Letters to the editor

We need a distributed energy system

May 20, 2021

Dear Editor: The May 7 ransomware attack on Colonial Pipeline reveals challenges not only to the U.S. cyber defenses, but also to the vulnerability of our energy system. A centralized system for delivering fossil fuels, generating electricity, and for distributing electricity is not secure. This ransomware attack reveals just one of many potential weaknesses. A distributed energy…

St. Louis is under threat

May 13, 2021

Dear Editor: The village of St Louis is under threat. We need help from the Board of Supervisors. The subdivisions that are in the plan would increase the housing numbers in the community by 30 percent, and the current zoning could double the houses in the community.  We would suffer from many negative impacts. If…

Chapman endorses Glenn Youngkin

May 5, 2021

Dear Editor: Virginia is at a crossroads when it comes to the safety of our citizens, the education of our children, and our economic recovery. Glenn Youngkin has the leadership qualities, conservative values, and policy skills to succeed at all three as Governor. Most importantly, Glenn Youngkin understands the importance of protecting our most vulnerable…

Thank you for giving to GiveChoose.org

March 23, 2021

Dear Editor: This starts with a heartfelt “Thank you” to every reader and member of our community.  Together, we raised $820,000 through a 2021 GiveChoose.org  campaign.   This charitable community-based “crowdfunding” event has become a high-impact source of spring funding for many nonprofits serving our community. (Did you know that, for most nonprofits, 30 to 80…

Glad to know the Hamilton Mercantile will remain– You forgot to mention Eva

March 18, 2021

Dear Editor: I, like everyone else for miles around, am delighted to know that the Hamilton icon will remain an organic food store, and even enhance and expand its services.  I wish the new owners much success and satisfaction, and want to thank Sue Phillips for taking it over when she did, along with her…

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