ON THIS WEEK’S COVER:�€�Autumn of love: Locals look back on the summer of ‘67
Where were you in 1967, the so-called “Summer of Love,” and how was that summer different from this one? We posed that question to several local notables, and their answers may surprise you.

IN THE NEWS:
Ruth-less: Artists up in arms over missing critic
Local artists were vexed when they heard long-time Daily Progress art critic Ruth Latter had been axed. But the Progress denies the allegation and says Latter’s insights will continue their roll.

They’re here: Crozet cougar sparks debate
Its been rumored for years that cougars have been roaming the woods in Crozet, but this time one big cat spotter has a photo? Is that really a cougar? Decide for yourself after ready Courtney Stuart’s story.

IN ONARCHITECTURE:
Developing news: Jury picks winner for downtown lots
The judges have decided– after hearing what members of the public had to say– but eager development-watchers have to wait until October 5 to see the design they’ve chosen to grace two city blocks along Water Street.

ON THE HOTSEAT:
Mission district: DNA dude explains his sheriff quest
You may know that city cop Chip Harding is running for sheriff, but do you know what’s in his CD player or that he’s said a prayer for everyone hes arrested? Learn more about this top cop, and American Idol fan, in this weeks Hotseat.

LETTERS: Edward Deane questions why County prosecutor Jim Camblos refused to prosecute the driver who killed his wife and two granddaughters in 1998. Camblos claimed a large “mutant” bee caused the driver to loose control of the car. But Deane has a photo of the so-called “mutant bee”, which appears to be no bigger than a firefly.

Plus:
Dr. Hook on strep throat
Hillary and John mix it up at the Paramount
Dish remembers Tony’s Chuck Wagon
And Essayist Mona Gable on bad mommies

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