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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. Va. In discussing the decision to be the presentation sponsor for...
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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 will be held from 10 to 11 a.m.. (The organizers...
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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 Ready to Volunteer The farm is harvesting beans, cucumbers, peppers, potatoes,...
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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 cost more to repair than a new one would cost...
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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 shows that 75 percent of the oil from BP’s drilling...
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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 the lines of what (I hope) is a non-stop action...
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Late summer and Early Fall festivals in VA, WV, MD, and PA fit the bill; plus, Labor Day air show!

August 6, 2010
By S.B. Thompson
Late summer and Early Fall festivals in VA, WV, MD, and PA fit the bill; plus, Labor Day air show!

From the beautiful Shenandoah Valley- There’s a lot to do and see near Route 11 in the Shenandoah Valley, traveling from Virginia in the South, up through West Virginia, into Maryland, and finally into Pennsylvania. Here are some of the fairs and festivals that you and your family won’t want to miss during the rest...
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Posted in Agriculture, Arts & crafts, Camping, Car shows, Community, Day Trips, Entertainment, Events, Food - Dining, For Kids, Fun, Holiday Celebrations, Hot Sites, Music, Outdoors, People, Senior Living, Valley History, Valley News | No Comments »

Harrisonburg Farmers Market Gets Grant to Provide Farm Fresh Food to Underserved Communities

August 3, 2010
By Press_Release
Harrisonburg Farmers Market Gets Grant to Provide Farm Fresh Food to Underserved Communities

Downtown Harrisonburg, VA – Harrisonburg Farmers Market, working in cooperation with Virginia Cooperative Extension, Shenandoah Resource Conservation and Development (RC&D) Council, and Shenandoah Valley Buy Fresh Buy Local, recently received grant funds from USDA’s Risk Management Agency and a private foundation to expand the availability and access of local, healthy farm fresh food to...
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Don’t like hydrofracking? Neither does New York

August 3, 2010
By Lauren Tabor
Don’t like hydrofracking? Neither does New York

The local area that has been picked out by a company for hydrofracking is somewhat out of the way, though still important. However, central New York is, well, in the middle of everything, and, more importantly, provides water for one of the largest cities in the world: New York City. The dramatic...
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God’s own “Back to the Future” found in a timeless, personal moment of creation

July 27, 2010
By S.B. Thompson
God’s own “Back to the Future” found in a timeless, personal moment of creation

Earth – What in the world is happening lately? Want to gain some “newly-found” insights on the way the world operates and your role in it? How our collective past meets future in the evolving moment? The Gnostic Gospel of Thomas reveals Jesus’ words on the Kingdom of God. You could say that it’s...
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Route 11 Yard Crawl on August 14 is the longest yard sale in Virginia

July 23, 2010
By S.B. Thompson
Route 11 Yard Crawl on August 14 is the longest yard sale in Virginia

Shenandoah Valley, VA – On Saturday, August 14, 2010,  beginning at 7 a.m., the Route 11 Yard Crawl will return for its sixth year.  From New Market, Virginia in the South to Stephens City to the North, the “Crawl” has grown into a 50-mile  junk & treasure adventure. The Shenandoah County Chamber Advisory Group, along...
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Innovation: Shenandoah County schools compete for energy savings

July 21, 2010
By S.B. Thompson
Innovation: Shenandoah County schools compete for energy savings

Woodstock, VA – An innovative program in the Valley has involved students in helping to save energy in the Shenandoah County School District. The results: Through the efforts of school and division energy management teams, the Shenandoah County Public Schools were able to save $47,551 in electrical service costs during the months of January, February, March,...
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Scam: Charged $2,425 per-minute for dialing area codes 809, 294 or 876

July 20, 2010
By S.B. Thompson
Scam: Charged $2,425 per-minute for dialing area codes 809, 294 or 876

U.S.A. – AT & T has verified the existence of a phone scam that can result in charges of more than $2,000 per minute by calling area codes 809, 294 or 876. Do not ever dial numbers with the following area codes: 809, 294, 876. Residents in Virginia this week are reporting a scam. “I actually...
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Tour WV hydrofracking site; See what Virginia will look like if Carrizo drills without regulations

July 16, 2010
By S.B. Thompson
Tour WV hydrofracking site; See what Virginia will look like if Carrizo drills without regulations

Wetzel County, WV and Bergton, VA – PHOTO ESSAY – What does the 1st proposed hydrofracking operation in Virginia have to do with the water supply for citizens of the Shenandoah Valley and the Greater Washington D.C. area? A lot. A Four-Hour Tour “Sit right back” and ride with me through rural WV. See for yourself...
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A Shining Light Across America; nationwide events to celebrate Boy Scouts 100th year (July 25-31)

July 15, 2010
By S.B. Thompson
A Shining Light Across America; nationwide events to celebrate Boy Scouts 100th year (July 25-31)

Fort AP Hill, Va – For the first time in the history of the Boy Scouts of America, the entire Scouting community will be brought together for a single, nationwide event to celebrate the organization’s 100th birthday, and reflect on what the organization has meant to millions of  America’s youth. Shining Our Light Across the...
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Irony: California Legislation could save big energy companies money, as oil still flows in Gulf

July 11, 2010
By Press_Release
Irony: California Legislation could save big energy companies money, as oil still flows in Gulf

Reported on July 11, 2010 by Jack Dolan, of the Los Angeles Times - “Sacramento -  A plan to let oil companies leave large parts of decommissioned drilling rigs in the ocean off California’s coast, saving them hundreds of millions of dollars, is sailing through the California Legislature at a time when the Gulf of...
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Ag is still King in the Shenandoah Valley; Fisher receives Virginia Educator Award

July 8, 2010
By S.B. Thompson
Ag is still King in the Shenandoah Valley; Fisher receives Virginia Educator Award

LEXINGTON, Ky. – Shenandoah Valley Education News: Dana A. Fisher, agricultural educator from Central High School in Woodstock, Va., (pictured) has been selected as the 2010 Virginia winner of the Outstanding Agricultural Education Teacher Award – given by the National Association of Agricultural Educators (NAAE). Outstanding Ag Ed Teacher Award winners are agricultural educators who...
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Five top astrologers discuss transformational effects of Solar Eclipse and New Moon: July 11, 2010

July 7, 2010
By S.B. Thompson
Five top astrologers discuss transformational effects of Solar Eclipse and New Moon: July 11, 2010

Planet Earth -  Hear, or should I say “here”  is some “food” for thought – The significance of  July 11, 2010,  and thereabouts: Here/hear is what five top astrologers have to say about the rare Total Solar Eclipse and New Moon which both happen this Sunday, following the line up of five planets that occurred...
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A Whale, refurbished to fight oil spill, awaits waiver of maritime law to get into action

July 2, 2010
By S.B. Thompson
A Whale, refurbished to fight oil spill, awaits waiver of maritime law to get into action

Boothville, Louisisana – About one hour south of New Orleans, The A Whale, a huge oil skimmer ship, is now anchored, awaiting approval by the U.S. government to begin skimming off the oil from the BP oil disaster. As long as three football fields (372-yards) and 10 stories high, the newly- refurbished vessel is ready...
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PA Dept. of Environmental Protection issues list of fracking chemicals; is Bergton, VA next?

July 1, 2010
By S.B. Thompson
PA Dept. of Environmental Protection issues list of fracking chemicals; is Bergton, VA next?

Pennsylvania, U.S.A. – This just in from WENY.com: The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has released a list of more than 80 chemicals used in drilling for natural gas in the Marcellus Shale region. WENY obtained the list and noted that some of the chemicals have been shown to harm human health. View WENY...
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Bob Goodlatte helping to protect Chesapeake Bay through bipartisan effort

June 29, 2010
By Press_Release
Bob Goodlatte helping to protect Chesapeake Bay through bipartisan effort

Washington, D.C. – This month, Virginia Congressman Bob Goodlatte introduced bipartisan legislation – the Chesapeake Bay Program Reauthorization and Improvement Act – which will protect the health of the Chesapeake Bay, while also ensuring the strength and vitality of family farms and local communities within the Bay Watershed. “The Chesapeake Bay, the argest estuary...
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