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July 05, 2009
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Visitors didn't get entire uranium story
This is in response to Glenn Giles' recent letter, "Area residents visit uranium site." I, along with others, did as Mr. Giles did and contacted Virginia Uranium Inc. (VUI) for their "briefing" as they like to call it. I also have done little else but study this matter since it was brought to my attention some 18 months ago. I believe it is only sensible to listen to all sides (there are normally more than two sides to any issue) and draw your own intelligent conclusions.

Illegal immigration costly to nation
The current administration, backed by a majority in Congress and a complicit media, is attempting to provide amnesty to illegal immigrants and circumventing the will of the American people. Such amnesty has the effect of undermining the rule of law and encourages future illegal immigration. It legalizes more workers to compete with Americans for jobs at a time when the unemployment rate is 8.5 percent and rising. Amnesty is very costly to the American taxpayer according to government statistics, as illegal immigrants will have low-paying jobs that contribute little tax revenue to the government.

Tom Perriello's Report
Last week, the U.S. House of Representatives passed historic legislation to create millions of new jobs in the clean-energy economy and increase our national security by reducing our dependence on foreign oil. I supported the American Clean Energy and Security Act because I believe it is a necessary step in declaring our energy independence and creating the energy jobs and technology of the future right here at home.

Stan Goldsmith's Report
Over the past few weeks, some progress has been made in an effort to resolve the Altavista armory status. The state and the county have both had appraisals completed.

Sometime Ago - June 29, 1950

  • Ceremonies marking the formal opening of Lane Memorial Methodist Church would be held in the modernistic new building at Bedford Avenue and 12th Street. The $132,000 structure, a memorial to the Lane Brothers, who founded Altavista, was begun the previous year.