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Second look: Is it dogs and computers, or dogs on computers?

February 28, 2010
By Susan Thompson
Second look: Is it dogs and computers, or dogs on computers?

Shenandoah Valley, VA – This Spring, the Shenandoah County Parks and Recreation Department is featuring some activities for dog owners and dog lovers, as well as courses in basic computing. Here’s the scoop on the classes, as well as some crazy, fun, cute photos of dogs doing their thing on the Internet and in front...
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Observations: Thoreau reminds us of the new hope of Spring

February 28, 2010
By Susan Thompson
Observations: Thoreau reminds us of the new hope of Spring

Walden Pond, near Concord, MA – In 1847, Henry David Thoreau wrote: “The phenomena of the year take place every day in a pond on a small scale. I am alert for the first signs of Spring…” And so too, are we. On a web site dedicated to transcendentalism, a commentator writes: “Thoreau definitely liked...
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Grace and Biscuit among pets for adoption in Shenandoah County

January 21, 2010
By Susan Thompson
Grace and Biscuit among pets for adoption in Shenandoah County

Woodstock, VA – Peggy Lahn from the Shenandoah County Animal Shelter spoke about volunteering and pet adoption opportunities at the January 20, 2010 lunch meeting of the Rotary Club of Woodstock. The Shenandoah County Animal Shelter – located at 288 Landfill Road between Edinburg and Woodstock on Route 11 – provides essential animal services for...
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Jan Neuharth, author of Virgina hunt country books, to appear at new Edinburg boutique

January 6, 2010
By Susan Thompson
Jan Neuharth, author of Virgina hunt country books, to appear at new Edinburg boutique

Edinburg, VA – Tragedy strikes when Doug Cummings barely escapes a suspicious vehicle accident with his life and realizes that someone is out to get him. But who? His only known enemy, twisted psychopath Zeb McGraw, is behind bars. Could someone on the outside be helping McGraw? Or could the culprit be the mysterious cowboy...
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A bird’s eye view: Hot web sites in the Shenandoah Valley

November 3, 2009
By Susan Thompson
A bird’s eye view: Hot web sites in the Shenandoah Valley

Strasburg – With this article, we launch our new web feature, “Hot Sites.” Daily, as editors of 7Bends.com and 7Bends of the Shenandoah Valley magazine, we come across websites that are of interest to our changing lives – from a practical, entertainment and/or technology perspective.  And, we also receive emails from our visitors suggesting web...
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SkyDog Petsitting open for business

October 29, 2009
By James Maas
SkyDog Petsitting open for business

Middletown, VA –  According to the Human Society of the United States (HSUS), there are approximately 74.8 million owned dogs and 88.3 million owned cats in the United States. Serving a percentage of cat, dog, and other companion animals in this region is SkyDog Petsitting, an owner operated business licensed in Warren County, Virginia. SkyDog...
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Belle Grove served as headquarters during Battle of Cedar Creek

October 9, 2009
By Susan Thompson
Belle Grove served as headquarters during Battle of Cedar Creek

“Owing to its convenience to the Valley highway and its adaptability for a headquarters, Belle Grove House was seldom without a military tenant nor its grounds without an army. Dead to sentiment, ruthless war had already made a waste of these ornate grounds in which its warrior lord had once taken such pride.”...
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Rabies Awareness Week focuses on tips for pet owners

September 26, 2009
By Susan Thompson
Rabies Awareness Week focuses on tips for pet owners

Winchester – The Lord Fairfax Health District is urging people to “Protect the Ones You Love. Vaccinate Your Pets.” This important message is the focus of this year’s Rabies Awareness Week, September 28 – October 4. “Vaccinating companion animals, such as dogs and cats, against rabies for their protection as well as the protection of...
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