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February 21, 2008
Beckett deserves better treatment
I find the inordinate focus on Mr. Beckett's beret to border on the absurd!Council should not be hiring in this economy
I read with great interest the story in the Feb. 16 Star-Exponent "Council creates two new positions." - Your commentsIt’s possible that the sky really is falling
"I just hope we don't have Henny Pennies running around."February 20, 2008
Senate aims to preserve funds in key areas
As the General Assembly crosses the halfway point of its 2008 Session, the Senate Finance Committee has approved amendments to the governor's budget.Beckett doesn’t speak for military
It seems that Culpeper now has "beret gate" with the controversy over retired Command Sgt. Major Jerry Beckett's headgear.February 19, 2008
Obama has the integrity to make a fine president
The fact is that I believe that Obama has a sense of honor and integrity that is completely lacking in his opponent.Delegates are not sold on Kaine’s plans
Last week, the General Assembly passed the midway point of the 2008 session, commonly referred to as "crossover."W&M situation is not as bad as student portrayed
Miss Jackson's letter of Feb. 15 titled "Nichol's forced resignation is not appreciated" is short on fact and long on melodrama.February 18, 2008
Overdue taxes could aid with school funding
Two weeks ago we received a long list of people who owe taxes along with the amounts owed to our county. Your commentsColeman should recuse himself on consolidation
I found it interesting that Councilman Chip Coleman has already decided that we citizens who signed the petition for the town and county consolidation study will end up costing the town a "lot of money for something that will not pass."Striving for a better school calendar
The school calendar is an important instrument in the planning of activities, day care and family vacations for parents, staff and children. Your commentsFebruary 17, 2008
Creative ways to fund our schools
To my way of seeing, lean revenues and daunting costs are the best time to look for really creative solutions. Your commentsHold School Board retreats in Culpeper
With all of the budget problems facing our county, should we be considering retreats in locations other than Culpeper County- Your commentsAn abuse of power by Miers and Bolten
There have been many alleged abuses of power by the current administration.February 16, 2008
Town issues more serious than a beret
I want to thank Charles Snyder for his concern about my hat ("A word on the wearing of service uniforms," Feb. 11). Your commentsPenalty should have been more for passing bus
I hope that by printing this in your paper it may make the law tougher and possibly save a child's life. Your commentsCode Pink seeks to destroy morale of U.S. soldiers
Code Pink wants our country overtaken by terriorists, by refusing to believe in fighting for America's freedom. Your commentsFebruary 15, 2008
Warner was a strong governor
Virginia was rated "the best managed state in America."Health care is being denied to needy people
It seems to me that the president does not care about the welfare of poor children. - Your commentsIllegal aliens still have some basic rights
Editorial contained some factual errors and drew some questionable conclusions - Your commentsOpen EVHS and have all the students go there
I would like to offer another option - Your commentsFebruary 14, 2008
Nichol’s forced resignation is not appreciated
As a student body, we are outraged - Your commentsFebruary 13, 2008
Assembly deals with issue of payday loans
The General Assembly's crossover deadline of Feb. 12 brought many issues to resolution this past week. Your commentsInput will help with consolidation
As a member of the Board of Supervisors, I'd like to help develop the plan that residents charged their officials to create. Your commentsFebruary 12, 2008
Groups’ visits to Richmond are enjoyable
As we near the halfway point of the 2008 General Assembly session, this week's report will be devoted to the people who have visited me in Richmond and the issues we discussed. Your commentsFine arts critical to student success
The fine arts and AP classes, like team sports, teach students how to strive for individual excellence in a group setting while working toward a common goal. Your commentsFebruary 11, 2008
Arts in schools need to be preserved
The opportunities my girls have had in Culpeper schools have defined who they are today. Your commentsCounty needs to build facility for EMS personnel
The county needs to build an EMS facility. The EMS staff needs a place to shower and clean up after calls and the equipment needs to be inside when not in use. Your commentsFebruary 10, 2008
