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March 2004 Newsletter

February Meeting Report

The Chamber met Tuesday, Feb 17, 2004 at Heritage Hall. Spring Fling was discussed with decision to give $100 worth of gasoline at the Spring Fling Prize. Hank Hageneau gave a Planning Commission report and asked all members present to please consider coming to the Planning Commission meetings. Hank was appointed to the Commission to represent the James River District at the February Board of Supervisors meeting.

Sheriff Danny Williams spoke briefly on the reinstatement of the Crimesolvers Tip Line. Motion was made and passed that the Chamber donate $500 to CrimeSolvers to help restart the group. Discussion was held on future fundraisers for this project.

David Whitehurst, Director of Wildlife Diversity, Dept of Game & Inland Fisheries spoke on established and proposed wildlife trails in Va. He gave facts and figures and told of the increase of tourists since 9/11, who spend money on things an area has to offer and then return home. He brought books to share on the trails.

The group enjoyed club sandwiches from Town Mini Mart and outstanding desserts were brought by Helen Saxon, who reminded us it is time for trash pick-up on the west- bound land of Rt 60.

New Members

Robert C (Bobby) Jones
Buckingham Co Supervisor
New Canton, Va

Buckingham Sheriff's Department
Sheriff Danny Williams
(Danny Williams was an individual member prior to January )

It's That Time of Year!
Correction Time

In spite of all good intentions, the directory has 2 errors. Please correct Dr Anderson's phone number to 969-7387 on page 5 of the directory.

On page 6 Boyer & Sons Electrical Contractors should be the corrected entry.

Farmers' Market Grand Opening !

Mark your calendar -
April 30th will be the big night. The Market will open at 3:30 and music will be by Mitch Toney and Full Circle. Food, fun and festivities - not to mention vendors with great things to purchase.

The Search Is On !

Vendors, Bakers and Candlestick makers - as well as growers! If it's grown or made in Buckingham, the Chamber wants to feature it at the Farmers' Market. Held on each Friday, beginning April 23rd, at the County Industrial Park. And as an added benefit to county residents, the Chamber offers non-profit groups the opportunity to come on the 2nd Friday of each month and conduct fundraisers. (Raffles, bake sales, cookbook sales, etc).

Please pass this on to the other organizations and to your churches.

Clock Presented

The Chamber presented a slate clock to Heritage Hall. Faye Allen, Director of Admission accepted the clock from Nan Holt, Chamber Board member. This was a small token of thanks for all the years that Heritage Hall has allowed us to use their facility.

Stay Tuned for Something Extra Special

In keeping with our focus for this year, the Chamber will offer a workshop in April by the Longwood Small Business Dept. You know everything there is to know about your business, but do you know how to make sure your customers know? Listen to our member radio stations & watch the Herald for date and time.

New Meeting Place!

The regular monthly meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 16 at 6:30pm at the new Rescue Squad Building. Other groups may be there also, so look for the Chamber sign!

Spring Fling Ads

Extended deadline Monday, March 15th

Advertise in this 4 page colored section of the Free News & Herald for only $45. Reach every household in Buckingham.