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November 20, 2009

I’d give Cantor my vote for prez

I would be honored to vote for Rep. Cantor.

Great service by newspaper carrier

I want to commend our newspaper carrier, Leslie Haggart, for her reliable and caring service to your subscribers.

Christmas shopping has really changed since we were kids

Ah, Black Friday rears its ugly head once again. The real question this year will be if shoppers are digging even deeper to find better bargains, or if we’ll just pass on Black Friday altogether.

HOW I SEE IT: Great care by Culpeper Animal Hospital

My husband, Deputy Kim Gearhart, and I would like to thank the caring and responsive employees of Culpeper Animal Hospital. Dr. Vargas and the entire staff are the most conscientious caregivers of veterinary medicine in Culpeper.

PERSPECTIVE: Oversight by feds hurts innocent taxpayers

» The problem with taxes isn’t just that we have to pay them, but also that they’re complicated.

Editorial cartoon, Nov. 20
Editorial cartoon, Nov. 20

Editorial cartoon, Nov. 20



November 19, 2009

Editorial Cartoon Nov. 19
Editorial Cartoon Nov. 19

Editorial Cartoon Nov. 19

Great article on local icon Winnie Eddins

I am just writing to let you know how much I enjoyed the article in Sunday’s Star-Exponent featuring Winnie Eddins (“Culpeper’s fountain of youth”).

Sadly, an American hero no longer walks among us

I hope that you will take a moment to remember Col. Lewis Lee Millett and give thanks that we have such Americans to protect us.

HOW I SEE IT: Town should spend money elsewhere

I believe people may have been more receptive toward the State Theatre project if the board had made a mission statement and presentation for the public to help clarify the purposes.

Economic development must include education, entrepreneurship

The nation’s unemployment rate topped 10 percent last month, the highest level in a generation.

OUR VIEW: Wise of town to appoint State Theatre subcommittee

» Further study of a nonprofit’s request for $1.5 million in funds is a smart move by council members.



November 18, 2009

Investigating ‘Innocence Project’ could chill students’ reporting

Northwestern University journalism students and their professor are getting a taste of “the Chicago Way,” courtesy of the Cook County prosecutor’s office.

Fight at CCHS exposes problems

On Nov. 12 there was a very ugly fight at Culpeper County High School that my daughter unfortunately witnessed.

Editorial Cartoon Nov. 18
Editorial Cartoon Nov. 18

Editorial Cartoon Nov. 18

OUR VIEW: Good causes benefit from good times in Culpeper

» Follow You tour brought fans, revenue to Culpeper; helped spread positive message about helping others

PERSPECTIVE: SRI’s presence in the Valley promising

Demonstrating the kind of dexterity one finds only in politicians and yoga masters, Gov. Tim Kaine ventured Nov. 9 to Harrisonburg to administer pats, to his back principally and others’ perfunctorily.



November 17, 2009

HOW I SEE IT: Theater will provide boost for town

Now, please do not think that the town of Culpeper will not gain anything from its $1.5 million investment in the State Theatre.

OUR VIEW: McDonnell should focus on improving the economy

If we can effectively promote economic recovery, many of our other issues will fall into place.

If it is possible, live peaceably: Faith shown during recent attacks

We could live in peace with the vast bulk of Muslims, but there are millions of jihadist Muslims, like American-born Hasan, embedded in nations all around the world who want to remove from us the choice of peace.

Looking for the nice lady who hit my car Nov. 3

I’d like to thank the lady who hit my car Nov. 3.

Editorial Cartoon Nov. 17
Editorial Cartoon Nov. 17

Editorial Cartoon Nov. 17



November 16, 2009

Editorial Cartoon Nov. 16
Editorial Cartoon Nov. 16

Editorial Cartoon Nov. 16

HOW I SEE IT: Let’s continue to invest in downtown

I am writing in response to all the negative press the State Theatre has been receiving in the paper as of late. However, I would like to take a trip down memory lane first…

OUR VIEW: Veterans deserve thanks all year ‘round

We stand and salute our area’s veterans, and especially those who paid the ultimate price protecting our liberties and our freedoms

When it comes to showing your gratitude, lead from the front

This month, Americans are giving thanks; and as a leadup to Turkey Day, I’ve been thinking a lot about what it means to truly be thankful.

Cantor offends the populace by not backing universal health care

I was saddened and heartsick to learn of U.S. Rep. Eric Cantor’s lack of support in passing HR 3962, the Affordable Health Care for America Act. 



November 15, 2009

A costly undertaking for each word in the health care bill

Having personally reviewed HR 3962, the Affordable Health Care for America Act, I have a suggestion for the readers of this newspaper. Look up the health care bill online at thomas.gov, Web site for the Library of Congress, and scan some or all of its nearly 2,000 pages.

When did self-centered sports celebrations get so out of hand?

“It’s about time.” I’m referring to the new rules that are being (and in some cases have been) imposed on some levels of the so-called “sports” activities across the land.

HOW I SEE IT: CFA cheerleaders put on a great show

On Nov. 7, the girls of the Culpeper Football Association came out to Eastern View High School to compete in the second annual CFA cheer competition.

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