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November 07, 2009
Writer urges others to save, prepare
The money supply has been doubled, out of thin air, in the last year, in addition to all of the previous increases.
Company appreciates response for family
Bristol is fortunate to have the Courtyard by Marriott and its fine employees.
Writer supports spanking at school
Recently in Bristol, Tenn., the director of schools recommended that corporal punishment be dropped.
Writer Notes Similarities In Processes
As a consumer I would prefer that companies paying for lobbying Congress reduce the price for their product or service. This is a good reason for terms limits on all levels of our government.
November 06, 2009
What could have been? writer asks
Who could have been?
Writer wants mail to stay in Bristol
There are good and dedicated men and women working at the 6th Street Post Office and the one at Volunteer Parkway.
Writer revisits Biblical argument with Cowan
Several things become apparent while reading Vince Cowan’s letters.
November 05, 2009
Global warming theory leaves many questions
Aren’t statistics wonderful?
Workers, retirees need more income
I am confused.
November 04, 2009
Writer opposes vote to create BVU authority
With the rancorous, whirlwind divorce of BVU and our city, it will be only a matter of time before other utilities do the same.
Nurse Practitioner Week celebrated Nov. 8-14
As the president of Southwest Virginia Council of Nurse Practitioners, I am proud to announce Nov. 8-14 as Nurse Practitioner week.
Writer laments vote to form BVU authority
Regarding City Council’s recent vote on the BVU Authority Act, things do not necessarily have to be the way they are.
Writer supports plan for new medical college
“Is it a dream….or a Nightmare?” the Nov. 1, 2009, Bristol Herald Courier headline asks about the proposed King College medical school. May it be a dream come true!
November 01, 2009
Writer backs Mumpower, Jack McCrady
Two challengers want you to believe their incumbent opponents are against bringing jobs to Washington County.
Writer urges change in delegate race
Bud Phillips has sat comfortably as a delegate in the Second District for too long.
Consider your taxes when you make choice
Before we head to the polls on Tuesday, Nov. 3, I urge everyone to get out their tax bills due in December and compare them to your 2008 bill. Did anyone’s go down?
Writer wants change in leadership
The letter by Mr. Ingle was amusing.
Former opponent backs Shortt on Nov. 3
In 2003 I had the opportunity to seek election to the Board of Supervisors as the Republican Party nominee against Ronnie Shortt in Wise County’s District One.
Writer urges others to support Terry Frye
Citizens of Bristol, Va., let me encourage you to re-elect Terry Frye as Commissioner of Revenue on Nov. 3.
Straten outlines goals, qualifications for office
I find it interesting that Mr. Singleton would write a letter supporting Jack McCrady for reelection and then spend the bulk of the text denigrating me and my qualifications for the office.
Writer says Shortt works hard on jobs
Ronnie Shortt stands up to be counted present when critical local coal miner jobs are at stake.
Writer wants Straten as new supervisor
Apparently, there are a lot of people living in Washington County, Va., who have no clue as to what is going on in the county.
October 31, 2009
Writer urges voter support Creigh Deeds
Bob McDonnell should scare the daylights out of you!
Writer cites Mumpower with flood responsibility
I would like to comment about the letter that stated we should be there for Mrs. Mumpower.
Former department head backs Mumpower in race
Until retiring last year, I was director of the Washington County, Va., Department of Social Services for 36 years.
Snapshot opinion on upcoming elections
Get out and vote your conscience. Ignore the attack ads and judge the candidates on their stand on the issues that are important to you.
October 30, 2009
Jack McCrady deserves second term
I have been paying close attention to issues raised by the candidates for supervisor representing the Taylor District of Washington County.
Writer supports Dulcie Mumpower
As transpires in nearly every election, whether it be local, state or federal, things are told that are either misconstrued or simply just not true altogether.
October 29, 2009
Writer backs Mumpower for supervisor
It is with great pleasure that I write this letter to let the public know that I have served with Mrs. Dulcie Mumpower for eight years on the Washington County Social Services Board.
Creigh Deeds will support education in area, beyond
The upcoming gubernatorial campaign results should be of a major concern to those who have any concern with local education and the state of our high schools.
