Letters to the Editor for Stafford County Sun

Article offers helpful hints

Thu, 01 May 2008 10:44:00 EDT

Spring cleaning does not have to be done in the house only. Taking care of yourself is important, too.

Reader: ‘Us chickens better beware’

Thu, 01 May 2008 10:42:00 EDT

One has to wonder whose agenda Ms. Kirkman, a Stafford County planning commissioner, is really pushing. In

Planning Commissioner concerns reader

Thu, 01 May 2008 10:38:01 EDT

I am very concerned about the performance of Widewater Planning Commissioner Cecilia Kirkman based on her recent letter to the Stafford County Sun: “Safety Concerns Go Beyond Hope Road”.

Reader: Editorial page’s ‘bad’ is good

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 18:05:00 EDT

I take offense at the blatantly anti-gun attitude demonstrated by the item, “The bad…Va. Issues 60% More Permits for Guns” that recently appeared on your editorial page. It should have read, “The good…More Virginians are taking responsibility for the defense of themselves and their loved ones.

Preservation vital to local history

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 18:01:01 EDT

The battles of American history; U.S. Indian wars, Pocahontas, the Civil War, the American Revolution, historical remnants all stand out in this lovely and historical state of Virginia, Stafford County, to name a few.

Reader disappointed after local meeting

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 17:59:01 EDT

I’m extremely disappointed in Democrat Supervisor George Schwartz (Falmouth), who presides over the Stafford Board of Supervisors.

Women integral part to Iraq success

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 16:09:01 EDT

It is shameful how the people who whined that we “didn’t finish the job” in the first Persian Gulf War are now the same ones who lament the sacrifice necessary to do so today [Sun editorial: Far too many lives lost in Iraq, March 28-April 3].

Reader: Catholics don’t worship pope

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 16:01:00 EDT

I’m certain Mr. Blankenship managed to raise the ire of many Christians in his last column and I am one of them

Local mother sends thanks to Bill Howell

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 16:00:00 EDT

While I know it’s not an easy job, I want to personally thank Speaker Bill Howell for fighting against unnecessary tax hikes, especially the gas tax. His continued leadership on responsible spending and lower taxes is much appreciated by this mother of four.

Take note: slow for the cone in the zone

Fri, 11 Apr 2008 10:11:00 EDT

When you’re on the highway, one glance at the kids in the backseat, a grab at the cell phone, or even changing the radio could cost a life - possibly your own.

Safety concerns go beyond Hope Road

Fri, 11 Apr 2008 10:08:01 EDT

I’m glad to see the Sun covering important road safety issues. Unfortunately, the April 4 article regarding Hope Road contains several factual errors that likely left readers with the wrong impression.

Reader: Parenting column misses mark

Fri, 11 Apr 2008 10:07:00 EDT

How nice. In his Parenting column last week, Jonathan Hunley pilloried recent public musings by “two seemingly intelligent women” concerning the two democratic presidential front-runners.

Supervisor: Organ donation important

Fri, 11 Apr 2008 10:06:01 EDT

April is Organ Donor Month. It is a time when my family reflects on a tragic event in our lives.

Walk for epilepsy unifies participants

Thu, 03 Apr 2008 13:47:00 EDT

I had a wonderful time going up to Washington, D.C. for the National Epilepsy Foundation Walk.

Disgusted at Stafford County Sun

Thu, 03 Apr 2008 13:47:00 EDT

How disgusting that the Stafford County Sun publishes a picture of children selling live rabbits on the front page of Talk of the Town

Tornado advice may be useful

Thu, 03 Apr 2008 13:45:00 EDT

The information mentioned in “Officials: Prepare for tornados” explains quite clearly that one needs to be prepared for what anything life may choose to bring.

Animal issues missed

Sun, 30 Mar 2008 13:48:00 EDT

I am a Virginia voter, social worker, animal lover, trained Emergency Animal Services Rescue volunteer and full-time mom.

Books are loved by many

Fri, 28 Mar 2008 13:50:00 EDT

Baby-boomers collect books they loved as kids

Watch-out for highway workers

Sun, 23 Mar 2008 13:52:00 EDT

Every year in the United States more highway workers are killed than police and firefighters combined.

Business owners being treated unfairly

Sun, 23 Mar 2008 13:51:00 EDT

The small business owners of Aquia Towne Center are not being treated fairly at all by Ramco-Gershenson.

Reader: Milde proves action speaks louder than words

Fri, 21 Mar 2008 13:55:00 EDT

The 2005 board of supervisors election was hotly contested.

Wegmans a leader

Fri, 21 Mar 2008 13:54:00 EDT

On behalf of the American Cancer Society’s National Capital Region, I applaud Wegmans

Snake fear

Fri, 21 Mar 2008 13:53:00 EDT

One of the most common fears is a “fear of snakes” and I would like to add to that, what about the “fear of rats”?

Happy with Board’s decision

Fri, 21 Mar 2008 13:53:00 EDT

On behalf of Ramco-Gershenson Properties Trust, owner of Aquia Towne Center, I want to thank Supervisor Paul Milde and the Stafford County Board of Supervisors, for their favorable consideration of the property’s rezoning application last month.

We need to act locally

Fri, 07 Mar 2008 13:57:00 EDT

The Stafford County planners don’t seem to understand that to solve “global warming” all need to act locally.

Drought caused water shortage

Fri, 07 Mar 2008 13:56:00 EDT

The drought, having caused a water shortage and putting a tight grip on water usage has been rough on people, plants and animals.