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Author overcomes skepticism, builds net-zero residential development Story by Chris Graham [email protected] Stu Rose has an interesting authenticity to his musings on sustainability. The author of a recent book on sustainable living admits to being “a little jaundiced” when it comes to the buzz words that people throw around. “I’m a little jaundiced…
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Column by Chris Graham AFPBusiness.com I know a lot of the behind-the-scenes details behind what we all see happening with the bad public breakup between the Greater Augusta Regional Chamber of Commerce and its former president and CEO, Ben Carter. And from my vantagepoint, the public nature to the breakup that appears to be…
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SMAC coach burns both ends of the candle Story by Chris Graham www.waynesboroymca.com People can’t believe that Doug Wharam is at the YMCA by 5:15 every morning, but to Wharam, his daily routine is nothing extraordinary. “The kids are here, and they work hard, and I love what I do. That makes it easy,” said…
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– Candidate set to announce for Ward C seat – Bridgewater College prof elected president of the Virginia Psychological Association Edited by Chris Graham [email protected] Candidate set to announce for Ward C seat: A press conference has been scheduled for noon today in the Council Chambers at the Charles T. Yancey Municipal Building to announce…
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Story by Chris Graham www.waynesboroymca.com The weather is affecting all of our schedules. It’s also affecting the ability of local hospitals to keep up with blood-donation needs. “We are not ready to claim a crisis or emergency situation, but we are feeling the effects of the weather,” said Brian Chandler with Virginia Blood Services,…
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Column by Shepherd Bliss Submit guest columns: [email protected] ‘‘Avoid using leaf blowers and other dust-producing equipment to cut down particulate matter,” recommends the California Air Resources Board. Why? Simply put, leaf blowers kill. “Approximately 65,000 premature deaths from cardiopulmonary causes may be attributable to particulate air pollution each year,” according to the Natural Resources…
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– School Board meeting moved back – Bridgewater College receives $124K scholarship grant – EMU students win counseling ethics competition – Farm, rural business profitability focus of upcoming forum Edited by Chris Graham [email protected] School Board meeting moved back: The Waynesboro Public Schools will postpone the Tuesday, Feb. 9, Waynesboro School Board Meeting. The meeting…
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Column by Jim Bishop Submit guest columns: [email protected] A sagacious senior observed, “We are born naked, wet and hungry. Then things get worse.” Case in point: you’re about to get another punnelling from your Punsylvania pun pal. Don’t look, Ethel! Too late – may as well grin and bear it, starting with this burning…
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– Waynesboro City Council meeting agenda – Staunton City Council meeting agenda – Supreme Court to hear UVa. Law School case Edited by Chris Graham [email protected] Waynesboro City Council meeting agenda: Waynesboro City Council will hold a business meeting Monday at 7 p.m. at the Charles T. Yancey Municipal Building, 503 W. Main St., Waynesboro….
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Column by Jim Gordon Submit guest columns: [email protected] Growing up in Columbus, Ohio, a young man who is a big sports enthusiast usually becomes an Ohio State football fan. I was no different and since my dad was a graduate of the OSU Law School, he was able to get tickets to the Buckeye…
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