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July 06, 2009
A time to reflect on the gifts of freedom
The July 4 holiday is just past us and I had time to reflect on the spirit of the occasion.
July 02, 2009
Still seeking the ‘Impossible Dream’
It’s rough living in a dungeon. Even worse when you have the Spanish Inquisition toying with your future and fellow prisoners putting you on trial for, among other things, being a bad poet.
Flashing back with America
The summer evening emerged mildly as America took the stage at the downtown Pavilion last weekend, softening an already mellow vibe.
Looking at the real meaning of July 4
It’s the 4th of July; banks are closed, government workers are on a holiday and the mail won’t be delivered. To go about life as if it were any other day would be a national sacrilege. Like good citizens in need of a respite, we party!
July 01, 2009
Now is a good time to check land for nitrates
This is a good year to test corn land for nitrates considering the weather risk most nitrogen was put through during the last six weeks.
June 29, 2009
Making sure seniors have resources to thrive as well
I was honored to speak at the Aging Together Culpeper Community Conversation 2009 last week at the Culpeper Baptist Retirement Community.
June 25, 2009
Letters from Culpeper: ‘On the farm’
It was the summer of 1951, the USA was fully engaged in the Korean War, the economy was booming and the Nelson family with mom and dad, one set of grandparents and four children were moving to Culpeper.
June 22, 2009
Being good at grant writing can pay off
As many of you know, the Culpeper Chamber of Commerce established a Grant Writing Council this past winter.
June 18, 2009
Recalling summer days on the Nelson farm
We just cannot sustain a constant Mad Hatter-style dashing about and the eternal engagement is nothing less than the pithiest issues. Every now and again a reprieve is necessary to the maintenance of at least a semblance of sanity.
June 17, 2009
Finding out if barley is right for your needs
Barley is about ready to be harvested and will be coming to town by the truck load near the end of June, headed for storage and later use as livestock feed.
June 15, 2009
Culpeper becoming an events destination
Culpeper is becoming a “destination” for events.
June 11, 2009
A final word on Stowe
William Stowe was typical of those who fought for the Union and the Confederacy in the horrific American Civil War.
June 04, 2009
Vermont units play key role at Wilderness
Last week Cpl. Stowe was confronted with yet another conundrum often found on the battlefield; the enemy soldiers looked a lot like his own tent mates, friendly, helpful and also wanting to go home.
June 03, 2009
When is the right time to switch to soybeans?
Corn growers that have their crop planted are happy to watch it grow while some 30 percent of the crop remains unplanted, making these farmers more anxious by the day as they struggle with nature to finish the job.
June 01, 2009
CulpeperFest a great reason to enjoy the community
Everyone has heard the term “staycation” by now. Though traveling may not be in this year’s budget, having fun should always stay on the schedule.
May 28, 2009
Pvt. Stowe posted to picket duty in the county
Last week Pvt. Stowe was confronted with the horrors of war particularly the events during the Battle of Chancellorsville 1863 and wrote the following;
May 27, 2009
Saying goodbye to Clare
Bear with me dear reader, I just wanted to say goodbye to a new, yet old friend who passed away on Tuesday morning 19th May 2009.
May 21, 2009
Pvt. Stowe weighs in on the Copperheads
Last week’s story left Pvt. Stowe on the Stafford side of the Rappahannock River opposite the city of Fredericksburg. He had declared his readiness for yet another battle after a little rest.
May 20, 2009
Middle of May; time to make hay
Hay making season has arrived here in the Northern Piedmont now that the soil has had a chance to dry out after the much-needed rain.
May 18, 2009
Help us celebrate National Small Business Week
Winston Churchill once said “business is the sturdy horse pulling the wagon.” What a fitting phrase to begin National Small Business Week.
May 14, 2009
The letters of Pvt. Stowe, part two
In commemoration of the 145th anniversary of the Battle of the Wilderness, Miner produced and directed a play based on the letters of William H. Stowe, 2nd Vermont Co F.
May 13, 2009
A hornet’s nest (continued)
Last time, I briefly ventured onto the thorny subject of what to do with our equine friends when they are no longer wanted/needed/useful, especially with the demise of the slaughterhouses here in the USA.
May 11, 2009
Kindness will help turn around economy
The country music group The Dixie Chicks has a song in which the lyrics state “not ready to make nice.” This reminds me of the economy that we are experiencing.
May 07, 2009
Dickson lecture informative, intellectual
Retired Library of Congress staffer Paul Spehr enlightened a small audience in the Mount Pony Theater Saturday with a cerebral lecture on the man who made the movies — W.K.L. Dickson (1860-1935), an inventor in Thomas Edison’s lab
How does a bad seed grow?
First, a disclaimer. I’m about to do something that I’ve never done before in this column and promise not to do again if I can help it. I’m going to talk about the play that my advanced acting class at CCHS will be performing this weekend.
Letters from the Civil War
The Civil War is often called the defining period in this country’s history. Great questions were confronted and resolved, great leaders identified, great battles fought and great ideals expressed.
May 06, 2009
Culpeper’s own corn growers top in the state
This year Culpeper farmers took the top spots in Virginia.
May 04, 2009
Be sure to buy a lot of paper towels
Paper towels and happy birthday — these are two important keys to keeping your office safer during the current swine flu “concerns.”
April 29, 2009
Debate rages over slaughter of horses
One of the things I do in my limited spare time is manage a forum for business people who love horses.
April 27, 2009
Culpeper folks put ‘DYNA’ in dynamic
Does anyone ever tune into W I I F M radio? What’s In It For Me?

