Re “ Hampton officials push to restore Fort Wool, open the historic island to the public ” (Aug. 20): Fort Wool is a piece of history, but it has been given to the birds. Trees were taken down and many changes were made to create a bird habitat.
It is going to be too costly to restore it. We must be smart. Water is rising.
Look at 2050 and beyond. Young people today don’t care much about history. It is old stuff.
Going out to the fort in boats will yield limited participation by the public, a average of 19 people a day. It is not worth it. There is not much to look at on Fort Wool.
The young only look down at their cellphones; the same thing happens at city parks. They can walk by a beautiful tree, animal or any scene, and they do not even notice it. They care most about the phone.
Instead, let us preserve Fort Monroe where we have amazing history. We must not overdevelop Fort Monroe. We have the new aquaplex.
Let us focus on it and hope to make money from this endeavor. Let us not struggle to have another razzle-dazzle tourist attraction. We must live in our financial means.
Dreaming is good, but let us be smart. How about more of these: trees, walking trails, free boat ramps, bike lanes and another dog park? These are easy things that will encourage Hampton residents. Fort Wool is something we should release to the birds.
Melinda Webb, Hampton More than 10 years ago, thanks to the hard work of volunteer advocates and the bipartisan support of Congress, two important bills became law that changed the landscape of Alzheimer’s — the National Alzheimer’s Project Act (2012) and the Alzheimer’s Accountability Act (2014). These bills were the catalyst for the progress we are seeing today in the recent development of new treatment options, blood tests for early detection and ongoing care and support. These two instrumental bills are due to expire in 2025.
Both need to be extended to 2035 to build upon the momentum and successes we are experiencing in the movement against Alzheimer’s and other dementia. The NAPA Reauthorization Act would continue the work of the national plan, include language to help address health disparities among underrepresented populations and provide a focus on healthy aging and risk reduction. The Alzheimer’s Accountability and Investment Act will make sure Congress continues to hear from National Institutes of Health scientists on what is needed to advance research to develop further new treatments.
Thank you to Sens. Mark Warner and Tim Kaine for their leadership in helping pass both bills in the Senate. Thank you to Rep.
Jen Kiggans for cosponsoring both bills. Join me in asking Kiggans to now help bring both bills to the House floor for passage, so we can keep Alzheimer’s a national priority. Please make your voice heard.
Close to 7 million affected Americans are depending on it. To learn more, visit alz.org or call 800-272-3900.
Gino Colombara, Virginia Beach Re “How JD Vance found his path to Catholic Church” (Aug. 26): I thought a sentence in The New York Times article on GOP vice presidential nominee JD Vance and his Catholicism very odd and quite frankly derogatory. The sentence said they “seem out of step with the American mainstream.
” Maybe this Catholicism doesn’t resonate with the East Coast and West Coast far-left fringes that are part of the media, parts of the government, Planned Parenthood and the teachers’ unions, but my experience tells me he’s closer to flyover America than either coast. Steve Restaino, Chesapeake Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on X (Opens in new window) Most Popular Tiny copper earring found buried on Outer Banks is new clue in search for Algonquian village Tiny copper earring found buried on Outer Banks is new clue in search for Algonquian village East and west lanes of HRBT reopened after serious crash in tunnel East and west lanes of HRBT reopened after serious crash in tunnel Lions Bridge reopens in Newport News, but iconic statues remain hidden Lions Bridge reopens in Newport News, but iconic statues remain hidden York’s Amy Hunter and Poquoson’s Page Yarbrough: from athletic legends to athletic directors at their schools York’s Amy Hunter and Poquoson’s Page Yarbrough: from athletic legends to athletic directors at their schools Anheuser-Busch pours $6.5 million into Williamsburg brewery Anheuser-Busch pours $6.
5 million into Williamsburg brewery This Newport News sophomore is drawing QB comparisons to Michael Vick, Aaron Brooks This Newport News sophomore is drawing QB comparisons to Michael Vick, Aaron Brooks 757Teamz Peninsula District football preview: Phoebus has experience, eyes run at 4th straight state title 757Teamz Peninsula District football preview: Phoebus has experience, eyes run at 4th straight state title Ferguson parent company officially headquartered in Newport News Ferguson parent company officially headquartered in Newport News 757Teamz high school football: Every team’s schedule for the 2024 season 757Teamz high school football: Every team’s schedule for the 2024 season King William administrator resigns, county seeking ‘leader who shares our vision’ King William administrator resigns, county seeking 'leader who shares our vision' Trending Nationally Tiny copper earring found buried on Outer Banks is new clue in search for Algonquian village Hiker left behind on mountain by coworkers during office retreat, stranded overnight amid freezing rain, high winds Country music star stops Colorado concert after alleged assault in the crowd Volleyball coach steps down after controversial comments about Gus Walz One of Colorado’s reintroduced wolves wandered into Rocky Mountain National Park — its first wolf presence recorded.
