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Follow the progress of the County Budget Follow the progress of formulating the 2010-2011 county budget. Documents presented to the Board of Supervisors as they make their decisions on spending and cutting in this difficult year will be posted. And you can make your comments there, too. A printable version of the budget adoption schedule can be found here.

4 p.m. burn ban in effect until April 30 Virginia's 4 p.m. Burning Law went into effect Feb. 15 - the start of spring fire season in Virginia. This law prohibits burning before 4 p.m. each day (Feb. 15 - April 30) if the fire is in, or within 300 feet of woodland, brushland or fields containing dry grass or other flammable materials. A violation of this law is a Class 3 misdemeanor punishable by up to a $500 fine. In addition to the criminal violation, those who allow a fire to escape are liable for the cost of suppressing the fire as well as any damage caused to others’ property.

Ag Board highlights 2009 accomplishments Bedford County's Agricultural Economic Advisory Board has released its 2009 annual report for your review.

Take the Bedford County Tourism survey Bedford's Department of Tourism is surveying residents and visitors about some specific areas of interest in the City and County. Click the headline to take the 10-minute survey.

Be counted in the 2010 census

Low cost spay/neuter program Did you know the Bedford Humane Society sponsors a low cost spay/neuter program to help control the population of unwanted pets? Costs range from $5-$48 for cats and $10-$55 for dogs, depending on your income. Click the headline for details.

Smart Start Business Workshops The Region 2000 Business Development Center will hold two-hour "Smart Start" workshops for people considering starting their own business. The monthly workshops will continue through June. Click the headline for details.

Self Employment Training The Region 2000 Business Development Center will sponsor self employment training classes throughout 2010. Click the headline for class times, location and fees.

Appraisers now on the road Appraisers for Wingate Appraisal Services have begun to visit neighborhoods to visually inspect properties for Bedford County's quadrennial reassessment. All of the appraisers carry identification documents and their vehicles are marked. Please do not interfere with the appraiser's work. The reassessment will go into effect January 1, 2011.