Recent tests found high levels of toxic chemicals called PCBs in the James River and some tributaries between Richmond and Hopewell.
In some cases, levels of the chemicals were hundreds of times higher than the state limit, state officials said.
The PCBs pose a threat to fish but not people, unless people eat contaminated fish, said Bill Hayden, a spokesman for the state Department of Environmental Quality.
Yes, the next month will be a busy one, and there are lots of other things to blog about…but in the meantime, I will try to stir up the local internetz by drawing attention to this post:
Where to find virgins: go to urban churches
The Man Who Would be Thursday opines:
…look for someone at a church in an urban area. For example, evangelicals in downtown Toronto are there because they really believe, while those in rural Alberta perhaps less so.
He also adds (and explains why):
…find yourself a cute but not spectacular 22 year old with a bachelor’s degree.
P.S. The biggest indicator that a girl is a virgin is her insistence that she wants a guy who is a virgin himself.
St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church hosts Harvest on the Hill, the annual Community Fair on Oregon Hill; Sunday, September 27, 2009; Noon-3 p.m.: live music, food, kids games, plus “Green” booths and a one-man show of original watercolors by Anthony Creech celebrating Oregon Hill. More info at 804-648-7980, or www.standrewsec.org.
From Richmond Police press release this morning:
Robbery
9/19/09 4:00 a.m.
700 block of Cumberland Street
A male reported he was robbed at gunpoint by an unknown male.
From the Times Dispatch, September 20, 1887,
Charlie Mann, a ten-year-old boy, residing with his parents at 609 High Street, Oregon Hill, and employed at the Tredegar Iron-Works, yesterday met with an accident which it is thought beyond doubt will prove fatal.
About five o’clock in the afternoon he was at work as usual near the machine with which the iron for horse-shoes is bent, when the belt slipped off the pulley by which the machinery is operated. The consequence was that the machine, weighing about 2,000 pounds, fell back, and striking the boy in the left side, mashed his hipbones in, causing internal injuries of the most serious nature.
The city ambulance was summoned and responded quite promptly, with Dr. Irvine in charge. The unfortunate youth was taken home, and Dr. Trevillian and Dr. Irvine dressed his wounds. Circumstances were such that the family physician could not attend, and for this reason Dr. Trevillian, resident physician at the almshouse, was called in and assisted in the operation. The boy’s arms and legs were also very badly burned. At midnight the unfortunate’s condition was very serious, and it was not expected that he would live till morning.
I will be interested in seeing how the SynerGeo arts program and the upcoming St. Andrew’s Art Show do.
But first, dinner:
Hey everyone! I’m Ashley Sigmon from SynerGeo (the non-profit at 349 S. Laurel) and I wanted to invite you guys to the first Community Dinner of the season this Monday, September 21st. It’ll be in the big room on the first floor of our building and all you need to bring is a covered dish and a smile. Please join us!
Look forward to seeing you there,
-Ashley
Message on Arts Program:
Neighbors-
SynerGeo has been preparing for the start of fall programs. Our after
school art programs begin the week of Sept. 28thMonday Artsplosion! K-2nd grade 3:30-5:30pm
Thursday Artsplosion! 3rd-5th grade 3:30-5:30pm
The program is FREE. We offer a snack, homework assistance, and art
education. This fall We will be focusing on learning about the
traditional arts of China. We will be making paper lanterns, Origami
creatures, kites, learning about brush painting & calligraphy and creating
a “dancing dragon” for our children’s art show December 10th.Please email me if you would like to register your child. Space is
limited to 18 participants per class.Bonnie
—
” Not all who wander are lost”Bonnie Hofmeyer
SynerGeo, Inc.
804.648.2287
www.synergeo.org
Ed from Oregon Hill’s Mamma Zu’s will be cooking for Positive Vibe Cafe tomorrow
Join us for
a Special Evening Benefiting Positive Vibe’s Training Program for People with
Disabilities
The Vibe’s Guest Chef Series
Resumes this Sunday, September 20, 2009 featuring
Ed Vasaio of Mamma Zu.
Please Call 804.560.9622 For
Reservations.
Choose From
the Following Special Menu (6pm-8:30pm) or One of Your Vibe Favorites:
Soup:
Homemade Square Pasta in Broth w/ Chicory
Entree:
Homemade Broccoletti & Provolone Sausage and/or Pork Liver Sausage,
Polenta, Porcini Mushrooms
Get Lost MD
(Muscular Dystrophy) Foundation Prepares People with Cognitive or Physical Disabilities
for Paid Employment in the Food Service Industry. We Accomplish Our Mission by Training and
Employing People with Disabilities at Max’s Positive Vibe Cafe.
Cheers!
Join our cause!
Get Lost MD Foundation:
http://apps.facebook.com/causes/258581
Around 1 pm on Sunday, there will be a musket volley will be fired as part of a Confederate Memorial dedication ceremony in Hollywood Cemetery. Sorry for the late notice.
And I thought the piano flyer was kinda random…
Just for fun, here’s a photo of some bicycle polo in Holly Street Playground…
Clean Energy Rally tomorrow evening in Monroe Park! There’s more events and movie showings planned…
I heard the Benny-Fit went well, and there are tentative plans to hold it again next year.
Pete’s virtual roadtrip got some international press.
Noticed this on Oregon Hill’s Wikipedia page: “Michael Irgens, a product of oregon hill, is making his name known in production and rapping under the name Mike The Martyr.”
City Council gave Center Stage the the Landmark Theater.
Councilperson Marty Jewell lampooned on Tobacco Avenue.
Don’t forget to make plans to attend the upcoming St. Andrew’s Oregon Hill Art Show (and Community Fair on the following Sunday!).