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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
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
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
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
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
Get Ready For Election Day
Get Ready For Election Day
We’re heading down the home stretch in this year’s fall elections. Early in-person voting that began Sept. 22 concludes this Saturday, Nov. 4. The actual Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 7. Next week this time – Wednesday, Nov. 8 – we should know the results of the elections. 11/01/2023 12:00 AM
Barking Dog Issue Should Be Addressed
Barking Dog Issue Should Be Addressed
Oct. 19, 2023 Editor, News Gazette: Ah ... how nice to open the windows for a good night’s sleep with the cooler weather upon us. Nope ... had to shut them again because of the relentless, annoying barking and baying of dogs from the three nearby kennels. 10/25/2023 12:00 AM
‘A Sensible Compromise’ For Lake Merriweather
‘A Sensible Compromise’ For Lake Merriweather
Oct. 23, 2023 Editor, The News-Gazette: The Maury River flows entirely in Rockbridge County. It is a source of recreation, tourism and the source of drinking water for the city of Lexington. Part of the Maury is already a designated “Scenic River of Virginia.” To say the least, this river is of important ecological and economic importance to the county. Above the beloved Goshen pass is a large dam (1,300 feet x 43 feet tall) encompassing a lake (when full) of almost 400 acres and with a drainage area of 85 square miles. 10/25/2023 12:00 AM
Former N-G Reporter Praised For Series
Former N-G Reporter Praised For Series
Editor, The News-Gazette: We’re not at all surprised to learn that the reporter you have mentored, Hope Huger, won first place in the feature series category for weekly newspapers of 6,000-9,000 circulation in the National Newspaper Association’s Better Newspaper contest for her series on the Hosting Ukrainian Families (HUF) effort here. 10/25/2023 12:00 AM
For Clark
For Clark
Editor, The News Gazette: This letter is to endorse Michele Clark for treasurer of Rockbridge County. I have known Michele for many years and have served with her on church and community projects. 10/25/2023 12:00 AM
For Burant
For Burant
Editor, The News-Gazette: Kathy Burant and I met over 30 years ago as teachers in the first Rockbridge/Virginia Tech Masters of Education cohort. Later, we were both involved parents of Rockbridge County High athletes. From the start, I admired Kathy’s enthusiasm and dedication. 10/25/2023 12:00 AM
For Ojure
For Ojure
Editor, The News-Gazette: Lenna Ojure will be a compassionate, well-informed school board member for the Buffalo District if elected to serve on the Rockbridge County School Board. 10/25/2023 12:00 AM

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