Yes, I realize that the NCAA basketball tournaments are not officially over, but the ride has ended for my favorites; the Purdue men’s and women’s teams.It was a very good season for both, with the teams achieving a level of success that I did not thin…
Recently, we found ourselves once again downtown at midday on a Saturday, ready to try one of those very-old-but-new-to-us local Fredericksburg restaurants. We’ve passed Capt. Sid’s thousands of times, and have heard locals mention it, but never st…
Taxes are always a topic of conversation in an election year. One candidate for Mayor, Mrs. Girvan, claims to be the fiscal conservative on the Council. The claim is based on her proposal to set last year’s tax rate at 50 cents. Let’s put this clai…
I received an outline of Mrs. Girvan’s statements made before the Rotary Club on March 19th. I did confirm this information with individuals present but I also forwarded a copy to Mrs. Girvan to allow her an opportunity to comment. I am Still awaitin…
For Release: March 25, 2008 / Contact: J. Tucker Martin or David Clementson /Website: www.vaag.com / Phone: 804-786-2071 / Email: Tucker.Martin@oag.state.va.us or dclementson@oag.state.va.usAttorney General McDonnell Announces Settlement with Auto Titl…
The 2008 Fredericksburg Fine Art Exhibit was held at the Dorothy Hart Community Center this past week, and we visited on Saturday. We go to this show every year, to see the work of talented amateurs and novices exhibited alongside seasoned professional…
While incumbents defend their records challengers can promise the world and don’t have to come up with deliverables (or explain the lack thereof) until after they are elected. This years City budget will require some tough decisions by Council. Next …
Councilwoman Girvan has taken the position that the City does not have a revenue problem it has a spending problem. The almost $70 million spent on capital projects is not the issue but rather the example provided for these expenditure excesses is Auto…
Dyeing Easter eggs is still one of my favorite holiday activities.Enjoy your day!
Over the past few weeks I have wanted to respond to statements I’ve heard, Letters to the Editor, and news stories on the City Council elections. As some of you know I have become a regular in responding to these stories and letters in the on-line v…
