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FEBRUARY 10, 2021

SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954

VOL XXIX • NO 2

The She Shed: A Dream Come True BY FRANCINE FULTON

Mary Frazier and Marie Jackson, friends and fellow school bus drivers for the Twin Valley School District, had always talked about opening a store that featured their handmade crafts as well as those made by local artisans. Their dream became reality with the opening of The She Shed, located at 3605 E. Main St., Morgantown, on Nov. 3, 2020. Housed in a former hair salon, The She Shed offers country dĂŠcor, including signs, candles,

artwork, lamps, wreaths and furniture. Other featured products include dish towels, mugs, handmade Valentine’s Day and birthday cards and bath and beauty products. The women met at the bus lot five years ago, and they still work as school bus drivers. “We always wanted to open a shop and one day we said, ‘Let’s try it.’ It happened really fast,� said Jackson. “Between finding the place and opening was one month.� Locally crafted products at the store include furniture, such as a storage table with drawers made by a local student. “A college student looking to make some extra money redid some furniture and we bought from her to sell,� said Jackson. “There are a bunch of artists in a co-op that come together, and we purchase from them (as well).� See The She Shed pg 8

Twin Valley school bus drivers Marie Jackson (left) and Mary Frazier recently opened The She Shed in Morgantown, which showcases their crafts as well as items made by local artisans.

VITA Offers Local Author Publishes First Book Free Tax she said. “I have spent a lot of time and humor in a fast-paced mysresearching that period because of tery, I hope to provide readers Preparation nspired by her life experiences, teaching Bible (studies) and learn- with a story that both entertains which include substitute teach- ing about the culture. That’s where and encourages.� Service Betz said that she never set out ing, directing plays for 10 years the interest came from.�

BY FRANCINE FULTON

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at Conestoga Christian School and 35 years of leading Bible studies, Lisa Betz, president of the board of trustees for the Village Library of Morgantown, recently announced she has published her first book, “Death and a Crocodile.� Betz describes the book as a lighthearted mystery, which is set in Rome AD 46. “I have been leading Bible studies, so I set (the book) in the time of the New Testament,�

The book tells the story of Livia, whose father dies under suspicious circumstances. With the help of her maidservant, Livia sets out to find the killer before her innocent brother is convicted of the murder. In addition to the courageous women, the book also includes eccentric characters and a sausage-stealing cat. When announcing the publishing of the book, Betz stated, “By combining historical detail, faith

to become an author of a book. “I was an engineering major so writing was not on my mind back in school. But I always love reading stories and making up stories in my head,� she shared. “I actually took a creative writing course on a whim when my kids were in school, which hooked my interest in writing. My love of writing slowly grew and developed until I eventually thought I wanted to write a book.�

BY FRANCINE FULTON

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INSIDE THIS ISSUE Twin Valley Troops Offer Girl Scout Cookies . . . . . .2

HCVHA To Hold Takeout Valentines’s Dinner . . . . . .3

Community Calendar . . . .3

House Of Worship . . . . . .10

Classifieds . . . . . . . . . . .10

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Lisa Betz, president of the board of trustees for the Village Library of Morgantown, recently published her first book, “Death and a Crocodile.�


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