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July 17, 2008
Tip of hat to another local country star
I appreciate your article on the Statler Brothers’ induction in the Country Music Hall of Fame (“Statlers bring further distinction to Staunton,” June 29). I have been a fan of theirs since their beginning.Campaigning, not serving, Saxman’s focus
The citizens of the 20th District have a delegate who did not spend all of his time at the General Assembly working for us.July 08, 2008
Why won’t Hanger give it up already?
I am writing to say enough is enough. Three weeks after Kurt Michael stepped down as chairman of the Augusta County Republican Committee, I read that state Sen. Emmett Hanger is out attacking him and the committee again (“Hanger chastised by GOP ‘club,’ ” June 27).Allen, council allies shove feet in mouths
I find Councilman Bruce Allen’s comment to The News Virginian (“Allen joins City Council for first time today, though presence already felt,” June 30) regarding the firing of City Manager Doug Walker interesting: “I just didn’t think he was taking the city in the direction it needed to go.”July 05, 2008
Bulletin board would boost downtown business
After reading about the downtown being in need of something to bring more traffic to it, a thought came to mind.5 changes to improve government
Everyone seems to want change in our government, except our government itself!June 23, 2008
Reasons why Walker was not rehired
For those who ask why City Manager Doug Walker was not re-hired, consider the following.June 18, 2008
Waynesboro needs new system
Thirty-nine years ago I completed Warren Coleman’s senior course in government and graduated from Waynesboro High School.June 17, 2008
Thanks for making derby a success
Soap Box Derby thank you.Waynesboro takes toll on average family
If you think that you would like to spend family time this summer at Waynesboro’s War Memorial Pool, think again! The cost for a family season pass is $120 up front! Period. One-hundred-twenty dollars!June 10, 2008
Donors should get first pick for organs
The generosity of live organ donors like Ann Hanna is wonderful (“Giving friendship new life: New Hope woman donating her kidney to a friend in need,” June 5).Kate Collins staff deserves applause
Kate Collins Middle School secretaries, teachers and administrators recently had to manage an unforeseen tragedy in the loss of a beloved teacher and friend, Glenn Anderson (“Augusta soccer loses two coaches,” May 20).Donors should get first pick for organs
The generosity of live organ donors like Ann Hanna is wonderful (“Giving friendship new life: New Hope woman donating her kidney to a friend in need,” June 5).Kate Collins staff deserves applause
Kate Collins Middle School secretaries, teachers and administrators recently had to manage an unforeseen tragedy in the loss of a beloved teacher and friend, Glenn Anderson (“Augusta soccer loses two coaches,” May 20).June 09, 2008
Goodlatte’s FairTax doesn’t add up
Every few years, U.S. Rep. Bob Goodlatte, R-Roanoke, comes out with a “bright” idea.Implications about Walker, Hausrath are wrong
Although, as a Staunton resident, I have no dog in the current Waynesboro city officials’ dog fight, I do, however, have an interest in assuring that the press and public have an accurate accounting of Doug Walker’s purchase of a Lofton Lake share (“Retreat connects Walker, Hausrath,” June 5).June 06, 2008
Article, editorial were unfounded
Your innuendo inferring a conflict of interest because the Walker and Hausrath families both have an ownership interest in Lofton Lake boggles the imagination (“Retreat connects Walker, Hausrath,” June 5).June 05, 2008
Taxpayers deserve better treatment
As a member of the silent majority, who follows the local news and rolls her eyes at the arguments of the City Council and its inability to help this city solve serious matters, I must stand up and say, “Whoa!”June 02, 2008
Doug Walker was full of workable solutions
As a resident of Waynesboro for the last 6 years, I have been an enthusiastic observer of the Waynesboro City Council meetings on TV.Many thanks owed to ‘one of the best’
Glenn Anderson was my sixth-grade math teacher.‘An empty chair at the table’
A plaintive, heart-wrenching song from the Civil War sings: “There is an empty chair at the table.”May 29, 2008
When will it end?
When will the bloodletting stop? When will the vicious, venomous behaviors of City Council members (old and new) run its course? When will the new majority and new minority call a truce and let the pain subside? I do not believe the Waynesboro citizenry can expect a change for the better any time soon. In fact, future events may get worse. Why? The hurt, pain, anger and frustration suffered by the old minority has lasted too long for a reconciliation of the parties in the near future. The arrogance of the old majority is too raw and recent. The citizens of Waynesboro have witnessed two good men, Bob Lunger and Doug Walker, sacrificed because they got caught in the crossfire of the two warring factions. How many more good civil servants must be sacrificed on the altar of venomous, petty behaviors? Neither side has displayed the Christian values for which this community is famous. Neither side has shown the necessary humanity needed to rise above the anger and hurt so that the citizens of Waynesboro can face the challenges of the future united. As one senior citizen said to me, “They treated Doug Walker like the Romans treated Jesus. Nobody should be treated like that on television, nobody.” Signed, That Damn Yankee. David O’Brien WaynesboroTune in for the ‘best show in town’
The best show in town this week is Channel 14 from about 9:10 to 9:35 p.m.May 28, 2008
Problem with humans
In response to Jean Cyhanick’s letter (“What’s wrong with the human race?” May 25): Undoubtedly, No. 1 in my mind would be the DeJarnette/Hitler mindset of “race purists” who propagated forced involuntary sterilizations, among other acts of intolerable cruelty to their victims who, probably, hadn’t even been anesthetized prior to their “procedure.”City Manager situation sends curious message
The callous firing of City Manager Doug Walker (“Walker quits post,” May 28) should send a chill through the residents of Waynesboro, even through those who voted recently to empower the new gang of three.May 21, 2008
Garden Center offers exemplary service
Letter to the editor: On May 10, I was shopping at the Waynesboro Garden Center.Offer of thanks to Waynesboro voters
Letter to the editor: Having reached the end of a long campaign, I wanted to take a moment to give thanks to a number of people.May 19, 2008
New offer could revitalize Exopland
At the epicenter of Fishersville, we find ourselves at a crossroads.May 12, 2008
