milk. 6. Artistic Kicks 2010-02-04 For certain fashionistas, every outfit is a chance to create a work of art. For Mik Wright, it's mostly about the shoes - the ones he makes, that is. 7. Are You Ready For Some Football (Food)? 2010-02-03 For Washington Redskins fans Dawn and John Morris, the last mega-exciting Super Bowl Sunday was in 1992, the most recent time their team made it to the big show - and 10 years before the couple threw their very first Super Bowl party. 8. Beyond Hosts Haiti Relief Fundraiser 2010-01-29 About two years ago, Cy Khochareun, one of the owners of Beyond restaurant in Harrisonburg, took part in a 10-day mission trip to Haiti through his church, Valley Church of Christ. 9. Princesses For A Cause 2010-01-23 On the wall in the kitchen of the Hair Mill in Mount Jackson, there's a sign that reads, 10. Bowl Of Good Owners To Raise Funds For Haiti 2010-01-22 When the magnitude-7.0 earthquake hit Haiti last week, Ernie Didot felt the tremors. Didot, who's part-owner of A Bowl of Good Café in Harrisonburg, was in Guatemala at the time. 11. One Prickly Pet? 2010-01-16 From the dining room of an old farmhouse comes a slight squeaking noise. Seated in the adjacent living room, Jenner Brunk tilts her head. 12. Breakfast Appetizers Offer Something For Everyone 2009-12-30 Planning the menu for your New Year's Eve party is easy - finger foods, snack mixes and champagne, champagne, champagne. Planning the menu for the day-after breakfast can be more difficult. 13. Sugarplum, Anyone? 2009-12-23 We've all heard of them. Of the visions of sugarplums that dance in children's heads; of the figgy pudding that carolers demand after wishing you a Merry Christmas. 14. ’Tis The Season To Raise Funds 2009-12-17 To raise funds this holiday season, the Harrisonburg-Rockingham Child Day Care Center is turning to an unlikely source: Ebenezer Scrooge. 15. Downtown Gift Certificates Offer Access To Shopping, Dining 2009-12-12 No matter how carefully crafted your holiday gift list, there's always that one person who's impossible to buy for. 16. Holiday Monikers 2009-12-12 According to popular holiday songs, we're deep in the throes of 17. Santa Sightings 2009-12-10 The night before Christmas, the whereabouts of Santa Claus are well-documented. Local television stations and national networks broadcast Santa sightings; multiple Web sites are dedicated to tracking every move of the man in red and his reindeer. 18. The Life And Times Of Mrs. Claus 2009-12-05 19. A Little Lottery Luck 2009-11-14 Most people have done it. Maybe you've stopped at a 7-Eleven to grab a Powerball ticket when the jackpot hits $100 million. Maybe you spend your couch-cushion money on scratch-off tickets. 20. Reinventing A Classic 2009-11-11 With Thanksgiving approaching quickly, the minds of many chefs and holiday food connoisseurs turn to traditional turkey-day staples, including stuffing, cranberry sauce and mashed potatoes. 21. March To The Memorial 2009-11-06 Like most things involving the military, the Harrisonburg Veteran's Day Parade has its own set of traditions. 22. ‘Carmen' More Musical Than Opera In JMU Presentation 2009-11-05 When the average theatergoer thinks of opera, words such as 23. Monster Bash 2009-10-23 If you're past your trick-or-treating prime, it can be tempting to leave Halloween to the kids. But throwing a Halloween party doesn't have to be kid stuff - even if it's for your kids. 24. Get Spooked 2009-10-22 The die-hards have been preparing for months; piecing together the perfect costume, concocting the ideal witches' brew and purchasing the best possible mix of candy. 25. Move Over Batman ... It's All About Kate Gosselin And Michael Jackson This Halloween 2009-10-17 Though Melinda Bare admits to having a crush on Johnny Depp, she swears it's not the reason for her love of pirate costumes. 26. At The Helm 2009-10-10 According to Bobby Scheve, the first rule of cooking is to make sure the food looks good. 27. Savory Cinnamon 2009-09-30 When customers at Dave's Taverna in Harrisonburg see that cinnamon is one of the main ingredients in the restaurant's 28. Inside The Internet Cloud 2009-09-26 Today, it's difficult to imagine life without the Internet. We call friends in other states or countries using Skype; we plan high-school reunions solely by Facebook and we keep the world informed of even our most mundane activities via Twitter. We blog, we chat, we exchange recipes and greetings, all instantaneously while sitting behind our computer monitors. But for all its ubiquity, the Internet remains largely a mystery. 29. Egg-cellent Bakers 2009-09-23 For 13-year-old 4-H member Jared Diehl, part of the fun of participating in the baking contests at the Rockingham County Fair is the spirit of competition. 30. The Man Behind The Lens 2009-09-22 For high-school senior girls, the major issues are always about the 'do. 31. Bingo Night Offers More Than Cash Incentive 2009-09-17 Seated at a folding table in the Harrisonburg AMVETS hall, Betty Robinson scours a stack of bingo sheets, a green card-marker poised above the paper. 32. Flavors As Varied As The Peruvian Landscape 2009-09-16 Although Rosalba Alvardo has been serving traditional Peruvian food to Harrisonburg residents for almost two years, she still isn't sure they fully understand it. 33. Dailey & Vincent To Headline Grottoes Family Bluegrass Festival 2009-09-10 As the frontmen for Dailey & Vincent, the 2008 International Bluegrass Music Award's Entertainer of the Year, Jamie Dailey and Darrin Vincent are used to receiving feedback from fans. All kinds of feedback. 34. One Sweet Harvest 2009-09-09 When nights get crisp and leaves start to turn and it's time for Bergton's Martin Luther Lutheran Church to boil up a batch of apple butter, a church member calls Showalter's Orchard in Timberville to request Rome Beauty apples. 35. A Real Romantic 2009-09-05 The first time Beth Trissel entered a writing contest for unpublished romance authors, the judges told her she'd broken all the rules. 36. Art's Back In Session 2009-08-27 With students back in town and August humidity on full blast, it's easy to succumb to the end-of-summer blues. But as local universities come back to life, so do their art scenes - meaning it's the perfect time to fight your seasonal doldrums by taking in the exhibits. 37. School Lunch 101 2009-08-26 At the beginning of the school year, every new experience is preceded by a question. Do I try out for football or run cross country? 38. Scoopin' Up Some Fun 2009-08-19 Whenever Ellie and Will Michalowicz leave their home in Richmond to visit Rockingham County, they make sure to stop at Sarah's for cake cones of their favorite flavors. 39. It's Not Junk To Him ... 2009-08-15 Amasa Davis' three-car garage is packed to the rafters with relics from other people's pasts. The floor is littered with piles of discarded backpacks, tote bags, baskets and boxes. 40. SVCC Returns From Hawaii, Ready To Share All They've Learned 2009-08-11 When Shenandoah Valley Children's Choir member Nikita Burke first heard that the group would be traveling to Hawaii in July to participate in the 2009 Pacific Rim Children's Chorus Festival, she knew instantly that she wanted to go. 41. Going To The Dogs (And Cats) 2009-08-01 A typical day for Brenda Jolly involves being splashed with bathwater and cleaning up after other people's pets. And she couldn't be happier about it. 42. The Way Things Were 2009-07-23 When Rodney Eagle wants to remember the way things used to be, he needs only to look as far as the walls of his Eagle Carpet conference room. 43. Sweet Taste Of Summer 2009-07-22 When the theme in one of the classes at the Harrisonburg-Rockingham Child Day Care Center is "summer fun," the snack food of the day is Popsicles. 44. SPAM Makes Way More Than Just A Sandwich 2009-07-15 When Howie Armstrong thinks about SPAM, he remembers his grandmother. 45. Valley 4th: All-Day Affair Combines Food, Fun And Fireworks 2009-07-03 46. Cooks Find Experimentation Yields The Best Baked Beans 2009-07-01 When Kathy Branner’s five children were growing up, planning meals that each would like was a challenge. 47. Digital Broadcasting Vs. Digital Cable 2009-06-29 The digital distribution of cable television is completely separate from the federally-mandated broadcast switchover, finalized on June 12, said Steve Effros, former president of the Cable Telecommunications Association. 48. Cable's Evolution: From Airborne To Digital Delivery 2009-06-29 When the average TV watcher thinks about obtaining digital cable, the process goes something like this: Call the cable company. Arrange an installation time. Wait for the technician; when he arrives, watch him poke around and connect some wires to the cable box, and then, voila - hundreds of channels, at your fingertips. 49. Buck Burger Becomes A Baseball Star 2009-06-24 For Jerry Will, most summer evenings boil down to this: hamburgers on the grill. Not just any grill. For the past eight years, Will has manned the grill for the Clover Hill Bucks, cooking anywhere from 120 to 250 patties per night. 50. Their Chance To Shine 2009-06-20 51. Ballou Arts & Music Fest All About The Kids 2009-06-18 Greg Ballou doesn't have kids of his own, but he seems to have a handle on the things they enjoy. 52. The New Frontier? 2009-06-13 53. Serving Their Country,Honoring Their Faith 2009-05-30 At the beginning of World War II, as millions of American men waited for their draft numbers to be called and struggled with the idea of leaving home to engage in combat overseas, some Valley residents - including Harold Lehman and Jim Brunk - wrestled with other obstacles. 54. A Gardening Growth Spurt 2009-05-20 Spring is traditionally a bustling season for greenhouses, but this year local plant businesses are busier than ever - largely thanks to hordes of first-time gardeners looking to start vegetable plots in their backyards. 55. Croquet Players Prepare For State Tourney 2009-05-14 On Sunday afternoons behind Fulks Run Grocery, a small group of men gather on a manicured green to whack some balls around. 56. Put Your Garden On The Table 2009-05-13 57. EMHS Sponsors Cruise-In To Raise Funds 2009-05-12 When the Eastern Mennonite High School senior class needed to think of a spring fundraiser, Deanna Reid came up with the idea of an antique car show - and the students went full speed from there. 58. Young Artists' Recital Part Of Yearlong Bach Festival Events 2009-05-01 The harp weighs 80 pounds, has 46 strings and seven pedals and must be wheeled on a dolly from point A to point B. 59. The Playhouse's ‘Collected Stories' Explores Writers' Relationship 2009-04-28 Playhouse director Tom Arthur would categorize his latest play as a tragedy, but that doesn't mean he thinks it's sad. 60. With Madison Chic, La De Da Closing ... 2009-04-25 Bev Schubert, dressed stylishly in dark brown and turquoise, sat behind the counter at Madison Chic. 61. Astronaut Shows Girls Math, Science Can Make A Great Career 2009-04-24 During her time as a NASA astronaut, Dr. Kathryn Thompson spent almost 1,000 hours in space, ogling celestial sites that most earthlings only dream of. 62. Just Stuff It! 2009-04-22 63. Escape To The Circus 2009-04-21 If you've been in Rockingham Memorial Hospital or one of Harrisonburg's nursing homes in the past week, you may have seen Roy Dietrich. 64. Inside The Puzzlemakers' Minds 2009-04-11 Laura Taalman and Phil Riley own a bright, quiet home just past the old high school in Harrisonburg, where they live with their 4-year-old son, Calvin, and four cats. Taalman, 36, is a math professor at James Madison University; Riley, 37, writes software for Rosetta Stone. 65. Not Your Grandmother’s Easter Egg 2009-04-10 Although the celebration of Easter has many elements, from church services to afternoon ham dinners to baskets full of chocolate, its fun and whimsy can be boiled down to one item: the egg. 66. Sweet Treats Of Easter 2009-04-08 When it comes to Easter, some people are all about the candy. Everyone has their favorite - for some, it's jelly beans (according to multiple candy Web sites, more than 16 billion jelly beans are produced each year for Easter alone). 67. Fool Those Taste Buds - Sneak Healthy Ingredients Into Your Favorite Foods 2009-04-01 The idea of sneaking nutritious bits into traditionally decadent recipes isn't a new one - substituting applesauce for butter in cookie and brownie recipes, for example, is a trick that's been used for years - but popular cookbooks such as 68. At West Side Barbershop, Women Wield The Clippers 2009-03-28 Natasha Kline is finishing a customer's haircut. Using a comb, she pulls thick sections of hair up, clamps them between two fingers and uses a pair of scissors to snip the ends. As she finishes the cut, using a zebra-striped spray bottle of water to give the hair a final mist, she asks if her customer would like a neck shave. 69. MACRoCk Descends On Harrisonburg 2009-03-27 Harrisonburg might feel a bit different next weekend. Crowded. Excited. Pulsating. And maybe just a little bit .... rockin'. 70. A Political Fairy Tale 2009-03-27 If there's anything to be learned from Eastern Mennonite University's production of the Gilbert and Sullivan musical 71. Getting Centered 2009-03-21 In a large office with mint-colored walls, five women sit in a circle, laughing and talking. "I've gained five pounds, which is ridiculous," says Kimberly La Spina, 25. 72. Red River Rollercoaster Reunites - For A Night 2009-03-20 Chris Howdyshell is tired of reading bad news all the time. As an alternative, he offers this: he and wife Mariana Bowling are having a baby, due in May, and he's inviting everyone to celebrate Friday, March 27, at The Little Grill. 73. Shakespeare Center Hosts Free Performance 2009-03-20 Mistaken identity, star-crossed lovers and Oedipal complexes - all presented with a dash of comedy and a healthy helping of drama. 74. Biblical Theater Is Back 2009-03-20 Ted Swartz admits that when drama fans hear the words 75. Scones: A Teatime Treat 2009-03-11 When Margaret Shifflett opened Mrs. Hardesty’s Tea Room three years ago, one of her main goals was to blend American and British tradition. That meant the menu had to span both cultures, including American staples such as hot chocolate alongside traditional English cream teas. And for teatime snacking, rather than muffins or bagels, Shifflett opted to feature freshly-baked scones. 76. Expressing Themselves 2009-03-06 Shadowboxes, wire sculptures, collaged self-portraits and a giraffe filled with pencils. 77. Lúnasa Entertains At EMHS 2009-03-06 When the touring choir of Eastern Mennonite High School needed to raise money for their summer 2010 European trip, music director Jay Hartzler turned to another group of musicians. The fact that they happen to be European is just coincidence. 78. Activism Is In Her Blood 2009-02-28 On the day of then-presidential nominee Barack Obama's visit to Harrisonburg, Ella Pascale put on a blue plaid jacket and, like thousands of others, headed to the Convocation Center on the James Madison University campus, hoping to catch a glimpse of him. The difference was that she had been selected to meet the candidate himself - only she didn't know it. Perhaps she should have suspected. 79. Bridgewater College Stages Shaw's ‘Arms And The Man' 2009-02-20 A key part of the theatrical works of many playwrights is the idea of melodrama - a long-awaited letter arriving at the perfect moment, for example, or a woman's true love arriving at the church just before she says "I do" to another man. 80. A Party For Oscar 2009-02-20 Sally Field clutched him while sobbing, "You like me, right now, you like me!" Celebrities dress to the nines to bask in his presence; snagging him can guarantee a long career in show biz and millions watch each year to see who he'll go home with. 81. Howdyshell Tries Hand At Late Night Entertainment 2009-02-13 Chris Howdyshell doesn't have a seven-figure contract with a major TV network, but that's not keeping him from having his own late-night talk show. 82. HHS Finds A Match In ‘Hello, Dolly!' 2009-02-13 Perched on the edge of the Harrisonburg High School stage, junior Jessica Rutledge pulled off her tan Ugg boots and tugged on a pair of shin-high, low-heeled boots with laces. 83. Spicing Up Valentine's Day 2009-02-11 When planning the menu for a romantic Valentine's Day dinner, it's only natural to think of using a few ingredients that will put your partner in a loving mood. 84. Take The Cake 2009-02-07 Say 85. Mission: Support 2009-02-06 Crystal Pruitt never wanted to be an Army wife. When she first met her future husband Thomas, she knew about his military background - he'd served seven years in the Army, but wasn't active when they were dating - and Pruitt encouraged him to stay that way. 86. Cheerful Teneeka 2009-01-31 The first time Teneeka Miller saw her idols in person, she was about to become one of them. 87. A Guy Thing 2009-01-24 In a brightly-lit room in Grottoes, a group of Weight Watchers dieters has assembled to weigh in and discuss their food stumbles and triumphs during the holiday season. 88. VMRC's WinterFest To Benefit Fund 2009-01-23 There's no snow on the ground in Harrisonburg, but it's definitely winter at the Virginia Mennonite Retirement Community. Or at least it will be, all day long, on Jan. 31. 89. Bored Stiff? Try Board Games 2009-01-23 On a cold Friday night in Harrisonburg when many college students have braved the weather to find a party, around 20 have come here instead, to Aletheia Church on South Main Street, to play. 90. Witnessing History 2009-01-17 91. The Man Who Was King 2009-01-16 For all the things Martin Luther King Jr. has been called - activist, visionary, hero - he was, at the end of the day, just a man. A human being like everyone else. 92. Resolution: Entertainment 2009-01-09 At the turn of the new year, people attempt a variety of typical resolutions - lose weight, eat better and try to keep the house clean. 93. Beauty In Decay 2009-01-09 In a cluttered corner of his parents' unfinished basement, Seth Barch transforms chunks of metal into works of wearable art. 94. A Hint Of Mint 2008-12-24 When the bell rings on the last day of school before winter vacation, students pile out of the building, armed with homework, plans for the break - and often, a pile of candy canes, received as parting gifts from teachers or in holiday cards from friends, destined to remain uneaten and thrown away after the holidays. 95. Gingerbread Paradise 2008-12-19 Even on an unseasonably warm and muggy December day, Anna Lee Hanger's house will have a dusting of snow. 96. The Christmas Tree Controversy 2008-12-13 Of all the purchases made during the holiday season, the Christmas tree may be the most important. More than just a symbol of the season, the tree serves as a gathering place for family, the centerpiece for wrapped gifts and the focal point of many holiday celebrations. 97. A Christmas Gift With A Sign Of Spring 2008-12-06 During the holiday season, people gifting or decorating with plants usually turn to seasonal staples such as evergreen garlands or poinsettias. 98. Elkton Church And Home Tour Celebrates Town's Centennial 2008-12-04 Susan McDonald doesn't usually start her holiday decorating during the first week in December, but this year she's making an exception. 99. ‘La Posada' Shines New Light On The Greatest Story Ever Told 2008-12-04 This holiday season, Community Mennonite Church in Harrisonburg will play host to a somewhat nontraditional rendition of the Christmas story. 100. WineStyles Focuses On Wine-Themed Art 2008-12-01 As the co-owner of WineStyles in Harrisonburg, Gay Argyros spends her days in her shop sur-rounded by one of her passions - wine. And since Nov. 23, when she launched an art show titled "The Art of Wine," she's been immersed in the other - art - as well. 101. Local Musicians Coming Out To Help One Of Their Own 2008-11-29 HARRISONBURG - When Ron Bragg got sick last summer, his friends decided to pitch in and help. All 60 of them. 102. Slow And Easy Turkey Day 2008-11-19 For even the most seasoned chefs, cooking Thanksgiving dinner for the family can be an intimidating proposition. 103. Chad Hanger Angles For Third CMT Win 2008-11-13 The madness is starting to get to Chad Hanger. 104. OASIS Ushers In Holidays 2008-11-13 Walking down Water Street in the autumn sunlight, you're greeted by a skier heading down a steep slope. 105. Hanger Angles For Second Round Win 2008-11-10 During the Nov. 4 presidential election, Chad Hanger of Bridge-water was having his own John McCain moment. 106. Witnessing History 2008-11-08 In a cozy home in Harrisonburg, a group has assembled to watch history in the making. 107. ‘Almost, Maine' Has Hearts Breaking, Soaring 2008-11-06 When the Playhouse board of directors gets together to choose the group's next play, they try to find works that embody what the community-supported theater organization stands for - namely, a collaborative environment where community members can gather and watch productions that address important issues. 108. The Secret Keeper 2008-11-06 Depending on your point of view, Frank Warren is either the world's best secret keeper - or the worst. 109. Science Of Ghost Hunting 2008-11-01 After Halloween, most people set aside thoughts of spirits and ghosts until it's time to buy next year's costume. But for some Virginians, focusing on the paranormal is a way of life. 110. Ticket To Nashville? 2008-10-31 When Chad Hanger strapped on his guitar and sang in front of his tripod-mounted video camera, he hoped the result would be country-music stardom. 111. JMU Puts On ‘The Rover' 2008-10-30 When 17th-century playwright Aphra Behn wrote 112. Election Energizes Youth 2008-10-25 No one's debating this point: the upcoming presidential election has generated unusual excitement among area college students. What they don't agree on is why. 113. Dogs Take Stage At Mosby Fundraiser 2008-10-23 When miniature pinscher Rufus got sick and Tina Farris couldn't afford his medical expenses, she called The Mosby Foundation for help. 114. SVCC Debuts New CD 2008-10-23 The idea of keeping 150 choir members focused long enough to record an 18-song CD seems like a daunting task, but Shenandoah Valley Children's Choir artistic director Julia White said that for her group, it's just business as usual. 115. Good-For-You Gourds 2008-10-22 As Halloween creeps closer, decorative displays of gourds and pumpkins become seasonal staples on kitchen tables and front porches. 116. Dog-Gone Good Show 2008-10-17 Ella Cheverton-Helsley, 7, isn't nervous about performing in front of judges Randy and Paula - but Simon might present more of a challenge. 117. Broadway-Timberville Fall Festival Features Cars, Crafts And Llamas 2008-10-16 The attendees at this year's Broadway-Timberville Fall Festival are expected to be the usual: Parents, children, teenagers - and around 200 antique cars, three llamas and a baton and pompom troupe. 118. A Candied Apple Treat 2008-10-15 Though Elaine Warfel Stauffer, the woman behind Warfels Sweet Shoppe, is known for her creativity with confections, she didn't consider adding caramel apples to her repertoire until prompted by a customer about four years ago. 119. Cheering Them On 2008-10-11 Harrisonburg's Republican faithful have assembled for the fight. 120. Nothing To Crow About 2008-10-09 A visit to Blue Ribbon Nursery in Broadway guarantees you some time with a cast of interesting characters. Near the door, a happy guy wears a shirt made of county fair prize ribbons. 121. Stepping Up For The Arts 2008-10-02 Downtown Harrisonburg will have a different vibe this Friday. At four different locations, passersby will be encouraged to stop and participate in a 122. Boiling Up A Country Tradition 2008-10-01 Friday nights in Timberville, a group of men assembles in Bev Arehart's garage to sit, sip and fib. 123. Howdyshell Brings Original Rock Opera To The Little Grill Collective 2008-09-30 The idea to kill the girl first came to Chris Howdyshell as he sat in his downtown Harrisonburg bedroom. 124. A Toast To Autumn 2008-09-24 As September wanes and temperatures gradually drop, Harrisonburg bartenders are beginning to shift their drink menus from the fruity, icy concoctions of summer to the more tangy and warm drinks of autumn. 125. Junior Yogis 2008-09-20 Rachel and Jessi Marshall understand stress. The hectic pace of their lives and the multiple activities they commit to occasionally wear on them, making them feel tense and tightly wound. 126. BRCC Hosts Whodunnit Dinner 2008-09-18 The crime: the murder of Blue Ridge Community College president Dr. James Perkins. The scene: the Robert E. Plecker Workforce Center. 127. Spanning The Seasons 2008-09-17 Squash is a traditional autumn vegetable, a staple on many dinner tables and restaurant menus once the leaves begin to turn and the air gets chilly. 128. Back Home On The Farm To Host Punkin Chunkin' Gun 2008-09-11 Using a 100-foot compressed-air gun to hurdle a pumpkin through the air doesn't sound like a character-building activity for youth. But Ray Tolson, the current world-record holder in the national Punkin Chunkin' competition, begs to differ. 129. Blue Stone Sky Unveils Its First Album 2008-09-11 blue stone sky's debut album "Here Now" may have photos of five dogs on the back, but don't be confused: the canines are just honorary band members. 130. Brickman To Play JMU 2008-09-11 Through 20 studio albums, one best-selling book and constant traveling, Jim Brickman's message has remained the same: Step back. Relax. Breathe. 131. Seeing The Valley Through A Viewfinder 2008-09-11 Plug Greg Versen's name into an Internet search engine and you'll get a plethora of impressive results. A master's degree in social work. 132. ‘Grace & Glorie’ Returns 2008-09-04 Gloria Diener is a former high school teacher and Helen Nafziger is a career counselor, but they have no problem slipping into the lives of New York City hospice volunteer Glorie Whitmore and 90-year-old terminal cancer patient Grace Stiles. 133. For One Valley Artist, Creation Is An Attitude 2008-09-04 As a part-time systems analyst at James Madison University, Karen Ryder Lee, 60, spends her days creating program code for Web sites to make students lives easier.