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Friday November 06, 2009 at 7:44 pm
Salvation Army: You Can Ring My Bell by Margaret McHugh
I still have a foam jack-o-lantern on my mantle, but already the conversation has turned to Christmas. In fact, my first discussion happened the day before Halloween at the Salvation Army headquarters in Lynchburg. Turns out, the Salvation Army has been talking about the holiday season since the end of last year's Red Kettle Campaign. So while everyone else was at the pool this summer, the SA was hard at work organizing this year's fundraiser.
And somehow, I had the good fortune of being asked to be a part of the Kettle Kick Off Friday, November 13th. Captain Todd Swisher with the Lynchburg Police Department and I are teamed up. Beginning at 8:15 a.m. Friday we'll be in front of the Bank of the James ringing bells to try and fill our kettle.
I am excited about bell ringing because I am always astounded at people's generosity. I remember a few years ago when I was helping with a food drive in Minnesota. It was 15 degrees below zero, but carloads of people drove up to a church parking lot to drop off bags of groceries and cash. Then one man, who didn't want us to report his name, gave us his entire paycheck for that month. He didn't appear to be extremely wealthy, just a regular man who was willing to sacrifice his comfort so that someone else didn't have to suffer. Despite the frigid temperatures, the gesture warmed my heart that season.
And somehow, I had the good fortune of being asked to be a part of the Kettle Kick Off Friday, November 13th. Captain Todd Swisher with the Lynchburg Police Department and I are teamed up. Beginning at 8:15 a.m. Friday we'll be in front of the Bank of the James ringing bells to try and fill our kettle.
I am excited about bell ringing because I am always astounded at people's generosity. I remember a few years ago when I was helping with a food drive in Minnesota. It was 15 degrees below zero, but carloads of people drove up to a church parking lot to drop off bags of groceries and cash. Then one man, who didn't want us to report his name, gave us his entire paycheck for that month. He didn't appear to be extremely wealthy, just a regular man who was willing to sacrifice his comfort so that someone else didn't have to suffer. Despite the frigid temperatures, the gesture warmed my heart that season.
» continue reading Salvation Army: You Can Ring My Bell by Margaret McHugh
Wednesday November 04, 2009 at 5:29 pm
From the Pens of Babes by Pattie Martin
My son is too young to write. Well, he is writing the letters of the alphabet that are sometimes a little hard to figure out, but he’s not yet putting the letters together to form words and sentences. I look forward to that day.
So, while I wait for him to become the incredible author I know he’ll be, I have had the pleasure the last few years of being asked to judge the Family Alliance, “Why My Family is Special” essay contest. Every year, 4th graders from all the schools in the Lynchburg area, public and private, write a short essay about what makes their family special. I think over the years I’ve probably looked at least 400 essays, and what I’ve read has made me laugh out loud and even brought me to tears. Children have such a gift for telling it like it is.
For a lot of kids, going to amusement parks, putt-putt or the beach are the things that are special to them. For other children, it’s game or movie night at home. Still others write about their pride in seeing a sibling overcome a challenge…or come home for a visit if they live out of the area. This year I had more than 150 essays to read, and while it sounds like a lot, it’s time well spent. In fact, the hardest part isn’t sitting down and reading, it’s choosing the one that stands out the most. So many of the essays tug at your heartstrings and really make you take a look back at your own childhood.
So, while I wait for him to become the incredible author I know he’ll be, I have had the pleasure the last few years of being asked to judge the Family Alliance, “Why My Family is Special” essay contest. Every year, 4th graders from all the schools in the Lynchburg area, public and private, write a short essay about what makes their family special. I think over the years I’ve probably looked at least 400 essays, and what I’ve read has made me laugh out loud and even brought me to tears. Children have such a gift for telling it like it is.
For a lot of kids, going to amusement parks, putt-putt or the beach are the things that are special to them. For other children, it’s game or movie night at home. Still others write about their pride in seeing a sibling overcome a challenge…or come home for a visit if they live out of the area. This year I had more than 150 essays to read, and while it sounds like a lot, it’s time well spent. In fact, the hardest part isn’t sitting down and reading, it’s choosing the one that stands out the most. So many of the essays tug at your heartstrings and really make you take a look back at your own childhood.
» continue reading From the Pens of Babes by Pattie Martin
Tuesday November 03, 2009 at 1:41 pm
Through His Lens: A Videographer's Blimp View of Danville by Sarah Bloom
I get to help tell stories all the time. It's fabulous. I love my job and I love a good story- the ones that you remember for weeks, and talk about over a cup of coffee with friends. Or the ones that give you goose bumps, and put a smile on your face. These days, the ones you forward in emails and text messages to post on Facebook and Twitter.
But I rarely get to tell one of my co-workers stories. There are a lot of good ones. Ones that I do share with my friends, but not often with viewers. This one, I got a special request to share.
If you live in Danville, or Halifax County, you may have met our videographer, Brian Vaughan. He's pretty amazing at what he does, award-winning even!
But I rarely get to tell one of my co-workers stories. There are a lot of good ones. Ones that I do share with my friends, but not often with viewers. This one, I got a special request to share.
If you live in Danville, or Halifax County, you may have met our videographer, Brian Vaughan. He's pretty amazing at what he does, award-winning even!
» continue reading Through His Lens: A Videographer's Blimp View of Danville by Sarah Bloom
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» Salvation Army: You Can Ring My Bell by Margaret McHugh
» From the Pens of Babes by Pattie Martin
» Through His Lens: A Videographer's Blimp View of Danville by Sarah Bloom
October» Got Ghosts? by Len Stevens
» Election Night in the Newsroom by Noreen Turyn
» Domestic Abuse Reality by Dhomoniqe Ricks
» A Fly on the Wall by David Tate
» Just Put It On by Ashley Singh
» Growing Debt by Shelley Basinger
» Vacationing In A Small Town & Stopping For A Smoke by Emmett Strode
» Just Trying to Make a Difference by Brian Damewood
» A Special Moment by Bill Foy
» Go Pink by Margaret McHugh
» Maryland Predictions by Jeremy Mills
» Crazy Few Weeks by Sarah Bloom
» Sure to Have a Good Time! by Len Stevens
September» Good Job Runners-and Walkers! by Pattie Martin
» Adjusting to the Community by Dhomonique Ricks
» So Many Heros, So Little Action by Dave Tate
» Dancing With the Lynchburg Stars by Noreen Turyn
» Think Positive by Ashley Singh
» Survey Says! by Emmett Strode
» What Happens in Atlanta, Stays in Atlanta by Shelley Basinger
» Virginia’s Costliest Disaster by Bill Foy
» 9/11 by Margaret McHugh
» Terp's Recruiting on the Rise- by Jeremy Mills
» Amazing Fans- by Pattie Martin
» Year-Round Fun by Len Stevens
August» So Long Summer, Come Back Soon! by Sarah Bloom
» There ARE Things to Do Here- by Noreen Turyn
» Primping Gone Bad- by Dhomonique Ricks
» Help for Nathan- by Kelsy Pierce
» What I'm Reading- by Emmett Strode
» That Face In The Crowd- by Len Stevens
» Market Saturdays- by Margaret McHugh
» Not 'Lost in Translation' by Ashley Singh
» Back to School, We’re Here to Help- by Bill Foy
» Blazing Trails in Journalism- by David Tate
» Changing Roles- by Shelley Basinger
» Waking Bob: The Stories Behind the Steps- by Sarah Bloom
July» Let Oakwood Make Some Money- by Brian Damewood
» Test Your Limits with the Virginia 10 Miler by Brian Damewood
» Terp's Future- by Jeremy Mills
» Reaction to Goode's Decision- by Josh Farmer
» Why I'm Leaving- by Frances Scott
» Looking Forward to September- by Pattie Martin
» The Journey to the Job - by Dhomonique Ricks
» Storm Catching-by Kelsy Pierce
» Volunteers Run Communities- by Noreen Turyn
» Story Ideas- by Margaret McHugh
» A New Universe to Explore- by Emmett Strode
» Fun in the Sun- by Ashley Singh
June» Swine Flu and MDA- by Len Stevens
» Lynchburg's Urban Treasure- by Bill Foy
» The Power of the Pen- by Dave Tate
» Snail Mail- by Shelley Basinger
» ABC 13 Studio Tour- by Sarah Bloom
» Go Maryland!- by Jeremy Mills
» Backstory To Arielle Odom & Louise Pugliese- by Brian Damewood
» Exhilarating- by Josh Farmer
» Back to Reality- by Pattie Martin
» When a Reporter Leaves a Community- by Manuel Quinones
» On the Road with Dennis Carter- by Kelsy Pierce
» D-Day, 65 years later- by Noreen Turyn
» Thank you!!! - by Len Stevens
» Sort of a Homecoming- by Dave Tate
May» Identity Crisis- by Margaret Clevenstine
» Light Bulbs, Candles, and Computers- by Emmett Strode
» A Year Gone By- by Ashley Singh
» Count Your Blessings by Brian Damewood
» A True Pioneer- by Bill Foy
» A Future Career? - by Shelley Basinger
» The Smiles- by Sarah Bloom
» 13 Thoughts: Tips to Succeed- by Frances Scott
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