Opinions for Orange News

On the scene and on the ball

Thu, 08 May 2008 10:21:00 EST

Schools should be safe havens for our children. For the most part, they are. But, if something (real) should happen, we can rely on the knowledge that our officers are ready and able to respond professionally and expeditiously to protect and serve.

Last week’s editorial awful

Thu, 08 May 2008 09:35:00 EST

Your editorial was uninformed and biased. Beneath most animal “sports” and events is a dark underworld of which most people are unaware.

Our opinion: Considering donkey basketball

Thu, 01 May 2008 10:46:00 EST

It’s got to be either all or nothing.

Tips from TRIAD

Thu, 01 May 2008 09:47:00 EST

Spring is here, so be careful of con artists who prey on homeowners, especially senior citizens.

No mention of Tech anniversary

Thu, 01 May 2008 09:45:01 EST

This saddens me greatly that nothing whatsoever was mentioned about the Virginia Tech tragedy in last week’s newspaper.

Suggestion for spending stimulus

Thu, 01 May 2008 09:44:01 EST

This bonanza also offers each of us the opportunity to save the life of an unfortunate and deserving member of our community: an unfortunate dog or cat in need of urgent veterinary care

Disappointed by cold shoulder

Thu, 01 May 2008 09:43:00 EST

I was astonished when there were a few girls who visibly refused to help wash my car with their group because of a political bumper sticker on my car.

Did I miss something at donkey basketball?

Thu, 01 May 2008 09:42:00 EST

What I saw was a well-organized family event that was very funny for all ages! What I did not see was animal cruelty or lack of respect!

What’s different about donkeys?

Thu, 01 May 2008 09:27:00 EST

The letters to the editor referencing cruelty to the donkeys in the recent donkey basketball game held at the Orange County High School Fieldhouse is somewhat concerning.

Supervisors come to meetings with minds made up

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 13:27:00 EST

The citizens of the county need to get more involved and let the board of supervisors know how they feel about the issues.

Board’s comments about Boosters distasteful

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 13:25:00 EST

Are your facts right, Mr. Johnson?

Wake up America! Loved ones are dying

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 13:24:00 EST

In this real world that I live in, and given the nasty reputation for violence this country has acquired in the past, I fear for the safety of both Senator Clinton and Senator Obama, should either one of these presidential aspirants somehow win the presidential race in November.

Stay the course in upcoming election

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 13:22:00 EST

You hear these phrases a lot these days in the national election scene. The town of Orange is having an election May 6. All town citizens who can vote should exercise their right. I am sure you will be hearing from all of the candidates soon if you haven’t already.

Animals tortured for your pleasure

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 13:21:01 EST

I am writing to you today to express my outrage at the fact that Orange County would even consider an event so horrific as donkey basketball.

Thought county was more progressive

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 13:20:00 EST

I’m disgusted that Orange County would plan a donkey basketball game as a fundraiser.

Instead, put saddles on event organizers

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 13:16:00 EST

Why not just put saddles on the sponsors of this show, and have the crowd cheer them on?

Doesn’t teach respect for animals

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 13:12:00 EST

Most people have realized that abusing animals for amusement is just considered cruelty

Suggests county is backward

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 13:09:00 EST

I have read that Orange County held a donkey basketball game. As we have progressed as a society and made great strides toward becoming more humane and civilized, events like this just do not fit.

Our opinion

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 09:25:00 EST

Maintain interest beyond the budget.
Despite hard times, helping hands still needed

Cars for Homes helps Habitat

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 08:37:00 EST

“Cars for Homes” is an innovative way for you to help families in our community build homes and the hope for a better life! By donating a car, truck, boat, RV, motorcycle, construction equipment, trailer or other vehicle (even an airplane), you can help Orange County Habitat for Humanity to build houses in partnership with families in need of decent, affordable shelter.

Hospice questions legislations

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 08:35:00 EST

Now President Bush has proposed a budget that cuts hospice rates even more, seriously threatening the ability of dying patients to get the care they need when it counts the most.

Child Garden closing travesty

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 08:34:00 EST

There are no words to describe how disappointed I am in the Orange County Board of Supervisors. I presently have a child who attends the Child Garden, a daycare center run by the Orange County Parks and Recreation Department.

Posing three school site hypotheses

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 07:52:01 EST

The only personal interest I have in this discussion is that I believe the wrong decisions have been made for the wrong reasons, and there is no valid data that supports the argument that EMF poses no health risk at the eastern middle school site.

Together we can accomplish great things

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 07:51:00 EST

Aging Together Partnership promotes volunteerism

Supervisors didn’t listen to Child Garden advocates

Thu, 03 Apr 2008 11:14:01 EST

This could be an opportunity to keep the Child Garden open. Please, if there is anything the parents of the Child Garden can do, let us know; we are willing to help to keep this center open.

Current decisions equal future costs

Thu, 03 Apr 2008 11:12:00 EST

Your editorial, “We can’t have it both ways” in last week’s Review, did an excellent job of laying out the choices facing the taxpaying citizens of Orange County, and by extension, those of us you have elected supervisor.

Child’s accident not newsworthy

Thu, 03 Apr 2008 11:10:00 EST

We are responding to the article written about our son, Stephen Caleb Smith.

Web-sighting

Thu, 03 Apr 2008 10:38:00 EST

Some of you may have noticed that the Orange County Review website (http://www.orangenews.com) looks a little different this week than it did a week ago.

Congratulations to Orange County Review

Thu, 27 Mar 2008 08:36:00 EST

Hearty congratulations to you Jeff and to Phil Audibert, John Strader and Hannah Wever on your numerous Virginia Press Association awards ("Review recognized by Virginia Press Association,” March 20).

Park honors Cooke, not Guptons

Thu, 27 Mar 2008 08:34:00 EST

The town is planning a dedication ceremony, along with a plaque naming the park in honor of Mr. Cooke.

Save parks and rec program

Thu, 27 Mar 2008 08:32:00 EST

I believe the board of supervisors should be able to come up with a compromise that would benefit the citizens of Orange County and their Rec Dept.

Enrollment, Debt Numbers Don’t Add Up

Thu, 20 Mar 2008 14:57:00 EST

On Tuesday, March 11 at approximately 5:15 p.m. on a vote of 3 to 2, the Orange County Board of Supervisors voted to almost double Orange County’s debt service from a current $87.2 million to approximately $145 million.

Okay If Good Services Cost More

Thu, 20 Mar 2008 14:56:00 EST

Having the lowest possible real estate tax rate is not a sensible objective.

Economy Fragile, Delay New School

Thu, 20 Mar 2008 14:56:00 EST

I am responding to supervisor Teri Pace’s column in the latest Orange County Review newspaper and request for input in the current budgeting process.

PHMS Traffic Back-Up Suggestions

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 15:41:00 EST

When the “new” PHMS was built, I was pleased. While the new PHMS is quite nice and appears to have been well-planned, I am wondering who “planned” the Route 15 entry into the school complex?

Increase? How About Decrease!

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 15:40:00 EST

There certainly was a lot of news in the February 28th edition of the paper; most of it bad for the Orange County taxpayer.

Child Garden Closing Would Affect Families

Thu, 06 Mar 2008 15:39:00 EST

As a taxpaying citizen and lifelong resident of Orange County, I found it disturbing to learn that the board of supervisors is considering the elimination of The Child Garden in the 2008-2009 budget.

Guptons Good For G’ville

Thu, 06 Mar 2008 15:34:00 EST

I write in defense of Jacqueline Gupton and her husband and against the unjustified and mean-spirited attack on them by Diane Boggs.

Hate Is Not Innate: Making Sense Of Graffiti In Gordonsville

Thu, 06 Mar 2008 12:39:00 EST

Gordonsville police are looking into several instances of vandalism that occurred at different locations within the town last weekend.

Bitter Budget Battles

Thu, 06 Mar 2008 12:37:00 EST

Most of us probably don’t think much about government services. We think about them when we need them. They go about their business--helping citizens--and we don’t really think too much about it all until it comes to paying for them.

Balancing Act: Building A Budget We Can Live With

Thu, 06 Mar 2008 12:35:00 EST

The cost of life doesn’t go down.