Lifestyles News for Greene News http://www.greene-news.com/gcn/lifestyles/ en Greene News Copyright 2008 2008-05-08T14:27:00-05:00 COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS http://www.greene-news.com/gcn/lifestyles/announcements/article/community_connections1/21561/ The Greene Alliance of Church and Community Efforts (GRACE)

]]> Thu, 08 May 2008 14:31:00 EST http://www.greene-news.com/gcn/lifestyles/announcements/article/community_connections1/21561/#When:19:31:00Z GUEST MEDITATION http://www.greene-news.com/gcn/lifestyles/announcements/article/guest_meditation5/21559/ The rest of the story

]]> Thu, 08 May 2008 14:19:00 EST http://www.greene-news.com/gcn/lifestyles/announcements/article/guest_meditation5/21559/#When:19:19:00Z CHURCH BULLETINS http://www.greene-news.com/gcn/lifestyles/announcements/article/church_bulletins3/21558/ A list of upcoming church events

]]> Thu, 08 May 2008 14:17:00 EST http://www.greene-news.com/gcn/lifestyles/announcements/article/church_bulletins3/21558/#When:19:17:00Z LIBRARY MATTERS http://www.greene-news.com/gcn/lifestyles/announcements/article/library_matters1/21557/ Return to the world of Narnia

]]> Thu, 08 May 2008 13:58:00 EST http://www.greene-news.com/gcn/lifestyles/announcements/article/library_matters1/21557/#When:18:58:00Z IN & AROUND GREENE http://www.greene-news.com/gcn/lifestyles/announcements/article/in_around_greene5/21556/ A list of upcoming community events and activities

]]> Thu, 08 May 2008 13:49:00 EST http://www.greene-news.com/gcn/lifestyles/announcements/article/in_around_greene5/21556/#When:18:49:00Z RESCUE MINUTE http://www.greene-news.com/gcn/lifestyles/announcements/article/rescue_minute/21555/ National Stroke Awareness Month

]]> Thu, 08 May 2008 13:43:00 EST http://www.greene-news.com/gcn/lifestyles/announcements/article/rescue_minute/21555/#When:18:43:00Z COMMUNITY REPORT http://www.greene-news.com/gcn/lifestyles/announcements/article/community_report/21554/ Motorcylce safety

]]> Thu, 08 May 2008 13:41:00 EST http://www.greene-news.com/gcn/lifestyles/announcements/article/community_report/21554/#When:18:41:00Z GREENER PASTURES http://www.greene-news.com/gcn/lifestyles/announcements/article/greener_pastures2/21553/ Ticks

]]> Thu, 08 May 2008 13:36:00 EST http://www.greene-news.com/gcn/lifestyles/announcements/article/greener_pastures2/21553/#When:18:36:00Z On your mark…get set…let ’er roll! http://www.greene-news.com/gcn/lifestyles/announcements/article/on_your_markget_setlet_er_roll1/21552/ Runners head to RES to help raise more than $1,500 for playground

]]> Thu, 08 May 2008 13:30:00 EST http://www.greene-news.com/gcn/lifestyles/announcements/article/on_your_markget_setlet_er_roll1/21552/#When:18:30:00Z On your mark…get set…let ’er roll! http://www.greene-news.com/gcn/lifestyles/announcements/article/on_your_markget_setlet_er_roll/21519/ Runners head to RES to help raise more than $1,500 for playground

]]> Thu, 08 May 2008 09:02:00 EST http://www.greene-news.com/gcn/lifestyles/announcements/article/on_your_markget_setlet_er_roll/21519/#When:14:02:00Z COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS http://www.greene-news.com/gcn/lifestyles/announcements/article/community_connections/21209/ From the Greene Alliance of Church and Community Efforts (GRACE)

]]> Thu, 01 May 2008 13:28:00 EST http://www.greene-news.com/gcn/lifestyles/announcements/article/community_connections/21209/#When:18:28:00Z BOOMER JOURNEYS http://www.greene-news.com/gcn/lifestyles/announcements/article/boomer_journeys/21208/ Seeing is not believing

]]> Thu, 01 May 2008 13:26:00 EST http://www.greene-news.com/gcn/lifestyles/announcements/article/boomer_journeys/21208/#When:18:26:00Z GUEST MEDITATION http://www.greene-news.com/gcn/lifestyles/announcements/article/guest_meditation4/21207/ A crown to be won

]]> Thu, 01 May 2008 13:25:00 EST http://www.greene-news.com/gcn/lifestyles/announcements/article/guest_meditation4/21207/#When:18:25:00Z CHURCH BULLETINS http://www.greene-news.com/gcn/lifestyles/announcements/article/church_bulletins2/21206/ A list of up-coming services and events at the local churches

]]> Thu, 01 May 2008 13:23:00 EST http://www.greene-news.com/gcn/lifestyles/announcements/article/church_bulletins2/21206/#When:18:23:00Z LIBRARY MATTERS COLUMN http://www.greene-news.com/gcn/lifestyles/announcements/article/library_matters_column1/21205/ Are libraries obsolete?

]]> Thu, 01 May 2008 13:22:00 EST http://www.greene-news.com/gcn/lifestyles/announcements/article/library_matters_column1/21205/#When:18:22:00Z IN & AROUND GREENE http://www.greene-news.com/gcn/lifestyles/announcements/article/in_around_greene4/21204/ A list of community events

]]> Thu, 01 May 2008 13:20:00 EST http://www.greene-news.com/gcn/lifestyles/announcements/article/in_around_greene4/21204/#When:18:20:00Z GREENER PASTURES http://www.greene-news.com/gcn/lifestyles/announcements/article/shrub_pruning/21203/ Shrub Prunning

]]> Thu, 01 May 2008 13:18:00 EST http://www.greene-news.com/gcn/lifestyles/announcements/article/shrub_pruning/21203/#When:18:18:00Z Signs of the Season http://www.greene-news.com/gcn/lifestyles/announcements/article/signs_of_the_season/21202/ For local musician, springtime has a melody all its own

]]> Thu, 01 May 2008 13:16:00 EST http://www.greene-news.com/gcn/lifestyles/announcements/article/signs_of_the_season/21202/#When:18:16:00Z GUEST MEDITATION http://www.greene-news.com/gcn/lifestyles/announcements/article/guest_meditation3/20900/ Only Trust Him

]]> Fri, 25 Apr 2008 13:54:00 EST http://www.greene-news.com/gcn/lifestyles/announcements/article/guest_meditation3/20900/#When:18:54:00Z CHURCH BULLETINS http://www.greene-news.com/gcn/lifestyles/announcements/article/church_bulletins1/20899/ April 24-25
Bacon Hollow Baptist Church will have revival through April 25 at 7:30 nightly with guest speaker Tim Atkins. For more information call 985-7713.

April 26
Not your ordinary yard sale will be held at Shepherd of the Hills Church in the social hall from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 26. This huge annual sale offers a wide variety of items; rain or shine (held indoors). Follow the signs from Rt. 33 west - one mile south on Rt. 633 (Amicus Road) to the church. Proceeds benefit the “Caring for the Children” Christmas Gift Project of the Woman’s Club of Greene County.

Blue Run Baptist Church, Barboursville, will celebrate Women’s Day Saturday, April 26 at 4 p.m. with guest speaker, Minister Alice Christmas from Bible Way Church in Louisa. Peggy Brice is pastor.

Ashley Reynolds will be in concert at William Monroe High School, Stanardsville, April 26 from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Admission is $8 with proceeds benefiting the volunteer rescue squad. Tickets are available at Java Express (Food Lion Shopping Center in Ruckersville) or at Calvary Chapel of Greene, (434) 960-1287. Purity Jam is a Christian, singer, songwriter, speaker, the recipient of Pop Artist of the Year in 2006 (KCCM), in Times Cover Girl in May 2007 and the 2007 Momentum Award Nominee. High school students in grades 9-12 learn about Ashley’s Purity Workshops as she talks with the youth. Check out Ashley on http://www.AshleyReynolds.net.

Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, Nasons, will host a presentation entitled “The Fruit of the Spirit,” Saturday, April 26 at 3 p.m. The following will speak on each fruit: Love, Min. Tracy Slaughter; Joy, Min. Ada Summers; Peace, Pastor Marva Robinson; Longsuffering, Min. Anne Lawrence; Gentleness, Min. Shirley Strother; Goodness, Rev. Anna Allsberry; Faith, Min. Deborah Coles; Meekness, Pastor Catherine Parker and Temperance, Evangelist Renee Edwards. Music provided by Shady Grove Male Chorus and Mass Choir. Sister Dorothy Page, sponsor. Come and be blessed.

April 30-May 3
Mt. Vernon United Methodist Church, Rt. 810, Dyke Road, will hold Spring Revival Wednesday, April 30 through Saturday, May 3 at 7:30 p.m. with guest speaker, the Rev. Buster Payne. There will be special music each evening and a fellowship meal at 6 p.m. on Saturday before the final service. Come and join us for an old-time revival.

May 3
St. Isidore the Farmer Catholic Church annual plant sale will be held Saturday, May 3, from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at 14414 Isidore Way, Rt. 15 South of Orange. Special gift boutique for Mother’s Day or for your garden! Plants, bulbs, small shrubs from church members gardens, and starter vegetable plants from two area nurseries including annuals, perennials, hanging baskets and herbs; advice freely given. Proceeds benefit community service projects and church activities for youth. For more information, call 540-672-4933.

A church rummage sale will be held Saturday, May 3 from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Stanardsville Baptist Church fellowship hall, lower level, door #6; follow signs. Start your morning with a ham or sausage biscuit and browse a wide variety of household items including furniture, books, toys and other items. Also spring/summer clothing for infants through adults. Sale to benefit the Women’s Missionary Union missions projects.

May 4
Rock Hall Baptist Church, Wolftown, invites the public to the Men and Women’s Day Service on May 4 beginning with the 11 a.m. service. Evangelist Shirley Strother will deliver the spoken word for the women and Antioch Baptist Church Choir will render songs of praise. At 3 p.m. the Rev. Maurice Evans, along with his choir and congregation, will deliver the proclaimed word of God for the men’s service.

May 9
Abundant Life Christian Fellowship will hold a Gospel Sing May 9 beginning with a 6 p.m. covered-dish dinner, at 7 p.m. open stage and at 8 p.m. 4 The Lord, based in Richmond will entertain. Take Rt. 20 north of Orange to Rt. 631 across from Orange Co. Airport; go to large white church on the right. A love offering will be received; bring a covered dish if you like. Everyone is welcome. For more information call 540-854-7433 or the church number 540-672-9867.

NOTICES
Swift Run Baptist Church is getting children connected to God; parents bring your children to join us for our new and exciting Children’s Church. We will be exploring fun and creative ways to learn God’s word on Sundays at 11 a.m. Swift Run Baptist Church early worship is at 9 a.m., Sunday school at 10, morning worship at 11 and at 7 p.m. on Sunday evenings. Mark Holder is pastor. For more info, call 985-7428.

Tune into the broadcast of Morning Star Deliverance Tabernacle with Pastor Ronnie Shifflett every Sunday at 2:30 p.m. on Adelphia Cable Channel 13. For further info or to support this ministry, please call 434-286-6780. Morning Star Deliverance Tabernacle is located at 5832 Jefferson Mill Rd., Scottsville, VA 24590. Come worship with us; church schedule is Sunday School at 10 a.m. for all ages; Sunday worship at 11 a.m. and Thursday night prayer service at 6:30 p.m. followed by worship at 7 p.m.

Tuesday’s Table, a ministry providing a free meal to anyone in need, whether the need is economic, spiritual, fellowship, or whatever (no questions asked) is held every Tuesday night from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Stanardsville United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, Court Street (across from the Courthouse) in downtown Stanardsville.  Food is provided and prepared by Blue Ridge Presbyterian Church, Mt. Vernon, Stanardsville, Mountain View and Westover United Methodist churches, Spring Hill Baptist Church, Shepherd of the Hills Catholic Church and other service organizations. Limited delivery is available upon request, call 985-3888. 

A list of upcoming church services and events

]]> Fri, 25 Apr 2008 13:52:00 EST http://www.greene-news.com/gcn/lifestyles/announcements/article/church_bulletins1/20899/#When:18:52:00Z LIBRARY MATTERS http://www.greene-news.com/gcn/lifestyles/announcements/article/library_matters/20898/ A weekly column of library topics

]]> Fri, 25 Apr 2008 13:51:00 EST http://www.greene-news.com/gcn/lifestyles/announcements/article/library_matters/20898/#When:18:51:00Z GREENER PASTURES http://www.greene-news.com/gcn/lifestyles/announcements/article/greener_pastures1/20897/ Lace Bugs

]]> Fri, 25 Apr 2008 13:32:00 EST http://www.greene-news.com/gcn/lifestyles/announcements/article/greener_pastures1/20897/#When:18:32:00Z In & Around Greene http://www.greene-news.com/gcn/lifestyles/announcements/article/in_around_greene3/20896/ A list of upcoming community events

]]> Fri, 25 Apr 2008 13:31:00 EST http://www.greene-news.com/gcn/lifestyles/announcements/article/in_around_greene3/20896/#When:18:31:00Z GUEST MEDITATION http://www.greene-news.com/gcn/lifestyles/announcements/article/guest_meditation2/20531/ Reading God’s word

]]> Fri, 18 Apr 2008 13:00:00 EST http://www.greene-news.com/gcn/lifestyles/announcements/article/guest_meditation2/20531/#When:18:00:00Z CHURCH BULLETINS http://www.greene-news.com/gcn/lifestyles/announcements/article/church_bulletins/20527/ What’s happening at local churches this week

]]> Fri, 18 Apr 2008 12:52:00 EST http://www.greene-news.com/gcn/lifestyles/announcements/article/church_bulletins/20527/#When:17:52:00Z LIBRARY MATTERS COLUMN http://www.greene-news.com/gcn/lifestyles/announcements/article/library_matters_column/20525/ Peak Season

]]> Fri, 18 Apr 2008 12:50:00 EST http://www.greene-news.com/gcn/lifestyles/announcements/article/library_matters_column/20525/#When:17:50:00Z In & Around Greene http://www.greene-news.com/gcn/lifestyles/announcements/article/in_around_greene2/20524/ A list of local community events

]]> Fri, 18 Apr 2008 12:47:00 EST http://www.greene-news.com/gcn/lifestyles/announcements/article/in_around_greene2/20524/#When:17:47:00Z GREENER PASTURES http://www.greene-news.com/gcn/lifestyles/announcements/article/greener_pastures/13806/ Boxwood Insect and Mite Pests

]]> Fri, 11 Apr 2008 12:29:00 EST http://www.greene-news.com/gcn/lifestyles/announcements/article/greener_pastures/13806/#When:17:29:00Z In & Around Greene http://www.greene-news.com/gcn/lifestyles/announcements/article/in_around_greene1/13776/ A list of local community events and happenings

]]> Thu, 10 Apr 2008 13:09:00 EST http://www.greene-news.com/gcn/lifestyles/announcements/article/in_around_greene1/13776/#When:18:09:00Z GUEST MEDITATION http://www.greene-news.com/gcn/lifestyles/announcements/article/guest_meditation1/7917/ The Good Shepherd

]]> Thu, 03 Apr 2008 15:51:00 EST http://www.greene-news.com/gcn/lifestyles/announcements/article/guest_meditation1/7917/#When:20:51:00Z IN & AROUND GREENE http://www.greene-news.com/gcn/lifestyles/announcements/article/in_around_greene/7916/ A list of upcoming community events and offerings in the local area

]]> Thu, 03 Apr 2008 15:47:00 EST http://www.greene-news.com/gcn/lifestyles/announcements/article/in_around_greene/7916/#When:20:47:00Z GREENER PASTURES COLUMN http://www.greene-news.com/gcn/lifestyles/announcements/article/shrub_functions/7906/ All about shrubs

]]> Thu, 03 Apr 2008 15:10:00 EST http://www.greene-news.com/gcn/lifestyles/announcements/article/shrub_functions/7906/#When:20:10:00Z Guest Meditation http://www.greene-news.com/gcn/lifestyles/faith_values/article/guest_meditation/7816/ A balanced life
“A just weight and balance are the Lord’s: all the weights of the bag are His work,” Proverbs 16:11. 

]]> Mon, 31 Mar 2008 14:57:00 EST http://www.greene-news.com/gcn/lifestyles/faith_values/article/guest_meditation/7816/#When:19:57:00Z Church Briefs http://www.greene-news.com/gcn/lifestyles/faith_values/article/church_briefs/7815/ March 30th - April 20th

]]> Mon, 31 Mar 2008 14:55:00 EST http://www.greene-news.com/gcn/lifestyles/faith_values/article/church_briefs/7815/#When:19:55:00Z Community Connections Column http://www.greene-news.com/gcn/lifestyles/faith_values/article/community_connections_column/7813/ The Greene Alliance of Church and Community Efforts (GRACE) works with the Department of Social Services, Skyline CAP, JABA, Region 10, churches, businesses and civic groups in the community to help county residents in need.

]]> Mon, 31 Mar 2008 14:52:00 EST http://www.greene-news.com/gcn/lifestyles/faith_values/article/community_connections_column/7813/#When:19:52:00Z Boomer Journeys: Attack of Weekend Warrior Syndrome http://www.greene-news.com/gcn/lifestyles/recreation/article/boomer_journeys_attack_of_weekend_warrior_syndrome/7811/ Do you feel mildly agitated with the need to “do something”?  Are you longing to walk barefoot in the grass or at least stop and smell the first flowers of spring?  Is your nesting instinct telling you to freshen up your nest?

]]> Mon, 31 Mar 2008 14:47:00 EST http://www.greene-news.com/gcn/lifestyles/recreation/article/boomer_journeys_attack_of_weekend_warrior_syndrome/7811/#When:19:47:00Z Greener Pastures Column http://www.greene-news.com/gcn/lifestyles/home_garden/article/greener_pastures_column/7809/ Many home gardeners in Virginia have been successful with high-bush blueberry plantings.

]]> Mon, 31 Mar 2008 14:35:00 EST http://www.greene-news.com/gcn/lifestyles/home_garden/article/greener_pastures_column/7809/#When:19:35:00Z Battlefield blows tune of tradition http://www.greene-news.com/gcn/lifestyles//article/battlefield_blows_tune_of_tradition/7696/ Thriving genre allows band to play at home

]]> Thu, 27 Mar 2008 12:36:00 EST http://www.greene-news.com/gcn/lifestyles//article/battlefield_blows_tune_of_tradition/7696/#When:17:36:00Z Plugging the leaks about leeks http://www.greene-news.com/gcn/lifestyles/food_cooking/article/plugging_the_leaks_about_leeks/7695/ I frequently use only use one leek when I make soup or a stew. It gives a sweetness and mild onion-like flavor to the dish and is not as strong as an onion. Occasionally I also use leeks as a vegetable to accompany roast beef. A British friend gave me the recipe, saying that the sweetness of leeks balanced the heavy flavors of roast beef. 

]]> Thu, 27 Mar 2008 12:35:00 EST http://www.greene-news.com/gcn/lifestyles/food_cooking/article/plugging_the_leaks_about_leeks/7695/#When:17:35:00Z Beaverdam’s new stuff http://www.greene-news.com/gcn/lifestyles//article/beaverdams_new_stuff/7691/ Hanover town gets old collection, new location for heritage celebration

]]> Thu, 27 Mar 2008 12:08:00 EST http://www.greene-news.com/gcn/lifestyles//article/beaverdams_new_stuff/7691/#When:17:08:00Z Greene Eggs And Fam-ily http://www.greene-news.com/gcn/lifestyles/fashion_style/article/greene_eggs_and_fam_ily/6870/ The “Easter Bunny” took time from a hectic schedule that requires him to make appearances all over the world to swing by Greene County Saturday, March 15.

]]> Thu, 20 Mar 2008 15:01:00 EST http://www.greene-news.com/gcn/lifestyles/fashion_style/article/greene_eggs_and_fam_ily/6870/#When:20:01:00Z Clubs and Organizations http://www.greene-news.com/gcn/lifestyles/guide_to_greene/article/clubs_and_organizations/6866/ Here is a list of clubs and organizations.

]]> Fri, 29 Feb 2008 14:42:00 EST http://www.greene-news.com/gcn/lifestyles/guide_to_greene/article/clubs_and_organizations/6866/#When:19:42:00Z The Battle of Stanardsville http://www.greene-news.com/gcn/lifestyles/guide_to_greene/article/the_battle_of_stanardsville/6973/ A little more than 140 years ago, there occurred a relatively minor military skirmish in Greene County. It was late February 1864, only 13 months before Confederate General Robert E. Lee would finally surrender at Appomattox Court House, effectively ending the Civil War. Confederate forces continued to strongly defend Richmond, but the tide was slowly beginning to turn against the Southerners.

]]> Fri, 29 Feb 2008 14:32:00 EST http://www.greene-news.com/gcn/lifestyles/guide_to_greene/article/the_battle_of_stanardsville/6973/#When:19:32:00Z Visitors’ Center Celebrates Certification http://www.greene-news.com/gcn/lifestyles/guide_to_greene/article/visitors_center_celebrates_certification/6972/ The Greene County Visitors’ Center officially opened its doors on June 29, 2004, with a reception at the center. The well-attended event celebrated the state certification of the center and featured the unveiling of a beautiful mural depicting county history.

]]> Fri, 29 Feb 2008 14:28:00 EST http://www.greene-news.com/gcn/lifestyles/guide_to_greene/article/visitors_center_celebrates_certification/6972/#When:19:28:00Z The Shenandoah National Park http://www.greene-news.com/gcn/lifestyles/guide_to_greene/article/the_shenandoah_national_park/6971/ Shenandoah National Park lies astride a beautiful section of the Blue Ridge, which forms the eastern rampart of the Appalachian Mountains between Pennsylvania and Georgia. Providing vistas of the spectacular landscape is Skyline Drive, a winding road that runs along the Blue Ridge through the length of the park.

]]> Fri, 29 Feb 2008 14:27:00 EST http://www.greene-news.com/gcn/lifestyles/guide_to_greene/article/the_shenandoah_national_park/6971/#When:19:27:00Z About Your Newspaper http://www.greene-news.com/gcn/lifestyles/guide_to_greene/article/about_your_newspaper/6970/ A short history of the Greene County Record

]]> Fri, 29 Feb 2008 14:25:00 EST http://www.greene-news.com/gcn/lifestyles/guide_to_greene/article/about_your_newspaper/6970/#When:19:25:00Z Greene County History http://www.greene-news.com/gcn/lifestyles/guide_to_greene/article/greene_county_history/6969/ Greene County, covering 157 square miles and with a population of less than 17,000 people (and home to over 13,000 cattle at some times of the year), is one of the smallest and most rural of Virginia’s counties. 

]]> Fri, 29 Feb 2008 14:24:00 EST http://www.greene-news.com/gcn/lifestyles/guide_to_greene/article/greene_county_history/6969/#When:19:24:00Z Church Listings http://www.greene-news.com/gcn/lifestyles/guide_to_greene/article/church_listings/6863/ A listing of area churches.

]]> Fri, 29 Feb 2008 14:21:00 EST http://www.greene-news.com/gcn/lifestyles/guide_to_greene/article/church_listings/6863/#When:19:21:00Z Waste http://www.greene-news.com/gcn/lifestyles/guide_to_greene/article/waste/6862/ Greene County operates a solid waste facility at 358 Mays Road, Stanardsville, VA 22973

]]> Fri, 29 Feb 2008 14:18:00 EST http://www.greene-news.com/gcn/lifestyles/guide_to_greene/article/waste/6862/#When:19:18:00Z Voting http://www.greene-news.com/gcn/lifestyles/guide_to_greene/article/voting/6861/ Greene County is divided into three voting districts: Stanardsville, Ruckersville and Monroe.

]]> Fri, 29 Feb 2008 14:16:00 EST http://www.greene-news.com/gcn/lifestyles/guide_to_greene/article/voting/6861/#When:19:16:00Z Utilities http://www.greene-news.com/gcn/lifestyles/guide_to_greene/article/utilities/6860/ The Rapidan Service Authority (RSA) operates and maintains water and sewer systems in various portions of Greene County as well as Orange and Madison Counties.

]]> Fri, 29 Feb 2008 14:15:01 EST http://www.greene-news.com/gcn/lifestyles/guide_to_greene/article/utilities/6860/#When:19:15:01Z Treasurer and Taxes http://www.greene-news.com/gcn/lifestyles/guide_to_greene/article/treasurer_and_taxes/6859/ The Greene County Treasurer is a constitutional officer (required by the Virginia Constitution), who is elected by the citizens of Greene County.

]]> Fri, 29 Feb 2008 14:12:00 EST http://www.greene-news.com/gcn/lifestyles/guide_to_greene/article/treasurer_and_taxes/6859/#When:19:12:00Z Transportation http://www.greene-news.com/gcn/lifestyles/guide_to_greene/article/transportation/6857/ RideShare is a program of the Thomas Jefferson Planning District Commission working to reduce traffic congestion and increase mobility throughout the city of Charlottesville and the counties of Albemarle, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa, and Nelson.

]]> Fri, 29 Feb 2008 14:10:00 EST http://www.greene-news.com/gcn/lifestyles/guide_to_greene/article/transportation/6857/#When:19:10:00Z Social Services http://www.greene-news.com/gcn/lifestyles/guide_to_greene/article/social_services/6856/ kyline CAP is Greene’s action agency.

]]> Fri, 29 Feb 2008 14:09:01 EST http://www.greene-news.com/gcn/lifestyles/guide_to_greene/article/social_services/6856/#When:19:09:01Z Schools http://www.greene-news.com/gcn/lifestyles/guide_to_greene/article/schools/6855/ Here is a list of the schools in Greene County.

]]> Fri, 29 Feb 2008 14:07:00 EST http://www.greene-news.com/gcn/lifestyles/guide_to_greene/article/schools/6855/#When:19:07:00Z Recreation http://www.greene-news.com/gcn/lifestyles/guide_to_greene/article/recreation/6854/ Parks and Recreation strives to enhance the quality of life and general well being for all citizens by providing recreational programs to meet their needs. Active and passive programs offered for youth and adults include volleyball, soccer, basketball, baseball, wrestling and gymnastics.  Also: aerobics, art, dance, martial arts, yoga, summer sports camps and clinics, and other special events.

]]> Fri, 29 Feb 2008 14:05:00 EST http://www.greene-news.com/gcn/lifestyles/guide_to_greene/article/recreation/6854/#When:19:05:00Z Planning and Zoning http://www.greene-news.com/gcn/lifestyles/guide_to_greene/article/planning_and_zoning/6853/ The Greene County Planning and Zoning Department is responsible for the coordination of future growth in Greene County.

]]> Fri, 29 Feb 2008 14:03:00 EST http://www.greene-news.com/gcn/lifestyles/guide_to_greene/article/planning_and_zoning/6853/#When:19:03:00Z Library http://www.greene-news.com/gcn/lifestyles/guide_to_greene/article/library/6852/ The Greene County Branch of the Jefferson-Madison Regional Library at 222 Main Street, Stanardsville is open six days a week, Monday through Saturday. 

]]> Fri, 29 Feb 2008 13:59:00 EST http://www.greene-news.com/gcn/lifestyles/guide_to_greene/article/library/6852/#When:18:59:00Z Health Services http://www.greene-news.com/gcn/lifestyles/guide_to_greene/article/health_services/6851/ Jefferson Area Board for the aging, or JABA, is dedicated to providing services to the aging and their families.

]]> Fri, 29 Feb 2008 13:58:00 EST http://www.greene-news.com/gcn/lifestyles/guide_to_greene/article/health_services/6851/#When:18:58:00Z Government http://www.greene-news.com/gcn/lifestyles/guide_to_greene/article/government/6850/ The County is governed by a five member Board of Supervisors, elected to a four-year term by citizens from each of the electoral districts.

]]> Fri, 29 Feb 2008 13:43:00 EST http://www.greene-news.com/gcn/lifestyles/guide_to_greene/article/government/6850/#When:18:43:00Z Emergency Services http://www.greene-news.com/gcn/lifestyles/guide_to_greene/article/emergency_services/6849/ The Sheriff of Greene County is J. Scott Haas. 

]]> Fri, 29 Feb 2008 13:41:00 EST http://www.greene-news.com/gcn/lifestyles/guide_to_greene/article/emergency_services/6849/#When:18:41:00Z Economic Development http://www.greene-news.com/gcn/lifestyles/guide_to_greene/article/economic_development/6848/ The Economic Development Authority (EDA) is made up an all-volunteer board of directors whose job is to help attract new business to Greene County, grow existing businesses and direct your County’s investment in commercial enterprise. 

]]> Fri, 29 Feb 2008 13:39:00 EST http://www.greene-news.com/gcn/lifestyles/guide_to_greene/article/economic_development/6848/#When:18:39:00Z Courts http://www.greene-news.com/gcn/lifestyles/guide_to_greene/article/courts/6847/ The Greene County Court System consists of the Circuit and combined General District, Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts. 

]]> Fri, 29 Feb 2008 13:36:00 EST http://www.greene-news.com/gcn/lifestyles/guide_to_greene/article/courts/6847/#When:18:36:00Z Commonwealth’s Attorney http://www.greene-news.com/gcn/lifestyles/guide_to_greene/article/commonwealths_attorney/6846/ The Greene County Commonwealth’s Attorney, Ronald L. Morris, is an elected, constitutional, law enforcement official.

]]> Fri, 29 Feb 2008 13:34:00 EST http://www.greene-news.com/gcn/lifestyles/guide_to_greene/article/commonwealths_attorney/6846/#When:18:34:00Z Commissioner of Revenue http://www.greene-news.com/gcn/lifestyles/guide_to_greene/article/commissioner_of_revenue/6845/ The Commissioner of Revenue office is responsible for the assessment of the following taxes: real estate, personal property and machinery and tools.

]]> Fri, 29 Feb 2008 13:34:00 EST http://www.greene-news.com/gcn/lifestyles/guide_to_greene/article/commissioner_of_revenue/6845/#When:18:34:00Z Animal Control http://www.greene-news.com/gcn/lifestyles/guide_to_greene/article/animal_control/6844/ The county animal control officers enforce animal control regulations adopted by the Greene County Board of Supervisors in accordance with state law.

]]> Fri, 29 Feb 2008 13:29:00 EST http://www.greene-news.com/gcn/lifestyles/guide_to_greene/article/animal_control/6844/#When:18:29:00Z Agriculture and Extension http://www.greene-news.com/gcn/lifestyles/guide_to_greene/article/agriculture_and_extension/6843/ The CSWCD serves Greene County and four other counties by proving landowners with a wide range of programs to encourage community participation in conserving soil, water and related natural resources. The district provides advice on best management practices and manages funds distributed to landowners engaged in various conservation programs.

]]> Fri, 29 Feb 2008 13:09:00 EST http://www.greene-news.com/gcn/lifestyles/guide_to_greene/article/agriculture_and_extension/6843/#When:18:09:00Z The Rebirth of Montpelier http://www.greene-news.com/gcn/lifestyles/fashion_style/article/the_rebirth_of_montpelier/7617/ MONTPELIER STATION, Va.—James Madison’s lifelong home is looking more and more like the home in which he lived.

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