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FOS Deeds and Needs
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Onancock School. E-mail reports of your deeds and needs to Haydon
Rochester at hrjr2@verizon.net.
Be sure to include all relevant dates, contact info, number of
participants, and other details.
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Latest News - Summer, 2008
Paul Nolz's Soccer Camp 2008
FRIENDS OF ONANCOCK SCHOOL
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Where We Came FromIn September 2006, the Town of Onancock regained control of the historic Onancock School Building and grounds, which had been used and managed by the Accomack County School Board for more than seven decades. In response, Town Council directed Mayor Bruce Paone to appoint a Task Force of volunteers to explore alternative uses for the school building and its grounds, with estimates of the costs of these alternatives. At the first Task Force meeting it became clear, with no public funding available, that significant funds would be needed to support the process of evaluating and safeguarding the Onancock School property. Because several local people stepped forward with generous contributions of financial and material help, we already have completed preliminary engineering and architectural studies. Generous supporters have also donated a new school sign, freshly painted columns and trim, and an Onancock School web site (www.onancockschool.org). Commitments of future support have been obtained from both individuals and organizations. Why We Are HereFriends of Onancock School was begun by citizens who believe we need an independent organization to support the Onancock School project in the following ways:
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The only way we will be able to meet the challenge of turning our beloved old Onancock School into an active community center we can be proud of and that our descendents will thank us for is for everyone with an interest to become involved. A small group, no matter how dedicated, cannot make this happen.
If you feel, as we do, that we have been given a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to do something truly special for the benefit of everyone on the Eastern Shore, please help us.
Now is the time to get to work before it is too late.

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