Open House at YWCA Showcases Self Defense Demo
At an open house the YWCA featured self defense, gymnastics, crafts and a Camp Stony Mill life exhibit. A simulated knife attack drawn gasps as demonstrator Steve Ausband disarmed Daryl Handley, who held a nine inch knife. Handley studies karate with Ausband, the Averett College professor. Handley will take part in Tae Kwon Do based self defense classes for women beginning Wednesday. The event drew over 100 attendees plus 180 area girls involved with Y Teem activities. Lydia Harvey announced two outstanding local women will speak on New Directions For Women on Oct 25.
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Council Weighs Postponing New Privacy Protection Act
City council considers delaying application of the state privacy protection act amid concerns of potential abuse. Former City Attorney W Bascom Jordan sues over telephone solicitation regulations as Rachel Dodson Slaughter wins a circuit ruling on First and Fourth Amendment rights. Council also reviews a Blanks Club request for funds to build four pools at maxi schools and a $25 million health center priority, with an $18 million civic center goal pending approval. Linwood Duncan and Kenneth Calvert to present design details for architectural work, with a $10,000 allocation planned for specifications. Bruce Seiling and AK Corporation discussions continue on Beverley Park Association lease, a temporary table requested to allow the association’s proposal to advance.
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Methodist Church Holds Celebration Service Sunday
The Trinity United Methodist Church in Greensboro hosted a celebration service and an old fashioned picnic on the church grounds. Former ministers and charter members received special invitations as the congregation enjoyed music films pictures and entertainment.
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Danville Native Hays Nabbed By FBI In Los Angeles
Danville born Witham Junior Hays was arrested in Los Angeles by the FBI on a bid to return two fugitives linked to a Delaware kidnapping rape last month. The other suspect, Francis J. Martin, is still at large. Warrants were issued Aug 25 after a prison escape from Delaware Correctional Center. Both men are tied to the slaying of a young woman. Hays faced two life sentences for double murder. Martin is convicted of auto theft burglary kidnapping and rape. Martin is described as white with gray eyes blond hair and a medium build tattooed eagle on the right forearm and Butch on the left forearm.
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Moody to Lift Telephone Records Ban Says Moody
Richmond AP reports Sen Moody plans to lift the August ban on telephone record access. He says a rules committee poll will decide if records can be released and will announce results at a 9:30 am news conference at the State Capitol. House records remain publicly accessible.
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Danville Gets Four Seafood Markets As Competition Grows
Local residents see Danville expanding from one to four seafood markets with openings by Gentry's, Michael's, Rappahannock and a new business planned on Piney Forest Road. Owners say competition should boost choice and drive prices down, while planners weigh wholesale permits and location factors.
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