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Paddlers float under the Rappahannock train bridge at dawn one morning last September as mist burns off the still, warm water.
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We have so much to be grateful for here
We are blessed with an abundance of wonderful things here in the 'Burg!
Date published: 4/1/2008

FREDERICKSBURG: What a wonderful place to be! I can't imagine another city anywhere in the U.S. that has experienced such accomplishments. Fredericksburg is a place of incredible balance between old and new, preservation and development, and last but not least, its people.

We have come a long way from "Thursdays and Tuesdays." You know, it's Thursday, here's your paycheck but don't cash it 'til Tuesday.

Fredericksburg is happening! To wit:

Preservation of 4,000-plus acres, a 30-mile greenway along the Rappahannock River. Special thanks go to the current City Council and staff.

A permanent home for the Friends of the Rappahannock, a now nationally known and recognized river protection group. Special thanks go to Doug Stewart.

The Silver Cos., with the guidance of Friends of the Rappahannock, put close to 500 acres into a very restrictive and protective conservation easement that buffers the Rappahannock River and separates Celebrate Virginia North and South. Special thanks go to Jud Honaker.

A great newspaper! The Free Lance-Star has wonderful people from top to bottom, and its success and growth make Fredericksburg a much better place.

New SPCA facilities. The people who have supported all aspects of the SPCA should be very proud.

The new transit facility is awesome!

Hospitals are springing up everywhere, plus there's the new Lloyd F. Moss Free Clinic.

Planned Wegmans grocery.

The new high school and the new upper elementary school.

University of Mary Washington's continued growth and success. With UMW's acquisition of the Park & Shop center, what a wonderful place it will be for the city, college staff, college students, their parents, and all visitors.

Continued preservation of special places and battlefields. Thanks to the Johnny Mitchells of the world.

A Courtyard by Marriott hotel planned for downtown, an award-winning parking garage, and the final settlement of Maury School's revitalization.

A new hiking, jogging, walking trail along the Rappahannock--goal: 40-plus miles. Thanks go to Troop 165, the city, and Friends of the Rappahannock.


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Date published: 4/1/2008



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