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Logan Ashworth, a current senior at CHS, recently began an internship with Lunenburg County Administration. He will be working directly with Jamie Tuck, Lunenburg County Building Inspector. Logan plans to earn a construction management degree and also obtain a building official’s license. Logan’s goal is to eventually continue employment with Lunenburg County.

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING - LOCATION CHANGE FOR THE DECEMBER MEETING TO KENBRIDGE TOWN HALL.

The Lunenburg County Board of Supervisors will hold their regular monthly meeting on Thursday, December 8, 2022, at 6:00PM in the Room 200, 511 East 5th Avenue, Kenbridge Town Hall, Kenbridge, VA 23944. This meeting was moved from the Courthouse due to a previously-scheduled jury trial occupying the Courtroom. January's meeting will be back in the General District Courtroom at the Lunenburg Courthouse.
-Advance inquiries about agenda items can be directed to the County Administrator prior to the meeting via e-mail [email protected] or phone at 434-696-2142.
-It is the intention of the Lunenburg County Board of Supervisors to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Should you need special accommodations, please contact the County Administrator’s Office at 434-696-2142 prior to the meeting date.
-- Tracy M. Gee, County Administrator

REMINDER: TAXES DUE DECEMBER 5, 2022

The second half of annual real estate and personal property taxes for Lunenburg County are due on Monday, December 5, 2022.

🎄HOLIDAY HERITAGE HOUSE TOUR!
🎄Saturday & Sunday,
December 3 & 4: 1 PM - 5 PM
🎄 Historic “Woodland,” 5572 South Hill Road, Kenbridge, VA
🎄 $10 admission at door. Tour house and grounds.
🎄 Sponsored by Lunenburg County Historical Society.

Woodland was built in 1854 by Dr. Sterling Neblett, Jr. It was remodeled in 1968 to include a Mount Vernon style porch and some interior modernization.

Woodland exhibits some of the most sophisticated plaster and woodwork in Lunenburg County, and in its unique elegance, there are echoes of nearby “Brickland,” built in 1822 by his father, Dr. Sterling Neblett, Sr.

🎄Come. . . Experience Woodland!🎄

is especially thankful this for all those out there working today to keep us safe.. and for the families supporting them.

💜💛🏈Happy Thanksgiving Charger Fans--The Regional Championship Game featuring Central Lunenburg at Riverheads will be Friday night at 7:00 PM. Riverheads High School is located at 19 Howardsville Road, Staunton, VA 24401-9499. General Admission is $8.00 cash at the gate. Make the trip, and support our boys! WE ARE LUNENBURG!💜💛🏈

National Broadband Map

Last week, the FCC came out with updated broadband coverage map; however, there still may be some discrepancies in the maps. Feedback is being requested to ensure that the maps are accurately portraying the data. If you could take five (5) minutes to click the link below and search your address. If the FCC has the incorrect information about your address or type of dwelling, you can submit a "Location Challenge". If they have incorrect information about the coverage options, you can submit an "Availability Challenge". Obtaining this information is imperative to correcting the faults in the maps, so in the future we can ensure that broadband is being placed in the locations where it is unavailable or underserved.

National Broadband Map

Lunenburg Co. Admin Office will be closed from noon on 11/23/2022 through 11/25/2022. We will reopen on 11/28/2022 at 9:00 a.m.

Photos from Lunenburg Middle School's post

Lunenburg County government offices will be closed today in observance of Veterans Day. To all of the veterans, words are not enough to thank you for your service!

A Tornado Watch has been issued for parts of Virginia until 3 p.m. Stay today, and make sure you have multiple ways to get weather warnings.
👀 Tornado Watch = Be aware! Tornadoes are possible. Move close to a shelter or sturdy building in case there is a warning.
🌪 Tornado Warning = Take action! A tornado has been sighted or indicated by weather radar. Take shelter immediately!

Are you an entrepreneur or small business owner? There are some great opportunities available next week! For more information, follow this link: https://www.facebook.com/EntrepreneursDanRiver/

The Lunenburg Chamber of Commerce has asked that all forms nominating the Citizen of the Year, Business of the Year and Non-Profit of the Year be turned in by Friday, November 11th to Bernice Thompson at Kenbridge Oil. The forms to nominate your choice can be found at Kenbridge Town Hall, Ripberger Library, Kenbridge Post Office and other businesses around town. If you would like to nominate a Lunenburg citizen, a business or a non-profit, please pick up a form, fill out the form and drop it off. This is a great honor and I hope we have great participation.

Most Lunenburg County government offices will be closed Tuesday, November 8, 2022, in observance of Election Day. Be sure to get to the polls and exercise your right to VOTE!

Tire Drop-Off Day is THIS SATURDAY!!

Tire Drop-Off Event sponsored by Lunenburg County and Meridian Waste on Saturday, November 12, 2022, at the Lunenburg Landfill.
**Maximum of 4 passenger car tires per household. Please see details.**

If you didn’t know, there are some AMAZING things happening with sports in Lunenburg!

1. Charger Golf made an amazing drive to State!
2. Charger JV Football is the James River district CHAMPS!
3. Charger Football has a 10-0 record!
4. Charger Volleyball gave it their all at Regionals!
5. Charger Cheer Competition Squad is 4th in the State!
6. Lunenburg Lightning is headed to the SUPERBOWL!!!!!

“Educating and supporting our youth is a best way to invest in a prosperous future!”
-John Adriance


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-Information obtained from Lana Dalton

LUNENBURG COUNTY PARTICIPATING IN ‘OPERATION GREEN LIGHT’ IN SUPPORT OF LOCAL VETERANS

LUNENBURG COUNTY – In advance of the upcoming Veterans Day holiday, Lunenburg County announced that the Courthouse will be illuminated green November 7th through the 13th as part of Operation Green Light, a new national collaborative initiative of the National Association of Counties (NACo) to support military veterans, as well as raise awareness about the unique challenges faced by many veterans and the resources that are available at the county, state, and federal level to assist veterans and their families.

The new national collaborative is spearheaded by the National Association of Counties and the National Association of County Veteran Service Officers, building upon the successful efforts of the New York State Association of Counties and the NYS County Veteran Service Officers’ Association in 2021.

Our veterans and their families deserve recognition for their sacrifices and contributions to our nation and assistance to other nations in need. This is a small gesture to let them know we see them and we appreciate them.

In addition to lighting the Courthouse, residents and businesses are encouraged to participate by simply changing one light bulb in their house to a green bulb. This can be an exterior light that neighbors and passersby see, or an interior light that sparks a conversation with friends.

By shining a green light, we let our veterans know that they are seen, appreciated, and supported. While this event is focused around the week of Veterans Day (November 7th -13th), participants are encouraged to continue shining the light year-round. Residents can share their participation on social media using the hashtag .

“Operation Green Light is a simple way to express our collective appreciation for the public service of our veterans,” said NACo President Denise Winfrey. “We encourage everyone to join us in displaying a green light for our veterans and to also reflect on how we, as a nation and at the county level, assist our military service personal back into civilian life upon completion of their service to our country.”

Visit naco.org/operationgreenlight for more information and links to resources available to veterans.

The Lunenburg County Board of Supervisors will hold their regular monthly meeting on Thursday, November 10, 2022, at 6:00PM in the General District Courtroom, Lunenburg Courts Building, Lunenburg, VA 23952.
-Advance inquiries about agenda items can be directed to the County Administrator prior to the meeting via e-mail [email protected] or phone at 434-696-2142.
-It is the intention of the Lunenburg County Board of Supervisors to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Should you need special accommodations, please contact the County Administrator’s Office at 434-696-2142 prior to the meeting date.
-- Tracy M. Gee, County Administrator

Tire Drop-Off Event sponsored by Lunenburg County and Meridian Waste on Saturday, November 12, 2022, at the Lunenburg Landfill.
**Maximum of 4 passenger car tires per household. Please see details.**

From the Town of Kenbridge:

PUBLIC NOTICE

The Town of Kenbridge will be flushing fire hydrants within the Kenbridge service area beginning the week of October 31, 2022. It is necessary to clean the line of any sedimentation and to assure all lines and fire hydrants are operating properly. After the hydrants in the area have been flushed and water turned back on, customers may notice some cloudiness in the water. Allow the water in each faucet to run a few minutes and the cloudiness should disappear. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation. If you have any questions, contact Kenbridge Town Office at 676-2452.
Tony Matthews, Town Manager

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AVIAN INFLUENZA (HPAI) IN VIRGINIA
Avian influenza has been identified in dead fowl in neighboring localities. Please use caution.

RICHMOND, VA — The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR) continues to monitor the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) this year in wild bird populations. HPAI is caused by infection with an influenza virus. It can cause significant illness and death in domestic poultry. Waterfowl, and some shorebird and sea bird species, often do not show any signs of illness when infected. However, these species can still transmit the virus to other birds that may get sick or die from the infection, including domestic poultry, raptors, wild turkey, quail, and grouse. For wild birds in Virginia this year, HPAI has been detected in seven species of waterfowl and raptors. Vultures have been particularly susceptible to HPAI due to their tendency to feed on carcasses.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) considers the transmission risk of avian influenza from wild birds, backyard birds, and commercial poultry to people to be low (see CDC web link below for more information). However, the public is advised to not pick up or handle dead wild birds. If you need to handle or dispose of bird carcasses, wear rubber gloves and other personal protective equipment such as a mask and eye protection, then bury or incinerate the carcass, or double bag the carcass and dispose of it in a landfill. Then wash your clothes and disinfect your shoes if you will be in contact with any backyard poultry or other birds, so you reduce the risk of spreading the virus. Additional information for migratory bird hunters and wildlife rehabilitators for handling waterfowl can be found at our DWR website (https://dwr.virginia.gov/wildlife/diseases/avian-influenza/).

The public can help monitor this emerging wildlife health issue. Please notify DWR via the Virginia Wildlife Conflict Helpline at 855-571-9003 if you observe one of the following wild bird occurrences:

• Five or more dead vultures, waterfowl, shorebirds, or seabirds found in the same area within five days
• Sick or dead eagles, hawks, owls, or turkey, excluding carcasses found on the road
• Ten or more dead birds in the same area for any other wild bird species

Additional Resources:
• Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies, Guidance for State Wildlife Agencies to Reduce the Risk of HPAI Transmission in Wildlife Rehabilitation Facilities:https://www.fishwildlife.org/application/files/2816/4943/1891/AFWA2022HPAIWildlifeRehabGuidance-April2022.pdf
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Prevention and Treatment of Avian Influenza A Viruses in People: cdc.gov/flu/avianflu/prevention.htm
• Center for Food Security and Public Health, Avian Influenza: cfsph.iastate.edu/Factsheets/pdfs/highly_pathogenic_avian_influenza.pdf
• U.S. Department of Agriculture, 2022 Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza:
aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth/animal-disease-information/avian/avian-influenza/2022-hpai
• U.S. Department of Agriculture, VS/WS, Guidance for Hunters – Protect Yourself and Your Birds from Avian Influenza:
aphis.usda.gov/publications/animal_health/2015/fsc_hpai_hunters.pdf

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Piedmont Health District Offers Free COVID-19 and Flu Vaccinations in Crewe

CREWE, Va. – The Piedmont Health District will offer a free COVID-19 booster and flu vaccination clinic this Friday, Oct 14 at Crewe Primary School. The clinic will offer these vaccinations at no cost to the public. Details for the clinic are included below.

Friday, Oct 14 5:30 p.m to 7:30 p.m Crewe Primary School
1953 Sunnyside Rd. Crewe, Va 23930

Walk-ins are welcome and appointments are not required, however preregistration is available by registering at vase.vdh.virginia.gov/ or by calling 1-877-VAX-IN-VA (877-829-4682, TTY users call 7-1-1). English- and Spanish-speaking operators are available. Translation services are also available in more than 100 languages.

Only standard-dose flu shots and the updated COVID-19 bivalent boosters will be offered. The boosters include Pfizer for those 12 years and older and Moderna for those 18 years and older. These are given two months after a primary series or booster dose and cannot be given as a primary dose.

The CDC is preferentially recommending anyone 65 years and older receive high dose flu shots, which are only available at our health clinics and are covered by most health insurance policies. The cost is $70 without insurance. To learn more about this year’s flu season and CDC recommendations, visit the CDC website (https://www.cdc.gov/flu/season/faq-flu-season-2022-2023.htm).

If you are coming for the COVID-19 booster, please bring your vaccine card to confirm the date and type of vaccine you received in previous doses. To get a copy of your vaccine record with QR code, visit the Vaccination Record Request Portal (https://vase.vdh.virginia.gov/vacapps/f?p=545:1).

Learn more about the COVID-19 vaccine, its safety and answers to frequently asked questions at VDH’s website (http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/covid-19-vaccine/) and CDC’s website (http://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/index.html).

For more information on vaccination clinics and other events in the Piedmont Health District, please follow the health district on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/PiedmontVDH) and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/piedmontvdh/) at .

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Draft of the CRC’s Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan

The Commonwealth Regional Council (CRC) is working on an update of the CRC’s Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan. This plan will cover all seven (7) counties in Planning District 14, which includes Lunenburg County. As part of the planning process, FEMA requests that the draft plan be made available for public review and comment.
To review the draft section of the plan, please go to https://www.virginiasheartland.org/our-services/regional-emergency-planning/draft-of-the-crcs-regional-hazard-mitigation-plan/
A copy of the Plan will also be available for public review at the Ripberger Public Library, 117 S. Broad Street, Kenbridge; and the Victoria Public Library, 1417 Seventh Street, Victoria.
Please submit comments by email to Todd Fortune at [email protected] no later than COB Wednesday, October 26.

Draft of the CRC’s Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan The Commonwealth Regional Council ensures nondiscrimination and equal employment in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.  If you need more information or special assistance for persons with disabilities or limited English proficiency, EOE, contact...

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Piedmont Health District Offers Free COVID-19 and Flu Vaccinations in Crewe

FARMVILLE, Va. – The Piedmont Health District will offer a free COVID-19 booster and flu vaccination clinic this Friday, Oct 7 at Beamer Ball Field in Crewe. The clinic will offer these vaccinations at no cost to the public. Details for the clinic are included below.

Friday, Oct 7 10 a.m to 1:30 p.m Beamer Ball Field
400 West Virginia Ave., Crewe, Va 23930
(Rain location is the Crewe Volunteer Fire Dept.)

Walk-ins are welcome and appointments are not required, however preregistration is available by registering at vase.vdh.virginia.gov/ or by calling 1-877-VAX-IN-VA (877-829-4682, TTY users call 7-1-1). English- and Spanish-speaking operators are available. Translation services are also available in more than 100 languages.

Only standard-dose flu shots and the updated COVID-19 bivalent boosters will be offered. The boosters include Pfizer for those 12 years and older and Moderna for those 18 years and older. These are given two months after a primary series or booster dose and cannot be given as a primary dose.

The CDC is preferentially recommending anyone 65 years and older receive high-dose flu shots, which are only available at our health clinics and are covered by most health insurance policies. The cost is $70 without insurance. To learn more about this year’s flu season and CDC recommendations, visit the CDC website (https://www.cdc.gov/flu/season/faq-flu-season-2022-2023.htm).

If you are coming for the COVID-19 booster, please bring your vaccine card to confirm the date and type of vaccine you received in previous doses. To get a copy of your vaccine record with QR code, visit the Vaccination Record Request Portal (https://vase.vdh.virginia.gov/vacapps/f?p=545:1).

Learn more about the COVID-19 vaccine, its safety and answers to frequently asked questions at VDH’s website (http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/covid-19-vaccine/) and CDC’s website (http://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/index.html).

For more information on vaccination clinics and other events in the Piedmont Health District, please follow the health district on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/PiedmontVDH) and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/piedmontvdh/) at .

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Mark your calendars for a fun day of holiday shopping.

Employment Opportunity:
The County of Lunenburg currently has a position available for a Deputy Animal Control Officer. The job description and certification statement are provided below. You can also access the job listing on Indeed through the following link:
https://www.indeed.com/job/deputy-animal-control-officer-6527b774a89aa96c

Public Hearing Notice for Lunenburg Planning Commission meeting scheduled for October 6th, 2022 at 7:00 p.m.

FSIS Issues Public Health Alert For Specific Ground Beef In HelloFresh Meal Kits Due to Possible E. Coli O157:H7 Contamination | Food Safety and Inspection Service

FSIS Issues Public Health Alert For Specific Ground Beef In HelloFresh Meal Kits Due to Possible E. Coli O157:H7 Contamination | Food Safety and Inspection Service The .gov means it’s official. Federal government websites often end in .gov or .mil. Before sharing sensitive information, make sure you’re on a federal government site.

Do you have transportation concerns? If so, please consider filling out this brief regional survey to give a voice to those struggling with transportation. You can access the QR code or the link below. You can also call the number on the flyer or email to request a paper copy. Responses will be collected until October 3rd. The data collected from the survey will be used to obtain more transportation services within the community in the areas of need. This survey was created by the County of Lunenburg in conjunction with other community partners.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1iQxiNF8eMAy7cdPQTs6Jg6RJ8LvJR-IRN3O68SjZVu0/viewform?ts=62cc3cf6&edit_requested=true&fbzx=-7657668541467237256

Virginia Mortgage Relief Program Outreach Events in Greensville and Brunswick Counties on September 7 & 8


- Mortgage payment assistance on first and subordinate mortgages, including down payment assistance loans provided by nonprofit or government entities.
- Financial assistance to allow a homeowner to reinstate a mortgage or to pay other housing-related costs related to a period of forbearance, delinquency or default.
- Payment assistance for delinquent property taxes to prevent homeowner tax foreclosures.
- Personal property (real estate) taxes and, in some cases, lot rental fees on unaffixed mobile homes. However, applications for lot rent only are not eligible under VMRP.
- Homeowner’s insurance, flood insurance and mortgage insurance.
- Homeowner’s association fees or liens, condominium association fees, special assessments or common charges.

This project is being supported, in whole or in part, by federal award number HAF-0003 awarded to the Commonwealth of Virginia by the U.S. Department of the Treasury.

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VDH Septic and Well Assistance Program (SWAP):

This program can repair or replace an inadequate or failing septic system or private well by assisting homeowners with incomes at or below 200% of the poverty level (2 times the FPG) :

VDH uses the 2022 Federal Health and Human Services Department 2022 Federal Poverty Guidelines (FPG) to determine eligibility.

Persons In Household 200% Federal Poverty Guidelines
1 $27,180
2 $36,620
3 $46,060
4 $55,500
5 $64,940
6 $74,380
7 $83,820
8 $93,260
>8 Add $9,440 for each additional person

Eligibility is based upon income verification of the family unit or economic unit that legally owns the home and associated property for which wastewater/water improvements are needed.

If you would like to continue with the process, please fill out the SWAP Application and submit it to your local health department :https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/content/uploads/sites/20/2022/03/ARPA-SWAP-Grant-Application-Draft-Outline-1-11-22-Final_Fillable2-1.update.3.16.22.pdf

You will also need to provide proof of income, such as a pay stub or W-2 tax form, to determine your income eligibility. We advise contacting your local health department in advance to ensure staff will be available to assist you with your application and ensure you have the necessary proof of income documents.

Please note that submitting an application and income eligibility is not an approval to construct the well or septic repair under the grant. If you have questions about the process of how VDH selects contractors for SWAP projects, don't hesitate to get in touch with us.

As part of the grant application, you will need to provide a permit for the septic and/or well repairs. If you do not already have a permit, please fill out the Septic and Well Permit Application and submit it to the local health department: (https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/content/uploads/sites/20/2022/03/ARPA-SWAP-Grant-Application-Draft-Outline-1-11-22-Final_Fillable2-1.update.3.16.22.pdf).

Under VDH's Hardship Guidelines, we can assist homeowners at or below 200% of the federal poverty guidelines with conventional septic and private well designs. If you would like VDH to provide design services, you will have to fill out and submit a Petition for VDH Services Form: (https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/content/uploads/sites/20/2021/06/Petition-for-Services-v.3.pdf)

Below is the contact information for your local health department:
Lisa Stallings
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (434) 696-2346

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