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2013 SEASON OPENS THIS WEEKEND
SATURDAY, SUNDAY AND MONDAY FROM NOON TO 6 P.M.,
ENJOY PUB FOOD, BEER AND WINE
WONDERFUL LAKE VIEWS...

LIE ON THE BEACH, SWIM IN THE LAKE, TOUR THE GROUNDS, RENT A BOAT

MLC's 2nd-story balcony overlooks the biggest privately-owned lake in the West Virginia Panhandle!


1329 Lakeside Drive
Harpers Ferry, WV 25425
Call for information:240.731.1349 or visit www.mountainlakeclub.com

JOIN JUNE 15 SHANNONDALE SPRINGS BIRD WALK

The Potomac Valley Audubon Society will sponsor a bird walk in the Shannondale Springs Wildlife Management Area on Saturday, June 15.
There is no fee and anyone with an interest is welcome to come along, regardless of their birding skills. Children will be welcome.
Participants should plan to meet at 7:00 a.m. at the parking lot by the WMA boat launch site off Mission Road.
The walk will focus on breeding populations of warblers, vireos and orioles. No pre-registration is required.
Participants should bring water and insect repellent and dress appropriately for the prevailing weather conditions. The Society will provide binoculars for those who do not have their own.
The walk may be cancelled in the event of severe weather.
For more information contact trip leader Sandy Sagalkin at 240-291-6465 or monsansagalkin@myactv.net.

Date: Thursday, June 6, 2013

Schedule:
5:30-6:30pm – Networking with Refreshments and business displays
6:30-8:00pm – ProgramLocation: The Purple Iris, 1956 Winchester AVE, Martinsburg, WV 25405

Program: Success Stories – How to Stay in Business

Two people who have been in business over 20 years each will talk how to change to stay in business.

Judy Wilfong, founder of Windows & Walls, will talk about how to sustain a healthy business in today’s economy. Did you know that 50% of businesses fail within the first five years? She will give tips on how to increase business, improve your conversion rate, build strong customer relationships, and reduce wasted resources of time, inventory and money.

Manuel Washington is the owner of multiple businesses including Groves Cleaning Services and the Janitors Closet. He is also a consultant and trainer for new business owners. He will talk about his successes and what it takes to maintain and improve a business.
For Information Contact: Jefferson County Development Authority at 304-728-3255

CLAYMONT BIRDING TRIP SET FOR JUNE 4

The Potomac Valley Audubon Society will sponsor a birding field trip on the historic Claymont property outside Charles Town, WV on Tuesday June 4.
The trip will begin at 7:00 a.m. and last about four hours. It is free and open to anyone with an interest, regardless of their birding skills. Children are welcome, but must be accompanied by an adult. Pre-registration is required, as the group size will be limited.Register on the PVAS website at www.potomacaudubon.org or contact trip leader, Joette Borzik, at 240-440-4221 or pep4223@comcast.net.
Field trip participants should plan to meet the trip leader on the Claymont entrance road where a wetland meets the access driveway. The entrance is located at 667 Huyett Road; it is marked by a street sign that says “Claymont Mansion.”
The group will look for birds in the wetland near the entrance, then park vehicles and begin a 2-3 mile hike on the Claymont property.
The trip will involve moderate hiking, and will be focused on observing song birds, raptors, woodpeckers, sparrows, and other wildlife.
This field trip will be conducted rain or shine. Participants should dress appropriately for the prevailing weather and bring drinking water, trail snacks and insect repellent. Those who need binoculars should let the trip leader know ahead of time, as loaner binoculars will be available.

AUDUBON SOCIETY SPONSORING TOUR OF SHEPHERDSTOWN'S
NEW WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT

The Potomac Valley Audubon Society is sponsoring a special tour of Shepherdstown's new, high-tech wastewater treatment plant on Friday, June 7.
The tour will begin at 10:00 a.m. and last about an hour. It will be free, and anyone with an interest is welcome to participate, including families with children.
Tour participants will learn how wastewater plants work in general and get a first-hand look at the state-of-the-art features of the new Shepherdstown plant, which went on line last fall.
The new, $10-million plant has twice the capacity of the town's old plant, and can handle up to 800,000 gallons a day.
More importantly, it is one of the first plants in the area to meet all the new federal water-quality standards that have been mandated to protect the Chesapeake Bay.
Participation in the tour will be limited to 25 people and pre-registration will be required. To pre-register, go to the PVAS website or contact Peter Smith at 304-876-1139 or pvsmith@frontiernet.net.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
COUNTY COMMISSION OF JEFFERSON COUNTY
The County Commission of Jefferson County will hold a public hearing on Thursday, May 23, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. in the County Commission meeting room located at the Old Charles Town Library, 200 East Washington Street, Charles Town, WV 25414.
At this meeting, there will be public input on the Draft Fee Ordinance proposed by the Jefferson County Emergency Services Agency.
Anyone wishing to provide written or oral comment may do so at this meeting or send comments to info@jeffersoncountywv.org.
No decisions will be made at this meeting.
By Order of the County Commission of Jefferson County
Dale Manuel
President

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Magical History Walk, Explore and Discover!
Saturday June 1, 4-5 pm (meet at CraftWorks at 3:45)
Join historian Jim Surkamp for a stroll down Wheatland Road and see the old mill, the traveling preacher’s home, a 1900’s one room schoolhouse and some very special homes. Why is Jefferson County the most historic rural county in America? Hint – it gets a big lift from a guy named George - George Washington. Jim’s been unearthing County history for thirty years. He has 310 videos on YouTube, curates the content for civilwarscholars.comwith American Public University ( would you believe 540,000 words, 1000 minutes of video and 10,000 images?) about that era in and around Jefferson. Then come back and enjoy our Community Potluck Dinner – see below. It’s all free but please be sure to sign up on our website – www.wvcraftworks.org - for the potluck!

Oh My Gosh! It’s Make Your Own Hot Fudge Sundae Night!
June Community Potluck Dinner, Saturday June 1 from 5-7 pm.
Yes, you heard that right. Homemade real chocolate hot fudge! Come to our beautiful building for two hours of fun, feasting and sharing stories. If you are receiving this newsletter, you are our community. And so are your friends. We have room for 30 folk at this event each month and it is totally family friendly. It’s free but be sure to sign up at www.wvcraftworks.org as space is limited. Meet someone you know, someone you don’t know, have a great West Virginia Potluck Dinner and then sit back and hear Beth Brent recount her recent 6 week adventure on the Mississippi Water Walk from the Great Lakes to the Mississippi led by Native American people. Dress is casual, bring a dish, salad or veggie to share (for 6 people). We’ll supply the beverages and the dessert.

For additional information, contact:
Linda Case, director
CraftWorks at Cool Spring
1469 Lloyd Road
Charles Town, WV 25414
304-728-6233
www.wvcraftworks.org

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.............through Community
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HARPERS FERRY BIRDWALK SET FOR MAY 29

The Potomac Valley Audubon Society will sponsor a bird walk at Harpers Ferry onWednesday, May 29.
Participants will meet at 7:00 a.m. in the parking area on Shenandoah Street just below the intersection with Route 340.
The walk will be free and anyone with an interest is welcome to come along, regardless of their birding skills. Children will be welcome.
Pre-registration is required and participants must sign a waiver of liability because part of the route is on a railroad track.
To pre-register or get more information, go to the Society's website at www.potomacaudubon.org or contact Deb Hale at 304-535-2346 or debhale72@gmail.com.
The walk will focus on the riverfront and old canal areas of Virginius Island. Likely species to be sighted include Orioles, several warbler species, various types of vireos and flycatchers, herons, ducks, and raptors.
About three miles of level walking will be involved.
Participants should wear sturdy footwear, dress appropriately for prevailing weather conditions, and bring along water and bug spray.
Binoculars will be available for anyone who needs them.
The trip may be cancelled in the event bad weather. Various trip details could also change depending on weather or recent bird sightings.