Ronnie D. Lankford
You must have Cockails with Mimi
The Appomattox Courthouse Theatre presents Dinner with Mimi in November.
Water Issues: Interview with Appomattox Town Council member Jennifer Jamerson-Scruggs
The text of the water line petition also included.
Water Issues: Interview with Town Mayor Paul Harvey
Interview with Town Mayor Paul Harvey about water.
Water Issues: Interview with Town Manager Bart S. Van Nieuwenhuise
Interview with Appomattox Town Manager Van Nieuwenhuise about water…
Waterline Issue Dominates Appomattox Town Meeting
The waterline issue dominated the agenda at the Appomattox Town Council Monday night meeting. The meeting convened at 7:30 p.m. in the Council’s chambers and was attended by over 40 Town and County citizens. After an invocation, Mayor Paul Harvey opened the meeting to public comments. Each of the eight people who spoke specifically addressed the question of whether the Town of Appomattox would participate in a suggested joint waterline project with the County of Appomattox.
Appomattox County Discontinues Waterline Talks With Town
On September 11, 2009, the Appomattox Board of Supervisors responded to resolutions suggested by the Town of Appomattox (on August 10th) in an ongoing discussion between the two governing bodies to reach an agreement on the waterline issue. In the letter, the Board of Supervisors characterizes its original offer to provide water for the Town as “reasonable, if not generous.” While the Board of Supervisors believed that progress would be possible on several of the Town’s suggested resolutions, they labeled the Town’s suggestion that its borders be readjusted as “unfortunate.” The Board of Supervisors also seemed to suggest that its discussion with the Town in regards to the waterline should be discontinued. “By making this one item non-negotiable, Town Council has created a situation in which further discussion would be pointless.”
Water Issues: Interview with County Planner Johnnie Roark
The following interview with Appomattox County Planner Johnnie Roark is part of a series of interviews by Appomattox Area News with Appomattox Town and County officials regarding the proposed Campbell County Utilities and Services Authority waterline.
Appomattox Courthouse Theatre Celebrates Third Anniversary
In August of 2009, the Town of Appomattox can take two things for granted. One, that Appomattox Courthouse Theatre is preparing for a new season of great plays including its current production, Neglected Husbands’ Sewing Club. And two, that the local community can enjoy these performances within the historic setting of the old Appomattox Courthouse.
Making the Art Scene: Downtown Lynchburg & Rivermont Avenue, Part 1
When it comes to the arts in general and art galleries in particular, some folks have a habit of thinking of Lynchburg as…well, lacking. Or at least as the poor stepson in comparison with all that is offered in its surrounding sister cities such as Roanoke, Richmond, and Charlottesville. But I’d venture a guess that these otherwise knowledgeable folks haven’t bothered to stroll along Rivermont Avenue or Main Street recently and check out Lynchburg’s current gallery scene.
Shakespeare at Sweet Briar: A Midsummer Night’s Dream
One of the things I love about writing for Appomattox News is that it gives me – an introvert – a chance to get out more often. On a recent outing, I met Geoffrey Kershner and a number of the folks involved with the Endstation Theatre Company at Sweet Briar College. It was such a good experience, I planned to see as many of the group’s productions as possible during the Blue Ridge Summer Theatre Festival.
A State Park Near You: Hiking at Holliday Lake State Park
An old cliché states that you’re less likely to appreciate an attraction – an amusement park, or say, a historical site – if it’s nearby. By this logic, people who live in Williamsburg don’t really appreciate Bush Gardens … and people who live in Appomattox don’t make a special trip to see the Surrender Grounds. I mean, if you live in Appomattox, all you have to do is drive down VA 24…and you can see the Surrender Grounds from your car window. Why make a special trip?
Review: The Bluest Water
The Bluest Water: A Hurricane Camille Story is a fictional memory play, focusing on the tragic events that unfolded in Nelson County in 1969. On August 19th and 20th, flooding in the aftermath of the hurricane left approximately 153 people dead; a number of bodies were never recovered. This year’s reprisal of the play by the Endstation Theatre Company at Sweet Briar College has special significance: 2009 is the 40th anniversary of this life-altering event.
What You Missed at the Evergreen Music Festival
The Evergreen Music Festival took place on Saturday, June 13 at White Oak Farm in Evergreen, VA, just a couple miles outside of the town of Appomattox, from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm. It was cloudy in the morning, but the rain held off until after the festival was over. This year, there was a second “Artist Stage” for a number of local acts including Broda and Petre Liska (shown above). A number of venders also set up booths, including Nina Eagle. The proceeds to this year’s festival will be donated to Meals on Wheels of Farmville, VA.
