Radford University Taking Up Donations

I recieved this email this morning. If any of you would like to donate I’d be happy to take them in!

RU Collection Drive – Helping the Pulaski/Draper Tornado Relief Efforts
 
Tornados hit the Pulaski/Draper communities on Friday, April 8 leaving a path of destruction.  FEMA determined that 267 houses were damaged with the following breakdown: 31 destroyed, 25 with major damage, 52 with minor damage, and 159 that were affected.
 
RU is responding to the needs of these communities by organizing a collection of much-needed items (see list below).  These items are being accepted at  the following locations through Friday, April 22nd. 
 
Moffett Hall – Lobby
Peters Hall – Teaching Resource Center Lobby
Heth Hall – 1st Floor (outside Parking Services Office)
Hurlburt Center – Information Desk
Muse Hall – Lobby
McConnell Hall – Front Lobby
Armstrong Complex – Front Lobby
 
The following items are needed:
 
Blankets                                               Non-Perishable food items                                         Powdered Milk                                   Toilet Paper                               
Batteries / Flash Lights                   Diabetic Non-Perishable Food Items                          Toys                                                       Children’s Toothbrushes/Toothpaste
Combs / Brushes                              Manual Can Openers (not electric)                             Paper Towels                                      Plates/Utensils/Plastic Cups                       
Smoke Detectors                             Hand Sanitizer / Hand Soap                                           Baby Wipes                                        Women’s Feminine Products                                         
All hygiene Items                             Dog and Cat Food                                                             Umbrellas                                           Sandwich and Gallon Zip Bags        
Sunscreen, Bug Repellant            Laundry Detergent / Dryer Sheets                            Children’s Pull Up Pants, Diapers (all sizes)
Tea/Flavored Drink Packets (can be mixed with bottled water)                                       Trash Bags (13-Gallon and Contractor Heavy)

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Destruction and Community

This morning on the radio I heard there were 150 homes destroyed in Pulaski and Draper, Virginia. The total number of buildings damaged is around 400, with an estimated 8.5 million dollars worth of damage (news link). I read the sirens went off as the tornados were making their way through the small town and community. We’ve always been told that we couldn’t have tornados here because the mountains would keep them out. Now that we know that isn’t true, will we have a better warning system in case there is a next time?

"'Where was your insurance agent?' Thank you wyatt insurance (Jamie and Scott) for not only showing up but for helping. We appreciate it." Diana, Pulaski VA

At least in times like this people come together and help each other, whether it’s removing trees or picking up debris, to even roofing and rebuilding. Here are some neighborhood helpers worthy of a shout out. Wyatt’s Insurance Agency and Thacker Insurance, with offices in Fort Chiswell and Christiansburg, and L&H Tree Gone from Giles County (please see previous post).

Here is a link to photos from the residents on facebook.

Send a few positive thoughts to southwest Virginia.

JS

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Help the Helpers

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These guys are out helping the tornado victims in Pulaski County for free! Help their business by hiring them for tree and brush removal services. Here’s their card!

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Pulaski VA Tornado Damage

Please see link to local news website for a few photos and information on location of some of the damage.
http://www2.wsls.com/news/2011/apr/08/27/tornado-warning-storm-damage-pulaski-ar-960589/#comments

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Picasso in Virginia

Good Day!

I just had a lovely Friday at the Picasso exhibit at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts in Richmond! Only three hours away from our lovely NRV, the VMFA is actually a top ten museum in the US. I’m not quoting anyone specifically, but I did hear that somewhere.
The museum is free to enter, but special exhibits require tickets so be prepared for that. Upon entering there is a pretty cool sculpture garden with a waterfall and flowing ground level pond/pool. There’s a patio just outside of the museum cafe that sits by the water, if you’re looking for a casual but cool date spot or meeting with friends.

The Picasso exhibit is co-organised by the VMFA and the Picasso Museum of Paris (Musée National Picasso, Paris). There are eleven rooms organized by time period, including paintings, sculpture, and photographs. It Is well worth a couple of hours and $20 to check it out!

Happy April!
Jessey Schaudt
(Shout)

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Local food writer-Christiansburg

Local food writer discusses my favorite Christiansburg spot, so I must share!

Click on this!

Gunnar Goes Walkabout

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Steppin Out Pics 2010

Here are some snapshots from Steppin’ Out!

Blacksburg Fire Department Robot Dog talks with the Kids

Checking out the Red Fire Truck

View of the Crowd Traveling Down Main Street, Blacksburg

The Iron Hokie, or What I Refer to as the Jabberwocky (more than slightly terrifying)

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