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Shenandoah County GUIDE 2013
Welcome to SHENANDOAH COUNTY Shenandoah County is 90 miles west of the nation's capital, nestled in the Allegheny and Blue Ridge mountains in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley. Largely an agricultural community, the 507-square-mile Shenandoah County is home to seven towns: Edinburg, Mount Jackson, New Market, Strasburg, Toms Brook, Woodstock and Maurertown. Known as The String of Pearls, each town has unique shops, restaurants and businesses. Shenandoah is a Native American name meaning "beautiful daughter of the stars." Woodstock, the county seat, is one of the oldest towns in the Shenandoah Valley and the fourth oldest town in Virginia. Woodstock was home to famed revolutionary, "the fighting parson," John Peter Gabriel Muhlenberg, who came to Woodstock in 1772 to serve as pastor of the area Lutheran congregations. Muhlenberg is famous for his fiery Sunday sermon of January 28, 1776, in which he punctuated the
reading from Ecclesiastes 3:1-8. "There is a time for every purpose...a time for war, and a time for peace," by dramatically casting off his clerical robes to reveal a uniform of the Continental Army. He served with General Washington as commanding officer of the 8th Virginia, the famous "German Regiment."
Old Valley Pike (U.S. 11) and the Middle and Back Roads to the west. The Valley Pike, the only macadamized road in the area, was vital to the success and agility of General Jackson's "foot cavalry" during the Campaign of 1862.
Gen. "Stonewall" Jackson made headquarters in several Woodstock During the Civil War, several impor- locations, including the small brick tant battles and numerous skirbuilding at the end of Lawyers Row. mishes took place up and down the The limestone courthouse at the
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There's a lot to love about Shenandoah County The Shenandoah Valley has much to offer, from wine tasting at local vineyards to tours of caverns, historic towns and Early American homes. The Shenandoah Valley
Music Festival (www.musicfest.org) brings summer concerts (from symphony and big band to county and folk music) to the beautiful outdoor pavilion at Orkney Springs. Or just enjoy stopping at small antique shops and other authentic family run businesses. Skyline Drive is a nearby favorite tourist attraction as are the George Washington Forest, the New Market Battlefield State Historical Park, and local museums. Attractions in Shenandoah County differ from the large-scale Virginia tourist sites. We attract visitors who appreciate the scenic beauty, the hospitality and the unique cultural and historic treasures of the region. From the depths of our county's unique limestone caverns at Shenandoah Caverns to the heights of its mountain vistas, Shenandoah County provides a wealth of year-round recreational activities and facilities.
FACTS ABOUT SHENANDOAH COUNTY Population (2010 Census): 41,993 Population, percent change (2000-2010): +19.7% Female: 51.3% Male: 48.7% (2009) Median Age (2009): 42.2 Median Household Income (2008): $48,671 Households (2000): 14,296 Persons under 18 years old (2009): 21.1% Persons 65 years and over (2009): 18.1% Persons per square mile (2010): 82.0 Land area, square miles (2010): 512 American Indian/Alaskan Native: 0.2%; Asian: 0.6%; Black: 2.1%; Hispanic or Latino: 6.1%; Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.01%; Two or more races: 1%; white: 90.4% (2009)
center of town was visited by soldiers from both sides, including Generals Bank, Fremont, Hunter, Sheridan, Ashby. Rosser, Imboden, Jones, Hampton, Gordon, Shield, Early, and Ewell. That same old stone courthouse was built in 1795 and is now the oldest courthouse still in use west of the Blue Ridge. Union Gen. Phil Sheridan always will be remembered here for ordering "The Burning" of valley mills, barns and food supplies in order to cut off supplies for the Confederate Army.
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Recreation Outdoor lovers from all over America come to Shenandoah County to enjoy some of the finest hunting and fishing on the East Coast, or just to breathe in its natural beauty. Over 80 river miles on the Shenandoah River and more than 77,000 acres of George Washington National Forest grace the county. Hiking trails abound on both the eastern and western slopes of this valley haven. Bryce Mountain Resort. This June the resort will open its new mountain bike park.
Fairs, Festivals and the Route 11 Yard Crawl
Mayfest in Strasburg is celebrated on the third weekend of May each year Shenandoah County is and offers events for the home to six public parks entire family. The festival as well as two golf courses features a parade on Sat- Bryce Resort and Shenurday afternoon, music, valee, two skating rinks, food and craft vendors, three bowling alleys, three carnival rides and a duck movie theaters and amarace. www.mayfeststrasteur theater. Snow skiing, summer tubing and Zipline burg.com riding are available at Massanutten Antique Tractor and Gas Engine CLIMATE Club Show: The Massanutten Antique Tractor January Average Club will hold its annual Temperature: 32.0 show at the Shenandoah July Average County Fairgrounds in Temperature: 74.7 Woodstock on June 7-9. Annual Average http://www. massanutPrecipitation 35.2" tenantiquetractor.com Annual Average Heating New Market's Summer Degree Days 47 Celebration will be held Annual Average Cooling Degree Days 50
from 6 to 10 p.m. June 2023. It will feature rides,
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games and food, a parade, 5k race and fireworks. www.newmarketcoc. net/events/new-marketsummer-celebration Nothing says summer
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nightly entertainment. The county's fair will be held Aug. 23-31 at the county fairgrounds in Woodstock. http://www.shencofair.com The Edinburg Ole Time Festival will be held Sept. 20-23. This annual event in downtown Edinburg features music, arts, crafts, a parade, entertainment and food. www.edinburgoletimefestival.org New Market Heritage Days Festival will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 28-29 in historic New Market and will feature local vendors, homemade crafts, food and entertainment. http://newmarketcoc.net/events/ heritage-days-2012/ The town of Woodstock has several events planned this year, including the Woodstock ROCS - Riley Outdoor Concert Series, which will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. May 24, June 14, July 19, Aug. 9 and Sept. 6. The Vintage Woodstock Festival will be held from 6 to 10 p.m. June 21 and features food, arts & crafts, a wine garden, children's activities and music. Halloween on
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Museums and Battlefields
The Strasburg Museum is a former steam pottery plant built in 1891 that later became a train station, and in 1970 became a museum featuring exhibits on Strasburg history, including pottery, Native American artifacts and displays from the railroad era and the Civil War. The museum is open daily May-October. 540-465-3175. www.csonner.net/museum.htm Hupp's Hill Civil War Park has something for everyone. The walking trails through the Civil War earthworks provide visitors with a relaxing stroll through the beautiful grounds, and a fresh perspective of the local natural and manmade environment as well as the history of the site. The newly refurbished museum tells the story of the Shenandoah Valley in 1864, and the variety of battles and actions that occurred, as well as the hardships the women and children endured to maintain the homes. Numerous displays and artifacts are available for viewing and learning. 33229 Old Valley
The Edinburg Mill at 214 Pike, Strasburg. 540-8692064. www.cedarcreekbat- S. Main St., Edinburg, survived the burning during tlefield.org the Civil War and today Part of Sheridan's 1864 houses a collection of artiShenandoah Valley Camfacts and exhibits pertinent paign, the Fisher's Hill to the area. 540-984-8400. battlefield south of Strashttp://www.edinburgmill.com burg has interpretive sigThe Mount Jackson Munage and scenic views. seum, located on King For more information, visit www.shenandoahatwar.org Street in Mt. Jackson, is open Fridays from 1 to 4 /battlefields/f_hill_battlep.m. and Saturdays from field.html 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May The Fort Valley Museum is located at 8631 Fort Valley Road in Fort Valley. It is open each 540-933-6036. www.fortvalleymuseum.org
The Virginia Museum of the Civil War tells the story of the 1864 Battle of New Market and the Civil War in Virginia. Learn more about the young cadets from Virginia Military Institute who fought in what became known as "The field of lost shoes" during the Battle of New Market and browse exhibits about the war in the Shenandoah Valley and Virginia. Admission ticket includes the Battle-
The Woodstock Museum, also known as the Marshall House, is one of the oldest homes in Woodstock, reportedly built before 1772. The museum is open May-October. 540459-5518. http://woodstockmuseumva.org The Wickham House, a large frame residence north of the Walton building, is typical of early log homes in 18th-century Woodstock. The house is at the end of the historic Lawyers Row in Woodstock. Admission is free through the Woodstock Museum, which has owned the Wickham House since 1989.
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When the weather does not cooperate with your outdoor plans, there's no excuse not to get to know the valley better at one of its many museums. In Shenandoah County, be sure to plan visits to the following museums:
field, the Hall of Valor Civil War Museum, and Bushong Farm. Open 9 am - 5 pm daily (closed New Year's Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve and Day.) Special events throughout the year, including the annual Battle of New Market Reenactment each May the oldest annual reenactment in the nation. Home to the Shenandoah Valley Tourist Information Center. 540-740-3101 http://www2.vmi.edu/museum/nm/hov.html
Shenandoah County Wine Trail Shenandoah County boasts several award-winning wineries: Shenandoah Vineyards, 3659 South Ox Road, Edinburg, is the oldest winery in the county, and the fourth oldest in the state. 540-984-8699. www.shentel.net/shenvine
1476 Conicville Road, Mt. Jackson. 540-477-2585. www.caveridge.com Cedar Creek Winery is a small, family owned vineyard. It is open by appointment for tours and tastings. 7384 Zepp Road, Star Tannery. 540-4368394. www.cedarcreekvineyard.com
Schools The Shenandoah County Public Schools School District is located in Woodstock and includes 10 schools that serve 6,326 students in grades pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. Schools in the northern end of the county include Sandy Hook Elementary School, Signal Knob Middle School and Strasburg High School. Central campus schools include W.W. Robinson Elementary, Peter Muhlenberg Middle School and Central High School. Schools in the southern end of the county include Ashby Lee Elementary School, North Fork Middle School and Stonewall Jackson High School.
Cave Ridge is a family owned and operated vineyard and winery located in the foothills overlooking the Shenandoah Valley.
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North Mountain Vineyard & Winery offers visitors expansive decks overlooking the vineyards. The first grapes were planted in 1982. 4374 Swartz Road, Maurertown. 540-436-9463. www.north- Other schools in the mountainvineyard.com county are Triplett Tech, Massanutten Military Wolf Gap Vineyard is Academy and the Maslocated on a 50-acre estate where you can enjoy sanutten Regional Governor's School. mountain views from the wine tasting deck. 123 Information provided by Stout Road, Edinburg. the Shenandoah County www.wolfgapvineyard.com Chamber of Commerce
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District, the mill is a designated Virginia Historic Landmark. It is located on the historic Valley Pike, (U.S. Route 11), and serves as a prominent and scenic resource along this designated Virginia Scenic Byway.
the Manassas Gap Railroad, prompted the Confederate government to establish a military hospital there in the spring of 1861. Information about the hospital can be found at its original site across from the Our Soldiers Cemetery in Mount Jackson.
www.townofedinburg.org The site is now home to
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a visitor center and the The town of Edinburg is Museum at the Edinburg located at the base of Mill. The museum tells Massanutten Mountain, the story of the mill, the alongside Stony Creek. town, the Valley Pike, Early Swiss settlers the Shenandoah River, were so taken with this and the railroad. A 50small community that seat theater features a they named it Edenburg, 45-minute film titled "The after the biblical garden. Burning," which is based Today it's known as Ed- on John Heatwole's inburg, but the little town book of the same name. continues to attract both residents and visitors Mount Jackson with its friendly atmoswww.mountjackson.com phere and natural beauty. Edinburg feaMount Jackson originally tures historic homes, was known as Mount quaint shops and galPleasant. On Jan. 28, leries, and one of the 1826, an act of the Genfew remaining pre-Civil eral Assembly of Virginia War mills in existence. changed the name of the village in honor of PresiThe Historic Edinburg dent Andrew Jackson, Mill was built by Maj. who was a frequent visiGeorge Grandstaff in 1848. It is one of only a tor on his travels from Washington, D.C., to his few that survived the burning during the Civil home in Tennessee. War. Listed on the National Register of HisThe town's location toric Places and located along the Valley Pike, in Edinburg's Historic and at the terminus of
Soldiers Cemetery, the only Civil War cemetery in Virginia with all Confederate soldiers buried there. Visit the Mount Jackson Town Hall and tour the Mount Jackson Museum. The museum features an array of exhibits and information about the town's history. A visitor center is part of the town hall complex.
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With over 200 years of experience catering to travelers, the historic town of New Market is sure to have something for everyone. The Virginia Museum of the Civil War, a National Historic Landmark, offers exhibits on the Battle of New Market, the entire war in Virginia, walking trails, the historic Bushong Farm, scenic overlooks of the Shenandoah River and an annual reenactment of the Battle of New Market. Follow in the footsteps of the 257 VMI cadets who forever etched their names and their school into American history. The recently renovated downtown area offers a wonderful place to take a leisurely stroll, enjoy
the historic architecture, take in a show at the Schultz Theatre and visit our many unique shops. With offerings such as local art, handmade crafts and furniture, Civil War memorabilia, home décor items, various dining options, you're sure to have a unique experience at each stop. Be sure and look for the shell-struck post from the Battle of New Market and the replica of an old town water pump, both located along U.S. Route 11.
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abounds in history. The town was home to a thriving pottery industry from 1761-1909 and visitors today can tour the Strasburg Museum, housed in what was originally the steam pottery building. The museum exhibits include Civil War artifacts, Native American exhibits, and much more. Civil War history can be found at Hupp's Hill Civil War Park. The wooded setting includes walking trails and the Gateway to Shenandoah Visitor Center. The Strasburg River Walk is another trail where visitors can stretch their legs, walk their dog, or bicycle along a scenic path beside the North Fork of the Shenandoah River. Top off a day of outdoor adventure with fining dining or a home-cooked meal at one of the town's restaurants.
Toms Brook today is home to artisans and farms. The small town offers several travel centers. When traveling U.S. Route 11, be sure to note the renovated Toms Brook School. The old school found a new use as affordable housing. The project was a team effort of several agencies that served a need while saving a historic building.
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begin your adventure. Don't miss the original Shenandoah County Court House, designed by Thomas Jefferson and dating back to 1795. The Woodstock Museum and the Wickham House are filled with treasures from Woodstock's rich history and are a mustsee in learning more about the area.
including antiques, wines, gourmet foods, upscale women's clothing and accessories, garden centers and more. Enjoy award-winning cafes and restaurants or relax on a bench with some ice cream or a cold drink.
Located within 90 miles Information provided by of the Nation's Capital Shenandoah County and within 160 miles of Woodstock is home to a Tourism, www.shenanVirginia's Capitol, Rich- variety of unique shops, doahtravel.org mond, the town of JIM & JOYCE HALL Woodstock is the county seat of Shenandoah County since the county's formation in 1772. Nearby cities inCall us for Farm Tours clude Harrisonburg (35 miles) and Winchester (30 miles).
Woodstock is the fourth oldest town in Virginia. Steeped in history, the Toms Brook, located be- town was home to the tween the towns of famed Revolutionary Strasburg and WoodPeter Muhlenberg, who stock, witnessed Civil came in 1772 to serve War action in 1864. The as a Lutheran pastor. Battle of Toms Brook engaged over 9,000 Union Take the self-guided and Confederate solwalking tour to see our diers. The battle, also many historic homes known as the "Woodand churches. Simply stock Races," resulted in download the Woodstock walking tour app to a Union victory.
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Shenandoah County Fair HISTORY In 1886, the Shenandoah County Agricultural Society organized an event for the purposes of showcasing area agricultural, horticultural and commercial products. A newspaper article lists the dates of the 1887 fair as being October 4 - 7. That article goes on to say that all trains stopped within a few hundred yards of the gates, and hack lines ran from the center of town. Entertainment including horse racing of every description is listed as the main program on the grandstands, with lady bareback riders, chariot races and riding on two horses as a team. These are some of the first known records of the fair happenings. Unfortunately, not enough interest was generated in the project and it fizzled sometime in 1915. In early 1916, a group of local farmers and businessmen got together to again attempt to put on a showcase of area farming. Some of the farmers and businessmen had traveled to other fairs in Frederick and Hagerstown, Md. They felt that Shenandoah County would benefit from the same type of event. It
was decided that 420 shares of capitol stock would be sold to raise money to start this venture. At that time, there were 338 original stockholders. The first meeting of these stockholders was held on Dec. 1, 1916. It was said to be a large and enthusiastic gathering. Officers and directors were appointed and a committee was appointed to purchase and secure grounds for the association. In early 1917, Dr. J. H. Smoot acquired 25 acres, originally owned by the Shenandoah County Agricultural Society. Smoot then sold the property to the Shenandoah County Fair Association. The first Shenandoah County Fair was held Oct. 16 - 19, 1917. At that time, the president of the association was requested to appear before the Board of Supervisors of the county and ask them to improve the roads leading to the fairgrounds from the valley turnpike. In the meetings to follow, department heads were appointed and entertainment was secured. Admission prices for the first fair were: Single Ad-
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mission 50 cents and Season Tickets $1. Thursday was always known as family day. Local businesses closed at noon and families came to the fair with their packed lunches and enjoyed afternoon picnics under the trees
followed by evening entertainment in the grandstands. The first radio advertising for the fair occurred in 1941, and they had a budget of $20. These advertising dollars were to be spent at the radio stations in Harrisonburg and
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Winchester. As a result of relief efforts during World War II, no fair was held in 1943 and 1944. Over the years, the fair has acquired more land and has grown to fit the needs of our community. Currently we have approximately 68 acres and 365 stockholders. Our Board of Directors is made up of 14 volunteer stockholders. These volunteers give countless hours of their own time to organizing and preparing each year始s fair.
ture departments. The fair works closely with the County Extension Office and the local FFA
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livestock barns. In that same year, a decision was made to allow the sale of beer on the grounds. Times have changed, and alcohol is no longer served or allowed on our grounds. Throughout the years we have grown, but our goals remain the same. We strive to provide quality entertainment for the whole family while providing a venue for An entertainment committee plans and coordi- area farmers and businates our entertainment nessmen to showcase each year with a booking their various products. agency. Throughout the The fair is a main proyears, that booking agency has been able to motional tool for area agriculture and busiprovide a lot of insight into what types of enter- ness. Local not-for-profit tainment are popular in groups such as our area. Each year we churches, the Lions strive to provide equal or Clubs, Ruritans and others raise a significant better entertainment portion of their annual than the years before. The fair has had quite an revenue at the fair. Youth array of entertainment programs such as FFA over the years. Highand 4-H, whose budgets wire acts and bicycle have been drastically racing were some of the cut, directly need the earlier entertainment. In fair始s financial support. In 1948 the Eastern Road- order to offer award inster Association put on centives in the form of automobile races on the competitive premiums to racetrack. It is said that our exhibitors, the fair only 2 races took place, must seek community as the cars were not support. Last year we able to make the turns had over 5,000 entries in very well and some went the various livestock, through the fences at the home arts and horticul-
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Shenandoah County CONTACT INFORMATION County Phone Numbers: Emergency: 911 Administration: (540) 459-6165 Building Inspections: (540) 459-6185 Circuit Court: (540) 459-6150 Commonwealth Attorney: (540) 459-6129 Fire & Rescue: (540) 459-6197 Humane Society: (540) 984-7101 County Health Services: (540) 459-3733 Landfill: (540) 984-8573 DMV: (804) 497-7100 Parks and Recreation: (540) 459-6777 Planning and Zoning: (540) 459-6185 Social Services: (540) 459-6226 Voter Registration: (540) 459-6195
County Offices: 600 North Main Street, Suite 102 Woodstock, VA 22664 Office: (540) 459-6165 Fax: (540) 459-6168 County Administrator: Mary T. Price (540) 459-6165 Budget Manager: Garland Miller (540) 459-6221 Board of Supervisors: Dick Neese - District 1 (540) 740-3414 (H) (540) 740-3414 (F)
Education: Lord Fairfax Community College: Middletown Campus: 800-906-5322 Fauquier Campus: 540-351-1505 Luray/Page Campus: 540-843-0722 www.lfcc.edu
Steven A. Baker - District 2 (540) 477-3550 (H) David E. Ferguson - District 3 (540) 984-8777 (H) (540) 984-3438 (F)
Shenandoah County Public Schools 600 N. Main St., Suite 200, Woodstock, VA 22664 (540) 459-6222
Sharon Baroncelli - District 4 (540) 331-4492 (C)
Massanutten Military Academy 614 S. Main Street, Woodstock, VA 22664 (540) 459-2167
Dennis Morris - District 5 (540) 436-9149 (H) (540) 436-3611 (W) (540) 436-3101 (F)
Health Care: Shenandoah Memorial Hospital 759 S Main St, Woodstock, VA 22664 Phone:(540) 459-1100
Conrad A. Helsley - District 6 (Chairman) (540) 481-6167 (C) (540) 465-4146 (F) 19TH ANNUAL WOODSTOCK YOUNG FARMERS
TRUCK & TRACTOR PULL Saturday, June 15, 2013 • 6pm Shenandoah County Fairgrounds • Woodstock, VA Exit 283 off I-81 • Admission $12 • Children 10 & under FREE
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Library: County Library 514 Stoney Creek Blvd Edinburg, VA 22824 540-984-8200 Basye-Orkney Springs Library P.O. Box 251, Basye, VA 22810 540-856-8084 Fort Valley Library 6190 Woodstock Tower Road, Fort Valley, VA 22652 540-933-6714 Mt. Jackson Community Library 5901 Main Street, Mt. Jackson, VA 22842 540-477-3327 New Market Area Library 160 E. Lee Street, PO Box 452 New Market, VA 22844 540-740-8650 Strasburg Community Library 195 West King Street, Strasburg, VA 22657 540-465-8464 Senior Center: 510 Piccadilly St, Edinburg, VA 22824 (540) 984-8811 Utility Hookups: Rappahannock Electric Cooperative 800-552-3904 Shenandoah Electric Cooperative 800-234-7832 Amerigas 800-237-1302 H.N. Funkhouser & Co. 540-636-8000 Holtzman Oil Corps. (Oil) 800-628-0379 Holtzman Oil Corps. (Propane) 888-306-4243 Quarles Petroleum Inc. 540-636-2166 CenturyLink (Telephone) 888-723-8010 Comcast 800-835-4949 Direct TV 800-201-4416 CenturyLink (Internet) 866-228-1362 Comcast (Internet) 800-266-2278 Shentel 540-984-5383
Elected Officials: C. Todd Gilbert, Virginia House of Delegates (15th District) P.O. Box 309 Woodstock, Va. 22664 Office: 540-459-7550 Richmond Office: 804-698-1015 firstname.lastname@example.com Mark D. Obenshain, Senate of Virginia (26th Senatorial District) P.O. Box 555 Harrisonburg Va. 22803 Office: 540-437-1451 firstname.lastname@example.com Sen. Tim Kaine 144 Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510 Office: 202-224-4024 www.kaine.senate.gov Sen. Mark Warner 459A Russell Senate Office Building Washington, D.C. 20510 Office: 202-224-2023 www.warner.senate.gov Rep. Bob Goodlatte (6th District) 2240 Rayburn HOB, Washington, D.C. 20515 Office: 202-25-5431 www.goodlatte.house.gov
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Mushrooms and Spinach in Puff Pastry
Yumm-o-licious! This great dish can be served as a main, meatless meal, paired with a salad. OR you can cut this into about 16 squares and serve as a hearty appetizer.
Every time I have ever made this everyone goes crazy for it. Once again, I used creamy Gruyere cheese, crunchy pine nuts, sauteed spinach and crimini mushrooms. All wrapped in a flaky puff pastry.
Get ready to look like a rock star when you serve this delicious dish. Let me show you just how easy it can be.
**For those who would like to do ahead, you can make the filling a day in advance and fill the puff pastry several hours before you are ready to bake it.
I prefer to use the panko bread crumbs, but the seasoned were all I had on hand. I like the texture and flavor of the panko better.
In a 12″ skillet heat the butter and oil. Add 2 tablespoons of the minced shallots and two minced garlic cloves. Saute for about one minute, then add in the mushrooms, saute for approximately 10 minutes on medium heat. Lightly salt and pepper.
Remove from heat, place in large bowl.
Once again heat 1 tablespoon oil and butter in large skillet. Add remaining shallots and remaining minced garlic cloves. Saute for 1 minute. Add into the skillet your chopped spinach. Stir the spinach around well to coat with the oil and shallots mixture.
Once the spinach has wilted down, about 8 minutes, place in a colander to let any remaining juices drain out.
In a large bowl mix together the spinach and mushrooms.
Add in the cheese and bread crumbs. Give it a good stir.
Lay out one sheet of puff pastry onto a parchment lined baking sheet.
Evenly distribute the filling onto the puff pastry, leaving about a 1″ border.
Place the second sheet over the mushroom/spinach mixture. Trim the sides of any excess puff pastry. Crimp together the edges.
With a sharp knife, slit the the top. Brush with the egg wash.
Lightly dust with salt and pepper. Place in oven and bake for about 30 minutes.
Ahhh, yes. The puff pastry should come out to be a nice deep golden brown. Let it rest for about 10 minutes before slicing.
Be prepared to give this recipe out to all who get to enjoy it! (Your vegetarian friends will love you for making such a delicious dish).
Mushrooms and Spinach in Puff Pastry
Serves 6-8 for main course/10-12 for appetizer
4 large cups chopped crimini mushrooms (I discard the stems)
1 10-ounce bag fresh baby spinach, coarsely chopped
4 tablespoons shallots, minced
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 tablespoons butter, divided
1/4 cup lightly toasted pine nuts
1 cup grated Gruyere Cheese
Salt and pepper to taste
pinch of Crushed Red Pepper
1 tablespoon of Panko bread crumbs or seasoned bread crumbs
1 pound puff pastry dough (2 sheets)
1 egg
1 tablespoon water
Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees F.
In large skillet, melt 1 tablespoon butter and heat 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add 2 tablespoons shallots and two minced garlic cloves to pan. Saute for about 1 minute. Add in the 4 cups of chopped mushrooms. Lightly season with salt and pepper. Saute on medium until all the juices are gone. About 10 minutes, stirring frequently. Place in bowl and set aside.
In same pan heat 1 tablespoon olive oil and melt 1 tablespoon butter. Add 2 tablespoons shallots and two minced garlic cloves to pan. Saute for about 1 minute. Add in the chopped spinach. Stir well in pan to coat the spinach with the oil/butter. It will look like a lot but once the spinach wilts it will be more manageable in the pan. Lightly season with salt and pepper. Once wilted remove from heat and place in a collander. Allow the juices to drain, you can press with back of spoon to help release some of the juice. Add spinach mixture to the mushroom mixture. Allow to cool for about 15 minutes. Add in the cheese, pine nuts and crushed red pepper. Stir well to incorporate.
Place a sheet of parchment paper to fit your baking sheet. Lightly roll out one sheet of the puff pastry. Place on baking sheet. Top with the filling mixture and evenly distribute. Trim the corners of the puff pastry. Top mixture with the second sheet of puff pastry. Crimp the edges all the way around. Lightly score the top of the puff pastry. In a small bowl whisk together the egg and water. Brush the top with the egg wash and lightly dust the top with salt and pepper. Place puff pastry in pre-heated oven and bake for 30 minutes or until the puff pastry is a deep golden brown. Remove from oven and allow to cool for about 10 minutes before cutting. Cut into squares and serve warm or at room temperature.
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I made this last year for Thanksgiving and Christmas — we have several vegetarians in our family. Everyone loved it, even the meat eaters! Because of food allergies I had to make a few changes: I used slivered almonds instead of the pine nuts; Daiya "cheese" shreds instead of the gruyere and I sprayed the top of the pastry with olive oil then salt and peppered it instead of using an egg wash. It was still absolutely wonderful.
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|"Hello, I am Asami ♥"
Asami Nishiwaki (浅見西脇) even called the blue Lily of Ai-Gakure
Asami Nishiwaki is a 21 years old Chunin Kunoichi from the Village "Ai-Gakure"(Ai = Love), a small Village which only train Girls and Woman as Ninjas. As she was 12 years old, her Father was killed by two unknown Nuke-Nins.
After that Day, Asami swear to find the Nuke-Nins(the Murderer) of her Father.
With 19 years she starts to traveling in the Ninja World to search for the Foot Prints of the Murderer.
For her Search she visits many Lands in the Ninjaworld even Konoha-Gakure in the Land of Fire.
Asami Nishiwaki was a Member in "Team Aiko" which included her Sensei Aiko-Sensei, her younger Sister Shizuka Nishiwaki and her best friend in Ai-Gakure called Mimiko Kobe.
Asami is a nice, cute, tolerant, helpfully and strong Girl. Her strongest Element is the Earth Element, so that Element is perfect for her, cause she love the Nature very much. Sometimes she use the Nature to meditate (even find the perfect concentration for her Chakra), and try to find in that way any problem solutions.
In Ai-Gakure she had have one good Friend, but after she leave her Village, the Contact with her best Friend Mimiko gone. In Konoha she had found good Friends. Friends like Naruto, Sai and Hinata.
Before the traveling to Konoha she have meet Sora (The Monk from the Fire Temple)
They become Friends too. Asami have got a Crush on Sora.
Asami have long brown hair and wears a blue Lily on the right side. Asami wears Glasses because
she is short-sighted.
As clothes she wears a blue short Kimono with Lily Prints on it. As Weapon, Asami use Kunais and Shurikens, but often fight with Legs and Arms. (Taijutsu)
She have the Element Earth. So she's very talented in use Earth Style.
Her strongest Jutsu is the "Kiss of Death" (A special feminine Jutsu from Ai-Gakure)
with that Jutsu she suck (like Fuuka) her Enemies there Chakra out.
Part II
Asami Nishiwaki appearance in some Filler Arc.
Naruto has already success a Mission together with Sakura and Sai, as he notice Asami in the Forest Near Konoha. She was in a Fight with some Giant Animal in the Konoha Forest.
Naruto was wondering, as he seen Sora again, and was lucky about it.
As the Fight was over, Asami introduce and said that she is on a Search for the Murderer of her Father.
Sora meet she on her Travel, Sora would help her, cause he know, how she feels.
(His Father Kazuma was "killed" to. For no reasons.)
- Asami Nishiwaki is a composition of some meanings. (Asa= Morning ; Mi= Fruit ; Nishi= West ; Waki= Side) {C}so, Asami Nishiwaki is a "Morning (cute) Fruit from the Westside" Ai-Gakure is a Village on the West in the Ninja World.
- Asami meet the Filler-Character Sora on her Travel.
- Asami was born in the small feminist Village "Ai-Gakure"
- Asami is a Kunoichi from Ai-Gakure. But Kunoichis don't wear Ninja Bands in Ai-Gakure. all Kunoichis have printed a little black Printed Mark "Heart" (The Sign for Ai-Gakure) on her Right Breast. That Mark was given by the Ai-Kage and their is branded in, so there isn't possible to remove it.


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AP Pro32 comments about Patriots
NEW YORK -- Comments on the New England Patriots by the AP Pro32 panel (ranking in parentheses):
Chris Berman (ESPN, 6) -- Back to just outscoring opponents.
Clifton Brown (Sporting News, 6) -- The defense still needs to improve, but the offense is just fine.
Cris Collinsworth (NBC Sports, 6)
Rich Gannon (CBS Sports/SiriusXM NFL Radio, 7) -- Still can't figure out why they aren't significantly better on defense.
Bob Glauber (Newsday, 8) -- Pats continue dominance of Bills, but not before sweating out a shootout win at home. Pass defense continues to be an issue for Bill Belichick's group, though. Needed a game-saving end zone interception from Devin McCourty to win it.
Rick Gosselin (Dallas Morning News, 7) -- Only five quarterbacks have thrown more passes this season than the 358 of Tom Brady -- but none have thrown fewer interceptions (three).
Clark Judge (CBSSports.com, 8) -- Now the Big Dig refers to the holes the Patriots' need to fix in their secondary.
Ira Kaufman (Tampa Tribune, 10) -- All is well in Foxborough Aqib Talib to the rescue.
Pat Kirwan (SiriusXM NFL Radio/CBSSports.com, 5) -- As long as Tom Brady is healthy it doesn't seem to matter who else is on the field. Aaron Hernandez is out and the team goes 3-1 without him.
John Lynch (Fox Sports, 7) -- They held on vs. the Bills but this defense needs to tighten up to win another Lombardi.
Alex Marvez (Foxsports.com, 3) -- Although a 37-31 victory over Buffalo was closer than it needed to be because of ongoing defensive issues, the Patriots still rolled to a third straight win for further separation in the AFC East.
Dan Pompei (Chicago Tribune, 7) -- The offense is humming; will Aqib Talib save the defense?
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Justice Walter Onnoghen has been cleared to become the Chief Justice of Nigeria, The Nation reports.
He currently is in acting capacity and is waiting for President Muhammadu Buhari to nominate him for the position to the senate for confirmation.
His nomination had been delayed because he was being screened by security operatives. However, he has been absolved of all blemishes now.
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"I'm sorry, Mom." Audrie winced but tried hard to speak calmly. "I came home last night but only to get some clothes."
"Yes, I gathered that. I checked your closet." There was a short but heavy pause after the clipped response.
"And what do you mean by stowing away?" Her mother's tone sounded hurt and disappointed this time.
"Mom, I didn't mean to leave without telling you. I'm really sorry. I just… needed some time to think… I didn't mean to worry you and Dad… I'm so sorry I acted so selfishly."
Audrie was deeply shamed for being self-centered and callous to her loved ones.
"Oh, Audrie! Why didn't you tell us about it? We will help you with whatever problem you have." Her mother was concerned at once.
"Come home now and let's talk about the break-up."
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"Break-up?" Audrie was confused.
"I'm sorry for being a wretched mother. I didn't realize that you could also have a boyfriend like your sisters," her mother continued.
"I thought you're not interested in men. Sorry, really sorry for the wrong conclusion."
Audrie's mouth opened and closed like a fly trap.
Did her mother really think she's a lesbian? she asked herself in shock.
"Mom — "
"Or is it a girlfriend? Oh my, I'm sorry again! Don't worry, we will accept you as you are. We will never reject you. You're still our child, Audrie."
"Mom, please," Audrie gasped.
Her cheeks were burning with so much embarrassment.
Other occupants in the open planned office area were returning from lunch break.
She would be the week's hottest topic of the grapevine if anyone overheard her mother.
"Please, I'll just call you tonight. I — I have to go back to work now. Thank you…"
"Oh, alright, let's talk again tonight. But I want you to go home, dear."
"I can't — " Audrie was whispering now because the occupant of the desk next to hers had arrived.
"I have to go. Bye."
"Ok, bye for now. I'll wait for your call."
Audrie's appetite had disappeared. She was so tensed she couldn't eat anymore.
She wrapped the left-over burger and put it inside her sling bag.
"Mummy checking on you, huh, Audrie baby?" Janica, the girl next desk, had a sly look on her thin face.
She was chewing bubble gum as usual. She had an obnoxious way of blowing and popping gum balloons.
"Finally showing your bad girl side, huh?"
Audrie ignored Janica. She pretended she did not hear anything as she resumed typing on her keyboard.
"Heard about you and Nicky being hottie to each other," Janica continued.
The girl seemed in a bold mood because she crossed the small space between their desks and sat beside Audrie's monitor.
As she swayed her dangling leg, the old limbs of the desk squeaked in protest.
"Did you sleep with him? Nicky's been panting for you like a horny street dog."
Audrie hid her wince on Janica's crudeness. Her face remained expressionless as she stared at the monitor's screen.
She had learned a long time ago that clashing with people like Janica would be a waste of time.
Quarreling with co-workers, who didn't know how to respect other people's privacy and boundary, was useless and anti-productive.
She silently prayed for some miracle — a distraction that would take Janica's attention to her.
Someone above must be listening to prayers even at lunch time because a small commotion had suddenly materialized near the wide entrance.
"What the — ?" Janica was gone like the wind to inspect the latest happening.
Audrie was silently thanking her lucky stars when her world was suddenly rocked to its roots.
It was Sean Talbot who caused such a stir in the place. Her heart started beating faster than a sonic train.
What was he doing here? Her mind knew she was not the reason to Sean's visit to their company but her heart was hopeful.
She had always thought the location of her desk was unfortunate because it was beside the manager's closed cubicle.
The large clear glass window was along the line of her vision because her chair was side by side to one framed corner of the window.
With just a small movement of her head, she could see the interior of the boss' office.
Mr. McIntyre, the manager and owner, rushed out of the office to greet the town's mayor personally.
He guided the whole entourage towards the conference room while talking excitedly.
A few minutes later, he and Sean became the occupants of the private cubicle. They used the adjoining door from the conference area.
Sean sat down on the couch near the glass window.
He would see her staring at him if he moved his head slightly towards the window but, thankfully, he was busy talking to the manager.
Audrie let her eyes feast on Sean's profile.
She had always wished to have at least close-up shot of Sean to keep in her wallet but she dared not grant that forbidden wish.
If anyone would see his photo in her possession, she would just die of shame.
Sean had always been a secret fascination to Audrie.
And now that she got a rare chance to look at his face, even though at side view, she couldn't stop herself from staring.
Sean Talbot is good-looking but he's not as handsome as a movie star. His features are not smooth and perfect.
There is a slight bump on the thin bridge of his nose. His jaw bones look too large and protruding. His high forehead has thin lines even at young age.
The laughter lines on both ends of his eyes lessened the somber look on his strong face.
Despite the imperfections, Sean's face possesses a solid magnetism that pulls the attention.
No one can ever ignore Sean. Aside from being taller than most men in Love City, his athletic body moves agilely.
Audrie blushed as she recalled the countless weekend mornings that she spent ogling Sean's muscular torso while he's playing basketball in his own yard.
Sometimes he just lay on a lounger to sunbath for an hour or two before taking a dive into the swimming pool located at the rear part of the Talbot's large house.
She could not see him swim but she could hear the loud splashes of water.
This privilege to spy on Sean could be lost once she decided to live away from home — and even if she didn't.
She will transfer to a different bedroom so that she could stay away from the temptation of watching Sean every weekend through the window.
His eyes are as black as night like the color of his thick, wavy hair. When he was younger, he let his hair grow to shoulder-length.
He looked like a rock star and lots of girls would scream whenever he passes by riding a Harley.
On hindsight, maybe this was the reason why Audrie bought a motorbike with her first month salary.
When he graduated from college, the long hairstyle was replaced by a clean haircut.
The thin moustache and beard he sported then were also shaved closely. Sean Talbot was groomed to look wholesome and respectable.
He must be shaving twice a day to be able to maintain that suave smoothness he always has.
He always wore tailored business suits and shiny black shoes wherever he went even until he became Love City's youngest and first bachelor mayor.
When he was inside the privacy of his home, he would sometimes wear boxer shorts or old jeans with holes and a t-shirt or nothing.
The manager must have said something funny because Sean suddenly threw back his head to laugh heartily.
Audrie was fascinated as she looked at his white even teeth.
Her earlobe tingled as it remembered the gentle nip of those same teeth. Audrie shivered.
Her fingers touched the part of her neck where those teeth had grazed intimately.
Her body was screaming for the memories with Sean to stop but she just couldn't take away her eyes from watching him.
While laughing, Sean was suddenly looking young and carefree again. It seemed their manager and the town mayor was long-time friends.
"Isn't he so handsome?"
"He's gorgeous!"
"And he's still single!"
"Single with complications? He's got a beautiful girlfriend, you know! A pretty-pretty super model!"
Audrie's heart skipped.
She didn't want to be known as Anne's sister to these girls.
She wanted to remain as 'the silent worker' in the office.
Her life would be hell once she became known as a celebrity's relative.
"I'll settle to be his mistress!"
"Your wish is impossible! Just ask to be his one-night-stand! ha-ha!"
"Stop it, girls! And let's not get too obvious. The boss might notice us and he — darn! — he pulled down the blinds! I told you to behave!" Janica was very furious.
"Well, we know he'd do that sooner or later." The girls shrugged and moved away as one.
"Our boss just loves to bait gossip mongers like us!"
"Monster paparazzi, you mean!" Janica snapped.
The girls just giggled loudly as they sat on their chairs. They faced their computers but made no attempt to start working.
They're too much excited about Sean's presence in their usually dull and quiet office.
Audrie was only able to continue her task through sheer determination.
She could not see Sean anymore but his image was indelibly imprinted on her mind.
She'd just close her eyes to see a replay of Sean throwing up his head to laugh.
And each time she did a rewind of the scene, Audrie was coming to a realization that Sean had not been looking happy for a long time.
She knew now that his sadness was caused by Anne's reluctance to get married.
Her heart was weeping with sadness.
Loving him from afar was all she could do. Anything she offered would just be rejected. Sean needs only Anne.
He made that clear in his letter.
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Amusement Park Science
This exhibit will be on display in the North Gallery from May 27 through September 3, 2017.
What's the next best thing to building a real roller coaster in Chico? Visiting Gateway's summer exhibit, Amusement Park Science, and exploring the physics behind the FUN of amusement park rides. Amusement Park Science is a fascinating, interactive exhibit that includes a Family Fun Guide to further enhance your experience.
You won't want to miss learning how the rides work as you explore models including the Bumper Blaster, Create-A-Coaster, Wacky Waves, Magnetic Circus, Wild Wheels Road Block, the Rotor, Momentum Machine and Bump-O-Ramma. Examine the working amusement park ride models by K'Nex and then build your own in the K'Nex Activity Area.
Exhibition organized by The Discovery Center Museum, Rockford, Illinois.
Delta Grandeur
This exhibit will be on display in the Newberry Gallery from January 28, 2017 through May 6, 2018.
Delta Grandeur celebrates and shares the extraordinary grandeur and diversity of California's Delta, an endangered ecosystem. Produced through the eye and vision of photographer Rich Turner, the Delta is vast in its agricultural bounties and is vital in supplying one of our most necessary natural resources: fresh water.
The Delta is an expansive inland river system and the largest estuary on the West Coast of the Americas. Through vibrant imagery, this exhibition explores the complex relationship that humans and wildlife have forged with the Delta. The future of the Delta's water is currently being debated and the outcome will impact all Californians.
This exhibit is locally sponsored by Gwen Quail.
College of Natural Sciences Research Posters
This exhibit will be on display in the James W. Cornyn Valley Gallery from May 27 through September 3, 2017.
This exhibition reflects a small but diverse sampling of student and faculty research projects from departments within the College of Natural Sciences at CSU, Chico. They stand as a testament to CSU, Chico's commitment to undergraduate research. Gateway is honored to showcase undergraduate research and related faculty projects from the Spring 2017 semester. It is our hope that visitors will gain a deeper appreciation for the range of research being done at CSU, Chico and similar institutions nationwide, and that young minds will be inspired.


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Random Giveaway!
- 07.20.17
- Diary, Giveaway, Journal, My Collection, giveaway, notebook, notebook stories
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It's clean-out time! Talk to me about notebooks, people. Use the comments on this post, and/or Twitter posts containing "@notebookstories random giveaway" to tell me something about why you read Notebook Stories, why you love notebooks, what you write or draw in your notebooks, etc. I'll pick 5 favorite responses from entries received before the deadline of Friday July 28, 2017 at 11:59 EST, and the winners will each receive a grab-bag of at least 4 assorted notebooks. Some of these notebooks may have a used page or two where I did pen tests for reviews, but otherwise they will be in new or like-new, usable condition and I'll try to throw in some unusual items to spice up your collection! Have fun, everyone!
The Captains Log Kickstarter, Ending Soon!
I lost track of the news about this Kickstarter project in my email inbox, but it's ending very soon, at Thu, July 20 2017 8:26 AM EDT. They only need about $1500 more in pledges as of this writing. It looks like a cool concept and a quality execution, with formatted pages that provide inspiration and structure for outlining your goals, helping to break down the tasks to get you there, and tracking your progress. The design has a classic look– from the photo below, I first thought the colors were blue and red, but they are brown and black. I love the anchor logo!
You can see more details at the Captain's Log Kickstarter page.
Panobook Notebook
Here's an unusual notebook format: 160 mm x 288 mm, 100 pages, dot grid– meant to fit in front of your computer keyboard. Of course you can also rotate it so the wire-o binding is at the top. I like the idea that it will lie flat on your desk, but as the illustration shows, there may be a tendency not to write across the whole width– it's being used in two columns, more like having a smaller notebook opened to a page spread. Either way, this is something I could see myself using in my office. And here's a nice touch– each notebook comes with a slipcase on which you can write the date/subject.
This is a Kickstarter project that has already far exceeded its funding goal. The minimum pledge to get a notebook is $20.
Via: Panobook Notebook — ACCESSORIES — Better Living Through Design
"My Favorite Thing is Monsters," a Graphic Novel by Emil Ferris
- 06.27.17
- Art, books, creativity, Links, sketchbook, writing, Art, comics, drawing, emil ferris, graphic novel, lined paper, my favorite thing is monsters, notebook
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This book looks great– an entire graphic novel in facsimile notebook form:
"Set in the same 1960s Chicago where Ferris spent her youth, the book's main character is Karen Reyes, a 10-year-old obsessed with movie monsters…. The central gimmick of the comic is that Karen is the cartoonist behind its creation. Accordingly, the tome mirrors the spiral notebook that provides the canvas to so many children's first forays into sequential narrative. The spine looks like a stack of notebooks, full of blue-lined, white paper. The back cover is the deep mustard yellow of a cheap notebook's back cover, and a two-dimensional rendering of a spiral coil threading through holes sits close to the spine. This innovation in packaging enhances the feeling of peering into a gifted youngster's work."
Source: A Graphic Novel in the Form of a Monster-Obsessed Child's Notebook
Review and Giveaway: Stillman & Birn Softcover Sketchbooks
I was really excited when I heard that Stillman & Birn were expanding their product line to include softcover sketchbooks, especially when I saw that a pocket sized version was available. There are so many options out there for hardcover sketchbooks, and so many pocket notebooks, but these really fill a niche in terms of offering durability, flexibility, portability, and a wide array of quality paper options. I'm ashamed to say I received samples for review almost a year ago and am only getting caught up now, but better late than never!
I've reviewed Stillman and Birn's hardcovers in the past, see here and here. The softcovers are available in the same paper types– 6 varieties, covering different paper weights, textures, and colors, but different sizes.
I tested the 3.5 x 5.5″ pocket size portrait versions, of course! They are slightly smaller than a pocket Moleskine. The covers are a smooth material, not at all leather-like but with a leathery-looking pebbly tone, which you can see but not feel. The covers are neutral shades of grey, dark green, dark red and blue, corresponding to the paper type within– greenish for the Delta, with 270 GSM ivory cold press paper; red for Alpha, with 150 GSM bright white medium grain paper. There is nothing imprinted on or inside the sketchbooks except for the Stillman and Birn logo embossed on the back cover.
The signatures are stitched, and there is a fair amount of glue at the spine, holding the signatures to the cover. The pages open very flat despite the spines feeling a little stiff at first, especially with the thicker papers. After being opened all the way, the covers will stay open for a while but will eventually close most of the way. There is no elastic to hold the sketchbooks closed. No inside pocket or ribbon marker either.
The papers are up to the same high standard as S&B's other products, performing well with all sorts of pens, pencils and watercolors. Only the bleediest markers show through much on the 150 GSM paper, and the 270 GSM paper is pretty impervious. Even the papers meant for only dry media held up fine with watercolors. From the outside, these sketchbooks don't look like fancy sketchbooks designed to be kept forever, but with acid-free, archival quality paper, what you create on the inside should stand the test of time.
What's not to love? This is where I thought I'd be saying "well, they are a bit pricey…" but they're not! The pocket size sketchbooks have a list price of $10.99 and are currently discounted to under $9.00 for some models at Amazon. With so many options in bindings, paper types, sizes and portrait/landscape formats, Stillman & Birn really offers something for everyone!
And I am offering you all the chance to win a free sample! Four winners will be randomly selected from those who enter in any of the following ways:
On Twitter, tweet something containing "@StillmanandBirn" and "@NotebookStories."
On Facebook, "like" the Notebook Stories page and the Stillman and Birn page, and post something containing the words "Stillman & Birn" on my wall.
On your blog, post something containing the words "Stillman & Birn" and "NotebookStories" and link back to this post.
And for those who don't have these other options available to them, you can also enter by leaving a comment on this post.
Since we can have 4 winners, I will pick at least one winner from each entry method above, and each winner will receive at least 2 sketchbooks.
The deadline for entry is Friday June 23 at 11:59PM, EST. Good luck everyone!
The Cape Horn Notebook, Made with Recycled Sails
Here's something a bit different, a notebook that incorporates recycled sails and sailing rope:
"With the look, feel, and design of a traditional black notebook, the Cape Horn notebook reimagines used sails from the world's most epic sailing expeditions as the ultimate storytelling tool.
The notebooks, which contain fragments of a sails that have traveled all the way to the southernmost tip of South America, aim to inject the dynamism of life at sea into everyday life.
Designed and created by Chilean designer Antonia Undurraga, herself an avid sailor, the notebooks merge two diverse industries – sailing and paper goods – into one product."
Buy the Cape Horn notebook at Amazon.
The Cape Horn Notebook website has some interesting photos of the manufacturing process, much of which seems to be done by hand.
Source: Recycled Sails Get New Life With The New The Cape Horn Notebook – Crossroads Today
Roland Thaxter's Sketchbook, from the Biodiversity Heritage Library
You can find some amazing things in online archives. Below are some pages from a sketchbook by a botanist named Roland Thaxter, who lived from 1858-1932 (read more about him here).
The actual sketchbook is in a library at Harvard, but it is shared via The Biodiversity Heritage Library, which "works collaboratively to make biodiversity literature openly available to the world as part of a global biodiversity community."
Source: Roland Thaxter sketch book, – Biodiversity Heritage Library
Glowing Circle Made of Notebooks
- 06.07.17
- Art, books, creativity, Links, Art, azkuna zentroa, bilbao, books, denboran zehar, festival, gutun zuria, installation, notebooks
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I'd love to see this in person– this art installation is a glowing flat circle that turns out to be made of thousands of recycled notebooks!
"Commissioned by Azkuna Zentroa, Luzinterruptus crafted Denboran Zehar for the 10th anniversary of Gutun Zuria (Bilbao Internacional Literature Festival) in April 2017. In light of the anniversary, the designers wanted to pay homage to the themes of creation and time."
Read more at: Glowing circle made from thousands of recycled notebooks celebrate Bilbao's book festival | Inhabitat – Green Design, Innovation, Architecture, Green Building
David Sedaris' Diaries
- 05.31.17
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David Sedaris has a new book out called Theft By Finding, which contains entries from diaries he's kept from 40 years, including while he was a student at the Art Institute of Chicago. The diaries themselves are quite interesting– he made many of them himself and decorated the covers:
Read more at: David Sedaris: The IHOP Years – The New Yorker


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The first time I played Frogger was not at my general spot that I played games, Showbiz Pizza, but at a local gas station. I remember there were a couple of High-School students crowded around the machine and I just kind of watched from the side, making it look like I was looking over the candy selection…which probably the made the owner of the station think I was trying to shoplift now that I think about it. Finally the older kids left and I quickly made my way to the vacant machine, only stopping to wipe my hands on my jeans when I realized the joystick was sweaty from the previous player. Yuck! I gave the game my best shot but it didn't last too long, I did however get a little better as the weeks progressed, that is until they moved the machine out to replace it with Gorf.
As always a huge thanks to the Arcade Flyer Archive for the awesome scanned images below.
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Forest Schools
Wildharmony are able to deliver forest schools programmes for schools throughout the region.
The forest school initiative started in Denmark. Programmes typically last for around six weeks, giving children the chance for extended and significant contact with the outdoors. At the core of the forest school ethos is raising achievement, building self-
Forest schools programmes can be tailored to suit any age range, and provide an ideal way of complimenting aspects of the early years foundation stage, the national curriculum and lifelong learning. Participants have the opportunity to use tools, build shelters, help to light fires, whittle sticks, enjoy their natural surroundings, encounter wildlife, jump in puddles, and get dirty!
We have yet to have a participant who has not thoroughly enjoyed this experience