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October 29, 2009
Frye deserves support in upcoming election
I have had the honor of working with Terry Frye since July 2008.
October 27, 2009
Don’t let split vote take BVU from city
Bristol Virginia City Council should not give BVU away to become an independent authority.
Writer urges voter referendum on issue
A public referendum is probably the only objective way to decide if Bristol Virginia Utilities should become an authority.
October 25, 2009
Deeds a proven leader; will boost education
I am a member of the United Auto Workers Local 2807.
Couple supports Dulcie Mumpower on Nov. 3
As residents of Washington County we are proud to have been represented on the Board of Supervisors by Dulcie Mumpower for the last 16 years.
Writer thinks health care stance a game-changer
I recently read your headline article of Oct. 21, about the final gubernatorial debate having “no game-changing instant” with great interest.
October 24, 2009
Writer backs plan for BVU to separate
After 40 years of employment for an authority in Virginia plus the same tenure observing other authority experiences nearby I would like to make this contribution to the BVU debate.
Nurse urges patients to show patience
I am writing in response to two previous letters concerning health care professionals.
Writer opposes change to hate crime law
I am very concerned over any of the proposed legislation referred to as “hate crime legislation.”
BVU should become its own authority
In many ways, Bristol Virginia Utilities already operates as “an authority” – it has separate employees with separate payroll and benefits; it has a separate board of directors; but more importantly, it has separate funding sources – from ratepayers instead of taxpayers.
October 23, 2009
Red Cross serves people, needs in area
How many times have you heard people complain that legislators south of Roanoke or north of Knoxville just don’t know we exist?
Regional president backs Terry Frye
For the past eight years, Bristol, Va., has been fortunate to have Terry Frye as its Commissioner of Revenue.
Writer likes Thomas, says he’s fair, honest
Please keep his column in the Bristol Herald Courier.
October 22, 2009
Writer Backs Joe Straten In Taylor District
In response to the informative article recently discussing the candidates for Board of Supervisors, I have a few remarks about an outstanding candidate. His name is Joe Straten and he is running in the Taylor District.
Writer Urges Support For Patton, Wampler
I find it very exciting to know that the voices of the people are being heard.
Health Care Reform Needed By Everyone
I can’t remember and few today can remember the Great Depression.
Cowan Asserts That His Position Is Unchanged
Joe Tolbert’s letter of Oct. 13 distorted the content of my letter of Sept. 24, in a fumbling attempt to once again discredit God’s Word.
October 18, 2009
Consider How All Patients Deserve To Be Treated
I am writing this letter to serve as a reminder to medical staff that patient are real people!
Writer Praises Collaborative Rail Efforts
Imagine, not just restoring passenger train service but riding much faster trains!
October 17, 2009
Widespread Greed Prompted Current Collapse
As “we the people” watch the news of an ever darkening economy and people losing their jobs and homes, let us not forget how this all started in the first place: When corporate America, in its greed, began to outsource America’s jobs, starting with the clothing and textile industries in the 1970s.
Writer Asserts That God Gives, Government Takes
Recently I contrasted God and government. Here’s more: God gives. Government takes.
Bill Bolling Deserves Support In Election
Lieutenant Governor Bill Bolling has shown a strong commitment to bringing new jobs to Virginia.
October 16, 2009
Writer Pleased To See Obama Given Peace Prize
Even though the president may not already accomplished his goals, as he humbly acknowledged, he has offered the world refreshing alternatives to overcome our differences and avoid war.
Writer Ponders BVU Plan To Split From City
For all I do know, the proposed “spinoff” by Bristol Virginia Utilities is the best thing for this city, but my problem is that I don’t know all the facts.
October 15, 2009
Writer Fears BVU Change Is Selling Out
Why create a sovereign Bristol Virginia Utilities Authority for the few vested interests with total autonomy, that they can quickly reshape once chartered, which will effectively be unaccountable to the taxpayers/citizens/consumers of the services who created, paid for, own, and sustain the present BVU asset and currently control it?
Writer Questions Pitts’ Logic In Recent Column
Further, in his column he states “You need only to look at Iran to know the separation of church and state is a good thing.” I am not sure how to interpret this statement.
Writer Compares Obama To Britain’s Chamberlain
As we know, 15 months later Nazi Germany invaded Poland which initiated World War II.
October 11, 2009
Writer Supports Plan To Turn Bristol Virginia Utilities Into An Authority
I am in support of the proposal to turn Bristol Virginia Utilities into an authority. I think this is in the best interest of the city of Bristol, Va.
Writer Questions Plan To Separate Bristol Virginia Utilities From City
The proposed transfer of BVU assets to a newly formed board appears to have very little merit and will not really bring in more revenue to the city.
October 10, 2009
Principle Of Sowing, Reaping Affects Everyone
One of many examples of this can be seen in Leviticus 26:16 and following, wherein God says in essence: “Trust honor and obey me and I will bless you. If you do not, then my wrath will be poured out upon you.”
