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Out Of The Past

Published on Wed, 11/08/2023 - 12:00am

50 Years Ago

Nov. 7, 1973

‘Commit To Candidates Of Law And Decency’

Published on Wed, 11/08/2023 - 12:00am

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.

‘Jesus’ Return Is Rapidly Approaching’

Published on Wed, 11/08/2023 - 12:00am

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.

Locks Missing On Some Doors At W&L Law

Published on Wed, 11/08/2023 - 12:00am

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.

For Whitesell

Published on Wed, 11/01/2023 - 12:00am

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.

For Clark

Published on Wed, 11/01/2023 - 12:00am

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.

For Ayers

Published on Wed, 11/01/2023 - 12:00am

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.

For Harris

Published on Wed, 11/01/2023 - 12:00am

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.

Get Ready For Election Day

Published on Wed, 11/01/2023 - 12:00am
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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.

Goodbye, Friend

Published on Wed, 11/01/2023 - 12:00am

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.

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