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Armed Forces Day at Virginia War Memorial This Saturday

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This Saturday the Virginia War Memorial will host an Armed Services Day celebration.

Armed Forces Day 5/18/2013 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
On this Armed Forces Day, the Native American community is honored to be a part of a special recognition for America’s best. They will present a veteran’s song and a victory song followed by a meaningful blessing of the Memorial’s hallowed grounds honoring over 11,600 names who made the ultimate sacrifice for freedom. Remarks will be given by Chief Kenneth Adams, USAF (Ret.) of the Upper Mattiponi Tribe and a member of the Board of Directors of the Virginia War Memorial’s Educational Foundation. Also in attendance will be Native American veterans from recognized tribes in the Commonwealth. The Turtle Clan Drum of the Chickahominy Tribe will offer the veteran and victory songs. Most of the drummers are sons of veterans. Free and open to the public.

WBCH Yard Sale On Saturday

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Speaking of yard sales, the William Byrd Community House will be hosting one this Saturday.

From the WBCH website:

YARD SALE
Saturday, May 18,
8am – 1pm
Location: William Byrd athletic field behind the gym

Parking on Idlewood Avenue, Linden Street and the grassy area in front of the community garden

Vendors – contact Gladys Lewis, 804/643-2717

(Cash and money orders only – payable to William Byrd Community House. Money non-refundable. All proceeds benefit William Byrd Community House.)

2nd Street Connector’s Official Opening On Thursday

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Despite continued questions and controversy, the Mayor’s Office released the following press release:

For Immediate Release Contact: Michael Wallace
Wednesday, May 15, 2013 (804) 646-2772 Michael.Wallace at Richmondgov.com

Mayor to Officially Open New 2nd Street Connector Road

WHO: Mayor Dwight C. Jones
Ellen Robertson, Richmond City Council Vice President, District 6
Parker Agelasto, Richmond City Council, District 5
Carter Reid, Vice President – Administrative Services & Corporate Secretary, Dominion
Bruce Hazelgrove, Vice President – Corporate Resources, NewMarket Corporation
Jack Berry, Executive Director, Venture Richmond

WHAT: Official opening of the new 2nd Street Connector road.

WHEN: Thursday, May 16, 2013 at 3 p.m.

WHERE: New 2nd Street Connector Road
Street extends from 2nd Street to Tredegar Street
Richmond, VA

BACKGROUND:

Mayor Jones, members of Richmond City Council, Dominion, New Market Corporation, and Venture Richmond will officially open the new 2nd Street Connector road. Project represents the first completed project of the 2012 Richmond Riverfront Plan.

Free parking is available in the parking lot off of Tredegar Street just west of the American Civil War Museum parking lot.

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Better Government Asks Chief Questions

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Questions from individual citizens did not get answered, but with more interest in the canal, now Better Government is posing questions. From Better Government:

May 13, 2013

VIA EMAIL TO: ray.tarasovic at richmondgov.com

Police Chief Ray J. Tarasovic
Police Headquarters
200 West Grace Street
Richmond, VA 23220

Re: Canal Wall Destruction Investigation

Dear Chief Tarasovic,

On April 16 Better Government Richmond sent you a letter regarding criminal and civil investigations of the destruction of the pre-Civil War canal wall on City property that took place in October 2012. We asked if the Richmond Police Department had conducted an investigation of this apparent crime and, if so, the status of the investigation. A copy of the letter was sent to Mr. Gene Lepley, Jr., your Director of Media Relations.

We have not received any response from you. This is disappointing since you describe yourself as a “transparent person” and say you “believe in sunshine.” (Richmond Times-Dispatch, February 20, 2013)

We repeat our request for information. Please send us free copies of the records that indicate the current status of the investigation. Please see §2.2-3704 of the Code of Virginia for your response options.

Sincerely,

Board of Directors
Better Government Richmond

Better Government – US LLC
By: C. Wayne Taylor, Secretary

Copy:
Mr. Gene Lepley, Jr., Director of Media Relations
Mr. Michael Herring, Commonwealth’s Attorney
Honorable Parker C. Agelasto
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Barry’s Laurel Street Demo Available Again

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Chunksaah Records has re-issued punk singer Tim Barry’s first solo career recordings. It seems fitting, since the rental house he lived in on the 500 block of S. Laurel is now undergoing extensive renovations.

These are the raw sketches of songs that have become fan favorite sing-alongs, where you can first discern his now signature style. It also includes the live recording of Tim singing with the children of the Munford Elementary School in Richmond Virginia. This includes 2 WOODY GUTHRIE songs and is quite in the style and feel of Guthrie’s recordings for children.

Available on Colored Vinyl w/ Digital Download Card, Digipak CD, and Digital Download.
TRACK LISTING:

01. Idle Idylist
02. Sorrow Floats
03. Gumshoe Andy
04. No News from North
05. Ain’t Right Sure
06. Sagacity Gone
07. Church of Level Track
08. Carolina’s RV
09. Hey Lolly
10. Shoulda Oughta (Munford Style)
11. This Land is Your Land

Vinyl Pressing Info:
1st Pressing
200 – Color-in-Color / Swamp Green in Bone White (Chunksaah Mailorder)
100 – Bone White w/ Swamp Green Splatter (Tour)
200 – Black Vinyl (Retail)