Interview Series: Andy Schmookler
Andy Schmookler is running uphill, perhaps, but he’s running just the same.
The Mount Jackson Democrat is challenging likely Republican nominee Bob Goodlatte, a 20-year incumbent, in the Sixth District congressional race. It’s not easy to be a Democrat in the heavily Republican Sixth, which stretches from Shenandoah County in the north to Roanoke to the south, but Schmookler, an accomplished author, social commentator and college professor, is undaunted by the task that lies ahead. Continue reading “Interview Series: Andy Schmookler” »
Chris Graham: Is McDonnell’s point moot?
Republican voters continue to toy with the idea of nominating a social conservative to run for president this fall.
The GOP establishment, meanwhile, is trying to position itself to be able to take advantage of the only thing that may be working in their favor.
“I am extremely concerned by recent reports that oil and gasoline prices continue to rise and gas could reach an average of $4.25 a gallon by April,” Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell said in a political statement released today. Continue reading “Chris Graham: Is McDonnell’s point moot?” »
Welcome to the new director at the Churchville Senior Center
The Valley Program for Aging Services announces that Ann Weiland has been named the new director for the Churchville Senior Center.
Welland comes to this position with decades of executive level experience working in a variety of settings including a non-profit consulting organization and two United Ways. Continue reading “Welcome to the new director at the Churchville Senior Center” »
Obama speaks on payroll-tax cut
Tuesday, Feb. 21
THE PRESIDENT: Hello! Good to see everybody. Please, have a seat. Have a seat. (Applause.) Good morning. I want to thank all of you for coming.
I want to thank my outstanding Vice President, Joe Biden – (applause) – who is here today, and members of my administration for joining us. But most of all, I want to thank the men and women who are standing with me today, as well as all the Americans who made their voices heard during the debate about extending the payroll tax cut and unemployment insurance. Continue reading “Obama speaks on payroll-tax cut” »
Upcoming AFP web, marketing classes
Augusta Free Press will offer two classes in its Building the Machine 101 web-marketing series this week.
On Wednesday, the topic will be Setting Up a Business Facebook Page 101. The 8:30-9:30 a.m. class goes into the basics of setting up a Facebook page for businesses and nonprofits. Continue reading “Upcoming AFP web, marketing classes” »
March for Meals Scheduled for March 17
The Mu chapter of Sigma Alpha Epsilon Pi at James Madison University is hosting its very first “March for Meals” on Saturday, March 17.
The March for Meals is a benefit 5k or 1-mile “march” to help our local philanthropy, Valley Program for Aging Services. VPAS is a local organization that provides Meals on Wheels among other services designed to help older adults stay in their homes and communities for as long as possible. Continue reading “March for Meals Scheduled for March 17” »
Staunton Senior Center News
Rhythm & blues Black History Program presented at SSC: Did you know that it wasn’t jazz, it wasn’t blues, and it wasn’t gospel that was the most popular form of music among African-American people in in the 1950s?
You guessed it! It was rhythm and blues! Continue reading “Staunton Senior Center News” »
SMAC brings 65 kids to Virginia Y Champs
The Shenandoah Marlins Aquatic Club, which practices at the Waynesboro Y, competed in the Virginia Y Championships held in Lynchburg on Feb. 12.
The Virginia Y Champs is open to all YMCA teams in Virginia. Y teams make up approximately 30 percent of the swimmers in the state. There are numerous teams that operate out of a public pool and several that own and operate their own pool that do not practice at a Y. Continue reading “SMAC brings 65 kids to Virginia Y Champs” »
Be heart healthy during American Heart Month
February is American Heart Month and as a leading nonprofit dedicated to strengthening community through healthy living, the Waynesboro Family YMCA urges everyone in Waynesboro and East Augusta area to take steps to prevent chronic diseases, such as heart disease, so they can lead longer, healthier lives.
To address the prevalence of heart disease in the United States, the Y made a commitment to the Million Hearts campaign, an initiative spearheaded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services that aims to prevent 1 million heart attacks and strokes over the next five years. Continue reading “Be heart healthy during American Heart Month” »
Chris Graham: Ebb and flow
A few months back, Barack Obama’s chances of being re-elected were about as good as the UVa. basketball team’s chances of getting an NCAA Tournament invite.
And now … they’re much better. But things change. Continue reading “Chris Graham: Ebb and flow” »
RMH Home and Farm Safety Day set for March 10
RMH will host the RMH/Bowman/Progressive Agriculture Home and Farm Safety Day on March 10 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Rockingham County Fair Grounds.
“Our goal is to make children and adults more aware of potential hazards they encounter every day, and help them prevent, injury, illness or even death as a result of working on the family farm or around their homes,” said Dr. Steven Phillips, RMH Occupational Health medical director. Continue reading “RMH Home and Farm Safety Day set for March 10” »
A last look at the Spring Fashion Debut
Augusta Free Press put on another successful Fashion Showcase in Downtown Waynesboro. AFP editor Chris Graham chronicles the 2012 Spring Fashion Debut. Online at www.WaynesboroFashion.com.
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