ImPerceptibility

I don’t read the newspaper because I can find all the news I want on-line . It’s easier to sort through than the BS that makes up the average daily paper. In spite of my personal preferences, every Thursday our local paper delivers an unsolicited publication to my mailbox. I usually take out the grocery store ads and toss the rest. Today I decided to see if I was missing out on something. It said right on the top of paper – Serving Stafford County with the news that is important to you. Being the trusting person that I am, I decided to sit down and find out what exactly was important to me.

Under the eminent domain laws, Stafford County is attempting to purchase 7.5 acres of a family farm in Stafford County for $140K. My far less than 7-acre lot is appraised at more than that. Will it lower my property value? They tried doing it to the family before. 100 years ago. They lost that time.

Corn production dropped 65% due to the drought. Shit, I like me some fresh corn on the cob.

Cal Ripken Sr. Foundation is building us a baseball field. According to a representative, “No matter where it is, it’s going to benefit the children of our community.” I hope they don’t build it in Iowa.

No Child Left Behind has apparently left 59% of the areas schools behind. But don’t let the numbers fool you. Stafford high school is being investigated for testing improprieties. It might be higher.

In July, There were only 11 VRE delays that lasted more than 30 minutes. 87% on-time percentage. BFD. You still don’t have a train that can take my kids and I to DC, mid day, for less money than I would spend on gas, parking, and a decent lunch combined.

If you are looking for some “company” the 1200 block of Thomas Jefferson Place is not the place to find it. Not one, but two arrests for solicitation last week.

There, now I am up to date on our local news. It feels good to be so informed. I think it’ll last me at least another year. Maybe two.

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