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Paulo Coelho offers advice for climbing the mountain

June 13, 2009
By Susan Thompson
Paulo Coelho offers advice for climbing the mountain

Here’s a little inspiration for you this Saturday morning: See Paulo Coehlo’s blog, and follow him on Twitter. http://paulocoelhoblog.com/manual-for-climbing-mountains/ An excerpt: “The climb is yours, so is the responsibility, but don’t forget that the experience of others can help a lot.” Paulo Coehlo is the author of many books, including the runaway best seller, The Alchemist. His...
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Skolits encourages Shenandoah Supervisors to look behind outward appearances

June 9, 2009
By Susan Thompson
Skolits encourages Shenandoah Supervisors to look behind outward appearances

“Everyone was fighting the smoke, and not the fire.” Woodstock — This morning, at the Shenandoah County Board of Supervisors meeting, John Skolits stood up during the public comment session and spoke about the Board’s decision to dissolve the Strasburg Volunteer Rescue Squad this past April. He entitled his speech: “On Emergency Services Volunteerism...
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Enlightening the earth one bike at a time

June 7, 2009
By Susan Thompson
Enlightening the earth one bike at a time

Strasburg, VA — These days, many people talk about “helping people make their dreams reality.” Denny Wymer and Paul Hysell, the co-owners of Outcast Kustomz (a new truly custom motorcycle shop in Strasburg, Virginia) actually embody that desire. About a month ago, they officially opened their doors, yet the idea for their own business...
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Memorial Day 2009

May 25, 2009
By Susan Thompson
Memorial Day 2009

You look around everywhere. There’s strife and suffering, and so too, there is hope… and people coming together. Such is life right now as many have experienced it… and Serendipidously, such is the origin of Memorial Day. I have a habit of thinking …I know the definition or origin of a thing, or event, when...
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Castiglia’s to open in Strasburg on May 18

May 13, 2009
By Susan Thompson
Castiglia’s to open in Strasburg on May 18

The same folks who brought you Castiglia’s Restaurant & Pizzeria in Front Royal and Winchester, Virginia, will be expanding further south into the Shenandoah Valley next week. On Monday, May 19, a new location will be opening its doors at noon at 33820 Old Valley Pike (Route 11), in Strasburg – near the intersection of...
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Mykle Lyons Band … a special treat during Mayfest

May 13, 2009
By Susan Thompson
Mykle Lyons Band … a special treat during Mayfest

This Saturday, May 16, in Strasburg, Virginia, The Mykle Lyons Band will be performing outside of the new 7Bends.com office following the Mayfest Parade in Strasburg. The jazz duo (upright double-bass and saxophone) will begin playing tunes around 5:30 p.m. at 234 West King Street – on the south side of downtown Strasburg (across...
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Homewood breaks ground in Strasburg

May 12, 2009
By Susan Thompson
Homewood breaks ground in Strasburg

Last Thursday, retirement living in Shenandoah County just got one step closer with the official groundbreaking for Homewood at the Shenandoah Valley. Homewood Retirement Centers, headquartered in Williamsport, Maryland, is beginning construction on a full-service retirement community – the only one in Shenandoah County. Homewood at the Shenandoah Valley will offer independent living cottages and...
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Fun for the family in small-town Virginia

May 6, 2009
By Susan Thompson
Fun for the family in small-town Virginia

Put on your cowboy boots and plan to head out out to the country. Come join the fun at town of Strasburg’s “Wild West Mayfest” - a small-town festival celebrating its heritage in the Northern Shenandoah Valley, happening Thursday, May 14 through Sunday, May 17. Don’t miss out on the Mayfest beauty pageant, the Lions...
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