It definitely feels like summer, even though we have another month or so of spring. It feels like everything runs a bit faster these days, which is why places like the Mountain Lake Club are such treasures — places where you can kick back and relax with neighbors, people you may or may not know well, but who share a common enjoyment of the place they call home.
You don’t need to get sand between your toes or even leave home to experience a grand adventure. As our local librarians will tell you, a good book can transport kids around the world. We’ve included a sampling of what will be on tap at the Shepherdstown Public Library this summer and we’ll have listings of activities planned at the other Jefferson County libraries posted soon. If you do want to get up close to nature, you can stop by the NCTC open house on May 11 or take a tour of gardens in Shepherdstown on May 18 and 19.
Our local county government is having its own adventure. In November 2023, the county’s Prosecuting Attorney filed a petition to remove Jennifer Krouse and Tricia Jackson as commissioners, citing official misconduct and neglect of duty in reference to their refusal to attend Commission meetings for more than three months last year. The special judicial panel issued a ruling on May 1, removing them from office. It could be a bumpy road to fill both seats.
By Steve Pearson