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Voting In Church Not Un-American

Published on Wed, 02/01/2023 - 12:00am

Jan. 25, 2023 Editor, The News-Gazette: I was sorry to read that Cynthia Atkins experienced extreme dismay upon discovering that she would have to enter a church to cast her vote in the Jan. 11 special election. Her discomfort increased when she pulled into the church parking lot. Once inside the church, she became uncomfortable as she “felt the heavy power and symbolism.”

Corporate Y Board ‘Thumbed Noses’ At Rockbridge

Published on Wed, 02/01/2023 - 12:00am

Jan. 30, 2023 Editor, The News-Gazette: Recently I received a letter from the YMCA of Virginia’s Blue Ridge, parent organization to the Rockbridge Area YMCA. After thanking me for my “generous support” in 2022, the “Vice President of Development” continued: “… the Y does so much … to strengthen the communities it serves …” Not lately, Madame Vice President. The popular director of the Rockbridge Area YMCA was terminated in a corporate ambush with no justification given. In doing so, regional executives thumbed their noses at Rockbridge County, Lexington, the local board of directors, the employees, membership and area youth. Consequently, our aspirations for a new building are crippled. As of last November, the same executives had endorsed the enterprise. So much for development and strengthening communities.

More Elections Looming In 2023

Published on Wed, 01/25/2023 - 12:00am
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We are already heading into another election cycle. We just held a special election to fill the seat formerly held by the late Del. Ronnie Campbell and now plans are being made for the next elections. There will be no less than 25 local offices up for grabs in this fall’s elections. (See page 1 story for details.)

Reasonable Childhood Independence Bill Backed

Published on Wed, 01/25/2023 - 12:00am

Jan. 23, 2023 Editor, The News-Gazette: When we lived in Northern Virginia, my wife and I joked that neighbors might call Child Protective Services on us for letting our girls play in the front yard without us. That’s a sad sort of gallows humor for simply fostering independence in our kids.

Storming The Castle

Published on Wed, 01/25/2023 - 12:00am
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My copy of Prince H a r r y ’s memoir “Spare” arrived this past weekend. I have yet to crack the spine of the book, but I have read excerpts that bring to light an insider’s look at the lives of the not so merry wives of Windsor and their harried husbands.

Coverage Of MLK Parade Appreciated

Published on Wed, 01/25/2023 - 12:00am

Jan. 22, 2023 Editor, The News-Gazette: Since I was not able to attend the MLK march on the 16th, I really enjoyed your photographic coverage of the event. The pictures really told the story: a huge turnout of local folks celebrating the progress toward justice we’ve made so far and committed to the ongoing work of righting age-old and persistent wrongs. It is great to see a full page of good news! Thanks to all those who organized these events. ANNE HANSEN Rockbridge Baths

Out Of Past

Published on Wed, 01/25/2023 - 12:00am

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‘Tails Wagging The Dog’ In D.C.

Published on Wed, 01/25/2023 - 12:00am

Jan. 19, 2023 Editor, The News-Gazette: America is now a tale of tails wagging the dog.

Electoral Board Responds To Letter

Published on Wed, 01/25/2023 - 12:00am

Jan. 23, 2023 Editor, The News Gazette: I am writing in response to a letter to the editor in the Jan. 18 edition from Cynthia Atkins regarding a polling precinct being located in a religious facility. On behalf of the Rockbridge Electoral Board, I would like to address several concerns Ms. Atkins expressed in her letter.

Lee-Jackson Day Coverage ‘Sad Statement’

Published on Wed, 01/25/2023 - 12:00am

Jan. 22, 2023 Editor, The News-Gazette: After enjoying the full coverage of the community’s Martin Luther King Parade in last week’s paper, it was surprising to turn the page and see a massive spread devoted to a step back in history. Apparently, The News-Gazette never received the news that our commonwealth abolished Lee-Jackson Day in 2020.

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