Running the Blockade: Some New News About an Old War.
1. BEAVOIR HURRICANE REPORT-- Gustav was not as bad as Katrina. Reports say that six trees are down and the storm surge was up to US-90 in front of it. A security guard is outside and extra help is hired at night. It had just reopened back in June.
2. GETTYSBURG WITNESS TREE DAMAGED-- and perhaps is beyond saving. This honey locust stood just 150 feet from where Lincoln gave his Gettysburg Address and is one of the few remaining witness trees in the park. Between 70 and 80% of the top is broken off and it is doubtful that it can be saved.
3. STEALING CANNONS-- someone stole a miniature reproduction Civil War cannon from a park near Fort Huger in northern Isle of Wight County, Virginia. These culprits also stole a historical sign. It was located on three pedestals behind a low brick wall and owned by the Lawnes Point development company that sells large-acreage lots in the area.
Gimme Back My Cannon. --Old B-Runner
The Battle of Fort Fisher, N.C.
