Op/Ed for GoDanRiver

Rock stars and jobs

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 02:41:00 EDT

Are we electing a rock star president? and I’d rather have those 12 jobs back

Under investigation

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 02:25:00 EDT

what we think: the public deserves answers in the theater child case

Public financing and what’s new

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 04:11:00 EDT

Obama has earned scorn for this and So much for learning what’s new

His money, my money

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 04:07:00 EDT

what we think: why argue where campaign contributions come from?

Bickering, confusion

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 16:44:00 EDT

It pains me that nowhere in the bickering and confusion about what to do with Eden’s Draper and Douglass schools were the children who attend them or learning objectives that might be accomplished there discussed.

What has the troop surge accomplished?

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 04:20:00 EDT

In the days and months to come, consider Iraq for what it really is

Marshall makes his mark

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 04:15:00 EDT

what we think: a new supervisor shakes things up

No gold stars here

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 15:38:00 EDT

If Rockingham students prepared for tests like the school board addresses major issues – such as building and renovating schools – we’d see a whole lot of head scratching and a landslide of bad grades.

The boys of 15 summers

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 01:02:00 EDT

Our view — the Danville Register & Bee’s editorial: We congratulate the Danville Braves on their 15 years in Danville and thank their many players for memories that will last a lifetime.

Plan on it

Sun, 20 Jul 2008 01:56:00 EDT

Our view — the Danville Register & Bee’s editorial: Danville’s marked bicycle lanes are a reminder that cyclists have a place on our streets but there’s a lot more to do to make this a bike-friendly city.

One duplex and Afghanistan

Sat, 19 Jul 2008 02:42:00 EDT

All that for just one duplex and Take the fight to al-Qaida

The rest of the story

Sat, 19 Jul 2008 01:49:00 EDT

I support a transportation plan that would provide money not just for Northern Virginia and Hampton Roads, but for our part of Virginia as well

Crossword change

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 13:01:00 EDT

I totally agree with the gentleman’s letter on Tuesday and I’m happy to learn that I’m not the only unhappy camper regarding the change of crossword puzzles.

Supporting Scales

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 13:00:01 EDT

Though I do not live in his district, I would like to urge every one who can to vote to re-elect Tim Scales to the Rockingham County Board of Education.

Downtown parking

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 04:15:00 EDT

How about free parking?

A ‘no’ vote for all reasons

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 04:11:00 EDT

Our view — the Danville Register & Bee’s editorial: Refusing to raise taxes to pay for the core government function of road and bridge construction wasn’t a principled stand this year.

Good ideas never stood a chance

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 05:57:00 EDT

I am proud to have been a part of protecting your hard-earned dollars during a time we are all struggling to put gas in our cars and food on our tables

Danville rocks!

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 05:53:00 EDT

Hootie & the Blowfish put on a great show in Danville

55 mph, again

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 05:51:01 EDT

Our view — the Danville Register & Bee’s editorial: The federal government should let people who want to buy more $4-per-gallon gas do so by keeping today’s higher speed limits in place.

What just happened?

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 04:12:00 EDT

Virginia has missed an opportunity to fix its transportation problems the right way

High-tech annoyances

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 04:09:00 EDT

Our view — the Danville Register & Bee’s editorial: Pittsylvania County Schools should listen to its principals and restrict student cell phone use on campus.

Returning the favor

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 16:11:00 EDT

The Lord’s Ford Pantry in Eden has given so much to the community that’s it’s time the community returned the favor.

Party building

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 03:15:00 EDT

Our view — the Danville Register & Bee’s editorial: The party building work by the Obama campaign in Southside Virginia this year will help Democrats long after this presidential race is history.

Puzzling crossword

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 14:49:00 EDT

No doubt, you cater to your educated readers, but someone must ask that consideration be given to bring back the puzzle most readers can complete facilely, even if it means having two puzzles. Move something over to make room for it.

Costly trash

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 04:55:00 EDT

Our view — the Danville Register & Bee’s editorial: Illegal tire dumps aren’t just a local nuisance, they’re a problem that has cost Virginia’s taxpayers millions in clean-up costs.

The (city manager) search is on

Sun, 13 Jul 2008 06:00:01 EDT

The candidate should realize that it is a privilege to be entrusted with the charge of helping to lead this city into its next phase of prosperity

The (city manager) search is on

Sun, 13 Jul 2008 05:00:00 EDT

I am not sure who works for who in this city. Perhaps the City Council doesn’t know either

A tale of two campaigns

Sun, 13 Jul 2008 04:00:00 EDT

Our view — the Danville Register & Bee’s editorial: As we enter the dog days of summer, Democratic challenger Tom Perriello has already run a more aggressive campaign than incumbent Virgil Goode.

Throw back the tilapia, now!

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 13:19:00 EDT

Tilapia is bad for you, worse than doughnuts and cheeseburgers. Might as well eat a double-chili-cheeseburger buried in pastrami, corn dogs, onion rings, eggs and Utah fry sauce as eat a fresh, farmed-raised tilapia.

Energy, health care and patriotism

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 07:01:00 EDT

Congress can fix this now, VOP takes time to listen and What is real patriotism?

What does Danville want?

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 06:58:00 EDT

Our view — the Danville Register & Bee’s editorial: Asking Danvillians what they want in a new city manager will probably attract as many different answers as replies.

Thank you!

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 18:32:00 EDT

I would like to commend Hardee’s for its continued good work for the senior citizens of the area. It is wonderful to see so many seniors come out and enjoy the great country music and bluegrass music.

Walnut Cove Healthcare

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 18:31:01 EDT

I want to thank everyone at Walnut Cove Healthcare for the loving care that was shown to Aunt Bessie Stultz during her stay there from February until the Lord called her home June 27. You went the extra mile in meeting her needs.

We’re pulling for them

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 14:12:00 EDT

Business owners throughout Rockingham County are optimistic about their chances, noting downtown revitalization – in both cities – and the increased foot traffic on the towns’ streets. We’re pulling for them.

Israel, Gwaltney, illegals, Johnson and global warming

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 04:55:01 EDT

The enemy at their gates, No one should get that, What do they have to do today to get into America?, What kind of society is it? and Where did this come from?

Time for study

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 04:52:00 EDT

Our view — the Danville Register & Bee’s editorial: Pittsylvania County’s Recreation Advisory Board is the best place to study the Blairs Community Center’s future.

Webb says no

Wed, 09 Jul 2008 12:25:00 EDT

Our view — the Danville Register & Bee’s editorial: U.S. Sen. Jim Webb would have brought a lot to Barack Obama’s presidential campaign, but he belongs in the Senate working for Virginia.

The democratic process

Wed, 09 Jul 2008 11:36:00 EDT

This letter is written in response to the comments made by Mr. Billy Vestal in the June 25 issue of the Eden Daily News concerning the municipal service districts. It was reported in the newspaper article that on June 17 the Eden City Council voted unanimously to approve the municipal service districts in the old Leaksville and Draper sections of Eden.

Bravo!

Wed, 09 Jul 2008 09:40:00 EDT

Rockingham County’s theatergoers of Eden, Madison, Mayodan, Reidsville, Stoneville and Wentworth love the live stage experience. We’ll travel throughout the Piedmont Triad, Virginia and New York City to keep up our role as the audience.

Moving on, the Fourth of July, energy, Jimmy and yield

Wed, 09 Jul 2008 02:31:00 EDT

It’s time for us to move on, I’m proud of my country, A wonderful celebration, Warner right on energy, Is Jimmy coming back? and But do it all carefully

Poised for growth

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 16:21:00 EDT

Wentworth, which bears the name of the second marquis of Rockingham, should be proud of its history and its recent progress. It should also prepare for growth.

An ongoing process

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 05:11:00 EDT

The recent testing for pharmaceuticals and cosmetic residues in drinking water should lead to even more studies about what constitutes safe drinking water.

Dangerous moments

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 06:06:00 EDT

Pittsylvania County has responded correctly to last month’s radio interference problems between emergency dispatchers and rescuers in the field.

Trade Act travesty

Sat, 05 Jul 2008 06:08:00 EDT

As long as this country continues to pursue global trade, it has a duty to ensure that the American workers who lose their jobs get all the help they need.

The spirit

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 05:00:00 EDT

Independence Day is a reminder that American democracy is not a spectator sport.

Awareness

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 17:02:00 EDT

Patient advocacy and public education have brought problems out of the shadows and introduced local families to a large network of support and resources as they struggle to help their loved ones.

Education, old meds, kittens and a bad idea

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 04:56:00 EDT

Richmond bureaucrats and bad parents are to blame, It doesn’t happen that way, Why just dump kittens?, Much more to worry about and What will they say then?

His last day

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 04:49:00 EDT

Our view — the Danville Register & Bee’s editorial: Jerry Gwaltney saved Danville from an economic depression — and the foolish notion that it could stay the same and survive.

4 percent

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 04:49:00 EDT

Our view — the Danville Register & Bee’s editorial: Pittsylvania County’s meals tax is a welcome step toward shifting the burden of funding local government services away from property owners.

58 years of experience

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 02:06:00 EDT

Our view — the Danville Register & Bee’s editorial: Stokes Daniels, John Hamlin and Pete Castiglione are examples to new City Council members of how to deal with challenging times and tough problems.

Energy efficient choices are here

Sun, 29 Jun 2008 02:08:00 EDT

The role of OPEC Not!, as a volunteer citizens’ study and advocacy group, is to research, promote and champion new building materials, technologies and energy-related companies

Keeping Goodyear

Sun, 29 Jun 2008 02:04:00 EDT

Our view — the Danville Register & Bee’s editorial: Modernizing Danville’s Goodyear plant is some of the best economic development news this community has ever received.

Gwaltney and the Veterans Memorial

Sun, 29 Jun 2008 02:02:00 EDT

Gwaltney worked hard for the Veterans Memorial

On target, changing times and follow the contract

Sat, 28 Jun 2008 01:54:00 EDT

Marshall was on target, Quite a change for blacks and Just follow the contract

Cooling the shelter

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 11:12:00 EDT

A state inspector gave the shelter only “conditional approval” until operators could control the temperature, which was 82 when he reviewed the facility June 11. It was 9 a.m. A day later, a thermometer inside the shelter read 95 degrees mid-afternoon.

What about Chatham?

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 02:33:00 EDT

What about Chatham?

At home here

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 02:25:00 EDT

Our view — the Danville Register & Bee’s editorial: Home Depot’s opening is part of a larger plan to reinvent the local economy with new jobs, new tax revenue and more shopping choices.

The war, traffic lights and Giffen

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 05:33:00 EDT

What are we winning?, Even the city’s traffic lights cost Danvillians too much and Former neighbor is now a good choice for treasurer

Good planning

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 05:31:00 EDT

Our view — the Danville Register & Bee’s editorial: Pittsylvania County’s decision to stop a proposed townhouse development was a good example of thinking ahead — and thinking smart.

China gets it all?

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 03:53:00 EDT

Is it all going to China?

Survey says …

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 03:45:00 EDT

Our view — the Danville Register & Bee’s editorial: Virginians don’t support higher taxes for more road and bridge construction because their leaders are unconvinced — and bitterly divided.

Protecting us?

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 12:55:00 EDT

This zest to regulate is fraught with problems, not the least of which is that it simply doesn’t work.
People still get hurt, and they continue to take advantage of those who are weaker and more vulnerable than them.

Old problem, higher stakes

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 05:20:00 EDT

Our view — the Danville Register & Bee’s editorial: No matter the price of gas, someone will always try to fill their tank without paying for it.

What works?

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 02:55:00 EDT

Our view — the Danville Register & Bee’s editorial: Drilling for American oil and gas only makes sense as part of a much larger strategy to make this an energy independent nation.

Now … or maybe never?

Sun, 22 Jun 2008 02:53:00 EDT

Our view — the Danville Register & Bee’s editorial: The future of the Robertson Bridge could be decided by what happens — or doesn’t happen — in Richmond this week.

Merricks on the transportation issue

Sun, 22 Jun 2008 01:20:00 EDT

The special session on transportation needs to see cooler heads prevail — and exercise restraint with taxpayers’ money

Hurt on the transportation issue

Sun, 22 Jun 2008 01:16:00 EDT

At this time, I am not convinced that raising taxes is justified

Marshall on the transportation issue

Sun, 22 Jun 2008 01:09:00 EDT

We must understand what could cause real transportation problems in Southside

The devolution of manners, maturity and adulthood

Sun, 22 Jun 2008 01:00:00 EDT

Why are we left to grow up in a world where it’s OK to do anything we want without consequences?

New jobs, bad decision and Miller clarifies

Sat, 21 Jun 2008 00:48:01 EDT

Where are our new jobs?, it was just a bad decision and Miller clarifies positions

Good enough for Goode?

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 13:29:01 EDT

Our view — the Danville Register & Bee’s editorial: Virgil Goode needs to endorse — and work hard for — John McCain if he hopes to have any effectiveness in Washington.

Kidnapping leaves questions

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 17:20:00 EDT

The abduction of a 17-year-old Madison boy, reportedly at knifepoint, leaves us with many questions and few answers.

A Habitat thank you

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 12:52:00 EDT

Sheetrock for a 3-bedroom house—Yes, thanks to you, the May 2008, first Rockingham Habitat for Humanity Yard Sale was a success. Your pocket change and spring closet clean-out provided $1,200.

No need to quit, no tax increase and energy

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 04:46:00 EDT

Why quit when you’ve won?, don’t let him raise taxes and America needs that energy

What else can he say?

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 04:42:00 EDT

Our view — the Danville Register & Bee’s editorial: Slinging mud won’t get Jim Gilmore elected to the Senate this year.

‘Strong as ever’

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 12:00:00 EDT

Our dedication to the mission—“Heart to God and Hand to Man”—will remain as strong as ever. We ask for your continued prayers and support.

Residents will suffer

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 11:36:01 EDT

Rockingham County has a shortage of qualified paramedics, and it’s a situation that must be reversed. We can rest assured 911 calls will be answered, but we must remain cognizant of the need for qualified paramedics and offer competitive pay packages when recruiting or retaining these professionals.

Black Family Day

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 11:36:00 EDT

It is unfortunate some cannot accept Black Family Day after 12 years. Allow me to disabuse your minds of the notion that the city of Reidsville (government) supports this event.

Tangled up with Webb?

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 02:09:00 EDT

Our view — the Danville Register & Bee’s editorial: Even if Jim Webb isn’t Barack Obama’s choice for vice president, the fact that he’s being talked about shows how far he’s come in two years.

Kaine and Walton, settlements and Obama

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 04:27:00 EDT

Common sense is needed, early settlement attempts, the Obama we now know and always vote against Kaine

Regional planning

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 04:25:01 EDT

Our view — the Danville Register & Bee’s editorial: The drought’s most important lesson is that the best time to think about long-term water supplies is before they become scarce.

Radiation, no snub, Webb and cuts

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 02:17:01 EDT

What if it were radioactive?, Gilmore didn’t ‘snub’ us, Obama should pick Webb and budget cuts are the best

Playing by the rules

Mon, 16 Jun 2008 12:44:00 EDT

With former Speaker of the House Jim Black in prison for accepting bribes in a restaurant bathroom, one might think that N.C. Democrats would make playing by campaign finance rules a top priority. Not so for the Rockingham County Democratic Party.

You be the judge

Mon, 16 Jun 2008 01:29:00 EDT

Our view — the Danville Register & Bee’s editorial: The Danville Police Department’s new anti-crime plans won’t succeed until people believe the changes have made this a safer place to live.

Ignoring the court system

Sun, 15 Jun 2008 01:31:00 EDT

Gov. Kaine’s final act of commuting Walton’s death sentence to life for killing three helpless people in their homes has prevented justice from prevailing

North vs. South

Sun, 15 Jun 2008 01:25:00 EDT

Our view — the Danville Register & Bee’s editorial: The attention Pittsylvania County has given its “southern end” will eventually help all corners of Virginia’s largest county — including Chatham.

World Changers

Fri, 13 Jun 2008 13:14:00 EDT

World Changers are coming to Rockingham County – in less than three weeks. On July 5, hundreds of young people from across the country will descend upon Rockingham County. Over 300 young people and chaperones will call Rockingham County “home” for a week – working in sometimes oppressive temperatures and conditions to renovate and refurnish homes and lives throughout the county.

‘Segregated overtones’

Fri, 13 Jun 2008 13:13:00 EDT

All American city, huh? I can’t help but wonder if the committee that bestowed this title on the city of Reidsville would rethink it if they knew that year after year this city uses city employees and city money to help carry off an event with segregated overtones, called Black Family Day.

Costly care

Fri, 13 Jun 2008 13:10:00 EDT

Our view — the Danville Register & Bee’s editorial: Until the politicians fix this country’s health care problem, the owners of businesses both large and small will continue to struggle with rising costs their workers expect them to carry.

A real worry

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 03:54:00 EDT

Our view — the Danville Register & Bee’s editorial: The Dan River Region has a lot to lose when the General Assembly takes up the transportation issue later this month.

Too much to do?

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 18:51:00 EDT

The weekend is filled with entertainment options, and that’s a good thing. It’s also not so good, because when so much is happening an event invariably suffers – not to mention the fans. There was likely little the organizers could do prevent the confluence of so many big events over a single weekend, but the scheduling conflicts are certainly something to think about when planning for next year and beyond.

‘Unquenched community spirit’

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 09:47:00 EDT

As our community aspires to apply for All America City status in 2009, my family and I traveled to Tampa, Fla., last week to see the presentations from many of the 2008 applicant communities. I must tell you that the vast numbers of strong, vocal and passionate residents of Reidsville was wonderful to see. The judges were wowed, the other communities’ representatives were awed and the impressions left by your contingent will not be forgotten. All of the residents of Rockingham County, indeed – North Carolina – are proud of you all.

Check it out and wasting money

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 04:58:00 EDT

Check with the IRS and they’re wasting our money

Impeachment, talent, Democrats and Wilson

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 04:15:00 EDT

Impeach Bush and Cheney, lots of talent out there, Democrats can win a war and Wilson for city treasurer

Without the possibility

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 04:13:00 EDT

Our view — the Danville Register & Bee’s editorial: The best place to prove Percy Walton should have been spared was in the courts, not in a secret executive branch process.

Making Reidsville HS proud

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 12:12:00 EDT

I would like to thank a very special group of young men.
These young men are the 21 graduating seniors on our football team

It’s now up to us, folks

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 04:24:00 EDT

This election has to be about ideas, not about popularity. We can’t afford anything less

Living through history

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 04:22:00 EDT

Our view — the Danville Register & Bee’s editorial: Barack Obama has demonstrated how far blacks have come in this country — and how far they will go in the future.

Celebrate, get to work

Mon, 09 Jun 2008 15:49:00 EDT

The All-America designation is a good start, but much work lies ahead. Let’s celebrate, and then get back to work.

Finding jobs

Mon, 09 Jun 2008 02:28:00 EDT

Our view — the Danville Register & Bee’s editorial: One of the work force development issues facing our community is finding a way to put felons to work in our growing local economy.