Articles from the most recent edition of the 7Bends of the Shenandoah Valley magazine.
It was just another Labor Day in Berkeley, California. The year was 1979. Reggie, a 19-year-old father was driving his 3-month old daughter, Tokee, to her grandmother’s. Out of nowhere, a car – driven by a drunk driver – slammed into them, killing Reggie and causing his young infant girl to fall into...
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From the Fall issue of 7Bends of the Shenandoah Valley magazine…
Mount Jackson, VA – The Shenandoah Valley is known for its wonderful apples – and apple recipes.
Did you know that Virginia ranks sixth among the nation’s apple producing states. There are over 250 growers in Virginia, utilizing some 18,000 acres of land. Orchards can...
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Meet Dennis Wymer, Jr.
Part 2 of 4 – From the Fall issue of 7Bends of the Shenandoah Valley Magazine:
Winchester, VA – What is it like to be a young, talented artist today? Peek into the lives of four Winchester superstars:
On this planet we’re used to insisting on being presented with familiar, yet redundant...
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Part 1 of 4 – From the Fall issue of 7Bends of the Shenandoah Valley magazine…
Winchester – What’s it like to be a young, talented artist today? Take a peek into the lives of four very different Winchester area men/women who are giving life – and expression – all that they have.
Sarah...
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From the Fall issue of 7Bends of the Shenandoah Valley magazine…
Strasburg, Virginia – Prior to coming to Strasburg, I’d been told that there was a coffee shop across the street, a perk meaning more to me than mere money. My first thought was that if it were like many of the coffee shops I’ve...
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From the Fall issue of 7Bends of the Shenandoah magazine…
Strasburg, VA – Scott Rosenfeld has accomplished something lately that few developers across the country can claim. His firm, Rosenfeld & Co., has been moving full steam ahead on projects, in spite of the economy. In fact, he hasn’t slowed down a bit. He never...
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A reminder from the Fall issue of 7Bends of the Shenandoah Valley magazine…
Strasburg, VA – 7Bends is proud to announce our Inaugural Winter Soup Recipe Contest,
“Soup To Soothe The Soul.”
Show us your stuff! Create a winter soup concoction that will knock our socks off – because it brings so much goodness and warmth to...
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From the Fall issue of 7Bends of the Shenandoah Valley magazine…
Woodstock, Virginia – ShenSpa provides tools to relax and encourages people to pursue a path of health and wellness. Just ask Michael Gwin, a Certified Massage Therapist at ShenSpa in Woodstock, Virginia.
“I believe every person is going through a healing process. That’s what...
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Date Line: October 3, 2009
From the Universe, Earth, the USA, Virginia, the Shenandoah Valley – comes the Special Holiday Edition of 7Bends magazine – now in production.
Catch the Wave … ride along with 7Bends and Friends
Experience the new-media difference in promoting your business, organization, web site, and/or special event in the Shenandoah Valley, Northern...
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From the Fall issue of 7Bends of the Shenandoah Valley magazine…
On August 15, Charles Barone and members of the Just Jazzin’ Orchestra traveled from Harrisonburg, Virginia by motor coach to New Jersey to appear at Sinatra Park in Hoboken to perform “The Swing Along With Me Concert” – a musical tribute to Frank Sinatra.
It...
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From the Fall issue of 7Bends of the Shenandoah Valley magazine…
Middletown, Virginia — The 145th Anniversary Re-enactment of the Battle of Cedar Creek – on October 17 and 18 this year – is a must-see for Civil War and history buffs. Come see the re-enactment of a vital Civil War battle that took place...
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From the Fall issue of 7Bends of the Shenandoah magazine…
One of the youngest living survivors of polio is Garland Himelright, now 59. Born on February 3, 1950, as an infant, Garland’s grandparents noticed that he wasn’t moving around like he should. Shortly after, in October 1950, he was diagnosed with polio at the Crippled...
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From the Fall issue of 7Bends of the Shenandoah Valley magazine…
Here is just a sampling of what’s going on during the weekends in October in the Shenandoah Valley, and nearby Northern Virginia:
Weekend of Oct. 3
**Oktoberfest – Strasburg
Come celebrate in the Town of Strasburg for the town’s annual Oktoberfest. This festival celebrates our town heritage...
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Strasburg – Hot off the press! These stars are sizzling!
Here are just some of the stars who adorn the pages of the new Fall edition of 7Bends of the Shenandoah Valley magazine. Their stories will be celebrated at a Star Party in Strasburg, Virginia held in their honor on Tuesday, September 22, 2009, the...
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As previewed in the Fall issue of 7 Bends of the Shenandoah Valley magazine…
Artist Ann Harrison, Front Royal, Virginia resident, tells it like it is: “I’m 73 years old, and still haven’t found out who I am yet.” Her life story tells a different story. At 65, she completed her Masters degree, a feat...
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From the Fall issue of 7Bends of the Shenandoah Valley magazine…
And, what are the critical factors that determine how well we live our lives?
These are a few of the questions Rahel Kassahun, Ph.D., an economist, activist, and Editor-in-Chief of AfricaUnbound.com, is raising.
Rahel, 37, is pouring her passion and expertise into a new web-based magazine...
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From the Fall issue of 7Bends of the Shenandoah Valley magazine…
Dog is God spelled backward
“We saved each other,” it’s as simple and miraculous as that,” beams Joanne Carver, sitting in a lounge chair on her back patio in Strasburg, Virginia, canine in tow.
2006 and 2007 were a dark time for Joanne. “I was a...
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Strasburg, Virginia – Hot off the press! These stars are sizzling!
Susan Kerkhoff, Garland Himelright, Devvie Turner, Adrian, Joanne Carver, Sarah Gallahan, Jamie Smith, Amanda Bryant, Dennis Wymer Jr., Rahel Kassahun, Leslie Mitchell-Watson, Charles Barone, Scott Rosenfeld, Cully MacDonald, William MacDonald, Michael Gwin, Elizabeth Shuler, John Silenski, Cristina Willis Maddox, Wendy Cristina Willis, Donna Cristina...
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Strasburg – As we feel that nip in the air, 7Bends is proud to announce our Inaugural Winter Soup Recipe Contest, “Soup To Soothe The Soul.” Show us your stuff! Create a winter soup concoction that will knock our socks off – because it brings so much goodness and warmth to the body. Perhaps,...
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