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May 26, 2007

Culpeper enriched by Stan Karas
As we look at downtown Culpeper and the many changes over the past 20 years, we have to think of Stan Karas and his contribution to those changes. Your comments
Pray for community development corporation
In this weekly column, "Pray Culpeper" will feature a particular leader or group and ask the community to support the individual or group in prayer. Your comments
Summer time means sipping time
Summer's here, the time is right for sipping on the deck. Your comments
Upcoming Events
Graves' Mountain Lodge will hold their 15th annual three-day Festival of Music (Bluegrass music at it's best)May 31 and June 1-2.
About Town
Happy first Anniversary to Persimmon Consignment Boutique at Southgate Shopping Center. It was a successful first year for co-owners Markey Willis and Mary Gayheart.
Police Reports
Recent arrests made by the Culpeper County Sheriff's Department and the Culpeper Town Police Department.
Back-to-back
Culpeper players pivotal in Highland soccer win. Your comments
College News
Craig McIlwee, a 2002 graduate of Orange County High School, graduated from Virginia Tech May 12.
Library News
Gardening With Color: a Workshop for Everyone -hosted by Theresa Gardner will be held at 2 p.m. June 24 at the library.
Undefeated identity
Highland soccer works way through injuries, questions on way to second straight championship. Your comments
Programs help wounded veterans
On this Memorial Day weekend, I would like to draw attention to several service dog programs that are devoted to helping this nation's wounded veterans. Your comments

May 24, 2007

Straus raises her voice
Erika Straus is a "Soprano." No, not part of the fictional Italian-American HBO crime family. Your comments
Merging cultures
Isn't the point of music to bring people together, build relationships and bridge social gaps- Your comments
Summer picks on regional stages
"The Tempest" -Shakespeare's last play is thought to be inspired by news of perilous voyages to the New World. Your comments
Dancing through graduation
Like most graduation classes, the students matriculating from In-Motion Dance's graduation will have learned a lot of life lessons. Your comments
A blast from the past
Sometimes there are great games that don't get the recognition they deserve. Your comments
‘Shrek’ too big for its britches
"Shrek the Third," like the title character's head, is large, and in some aspects, too big for its britches.
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    Looking for love-
    Maire Flanagan of Rathuil-All Things Irish isn't making any promises. Your comments
    ‘Pirates 3’: Deep-six this sequel
    When "Pirates 2" came out, it was so bad, we believed "Pirates 3" would be better. We were wrong.
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    &Pirates 3&: Deep-six this sequel
    Perhaps our assumptions were wrong. When "Pirates 2" came out, it was so bad, we believed everything would better when "Pirates 3" was finally released. We were wrong.
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    May 23, 2007

    Fighting at Wyboo Swamp alongside the ‘Swamp Fox’
    Of all the leaders for whom I have served none are more esteemed by me than Gen. Francis Marion.Your comments
    Being black enough
    Everyone who knows me knows that I have some deep-rooted issues about being "black enough." Your comments
    Paying off bills makes me happy
    I finally watched "The Pursuit of Happyness" with Will Smith last weekend and it got me thinking about the routes I've walked in search of contentment. Your comments
    Church News
    H & R Relay Team from Hopewell and Richardsville churches is holding a last hoorah yard and bake sale Saturday from 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. at St. Luke's Lutheran Elementary School parking lot.
    Native American questions remain unanswered
    The last few columns should have convinced all readers that indeed there was a substantial population of Native Americans living in what is today Culpeper County prior to the early 1700s.Your comments
    A little piece of paradise
    Warm waters, sunny skies, white sandy beaches and intoxicating natural beauty combine to make the island of St. Kitts one of the most luxurious and seductive spots in the Caribbean. Your comments
    Upcoming Community Events
    The Culpeper String Orchestra will present its final concert of the 2006-07 season at 6 p.m. on Tuesday at the forum of Culpeper Middle School.
    Community Events
    The Culpeper Downtown Farmers Market is open every Saturday now through October from 7:30 a.m. until noon.
    Fishing for purpose
    In the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, John Bass sat on a bank in his wheelchair and fished in the quiet stream at Rose River Farm. Your comments
    ‘Do you have a license’
    I was following Charlie Meck and 1st Lt. David Folkerts through the wilderness at Rose River Farm Sunday. They were paired for the first Project Healing Waters 2-fly tournament. Your comments
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