May 2009
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The Waterworks Players: Brigadoon Comes To Farmville
If you’re a homebody like me, a night on the town means finding a musical or theatrical event in Appomattox proper, and then grabbing a late night supper at the Huddle House. It’s not a bad thing, per se, because between Baine’s Books & Coffee, Friday Cheerz, and Appomattox Courthouse Theatre, there’s usually something worth getting dressed up and out of the house for.
Democrats Allowed to Meet at Liberty, Not Officially Recognized
Jerry Falwell, Jr., Chancellor and President of Liberty University, submitted the following op-ed to Christian Newswire regarding the news about Liberty University’s possible banning of Democrats on campus:
DHS Offers Over $500 Million in Recover Act-Funded Preparedness Grants
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) today released application guidance for more than $500 million in Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) preparedness grants for fire station construction, port and transit security—funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA).
Uranium Mine Study’s Statement of Task Issues
A Virginia coal and energy panel approved the framework of a scientific study on a proposed uranium mine in Pittsylvania County in May. The mine, which will be located on Walter Coles’ property about six miles from Chatham, is a contentious issue as no uranium mine has been developed east of the Mississippi River.
Fish Illnesses and Deaths Observed in Virginia Rivers
Scattered reports of dead fish in Virginia’s western rivers have been received since mid-May this year, and in some areas anglers and fish biologists are finding significant numbers of fish with lesions, according to the Department of Environmental Quality and the Department of Game and Inland Fisheries.
Fire and Safety Meeting Slated
Jennifer Jamerson-Scruggs, Chairperson of the Fire and Safety Committee has called for a committee meeting on Thursday, 4 June 2009, at 6:00 p.m. at the Appomattox Municipal Building on 210 Linden Street, Appomattox, Virginia.
VA Web Site Helps College Counselors Aid Veterans
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has launched a new Web site to strengthen the connection between college and university mental health professionals and the Veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts now studying on their campuses.
LC Loses a Friend
A. Boyd Claytor III, who donated his land to Lynchburg College for the Claytor Nature Study Center and was a member of the LC Board of Trustees, died Saturday at age 83.
Appomattox County Chamber of Commerce 2009 Cheerz Season Announced
The Appomattox County Chamber of Commerce and its Appomattox Cheerz Committee are pleased to announce the June through July 2009 Season Schedule. Be sure to mark your calendars now for these events so that you don’t miss them as this year promises to be fresh & exciting, with many bands who are new to the Appomattox Cheerz program.
Virginia Rest Area Issues (I-81)
Truck parking availability has become a serious problem across our nation. The need to address this serious problem must come from all sectors of our country…trucking community, business community, safety organizations and our government.
Big City Icons and Small Town Symbolism
Last week a caboose was parked on the tracks that run just behind Main Street in Appomattox, with a very interesting feature, graffiti from some unknown city.
Vietnam War Era is the Focus of Three Exhibitions
Imagine being a black Army soldier serving your country in the jungles of Vietnam knowing that when you return to the states, your life and culture will be in complete upheaval because of the Civil Rights Movement. Image being a Marine lying on a canvas bunk on a troopship with thousands of young men on a three-week journey to Vietnam. Image being shot down over Vietnam in 1966 and being a prisoner of war for seven years.
VDOT Travel Advisories for the Lynchburg District
Highway work is scheduled weather permitting in the Lynchburg District and traffic may be restricted. If you’re traveling, please note any possible road construction or cleanup crews at the following locations:
