Allison Reunion Location Moved Due to Excessive Heat

The 95th annual Allison Reunion of the Samuel S. Allison clan was held on an oppressive and excessive heated day on Sunday, July 21, at the Williamsburg C&MA Community Life Center, rather than at the Williamsburg Riverside Park, as previously scheduled.

With concerns of the heat advisory of 95 degrees with a heat index more than 100 degrees, the secretary made arrangements to change the location with the approval and help of several family members, and made notifications a day prior to the event, making contacts via email, text, phone calls and word of mouth.

A mid-afternoon thunderstorm moved...