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Sally Spangler

widowed, 1 girl, 2 boys, well over 21; been in this house since 1968.
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Blog Posts

Opinion

Guns Were Invented to Kill at a Distance

Thoughts and rationale on guns and their reason for being.

"Vent my Spleen", well -

In praise of the Work Progress Administration and what President Roosevelt did to help this country

Opinion

Rise in Local Crimes Tell Tale of Economy and Lack of Employment?

Crime - on the rise because of lack of real jobs? Are we now in this depression because of what? My thoughts out loud.

Government

What Happened to the Post Office?

A gentle prod about our Post Office System.

Memorial Day

A thought on who else, beside the people of the United States of America mourn and and remember their dead at a specific time.

Free Public Education in Virginia - 1870

A Tip of my hat to the man who was the first Superintendent of Public Education in Virginia, Dr. William Henry Ruffner!

History

A Little Bit of History

Our County took care of the poor who were unable to totally care for themselves. Many were women with children. Some were sick. They also were cared for including death and burial.

Big Beautiful Post Hospital

Beauty versus utility and ability to provide...

Transportation

Highway Engineering and BRAC

What will BRAC have when they widen Richmond Highway (US-1)? Maybe other planning and ultimate work will be required - -

Real Estate

Too Many Houses, Too Little Open Land

Crowding, fighting traffic, our dreams denied by how we live each day.

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