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Out Of The Past
Out Of The Past
04/19/2023 12:00 AM
Tree Removal At Jordans Point
Tree Removal At Jordans Point
Lexington takes its trees seriously. The late Rev. LaVert Taylor, an African American minister and member of City Council, once chided his colleagues on Council for what he viewed as their caring more about trees than the city’s troubled youth. We wouldn’t go that far but it is definitely true that many Lexington residents are passionate about their trees. 04/19/2023 12:00 AM
Augusta Health Makes Masks Optional
Augusta Health Makes Masks Optional
04/12/2023 01:54 PM
Plan Being Developed To Replace Park Trees
Plan Being Developed To Replace Park Trees
04/12/2023 01:53 PM
Arborist Should Be Supported
Arborist Should Be Supported
04/12/2023 01:46 PM
‘Ben Cline, Did You Know?’
‘Ben Cline, Did You Know?’
04/12/2023 01:00 AM
The Maytag Repairman Has Been Retired
The Maytag Repairman Has Been Retired
Recently I was confronted with one of my pet peeves – the inability, or at least, the difficulty of repairing something. I’m a tinkerer by nature, and also cheap, and I hate to toss something that I think could be fixed, if parts or some sort of repair manual were available. But the ever-accelerating “throw-away economy” makes fixing anything a real chore. Add to that the fact that so many things made today are of poor quality, and are designed for a relatively short useful life, so you’re forced to buy one again. 04/12/2023 01:00 AM
Out Of The Past
Out Of The Past
04/12/2023 01:00 AM
Hanger’s Record Of Achievement
Hanger’s Record Of Achievement
Redistricting has twice disrupted Emmett Hanger’s 37-year tenure in the General Assembly. He had served nine years as a Republican member of the House of Delegates when, in 1991, redistricting removed him from a strongly Republican district and placed him in a district more friendly to Democrats. That November, Hanger lost to Democratic challenger Creigh Deeds. 04/12/2023 01:00 AM
‘How Many More Have To Die?’
‘How Many More Have To Die?’
March 30, 2023 Editor, The News-Gazette: How can we continue to remain silent after the last school shooting? Three 9-year-olds just died in their school room near Nashville, the state next door to Virginia. Every one of the murderer’s seven weapons were legally purchased. 04/05/2023 12:00 AM
Bring More Nature Into Your Yard
Bring More Nature Into Your Yard
April 3, 2023 Editor, The News-Gazette: The weather is warming up and the spring flowers are out. If you’re anything like me, your thoughts are turning to gardening! Have you considered planting a tree? In addition to adding interest, flowers, and shade to your yard, trees can help remove excess water, feed pollinators, and shelter birds. 04/05/2023 12:00 AM
Proposed Tax Rates Concern Residents
Proposed Tax Rates Concern Residents
April 3, 2023 Editor, The News-Gazette: We are concerned about how the tax rates being considered by the Board of Supervisors will impact the already strained budgets of county residents. A lot of residents are senior citizens, including ourselves, and are on fixed incomes. Our property assessment increased dramatically and we definitely appreciate the proposed rate reduction in the real estate tax rate. Even with this reduction, we are still facing an increase in what we will have to pay. 04/05/2023 12:00 AM
Hate ‘Spilling Out All Over The World’
Hate ‘Spilling Out All Over The World’
April 3, 2023 Editor, The News-Gazette: I wrote about hate in a prior letter. Time for a reminder. 04/05/2023 12:00 AM
Conservative Comments Taken ‘Out Of Context’
Conservative Comments Taken ‘Out Of Context’
April 3, 2023 Editor, The News-Gazette: Glen Rose’s column uses Wikipedia as a source for defining Woke. By only using the arguments of the definition that support his biased commentary, he fails to allow us to consider the numerous different interpretations of Woke that Wikipedia defines. “While the term Woke initially pertained to issues of racial prejudice and discrimination impacting African-Americans, it was appropriated by other activist groups with different causes.” There is no single agreed upon definition. Proverbs 18:17 reminds us that “The first to state his case seems right until another comes to cross-examine him.” 04/05/2023 12:00 AM
‘Theater Is Back At RCHS’
‘Theater Is Back At RCHS’
March 30, 2023 Editor, The News-Gazette: Kudos to the entire cast and crew of “Chicago,” performed last weekend to crowds at Rockbridge County High School. 04/05/2023 12:00 AM
Out Of The Past
Out Of The Past
04/05/2023 12:00 AM
Mental Competency Tests for Aging Politicians? Don’t Count On It.
Mental Competency Tests for Aging Politicians? Don’t Count On It.
When first lady Jill Biden was asked in a CNN interview this week what she thinks of Nikki Haley’s call for “mandatory mental competency tests” for candidates older than 75, she didn’t hesitate. “That’s ridiculous,” she snapped. Would her husband, inquired the interviewer, consider taking such a test? “We would never even discuss something like that,” said Biden. 04/05/2023 12:00 AM
CTR Takes Its Mission On The Road
CTR Takes Its Mission On The Road
The Community Table of Rockbridge was founded on the simple premise that everyone deserves a nourishing meal, regardless of socioeconomic status, and that bringing together folks representing diverse backgrounds to enjoy such a meal has benefits for everyone in our community. Known as the “restaurant without a cash register,” CTR offers its meals free of charge, though donations are accepted from those who can afford it and choose to do so. 04/05/2023 12:00 AM
Music Society ‘Wonderful Gift To City’
Music Society ‘Wonderful Gift To City’
March 26, 2023 Editor, The News-Gazette: Congratulations are due to the Chamber Music Society of Lexington for its premiere performance last Friday evening at Grace Episcopal Church. 03/29/2023 12:00 AM
Reader Explains Set Up For Armageddon
Reader Explains Set Up For Armageddon
March 27, 2023 Editor, The News-Gazette: The Bible speaks of a one world government and this has confounded biblical scholars. Three super powers would have to sit down at a round table and two of them would relinquish their power to the third super power. 03/29/2023 12:00 AM
‘Caring, Helpful’ Deputies Praised
‘Caring, Helpful’ Deputies Praised
‘Caring, Helpful’ Deputies Praised 03/29/2023 12:00 AM

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