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April 2012 Volume 9 Issue 4

The Town’s official website has useful information including important

notices, ordinances, meeting minutes, official applications, and events

calendar. Visit us at www.harpersferrywv.us

Inside this issue:

Calendar

Public Library Events

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Council Meeting Report

Contact Info

3

Easter Sunrise Service

Jack & Robert 4

White Tailed Deer Study

Resident Survey 5

Spring Bash Success

Dan Riss Awarded

Next Newsletter

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Water Works Report

All About Water Billing 7

Tax Levy

Town Parking Policy 8

Events Galore!! 9

More Events Galore!! 10

Foundation News

Charmadoah Tea Party

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Tenfold Fair Trade 12

Water Emergency Form 13

Wouldn’t it be great to have a phone message or an e-mail message coming

directly to you in the event of a water emergency or similar occurrence? The

Harpers Ferry Water Works will soon have this emergency notification

technology available. We are inviting all water customers to take advantage of

this opportunity to be notified in case of a public emergency. Signing up for the

program is optional and your contact information will be kept confidential.

The program, Message911, has been used successfully by Shepherdstown for

the past three years. The great thing about this program is its flexibility. It can

notify all customers or just those in a certain neighborhood where a problem

occurs. Messages are sent out simultaneously to all designated recipients so

there is no delay in notification. Customers may choose two methods of

communication from the following four choices: voice on your landline; voice

on your cell phone, text message on your cell phone, or e-mail message. If you

choose text notification you will be sent an “opt-in” message to legally comply

with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulations.

In preparation for the start-up of this system, we have a sign-up form (Page 13)

for you to fill out and submit to the Harpers Ferry Town Hall. Once the

Message911 system is installed the town clerk will have your information ready

to enter into the customer database. If you have questions about signing up for

this program, contact the Harpers Ferry Town Hall at 304-535-2206, Ext. 3.

Submitted by Barbara Humes, Chair, Water Commission

Harpers Ferry Water Works to Install Emergency Notification System

Tony Horwitz Redux

On February 18, the Journey Through Hallowed Ground Partnership had a

book discussion with Pulitzer-prize winning author, Tony Horwitz of his

newest book Midnight Rising. C-Span3 aired that presentation and you can

watch it HERE and hear all the nice things Tony said about Harpers Ferry!

Submitted by Esther Turner, Journey Through Hallowed Ground

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Town Calendar At Town Hall, unless noted otherwise

April 25 Harpers Ferry Foundation meeting 5 pm

April 26 Tree Committee Meeting 7 pm

April 28 Arbor Day event, 12:00 noon at Harpers Ferry Children’s Park (no rain date)

April 28 Town Council work session on historic preservation ordinance alternatives

April 28/29 Art Walk (see Page 10)

April 28/29 57th Annual House and Garden Tour (see Page 10)

April 28/29 Park Service Bread Making Workshop (see Page 10)

April 28/29 Park Service “Batteaux on the Rivers: Highways of Trade 1812” Program (see Page 10)

April 30 Landmarks Commission meeting 7 pm

May 1 Planning Commission meeting 7 pm

May 3 Elks Run Study Committee meeting 7 pm

May 5/6 Park Service Tinware Workshop (see Page 10)

May 12 Women’s Club Herb Fair 9 am to 3 pm (see Page 9)

May 12 2nd Annual Harpers Ferry Half Marathon (see Page 9)

May 12/13 Park Service “Heirloom Vegetable Seedlings & Seed Fair” (see Page 9)

May 14 Town Council meeting 7 pm

May 17 Water Commission meeting 7:30 pm

May 19 2nd Annual Victorian Tea at Charmadoah (see Page 11)

May 21 Trail and Town Alliance 5 pm

May 21 Police Committee meeting 8 am (Bolivar Community Ctr)

May 23 Harpers Ferry Foundation meeting 5:30 pm

May 24 Tree Committee meeting 7 pm

Town Hall Hours

Monday– 8:30-12 & 1-4:30

Tuesday– 2-4:30

Wednesday– 8:30-12 & 1-4:30

Thursday– 8:30-12

Friday– 8:30-12 and 1-4:30

Town Website Click here

Events at the Bolivar-Harpers Ferry Public Library

The Bolivar-Harpers Ferry Library will be participating in this year’s Bolivar-Harper’s Ferry Community

Art Walk on April 28 from 10am-5:30pm. View our permanent collection of photos of Harpers Ferry.

Books on arts and crafts will be on display and available for checkout. Refreshments served. For more

information on the Community Art Walk go to www.steamatharpersferry.com.

Would you like to try out an iPad, Kindle or Nook? Starting on May 1 the Bolivar-Harpers Ferry Public

Library will have these devices available for in-library use. Free library e-books for iPad, Kindle, or Nook

are available for download from our website www.youseemore.com/bhf/.

We have a guest, P.T. the Gecko, living in the children's department. He is on loan until May 31.

Summer Reading Program is just around the corner. Our kick-off event will be

Saturday, June 30!

Submitted by Gretchen Fry, Librarian

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Council Meeting Report

Copies of all documents provided to the Council in advance of their regular meetings are made available

to the public in a notebook at Town Hall, the Friday before the monthly Council meetings. The Town

Recorder is working on making an electronic version of the notebook available online. Material from past

meetings are also maintained in the notebook. Regular Council meetings are the second Monday of every

month.

At its meeting in April, the Council:

1. Adopted policies and procedures for use of the State-issued purchasing credit card (“P” card).

2. Approved $1,500 for Green Acres Contracting to install a safety guard rail at the end of York Street

($2,000.00 budget item in FY2011-12).

3. Approved asphalt paving repairs to Gilmore Street and its East Ridge Street intersection by U.S.

Paving LLC for $4,970 (Item budgeted for $7,000 in FY2011-12).

4. Approved a resolution and application for a $2,500 West Virginia Community Participation Grant

for support of music festival events.

5. Designated a Mazzard Cherry tree as a landmark tree on the Corporation’s East Ridge paper street

right-of-way, Lot 1 of Block BB.

6. Approved a business sign permit for Beyond the Lens Photography at 970 Washington Street.

7. Approved an amendment to the Dailey building permit and a variance request for the side setback

at 400 Fillmore Street for the rear retaining wall.

8. Approved a building permit for Verizon Wireless to construct a telecommunications antenna on the

Water Works tank site, contingent upon successful Section 106 review and negotiation of a lease

agreement.

9. Agreed to convene a work session, presentation and discussion of historic preservation ordinance

alternatives and possible creation of a Hilltop Hotel Overlay District.

10. Authorized the Mayor to sign a Cooperative Service Agreement with the United States Department

of Agriculture to cooperate in a wildlife damage management project for white-tailed deer.

11. Approved a budget revision to transfer $4,000 from the Hotel-Motel tax account to cover

anticipated music and art event expenditures in Fy2011-12.

12. Appointed Kirk Davis as building inspector to replace Brendon Soennecken who is moving.

13. Adopted an Arbor Day Proclamation for 2012. (Arbor Day is April 28, 2012.)

Communicating with the Mayor and Council

Mayor Joe Anderson 304-582-2377 joewa2@juno.com

Recorder Kevin Carden 304-535-2206 kevin.carden@live.com

Council Betsy Bainbridge betsybainbridge@yahoo.com

members Jerry Hutton jerwar@frontiernet.net

Dan Riss fdrfdr@comcast.net

Charlotte Thompson charlotte.thompson@harpersferrywv.us

Greg Vaughn olvaughn@frontiernet.net

Town Hall Phone: 304-535-2206

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Easter Sunrise Service

Following tradition, the churches of Bolivar and Harpers Ferry celebrated the Easter Sunrise at the historic

Harpers Cemetery overlooking the confluence of the Shenandoah and Potomac rivers. A large crowd met a

glorious and clear sunrise over the river, sang joyful Easter hymns, listened to the Easter Gospel messages,

and prayed for peace in the world. Pastor Luther Osment of Camp-Hill-Wesley United Methodist Church

gave the sermon. The Rev. Georgia DuBose was the organizer and worship leader, assisted by Pastors John

Unger and Doug Fraim. After the service the attendees were invited to share breakfast at St. John's

Episcopal Church in Harpers Ferry. Submitted by Bob DuBose

Ministers L-R:

The Rev. Georgia DuBose, St. John's Episcopal; Minister (and Senator) John Unger of

St. John Lutheran; Minister Doug Fraim of Bolivar United Methodist; Minister Luther

Osment of Camp Hill-Wesley United Methodist

Jack and Robert on the Trail

Jack and Robert of Parkersburg WV on the last

day of a 7 day hike from Pine Grove Furnace

State Park in Pennsylvania to Harpers Ferry

WV. Caught here in a leafy glade by your

newsletter editor walking Sugar.

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White Tailed Deer Study Update

Please take a few minutes to fill out the resident survey below. We would appreciate your input!

Over Easter weekend, volunteers assisted in the placement of wildlife cameras in Harpers Ferry and on

Bolivar Heights. Eight cameras set up primarily on the north side of town captured hundreds of photos that

will be reviewed to determine the number of deer herds in the area.

The Bolivar Town Council had requested that a participation agreement for the deer study be signed by the

two towns. This agreement will be before the Bolivar Town Council next month. The state Department of

Natural Resources is reviewing the current Urban Archery Hunt guidelines this month.

Submitted by Laura Wright, Master Naturalist

White Tail Deer Study Resident Survey – 2012

In order to make decisions regarding the number of White Tailed Deer in our community, we need your

input. The goal of the program is duel: To optimize the health of both the deer and our residents. Please take

a few moments to print off and complete this form. We need your input.

Name_________________________________

Physical Address____________________________________________________________

Date________________

Number of People in your household_____

Number treated for Lyme disease in the last three years_____

Number of Pets_____

Number with Lyme Disease_____

Have you had any collisions or close calls with deer while walking or driving in town?

Yes____ No____ If yes, please describe the incident:

Have you had plantings browsed or damaged by deer in the last year? Yes____ No_____

If yes, please indicate the plants (species or common name):

How many deer do you typically see in your yard? How often do you see them?

Additional Comments:

If you have any questions, please contact Laura Clark: 304-535-2087 or outfitter1996@yahoo.com. You may

also drop off this form at the Harpers Ferry Town Hall.

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Dan Riss Awarded for Watershed Sign Work

At a dedication event on March 31, Dan Riss was honored for his work in initiating installation of signs in

key locations of the county to identify the four different watersheds in this area.

The event, hosted by the Jefferson County Water Advisory Committee and officiated by Sen. Herb

Snyder, was to promote awareness of the watersheds and their importance to residents in and outside

Jefferson County. The watersheds are Elks Run, Blue Ridge, Evitts Run and Shepherdstown Town Run.

The Elks Run Watershed runs nearly eight miles from the Buckles' farm on Route 9 to the Potomac

River below Bolivar Heights. Elks Run, and its tributary Elk Branch, collect rain, snow and water from

natural springs over an 18 square mile area.

A grant from the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Services to the Jefferson County

Water Advisory Committee made this project possible. Submitted by Barbara Humes

Kids (and their families)

Enjoy the AT Community Spring Bash

The A.T. Community Spring Bash, held at

the Bolivar Community Center on Saturday, April 7,

saw a great turnout from both the Bolivar and

Harpers Ferry communities. The Appalachian Trail

Conservancy (ATC) and the newly formed Bolivar/

Harpers Ferry Friends of the A.T. hosted the event.

In all, close to 100 people, including many kids and their families, enjoyed hot

dogs, a mini-A.T. hike, games, and information on the Appalachian Trail.

Mayor Robert Hardy of Bolivar and Mayor Joe Anderson attended the event.

*Want to volunteer for future events? Contact Claire Hobbs at

chobbs@appalachiantrail.org or call 304-535-2200 ext. 134.

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Water Works Report

The Water Works has completed hydrant-flushing the entire water system.

Sixty-seven of the 71 hydrants in the system took a total of 6.05 hours and used

393,735 gallons of water. The four non-operational hydrants will be fixed and

placed back in service in the next month or so. The system is now cleaned and

better chlorinated than it has been in years. Thank you for being patient and we

will be back for another cleaning in the fall.

Over the next few months you will be seeing Water Department employees in

your meter pits as we start our meter-testing program. Your meter will be

removed and a “jumper” will be installed to maintain your service. There is nothing

you need to do at this time. Once the meter is tested, it will be placed back into the ground and your

service will continue as usual.

Submitted by Josh Carter, Manager Harpers Ferry Water Works

Water Works employee

Chris Styer at work

All About Water Billing & Termination of Service for Nonpayment

The Harpers Ferry Water Commission would like to clarify the timeframes associated with the billing and

termination of water utility services. These timeframes are required by State law.

Once Harpers Ferry Water Works sends out a monthly bill, the State’s Water Rules give customers 20

calendar days to pay. That due date is printed on your bill. If a customer pays the bill after the 20th day, a

late penalty can be added to the net unpaid amount on the account. On the 22nd day, the Town of Harpers

Ferry must prepare termination notices as required by law and mail them to delinquent customers allowing

them 10 additional calendar days in which to pay the bill or make arrangements to pay it.

Also within this 10-day period, the water utility must make two attempts at personal contact with the

customer on two separate business days at least 24 hours before the scheduled termination, unless it is

reasonably established that the premises are not permanently inhabited. It should be noted that for purposes

of this rule, personal contact includes both face-to-face meetings and telephone calls. On the 32nd day the

Town may terminate water service.

In a perfect world customers would pay their bills in full and on time. We encourage you to be aware of the

billing deadlines that can lead to termination of service. It is obvious that failure to pay water bills on time

is very costly. Help us to keep our costs and your costs down by paying on time.

(Adapted from the West Virginia Bureau for Public Health, Pipeline Newsletter by James F. Aucremanne, Consumer

Affairs Technician, Public Service Commission, January-March 2012.)

Submitted by Barbara Humes, Chair, Water Commission

As Caitlyn says, “Pay your bill on time and you won’t get cut off!”

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A Fraction of a Penny Tax Levy Change

At its April 17 meeting, the Town Council voted to increase municipal property tax rates for fiscal year

2012-2013 by a fraction of a penny (0.72 cents) per $100 valuation for residential property (Class 2) and

1.44 cents per $100 valuation for commercial and vacant property (Class 4). These slight increased rates

directly benefit the Town and will result in nearly $4,000 in additional income for the next fiscal year to

help cover anticipated rising expenditures.

The new rate is lower than any municipality in Jefferson County this fiscal year. It is impossible to

predict how the rate changes will affect individual property owners as total property tax bills are also

dependent on changes to the property’s assessed value and any changes to the rural district property tax

rates (charged by the state, county and schools). Class 2 properties in Harpers Ferry have a lower

assessed value for next fiscal year compared to the current one, and Class 4, a higher assessed value.

Submitted by Betsy Bainbridge, Council Member

Town Parking Policy Being Drafted

The Planning Commission has drafted a parking policy and ordinance changes in

response to a Town Council request. A need to revise the Town parking policy was also identified in the

2007 Comprehensive Plan and in a parking survey and hearing held last year. The recent increase in

National Park fees may magnify parking problems around Town as a whole.

This parking proposal will be posted on the Town website under the Planning Commission tab. A public

hearing will be scheduled and your comments and questions are welcome at any time.

The draft approach recommended by the Commission includes an official Parking Policy with incentives

for off-street parking creation where feasible, procedures for designating residential parking, and the

possibility of a trial period before formal ordinance changes are made. Chief Brown is working with the

Commission on this effort.

The draft approach proposes to:

1. Establish designated parking spaces for residents and guests when requested by residents by written

application and upon payment of an annual fee depending on circumstances. Display of a valid permit

would be required.

2. Limit parking to one side of a street, especially in cases where on-street parking would impede the safe

flow of traffic, both vehicular and pedestrian.

3. Designate short-term parking spaces and charges for that parking.

4. Require all new residential dwelling construction and major renovations of existing dwellings to

provide off-street parking.

5. Allow use of unpaved public rights of way to access off street parking on private property.

6. Restrict loading and unloading from a motor vehicle to the time reasonably necessary for that

purpose. The Police Department will have the discretion to balance the needs of commercial,

business, office or dining establishments and the convenience and safety of the traveling public.

Submitted by Bob Dawson and Steve Ramberg (ser24@psuedu), Planning Commissioners

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Heirloom Vegetable Seedlings & Seed Fair

On May 12 and 13, the Harpers Ferry Historical Association and Harpers Ferry National Historical Park

will be sponsoring workshops by Heirloom Kitchen Garden Horticulturalist Carol Anderson entitled

"Living Antiques! Heirloom Vegetable Seedlings & Seed Fair." Learn how to organically plant and

care for heirloom vegetables and take home 19th century heirlooms plants and seeds for planting. For

more information see http://www.harpersferryhistory.org/educate.htm

Stonewall Stopped: Jackson’s 1862 Valley Campaign

On May 26 and 27, the Park will have a full weekend of events and living history programs

entitled "Stonewall Stopped: Jackson’s 1862 Valley Campaign." For more information see

http://www.harpersferryhistory.org/events.htm

Born to Run?

On May 12, the 2nd Annual Harpers Ferry Half Marathon takes place. For those not up

to a half marathon, there is also a 4 mile event. Proceeds from the race benefit two non-

profits: Outdoor Education Center for Love of Children and the Eastern Panhandle

Indigo Children. For more information, see http://www.harpersferryhalf.org/

Arbor Day Saturday, April 28 at noon

Children’s Park

(next to Angler’s Inn)

Children especially welcome!

Please have your children bring

their beach shovels and buckets

to help us plant a tree.

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Bolivar-Harpers Ferry Community Art Walk!

Join us April 28 and 29 from 9 am to 6 pm for a Bolivar-Harpers Ferry community Art Walk! More

than 20 businesses and artists will be displaying art work from Bolivar to the Lower Town in Harpers

Ferry. Take a self-guided walk along the tree-lined streets, take in historic views, check out the art and

enjoy everything the two towns have to offer. In addition, the Bolivar-Harpers Ferry Public Library is

offering refreshments (see Page 2). For more information on participating businesses and artists, visit

www.steamatharpersferry.com, call 304-885-0094 or contact the Harpers Ferry Merchants

Association http://www.historicharpersferry.com.

57th Annual House and Garden Tour

The Annual House and Garden Tour this year will be held Saturday and Sunday, April 28 and 29. The

tour is sponsored by the Shenandoah Potomac Garden Council. The Woman's Club will be showing

'The Rectory' at 1258 Washington Street in Bolivar. For tickets, please call 304-535-6900 or email

cburcham@frontier.com

Park Service Workshops on Baking Bread and Making Tinware

On April 28 and 29, Park Foodways expert Susan Journell of the Harpers Ferry Park Historic Trades

Academy will hold workshops on how to make bread as done in the early 19th century. Classes are

from 11 am - 2 pm and 2 pm to 4 pm at the Lower Town Masonry Bee Hive Oven.

There is a fee of $10 per adult to covers instruction and baking ingredients. There

is no charge for children under 6 years of age if accompanied by an attending adult.

On May 5 and 6 from 10 am to 4 pm, there is a workshop in lower town at the Park

Blacksmith Shop. Join master craftsman, William McMillen of Glenmont, New

York, one of the country's premier tinsmiths, for this 2-day workshop. Make your

own traditional tinware with period methods and tools. The fee for this 2-day

workshop is $150.00 per person. Eight students maximum.

For more information on both workshops: http://harpersferryhistory.pinnaclecart.com/living-history-

workshops/, http://www.harpersferryhistory.org/educate.htm and (tinware only)

http://historicharpersferry.com/articles/2012May5-Tinware.pdf

Park Service Program on River Trade

On April 28 and 29, the Park will hold a program "Batteaux on the Rivers: Highways of Trade 1812."

Join Virginia Canals and Navigation Society and Living History rangers for special exhibits,

demonstrations, batteau and boatman camp and period music. For more information see

http://www.harpersferryhistory.org/events.htm

Even More Events!

Please see http://historicharpersferry.com/ for a list of the many upcoming historical, cultural, and

recreational events in April and May in Harpers Ferry - Bolivar, in the nearby National Parks, in the

Eastern Panhandle, and in neighboring areas in VA, MD, PA.

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Update on Harpers Ferry Foundation’s Projects

New Visitors Map: The Foundation has completed work on the new maps for the trail book, new visitors

guide and kiosks. The resulting system will allow our visitors to easily find everything they need.

Kiosk upgrade: Town employee David Cummings will be repairing and improving the kiosks to have an

unobstructed, one-piece front and to make them less subject to weather damage.

Bike Route 11: There is a newly designated bicycle corridor called BR11 that follows north and south

along Route 11 in Virginia. The Foundation will be helping the Town in lobbying to have Harpers Ferry

formally designated as the northern terminus of this new route. We believe this will benefit the town and

its business community because cyclists require all of the services of other visitors, but generally do not

have cars with them and thus cause little noise and have little requirement for parking.

Call for volunteers: Please think seriously about volunteering some time for community service with us.

Our treasurer Brendan Soennecken has just accepted a position in Portland, Oregon, so we need a new

treasurer. We also need a new secretary, as well as volunteers to work on projects such as visitor’s

brochures and our history presentations. If you are interested, or need more information, call: 304-535-

6955 or email: HarpersFerryFoundation@gmail.com. Submitted by Al Alsdorf, Harpers Ferry Foundation

Second Annual

Victorian Tea at Charmadoah

The second annual Victorian Tea Party at historic Charmadoah, 675 Cliff Street in Harpers Ferry, starts at

11 am on Saturday, May 19, with reserved seatings

at 11:00 am, 1:30 pm and 4:00 pm. Guests are

invited to come in Victorian dress if they wish.

Charmadoah, an 1881 house overlooking the

Shenandoah, was built for Colonel Henry R. Miles,

a civil war veteran, who specified to his builder

“from every room a view of the river must be

seen.” Miles used it as a retreat as did many of the

Washington elite who made the journey by train.

The tea is being hosted by the home’s owner, Mrs.

Shirley Caniford, assisted by many volunteers from

St. John’s Episcopal Church in Harpers Ferry. The

proceeds will go to support the church and ministry

to the Appalachian Trail hikers, Jefferson County

Community Ministries, and its many other community and charitable activities.

$12 per person; $7 children; 12 and under. Please make reservations by May 15, by calling Shirley

Caniford 304-535-6922; Su Schmidt 304-535-2241; Margie Yoe 304-401-1467; or the Rev. Georgia

DuBose 304-535- 2009. Leave message if no answer and please specify inside or outside seating. Submitted by Bob DuBose

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Tenfold Fair Trade Collection Every good deed is returned, tenfold!

Prepare yourself for a new adventure when you discover the Tenfold Fair Trade Collection.

The shop at 181A Potomac Street in Harpers Ferry, is home to a wide assortment of unusual

products handmade from surprising materials that come from all over the world. Part of the

fun is figuring out what was used to fashion some of the clever items. (Don’t miss the candy

wrapper handbag!)

Owner Martha Ehlman explains: “One of our most popular items is our pine wood bundle of

crayons handcrafted in Ecuador. Our most unusual item might be our Coconut Fish Birdhouse or our set of

hand carved Party Animals from Kenya. Not everyone has their own Party Animals!”

“We have a large selection of products made of recycled and up-cycled

materials. We have handbags made of recycled tires, candy wrappers,

soda can pull tabs, seat belts, and VHS tape. Many products are made of

sustainable materials such as bamboo, coconut, tagua nut and sea grasses.

We encourage our customers, young and old, to explore our store with all

of their senses!”

The wide range of creative, fair traded, eco-

friendly products in the store have a wide

range of prices: a handmade friendship bracelet

for $2 or a sterling silver necklace for $100. Many of the items are unique and

make wonderful gifts: fair trade chocolate and coffee; housewares; apparel for

men, women and children; jewelry, puzzles and toys; incense, musical

instruments, planters, birdhouses and chimes.

“Our goal is to educate our customers about the fair trade system of exchange

and how their purchase of fair trade items makes positive change in the lives of

artisans in developing nations. What I most enjoy about this business is

knowing we are helping lift up those less fortunate by providing a market for

their crafts.”

The shop, opened in October 2009, is located in a building believed to have been

erected in 1787. “It was once owned by Sarah Wagner who was related to

Robert Harper - a niece we believe.”

Martha removed the plaster to expose the

original stone walls.

“Our very first decision regarding opening our business was to be fully

dedicated to the fair trade system of exchange. The next decision was

what to name our ‘new baby.’ While pondering this important

decision, the memory of a lesson my Grandmother often shared with

us continued to come back to me. She would often say, ‘Every good

deed is returned, tenfold.’ ”

Contact information: www.tenfoldfairtrade.com 304.579.8525

Submitted by Rene Fecteau renefec@juno.com

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Heirloom Vegetable Seedlings & Seed Fair

On May 12 and 13 the Harpers Ferry Historical Association and Harpers Ferry National Historical Park

will be sponsoring workshops by Heirloom Kitchen Garden Horticulturalist Carol Anderson entitled

"Living Antiques! Heirloom Vegetable Seedlings & Seed Fair". Learn how to organically plant and care

for heirloom vegetables and take home 19th century heirlooms plants and seeds for planting. For more

information see http://www.harpersferryhistory.org/educate.htm