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January 15, 2008
Learning from the past for our future
The following is transcribed from an old paper, The Culpeper Exponent, with the title "Celebrate the Birth of Town Today." Your commentsJanuary 14, 2008
Prosecutor wrong on shotgun law
Commonwealth's Attorney Gary Close, quoted in the Star-Exponent Oct. 26 ("Former Fairfax deputy convicted of gun charge") did a disservice to the community by making a false statement. Your commentsEquestrian trails would be great for battlefield
I read with jubilation about the acquisition of 23 acres by the Civil War Preservation Trust and the possibility of purchasing another 27 acres around Fleetwood Hill ("Big plans for Brandy Station battlefield" Jan. 6). Your commentsJanuary 13, 2008
Community keeps helping Nutrition Site
On behalf of all the seniors at the Culpeper Nutrition Site, I would like to thank this wonderful community for its continued generosity and outreach. Your commentsWe can’t sugarcoat illegal immigration
Allow me to comment on the contents of page 5 Thursday. Your commentsI’ll give ya somethin’ to write about
Lake Pelham is in serious need of a new boat ramp. Your commentsJanuary 12, 2008
There should not be such a fuss about deputies
I do not know anything about the new sheriff, Jim Branch. What I do know is that the people who think they were fired were not fired. They were simply not rehired. Your commentsEthanol push is not helpful
Battle over use of biofuels is being fought in state legislatures. Your commentsHouck gives his update from G.A.
It is my honor and privilege to represent the 17th District as your state senator in the Virginia General Assembly. Your commentsJanuary 11, 2008
McCauley was an important voice on School Board
I would like to thank Jennifer McCauley for serving as the Salem District representative on the Culpeper County School Board. - Your commentsMinnie the dog returned home safely
We were on the receiving end of many kindnesses this week. - Your commentsJanuary 10, 2008
Letter writer went too far with ‘white people’ argument
I couldn't help but feel this New Yorker is prejudice against, as she quoted, "white people." - Your commentsNew sheriff must be held accountable
To fire two seasoned officers who have proven that they served above and beyond is an affront to taxpayers. - Your commentsJanuary 09, 2008
Day laborers should be able to accept work
As a relative newcomer from New York to Culpeper, I have read with interest your coverage of the illegal workers who are congregating in towns while looking for employment ("Mayor, Jenkins in battle of wills over immigration," Jan. 3). Your commentsHelping Hand Foundation ready to assist
In response to the Dec. 28 editorial "Don't pay $500 for foreclosure service" by Sam Aitken of Culpeper Community Development, I would like to offer the following: Your commentsJanuary 08, 2008
Family thankful for support in its time of loss
The family of Louis Grimsley wishes to express its appreciation to our many friends, co-workers and extended family for your many acts of kindness. Your commentsBranch was wrong to not re-hire deputies
The manner in which this was done - placing envelopes on their desks in their absence with no explanation - is beyond un professional. Your commentsStanley, St. Clair served the county well
Decision by Branch to let the employees go may not have been best for the public. Your commentsJanuary 07, 2008
EVHS rising seniors should have a choice
My two cents worth concerning Culpeper County and Eastern View high schools is that the rising seniors should be allowed to graduate from CCHS. Your commentsCCHS must use care with its logo
Does CCHS have an art department and an original thought- If so, this may be the time to use them. Your commentsRising seniors should be able to choose school
I feel strongly that the school division should give the students the choice to either go to Eastern View or stay at CCHS. Your commentsClass of 2009 should accept split with grace
I am somewhat dismayed by the angst being expressed by some rising seniors over having to attend Eastern View High School next year. Your commentsThank you for helping to preserve our heritage
As a lawyer and historian who has written a number of books and articles on the subject of cavalry operations, I enjoy learning about Culpeper County's role in the Civil War. Your commentsJanuary 06, 2008
Sheriff Hart endured too much hatred from paper, others
I read with keen interest the Dec. 30 Star-Exponent in which the sheriff's race was chosen as the top story of 2007 by the newsroom staff. Your commentsJanuary 05, 2008
Family thankful for support after loss of loved one
The family of Louis Grimsley wishes to express its appreciation to our many friends, co-workers and extended family for your many acts of kindness.Will new terminal be for most of the local residents-
As a taxpayer, I am also curious as to whom the terminal I will be funding will serve. Your commentsJanuary 04, 2008
Family happy that many liked the lights display
Christmas was so meaningful for us this year. - Your commentsBrandy auxiliary appreciates all the area support
With the closure of one year and the beginning of another, the men and women of the Brandy Station Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary would like to express their deep appreciation - Your commentsU. S. needs to use flex-fuel engines
The phrase "energy independence" has been thrown around by politicians a lot in recent years - Your commentsJanuary 03, 2008
