Remember to get out and vote on Tueday, November 8.
I will vote for 2 Republicans. Your challenge. Which 2 get my vote?
The rest will be I, D or skipped.
Milt Johns and Don Richardson
No one had me figured for Milt Johns.
Candland Lied, the Rural Crescent Died
UPDATE: The article has been posted on www.ruralcrescent.org and can be read there.
The election of Peter Candland might very well signify the death knell for the Rural Crescent. For those who may not believe that Peter Candland could be the nail in the coffin for the Rural Crescent and sane land use for the entire county, think again. This article from the Washington Business Journal leave voters with no illusions. I am going to urge everyone to put this article up on your facebook page, send it to your e-mail list, send it to friends who may have friends who vote in the Gainesville district. People must get out and vote for Ann Wheeler, not just because she signed the Rural Crescent Pledge, but because, overall, she is the more qualified candidate.
Post this thread on your facebook page, the message must get out that Peter Candland, like Corey, like Wally, is sure to be the next “Developers Candidate”. The Rural Crescent protected this County during the last out of control housing boom, now is the not the time to wonder about its fiscal value for all residents!
FEMA denial reversed
Last August, Virginia experienced a rare earthquake whose epicenter was near Mineral, Virginia. Over 1,400 homes suffered damage that was not covered by insurance.
In early October FEMA turned down Virginia’s request for funding to help homeowners and renters repair homes. Last Friday evening, Governor Bob McDonnell announced that the FEMA denial had been reversed. According to the Washington Post:
Gov. Robert F. McDonnell (R) appealed that decision last Friday with support from Virginia’s entire congressional delegation. McDonnell announced Friday evening that FEMA had been persuaded to grant the aid.
“Many of our fellow Virginians who call Louisa home are hurting, and this is critically needed aid during a very trying time,” McDonnell said in a prepared statement. “The once-in-one-hundred-years earthquake that struck Virginia in August caused significant damage that was not covered by homeowner’s insurance. Many homes and businesses have been extensively damaged. This assistance is a key resource for families and business owners who have been trying to recover for more than two months.”
Sen. Mark Warner (D) called the decision “the best news I’ve heard in some time.”
“This is very welcome news for homeowners and business people in Louisa,” Warner said in a statement. “Approval of this federal assistance will provide access to low-interest loans and other aid that can help individuals rebuild and recover from the damage caused by a rare, once-in-a-generation 5.8-magnitude earthquake.”
More than 1,400 homes were damaged by the quake and its many aftershocks, according to McDonnell’s office.
This is excellent news! Virginia has suffered from tornadoes, earthquakes, hurricanes and tropical storms this year. Its disaster relief has been sorely challenged. It is wonderful news that FEMA funds will be granted. Rep. Eric Cantor objected to receiving funds at first, until he was reminded it was his district that was hit. I hope he writes FEMA the thank you note. Governor McDonnell was persistent and should get the credit for the reversal. He met with President and Mrs. Obama in October briefly and personally informed the president of the serious need for FEMA relief.
Earthquakes are very rare in Virginia and most homeowners do not have earthquake insurance. The appeal sought $22.5 million in relief and the entire Virginia Congressional delegation, including Rep. Cantor, sent a letter to FEMA urging the agency to reverse its denial of funds.
In a separate request, Governor McDonnell applied for $31 million to help repair or replace 2 schools in Louisa County that were destroyed or heavily damaged in the earthquake. Middle and high school are now sharing the same space because of the heavy damage and are going on split shift.
An Open Letter to the 40 Days Pro-Life Parents
40 Days Pro-Life Parents:
Love your children. Care for your children. Keep them off of Sudley Road.
Friday I was in the vicinity of your demonstration around 5 pm. There were four or five school age kids out there flapping signs and acting like they were at a car wash. Most of the adults were standing around talking and obviously allowing the kids to do whatever it is kids do when their parents don’t have them under control . I wish I had had my camera. They weren’t being bad. They were being kids and it is a dangerous situation out there on that section of Sudley Road. A kid can fall off the curb, a driver can be distracted and run up on the curb, or a driver can hit someone in front and cause a chain reaction.
Your children and others are in danger when you allow them to hop up and down near the curb, waving signs at drivers who should be watching the road and the cars in front of them. There is a traffic light some 75 feet from where you are standing. Drivers have to be very aware of the traffic situation, not what is going on on the side of the road.
Adults can do what they feel they need to do. I have no problem with the adult demonstrations. What I don’t understand is why do you want to involve your children and put them in harm’s way? Is it going to take a child being injured or killed or another wreck to make some of you all do the responsible thing? My heart was in my throat as I watched them from a nearby building. Being pro-life means being pro-all life, especially your cute little kids who were out there having a good time.
Where are the Manassas City police? The behavior I saw on Friday made me question if a uniform officer ought to be standing watch over all demonstrations. It just isn’t safe to have children out there on a road as busy and heavily trafficed as Sudley Road.
Love and peace,
Grandmother Moon-howler
