BERRYVILLEÂ â The new director of the Clarke County Department of Social Services (DSS) is a Frederick County resident with more than two decades of experience in the human services field.
Jennifer Parker, currently director of social services in Rappahannock County, was hired by the Clarke County Social Services Board this week. She was one of four finalists for the job after the Virginia Department of Social Services initially screened 30 applicants.
Parker has worked for the Rappahannock County DSS since 2011, working her way up its ranks from family services specialist to comprehensive services coordinator and then agency director in October 2017. She previously worked for the Culpeper County Department of Human Services, where she was named Employee of the Year in 2002.
Preceptor Zeta Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi
Preceptor Zeta Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi Christmas Social will be held at the Winchester Country Club at 6 p.m. Wednesday.
Rotary Club of Clarke County
The Rotary Club of Clarke County is holding a Holiday Bundles of Joy Raffle until Dec. 16. There will be two prize baskets with the first one being at least $800 in gift cards and the second one with at least $300 in gift cards. We are still collecting gift certificates from restaurants and businesses. If anyone wants to purchase tickets, they are $10 each or three for $20. Call Gerald Dodson at 540-533-8257 or Dale Coumes at 540-955-2722.