July 2011
and don't forget
Posted 7/28/2011
depotdazed's new home is at http://www.myvaresources.com/blogs/depotdazed/
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May 2011
Building Community in Christiansburg - Presented by Local NAACP.
Posted 5/16/2011
Don't forget the active blog for Depotdazed is at http://myvaresources.com/blogs/depotdazedThe Montgomery County-Radford City-Floyd County Branch of the
NAACP will hold its next General Body meeting...
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New-er location
Posted 5/11/2011
Don't forget the active blog for Depotdazed is at http://myvaresources.com/blogs/depotdazed
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November 2010
Christiansburg Aquatic Center Hosts H2OKIE Invitational Swim Meet – November 12-14
Posted 11/12/2010
H20kie Invitational Meet Schedule (over 600 swimmers competing)
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October 2010
----- change is in the air -----
Posted 10/21/2010
This, the original depotdazed blog is being transformed into something a bit different. For the blog articles that you would normally find here, you need to go to the new depotdazed site at: http://myvaresources.com/blogs/depotdazed/
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Christiansburg Sidewalk Ordinance Review
Posted 10/10/2010
Since I received so many emails and phone calls about the issue of the Sidewalk Ordinance (and since the process was pretty darned confusing to me and I was at the meetings), I decided to do a summary using the 4 draft copies of the ordinance that I picked up at the Planning Commission Meetings
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Christiansburg, VA is working on an update to the Employee Handbook
Posted 10/7/2010
I recently requested copies of the 2001 Employee Handbook and the draft of the proposed changes that were presented Town Council a few weeks ago. I received those documents well within the time criteria designated by FOIA.
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GASP!!! I'm giving Kudos....to Town of Christiansburg???
Posted 10/6/2010
Well, not necessarily blanket Kudos, but some are certainly worth noting. I have been hearing from quite a few people that things that have needed to be done for years (in some cases decades) are finally being addressed. But, that's what I'm hearing from others. ... What I'm seeing for myself...
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Revisioning the Christiansburg, VA Vision 2020 @ Virginia Beach
Posted 10/3/2010
There is a notice on the Town’s website pertaining to a public meeting. The meeting is “an informal session during the annual VML Conference to discuss Vision 2020 goals and to review the VML agenda. The location is the Embassy Suites Hotel, 1700 Coliseum Dr., Hampton, VA. Unfortunately, this may n [photo]
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September 2010
*Issues on recent Christiansburg Rezoning Request 400 Starlight Drive: Part 2
Posted 9/29/2010
Continuing in the discussion of why I felt the Planning Commission recommendation that the Town Council NOT approve the rezoning at 400 Starlight Drive from R-2 to B-3. Start with remembering that in the Residential Zones/Districts of 1, 2 , and 3, 1 is the most restrictive, 3 is the least restrict
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*Issues on recent Christiansburg Rezoning Request 400 Starlight Drive
Posted 9/29/2010
Recently, the Planning Commission voted to recommend that the Town Council NOT approve a rezoning from an R-2 Two-Family Residential to B-3 General Business. When I wrote a blog article noting the discussion and voting of the Planning Commission on this matter, I got this comment:
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Public Participation can make a difference in Christiansburg.
Posted 9/27/2010
The September 27th Planning Commission's decision on item number 1 of the agenda:
1) Council's intention to adopt an ordinance in regards to a rezoning request by Jeffrey C. and Teresa W. Stump for property located at 400 Starlight Drive (tax parcels 529-((A))-16 and 17) from R-2 Two-Family Resident
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Public Information: Local Government Payrolls. VCOG, Sunshine Review, and More
Posted 9/27/2010
Virginia Coalition for Open Government and Sunshine Review are two of my favorite resources for all things related to Freedom of Information and Open Government. Now, I've found a new surprise.
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Citizens Telephone Cooperative Grant topic at the C'burg Town Council Meeting
Posted 9/24/2010
When I first heard about the Federal grant awarded to Citizens Telephone Cooperative, I figured that's nice. People out in the far reaching rural areas will have a chance to get plugged into better internet service. Well, much to my surprise ...
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Sept. 21, 2010 Christiansburg Town Council Meeting on Video
Posted 9/24/2010
Sept. 21, 2010 Christiansburg Town Council Meeting on Video
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Does Microsoft have it's reasons right? Sinkhole? In Christiansburg?
Posted 9/17/2010
I gotta wonder if there isn't some misinformation here. After all, the Planning Commission and Town Council of the Town of Christiansburg, VA did a thorough study on this parcel of property. A CUP (Conditional Use Permit) was discussed, research, and approved allowing for above ground diesel storage
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What the Frack is this about? Fracking!
Posted 9/15/2010
Let's kick this discussion off with a reference to Wikipedia on the topic of "Fracking". Although the biggest uproar going on right now is the use of this technique to get more natural gas out of the ground and available to consumers. Note, I used the word consumers, not citizens, because
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Basic Recipe for a School
Posted 9/12/2010
Let me begin by saying that it is my opinion that both Riner and Blacksburg should get new schools. Riner because they have been patiently waiting with some upgrades/repairs being withheld due to the plan to build a new school, and Blacksburg for the obvious reason that ...
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One sad tale at Christiansburg Town Council meeting, Sept. 7, 2010.
Posted 9/8/2010
I heard something very sad at the Town Council meeting...let me share it with you while I'm loading up the videos of that meeting....
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County Tax Money Comes to Christiansburg? Rescue Squad Example.
Posted 9/7/2010
Previously, multiple comments have been raised by Christiansburg elected officials and citizens that the get "nothing" for their County paid tax money. Well, that County tax money goes to a lot of services that the Town of Christiansburg does not provide:
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August 2010
Understanding the Conditional Use Permit
Posted 8/26/2010
The Conditional Use Permit can be found throughout the Minutes of the Town of Christiansburg Town Council Meeting Minutes. I am providing some basic information concerning this 'device' in order to point out a common denominator, conditions.
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Some information for those who are considering joining the Christiansburg Rescue Squad.
Posted 8/24/2010
If you are interested in participating in the Christiansburg Rescue Squad, please keep in mind that it is not simply people that are needed (there is a membership drive underway). It is people willing to make a commitment of time in training and in doing the job. To find out more ...
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Aug 23 Cburg Planning Commission Meeting at 5:30 pm. Topics include ...
Posted 8/22/2010
Christiansburg Planning Commission Meeting is scheduled to meet at 5:30pm on Monday August 23rd. The items on the menu, any of which is sure to create indigestion for someone is:
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End of an Era: Councilwoman Carter leaves office
Posted 8/18/2010
For 21 years Ms. Ann Carter has given of herself to the Town of Christiansburg. Had she chosen to run again this past May, she would have easily brought that total up to 25. [photo]
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Hire or Appoint? That is the question concerning the Christiansburg Rescue Chief.
Posted 8/16/2010
Recently there have been a lot of discussions about the 'hiring of the new Fire Chief' and whether or not the Rescue Captain should be hired or elected. Despite all of the wonderful dialog Council has had and ideas generated, one little thing may need to be dealt with first. Town Code!
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