The South of the James Farmers Market has just announced that it will be held at The Crossroads Art Center, Sunday, Sept. 7th from 1pm - 4pm.
Yes, with the storm coming and rain expected for Saturday, the South of the James Farmers Market will hold the Farmers Market ( Fresh Farm Produce and more!!) this Sunday from 1pm - 4pm in front of the art center. This is the same one usually held on Sat. mornings in Forest Hill Park.
So stop by on Sunday anytime from 1pm - 4pm and grab your fresh veggies and fruits for the week at the Crossroads Art Center.
~ Authorizes state agencies to prepare for potential effects of Tropical Storm Hanna ~
RICHMOND — Governor Timothy M. Kaine declared a state of emergency today, directing state agencies to take all reasonable actions necessary to protect the health and safety of Virginians from the potentially damaging effects of Tropical Storm Hanna.
“Current forecasts predict Hanna will bring tropical storm force winds to Virginia, causing coastal flooding and the very real possibility of tornadoes and power outages,” Governor Kaine said. “Virginians should listen to their local government representatives and local news media for instructions for the duration of the storm.”
In declaring a state of emergency, the governor authorizes state agencies to identify and preposition resources for quick response anywhere they are needed in Virginia. The Virginia Department of Emergency Management has staffed the Virginia Emergency Operations Center with response team members from several state agencies and other affiliated organizations. In addition, the Virginia State Police, Virginia National Guard and Virginia Department of Transportation have additional personnel on standby to respond to areas in the storm’s path.
More information about what Virginia is doing to prepare for Tropical Storm Hanna is available at www.vaemergency.com. Detailed information about how Virginians can stay safe during an emergency is available at www.ReadyVirginia.gov and www.ListoVirginia.gov.
Posted byAdministrator Thursday, September 04 2008
You could pay a lot more for your water if you don’t pay attention when the city issues either voluntary or mandatory water restrictions to conserve water, under a new water rate adopted this year on July 1. The new rate calls for citizens to pay a 50 percent premium on water usage when water conservation measures are in effect on any water used that is more than 140 percent of their normal winter usage (defined as the average usage during December, January, and February).
“Rates are set to drive customer behavior,” said Chris Beschler, the city’s acting chief administrative officer and public utilities director. “The behavior that we want to promote is to protect one of our most precious natural resources so that we all are doing our part to help the environment. This water conservation rate provides a financial incentive for water customers to do just that.”
The new rate is now in effect because water restrictions were declared in August. Voluntary conservations measures were adopted in mid-August, and then mandatory restrictions went into effect on Aug. 21 when water levels in the James River dropped below a trigger level of 750 cubic feet per second.
Under the mandatory water restrictions, you may not water at all on Monday, and residents with odd-numbered street addresses may water only on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. Even numbered-addresses may water on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays. Vehicle washing is limited to one day a week using a hand-held hose.
Here’s how the new water rate works: Say you’re a customer whose normal winter water usage is 8 ccf (cubic feet per second). Your water usage during the water conservation period would have to exceed 140 percent of this usage (8 ccf X 140%), or 11 ccf, for the premium rate to kick in. You would pay the regular rate on all water usage up to 11 ccf during the water conservation period, and a 50 percent premium on any usage above that. So, if you used 20 ccf this month during the water conservation period, you would pay the premium rate only on 9 ccf.
For more information on conservation measures during either voluntary or mandatory water conservation measures, visit DPU’s Water Utility Page, or contact DPU’s Customer Care Center at 644-3000.
Posted byAdministrator Thursday, September 04 2008
Want to know more about the candidates running to replace George Braxton on Richmond’s School Board? You’ll have a chance to hear from all four candidates running for the Fourth District seat at the Fourth District Meeting sponsored by Council Member Kathy Graziano on Wednesday, Sept. 10.
The meeting will be held at St. Luke Lutheran Church at 7757 Chippenham Parkway, at 7 p.m. The forum will provide an opportunity to hear from the candidates, to ask questions, and to share your ideas with them.
Four candidates are running to replace George Braxton, who is not running for a third term. Bert Berlin and Jonathan Mallard are both residents of Westover Hills, in the eastern end of the Fourth District, John Lloyd lives on Traylor Drive in Traylor Estates and Adria Graham Scott lives in the Wayland subdivision off Huguenot Road. The election is scheduled for Nov.4.
Posted byAdministrator Tuesday, August 05 2008
Hot off the press, the Westover Hills jumbo market tote was a big hit at the South of the James Farmer’s Market. We’ll be set up again this weekend with our fresh & local home-grown swag!
