Editorial airing on our six radio stations and four online stations

Editorial

Annc: This is Viewpoint with Dennis Mockler, Vice President/General Manager of Monticello Media

Thomas Jefferson said “Leave no authority existing not responsible to the people.” One has to wonder how he’d view what White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs described as the “legislative process game” being considered to pass such crucial legislation without a vote.

Regardless of your position on healthcare reform - we believe the civility and integrity our system of governance was founded on needs to be restored. We strongly believe every member of Congress should cast an up or down vote on-the-record. Legislation that will impact 17% of our economy, but more importantly, each and every one of us deserves no less. Is it too much to ask that they do the honorable thing - allowing us to see how they represented us?

Mr. Jefferson also said, “Honesty is the first chapter in the book of wisdom.” If you agree we hope you’ll call Congressman Tom Perriello at 888-486-6487 and request that congress cast a yay or nay vote on healthcare.

Annc: This has been Viewpoint from Monticello Media.

Charlottesville listed as one of the healthiest cities

From the City of Charlottesville's website:

In the February issue of Men’s Journal magazine, the City of Charlottesville is listed as one of the healthiest cities to live in the country. The new accounting used information compiled by Sperling’s Ranked and Rated in their Best Places to Live survey to give editors a snapshot of long term health conditions. The national magazine looked at quality of life issues that contribute to a healthier lifestyle such as:

• Availability of Local Farms and Products
• Shorter Commute Times
• Sidewalk Access and Pedestrian Friendly Community
• Lower Pollution Levels
• Available and Expanding Green Spaces
• Mild Climate and Sunny Days

Recent other acknowledgements for the City of Charlottesville include:

• 4th Best Place to Live in the Country - Kiplinger's Magazine 2009
• Best Place to Launch a Business – Fortune Magazine 2009
• 11th Best Town to Find a Job - Forbes Magazine 2009
• One of the 30 Coolest Neighborhoods, Belmont - Men's Health Magazine 2009
• 18th Safest Mid-Sized Cities in the Country (populations between 150,000 and 500,000), Farmers Insurance 2009
• AARP, Top 10 Healthiest Places to Retire, 2008
• Best Places to Retire, Black Enterprise Magazine, 2nd in 2008
• Best City for Living and Launching a Business by Fortune and Money Magazines - 18th Place in 2008.
• Best Small Market for Business by Forbes Magazine - 9th Place in 2008.

George
Monticello Media

Charlottesville snow pictures

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George

Charlottesville one of the ten best drivers' cities in America

According to "Car and Driver," Charlottesville has “one of motoring’s most divine spectacles:” Skyline Drive. “It’s arguably the most scenic drive east of the Mississippi.”

According to the article, Charlottesville is home to 218 days of sunshine a year and 16 city traffic cops.

http://www.c-ville.com/File/PrimarySource_PDF/CarandDriver.pdf

From: http://www.c-ville.com/

George

The Hook: Booze in the blender - Jimmy Buffett rocks Charlottesville

"The ginormous parking lots around the Arena were plastered with a special brand of tailgaters: guys in hula skirts and coconut bras, girls with shark pasties. Many sporting parrot, crab, and shark hats and some in shark and pirate costumes, all downing flagons of Caribbean-pastel margaritas mixed to the tunes of Jimmy and whining 12-volt blenders."

Good write-up of the Buffett show in Cville:

http://www.readthehook.com/blog/index.php/2009/11/19/booze-in-the-blender-jimmy-buffett-rocks-charlottesvill/

CNN: America's cool college towns

"The music scene was fertile here B.D.M.B -- that is, before the Dave Matthews Band, which formed in Charlottesville in the early 1990s."

http://www.cnn.com/2009/TRAVEL/11/02/college.towns/

Money Magazine names city as top area to start a small business

Money Magazine recently ranked Charlottesville No. 19 on its list of best small metropolitan areas to start a small business. Charlottesville was the only commonwealth city listed and ranked in the top 50 among cities of all sizes.

http://www.cavalierdaily.com/2009/10/15/money-magazine-names-city-as-top-area-to-start-a-small-business/

Hot 101.9's Little Black Dress Party is tomorrow!

Hot 101.9's "Little Black Dress Party" is this Thursday!! Join us At Siips Wine & Champagne Bar on the Downtown Mall at 8pm for a fun, classy night out with the girls!

We have some cool giveaways from places like Neroli Spa, Judy b., Boot'vil, Tuel Jewelers, Quick Lane Tire & Auto, Fastan, and A New Salon. Get the dress, get your friends, have some fun with us. Click on the link below for more details and to see pics from last year's LBD Party!

http://1019hot.com/pages/1186441.php

generations102.3 Live from the Crozet Arts and Crafts Fall Festival

generations102.3 is broadcasting live from the Crozet Arts and Crafts Fall Festival on Saturday from 11-1. Kick off a great day by visiting Steve Walker at the generations tent next to the information booth just inside the gate.

Our new guy: Tom Scott (Director Interactive Media)

One of the “new” arrivals to Monticello Media, Tom is a 28 year radio vet with extensive background as an Operations Manager, Program Director, Promotions Director, News Director, and announcer, as well as having Non-Traditional Revenue and Sales experience.

“All of my previous experience has prepared me to incorporate all parts of our business into the 6 Monticello Media station websites. I work everyday with programming, promotions and sales to assure that what we have on the air is reflected in our on-line products, while creating opportunities for our clients to use our digital platform to reach potential customers.”

In addition to his work on the Monticello Media websites, Tom can be heard weekday mornings from 6-9am on TOM @ 107.5.

Born in northeastern PA, Tom spent his entire career circling central PA, most of that time in the home of Little League Baseball, Williamsport, PA, before heading south in July. “This part of Virginia is beautiful…We’ve traveled through the Charlottesville area before, and the opportunities for our family are too good to pass up!”

He loves music, history, travel and antiques and is doing everything he can to enjoy all of the local experiences that include those pastimes. Tom, his wife and 2 of their 6 children make their new home in Greene County, and look forward to the Fall season with its beautiful colors along the Blue Ridge.

Contact Tom:
tscott@cvillestations.com
434-817-7624
www.linkedin.com/pub/tom-scott/11/789/1a4