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Dec 22, 2005	Harvest Approves Health, Education, Welfare Grants
	The Harvest Foundation on December 21 awarded $250,000 to help improve dental care for the area's needy.
Dec 20, 2005	Governor Warner Supports Harvest Foundation Education Project
	Gov. Mark R. Warner might have his critics, but you'd have to knock on quite a few doors to find any of them in Martinsville, the former capital of the state's textile industry.
Dec 20, 2005	Governor-Elect Supports Harvest Plan
	Momentum in establishing the New College Institute will not be slowed when the new governor who takes office next month, according to Gov. Mark Warner.
Dec 20, 2005	College plans get an A: Warner to add $300,000
	Gov. Mark Warner announced that he will give the New College Institute an additional $300,000 this budget year, bringing total state funds earmarked for the proposed baccalaureate degree-granting, state-supported college to $5.1 million.
Dec 18, 2005	Harvest College Project Funded by Commonwealth
	Gov. Mark Warner will come to Martinsville on Monday, Dec. 19, to discuss the $4.5 million he has proposed for the New College Institute.
Dec 18, 2005	Local Legislators Support Harvest College Effort
	Area leaders must keep pushing the General Assembly to approve the New College Institute even though Gov.-elect Tim Kaine is strongly backing the proposed school, according to local lawmakers.
Dec 18, 2005	NCV plans are coming together
	Martinsville Bulletin Editorial: Gov. Warner included $4.5 million for the New College Institute over the next two years in the state budget he proposed Friday. The college also announced the hiring of Dr. Barry M. Dorsey as its executive director.
Dec 16, 2005	Harvest Funded Trail Gets Federal & State Support
	Martinsville Bulletin: If Gov. Mark Warner's proposed biennium budget is approved, the Martinsville-Henry County area stands to see about $10.3 million for road improvement projects as well as a hiking trail along the Smith River.
Dec 15, 2005	Harvest Funded Fire Training Project Yields Impressive Results
	Magna Vista and Martinsville High School juniors and seniors run into a burning building for their final exam.
Dec 15, 2005	Harvest Higher Education Project Takes Shape
	Area students with two years of college under their belts may be able to finish a four-year degree here starting in 2006, officials said Wednesday.
Dec 15, 2005	Harvest Initiated College Moves Forward
	New College may be branch campus and an independent school
Dec 15, 2005	Harvest K-12 Schools Grant Pays Educational Dividends
	Area businesses and individuals came together Wednesday to thank the Henry County Schools' faculty and staff for their efforts which resulted in accreditation of all 15 county schools for the 2005-2006 school year.
Dec 15, 2005	Harvest Conceived College Advances
	The New College of Virginia Planning Commission announced plans Wednesday to offer Southside students classes to receive degrees from other state colleges, starting as early as 2007.
Dec 14, 2005	Proposed Harvest College Get Executive Director
	Associated Press: The president of an Ohio university who has higher education credentials in Virginia has been hired as executive director of a college proposed for economically troubled Southside.
Dec 14, 2005	Harvest College Project Selects New Leader
	The New College of Virginia (NCV) Planning Commission has named Dr. Barry M. Dorsey as its executive director.
Dec 2, 2005	Harvest support instrumental in new Museum
	Martinsville Bulletin: The Virginia Museum of Natural History has raised about one-fourth of the $5 million it hopes to collect to help pay for permanent exhibits for the new museum under construction on Starling Avenue.
Nov 30, 2005	Harvest: Clinic union is win-win
	Martinsville Bulletin: Last spring, when the Free Clinic of Martinsville and Henry County was virtually broke, some people criticized The Harvest Foundation for not coming to its rescue. That help came with Monday's announcement.
Nov 30, 2005	Harvest supports Coalition/Clinic merger
	The union of the Free Clinic of Martinsville and Henry County and the Martinsville Henry County Coalition for Health and Wellness will mean expanded services and programs for patients.
Nov 29, 2005	Harvest grant stabilizes Clinic
	Martinsville Bulletin: The Free Clinic of Martinsville and Henry County soon will become a subsidiary of a local health coalition, which could mean needed financial support for the often cash-strapped organization.
Nov 3, 2005	Health coalition has new center, big plans
	Health Coalition uses Harvest Foundation building to launch new program
Nov 1, 2005	Health coalition to open office in county
	Harvest funded Health Coalition moves into high gear
Oct 30, 2005	Interest in Second Historic District Grows out of Foundation Grant
	Preservationists want to establish a gateway into Martinsville by turning parts of East Church Street and Starling Avenue near the new Virginia Museum of Natural History building into a historic district.
Oct 30, 2005	Harvest funded museum project recognized in Commonwealth capital
	The state's natural-history museum, a short walk from downtown, has been derisively called "Philpott's Folly" for the local legislator who had it placed here on Virginia's southern fringe. But the museum could soon stand as a testament to the late A.L. Ph
Oct 28, 2005	Fieldale historic status is sought
	Foundation supported initiative yields results
Oct 27, 2005	Harvest contribution launches educational exhibits at museum
	Martinsville Bulletin: When patrons visit the new Virginia Museum of Natural History (VMNH) in its new location, they will be treated to a hands-on scientific experience.
Oct 25, 2005	Man's love of Smith River at heart of new business
	Harvest funded rivers and trails project yields speedy private sector benefit
Oct 25, 2005	NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM NAMES GREAT HALL FOR FOUNDATION
	The Harvest Foundation Supports Expansion of New Martinsville Educational Center
Oct 24, 2005	Historic Preservation Roundtables - Oct 27 & 28
	Kathleen Kilpatrick of the Virginia Department of Historic Resources and her team will present an overview of historic preservation and a discussion of upcoming survey work in Fieldale and Martinsville. All are welcome. There is no fee.
Oct 20, 2005	SELC Helps with Martinsville & Henry County Revitalization
	With an Eye on Conservation, SELC Helps Bring a Southside Virginia Town Back to Life
Oct 19, 2005	Harvest supports African-American Heritage FAHI presentation to feature author
	Dr. Loren Schweninger, a professor at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, will give the lecture at 3 p.m., Sunday, October 23, at the Christ Episcopal Church Parish House in Martinsville.
Oct 17, 2005	Trail Group begins Harvest Supported Project
	Chairman of the Martinsville-Henry County Rivers and Trails Group envisions a network of trails in Henry County and Martinsville where people can enjoy nature's beauty as they walk or ride their bicycles, not having to cope with traffic along local highwa
Oct 17, 2005	Coalition tackles health-care issues
	Martinsville Bulletin: The Martinsville-Henry County Coalition for Health and Wellness has named Barbara Jackman its executive director.
Oct 17, 2005	Harvest funded project launched
	The West Piedmont Business Development Center has begun a virtual incubation program (VIP).
Oct 16, 2005	'Souls of Black Folks' prompts FAHI discussion
	Simon C. Spencer, retired educator and local lecturer on African American history and culture, led a discussion on Thursday of the book that has been called the second most influential book written on the subject of Africans in America.
Oct 16, 2005	FAHI uses Harvest funds to continue African American Heritage Program
	Frank Scott, son of black NASCAR driver Wendell Scott, gives lecture and shows documentary on his father Saturday at the Kappa House.
Oct 10, 2005	'Roots' run deep for Haley
	Harvest Funded Project Brings William Haley to Discuss Ancestry and Behaviors
Sep 30, 2005	Dan River Basin Association receives major grant
	DRBA Newsletter - The Harvest Foundation of Martinsville, VA, has notified the Dan River Basin Association that the foundation has authorized a grant of $95,000 to further trail development and river access in the area of the Smith and Mayo Rivers.
Sep 1, 2005	History at the Helm
	Preservation Magazine: Preservation steers plan to aid Martinsville, Va.
Aug 20, 2005	Harvest creates new foundation
	Martinsville Bulletin: A community foundation is being created with $3.5 million in seed money from The Harvest Foundation and, over time, expected endowments from local families to support non-profit organizations.
Aug 17, 2005	Teacher says education must be personalized
	Teachers must get personal with their students to educate them effectively, a University of Virginia professor told local educators Tuesday.
Aug 16, 2005	Martinsville, Henry County Educators to Report Progress
	K-12 Education Initiative Supports Programs To Improve Student Achievement
Aug 9, 2005	Grant totals $1.78 million
	Martinsville Bulletin: The Harvest Foundation on Monday awarded a total of $1.78 million to fund seven grant requests for projects ranging from exhibits for the new Virginia Museum of Natural History to an effort to develop leadership in the area.
Aug 9, 2005	Martinsville museum receives $1 million plus
	Roanoke Times: The Virginia Museum of Natural History received more than $1 million from the nonprofit Harvest Foundation to help fund new exhibits for the opening of its new building in early 2007.
Aug 8, 2005	The Harvest Foundation Awards Grants Worth +$1.7 Million
	Funds Will Support Efforts To Enhance Quality of Life in Martinsville, Henry County
Aug 8, 2005	Local program helps people cope with brain injuries
	Martinsville Bulletin: For adults recovering from brain trauma, even simple skills may have to be relearned. Helping them master those daily skills and return to work, is what Carlton Redd does at the Brain Injury Services Initiative of MARC Workshop.
Aug 3, 2005	Group working on master plan for local walking trails
	Martinsville Bulletin: The Martinsville-Henry County Rivers and Trails Group has been working on a trail project since April. With last week's congressional approval of $400,000 for a trails project in Henry County, organizers are faced with developing a
Aug 1, 2005	Smith River Trail gets federal grant
	Martinsville Bulletin: A $400,000 federal grant has been approved to launch a hiking and biking trail along the Smith River in Henry County.
Jul 24, 2005	Fayette walking tour to end
	Martinsville Bulletin: The last day for viewing the window-front exhibit, "Working and Playing on Fayette Street," displayed in several locations uptown and along Fayette Street, will be Tuesday, July 26.
Jul 15, 2005	Harvest 'finding its voice,' says director
	Martinsville Bulletin: After its first full year of awarding grants, The Harvest Foundation has begun "to find its voice in the region," according to Executive Director Harry Cerino.
Jul 11, 2005	Support Education Strategies
	Martinsville Bulletin Editorial: Strategies unveiled recently to improve education and work force development in the area are an ambitious effort to make learning a valued part of this community. It is an effort everyone should support.
Jul 7, 2005	'Central gatekeeper' needed for services
	Martinsville Bulletin: SAC's plan calls for a gatekeeper to encourage collaboration among the various agencies that provide work force and education services.
Jul 6, 2005	Nontraditional education key for workers
	Martinsville Bulletin: Strategic Action Committee offers plan to improve educational level of area residents
Jul 5, 2005	Goal No. 1: Reversing bias against education
	Martinsville Bulletin: Changing attitudes is not easy, especially when they are deeply ingrained. But members of the Strategic Action Committee's education and work force development subcommittee are determined to try.
Jul 4, 2005	Committee focuses on schooling
	Martinsville Bulletin: The days when students could leave high school and go straight into life-long jobs in local factories are gone, and the residents of Henry County and Martinsville must accept and adapt to that reality.
Jun 22, 2005	Area leaders inaugurate new program
	Martinsville Bulletin: Three people from Martinsville and Henry County are participating in a new program that helps local leaders across Virginia develop a statewide perspective on issues.
Jun 22, 2005	College commission plan on deadline track
	Martinsville Bulletin: Members of the New College of Virginia's planning commission say they will meet a deadline for a plan the governor can include in his budget proposal.
Jun 19, 2005	Activities highlighted culture, entertainment
	Martinsville Bulletin: From storytelling and song to step shows and Double Dutch jump rope, area residents heralded the return of the June German Ball this weekend with two days of celebration.
Jun 19, 2005	Ball brings out memories, spirit of Fayette area
	Martinsville Bulletin: The revival of the June German Ball was the culmination of months of planning by members of the Fayette Area Historical Initiative.
Jun 17, 2005	Preservation group wants to help set up historic districts
	The National Trust for Historic Preservation wants to help set up historic districts on Starling Avenue and Church Street in Martinsville, as well as in Fieldale, to promote community revitalization and tourism in the area.
Jun 8, 2005	Build new sports complex
	Martinsville Bulletin Letter to the Editor: One of the original members of the Martinsville Area Sports Complex Steering Committee urges widespread appeal and support of this initiative.
Jun 7, 2005	Rodeo rounds up kids for bike safety
	Martinsville Bulletin: About 60-70 children turned out to learn bicycle safety; get free helmets, elbow and knee pads; get their bikes repaired; eat popcorn, snow cones and Bojangles biscuits and have an overall good time.
May 18, 2005	Technology Center opens for business in Southside
	Martinsville Bulletin: The grand opening celebration was held Tuesday, May 17, 2005 for the new Business Technology Center (BTC) at the West Piedmont Business Development Center uptown.
May 6, 2005	Consultant: Plan to capitalize on area assets
	Martinsville Bulletin: Having a plan to capitalize on and enhance the historical and cultural assets of Martinsville and Henry County was a main message Thursday night from consultant Edward T. McMahon.
Apr 22, 2005	NCV planning commission elects officers
	Martinsville Bulletin: The New College Planning Commission got up and running Thursday, electing officers at its first meeting.
Apr 22, 2005	'Success by 6' instruction gives teachers the right tools
	Martinsville Bulletin: Success By 6 is teaching local in-home child-care providers how to take advantage of learning opportunities for children.
Mar 29, 2005	Success is seen for NCV
	Martinsville Bulletin: Some of the skepticism the New College of Virginia is facing James Madison University's College of Integrated Science and Technology (CISAT) faced when it was launched in 1992.
Mar 24, 2005	Kilgore: Southside college would be in his budget
	Martinsville Bulletin: Likely Republican gubernatorial candidate Jerry Kilgore said that if elected governor on Nov. 8, he will make a Southside college a line item in the state budget.
Mar 23, 2005	Kaine lists area college among goals if governor
	Martinsville Bulletin: Lt. Gov. Tim Kaine's vision for the state, if he is elected governor in November, includes a state college in Southside.
Mar 20, 2005	College moves to next level
	Martinsville Bulletin: Dr. Ronald Carrier has served the New College of Virginia well, and he deserves the community's thanks for his innovative plans for the college.
Mar 17, 2005	Carrier's departure from NCV natural
	Martinsville Bulletin: Dr. Ronald Carrier's departure as director of the New College of Virginia is part of the natural evolution of the project, according to Harry Cerino, the executive director of The Harvest Foundation.
Mar 17, 2005	Baliles to advise NCV push
	Martinsville Bulletin: Former Gov. Gerald Baliles has been appointed counselor and senior adviser to the New College Planning Commission.
Mar 17, 2005	Proposed college's president steps down
	The Roanoke Times: Ronald Carrier, who designed the curriculum for a proposed Southside Virginia college, has retired from his position as the college's founding president.
Mar 16, 2005	Carrier retires from NCV
	Martinsville Bulletin: Dr. Ronald Carrier, who is the architect of the proposed New College of Virginia, has stepped down as its director.
Mar 16, 2005	Harvest Foundation grant winners named
	Martinsville Bulletin: The Harvest Foundation awards two grants on March 15, 2005, targeting health and welfare initiatives for area residents.
Mar 16, 2005	Planning commission members appointed
	Martinsville Bulletin: The New College Planning Comission will consist of nine people - three from The Harvest Foundation, three from academia and three from the community.
Mar 13, 2005	The Fayette Street Project
	Martinsville Bulletin: Documenting African-American Life in Martinsville, Virginia and Henry County.
Mar 13, 2005	Initiative hopes to revive abandoned resort's glory
	Martinsville Bulletin: Resurrecting the remains of a local resort and creating a recreational area rich in history are among the goals of the Fayette Area Historical Initiative.
Mar 9, 2005	Residents outline vision of local sports complex
	Martinsville Bulletin: Imagine a multi-use indoor/outdoor sports complex that provides a range of programs and activities for community residents and attracts people from around the region to enjoy those same activities.
Feb 27, 2005	College, Museum get funds
	Martinsville Bulletin: State budget conferees included $1 million for a Southside university and restored $2 million to the Virginia Museum of Natural History.
Feb 16, 2005	With upgrades, city can handle college
	Martinsville Bulletin: Uptown Martinsville could accommodate a new college that would educate about 1,000 students.
Feb 15, 2005	Initiative begins with kids in effort to promote health
	Martinsville Bulletin: The Healthy Community Initiative funded by The Harvest Foundation is trying different methods and activities to prevent disease and promote wellness in the community.
Feb 3, 2005	City gives its view of area college
	Martinsville Bulletin: The important thing is that a state-supported college giving baccalaureate degrees is established in the Martinsville area.
Feb 2, 2005	Martinsville Council commits $1 million to college development
	Martinsville Daily: The Martinsville City Council is putting a significant local contribution toward a proposed new state college initiative.
Feb 2, 2005	City offers $1M for college
	Martinsville Bulletin: Martinsville City Council committed $1 million over a decade to help set up a state-financed, four-year college locally in the next two years.
Feb 2, 2005	Martinsville makes commitment to Southside college
	The Roanoke Times: A proposal for a new Southside college received a substantive vote of support from Martinsville City Council.
Jan 24, 2005	Keeping NCV on front burner
	Martinsville Bulletin: Officials of the proposed New College of Virginia must continue to provide information to state legislators on the college's concept, academic advantages and potential to the community.
Jan 23, 2005	Foundation tackles SCHEV's conclusion
	Martinsville Bulletin: The Harvest Foundation has taken issue with six conclusions reached by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia on a proposed college for Southside.
Jan 23, 2005	Harvest Foundation rebuts SCHEV
	Martinsville Bulletin: Foundation says no funds will go to Longwood plan.
Jan 22, 2005	Letter blasts council for its 'timidity'
	The Roanoke Times: Supporters of the New College of Virginia were upset when a higher education council didn't endorse their proposal.
Jan 14, 2005	Southside college proposal debated
	Richmond Times-Dispatch: Senate panel holds hearing in light of skeptical report from the State Council of Higher Education.
Jan 14, 2005	More study is recommended by SCHEV
	The Roanoke Times: The State Council of Higher Education in Virginia has recommended delaying the creation of a four-year college in Southside until more study can be done to determine if one is really needed.
Jan 14, 2005	Warner reassuring on college
	Martinsville Bulletin: Gov. Mark Warner stood strong for the proposed Southside college and told the community "don't lose heart".
Jan 14, 2005	Area has tourist hot-spot potential
	Martinsville Bulletin: Henry County and Martinsville could be a fisherman's dream and a vacation hot spot for nature enthusiasts.
Jan 13, 2005	Report doesn't daunt officials
	Martinsville Bulletin: Local officials are challenging the conclusions of the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV) report on a proposed university in Southside.
Jan 13, 2005	SCHEV urges more study on proposal for university
	Martinsville Bulletin: Gov. Mark Warner urged the General Assembly to approve initial funds for a college in Southside despite SCHEV's contrasting recommendation.
Jan 10, 2005	Initiative aims to improve senior transit
	Martinsville Bulletin: A national group is working with local leaders to develop ways to improve transit services for older Henry County and Martinsville residents.
Jan 6, 2005	Sports complex study begins
	Martinsville Bulletin: The study of a proposed sports complex for Henry County and Martinsville should be finished in about six months.
Jan 6, 2005	Allen: Local college offers hope
	Martinsville Bulletin: Sen. George Allen, R-Va., not only supports the New College of Virginia, but he supports it in Henry County and Martinsville.
Jan 4, 2005	Aide: Allen committed to college
	Martinsville Bulletin: U.S. Sen. George Allen, R-Va., is keeping an eye on the development of the New College of Virginia and will work to get federal funding when the plan is "further along."