By Letters on 16 March 2010
Ryan Doyle from Charlottesville asks readers to support clean energy jobs.
Posted in Letters | Tagged Jim Webb, Mark Warner, Tom Perriello
By Letters on 30 November 2009
Laurence Verga is running against Perriello in 2010.
Posted in Letters | Tagged Laurence Verga, Medicare, Tom Perriello
By Letters on 19 October 2009
An anti-uranium mining proponent supports Deeds for governor.
Posted in Letters | Tagged Bob McDonnell, Creigh Deeds, uranium mining
By Letters on 20 September 2009
Two years ago, while driving back from a trade show, I stopped to use the facilities at a public rest area in Virginia. It was early evening and I was the only traveler in the bathroom. As I was washing my hands, a young, fairly large female attendant walked in and began spraying a disinfectant around the entire area. I asked the attendant to stop spraying and let her know that I had terrible allergies. She refused to acknowledge me and continued spraying. As I attempted to get out the door, she turned and intentionally sprayed the disinfectant directly into my face. Gasping for breath, I ran to my car and called the emergency number posted at the rest stop to report the incident.
Posted in Letters | Tagged Debi Drecksler, VDOT
By Letters on 3 August 2009
While any time is the right time for preserving our valuable natural resources and for leaving a legacy of land for future generations, many people are asking if placing a conservation easement on their property is a wise financial decision in our current recession. Only your financial adviser can determine what is right for your particular circumstances, but here are some reasons why this is perhaps an opportune time to proceed with an easement.
Posted in Letters | Tagged Central Virginia Land Conservancy, conservation easement, taxes
By Letters on 25 June 2009
The VUI oligarchy continues to ignore and minimize the negative impacts of uranium mining and milling. Equally disturbing is this industry’s ongoing attempts to errode our civil rights and the legislators who are allowing this travesty.
Posted in Letters, Opinion | Tagged The Nuclear Energy Institute, Virginia Uranium Inc.
By Letters on 18 June 2009
The recent Republican Attorney General’s opinion declaring that Pittsylvania County does not have the right to enact an ordinance banning uranium mining within its borders speaks volumes about how corrupt our political system has become.
Posted in Letters, Opinion | Tagged Dillon's Rule, Pittsylvania County, Robert Hurt, uranium
By Staff Reports on 6 April 2009
I am writing to express my support for the Employee Free Choice Act, and I want to encourage Sens. Jim Webb and Mark Warner to support this bill.
Posted in Letters | Tagged Employee Free Choice Act, Jim Webb, Mark Warner
By Staff Reports on 1 April 2009
In the next few months, most people will drive through a highway work zone. It may happen on the morning commute to the office or on a long trip to the beach. You’ll notice the orange cones, caution signs, large trucks and equipment and white hard hats. But, most likely, you won’t see the faces of the people who are working to make your commute better, safer and more efficient.
Posted in Letters | Tagged Mobile phone, Safety, Speed limit, Virginia Department of Transportation
By Staff Reports on 24 March 2009
Another driver passed away today in a wreck just south of a rest area that is scheduled to be shut down by the Commonwealth of Va.
Posted in Letters | Tagged I-81, truck drivers, VDOT
By Bill Klein on 24 December 2008
…I am writing this letter to urge you NOT to support President-Elect Obama’s choice for Secretary (Designate) of Agriculture. Gov. Tom Vilsack (D-Iowa), the President-Elect’s nominee, is the worst possible choice. In these hard economic times, small farmers are being hit harder than ever. Gov. Vilsack is a well-known supporter of Monsanto, Archer Daniels Midland and other large agribusinesses who, more than even McDonald’s and other fast-food franchises, are responsible for the health and obesity problems plaguing our country.
Posted in Letters | Tagged National Animal Identification System, Tom Vilsack, United States Department of Agriculture
By Staff Reports on 18 December 2008
The Appomattox Woman’s Club Home Tour held on Sunday, Dec. 14th was a resounding success. The streets were buzzing with people going from one tour spot to another, enjoying the festive atmosphere. Hometown folks as well as people from surrounding areas came out in large numbers to participate in this annual tradition.
Posted in Letters | Tagged Appomattox Woman's Club, Home Tour
By Linda Goin on 30 April 2008
Bryan Baine is a very good friend of ours who is running for Town Counsel. We would like to see everyone get out and vote this year, it is your right! Some of the issues Bryan will address if elected would be to have open government, healthy economic development and will fight to keep the town separate from the county.
Posted in Letters | Tagged Appomattox Sites, Bryon Baine, Town Council
