More Culpeper News

October 04, 2008

Being a packrat catches up to you

From time to time a person just needs to pause and assess the content and volume of accumulated stuff.

Adding another member to the Finefrock pack

On the way into the store we saw an older sad-eyed beagle frantically wagging his tail as if to get our attention. After we finished shopping we stopped to look at the dogs and our attention was drawn to that cute old beagle. He seemed to be looking right at us.

Wonders of Alaska becoming popular

One of our most popular requests for pricing is Alaska. Most of the time clients ask about cruising, but have the idea it is a trip they never will be able to afford.

Where to find The Great Pumpkin

Gourds, goblins and ghosts, oh my

Community Events

Little Fork Volunteer Fire and Rescue community invites you to its breakfast Oct. 5 from 8 to 11 a.m. at the Jeffersonton Community Center. Call 937-7717.

The battle of las cucarachas

I don’t consider myself a particularly squeamish person. For a girl, at least.

Captain John Manley — Naval hero

This is the first part of a two-part series on Captain John Manley. Part two will be published in the Oct. 12 edition of Culpeper Living.

Wedding superstitions and customs

Well, it’s official! The date is set and the church is confirmed. Steve has been over here for the past week so as you can imagine it has been a bit of a whirl making sure we meet everyone we are supposed to meet and finalise as many arrangements as we can.

Does economy hurt pets?

Start getting those costumes ready! The fourth annual Clevengers Corner pet costume contest is less than two weeks away. 

September 27, 2008

Church News

Bible Baptist Church will be having its Fall Revival meeting with Dr. Gerald Fielder. The meetings will begin on Sept. 28 and going through Oct. 13.

Today is World Rabies Day; five-years of this column

Today marks the beginning of the fifth year of the “Ask Dr. Watts” column.

Area history events

Sept. 28 — Col. and Mrs. J. Egbert Farnum (portrayed by Ed and Mary Kelley) will reminisce about their War experiences, including writing his name on the wall at the Graffiti House.

Read up on the candidates

Maybe you are still undecided about who to vote for when you head to the polls on Nov. 4. Whatever your reasons, be sure to check out the following titles about the nominees of the two largest political parties in the United States.

End of summer money musing

Along with a hailstorm of Biblical proportions, the summer of 2008 brought us an unexpected cash bonus from the government, not to be confused with the multi-billion dollar bailout now heading Wall Street’s way.

Museum hosts tour of homes

The Museum of Culpeper History hosts the first annual “Holiday Tour of Homes” and all the halls will be decked out in Christmas finery! 

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