Sumerduck News

Independence Day Celebration at The Inn at Kelly's Ford: 5:30 p.m. until after dark, 14674 Rogers Ford Road, Sumerduck.

Luther Amos Stanley Sr., 77, of Culpeper died Sunday, May 4, 2008, at his residence. via The Free Lance-Star

William Jennings Curtis, 82, of Sumerduck passed away, Tuesday, April 8, 2008, at Fauquier Hospital in Warrenton. via Fredericksburg.com

“Let's take it with us for dinner.”

My California friends were just being polite. I'd brought a bottle of Virginia wine with me on a visit - a chardonnay named for the owner's grandson at a tiny winery west of Fredericksburg. via The Philadelphia Inquirer

“So with every rain, we're getting the run-off. "The reservoirs are catching the additional flows.”

Police Briefs Destruction of property reported A caller from the 14300 block of Raymond Drive, Sumerduck, reported destruction of property on Feb.5. ... Town lifts mandatory water restrictions Local By Kelly ... via Times Community Newspapers - Fauquier...

Hospital opens new ER Part two of a three-stage renovation is finished, and the Emergency Department at Fauquier Hospital has a new look, with ... Teachers' pay tied to competition The school board and ... via Times Community Newspapers - Fauquier...

Pat Spayd is proof that World War II has more stories to tell A woman? Writing military histories? It seems a little... odd, said local author Patricia Spayd, which is why her military ... Police Briefs ... via Times Community Newspapers - Fauquier...

“There's no comparison between home-grown lima beans and those from the grocery store. These are sweet. They're an entirely different animal.”

Destruction of property reported A caller from the 14300 block of Raymond Drive, Sumerduck, reported destruction of property on Feb.5. ... 0 comments - more ... Police arrest two in Domino's robbery On Tuesday, ... via Times Community Newspapers - Fauquier...

Food: Little known group helps feed families in need It's an issue many people in today's "super-sized" modern world are blind to. via Culpeper Times

“I've always believed that if you put in the work, the results will come. I don't do things half-heartedly. Because I know if I do, I can expect half-hearted results.”

Belated birthday greetings to Brian Baxter Jr., who celebrated his seventh birthday Dec. via Times Community Newspapers - Fauquier...

“He who has a thousand friends has not a friend to spare, while he who has one enemy shall meet him everywhere.”

We had a wonderful Thanksgiving this year. It was very busy, with 24 people at our house. via Times Community Newspapers - Fauquier...

“We liken the whole experience to what an alien abduction would be to us”

In three seasons of tracking, researchers caught and banded a total of eight owls. via Fredericksburg.com

“Thanksgiving Day is a jewel, to set in the hearts of honest men; but be careful that you do not take the day and leave out the gratitude.”

Happy Thanksgiving to all of you who faithfully read this column each week. Every time one of you tells me that you enjoy reading the Goldvein news, I am thankful. via Times Community Newspapers - Fauquier...

Frank "Chip" Rea, former Culpeper County High School assistant football coach, confirmed Friday he submitted his resignation to school officials late last month - shortly after he pleaded guilty to drug charges ... via Culpeper Star-Exponent

“Youth is like spring, an over-praised season more remarkable for biting winds than genial breezes. Autumn is the mellower season, and what we lose in flowers we more than gain in fruits.”

What a beautiful weekend. I hope you took the time to enjoy the Indian summer. It won't last much longer, I'm sure. via Times Community Newspapers - Fauquier...

“Recognition is the greatest motivator.”

My family and I spent last weekend camping in the Shenandoah Valley. It had been a long time since we had camped, and we really enjoyed it. via Times Community Newspapers - Fauquier...

“Boys are beyond the range of anybody's understanding, at least between the ages of 18 months and 90 years.”

Congratulations to Kevin and Sharon Linton, proud parents of their first child, Leslie Sharon Linton. via Times Community Newspapers - Fauquier...

Oh no! I got it wrong. Trinity United Methodist Church's Homecoming was not Oct. via Times Community Newspapers - Fauquier...

“I am not buying anything here today; just enjoy the breakfast with our Trinity Methodist friends.”

Warren and I visited Faith Christian Fellowship on the first night of its revival services. via Times Community Newspapers - Fauquier...

“I anticipate that Mr. Rea will enter a guilty plea at his next court appearance”

A Fauquier County Circuit Court grand jury handed out indictments against former Liberty High School teacher and assistant football coach Frank "Chip" Rea on two drug-related charges. via Times Community Newspapers - Fauquier...