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Domestic Violence Services Charity Gala Don't miss Bedford Domestic Violence Charity Gala on Wednesday, October 22 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Bedford Breakfast Lion's Club. (Behind Goode's Country Kitchen US 460 1/2 mile east of Walmart) Silent and Live Acution, Community Recognition, Music, Snacks, Beverages and Deserts. Tickets $20. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

Cannery not just for veggies Although the garden harvest may be tapering off,don't forget that canned meat can be a godsend over the winter in these troubled times. The region's premier community cannery, the New London Cannery, can accommodate your butchered livestock as well as garden snap beans.

Claim your stimulus check More than 92,000 Virginians have not claimed their federal economic stimulus checks. Gov. Kaine urges everyone to do so before the Oct. 15 deadline. Click the headline for more.

Biosolids parcel listing online A database listing the parcels which are permitted by the state to apply biosolids (treated sewage sludge) is now online. Click the headline for details.

Be prepared for Election Day

November 4, 2008 looks like a record breaking election day nationwide, with more new voters than ever making their choices for president and vice president. Since the February 12 Presidential primary, the Bedford County Registrar's Office has handled 3,686 applications of which 1,115 are new registrants. Bedford County now has more than 45,104 registered voters. Statewide, as of August 15, Virginia has 4,773,602 registered voters with 220,681 new registrants. This is a net gain of 187,751 over last year’s totals.

The registrar has prepared two information sheets to help everyone negotiate election day.

Preparedness is the key!
Voter Registration FAQ

Candlelight vigil for Domestic Violence Awareness October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Bedford Domestic Violence Services will hold a candlelight vigil to promote awareness on Tuesday, September 30 at 6:30 p.m. in the Department of Social Services parking area (opposite the main entrance to the courthouse.

Economic Development publishes new community profile The publication it has lots of good info on our community. A good place to start if you want to know more about Bedford.

Final budget for 2008-2009 online Bedford County's spending plan for fiscal year 2008-2009 which began July 1 is now online for your perusal. (1 MB download)