Because of inclement weather, tonight's Shakin' at the Station concert has been cancelled.
The band scheduled to appear will be rescheduled for another night.
For more information, call 430-0055.
Thursday, June 4, 2009
Get your Shenandoah National Park License Plate
The Shenandoah National Park Trust is proud to announce the newest license plate available to Virginians.
The colorful, eye-catching plate will raise funds that will be donated to the Shenandoah National Park for priority projects that protect the treasured natural and historical resources of the Park and enhance visitors’ experiences there.
Gov. Tim Kaine signed the bill authorizing the license plate program in March. The blue and green-tone license plate features a black bear, Skyline Drive, and the Blue Ridge Mountains.
The trust is now accepting applications for these new plates and must collect 350 orders with payments by July 15 in order for the Department of Motor Vehicles to begin its review and production process. Prices are $25 for non-personalized plates and $35 for personalized plates.
Pending DMV approval, the new Shenandoah National Park Trust license plates should be delivered to purchasers within about ten months. Information on how to order Shenandoah National Park Trust license plates can be found on the trust’s Website or by calling 434-293-2728.
Bob McDonnell says "Card Check" will hurt Virginia
They're two words Bob McDonnell uses in nearly every campaign stop: card check. The Republican gubernatorial nominee says the federal union bill is a job-killer.
"My opponents, I think, are going to be on the other side of that issue," McDonnell said.
"Card check" is what opponents call the Employee Free Choice Act -- a bill in Congress that makes it easier for people to organize into unions.
McDonnell says the legislation would hurt Virginia businesses.
"I'm going to be a vigorous defender of the right to work law," said McDonnell.
See the NBC 29 story here
"My opponents, I think, are going to be on the other side of that issue," McDonnell said.
"Card check" is what opponents call the Employee Free Choice Act -- a bill in Congress that makes it easier for people to organize into unions.
McDonnell says the legislation would hurt Virginia businesses.
"I'm going to be a vigorous defender of the right to work law," said McDonnell.
See the NBC 29 story here
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
News from far Southwest Virginia
Monday a bipartisan group of legislators held press conferences to ask Appalachian Power to withdraw a rate increase request, the Bluefield Daily Telegraph reports.
“We’ve asked AEP to withdraw,” Sen. Phillip Puckett, D-Russell, said. “We think it is the right action to take right now. There are certain things the law says Appalachian Power is entitled to. But we are trying to make the case that they just had a significant rate increase, and it is too early to be asking for another one. And considering the hard economic times we are in, we think AEP should share the pain.”
Other legislators at the press conferences included Sen. Roscoe Reynolds, D-Martinsville, Sen. William C. Wampler, R-Bristol, Delegates Ward Armstrong, D-Henry, House Minority Leader, Daniel C. “Dan” Bowling, D-Tazewell, Bill Carrico, R-Grayson, Anne B. Crockett-Stark, R-Wythe, Joseph P. Johnson Jr., D-Washington, Terry G. Kilgore, R-Scott, Danny Marshall III, R-Danville, Donald Merricks, R-Danville, Dave Nutter, R-Montgomery, Clarence E. “Bud” Phillips, D-Russell and Charles Poindexter, R-Franklin.
“We’ve asked AEP to withdraw,” Sen. Phillip Puckett, D-Russell, said. “We think it is the right action to take right now. There are certain things the law says Appalachian Power is entitled to. But we are trying to make the case that they just had a significant rate increase, and it is too early to be asking for another one. And considering the hard economic times we are in, we think AEP should share the pain.”
Other legislators at the press conferences included Sen. Roscoe Reynolds, D-Martinsville, Sen. William C. Wampler, R-Bristol, Delegates Ward Armstrong, D-Henry, House Minority Leader, Daniel C. “Dan” Bowling, D-Tazewell, Bill Carrico, R-Grayson, Anne B. Crockett-Stark, R-Wythe, Joseph P. Johnson Jr., D-Washington, Terry G. Kilgore, R-Scott, Danny Marshall III, R-Danville, Donald Merricks, R-Danville, Dave Nutter, R-Montgomery, Clarence E. “Bud” Phillips, D-Russell and Charles Poindexter, R-Franklin.
Tonight ... Augusta Citizens Against Unfair Assessments
Augusta Citizens Against Unfair Assessments
What: Meeting to update citizens
Where: Memorial Baptist Church, Staunton - Gym (in rear)
Date: TONIGHT -- Tuesday, June 2
Time: 7:00 pm
Info: SWAC.girl@gmail.com
Churchville attorney Francis Chester will update citizens of Augusta County on the real estate assessment issue, where the court case stands now, and where it goes next. If you signed a petition ... and even if you didn't ... come out and hear the latest update.
What: Meeting to update citizens
Where: Memorial Baptist Church, Staunton - Gym (in rear)
Date: TONIGHT -- Tuesday, June 2
Time: 7:00 pm
Info: SWAC.girl@gmail.com
Churchville attorney Francis Chester will update citizens of Augusta County on the real estate assessment issue, where the court case stands now, and where it goes next. If you signed a petition ... and even if you didn't ... come out and hear the latest update.
Bob McDonnell leading in $$$$$$
Republican nominee Bob McDonnell has nearly $5 million in the bank according to campaign finance reports for cash raised and spent throughout April and until May 27.
Prolific fundraiser Terry McAuliffe raised about $1.8 million and spending about $3 million in those 57 days. He has about $1.2 million on hand.
Democrats Creigh (Cree) Deeds raised more than $676,000 with about $521,000 in the bank.
Brian Moran raised $844,000 with about $707,000 in reserve.
Prolific fundraiser Terry McAuliffe raised about $1.8 million and spending about $3 million in those 57 days. He has about $1.2 million on hand.
Democrats Creigh (Cree) Deeds raised more than $676,000 with about $521,000 in the bank.
Brian Moran raised $844,000 with about $707,000 in reserve.
Monday, June 1, 2009
GOP team visits Valley
Gubernatorial candidate Bob McDonnell and his colleagues just finished their Valley stop in the "Just say Yes" tour of the state Monday.
McDonnell, Lt. Governor Bill Bolling and Attorney General nominee Ken Cuccinelli met a enthusiastic crowd of around 100 people at Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport at Weyers Cave.
"The enthusiasm is on the side of the Republican party, thanks to you," McDonnell said in greeting the crowd. "We're ready to lead if you're ready to win."
McDonnell touted his team's combined 19 victories in elections through their careers. From energy to education and taxes, he noted areas where the Democrats will continue saying no while Republicans will say Yes.
"We are going to be the ticket to have big bold ideas for reform," McDonnell said.
Bolling echoed the themes of McDonnell's short speech.
"We have a record of working together to get things done in Richmond," Bolling said. "We have the kind of experienced, principled leadership that the people of Virginia are looking for."
Cuccinelli joined the ticket at the weekend's Republican state convention, winning a close election.
"We may be outspent, but we won't be outworked."
Links to local media coverage will be added later in the day.
7 p.m. UPDATE: Channel 3 in Harrisonburg has a story, as does NBC29 from Charlottesville.
Morning UPDATE: Coverage from the News Leader, News Virginian and News Record.
McDonnell, Lt. Governor Bill Bolling and Attorney General nominee Ken Cuccinelli met a enthusiastic crowd of around 100 people at Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport at Weyers Cave.
"The enthusiasm is on the side of the Republican party, thanks to you," McDonnell said in greeting the crowd. "We're ready to lead if you're ready to win."
McDonnell touted his team's combined 19 victories in elections through their careers. From energy to education and taxes, he noted areas where the Democrats will continue saying no while Republicans will say Yes.
"We are going to be the ticket to have big bold ideas for reform," McDonnell said.
Bolling echoed the themes of McDonnell's short speech.
"We have a record of working together to get things done in Richmond," Bolling said. "We have the kind of experienced, principled leadership that the people of Virginia are looking for."
Cuccinelli joined the ticket at the weekend's Republican state convention, winning a close election.
"We may be outspent, but we won't be outworked."
Links to local media coverage will be added later in the day.
7 p.m. UPDATE: Channel 3 in Harrisonburg has a story, as does NBC29 from Charlottesville.
Morning UPDATE: Coverage from the News Leader, News Virginian and News Record.
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