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Thanksgiving And A Day 60 Years Ago

Thanksgiving And A Day 60 Years Ago

Nov. 17, 2023 Editor, The News-Gazette: Tomorrow is a day that requires no explanation. Whether you are 6 or 60 you grasp the meaning of giving thanks to a higher power or simply for a higher thought. None of us can fully count for all our many blessings. That’s why there’s Thanksgiving. It puts them all together on an American holiday that says as much about our country as the Fourth of July. The only difference I see is we replace fireworks with prayer. That’s not a bad difference. 11/21/2023 11:00 PM

Remember The Library This Tuesday

Remember The Library This Tuesday

Remember The Library This Tuesday 11/21/2023 11:00 PM

Out Of The Past

Out Of The Past

11/21/2023 11:00 PM

Being Thankful

Can we declare a truce on Thanksgiving Day? There’s a great big divide in America today, making it difficult for many of us to behave civilly toward each other. The simplest of conversations or observations can turn into full-blown arguments in which neither side wants to yield an inch. 11/21/2023 11:00 PM

Is USPS Shooting Itself In The Foot?

Is USPS Shooting Itself In The Foot?

A week ago, the U.S. Postal Service announced that it had lost $6.5 billion in the fiscal year ending Sept. 30. At the same time, mail volume declined sign i f i c a nt ly, and at a faster rate than in previous years. 11/21/2023 11:00 PM

Lexington’s Election Process ‘Flawless’

Lexington’s Election Process ‘Flawless’

Nov. 10, 2023 Editor, The News-Gazette: I served as the local Republican Party’s official observer (“poll watcher”) at the Lexington precinct for the eight-hour morning shift this past Election Day. In this time of often-credible evidence of electoral malfeasance, I am pleased to report that I neither witnessed nor had reason to suspect the least lapse in ethical conduct on the part of any election officers on duty that day. 11/14/2023 11:00 PM

Choice? What and Whose Choice?

Choice? What and Whose Choice?

The “choice” term is not new to politics. During the Lincoln-Douglas debates of 1858, the two were running for the Senate and both agreed the existence of slavery in existing states was a done deal but they debated the question of free or slave state for Kansas, Nebraska and future western territories. 11/14/2023 11:00 PM

Out Of The Past

Out Of The Past

50 Years Ago 11/14/2023 11:00 PM

A Call For Bipartisanship

A Call For Bipartisanship

Republican incumbents in last week’s elections claimed the three reconfigured districts in the General Assembly that encompass all or parts of the Rockbridge area. Republicans were also victorious in all state Senate races for districts west of the Blue Ridge. 11/14/2023 11:00 PM

‘Commit To Candidates Of Law And Decency’

‘Commit To Candidates Of Law And Decency’

Oct. 16, 2023 Editor, The News-Gazette: “Losers” and “Suckers,” those are what Americans who fought and died for this country are — in the words of Donald Trump. Early reports of his contempt for those who served have now been thoroughly verified, including by Trump’s former chief of staff, retired Marine Gen. John Kelly. 11/07/2023 11:00 PM

‘Jesus’ Return Is Rapidly Approaching’

‘Jesus’ Return Is Rapidly Approaching’

Nov. 1, 2023 Editor, The News-Gazette: Jesus’ return is rapidly approaching as the Bible prophesizes. Evidence is the USA’s decline as a super power in prestige, military and economic strength, and morals, life, liberty, freedom of speech and sanctity of life. Most important, is the lost belief in God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit; the Three In One! Second, is growth as children of God who created everyone and those to come before Jesus arrives and brings people He has saved to Heaven! The rest who are alive and remain will die and the Devil will have no one to tempt for a 1,000 years. 11/07/2023 11:00 PM

Locks Missing On Some Doors At W&L Law

Locks Missing On Some Doors At W&L Law

Nov. 1, 2023 Editor, The News-Gazette: I’m sitting in the law school parking lot as my friends wait for the all-clear. Group messages are pinging around with rumor shreds and a healthy mix of gallows humor to keep spirits up as they sit with heads held low in their unlit classrooms. 11/07/2023 11:00 PM

Women Should Go On Strike Until ‘Dangers Eliminated’

Women Should Go On Strike Until ‘Dangers Eliminated’

Nov. 6, 2023 Editor, The News-Gazette: No one would buy a house insulated with asbestos, drink contaminated water or drive an unsafe car. They would strike until those dangers were eliminated. 11/07/2023 11:00 PM

Out Of The Past

Out Of The Past

11/07/2023 11:00 PM

For Harris

Editor, The News-Gazette: Susan Wood wrote that she was “shocked” that local Democrats selected Jade Harris as their candidate, questioning her age, financial management skills, and experience in government. You can’t have the latter until you’re elected but Miss Harris majored in political science in college. 11/01/2023 12:00 AM

For Ayers

Editor, The News-Gazette: My support for Leslie Ayers for county supervisor in the Buffalo District is due to the good job she’s done representing her constituents during her current term on the board. She has shown that she listens to all points of view. Along the way, she has done her homework and does not simply follow a shallow agenda. Please vote and consider supporting Leslie Ayers.CLAY DEVENING Lexington -Editor, The News-Gazette: I have been a resident in Rockbridge County since 1948. I have always felt that women should have a voice on the Board of Supervisors. This is why I was so delighted when Leslie Ayers was elected to be the supervisor for the Buffalo District. 11/01/2023 12:00 AM

Younger Candidates Commended

Younger Candidates Commended

Editor, The News-Gazette: I disagree with Susan Wood’s (Oct. 18) criticism of a candidate’s qualifications based on age and work experience. 11/01/2023 12:00 AM

For Clark

Editor, The News-Gazette: I’ve had the privilege of knowing Michele Clark for more than 25 years. I first got to know her personally as I taught her children. Later on I was fortunate to have crossed paths in her professional life while she was employed with BB&T. Oddly enough, the banking relationship (due to an unfortunate incident) carried over into her position of victim witness director for the city of Buena Vista. 11/01/2023 12:00 AM

For Whitesell

Editor, The News-Gazette: Twenty years ago this November, the voters of Rockbridge County elected me as their commissioner of the revenue. I consider it an honor and I thank the citizens for the support they have shown me over the years. I will retire effective the end of my term on Dec. 31 and will miss seeing and working with you all. 11/01/2023 12:00 AM

Goodbye, Friend

Goodbye, Friend

In the early 1990s, my college friend, Julie Hanssen, enlisted in the U.S. A r m y . While she was in basic training, she asked me to tape her favorite show, “Friends.” This was years before DVRs and streaming services. All we had then were VCRs and VHS tapes. I agreed, even though I wasn’t a fan of the show. Just judging by the title, it seemed so generic. 11/01/2023 12:00 AM

Out Of The Past

Out Of The Past

11/01/2023 12:00 AM

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