In response to S.L. Brown’s letter in the Star-Exponent June 24 (“Community service supervision lacking”), we use the landfill almost daily and have nothing but the highest praise for the work of the county staff and those providing community service.

Those lobbying against the Employee Free Choice Act intentionally confuse what workers face in union elections with how we vote in civic elections.

My sons and I wish to thank the Culpeper County Rescue Squad, paid and volunteer, and the Culpeper County Sheriff’s Office.

The Museum of Culpeper History is hosting its second annual Camp Culley, a fun-filled learning experience for local kids — ranging from rising kindergarteners to fifth-graders — over a two-week span.

Ben Franklin once said, “Look before, or you’ll find yourself behind.” I think that means if one doesn’t plan for the future and adapt to meet potential needs then one will be left behind.

Why is the media mourning the death of a pedophile?

As we celebrate our Independence Day this July Fourth, I ask that you take a little extra time to think about the great courage and enormous risk to their lives, their families’ lives and the property of the signers of the Declaration of Independence.

A recent letter (“Check your Verizon bill for scam by Cheap2Dial,” June 22) describes a charge that appeared on a reader’s Verizon bill.

On behalf of the American Legion Auxiliary members and this country’s veterans, we give you our wholehearted thanks.

There is no simple solution when it comes to municipalities and government agencies improving fuel economy and reducing emissions of their transit and fleet vehicles.

Who is supervising the folks serving community service?

Friday’s letter to the editor from Arlington’s Green Party candidates (“Real action needed to combat poverty in Va.”) criticizing the governor’s new Poverty Reduction Task Force is a disappointing attempt to score political points by misrepresenting the mission of this important endeavor.

Be aware of your Verizon phone bill. I received mine Monday and it had a charge added of $16.76 for something called Cheap2Dial.

Many news outlets and reporters look to the American Dietetics Association for trustworthy and accurate information on diet and nutrition.

My grandson and I would like to say a big thank you to the wonderful people who came to our rescue when the two pit bull terriers attacked us May 13.

A special letter of thanks to the Board of Supervisors, county employees and residents of the community.

I was sorry to read about the recent passing of former Culpeper County Public Schools Superintendent Tony Stewart.

Columnist James Clements has nothing to worry about in regard to the Route 729-U.S. 522 bypass (“Western loop road may bring traffic relief, but it also raises questions,” Monday).

I send good wishes and compliments on your fine regional paper, the Culpeper Star-Exponent.

In response to Saturday’s staff editorial “Congrats to EVHS, CCHS graduates,” I would be the first to congratulate all the graduates.

We would like to thank all of you who came out to CulpeperFest June 4 to sample our Brusters ice cream.

Road work has been poorly mismanaged

I would like to point out an inaccuracy in Wednesday’s “Our View” regarding the office of county assessor.

I was encouraged, in late November, to share with you my story of a visit with an angel. It can be found on BuglesAcrossAmerica.org.

Contrary to popular belief, James Madison, fourth president of the United States, did not obtain a law degree from Princeton University.

Everyone blames the banks and all lending businesses for the so-called collapse of the economy. The honest blame should be aimed at the oil companies.

The residents of Southridge wish to thank the Culpeper Town Council for its swift and efficient handling of redoing our roads.

We in Virginia have had some great governors; let us continue in that direction by electing Creigh Deeds as our Democratic nominee today.

U.S. Rep. Eric Cantor, R-Richmond, still seems way behind the curve in understanding what is taking place in our economy (”Cantor: Obama’s economy breaks promise,” June 6).

Like views on asparagus, Culpeper’s School Board is sending mixed messages about the Strings Program.