March
Aquatic Center on Steroids. When did the change occur? (Or, how to use FOIA!)
Posted 3/18/2010
When Christiansburg residents originally reported wanting a swimming pool (approximately $4,000,000.00 in cost), very few of them ever envisioned the rather ... uh ... large structure (approximately $20,000,000.00 in cost) that it would become. How did this happen? [photo]
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Sunshine Week: The Real Local Heroes
Posted 3/15/2010
As many of you know, I have spent a LOT of time reading, re-reading, then reading again the minutes of Town Council and Planning Commission Meetings for the Town of Christiansburg. Among the most important thing that I discovered during that process is who the real "Local Heroes" are here in town.
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Happy Sunshine Week! Your Government, Your Right to Know!!
Posted 3/14/2010
Sunshine Week: March 14 thru 20 of 2010.
"Sunshine" may make it possible, but it is only YOU, the people who can make open government a reality.
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YOU are the one who can make a difference in the current Economic Crisis.
Posted 3/11/2010
As a former Guardian ad Litem and child abuse/neglect investigator, I can tell you that when economic times are hard, there is an increase in the reporting and the verified occurrence of situations where children are either abused or neglected.
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Oh that dirty old internet is trying to mess with my local government and election!
Posted 3/10/2010
I have been busy working on the Christiansburg Issues pages that I almost missed something important....
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Another step down the road: November Elections for Christiansburg
Posted 3/8/2010
On March 5, 2010, the Virginia Senate voted (39-Y 0-N) to pass the Charter change that will move Christiansburg Town elections to November beginning in 2011. The next step in that process is for the Governor to sign it.
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Rubber stamping of Town Manager recommendations without checking the facts. (Review)
Posted 3/7/2010
Do Town Council members simply rubber-stamp the recommendations of Town Manger or do they do the independent research needed to obtain a full understanding of the issues of any project and make sure the project is in the best interest of residents
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Appalachian Music Masters Concert and Forum: March 20th, Christiansburg High School
Posted 3/1/2010
Music is the universal language, helping others is the universal 'feel good' thing to do. Now, you have an opportunity to make the best of both of these. "Appalachian Music Masters in Concert"!
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Reason for FOIA: Christiansburg example (one of many)
Posted 3/1/2010
I couldn't say it any better than this:
http://www.thinkchristiansburg.com/confoundedinchristiansburg/foia-potential-abuse.aspx
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February
Sticks and Stones and Stormwater in Christiansburg
Posted 2/26/2010
While driving around town, I've noted that there are note these little rivers of gravel, mud and debris that have been pushed over to the sides of the road. It appears that this is the residue left from trucks trying to keep drivers safe on icy roads. A good thing! Yes! However ....
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Women Winning the Right to Vote was the Beginning...Now Where Will the Future Take Us?
Posted 2/24/2010
What are you doing Thursday night? Here's an idea: (More information available at: lwvmcva.org) The Unexpected Revolution:
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What will the budget cuts tell the world about Virginia?
Posted 2/21/2010
Well, thank goodness. We are going to have places where people can stop on the interstate to go to the bathroom again. Whoever wanted to close those in the first place must not have realized what an inconvenience that was to have people get off the interstate and spend money in localities. [photo]
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Christiansburg, VA Issues: Growth, Sidewalks, Traffic, and More
Posted 2/19/2010
I've been busy working on a few little special projects for the myvaresources.com/blogs/depotdazed site. It looks a bit different because there are now four links across the top: Home, Blogs, VA Bill Watch, and Christianburg, VA Issues.
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From the Eyes of the Future of Christiansburg
Posted 2/15/2010
On June 2, 2009, at the Christiansburg Town Council Meeting, a presentation was done by the Christiansburg High School Photography Club. This group had volunteered to generate photographs of Christiansburg for use on the new town website. Unfortunately, these photos have not been displayed on the To
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Source of revenue for the Town of Christiansburg; Only problem is enforcement still required.
Posted 2/11/2010
HB619: Erosion and sediment control; may assess civil penalty. What has happened to change this bill since it was introduced and what are some of the potential problems?
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Reasons to be active in Government and to Vote.
Posted 2/8/2010
When is the last time you attended a public meeting when a topic did not specifically affect you. When is the last time you did some research before you decided who you wanted to vote for? When is the last time that you went out and voted EVEN when there really wasn't some issue going on that affect you directly?
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Jim Dorsett would be proud! Meghan Dorsett is running for Mayor of the Town of Christiansburg!
Posted 2/6/2010
I am sure many of you remember Jim Dorsett. As a resident of Christiansburg. He was always willing to discuss problems and politics with most anyone. He was one of the few people that I have ever seen eye-to-eye with on the main issue concerning government from the onset. Jim was quick to tell you
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False accusations. What kind of behavior is this for elected officials?
Posted 2/6/2010
There was a recent town meeting where I was speaking with one of our Town Council members and he stated, quite emphatically, that I had blogged negatively about the Kiwanis Club.
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The dreaded "Let's Wait and See" disease strikes Christiansburg again.
Posted 2/2/2010
Despite Brad Stipes virtual one-person campaign to make sue of funding available to the town to improve/add sidewalks, the damage was done. Once again, the "let's wait and see" attitude resulted in a last minute rush to get something processed.
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How will President Obama's Budget affect you?
Posted 2/2/2010
If you are a resident of Virginia and want to see exactly what the President's budget will mean for Virginia residents, you can find that information at:
The White House's Office of Management and Budget website.
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Christiansburg Town Council promises may have a bit of a hollow sound.
Posted 2/2/2010
Wow...all that wonderful stuff in the Vision 2020...all those great projects happening in some areas of town...All Town Council's visions (see: ThinkChristiansburg.com). Then, on the other hand.
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January
What they said: "No Tax Increase", What they didn't say: ...
Posted 1/31/2010
IF you have an elected official insisting on "No Tax Increase", what is not being said may be even more important than what is said. What is not said is that for the Government, just as for everyone else, costs go up.
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Let the Game Begin!!! Who done it? Can you get a clue?
Posted 1/30/2010
This is an event that will really get your mind turning. This is a real life game of clue, join us at the Meadowbrook library for a night of fun and mystery and try and figure out who the murderer is before he gets you.
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Snow and how you can help prevent problems in Christiansburg, VA
Posted 1/29/2010
Snow is on the way again. Are you ready? Some commonsense things that can help make things easier for all.
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DepotDazed is changing!
Posted 1/28/2010
Effective immediately DepotDazed.com and myvaresources.com/blogs/depotdazed will not be mirror images of each other.
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