Woodstock, VA – A combined effort by Friends of the North Fork and others against the spreading of out-of-state biosolids (sewage sludge) on environmentally-sensitive farmland in Shenandoah County has resulted in the granting of an information session and public hearing by the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ).
It is being held on: July 6,...
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Shenandoah Valley – When we see and hear of programs in the Valley that are helping children and the needy, we like to pass them along…
A Big Help from A Small Hand
- A big round of applause goes to A SMALL HAND – an emergency pantry for infants in need in Shenandoah County, Virginia. ...
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Shenandoah Valley, VA – Well, it’s the official start to Summer in the Valley! Here are some of the great events planned for Memorial Day Weekend in the Shenandoah Valley. Grab the kids and come on out. Relax and enjoy!
In Winchester – Frederick County
Visit the Winchester Visitors web site for more information. On...
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Strasburg, VA – Openings are still available for the “Cool Cloverbuds” 4-H Day Camp, which will be held at the Strasburg Park from June 28-30. The camp operates from 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. daily and is open to all children who are 5-8 years old. Daily activities include crafts, games, singing, “learn by doing”...
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Shenandoah Valley – Here is an excellent YouTube video on the natural gas drilling frenzy going on along the Marcellus shale (which includes West Virginia and the top portions of Virginia) – and the environmental hazards implicit in the process. Your drinking water and food supply and health and rights to your private property...
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Woodstock, VA – For the 23rd year, the Rotary Club of Woodstock is holding its annual golf tournament, which is open to the public. This year’s event is on Wednesday, June 16, 2010 at the award-winning course at Bryce Resort in Basye, VA.
The fund raiser will benefit local youth programs, including: the Woodstock/ Edinburg...
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Waynesboro, VA – Congratulations on a job well done! Let’s hear it for the leaders of tomorrow; they deserve our respect and support. For the 15th consecutive year, DuPont Community Credit Union (DCCU) announced scholarship winners at their 51st Annual Membership Meeting. Since beginning the scholarship program, more than $152,000 has been awarded...
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Woodstock, VA – It’s not having money that causes problems, it’s the love of money that does. Along the same lines, everyone can benefit from learning how to better manage and utilize the cash they do have, and taking control back as far as their personal finances are concerned.
Given the tough economic times, Virginia...
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Woodstock, VA – Taking one class can make a difference. It was a typical Sunday afternoon at Central High School’s old gym where Shenandoah County Parks & Recreation’s 35 & Over Men’s Basketball League teams were playing a league game. During the late afternoon, Greg Long, a 36-year-old player on...
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Woodstock, VA – Who are your local heroes? That’s the question that the The Shenandoah County Chapter of the American Red Cross is asking. Who are those people who day in, day out, help others – who save lives and offer selfless acts for others?
Courage and compassion
“Courage and compassion exemplify the mission and qualities...
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Woodstock, VA – Here are the minutes from the February 9, 2010 Shenandoah County Board of Supervisors (BOS) meeting:
REPORTS
Employee Service Awards – Two employee service awards were presented to Lindsey Thorpe of the Treasurers office for five years of service and Rick Funkhouser of the General Properties Department for five years of service.
Special Citizen...
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Woodstock, VA – Winners have been announced in the recent Shenandoah County 4-H Public Speaking Contest:
Junior Contest
Hannah Orndorff, 11 year old member of the Lebanon Church 4-H Club, won first place in the Junior contest with a speech about Amelia Earhart. Kennedy Eagle, 10, Toms Brook 4-H Club, earned second place. Juniors winning red...
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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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Woodstock, VA – The Shenandoah County Democratic Committee will hold a Caucus to elect Committee Members for the 2-year period of 2010 and 2011. The Caucus will take place on January 6, 2010, 7:00 pm, in Room 100A at the County Government Center in Woodstock, Virginia.
County Democrats interested in attending the Caucus...
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Woodstock, VA – Hurrah! The votes have been tallied and the winners announced. The big winner is Breast Cancer research with a total donation of $205. Shenandoah County Quota club is excited about raising the funds to donate to one of the many charities they support.
The second big winner is the decorated...
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Woodstock, VA – It was announced today that current or former Shenandoah County 4-H and FFA members are eligible to apply for the 4-H Dairy Club Endowed Scholarship to further their education.
Any area of study will qualify, although preference is given to candidates who are pursing a degree in dairy or in another agricultural...
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Woodstock, VA – Here’s a timely, clever series of Halloween tips on how to keep your kids safe this Halloween, brought to you by Sharon Baroncelli, Executive Director of the local chapter of the Red Cross here in Shenandoah County, VA:
Halloween’s greatest hazards aren’t vampires and villains, but falls, costume mishaps and automobile collisions....
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Shenandoah County, VA – How do you protect your children and teens given today’s technology? Cell phone use is just one of the areas that will be discussed.
The Virginia State Police, the Shenandoah County Sheriff’s Department and the Shenandoah County School District are sponsoring three Informational Meetings entitled, “Before they leap …Be aware, Be...
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Woodstock, VA – Friends of the North Fork of the Shenandoah River, an environmental and research organization located in the Shenandoah Valley, continues its efforts to help protect the North Fork. A new threat is emerging to the River and the people who live around it, or drink from its water supply. The threat...
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Woodstock, VA – Here is Jim Fitzsimmons’ statement, as released:
“I would like to take this opportunity to let citizens know why I am running for the Shenandoah County District 4 Board of Supervisor (BOS) position. After all, I already committed ten years of my life to District 4 School Board. And now, after four...
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When I called Mark Prince today, after reading his statement below, I had only one specific question. Do you have the documentation to back it all up? What I learned in the next few minutes more than convinced me that Mr. Prince had indeed done his homework and that 7Bends.com would publish his statement...
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Woodstock, VA – Government Center –
Overview: The Shenandoah County Board of Supervisors voted late last night to approve the resolution calling for the establishment of the “Shenandoah River Regional Jail.” Only Dennis Morris voted against the Regional Jail.
Though no public information sessions were called during the last 4 years to educate citizens on the...
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Woodstock – When you hear “Support your local sheriff” perhaps images come to mind of some movie. But, in Shenandoah County, VA, the phrase rings even truer in “real” life.
Right now through this evening, many Valley parents are supporting their kids at Midget Football and H.S. football practices across most of the towns and...
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Part 4 in a series –
Shedding some light
Regarding the Regional Jail decision that each Shenandoah County Supervisor is scheduled to vote on this Tuesday, Sept. 22:
Refer to this web site.
As a bit of background, here is what one Fairfax Times article had to say about the soon-to-be-voted-on Regional Jail for Warren,...
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Sept. 18, 2009 — Part 3 in a series -
To: The real government of Shenandoah County = its citizens
7Bends is whispering…we’re saying it out loud…we’re shouting it from the mountaintops… A vote that affects you more than you may know will be taken on your behalf next Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2009, paradoxically the first...
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