I remember in 11th grade we asked his daughter where she thought babies came from, and she said the stork. We told her to go home and ask her parents how babies are really made. She came back the next day and said her parents told her that when two parents pray really hard god gives them a baby.

Haaaaaaha.

Hear,hear!!!  But if you are not going to be a person who is “meddling” as “I know better” puts it, you will never know the truth other than what you are told by those who believe they are the Rulers.  “I know better” does not know…...and is afraid to ask and seek the truth.

Thank you Sandra for speaking out and taking a stand for Truth, Justice and the American Way.  Your are Super!

Sincerely,
Gary V. House

In response to “I Know Better”:
  I would like to thank you very much for your corroboration that Carson Tucker walked out of an organization’s board meeting while I was speaking in order not to have to hear something he didn’t like. As someone who clearly doesn’t like me, you’re verification will lend weight to the event for people who don’t know me and were not present. I appreciate you’re backing me up on this.
  My earlier letter revealed no one’s private business. Anyone unfamiliar with the neighbors I referred to will never know them from me; those of you who do know who I spoke of, for shame for not offering a friendly hand, or at least a kind word, to help a member of your community in need.
  I have no way of knowing who “I Know Better” is, since you chose to sling arrows anonymously, but from your statements it is clear that you know very little about me, and it is hard to imagine that we have ever had a conversation. I own 11 acres of land, hardly a “large farm” by anybody’s definition. Why, Carson Tucker owns 50 acres, according to a radio interview he gave; does that make him a land baron? I was very fortunate to be raised on my parents working farm here in Powhatan, and I am very proud of that “rich” background. My parents never had any fortune, and I certainly never have, but if you know of a money tree somewhere on my land, please show me where, because gas and groceries come mighty dear.
  The many individuals and businesses who have employed me over the years would be very surprised to learn that I have never had employment; I’m shocked myself! Does this mean many years of my life were just some strange hallucination? Over the years, I have also worked for many of those neighbors (including Carson Tucker) who now shun me because I dared to ask for honesty, openness and accountability from the controlling board members of the Michaux-St. James Foundation. Carson Tucker says in print that he believes in those three things for our county government, but I don’t believe that’s what we’ll get from him on the Board of Supervisors in the future, because that’s not what he has given in the past with the Michaux-St. James Foundation. Mr. Tucker was very determined to stonewall any attempt to open up the financial records and the budget specifics to anyone other than himself, Rich O’Hare and the then president of the organization. I believe if you are handling public moneys, and you won’t open up the books, (something that VA state law requires tax exempt non-profits to make public) then you are probably hiding something. “Everybody knows that corruption thrives in secret places and avoids public places, and we believe it is a fair presumption that secrecy means impropriety.” (Still a quote from President Woodrow Wilson.)
  Carson Tucker, Rich O’Hare, and myself were three of the four founding members of the Michaux-St. James Foundation in 1999, and I was proud to be involved with the stated purpose of returning the old St. James Chapel building at the corner of Rt 522 and Old River Trail to use by the WHOLE community for events and activities. I walked away from that organization approximately 2 years ago because it is not a community center; it gives every appearance of being a private club, and I will not be a shill to raise public moneys for a private club that serves the needs and desires of an elite few. I’m sorry to have to break it to you, “I Know Better”, but someone involved with the Michaux-St. James Foundation has told you a whopping big lie about me. (And if they’ve lied to you once, you can bet your bottom dollar they’ll do it again.) I never handled, or even saw any membership list or information for this organization. Carson Tucker was always the contact person (both by phone and by mail) for anyone interested in joining, contributing or volunteering. He and Rich O’Hare, the Treasurer for more than 10 years, are the only ones who handled membership applications, dues and contributions until the current Secretary took office. Rich O’Hare always handled the member list, and approximately 4 years ago told the board that he had lost all the membership information, both past and present. A membership drive was held to rebuild the foundation, starting from scratch. The missing membership info was a very unfortunate occurrence, which did not involve me in any way. If you want to track down the original list, you’ll have to go to Rich O’Hare to try to get it.
  “I Know Better”, whoever you are, I obviously haven’t lost a friend in you for daring to criticize Carson Tucker’s shortcomings. You make it abundantly clear that you already didn’t like me, or the fact that I have friends, or that I exercise my American right to participate in our electoral process, and that I expect an organization that wants my name to lend it legitimacy to be honest and live up to its stated goals. You don’t seem to like Democrats or Goochland county either. (Goochland has a beautiful library with a meeting room which the Michaux-St. James Foundation has used for at least one board meeting.) I don’t know who peed in your Cheerios, but I certainly hope you’re having a better day today. If ignorance is bliss, you’ve got a lot to be happy about!
Most Sincerely,
Sandra Person

LG, good points!  Carson can be a terrific person.  And as our District 5 Super, I pray that he will keep to his election promises, “Principles and Values” with transparency.  You are correct!  It is the citizens’ money that they spend. And our elected officials need to stick around and listen to our questions.  I think that Carson will in this new future.  And Sandra?  She is a good person and a good, dependable neighbor.

Yes, at least Sandra had the gumption to sign her name. Carson Tucker is a terrific, helpful person. But I myself would like an explanation of why it is OK for him to storm out when he doesn’t like what he is hearing- and why the voters put up with it. He thought quitting his PC position showed up the BOS,  but he was really showing up the people of Powhatan. It’s their money.

Of course, my letter was directed to “I know better…”  like they know anything at all.

Gary V. House,
Powhatan, VA

Wow, what an angry person.  I am sorry that you seem to be sooooo angry that you viciously attach a hard working and long standing neighbor and Powhatan resident.  And then you have demonstrated your back stabbing by failing to even sign the fallacious statements and ridicule. Some may say that is gutless, but I would say the softer version, just a “scaredy cat.” 

Your examples are just flat out wrong.  I was also there when Carson exited the room before the 4th word of the quote, huffing and puffing followed by a couple of Carson’s minions.  That shows that he knew the historical quote himself and was afraid to face up to it.  How detailed do you really want to go anyway about that “community organization” that has excluded much of the community? 

You are right about two things.  1) Woodrow Wilson was a bad president, but his quote sure fit the situation.  2)  Carson won! And good for him!  Heck, Woodrow Wilson won back in 1912 and the Country survived.  Jimmy Carter won in 1976 and we survived!  Obama won!  With God’s help and a voting public, we will survive after 2012! 

We are all neighbors on this road and it is time that all the people began acting like it.  Stop condemning people you really know nothing about.  Wave and say “hello.”  And smile sometime for gosh sakes.  In this day and age, we may need each other at some time or another.  And if you know that someone needs help, don’t be afraid to offer help or to ask how they are doing.  It is time for the elitist clique to come to the real world with the rest of the public or risk their continued separatist lives. Really, I am getting tired of laughing at you. .

It does take a special person to get involved in politics.  It also makes them very public and very open to public opinion.  Politicians are supposed to represent all their constituents.  I know that must be hard, especially if the politician listens only to himself or to those who agree. 

We are proud to have Carson as a neighbor.  We are also not afraid to stand up for what we believe, even if it means a black eye.  Transparency and asking questions (Oh, I am sorry, you call it “meddling.”) does mean safety for all of us.  We have rules, so follow them!  The end does not justify the means, except to the Ruling Class and/or thugs.

Hey, we all hope to see you, whoever you are, at Board of Supervisor Meetings.

Sincerely,
Gary V. House
Powhatan, VA

What a ludicrous letter you write. Having read it and knowing your rich background as owner of a large farm in the county and having no discernable employment during your entire life, you apparently have the time to droll on about a person who you publicly despise and ridicule. I am sure you spend all your family fortune in the county living so close to Goochland, having seen you there shopping. You are also a busy body, having so much free time to nose into your neighbors business. Maybe the unfortunate persons did not want the county to know of their misfortune and did not make it a public matter as you have done.
Does the home based business have a county business license? Do they share in the wealth with the county in general in paying their taxes? Do you? Hardly not per county records.
I am aware of the difficulties in dealing with you and your compatriot of ill wind that you frequent for moral support and self righteousness.
Walking out of that meeting was the only thing a person could do in response with the dynamic duo of meddling and irrationality making such noise.
Your being a member of an organization of good is well known in the area of your residence. Have you given up the membership roster yet? You know, the one that you were requested to maintain in an elected position in a non-profit and refused to turn over when asked?
Citing a historical figure does not give you importance or credentials. Woodrow Wilson was not much of a president. Maybe you should run back to the Goochland library and read up more.
In summation, you lost again in your vote, maybe due to your letter. But alas, your future is guaranteed with the inherited wealth you attained. I just can’t figure why you are a Democrat, when you will have to share with the rest of us, eventually.