I was very disappointed in your article regarding Horse and Buggy Produce [“Trouble in Paradise,” April 1, 2008].
Article rehab
I am the owner of Passages Physical Therapy, and appreciated C-VILLE Weekly contacting me for an interview about my special wellness class…
The 99 percent solution
I just read that the lease for Casella’s is not being renewed [Restaurantarama, March 18, 2007]. Nine years ago we moved from Connecticut to Orange, and on our first visit to Charlottesville, we ate at Casella’s and have continued to eat there 99 percent of the time. In New England we ate in many famous [...]
Maggie Edwards
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Reach out and touch someone
It would have been nice if you called and talked to me before you tried to advance your newspaper career by calling me names…
Living in a vacuum
Living in a vacuum Your article on why paperless isn’t happening [“Between the sheets, February 26, 2008] reminded me of a story I heard about the introduction of the vacuum cleaner. The vacuum cleaner was intended to make keeping floors and carpets clean easier, more effective, more efficient, faster. Instead, it raised the standard of [...]
Inside story
I am a general population inmate at Albemarle-Charlottesville Regional Jail and I’m compelled to respond to the rant in the February 26 issue of C-VILLE regarding a caller’s alleged “pampered with pizza, candy and Super Bowl TV” treatment of the local inmates. This “absolutely horrified” ranter compares the local jail to a “daycare” facility, and [...]
Don’t start your engines
I’m sure Wade Tremblay has many good points and qualities, but if actions speak louder than words, what his business has done to Wertland Street and other areas around UVA demonstrate that his goal is to maximize his number of student rentals at any cost [“Housing authority readies for redevelopment,” Government News, January 22, 2008]. [...]
No commitment problem
Since Eastern Mennonite’s WEMC signal on 91.7 FM cannot be heard in Charlottesville, there are now fewer opportunities for Classical music radio listening in the Charlottesville area. [“What’s the frequency, Martha?” 7 Days, January 14, 2007] WVTF would like to let folks know that even though WMRA has abandoned the classical music genre in Charlottesville [...]
Time warp
I have some comments regarding Scott Weaver’s interesting article about Monticello [“Monticello shows ‘green’ is old news”] in the Development News section of the January 15-21 issue. Actually, I was wondering if he was pulling our leg when he wrote, “…TJ switched out standard candles for argon and whale oil candles…” Or, possibly his source [...]
The answer woman
I am writing to respond to the question “Where…are the Jews?” in a recent rant [The Rant, January 8, 2007]. Congregation Beth Israel was founded in Charlottesville in 1882. The congregation currently has more than 400 members who attend Reform services on Friday nights or lay-led Conservative services on Saturday mornings. CBI also serves as [...]
Tuba happy
I am writing concerning the article in your December 18-24 edition of the C-VILLE Weekly covered by Jayson Whitehead [“Supporting the troops,” Government News]. I am wondering if he saw the USO Show. I am referring to his lack of knowledge of musical instruments. To quote Mr. Whitehead, “‘1-2-3-4,’ an older lady on keyboards counts [...]
Come ride with me
I was pleasantly surprised to find that an employee of the North Anna Nuclear Power Plant and I agree on an important issue facing Virginia ["Go nuclear," Mailbag, December 4, 2007]. Michael Stuart is correct that coal fire power plants pollute our air, endanger our health, cause the destruction of our mountains, and contribute to [...]
I dream of Dennis
While Nafta and the WTO are important, the most significant issue that is rarely talked about is the issue of nuclear weapons, and what this bodes for all of us. Representative Dennis Kucinich is on record with his position that he will take the steps necessary to end the threat that we face from the [...]
Pot ploy
When the 1972 The National Commission On Marihuana And Drug Abuse titled its study: Marihuana: A Signal Of Misunderstanding (http://www.druglibrary.org/schaffer/Library/studies/nc/ncmenu.htm) and recommended legalizing adult use of cannabis, people were surprised ["Prof almost got pot past Nixon," UVA News, November 20, 2007]. Instead of the fictions made up by the drug warriors for over 30 years, [...]
Super-size that
Your article "PAC-men pump coins into local races" [November 13, 2007] on campaign funding in the recent election contained a very large factual error with regard to the Commonwealth’s Attorney’s race. Reporter Scott Weaver writes that "Camblos racked up a little over $26,400." In fact, he raised more than two times that amount—$58,940, as of [...]
A win is a win
"Trending Blue" [November 13, 2007] was a terrific recap of the recent elections, full of interesting information and comparisons among the candidates. But I was struck by the absence of the candidate who probably won more votes—or a higher percentage of the votes—than any other candidate: Delegate David Toscano. Yes, he ran unopposed, but that [...]
Psychoanalysing in the rain
In reference to your article on Freud…
Bad times come again no more
Planned Parenthood is the perfect place for people to pray for the end of abortion["Anti-choice crowd camps out at clinic," Government News, October 9, 2007], because that’s what Planned Parenthood is all about! Access to accurate information and general health care, as well as contraception are how Planned Parenthood works to reduce the need for [...]
The downside of growth
Ken Boyd’s stated desire for more growth ("Out in the backyard," Government News, October 9, 2007) is further proof of this supervisor’s unwillingness to think realistically and sufficiently broadly about issues facing Albemarle County. Developers like growth because they profit from it. For the rest of us, growth requires more schools, roads, police and other [...]
The meat of the problem
Concerning your article "Double H farmers busted for selling pork" [Government News, October 2, 2007], the arrest of Richard Bean and Jean Rinaldi has nothing to do with food safety and everything to do with culture and politics. The question all consumers should be asking is this: Why is it legal for corporate factory farms [...]
Media bliss
I just want to say a personal thank you for a very well-written, beautiful article [“Group works to diversify teaching pool,” Government News, September 18, 2007]. We strongly believe that our program will benefit the youth in our area. Diversity works positively for everyone.Thanks so much, again. Enid KriegerBoard SecretaryAfrican-American Teaching Fellows of Charlottesville-Albemarle
Red scare
Thank you for the article on the project proposed for the current RSC site at West Main and Ridge/McIntire [“City ‘asks’ for more affordable housing,” Development News, September 4, 2007]. You were very diplomatic in your article when you addressed the city’s “request“ that the developer contribute more. Perhaps that is the mark of a [...]