Letters

The reason Fries is in a mess due to the lack of leadership, planning and downright greed.
Fries is not a resort community. Fries is a wonderful place to live, with much to offer in the way of beauty and the kindness of citizens.
I am not running for office. My concern is only for Fries and the people.
A benefit paid for by citizens is garbage collection. Collection has been modified by town council to satisfy the wants of our garbage contractor.

Smart Beginnings Twin County/Galax invited citizens of Southwest Virginia to come together during the national Week of the Young Child, April 22-28.
As part of this annual recognition across the country, we honor young children and all those who make a difference in children’s lives.
All young children need and deserve high‑quality early learning experiences that will prepare them for success in school and in life. The Week of the Young Child was a time for Southwest Virginia to recognize that the early years are learning years for our youngest citizens.

Carroll County voters received a significant dividend for their vote for change in government when two of the newly-elected supervisors courageously broke ranks and blew the whistle on the board’s unnecessarily closed informational meeting with prospective wind farm developers.
This was a clash of the old way — criticized for overuse of executive sessions, with the new — a promise of more open and inclusive government.

When the Carroll County complex was built in 1999, specifications for the fence around Carter Cemetery changed at the last minute.
The contractor purchased wrought iron gates as the original specs called for. The county paid $1,800 for the gates and stored them for several years.
A year ago I inquired about the gates. With rising metal prices, the gates would be worth about $3,000. I got an answer after three months that the gates were hauled away with scrap chain link fence. I pointed out this was not true. Why would anyone haul new gates to a scrap pile?