If rules were made to be broken, should they even be rules in the first place? Consider i before e, except after c. This pithy phrase was a stalwart of our grade-school spelling lessons, and decades later, we can recall it in an instant. That’s durability—in fact, we may be hard-pressed as adults to quickly name another memorable spelling or grammar rule.

OutAbout India Independence Day Join the celebration and sample the music, culture, food and more of the subcontinent today at the Cultural Center of India.

The first thing to consider when planning a destination wedding is the time of year for your event. It’s likely to be much cheaper to have your wedding during the summer months in a mountain ski town, but a lot more expensive to have your soiree in wine country during peak season in late summer or early fall. The date is also likely to have an impact on your theme, colors, etc., so pick a season with that in mind, too. Consider the impact of the date on guests. Having the wedding on a Friday or Sunday may save you money, but you may find that some guests won’t be able to make it if they can’t take off two days from work for travel. Also, choosing a holiday weekend may increase the travel expense for guests by $100 more per person.

AUTO RACING KENTUCKY 300
  (Saturday night at Sparta, Ky.)
  (Starting pos.), Make  Laps
  1. (3) Ryan Briscoe, Honda200
  2. (14) Ed Carpenter, Honda200
  3. (9) Tony Kanaan, Honda200
  4. (4) Helio Castroneves, Honda200
  5. (10) Graham Rahal, Honda200
  6. (2) Dario Franchitti, Honda200

Baldacci, Mr. Edward Melvin Sr., 77, of Glen Allen, a retired businessman, husband of Gladys W. Baldacci. Brown, Mr. Aubrey Hampton ‘Chicken’ Sr., 77, of Highland Springs, a retired independent general contractor who specialized in trim work, husband of Gladys Flannagan Brown. Dew, Mr. John Franklyn Jr., 54, of Richmond. Finto, Mrs. Linda C., of Richmond, wife of Kevin Finto.

Ailstock, Mr. Arthur Mason Sr., 67, of Moseley, a self-employed mechanic, husband of Louise Ailstock. Anderson, Mr. Thomas E. Sr., 71, of Richmond, a truck driver, husband of Margaret M. Anderson. Book, Mr. Dan, 60, of Powhatan, a Navy veteran and crane operator, husband of Jan Book. Brown, Mr. Floyd Davis Jr., 75, of Richmond, a retired manufacturing supervisor, husband of Mable J. Brown.

The proposed construction of a large lodging facility at Fort Lee has triggered concern among hotel industry leaders and local government officials in the Tri-Cities. The Army is contemplating building a 1,000-room facility at Fort Lee to support a projected student growth at the installation because of the 2005 Base Realignment and Closure Commission process.

Anthony Mrs. Clifford Orebaugh, 92, of Richmond, a retired assistant store manager for Thalhimers department store, widow of Ernest M. Anthony. Baldwin, Mrs. Lillie Ruth Little, 84, of Richmond, widow of Clifton A. Baldwin Sr. Barrett, Mr. Len B., 64, of Richmond. Braxton, Mrs., Hortense Mary, 86, of Richmond, widow of Hezekiah Braxton Sr.