<![CDATA[Shannondale & Beyond Forums]]> http://www.shannondale.org/forum/ This is a discussion forum for and about the Blue Ridge area of West Virginia en Sat, 18 May 2013 13:42:37 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.shannondale.org/forum/images/misc/rss.png <![CDATA[Shannondale & Beyond Forums]]> http://www.shannondale.org/forum/ Eastern Panhandle Entrepreneurs Forum-How to Stay in Business http://www.shannondale.org/forum/showthread.php?27568-Eastern-Panhandle-Entrepreneurs-Forum-How-to-Stay-in-Business&goto=newpost Sat, 18 May 2013 03:11:12 GMT Image: http://www.power-marketing.net/images/jeffersoncounty/may_17_blast/logo5.png Free To Attend And Open To The Public*Date: *Thursday, June 6,...

Free To Attend And Open To The Public

Date: Thursday, June 6, 2013

Schedule:
5:30-6:30pm – Networking with Refreshments and business displays
6:30-8:00pm – ProgramLocation: The Purple Iris, 1956 Winchester AVE, Martinsburg, WV 25405

Program: Success Stories – How to Stay in Business

Two people who have been in business over 20 years each will talk how to change to stay in business.

Judy Wilfong, founder of Windows & Walls, will talk about how to sustain a healthy business in today’s economy. Did you know that 50% of businesses fail within the first five years? She will give tips on how to increase business, improve your conversion rate, build strong customer relationships, and reduce wasted resources of time, inventory and money.

Manuel Washington is the owner of multiple businesses including Groves Cleaning Services and the Janitors Closet. He is also a consultant and trainer for new business owners. He will talk about his successes and what it takes to maintain and improve a business.
For Information Contact: Jefferson County Development Authority at 304-728-3255
]]> Upcoming Events Willis http://www.shannondale.org/forum/showthread.php?27568-Eastern-Panhandle-Entrepreneurs-Forum-How-to-Stay-in-Business Claymont birding trip set http://www.shannondale.org/forum/showthread.php?27567-Claymont-birding-trip-set&goto=newpost Sat, 18 May 2013 03:05:33 GMT *CLAYMONT BIRDING TRIP SET FOR JUNE 4* The Potomac Valley Audubon Society will sponsor a birding field trip on the historic Claymont property...
CLAYMONT BIRDING TRIP SET FOR JUNE 4

The Potomac Valley Audubon Society will sponsor a birding field trip on the historic Claymont property outside Charles Town, WV on Tuesday June 4.
The trip will begin at 7:00 a.m. and last about four hours. It is free and open to anyone with an interest, regardless of their birding skills. Children are welcome, but must be accompanied by an adult. Pre-registration is required, as the group size will be limited.Register on the PVAS website at www.potomacaudubon.org or contact trip leader, Joette Borzik, at 240-440-4221 or pep4223@comcast.net.
Field trip participants should plan to meet the trip leader on the Claymont entrance road where a wetland meets the access driveway. The entrance is located at 667 Huyett Road; it is marked by a street sign that says “Claymont Mansion.”
The group will look for birds in the wetland near the entrance, then park vehicles and begin a 2-3 mile hike on the Claymont property.
The trip will involve moderate hiking, and will be focused on observing song birds, raptors, woodpeckers, sparrows, and other wildlife.
This field trip will be conducted rain or shine. Participants should dress appropriately for the prevailing weather and bring drinking water, trail snacks and insect repellent. Those who need binoculars should let the trip leader know ahead of time, as loaner binoculars will be available.
]]> Upcoming Events Willis http://www.shannondale.org/forum/showthread.php?27567-Claymont-birding-trip-set Sign up june audubon insect walk http://www.shannondale.org/forum/showthread.php?27566-Sign-up-june-audubon-insect-walk&goto=newpost Sat, 18 May 2013 03:00:59 GMT *SIGN UP NOW FOR JUNE 8 AUDUBON INSECT WALK* The Potomac Valley Audubon Society will offer a special streamside insect walk for families with...
SIGN UP NOW FOR JUNE 8 AUDUBON INSECT WALK

The Potomac Valley Audubon Society will offer a special streamside insect walk for families with young children on Saturday, June 8.
The event, entitled "Up the Creek," will be held in Ranson's Flowing Springs Park from9:00 a.m. to 12 noon. It will be aimed at families with children ages 6-9.
it will provide youngsters and their parents with a fun opportunity to learn about insects that live in and around streams in our area.
Insect nets, magnifying glasses and wading boots will be provided. Participants can bring their own wet-area footwear if they wish.
Enrollment will be limited and pre-registration is required. There will be a fee of $5 per family.
To register or get more information go to the PVAS website at www.potomacaudubon.orgor contact Ellen Murphy at 304-676-8739 or Ellen@PotomacAudubon.org.
This event is part of a new Audubon program, called “Outdoor Explore!,” that is intended to promote a better understanding and appreciation of the natural world in a safe, supervised way. Its activities include hiking, exploration of different local habitats, plant and animal identification, and other natural science activities.
Jan Hummer, an experienced natural science educator, is leading each program session.
The program is being made possible by a grant from the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources.
]]> Kid Matters Willis http://www.shannondale.org/forum/showthread.php?27566-Sign-up-june-audubon-insect-walk Just Curious http://www.shannondale.org/forum/showthread.php?27565-Just-Curious&goto=newpost Sat, 18 May 2013 00:17:52 GMT Been hiking and mountain biking through these woods for a few years and I came across a sign some time ago that says "Jimmy Viands Trail" Who the heck is Jimmy Viands and how does he rate his own trail? Thanks for any info you can provide and I will pass it along to others as well..... ]]> Help! buttknuck http://www.shannondale.org/forum/showthread.php?27565-Just-Curious R.I.P. Cat: brown and gold, found today http://www.shannondale.org/forum/showthread.php?27564-R-I-P-Cat-brown-and-gold-found-today&goto=newpost Fri, 17 May 2013 23:24:21 GMT The brown and gold adult cat I _found_ lying in the middle of Skyline Trail this afternoon, lying around the 730 block, has been buried. I believe... The brown and gold adult cat I found lying in the middle of Skyline Trail this afternoon, lying around the 730 block, has been buried. I believe it was run over and killed instantly some time this morning. I contacted the four closest homes, but no one knew this feline, may he/she rest in peace; and to the owner, I am sorry for your loss. ]]> Dhyana http://www.shannondale.org/forum/showthread.php?27564-R-I-P-Cat-brown-and-gold-found-today <![CDATA[What's eating my trees?]]> http://www.shannondale.org/forum/showthread.php?27562-What-s-eating-my-trees&goto=newpost Fri, 17 May 2013 19:16:57 GMT Little caterpillars are devouring the leaves of the oaks, etc. What's happening?

Sent from my DROID RAZR using Tapatalk 2 ]]> General chat Zig http://www.shannondale.org/forum/showthread.php?27562-What-s-eating-my-trees How to order a beer in 47 languages http://www.shannondale.org/forum/showthread.php?27561-How-to-order-a-beer-in-47-languages&goto=newpost Fri, 17 May 2013 16:02:27 GMT What else do you need to say??? http://esperanto-usa.org/?q=node/82 Cheers and happy Fri to everyone! What else do you need to say???
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Cheers and happy Fri to everyone! ]]> General chat LFE http://www.shannondale.org/forum/showthread.php?27561-How-to-order-a-beer-in-47-languages <![CDATA[Pre-Register to Tour Shepherdstown's New Sewer Plant]]> http://www.shannondale.org/forum/showthread.php?27560-Pre-Register-to-Tour-Shepherdstown-s-New-Sewer-Plant&goto=newpost Fri, 17 May 2013 14:51:34 GMT
AUDUBON SOCIETY SPONSORING TOUR OF SHEPHERDSTOWN'S
NEW WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT

The Potomac Valley Audubon Society is sponsoring a special tour of Shepherdstown's new, high-tech wastewater treatment plant on Friday, June 7.
The tour will begin at 10:00 a.m. and last about an hour. It will be free, and anyone with an interest is welcome to participate, including families with children.
Tour participants will learn how wastewater plants work in general and get a first-hand look at the state-of-the-art features of the new Shepherdstown plant, which went on line last fall.
The new, $10-million plant has twice the capacity of the town's old plant, and can handle up to 800,000 gallons a day.
More importantly, it is one of the first plants in the area to meet all the new federal water-quality standards that have been mandated to protect the Chesapeake Bay.
Participation in the tour will be limited to 25 people and pre-registration will be required. To pre-register, go to the PVAS website or contact Peter Smith at 304-876-1139 or pvsmith@frontiernet.net.
]]> Upcoming Events Willis http://www.shannondale.org/forum/showthread.php?27560-Pre-Register-to-Tour-Shepherdstown-s-New-Sewer-Plant <![CDATA[Congrats to Deps Tiong & Tabler for Nabbing DUIs]]> http://www.shannondale.org/forum/showthread.php?27559-Congrats-to-Deps-Tiong-amp-Tabler-for-Nabbing-DUIs&goto=newpost Fri, 17 May 2013 14:20:05 GMT *Jefferson County deputies keep drivers on right path* *Sheriff recognizes Tabler, Tiong for DUI arrest records* By RICHARD F. BELISLE...
Jefferson County deputies keep drivers on right path
Sheriff recognizes Tabler, Tiong for DUI arrest records
By RICHARD F. BELISLE richardb@herald-mail.com
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KEARNEYSVILLE, W.Va. — Between the two of them, Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department Corporals Dustin Tabler and Vincent Tiong made 79 of the 123 DUI arrests the department racked up in 2012.


Sheriff Pete Dougherty recognized Tabler’s 47 arrests and the 32 DUI arrests by Tiong on Wednesday during a National Police Week event at the department’s headquarters in Bardane, W.Va.


According to Tabler and Tiong, an arresting officer normally needs up to 3 1/2 hours to process a DUI arrest.


“That’s true for the newer people, but we’ve got it down to a science,” Tabler said.


He said he and Tiong can do the entire process in just a little over two hours....
See the article HERE ]]> Local Crime Watch Willis http://www.shannondale.org/forum/showthread.php?27559-Congrats-to-Deps-Tiong-amp-Tabler-for-Nabbing-DUIs Public Hearing: JCESA Draft Fee Ordinance http://www.shannondale.org/forum/showthread.php?27558-Public-Hearing-JCESA-Draft-Fee-Ordinance&goto=newpost Fri, 17 May 2013 14:06:22 GMT NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING COUNTY COMMISSION OF JEFFERSON COUNTY The County Commission of Jefferson County will hold a public hearing on Thursday,...
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
COUNTY COMMISSION OF JEFFERSON COUNTY
The County Commission of Jefferson County will hold a public hearing on Thursday, May 23, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. in the County Commission meeting room located at the Old Charles Town Library, 200 East Washington Street, Charles Town, WV 25414.
At this meeting, there will be public input on the Draft Fee Ordinance proposed by the Jefferson County Emergency Services Agency.
Anyone wishing to provide written or oral comment may do so at this meeting or send comments to info@jeffersoncountywv.org.
No decisions will be made at this meeting.
By Order of the County Commission of Jefferson County
Dale Manuel
President
]]> Upcoming Events Willis http://www.shannondale.org/forum/showthread.php?27558-Public-Hearing-JCESA-Draft-Fee-Ordinance Ewwwww ... Poop in Pools http://www.shannondale.org/forum/showthread.php?27557-Ewwwww-Poop-in-Pools&goto=newpost Fri, 17 May 2013 02:58:35 GMT The release of a study by the CDC today should make folks think twice before heading over to the community pool .............. Ewwww -- poop in... The release of a study by the CDC today should make folks think twice before heading over to the community pool ..............
Ewwww -- poop in pools more common than you may think, CDC warns

Orlando Sentinel 5/16/13: Attention swimmers: More than half of the public pools tested in a new study contained bacterial evidence that someone may have pooped in the pool.........

Read the rest of the nauseating details HERE





]]> Current Events ClearThunder http://www.shannondale.org/forum/showthread.php?27557-Ewwwww-Poop-in-Pools Babysitters in the area? http://www.shannondale.org/forum/showthread.php?27556-Babysitters-in-the-area&goto=newpost Fri, 17 May 2013 00:39:56 GMT Ok, so who knows of a responsible teen looking for some babysitting work? Of course, it would have to be someone I can trust with my son. He's just under two, and ridiculously adorable. Available until 11pm on Saturdays would be a plus. ]]> Kid Matters Chutney Daftcraft http://www.shannondale.org/forum/showthread.php?27556-Babysitters-in-the-area <![CDATA[Is This Anyone's Grey Tabby?]]> http://www.shannondale.org/forum/showthread.php?27555-Is-This-Anyone-s-Grey-Tabby&goto=newpost Thu, 16 May 2013 22:43:13 GMT It has been coming by quite a bit and is too good condition and too friendly to be feral. Attachment 9889... It has been coming by quite a bit and is too good condition and too friendly to be feral.

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]]> oldmandave http://www.shannondale.org/forum/showthread.php?27555-Is-This-Anyone-s-Grey-Tabby 2 men experience labor pain http://www.shannondale.org/forum/showthread.php?27554-2-men-experience-labor-pain&goto=newpost Thu, 16 May 2013 17:45:30 GMT http://www.wimp.com/laborsimulation/ This is pretty funny :) http://www.wimp.com/laborsimulation/ This is pretty funny :) ]]> Humor MoeMoe http://www.shannondale.org/forum/showthread.php?27554-2-men-experience-labor-pain <![CDATA[". . . And One from Abroad"]]> http://www.shannondale.org/forum/showthread.php?27553-quot-And-One-from-Abroad-quot&goto=newpost Thu, 16 May 2013 14:05:26 GMT I saw this in Readers Digest and thought it worth sharing (for those who may not have already read it): ---Quote--- When I was pulled over for... I saw this in Readers Digest and thought it worth sharing (for those who may not have already read it):

Quote:
When I was pulled over for speeding, I told the officer, "I'm sorry, but the road seemed clear and..."

How would you have reacted if Mister Fog had suddenly appeared?" he interrupted.

Annoyed at his patronizing manner, I replied, "I suppose I would have applied Mr. Brake and summoned up Mr. and Mrs. Headlight!"

Enunciating each syllable, the officer repeated, How would you have reacted if mist ... or ... fog had suddenly appeared?"
:coffee3:
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