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Editorials
Green stimulus
1/6/2009
A massive stimulus package of nearly $600 billion holds promise for the economy, and could mean more federal spending on infrastructure and energy efficiency projects. An estimated $400 billion in that bill will repair lots of bridges and roads, but what will they all lead to? Nothing — unless we first start building bridges and roads between our economic, climate, and education concerns, and start appreciating the way they’re all connected. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Give the guy a chance
1/6/2009
Give the guy a chanceAn unfortunate sign of the times. I saw a bumper sticker on a car on Main Street the other day that said "2009-2013, The End of an Error." Having seen a similar one months ago for the outgoing president, I was a bit let down by ... | 0 comments
Feeling fleeced
1/6/2009
Feeling fleeced My daughters and I attended the girls varsity basketball game at Kettle Run High School on Jan. 2. I presumed it would be free, or at the least an inexpensive night out for me and my girls. My daughters are 6 and 7 and were very excited about ... | 0 comments
WARF is great facility, needs your support
1/6/2009
WARF is great facility, needs your supportThe purpose of this letter is to call to the attention of all Fauquier residents the need to support and use of the awesome Warrenton Aquatics and Recreation Facility (WARF).WARF needs the support of our medical and business communities, and citizens of the community. The ... | 0 comments
Planners need to take close look at amendment request
1/6/2009
Planners need to take close look at amendment request The county's planning efforts for the development and expansion of the Bealeton District is a plan that sounds good and may look good on paper, but the land is in a flood zone/wetlands. I called FEMA to make inquiries about homes ... | 0 comments
Ringing in the new year
1/6/2009
Ringing in the new year I would like to thank Giant, Safeway, Sears, and Walmart for providing a place for the Salvation Army Red Kettle bell ringers this year and all those of every faith who contributed, many of whom may have done without so they could add to the ... | 0 comments