Elizabeth Vittori
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On the article Historic Home to Be Auctioned
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On the article Bodies of History: The Gravesites We Lost Part I
Elizabeth Vittori
9:12 am on Thursday, March 22, 2012
ReplyOn Wednesday, April 18, at 3:00 p.m., the historic manor home of George Washington's first biographer will be sold at auction. The oldest home in Prince William County, Bel Air is located at 14513 General Washington Drive in Woodbridge, Virginia.
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the five bedroom, three bathroom home and the property's pastoral surrounding 25 acres have been impeccably and lovingly restored and maintained by one family for over 60 years. Washington and Thomas Jefferson were both guests at Bel Air.
A rare find, this property combines modern conveniences with a rich provenance that spans three centuries.
The property will be available to be previewed on Sunday, March 18, Saturday, March 31, and Saturday, April 14 from 1-4 p.m. Additional details about the property can be seen at www.tranzon.com/FX6815.
The historic contents of the property will be auctioned online at www.ebidlocal.com. Content bidding begins Sunday, April 8.
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On the article Moon, McElveen, Velkoff Win At-Large School Board Race
Elizabeth Vittori
1:27 am on Wednesday, November 9, 2011
"I'd say if the public were unhappy with people in office and wanted change, they can vote."
If anyone reading this finds the English language, please call 911 immediately.
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On the article The At-Large Race: Steve Stuban
Elizabeth Vittori
7:56 pm on Thursday, November 3, 2011
Reply"To ensure the School Board receives the fact-based analysis of questions it requests, the School Board should create a very small, but important, Inspector General (IG)/Auditing team that reports directly to the School Board."
Mr. Stuban, you just won my husband's and my votes.
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On the article FCPS Requesting $252.75 Million in Bond Referendum
Elizabeth Vittori
1:37 pm on Tuesday, November 1, 2011
Mrs. Bradsher, would you please clarify your statement above?
"OK---now follow me here, Clifton will get an addition for the transfer of Centreville students to the school in 2013. These students live in the townhouse community which is part of Little Rocky Run. I believed and still do that this community belonged at Union Mill with the rest of the Little Rocky Run community."
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On the article FCPS Requesting $252.75 Million in Bond Referendum
Elizabeth Vittori
9:33 pm on Monday, October 31, 2011
So, Mrs. Bradsher, you DO care about about your constituency's opinion? That's great news. Unfortunately, it comes as too little, too late. Citizens need to know that the Board is not in any way required to spend bond money on the renovation projects listed. As my community recently discovered, once the bond is approved, those funds can be spent (or not) on any CIP project at all.
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On the article Magruder Lives!
Elizabeth Vittori
11:23 pm on Thursday, September 29, 2011
ReplyCome now, Karen. It's true that I speak from experience. Patch repeatedly resisted and delayed paying me for my more than 50 bylines over the course of nearly a year. Many other freelancers had a similar experience. A quick Google search will confirm. Non-payment was certainly one issue and seemed to be a pervasive part of the company's culture. Do you really want to "go there?"
Of course, Patch has also repeatedly landed in hot water for publishing plagarized pieces.
I'm surprised that you react so defensively to minimal critiques. As a former PTA president and an editor, you must be aware of the exponentially growing discord among parents and students. I also served as a PTA board member for four years.
How many Board hearings and meetings have you testified before or attended? How many have you you covered?
As a journalist, I would expect you to remain neutral in the debate. Your "reactionary" reaction gives me pause.
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On the article Magruder Lives!
Elizabeth Vittori
6:55 pm on Thursday, September 29, 2011
ReplyCareful there, Karen. How many children do have in the FCPS school system?
Don't dismiss John Farrell's comments out of hand. He's accurate in data and has been around long enough to see how the FCPS sausage is made. Who would blame him for being disgusted?Don't be too quick to dismiss Moyers or Rather either as old school either. "New tools, new rules" by Patch's definition includes habitual, grave ethical failings as a rudimentary part of their company culture. Plagiarism and non-payment of freelancers are primary among those.
You might not like what John says, but should be grateful he shows up to edify your website.
You are a fledgling blog. No more, no less. No need to be so defensive of John's comments.
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On the article Magruder Lives!
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On the article Magruder Lives!
Elizabeth Vittori
11:03 pm on Wednesday, September 28, 2011
And I assume that "mafia" behavior is why you posted under your initials. What a sad commentary...
Elizabeth Vittori
5:34 pm on Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Thanks for covering this beautiful property, Lauren! Additional photos of the interior of the home can be viewed at http://historichouseblog.com/2012/03/12/bel-air-house-of-parson-weems-who-wrote-the-george-washingon-cherry-tree-story-to-be-auctioned/
The historic contents of the home are available to be viewed and bid upon online at www.ebidlocal.com.