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She was area of West Virginia the threat is no POWER longer somebody else’s problem. It’s getting “painlessly” euthanized. Who has ever returned from being too close to home for comfort. Only executed in a “civilized” manner to by working cooperatively with each testify that the process was not other to ensure best practices on the SHOP part of painful? boaters, Own the internet with a powerful 3G phone. My second question regarding state approved execution is, “How swimmers, many are dead already from execu- fisher-folk tion that even the state (after know- and ing all the pertinent facts) would other BlackBerry®Bold™ eventually consider innocent?” users of the – WiFi connectivity The only practical reason for the death penalty would be for public waterways can – 3.2 MP camera & camcorder protection: Our state has strong we protect our waters here in security in the prisons and protects Fluvanna. The review’s help with its citizens from those convicted. publicizing this issue is very much $ 99 Teresa Lewis, to be executed appreciated. September 23, 2010, is no threat. Sincerely, 149 She told me, as she has told others, Mickey Meyer she considers her cell her pulpit to Lake Monticello BlackBerry® Bold™: $249.99 2-yr price - $100 mail-in rebate debit card with new 2-yr minister and witness for Christ. She activation on voice plan with data pak provides a claming influence on (Editor’s note: You can still read the $29.99 or higher. those around her. story from the July 29 edition of The judge gave the triggermen life the Fluvanna Review on sentences. He thought Teresa was www.fluvannareview.com (search 68 Heritage Drive, Unit 1 the mastermind. She does not have “invaders”). You can also download Ranson’s Palmyra, VA 22963 that ability according to tests later previous issues with the link on the (434) 589-5803 given. left side of the web page.) Activation fee per line: $35 ($25 for secondary Family SharePlan® lines w/2-yr Agmts). IMPORTANT CONSUMER INFORMATION: Subject to Customer How does this all fit into the Agmt, Calling Plan, rebate form & credit approval. Up to $175 early termination fee($350 for advanced devices) & other charges. Offers & coverage, upcoming execution of Teresa Praise for Page varying by service, not available everywhere. While supplies last. Shipping charges may apply. Device capabilities: Additional charges & conditions apply. In CA: Sales tax based on full retail price of phone. $35 restocking fee may apply to device exchanges. Limited time offer. Rebate debit card takes Lewis? Please go to I would like to give praise and up to 6 wks & expires in 12 months. Network details & coverage maps at verizonwireless.com. All company names, trademarks, logos and copyrights not the property of Verizon Wireless are the property of their respective owners. © 2010 Verizon Wireless. http://www.saveteresalewis.org for heartfelt thanks to Page Gifford for further information. (There you her tireless reporting of cultural may find a petition to sign—a few events, animal welfare, and topics of seconds of your time!) human interest. Page recently wrote Sarah Litchfield an article on our home-based ani- Palmyra mal rescue for senior animals, Peaceful Passings. Though I appreci- Fighting the Invaders ate Page sharing the Peaceful On behalf of the Lake Health Passings story with the larger com- Education Group, I want to thank munity, she deserves credit for the MUSIC you for the very eye-catching cover many, many articles that she has and informative article on protecting done over the years for all of the Lake Monticello from invasive local animal organizations and oth- LESSONS species. Many volunteers, both in ers. Page heightens our awareness our Group and the Lake Preservation of social and community issues as FOR ALL Committee, have devoted long hours well as culture and the arts. In the to researching information about midst of a difficult economy and an these dangers to the Lake and we all abundance of local, state and nation- AGES appreciate the Fluvanna Review al issues, Page reminds us of the bet- helping us to spread the word. ter side of Fluvanna County, the one Offering private instruction for piano, guitar, violin, drums, where arts and theatre exist along- saxophone, trumpet, clarinet and mandolin Because of the Review’s county- wide circulation I am especially side of dedicated and caring individ- pleased that this information is now uals who support our non-profits. FALL CLASSES!! out there for all the residents of Thank you Page, for all you have World Beat Drumming Class Fluvanna County. There are many given us over the years.