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We are looking for community members to write articles/blog posts for our website/blog. You don’t have to be a writer!! You just have to be passionate about something and want to help others. We will walk you through the whole process! It is not as scary as you might think. We are currently looking for…

Spring 2020
“I say that even after April, by God there’s no excuse for May.” -e e cummings Gridlock in the transportation of food from farms to distribution centers and retail customers during this time of pestilence has forced the conversation. When things fall apart and the center cannot hold, space appears from within the center of…
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Rita Otey Interview – The Counter Ridge History Project
An oral history interview featuring Rita B. Otey, a Native of Bedford, Virginia and daughter of former principal of Counter Ridge Elementary School. This interview is a part of the Sedalia Center and their Counter Ridge History Project. https://youtu.be/7DhD9_OH_Os Learn More