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May 17, 2008

Liberal Arlingtonian racists and bigots

What a bunch of racists — liberal Arlingtonians voicing concerns over the influx of illegal aliens from Prince William County at a recent County Board meeting.

Vote for Connolly in the Democratic primaries

Those of us that vote in the 11th Congressional District will elect a new Congressman in November. To deal with our growing domestic problems and to help redirect our foreign policy, we need strong, progressive leadership in this position.

Waste of taxpayer dollars in Virginia

It is my understanding that the Virginia Department of Health has “hired” a company to survey people in Virginia regarding health issues. 


May 16, 2008

Have more compassion for the elderly among us

I am led to believe that many of our old people are not being given the compassion and kindness that they richly deserve and desperately need. People need to realize that growing old is probably the greatest of all challenges. Thoughtful and kind people can make it less difficult.

Whose responsible for controlling speeding?

Without any law enforcement in sight, motorists continue to ignore posted speed limits throughout the City of Manassas.

Comments on senior day program

Joanne Koenig Coste, a nationally recognized Alzheimer’s expert and the author of the groundbreaking book, “Learning to Speak Alzheimer’s,” sent the following comments upon hearing of the Board of County Supervisors’ decision to close the Manassas Senior Day Program.


May 15, 2008

Arts center should not be a priority

It is appreciated the article that Mr. Scarton wrote regarding the George Mason University Performing Arts Center. However, how, in good faith, can Prince William County “cough up” $26,400,000 in these acknowledged hard times for citizens?

Improve hospital, don’t give it away

Recently, editions of the Manassas Journal Messenger and the Washington Post carried a one page ad paid for by the Prince William Hospital and Inova, again promoting the merger of the two institutions.


May 14, 2008

Writer demands proof from Pineda

Mr. Pineda continues to rant about a lot of issues and topics most of which are not related to today’s illegal alien situation. 

Stop keeping up with the Joneses

After reading today’s opinion piece from The (Waynesboro) News Virginian, (Borrowers beware of government’s hand), I just had to chime in.


May 13, 2008

Rezoning agricultural land in the county

It was of great disappointment and deep hurt that the Prince William Board of County Supervisors (7-1) decided to rezone 152 acres of A1, agricultural land to Planned Business District in the Bristow and Brentsville community of agricultural, historical and residential living — especially as their appointed planning commissioners were completely in denial of this rezoning.


May 12, 2008

Dog bite prevention week is on its way

May 18 to 24 is Dog Bite Prevention Week. One way to create a dangerous dog is to chain it to a tree or doghouse and leave it to pace the same patch of dirt for years on end.

Writer disappointed in supervisors’ decision

I am writing to express my disfavor with the vote cast by the Board of County Supervisors, in favor of closing down the Manassas Senior Day Program.

Hooray for Kermit Dance and Sheryl Bass

My husband and I had the honor to help campaign and work the polls for Kermit Dance.

Homeland security begins at home

When I read Mr. Bradish’s April 29 letter, I was surprised that he had used another person’s quotation. Namely “What are we going to do about the foreigners trespassing in our country.” I believe that statement came from Geronimo or Sitting Bull; maybe Powatan.


May 11, 2008

Unspoken portions of the county’s tax

Although Prince William County has finally approved the base rate percentage of the upcoming real estate tax, most taxpayers are not aware or conscious about the four other segments of fees (another form of taxes) that are attached to the annual real estate tax.

Traffic is out of control on Woodbridge street

My mother in law lives on East Longview Drive in Woodbridge and I am over there almost every day and it is absolutely ridiculous at the traffic they way they run up and down that street.

A job well done at Okra’s in Old Town

Hats off to the owner and staff of Okra’s for a wonderful jazz(blues)fest recently. There was great music, food, crafts and activities for the kids.


May 10, 2008

Freedom of speech in Prince William County

In reference to a May 7 Potomac News article written by William Westhoff titled “Frank Principi is the hero of PWC,” in which Mr. Westhoff referred to “many obnoxious citizens.”

Jacobsen is his own perfect example

Gary Jacobsen’s column “You, too, can be a columnist” in the May 6 addition of the Potomac News is right on target.

Barack Obama is the real thing

The more the media attacks Barack Obama while giving a pass to Hillary “NAFTA” Clinton and John “100 Years” McCain, the more convinced I become that Obama is the real thing.

Thank you everybody for your support

I would like to thank all of those who supported me on May 6 in my campaign for Dumfries Town Council.

There is not enough room for all to come

In Wednesday’s edition, the Potomac News had three letters about illegal immigration.


May 09, 2008

Hogan letter to editor requires a response

I do not normally feel the need to join in the discussion here, but Michael Hogan’s letter on May 7 gave me a brilliant idea.

To those against illegal immigration

Those against illegal immigration, starting today, boycott all Mexican products, including our food, beer, tequila and our labor.

A delightful night at the new symphony

On Sunday, I attended the first concert of the newly formed Dominion Symphony Orchestra and the concert was wonderful.

More information on Stephen Hawking

Stephen Hawking is a world renowned theoretical physicist whose work on black holes in the universe and his discovery of “Hawking Radiation” whose ideas or observations have extended beyond theoretical physics. I first saw this on the Larry King show where he was interviewed.


May 08, 2008

Show up for hearing on transportation

The Commonwealth of Virginia will hold a public hearing on the downsized six-year transportation plan. The recent Virginia Supreme Court decision eliminates funding sources for the Northern Virginia Transit Authority.

Inaugural concert a great success

There is a new and extremely rare jewel in the crown of Prince William County in the form of the new Dominion Symphony Orchestra of Prince William, which gave its inaugural concert to a capacity crowd Sunday, May 4 at St. Paul United Methodist Church in Woodbridge.


May 07, 2008

Governor revives metro rail to Dulles

Common sense prevails at the U.S. Department of Transportation. The feds have now approved the subway extension to Dulles Airport. This decision should have been a “slam dunk” since Northern Virginia has the second worst traffic congestion in the nation.

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