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May 06, 2008
School remarks are contradictory about illnesses
I don’t think most people have the money to go to a doctor every time they get a cold so I guess the next thing is to have a school for just the sick kids.
Park marker gives details about our early history
Just having relocated to the Culpeper area from Pennsylvania a little over a year ago, my husband and I aren’t aware of much of the history of the area.
May 05, 2008
Baker would be good for Culpeper
I strongly urge the residents of Culpeper to vote May 6 for Pat Baker for the Town Council.
Incumbents and Gravatte are best picks for council
There are important choices to be made in this Culpeper Town Council election, with issues facing our town such as consolidation, immigration and boundary line adjustments.
May 04, 2008
Baker would make good Town Councilwoman
I read James Clements piece in the April 28 Star-Exponent and felt compelled to write (“The Ross Perot’s of this election”).
Snider should be re-elected to Town Council
I am pleased to express my support for Chris Snider for Town Council.
May 02, 2008
How I See It - Raising teachers’ salaries is a must
I agreed with your editorial about the budget until you criticized last year’s teacher raises.
Teacher gets a pat on the back
. You’d be surprised how seldom teachers hear such things!
Incumbents have worked hard for the Town Council
My colleagues have worked tirelessly for the citizens throughout their terms.
May 01, 2008
Election offers true choice for Culpeper voters
On May 6, you, the town voter, will elect to our Town Council four representatives.
Destination ImagiNation team seeking support
I would like to thank Star-Exponent photographer Vincent Vala for stopping by Emerald Hill Elementary School and visiting our Destination ImagiNation team.
Remember that there is still good in this world
At the end of the meal our server came to us and told us that the couple that was sitting next to us had paid for our entire meal. I was shocked!
April 30, 2008
Vote for those who will make a difference in town
I plan to vote in the upcoming Town Council election. I will vote for those who I feel will make a difference.
Thank you from Martin family
The family of Sandy Martin II deeply appreciates the many expressions of love and sympathy shown to his family at his unexpected death.
April 29, 2008
War-mongers need McCain as victor
In this real world that I live in, and given the nasty reputation for violence this country has acquired in the past, I fear for the safety of both Sen. Clinton and Sen. Obama, should either win the presidential race in November.
Instead of cutting activities, schools should save gas
The Culpeper County School Board claims they can’t have certain activities and certain sports this year because of lack of funds — well I have an idea.
April 28, 2008
There was global warming in the Bible
In the year 2348 BC the entire earth was destroyed by water that came from the “firnament.”
Treatment of firefighter was done properly
My letter is in response to Mr. Grant’s letter about the firefighter getting burned (“Firefighter should have had burns properly treated,” April 21).
April 25, 2008
Regarding the use of a flood plain
Give the veterans a respectful spot they deserve on higher ground.
Cartoonist needs to know subjects
You give the public the wrong idea about these men.
Legge needs to mind his own business about TC
Mr. Legge lectures us on why we are fortunate to have our current council.
How I See It - Let’s hope merger doesn’t change CRH
Culpeper Regional Hospital was the right choice for me.
April 24, 2008
Hartke merits support from Culpeper voters
Anita Hartke’s background is a distinct and resounding plus in her favor.
School Board heard majority on calendar
I was taken aback by your “Our view” editorial from April 16 (“SB seemed unresponsive with calendar”).
Elected officials should speak for their constituents
Who now represents us, the small people without lots of money or influence, who don’t own businesses, etc.? This is now the real democracy of the 21st century.
April 23, 2008
Animals need to be controlled while in the park
Although the dog was on a leash, there was no one in control of the dog.
School budget was carefully thought through
Our elected School Board has worked diligently over the past months, with the school administration, to get to a bare bones budget request.
April 22, 2008
School Board, BOS should look for more revenue
I think the School Board made a valiant effort to whittle its budget increase down from $17 million to just $6 million.
April 21, 2008
Firefighter should have had burns properly treated
The article stated one of the firefighters refused treatment for first-degree burns. That should not be the firefighter’s call.
Writer should know the meaning of the word ‘illegal’
I’m utterly impressed with the statistical research displayed in the recent articles of John L. Kyff Jr.
