March 2009
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HOVF Festival: A Craft Lovers Dream
On Saturday May 2, the Heart of Virginia Festival will once again transform Main and High Streets in Farmville into a craft lovers’ dream. The Craft Show offers something for everyone, including baskets, ceramics, furniture, jewelry, toys, soaps, woodworking, quilts, floral arrangements and candles
Governor Kaine Announces New Updates to Stimulus.Virginia.Gov
Governor Timothy M. Kaine today announced the addition of competitive grant resources to Stimulus.Virginia.Gov. Federal agencies are now accepting applications for a wide range of project proposals for competitive grants made available through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA).
VDOT Area-Wide Advisories
Highway work is scheduled weather permitting in the Lynchburg District and traffic may be restricted. Items in italics contain new or updated information.
Appomattox Democratic Leaders Line Up Behind Brian Moran
Key Democratic leaders in Appomattox County announced their support of Brian Moran for Governor today. Moran received the endorsements of Appomattox Democratic Committee Chair Frank Poynter and First Vice-Chair Ora McCoy. They highlighted his long record of fighting for the people of Virginia and his plans for economic development and job creation. On Sunday, Moran received the endorsement of Stafford Democratic Committee Chairman Marc Broklawski.
Personnel Committee Meeting Slated
John T. “Plicky” Williams, Chairman of the Personnel Committee has called for a committee meeting on Thursday, 2 April 2009 at 4:00 p.m. at the Appomattox Municipal Building, 210 Linden Street, Appomattox, Virginia.
VDOT Addressing Illegal Sign Issues
Staff with the Lynchburg District of the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has seen a recent increase in the number of illegal signs in VDOT right of way and is taking the necessary legal steps to address the issue.
April is Virginia Green Travel Month
Governor Timothy M. Kaine today declared April as “Virginia Green Travel Month,” in celebration of the 40th anniversary of the Virginia is for Lovers campaign and the upcoming 2009 Earth Day.
DHS Releases Conficker/Downadup Computer Worm Detection Tool
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced today the release of a DHS-developed detection tool that can be used by the federal government, commercial vendors, state and local governments, and critical infrastructure owners and operators to scan their networks for the Conficker/Downadup computer worm.
Schroeder’s Photographic Journey Through Time
Image: Downtown Appomattox, circa 1916. If you’re interested in Appomattox history, then you need to meet Patrick Schroeder if you don’t know him already. Patrick, the historian for the Appomattox Court House National Park and the author of a number of Civil War books, is well versed in Appomattox County’s history.
Governor Kaine on “Choose Life” License Plates
Governor Timothy M. Kaine issued the following statement today regarding his signing of legislation permitting the issue of special license plates including plates bearing the legend “Choose Life” (SB 817):
One-on-One With Tom Perriello
Part of the democratic process has always been about access to people in power: some folks have access, others don’t. After two and a half months in Congress, Tom Perriello is trying to change that.
Governor Kaine Unveils Key Economic Legislative Amendments
Governor Kaine is specifically calling for a number of key provision changes that would expand unemployment benefits for workers and protect health care coverage for laid-off workers while easing the strain of COBRA health benefits on small businesses statewide.
Governor Kaine Announces Food Stamp Benefit Increases
Governor Timothy M. Kaine announced today that beginning April 1, Food Stamp benefits will increase 13.6 percent as a result of increased federal funding in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.
