Bedford Country Club

 

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One of the great reasons to live in Bedford is the Bedford Country Club.  The Annual Board Meeting was held February 22, 2012 and the turnout was great and positive.

Do you live in Bedford, Virginia and love to play golf?  You need to give the Bedford Country Club a look.  It was amazing the number of golfers who showed up this year to praise the greens keeper, Charles.  They talked about how they know other golf courses have spent 7 figures plus over the last few years and they don’t look as good as the greens at the Bedford Country Club.  And Charles is great at price shopping and recycling and implementing any cost savings available.  His vast knowledge of grass and bugs and any blights or diseases that may come along with maintaining the fairways and greens helps in his ability to resolve issues on a dime.  The Senior Men’s Golfers also turned out and offered their assistance in golf course improvement, particularly with upgrading more cart paths.

 

The local Bedford membership turned out to applaud the financial wellness of the BCC.  It was noted that the Bedford Country Club was probably in the top 10% of the most financially sound clubs in state.  Many clubs are having problems because it is a luxury item that most people don’t need.  But, here in Bedford, VA, the value is found and the members have stayed.  The past three years have been headed up by treasurer Scott Carter of the Bedford branch of American National Bank.  Will Cayton has been working diligently to help with members who have fallen behind in their payments.  The key has been consistency in reprimand and communication.

 

As Chair of the House Committee, Wendy Witt of Keller Williams reported that the kitchen has gone through remodeling.  New electrical has been run, a new stove and hood, new hot water heater.  We have also completed new landscaping and gutters.  Over the last two years, the amenities have gotten great facelifts.  The tennis courts were resurfaced last year and the Olympic sized pool was painted.  A sturdy, permanent shelter was put in place as well.  It is a great place for Bedford’s children, too, with a kiddie pool.

 

New board members were voted in last night.  These include Amy Carter of Keller Williams Realty, Reagan Flaherty of Shentel, Sam Hodges and Doug Bays.

 

There is a no initiation membership drive through the end of March.  This is a $600 savings.  The board also revised the bylaws to allow children of members up to the age of 23 to utilize the club facilities whether or not they are enrolled as full time students.  For more information, contact Richard Creasy at 540-586-8407. Tell them you heard about it here on Discover Bedford!

 

 

 

Blue Angles Coming to Lynchburg Air Show May 21 / 22

 

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Its official! The Blue Angels will be performing at the Lynchburg VA Air Show on May 21st and 22nd.

Known for their Blue Jets that perform stunts in very close formation, Lynchburg is very proud to have them perform at the air show. The Blue Angels are not the only ones performing, but they are the highest profile performers. Also performing will be the Flying Circus, the Black Daggers, and their will be a vintage car and fashion show.

 

This will be a two day event in perfect  for the families of Lynchburg and Bedford VA.  Cost of admission is $15 for adults  and $5 for children 3-11 in advance, $20 at the door.

 

 

 

Spring Home Show March 25-27

This weekend brings the return of the Spring Home Show to the Salem Civic Center! This is the 41st year of the show and its expected to be bigger and better than ever!

 

This years show has 180 vendors showing their amazing products from around the area. If you looking to make an upgrade to your home, this is the place you want to visit to see the latest products! There will be live demo’s and presentations.

The event is sponsored by the Roanoke Regional Home Builder Association.

 

Hours:

Friday, March 25 / 3 pm – 8 pm

Saturday, March 26 / 10 am – 8 pm

Sunday, March 27 / 12 noon – 5 pm

 

Black Tie & Blue jean Ball

Blue Jean BallHope to see you at this years Black Tie and Blue jean Ball! Each year this event gets bigger and the money goes for a great cause!

County School Board Considers Closing Bedford Primary School

Bedford VA primary schoolBedford Primary School has been a staple of the community for many years. Its severs the county school system by taking in the youngest of our communities children. Many factors are driving this choice but the main force is money or a lack of it.

Shirking budgets from the state and federal government are a result of a down economy but also from the disdain elected officials feel towards education and social needs. A massive attempt is being made across our nation to reduce education costs and to get rid of the National Education Association.Reduced funding impacts students at all levels, not just the schools on the chopping blocks, all of our schools will be faced with large class sizes, reduced funding for sports, less or no arts, less teachers.

Lets face it, nobody wants to pay more taxes, but costs of books, fuel, supplies, the growing amount of students, and the cost of living is going up. We as a community, a state, a nation need to think about what is important to us. If we want our children to have a bright future we need to fund their education now. For our children, there is no redo or going back.

It has been said many times “pay now or pay later!” and some people feel this pertains to our current national debt. What is the cost associated with not giving our children a good education. Uneducated people make poor choices, this will lead us to higher crime rates, needing more prisons, teen pregnancy,  and higher unemployment. We can pay to educate children now or pay for jail, Medicaid, food stamps……. later.

What to do? Call you elected officials at all levels. Let them know education is important and worth funding. Ask them to return funding to prior levels and to seriously consider raising funding above the prior levels.Lets make them work for us. In order to get their attention, we need to contact them in numbers. We need to stand together to let them know WE CARE! Our next School Board Meeting is in March.

Here is a list of local and state elected officials for Bedford.

State Representative

General Assembly Building

P.O. Box 406

Richmond, Virginia 23218

Phone: (804) 698-1019

Fax: (804) 698-6719

Email: DelLPutney@house.virginia.gov

Room Number: 947

Legislative Assistant: Betty Lou Layne

Secretary During Session: Betty Peaco

 

State Representative and Senator

http://conview.state.va.us/whosmy.nsf/main?openform

This is the link on the state website that will give you the opportunity to type in your address and email our Rep (Lacy Putney) and our Senator (Steve Newman)

 

Bedford County Board of Supervisors

http://www.bedford.k12.va.us/supervisors/supervisors.htm

 

Bedford County School Board

http://www.bedford.k12.va.us/school_board/school_board.htm

 

Euthanasia rate down at the Lynchburg Humane Society

Bo is a full blooded boxer found by the Lynchburg Humane SocietyThe Lynchburg Humane Society set an ambitious goal one year ago. They wanted to become a no-kill shelter, in prior years the rate of euthanasia was considered high among local residents. One year after taking over as executive director of the Lynchburg Humane Society, Makena Yarbough announced a 61% decrease in the euthanasia rate.

The Lynchburg Humane Society incorporated several measures to help reduce euthanasia, using education they were able to help 298 animal owners with pet issues or re-home their pet.

There is a low costs spay and neuter clinic all the area shelters use for animals who come through their shelters, it also provides services for those who have limited income.

The shelter has also adopted several other policies that have helped its issues. They work with the press to share information and education. Created an “open room” area for cats, and have gotten the community more involved by having more events.

 

Best Friend Ball

Honorary Chairs: Jane, Ken and “Sugah” White


The only black tie bash in Lynchburg where your pets are invited


Saturday, April 30th
Tresca on 8th
6:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Catered by: Avenue Foods
Cocktail Bars sponsored by: Tri Tech Laboratories
Band: The Almost Brothers with Lauren Smyk
Ticket Price: $100 per person, $75 per pet


This black tie benefit is in support of the Lynchburg Humane Society’s Second Chance Fund. This fund gives animals a second chance to receive the medical care they deserve. All money donated will go towards vaccines, testing and medical treatment.


Event Details:

Guests will enjoy an exciting evening of gourmet food, open bars, a Kool Kat lounge, live band, pet parade and silent and live auctions. We will also be presenting our first ever Hill City Humane Award.  The annual award recognizes the remarkable work of an individual or corporation who has worked diligently for the benefit of companion animals in the Lynchburg community.
For those guests who bring their pet, we will have a pet presentation of all the pets with professional photos of you all gussied up. Volunteer escorts will be available for pets of guests who wish to enjoy their evening pet free after the pet festivities.

For tickets please call 434-238-3181 or download the reply card and email it to BFB@lynchburghumane.org or mail to 3305 Naval Reserve Road, Lynchburg, VA  24501.

Bedford Y’s POT OF GOLD 2011

Its the 20th Annual Bedford YMCA Pot of Gold Jan 21, 2011 to be held at the Elks National Home.

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Each year Bedford residents come to this annual fund raiser for a great time raising money for a good cause. This is a night to get dressed up to visit with old and new friends.Not to mention you could make a good amount of money. Each year the gets better and better. This year the big POT is $10,000 and four side boards of $1,000 each.

Silent auction- Locals donate all types of amazing prises for the silent auction. Golf games, art, vacations, all kinds of great items can be “bought”.

Roanoke Home and Garden Show

2nd Annual Greater Roanoke Home & Garden Show
The home and garden event of the year comes to Roanoke for the second time – bigger and better.

The Roanoke Special Events Center will be transformed, for one weekend only, into a home and garden extravaganza with the latest
in outdoor living and home trends, celebrities, giveaways and more.
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The 2nd Annual Greater Roanoke Home & Garden Show will feature two celebrity TV hosts: Tom Silva from
This Old House on PBS and Harry Rinker of HGTV’s The Collector Inspector.
Silva will offer the latest green ideas and expert remodeling advice while Rinker will provide free
verbal appraisals for two antique or collectible items for each person attending.
The show features everything from the front door to the backyard, including the latest trends in kitchens, baths, fixtures and appliances.
The venue will be packed with exhibits featuring garden displays, landscaping, water features, pools, spas, windows, doors, sunrooms and more.
Visitors can save with show-only discounts and pricing.
Local builders and home remodeling experts will be on hand to help with your next project, with numerous do-it-yourself seminars available to augment your skills.
Foodies will enjoy gourmet wine and food tastings and children can have fun in the Interactive Kids’ Zone.
Be sure to enter a drawing for a $10,000 outdoor living center giveaway courtesy of Boxley Block!
Other show features include:
• Home Improvement Alley
• Complimentary wine tastings from Fincastle Vineyard
• Latest trends in kitchen & bath
• Large landscape area with water features
• Art, gift and gourmet center
• Complimentary food tastings
• Pools, spas and outdoor living
• Pet Zone with live pet adoptions
• Huge spring plant sale
• Free seminars all weekend long
The Greater Roanoke Home & Garden Show
Roanoke Special Events Center
Friday, Jan. 14 ~ 2-7 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 15 ~ 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
Sunday, Jan. 16 ~ 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Admission is $8.50 for adults and $6 for seniors.
Children 16 and under are free.
You can pay just once and visit all weekend.  Tickets are sold onsite and only during show hours. Cash or credit card only.
Free tote bags will be available while supplies last.
The Greater Roanoke Home & Garden Show is sponsored by WSLS 10 on Your Side, Comcast Cable, K92 Radio (Wheeler Broadcasting)

and Central Virginia HOME & Roanoke Valley HOME Magazines. To learn more, please visit: http://showtechnology.com/shows/Roanoke/Roanoke.html.

Happy New Year

Happy New Year from Discover Bedford!

As we say goodbye to 2010, we want to thank the people of Bedford and the surrounding towns for a great year. The site was launched this year and has been doing very well.

As we welcome 2011, we look forward to bring you more about Bedford and its people. We want to be THE SOURCE for events and happening in the area and are working hard to become your got to site!

As you enjoy New years Ever, enjoy yourself but please be careful! We want to see you in 2011

The Bedford and Lynchburg Humane Society need your help

The Bedford and Lynchburg Humane Society need your help!Bo is a full blooded boxer found by the Lynchburg Humane Society

This holiday season the Bedford Humane Society and the Lynchburg Humane Society need your help.

The Bedford Humane Society is constructing a no-kill shelter to serve Bedford City and Bedford County. While they are raising funds, they are still helping area animals, often helping locate lost pets, assisting with adoptions and those who are having issues providing food and medical services to their pets.
Currently the Bedford Humane Society is competing in two Christmas Tree competitions, one at Mariners Landing and the other is inside the Bedford Welcome Center. Both competitions are from area non-profits and will raise funds for local charities. Please come out and support them.

The Lynchburg Humane Society is in desperate need to dog and cat food. They recently sent out a message asking for food and supplies, usually they have a stockpile of food. They are becoming a no-kill shelter and find they have to keep animals longer, requiring the use of more food and supplies. If your buying food for your pet, pick up an extra bag or two or just send a check.

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Bo and Duke are examples of why you should consider adopting a dog from your local shelter.