Saturday, December 15, 2012
Stuarts Draft, VA
Stuarts Draft, Virginia
Stuarts Draft is a census-designated place (CDP) in Augusta County, Virginia, United States. The population was 9,235 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Staunton–Waynesboro Micropolitan Statistical Area. Its been called the "Warehouse capital of the U.S." because of the seven warehouse/factories including Target Corporation distribution (T-560), Hershey Chocolate of Virginia, McKee 
Little Debbie, Hollister Inc, Nibco, Ply Gem, and Sayre factory.
Little Debbie, Hollister Inc, Nibco, Ply Gem, and Sayre factory.The Bare House and Mill and the Harper House are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
History
In 1749, Thomas Stuart purchased 353 acres (1.43 km) near the South River, a tribuary of the South Fork of the Shenandoah River. 'Draft' probably refers to the document drafting the land sale or is a reference to the river itself (draft is an old term for river or creek and is part of the name of several such in the area). The plain on the south side of the river tends to channel the wind, thus forming a rather constant draft.
South Fork of the Shenandoah River. 'Draft' probably refers to the document drafting the land sale or is a reference to the river itself (draft is an old term for river or creek and is part of the name of several such in the area). The plain on the south side of the river tends to channel the wind, thus forming a rather constant draft.Geography
Stuarts Draft is located at 38°1′39″N 79°1′44″W / 38.0275°N 79.02889°W / 38.0275; -79.02889 (38.027515, -79.028760).
38°1′39″N 79°1′44″W / 38.0275°N 79.02889°W / 38.0275; -79.02889 (38.027515, -79.028760).According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 19.8 square miles (51.4 km²), of which, 19.8 square miles (51.4 km²) of it is land and 0.05% is water.
Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 8,367 people, 3,124 households, and 2,436 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 422.0 people per square mile (162.9/km²). There were 3,279 housing units at an average density of 165.4/sq mi (63.8/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 95.27% White, 3.44% African American, 0.26% Native American, 0.20% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 0.29% from other races, and 0.49% from two or more races. Hispanic orLatino of any race were 1.06% of the population.
There were 3,124 households out of which 38.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.9% weremarried couples living together, 11.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.0% were non-families. 18.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.66 and the average family size was 3.00.
In the CDP the population was spread out with 27.0% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 31.4% from 25 to 44, 23.0% from 45 to 64, and 10.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 93.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.0 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $45,342, and the median income for a family was $52,308. Males had a median income of $32,917 versus $26,414 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $18,463. About 2.2% of families and 3.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.7% of those under age 18 and 4.2% of those age 65 or over.
Economy
The Target Distribution Center has a footprint of 1.6 million square feet and is listed as the seventh largest tilt-up building in the United States. Stuarts Draft is also home to several other factories. There are a Hershey's Chocolate Factory (The Hershey Company), a McKee Foods factory, and many other smaller factories. In 2007, manufacturers' shipments equaled $858,943,000 of the state wide $92,417,797,000.
seventh largest tilt-up building in the United States. Stuarts Draft is also home to several other factories. There are a Hershey's Chocolate Factory (The Hershey Company), a McKee Foods factory, and many other smaller factories. In 2007, manufacturers' shipments equaled $858,943,000 of the state wide $92,417,797,000.Parks and recreation
Kate Schneider park is operated by the Ruritans and provides three lit baseball fields, one unlit baseball field, a pavilion and a large horseshoes court. Friendship Park provides a single lit baseball field. A baseball field behind the Old Schoolhouse Restaurant has been redeveloped, and is currently used for the Stuarts Draft Diamondbacks, a county league team, and for younger American Legion baseball teams. This field was the sports field for the elementary school system until the 1980s.
Stuarts Draft Park is a county park administered that opened in 2005. It has a 25 m swimming pool, a pavilion and two unlit baseball fields that are now used often. There are three multipurpose fields; the main field is used for the annual Sweet Dreams festival. The multipurpose fields are divided up and used as several soccer fields. There are now horseshoe pits also, that are used. The park adjoins Guy K. Stump Elementary School— the school has a large playground accessible to the community.
Shenandoah Acres was a popular resort that was operated and owned by the Blacka family from 1935 to 2004. Billed as "America's Finest Inland Beach" it featured 250 camp sites, cabins, horseback riding a sand-bottom swimming lake.
Education
Stuarts Draft has four Augusta County Schools: Stuarts Draft Elementary School, Stuarts Draft Middle School, Stuarts Draft High School, and Guy K. Stump Elementary School.
Notable natives and residents
- John Colter, a member of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, was born in the vicinity in 1774
- Brian Whitesell, NASCAR team manager
Sunday, December 9, 2012
Knock
Knock (short story)
"Knock", written by Fredric Brown, is a science fiction short story that starts with a description of "a sweet little horror story that is only two sentences long." It then goes on to elaborate on those two sentences and build a more complete plot around them.
It was published in the December 1948 issue of Thrilling Wonder Stories. There have been three different radio adaptations (Dimension X, X Minus One and Sci Fi Channel's Seeing Ear Theatre). The story was reprinted in The Best Science Fiction Stories: 1949[1]
Plot summary
The first two lines are a complete short-short story by themselves:
- The last man on Earth sat alone in a room. There was a knock on the door...
The alien Zan have killed off all life other than pairs of specimens for their zoo of exotic Earth flora and fauna. Walter Phelan is the last man on Earth, but Grace Evans, the last woman, is not overly impressed with him and maintains her distance.
The Zan, who are immortal, become disturbed when one by one the other animals begin to die. They turn to Walter for advice. He tells them that the creatures have perished from lack of affection, suggesting that they pet the survivors regularly to keep them alive. He demonstrates with one of them. When the Zan begin to die, they depart the planet in fear. It is then revealed that the creature Walter advised them to pet was a poisonous snake.
Then Walter discusses the future of the human race with Grace. She is shocked by his proposal and leaves as he intended to use the zan technology left behind to create "the master race". The narrative then ends as it began:
- The last man on Earth sat alone in a room. There was a knock on the door...
Tuesday, November 20, 2012
Day 20–Thanksgiving Thankful’s
Day 20: I am thankful God has given me the ability to hear, to see, to talk, the sense of smell and the ability to walk. I am also thankful to Faline and Jen because they have cleaned this house from top to bottom, cleaned it spotless. I am thankful to them for getting everything prepared and ready for Thanksgiving Dinner on Thursday here at our house because family will be here and we’ll have a full house. I am thankful for all the hard work they have been doing this week. Thank y’all 
Bean’s Veggie Tuna
Ingredients:
* 1 can of Tuna w/ water not oil
* 1 can of corn
* Mayonnaise
* Mustard
* Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing
Directions:
1. Pour can of tuna in a bowl, do not drain water
2. Drain juice from can of corn then pour into bowl
3. Microwave for 1 minute
4. Add 1 Tablespoon of Mayonnaise
5. Add 1 Tablespoon of Mustard
6. Add 1 Tablespoon of Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing
7. Stir all ingredients together
Enjoy! It’s delicious
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