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Gluten-free cooking made easy, and delicious

September 2, 2010
By S.B. Thompson
Gluten-free cooking made easy, and delicious

Charles Town, WV – Take charge of your life, and your health.  Next Tuesday, September 7, 2010,  the Jefferson County Schools Adult and Community Education Program in Charles Town, WV, will be begin offering a brand new practical class that will help many people as they prepare gluten-free meals for their own well-being and enjoyment, as...
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Earl could be heading up East Coast for Labor Day

August 30, 2010
By S.B. Thompson
Earl could be heading up East Coast for Labor Day

Atlantic Ocean, Earth – Be on the watch for Earl - the Hurricane, that is – along the Eastern seaboard. A hurricane watch and tropical storm warning is in effect for most of Puerto Rico. A tropical storm warning is in effect for Antigua, Barbuda, Montserrat,...
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Patriot’s Path says it’s time fore its Annual Golf fundraiser

August 30, 2010
By S.B. Thompson
Patriot’s Path says it’s time fore its Annual Golf fundraiser

Charles Town, WV – Hear ye, hear ye. (Remember how events were announced back in the Revolutionary War days?) On September 24, 2010, HMS Technologies, Inc. will be presenting the 2nd Annual Patriot’s Path Foundation Golf Tournament at the Locust Hill Golf Course in Charles Town, W....
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Goodlatte holding “America Speaking Out” town hall tomorrow

August 30, 2010
By S.B. Thompson
Goodlatte holding “America Speaking Out” town hall tomorrow

Washington, D.C. – If you’re in Virginia – or wherever – now’s the time to stand up and be heard. “Politicians” are supposed to be working for us, not the other way around. Congressman Bob Goodlatte has announced that he will be holding an “America Speaking...
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Bavarian Inn in Shepherdstown hosts Octoberfest on Sept. 19

August 21, 2010
By S.B. Thompson
Bavarian Inn in Shepherdstown hosts Octoberfest on Sept. 19

Shepherdstown, WV – It’s a 30 year tradition at one of the classiest spots in the MidAtlantic region. The historic Bavarian Inn – nestled atop the Potomac River on the border of West Virginia and Maryland, will celebrate Octoberfest on Sunday, September 19, 2010,...
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Good-By to Old Number 6092

August 21, 2010
By Melissa Manning
Good-By to Old Number 6092

Shenandoah County, VA – The low-water bridge on Virginia Route 744 is in the process of being replaced. Residents of the community of Deer Rapids may find this bittersweet, especially since old-time residents of the area doubt that the new bridge will be high...
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Minor glitch causes 7Bends to be down for two days – we’re back!

August 21, 2010
By James Maas
Minor glitch causes 7Bends to be down for two days – we’re back!

7Bends has recently suffered a technical glitch which kept us off-line for the past day and a half.The issue has been resolved and steps taken to see to it that a recurrence of the outage is not repeated. Our apologies for any inconvenience this lapse...
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Fort Valley Lyceum hosting Virginia citizen forum on Hydrofracking on Aug. 28

August 19, 2010
By Press_Release
Fort Valley Lyceum hosting Virginia citizen forum on Hydrofracking on Aug. 28

Fort Valley, VA – Come learn about an issue that’s sure to affect families across the Valley. On Saturday, August 28, 2010, The Fort Valley Lyceum will present a special citizen information session entitled; “Marcellus Shale Natural Gas Exploration in the Valley.” The event...
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Volunteers Needed to Harvest Vegetables to Feed the Hungry

August 19, 2010
By Press_Release
Volunteers Needed to Harvest Vegetables to Feed the Hungry

Woodstock, VA – It’s great exercise and a sure way to help others. The Volunteer Farm of Shenandoah is calling for volunteers to help harvest tons of vegetables needed to feed the hungry people through two food banks serving about a third of Virginia. Get...
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The Best Energy Friendly Dishwashers

August 13, 2010
By Lauren Tabor
The Best Energy Friendly Dishwashers

What no one wishes to happen must will happen ineviatbly: at some point in time, every dishwasher breaks. Regardless of whether a person decides that they want a model that is larger, faster, newer, etc., or if the dishwasher they already have would...
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Greenpeace sends ship to Gulf on expedition to independently document effects of BP spill

August 10, 2010
By Press_Release
Greenpeace sends ship to Gulf on expedition to independently document effects of BP spill

Washington, D.C. – Here’s a letter just released today from Dan Howells, Greenpeace Deputy Campaign Director: Arctic Sunrise sets our for Gulf “White House energy adviser Carol Browner has recently been making the talk show rounds and telling the public about a new government assessment that...
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“Striking 12” runs August 28 – Sept. 25 at Wayside Theatre

August 10, 2010
By S.B. Thompson
“Striking 12” runs August 28 – Sept. 25 at Wayside Theatre

Middletown – Out with the old. In with the new. Today, Wayside Theatre Artistic Director Warner Crocker announced the third play of the 2010-2011 season – Striking 12 – as well as its cast and performance schedule. Written by Groove Lilly, the musical comedy...
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Operation Purple Summer Camp serves children of deployed soldiers

August 9, 2010
By S.B. Thompson
Operation Purple Summer Camp serves children of deployed soldiers

Harrisonburg, VA – Last winter, The National Military Family Association chose Camp Horizons as the host of their popular Operation Purple Summer Camp for 2010.  The Association developed a free summer camp program in response to the need for increased support for military children,...
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A reminder of the words of Thomas Jefferson and the spirit of the Declaration of Independence

August 9, 2010
By S.B. Thompson
A reminder of the words of Thomas Jefferson and the spirit of the Declaration of Independence

Philadelphia, PA – In light of recent Federal government vs. state jurisdiction disputes across the nation, it’s important to re-read and remind ourselves of our heritage, and the words and spirit of The Declaration of Independence, as authored by Thomas Jefferson. Here is the complete...
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Readers of Entangled, new novel by Graham Hancock, experience time from a new perspective

August 9, 2010
By S.B. Thompson
Readers of Entangled, new novel by Graham Hancock, experience time from a new perspective

From the bookshelf – Entangled is the first fantasy adventure novel from the bestselling non-fiction author Graham Hancock. He writes: “This is a fantasy adventure time-slip novel, and as you can see this is quite a departure for me – fiction instead of non-fiction. But between...
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