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Myth busters: The Flu ➤ Debunking myths and setting the record straight about flu season We’re often too quick to assume the dreaded influenza virus is to blame for any wintertime sick days.

Flu is a likely suspect for any wintertime illness. The reason?

Many of us don’t actually know much about the flu.

Nael Hasan, MD, emergency department medical director at Culpeper Medical Center, a Novant Health UVA Health System facility, helps us set the record straight by debunking some common flu misconceptions.

Myth #1: The flu is just a bad cold Reality: Body aches, runny noses and sore throats can be signs of either a cold or the flu, but with the flu these symptoms are usually much more dramatic and last longer. Flu symptoms can include fever, cough, congestion, chills, severe fatigue, body aches, headaches, sore throat, nausea and vomiting. These symptoms come on quickly, last up to a week and are often severe.

“About 100,000 Americans are hospitalized with the flu each year,” said Dr. Hasan. “It can become lifethreatening, particularly in infants, elderly patients and those with compromised immune systems, but everyone should see a doctor if they show signs of dehydration, have a high fever and are experiencing difficulty breathing, severe dizziness or persistent vomiting.”

A cold, on the older hand, manifests in fewer, more mild symptoms and typically goes away in about a week.

Myth #2: Flu season is only during the winter Reality: There’s a reason you see pharmacies and doctors’ offices promoting flu vaccines even before summer has ended. Flu season generally begins in November but can start at any point in the fall or winter and peak any time between December and March. In fact, in March of 2019, the Virginia Department of Health reported that Virginia was still classified as having widespread flu activity for the 11th straight week.

“Getting a flu shot in February or March is better than not getting a flu shot at all, although we strongly encourage patients to get their vaccinations early,” said Dr. Hasan.

Dr. Hasan also advised that the “summer flu” is a very real thing and the virus can strike even when the

weather is hot. People who travel internationally should always pay close attention to any symptoms that appear since the flu peaks in different parts of the world during different times of year.

Myth #3: Flu shots are ineffective and can make you sick Reality: This is a common misconception because some people feel under the weather for several days shortly after receiving their flu shot. This is the body’s immune system reacting to the vaccine, which actually means it’s responding appropriately.

“The vaccine isn’t 100 percent effective in preventing the flu, so there is still a chance of contracting the virus even with the vaccine, but some protection is always better than none,” said Dr. Hasan. “There

are multiple types of influenza.

Each year researchers create a new vaccine based on evidence of what the strongest strain is likely to be. If you are exposed to a different strain, you could still catch the flu, but your immune system will be stronger in fighting it.”

With flu season upon us, all of us should take precautions against exposure to the virus — ­ and unknowingly transmitting it before symptoms begin to show. Washing your hands frequently, coughing and sneezing into a sleeve or tissue and, most importantly, making sure to get the flu shot are effective ways to make it out of flu season unscathed.

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Town of Culpeper launches Culpeper Competes program The Town of Culpeper has opened applications for Culpeper Competes.

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The Town of Culpeper received a $45,000 Community Business Launch grant from Virginia’s Department of Housing and Community Development in October 2019, enabling the creation of Culpeper Competes. This grant is designed to assist communities in taking a systems approach to defining and pursuing an asset-based small business development strategy.

Culpeper Competes is now accepting applications, with a Thursday, March 5, 2020 deadline.

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Matthias Omonkhomon (Editor's note: This is weekly series highlighting members of Culpeper's Youth Council. To join Culpeper Youth, go to www.culpeperyouth.org to apply.)

According to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, excessive drinking took the lives of over 4,300 teens in the US. It is illegal for alcohol consumption for anyone under the of 21. However, 11% of alcohol consumed by youth 12-20 years of age. In many cases youth consumed more drinks per drinking occasion than adult drinker.

Excessive drinking is responsible for more than 4,300 deaths among underage youth each year, and cost the U.S. $24 billion in economic costs in 2010. In 2013, there were approximately 119,000 emergency rooms visits by persons aged 12 to 21 for injuries and other conditions linked to alcohol.6 High school students who drink alcohol are promoting risky behavior.

The 2017 Youth Risk Behavior Survey7found that among high school students, during the past 30 days 30% drank some amount of alcohol; 14% binge drank; 6% drove after drinking alcohol and 17% rode with a driver who had been drinking alcohol. These types of behaviors often lead to negative consequences. Youth who drink alcohol 1,5,10 are more likely to experience School problems, such as higher absence and poor or failing grades; Social problems, such as fighting and lack of participation in youth activities; Legal problems, such as arrest for driving or physically hurting someone while drunk; Physical problems, such as hangovers or illnesses; Unwanted, unplanned, and unprotected sexual activity and Disruption of normal growth and sexual development. There are ways to prevent underage drinking.

Reducing underage drinking will require community-based efforts to monitor the activities of youth and decrease youth access to alcohol. Recent publications by the Surgeon General1 and the Institute of Medicine5 outlined many prevention strategies for the prevention of underage drinking, such as enforcement of minimum legal drinking age laws, national media campaigns targeting youth and adults, increasing alcohol excise taxes, reducing youth exposure to alcohol advertising, and development of comprehensive community-based programs.

ceive up to $45,000 awarded in seed funding to launch at least three businesses in the downtown Culpeper, in addition to continued mentor and in-kind support.

The Culpeper Competes designated area focuses on the heart of the historic downtown. Covering .22 square miles, the designated area includes the Culpeper Downtown Urban Development area, which is the Town’s sixth designated growth area that encourages adaptive reuse of existing buildings, higher density new construction, and intentional design to complement the Town’s historic characteristics. The Culpeper Competes designated area also overlaps additional existing incentive zones, including the Business Incentive Zone, Culpeper Opportunity Zone, and the Culpeper Tourism Zone.

“The Town of Culpeper’s Tourism and Economic Development department has partnered with Germanna Community College, the Lord Fairfax Small Business Development Center, UVA Community Credit Union, Charles Ryan Associates, Fray Hudson Clark & Walker LLP, and local business owners to develop the seven week instructional course, with topics ranging from starting a small business to accounting/finance and credit, operations/legal and leadership, and sales/marketing and branding” comments Paige Read, Tourism and Economic Development Director for the Town of Culpeper. “We are excited to be launching Culpeper Competes as a coordinated, comprehensive program that identifies, triggers, and supports community-based entrepreneurs and small business at all levels of development.”

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The end of Peggy Allen’s 40-year coaching career could be best described as a story tale ending.

In a scene that could have come from a movie, her Cyclones field hockey team won the state title 3-2 in overtime ­— all the while unbeknownst to them that their longtime head coach was retiring.

On Thursday, Allen and her state championship team ­— the first of her storied career — were honored at Eastern View High School as they received their state championship rings.

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➤ EVHS, from Page 4 icing on a sweet cake of Allen’s career — one that began in 1979 and stretched two iconic tenures at Culpeper County High School and Eastern View. The win over Great Bridge was her 350th as a coach — and one that gave her the elusive title she had been searching for.

Allen, filled with emotion on Thursday night, greeted her state championship team and players from throughout the years ­— some that flew in from as far as Iowa to honor their coach.

“It’s bittersweet, we’ve really had a great time and I love working with the kids,” Allen said. “It keeps you young.”

Allen shared hugs with the 2019 team, as they stood on the stage showing off their championship rings.

“This is a special group,” Allen said. “A few years ago we had a team that was 15-0 in the regular season and they didn’t get past the first round of the regions. This team, we got beat twice — Chancellor and JM both thumped us — and the girls right then and there said that’s it.”

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ter, longtime assistant coach Marianne Bretschneider, were retiring.

The players were stunned, but for Allen, the time had come. It doesn’t make it any easier, she said, fighting back tears.

“You hate to leave,” Allen said.

The only field hockey coach EVHS has ever known, Allen was feted by players, peers and administrators as a coach that not only shaped teams, but shaped lives.

“It’s well deserved,” Bretschneider said, beaming with pride for her mom.

Goalie Jensen Armstrong gushed about her coach.

“She’s an amazing coach,” Armstrong said. “You pushes you and then some, but it makes you a better player and every year you definitely grow. She sets such high standards and each of you end up achieving them. It just makes you a well rounded player. It also makes you a well-rounded individual and you she will always tell you that. Outside of coaching she just wants to make you an amazing person and she prepares you more for the real world than you could ever imagine.”

What made this EVHS team so close and helped them achieve their goal? Allen’s team building.

“She gets you together as a group from a young age,” Armstrong said.

“Most teams don’t start getting close

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into the season but we get close with Coach Allen when you’re younger.

She helps develop that relationship and she drives that home for you.”

Sarah Hatfield, the Cyclones’ leading all-time scorer, was the one who made it all possible with two of three goals in the championship game including the winning tally.

“She had a huge impact on me, she’s the one that got me into the game of field hockey,” Hatfield said.

“She’s an incredible woman and I’m just thrilled to share this moment with her.”

The field hockey group wasn’t just a team, she said.

“Our motto for a while has been family and we’re the type of team we lose together and we win together,” Hatfield said. “The chemistry that developed over the season helped us get us to where we are.”

Hatfield’s father, EVHS football coach Greg Hatfield, has been at the school as long as Allen and the two joked about their rivalry that turned into a close friendship. Coach Hatfield praised her for helping raise his three daughters - all who picked up a hockey stick because of the iconic coach.

Former EVHS principal Roger Mello’s daughter Jenny was a member of the first EVHS team, and he said Allen helped define what a Cyclone meant.

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The Cyclones show off their state championship rings during a ceremony last Thursday.

“When this school opened I became a field hockey fan for life because that group of girls helped define this place,” Roger Mello said.

“You want a fight song? You want 50 girls that know it? It’s Peggy Allen’s girls. As a principal I want to say thank you for helping start this school. As a parent, I want to say thank you for helping me raise my daughter.”

Armstrong summed up the players’ bond with Allen the best.

“I love Coach Allen with all of my heart, she’s just the cutest little thing,” Armstrong said. “She’s just an amazing woman and she’s made me into who I am today.”

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“Boy, I’m not going to remember your name, you’ll be gone in six months.”

Those were some of the first words uttered to me in my introduction to Culpeper and I was determined to prove them wrong.

It was August of 2005, I had just started as the new sports writer at the Culpeper Star-Exponent and then sports editor Drew Hansen was introducing me to players, coaches and staff at Culpeper County High School.

At the time, CCHS was the only high school in town and there was no one higher on the food chain in the sports world there than Billy Thornhill. Thornhill was the longtime basketball coach, athletic director and CCHS graduate who was a star player. Everyone knew Billy.

I was in town just a few days, but I already knew of his exploits - it didn’t hurt that my now wife Sarah had already been here a couple of years so I knew a lot of the teachers and coaches already.

I’ll never forget Drew guiding me through the throngs of people at a cross country meet and grabbing Billy, saying in his booming voice, “Billy, I want you to meet Jeff Say, he’s our new sports writer.”

Billy gave me the once over, shook my hand, and uttered those 14 words that changed my life.

I was taken aback when he said it, but laughed it off and started talking about the hopes for the football team, what it meant to have a star runner like Devin Cornwall and what he thought about his basketball team for this season.

In the back of my head, all I could think was - “I’m going to prove him wrong.”

Billy, however, had a point. Sports writers come and go through Culpeper like water through the dam at Lake Pelham. Within months, Drew was gone. I was promoted and then a cavalcade of sports writers came through. In the last 15 years, I counted 10 between the two papers just now.

There’s been one constant though - I’ve never left.

Until now.

OK, so Billy isn’t completely right. I’m not leaving Culpeper. As most have seen, I’m moving to a new role as the CEO/President of the Culpeper Chamber of Commerce.

This does mean though, that after 20 years, I’m leaving the newspaper industry.

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As a father of three girls, I see the writing on the wall. I have three colleges to pay for. Three weddings that will likely be coming out of my bank account. Three girls means a lot of outfits for formals, school dances and proms.

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field knows you don’t do it for the money - you do it because you love it. I’ve loved it just as much as the next ink-stained wretch. The deadlines, the adrenaline rush you get when you have a midnight deadline and you just got back from a football game at 11:25, the feeling that you have your pulse on what is going on in the community - I’ve lived for that for the past 20 years.

At some point, possibly right after I turned 40, I realized I felt a calling. I wanted to have the feeling that I was making a difference in Culpeper, in helping make Culpeper a more positive place and in helping it thrive - and I felt the calling to do so in a different capacity.

I’ve always joked I’m like Liam Neeson in “Taken.” I have a very particular set of skills, however mine don’t revolve around rescuing my daughter from kidnappers. I’ve thought long and hard how I translate my years of experience in journalism to another field and for me this role as CEO/President of the chamber allows me to continue to put my communication skills to good use.

That being said - I’m really going to miss the newspaper business.

I was told when I first started in the business, that the industry had “50 years - tops” to live and then it would be replaced. At the time, I scoffed. The Internet was fledgling, there was no guarantee it was going to stick and newspapers were in an institution. When you’re 21, 50 years feels like an eternity - I’d have plenty of time to have my career, flourish and still maybe prepare someone to keep the flame burning on local journalism.

Today, I’m not so hopeful. I believe that Culpeper is well-positioned and lucky to have two papers serving it and I’m proud to say I’ve worked hard at both of those institutions.

I’ve had countless once in a lifetime experiences: racing down Blue Ridge Ave. in a Piedmont Area Soap Box Derby car, soaring through the skies in a 1920s biplane, going dove hunting, developing a love of lacrosse and touring untouched Civil War battlefields - just to name a few.

I’m sad to leave the Times - but I’m thankful Rappahannock Media owner Dennis Brack and our publisher Tom Spargur have allowed me to create and fulfill a vision here of what I believe our community wants to see. I’ve worked with Tom for 10 years and he’s always trusted me to make my own decisions - sometimes I was right and sometimes I was wrong - but his trust remained. I’ll always appreciate that.

I was told the other day that the Times is the “positive” paper and I embrace that. I think Culpeper wants to see the success stories of their neighbors, to learn how to help each other and to embrace the new businesses that open here. I’ve worked long hours to try to ensure those values are presented in my writing style, and I hope you’ve enjoyed it.

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So is Jay, who designs all the ads in this paper, the Rappahannock News, all the lifestyle magazines and everything else our company publishes. He has an eye for design that I envy and I’m proud to call him a friend. Someday, I’ll be able to say “I worked with those young men,” when they are making waves in their fields.

At the Star, I worked with countless talented people on both the news side and advertising side. I’m not going to be able to name them all, but I want to personally thank Rob Humprheys for bringing me to Culpeper - it’s become my home.

To Ron, Rhonda, Allison, Vince, Jeff, Kevin, Jason, Shane, Adam, Liz, Katie, Catherine, Ray, Sara, Becca, Steven, Glenda, Drew, Josh, Karen, Zann, Maggie, Bud, Marshall, Wally, Anita, Mark, Johnny K, and everyone in the newsrooms I worked with over the years -

thanks for all the fun times and experiences shared.

The positive is that, yes, I’m not leaving. In fact, I’m probably going to be even more visible in the community.

And for those asking, yes, my girls are excited. I think of all the articles I’ve written over the years, those three little angels still are the most asked about portion of my columns.

Thank you for reading about them and indulging this proud dad over the years. Thank you to my wife for allowing me to share our hectic life - even though I’m not sure she’s ever read one of my articles fully. (Love you Sarah.)

Thank you to the public for reading my pieces, pointing out my errors, having conversations with me and most of all for sharing your stories with me over the last 15 years here in Culpeper.

I can’t wait to continue to promote Culpeper and I’m sure I’ll keep writing, the focus will just be more on Culpeper and the businesses in our county.

This isn’t goodbye, and this isn’t the Final Say. This is simply thank you. I’ll see you soon.

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HOME & GARDEN A rainy Rappahannock bird count For the second year, volunteers participating in Rappahannock County’s Christmas Bird Count slogged through pouring rain to document the health of winter bird populations in the county.

The count is part of the Audubon Christmas Bird Count, launched by the Audubon Society on Christmas Day in 1900 amid growing concern about declining bird populations. The CBC was meant to be an alternative to an annual hunting event known as the Christmas “Side Hunt,” in which hunters would choose sides, and the side that brought in the biggest pile of birds (and mammals) won. Instead, in the CBC, whoever

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counted the most birds won.

In 2019, more than 5 million birds were recorded during the 381 individual CBC counts across the nation. (See the Audubon website for more count results.) While the count may have started as a competition for spotting the most birds, with the steep decline in birds since the 1970s, the need for accuracy is increasingly important, as I’ve discussed with count participants.

CBCs are now conducted any day from Dec. 14 to Jan. 5. This year, Rappahannock’s was on the first day.

The first one was conducted on a clear, frosty morning three years ago.

I participated all three years, the last two on the property of Dick and Nancy Raines in Rock Mills. Like the three other properties in the count this year, it has mixed habitat and extensive naturalized areas.

To identify trends over many years

of a wildlife count, it’s ideal to use the same site and the same counters every year, but this is rarely the case.

This year, our count sites and teams were expanded to four within the 15-mile-diameter count circle, which is centered on the intersection of Long Mountain Road and Tiger Valley Road.

A roving team, which drove along about 50 miles of roads within the count circle, was also added.

This year’s count, like last year’s, was held in pouring rain that turned the landscape and birds in it gray. The mist and rain obscured birds, drowned out their vocalizations and drove many to cover. As much as a quarter hour would go by without a bird being counted, then a bunch — often a mix of species — would be clustered in a stand of trees or a field.

Still considering myself a newbie to birding, I only managed to identify a few species, ones that I see every day

where I live. I was at a total loss with some sparrows. Sorting these LBBs (little brown birds, as they are often called by birders) can be difficult for even more-experienced birders. That day, with my binoculars fogged up, almost every little bird was an LGB (little gray bird) to me.

Among the five count teams, our team scored the highest number for one species — the yellow-rumped warbler. In the winter, this brightly colored little bird is a bit drabber than during the breeding season but still sports yellow patches on its rump and sides, making it easy to ID. But in straining to see them through fogged binoculars, I could make out no yellow.

Fortunately, we had several moreexperienced birders to make the ID. These included Dick, who regularly monitors species on his property. ➤ See Birds, Page 9

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➤ Birds, from Page 8 With only three years of data so far, the Rappahannock CBC is still establishing a baseline at this point, so it’s too early to spot trends. Overall numbers for the three years have not changed much, but Dick did point out some highlights in this year’s counts in the email he sent to our team, with the results attached. Despite the rainy weather, this year was “by far our best year so far: 65 species!” he wrote. Over the three years, 72 species have been counted. Totals for individual birds for each year were, respectively, 1,648, 2,227 and 2,028, for a grand total of 5,903.

This year, seven new species were added to the Rappahannock count list: gray catbird, hooded merganser, killdeer, red-headed woodpecker, house sparrow and American tree sparrow, and rufous hummingbird. The hummer was a pleasant surprise to me, since, although this species has widened its winter range in the past few decades, they still are relatively rare in Virginia.

This year’s count also recorded a “big jump” in the American robin and a “small rebound” in the “tufted titmouse,” Dick noted. According to the recent North American study about disappearing birds (published in the journal Science last September), the titmouse is among common “backyard’ birds suffering steep declines, and I’ve

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been seeing fewer where I live.

Species totals for the Rappahannock count in 2017 and 2018 were 58 and 53, respectively. The top ten species by total number counted over the three years are white-throated sparrow (1,292), Canada goose (507), song sparrow (496), ring-necked duck (268), dark-eyed junco (259), American goldfinch (231), red-winged blackbird (228), mallard (213), northern cardinal (192) and mourning dove (181).

While the white-throated sparrow’s total over the three years is more than double the next-highest species (Canada goose), it’s worth noting that, as the North American study showed, their numbers have also been in decline. For this local count, the numbers recorded for the species has fluctuated wildly over the three years: from 359 in 2017 up to 644 the next year, and then down to 289 this year. Again, it’s too early to determine trends, but this is something to keep in mind in future counts.

In a recent phone conversation, Rappahannock CBC coordinator Victoria Fortuna said she and her team of organizers have decided to expand data collection in the next count by welcoming observations from those observing birds at feeders within the count circle. The Rapp CBC team plans to release more information about next year’s count this fall. © 2020 Pam Owen

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R E A L E S TAT E Culpeper County had a stronger year in 2019 The Greater Piedmont Region had a stronger year, overall, in 2019 compared to 2018. There were more sales transactions in the region, and sales prices continue to climb in all local markets. From a quarterly perspective, the 4th quarter was one of the strongest of the year; sales surged up in Culpeper and Fauquier counties, the median sales price climbed in all 4 jurisdictions in the region, and homes sold faster, on average, in many areas. While market indicators were mostly positive, it's important to note that the market activity in the 4th quarter of 2018 was likely negatively impacted by the Federal Government shutdown that began in December 2018 and continued through most of January 2019, which could overstate the year-over-year growth occurring now in the 4th quarter of 2019.

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Greater Piedmont footprint, so the uncertainty created by the shutdown could have been a major factor in homebuying decisions at the end of 2018.

The region's economy has shown some signs of slowing down, with job losses occurring mid-way through 2019. However, unemployment continues to be very low, below the state and national levels.

This provides stability and confidence for buyers who are active in the local market. In addition, the Federal Reserve signaled at the end of January that interest rates would remain steady in the coming months, which should provide attractive financing options for those active in the housing market. Key highlights from the housing and economic data this quarter include: • The median sales price increased in all 4 counties in the region. The median sales price for the

region jumped up $28,000 in the 4th quarter compared to a year ago.

• Strong sales growth in Culpeper and Fauquier counties and the price gains across the region led to a surge in sold volume.

In total, there was $209 million in sold volume in the region in the 4th quarter, $54 million more than last year.

• The inventory of active listings is declining rapidly in the Greater Piedmont footprint. There were 28% fewer active listings at the end of the 4th quarter of 2019 compared to 2018.

Sales: Sales activity continues to surge in Culpeper County. There were 180 sales in the 4th quarter in the County, a 30% jump from last year, an increase of 42 sales. Sales have been rising in the County 3 out of the past 4 quarters compared to the prior year.

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4th quarter median sales price in Culpeper County inched up 1 % from last year, a gain of $3,000.

Prices have been on the rise in the County for much of the past several years. The 4th quarter median sales price is now more than $63,000 higher than the 4th quarter 4 years ago.

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Catalpa District 1/3: Kapp, Anthony M and Wife to Pixley, John Sherman III and Wife; 2.84 acres located at 4343 Waterford RD, $355,000 1/3: Restoration Enterprises LLC to Zakarian, Gregory C and Wife; 10.37 acres located at 12045 Turner LN, $680,000 1/6: Davis, Maxie C to Serverichs, Eduardo and Wife; 10.03 acres located near Clark Meadow LN, $94,000 1/7: Lesueur, Joseph B to Trigon Homes LLC; 5.24 acres located near Clark Meadow LN, $86,000 1/9: Shrader, Kimberly Diibon and Other to Brown, Barbara; .44 acres located at 14449 General Longstreet AVE, $239,000 1/10: Jenkins, Michael R and Other to Country View Homes LLC; Multiple parcels located near Stonehouse RD, $300,000 1/13: Alukonis, Leo D to BST Properties LLC; 7.19 acres located at 3147 Indian Run RD, $253,000 1/16: Coburn, Cyril H JR and Wife to Gerndt, Joseph J; 1 acre located at 13260 Korea RD, $345,000 1/31: Brown, Donald Roland to Kniatt, Richard Jacob and Other; .44 acres located at 10277 River RD, $269,000 Catalpa Town District 1/2: Jefferson Homebuilders INC to Lewis, Alexander C; .13 acres located at 1010 Old Rixeyville RD, $249,900 1/21: Jefferson Homebuilders INC to Guillen, Escobar Jose; .23 acres located at 1006 Old Rixeyville RD, $249,900 1/24: Dodson, Jeffrey P JR and Wife to Cropp, William F II; .26 acres located at 1006 Hendrick ST, $214,000 1/29: Thomas, Walter L and Wife to Calabrese, Thomas J and Wife; .26 acres located at 914 Nottingham ST, $269,900 Cedar MTN District 1/1: Green Leaf Land & Timber LLC to Ortiz-Eloisa, Silvestre and Wife; 5.00 acres located near Old Orange RD, $92,500 1/3: Vance, Louis Scott and Wife to Rowles, Kevin Mark and Wife; 1 acre located at 9145 White Dove WAY, $355,000 1/6: Landon, Jean B to Gilmore, Robert D and Wife; 3.36 acres located at 19507 Clair Manor DR, $375,000 1/15: Money Source INC to SR&BN Investments INC; 1 acre located at 18141 S Merrimac RD, $180,920 1/21: Campbell, Clarence C III to Hegyi, Bruce R and Wife; 75.75 acres located near Twin Mountains RD, $208,453 1/21: Halsey, Miriam L to Whitt, Kenneth P; 5.25 acres located near Old Orange RD, $100,000 1/22: Jefferson Homebuilders INC to Jordan, Christian and Wife; 2.15 acres located at 18373 S Merrimac RD, $271,839 1/24: Rand, Thad A and Wife to Kirk, Jerry Roger JR; 1.84 acres located at 23389 Cedar Ridge RD, $269,000 1/28: Gayheart, M Andrew and Other to Elias, Michael J and Wife; 10 acres located near Rachael WAY, $50,000 1/28: Orsi, Joseph V III and Wife to Rowzie, Richard and Wife; 2.71 acres located at 19211 Rolling Hills DR, $393,000 Cedar MTN Town District 1/1: Nees, Lawrence Alan and Other to Hill, Loutrasa G; Townhouse located at 692 Ripplebrock DR, $186,000 1/22: Estes, Frank O and Wife to Bowers, Mary E and Other; .34 acres located at 311 Sunset LN, $271,650 East Fairfax District 1/1: Richmond, Doreene to Chong, Carlos; .78 acres located at 510 Fairfax ST, $282,500 1/2: Richmond American Homes of Virginia to Nie, Nan Shyong and Other; .19 acres located at 2204 Chestnut DR, $307,999 1/3: Reineck, Edith R to Leistner, Maria Racquel Layda; Townhouse located at 348 Lafayette DR, $160,000 1/3: Secretary of Veterans Affairs to Carrier, Stuart T; .30 acres located at 2443 Post Oak DR, $316,500 1/6: Blakey, Joshua Orlando and Other to Baker, Hunter L; Townhouse located at 1905 Crepe Myrtle LN, $218,000 1/10: Mullinax, David P to Beard, Chris; .14 acres located at 621 Clubhouse WAY, $257,000 1/10: TM3 Culpeper LLC to 46386 Logan Way LLC; .94 acres located at 575 James Madison HWY, $1,876,800 1/10: Cockerille, Benjamin Franklin to Delmonte, Justin Eugene and Wife; .23 acres

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Pinewood Derby brings out Scouts' creativity

By Jeff Say Culpeper Times Staff Writer Cub Scout and Boy Scout Troop 550 hosted its annual Pinewood Derby Saturday, with more than 30 scouts racing for bragging rights.

“The kids look forward to it,” Troop leader Robert Van Nostrand said.

He said the kids love the competition and creativity that comes with the Pinewood Derby.

“They have some great designs,” Van Nostrand said. “I look at some of them and go ‘I’m glad you have some helpful parents.’”

The highlights this year included a “banana car,” a Pokemon car and a scout from Troop 196 built a car that looked like a Pinewood Derby track — complete with little cars racing down it.

Van Nostrand said the adults look forward to the race as much as the kids and that was evident as the annual First Responders race drew in competitors such as the Culpeper County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Melvin White, Ashley Banks and Mike Grant from the Culpeper Police Department, Chief Doug Monaco and his volunteers from Little Fork Volunteer Fire Department

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Cub Scout Pack 550 Leader Robert Van Nostrand presents Jacob Grimes with this year's Pinewood Derby Trophy. and the Culpeper 911 Center.

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Wakefield Country Day School announces Finn as New Head of School Contributed report The Board of Directors is pleased to announce Patrick M. Finn as Wakefield Country Day School’s (WCDS’) next Head of School. After an extensive search process, the Board of Directors voted unanimously to name Mr. Finn as the new Head of School, effective July 1, 2020.

Finn brings more than three decades of success in independent schools as a teacher, coach, and administrator to WCDS. In Finn addition, he provides a reasoned, realistic, and cooperative approach to solving problems. Previously, Mr. Finn worked at The Canterbury School, St. Timothy’s School, and Foxcroft School.

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It’s a long way from Scranton, Pa., Brigid’s hometown, but her parents, Erik and Deirdre (Larry Goldstein and Geri Schirmer) along with sister Aimee (Lena Malcolm) have come for Thanksgiving dinner. They’ve also brought along Erick’s mother, “Momo” (Meg Hoover), who has degenerated into capricious old age – long bouts of dementia-clouded reveries and sudden shout outs punctuate moments of faint clarity.

These are the humans we watch and follow and get to know. There’s no one central problem to solve, no one climactic revelation, though Erik’s comes close. We do get drawn into certain threads that evoke our sympathy.

Things aren’t going well for Aimee, whose girlfriend has just broken up with her, and there’s pathos in her escapes upstairs to place desperately friendly phone calls to “see how she’s doing.” A

Most plays are about people, which usually involves an exposition, conflict, climax, and conclusion flowing in a discernible arc.

But when people are called “humans,” that’s a signal that we are being asked to step back and regard them a little differently.

Stephen Karam’s “The Humans,’ the 2016 Tony winner for Best Play, puts the audience in the position of sympathetic zoo-watchers. The Blake family, brought to us in a slice of life on Thanksgiving Day, goes through the extended, improvised dance of ritual that everyone can recognize. Family relationships are layered with backstory, individual and communal. Emotional attachments ebb and flow from that great well of shared, unspoken history.

The setup is simple enough. Brigid (Madeline Walker) and her boyfriend, Rich, (Johnny Butcher) have recently moved into an apartment in New York

Meanwhile, Rich busily makes Thanksgiving dinner, anxious – sometimes overanxious – to be liked and accepted. At 38, he’s studying to become a social worker. The fact that he’ll receive a trust fund at age 40 throws an odd shade over the conversation.

Erik and Deidre function in that solidly middle class landscape of office management and maintenance supervision, faithful worker bees at the same institutions for over thirty years. These are not people who have dealings with trust funds, and Erik’s response to the information is a blend of congratulation and envy. Erik had not expected to reach the other side of middle age with a mortgage and broken appliances – and an unhappy secret that he feels compelled to share with his daughters while insisting that everything will be fine.

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A gentleman with a microphone announced our entrance into a Marshall Conner large meeting room converted into a magical dance hall. He unrolled a scroll and proclaimed, “I present Princess Christiana and her Knight Sir Marshall.” A little hand squeezed my thumb—just like she did the first day I first met her in the early morning hours at Potomac Hospital.

This was one of those life moments that hits you square in the heart.

A wide smile blossomed on my 9-year-old daughter’s face and her eyes grew wide as she scanned the room. We walked into a room packed with proud fathers and smiling daughters—there was dancing, music, and refreshments.

As I surveyed the room, I saw no phones just fathers and daughters laughing, dancing and enjoying an evening together. There were Marines, businessmen, carpenters, government employees, doctors, policemen, musicians and at least one columnist. It was pure magic--no embarrassment, no shyness about

dancing to ridiculous pop songs, doing the Whip, the Dougie, Macarena or a hilarious hip-hop Cowboy twostep. We pledged among ourselves to keep the success or failure of those dances quiet like some fatherly-fight club. A father’s code was in effect, free of judgement—this was about celebrating with our daughters.

What seemed like a frivolous bit of fun carried a deeper lesson. A universal hope that our daughters might learn that love, respect, civility and honor should always be given to them.

We should be their first examples of a knight in shining armor.

This brings me to a broader point that fatherhood is essential to the well-being of our children and our society. Good fathers create healthier societies.

Nothing irritates me more than watching the portrayal of the American father in popular culture.

How many television shows and films portray fathers as buffoons, or bacon-obsessed man children?

How many men in our society fail miserably at being men? How many men of power, wealth and fame are vacant of honesty, respect, civility and honor?

How many good men are amazing fathers and receive little credit?

Does our culture value fatherhood?

If it doesn’t… then why?

How many societal problems could we remedy if we focused on improving fatherhood?

Many have fatherly role models— some never knew their fathers. If you didn’t it’s up to you to end that cycle and stand up for fatherhood. If we bring life into this world, we should feel an obligation to teach, love, protect and nurture it. Baby birds with broken wings cannot fly.

When my late father was in hospice care he offered me a great gift in the final chapter of our relationship. He said, “If there is anything you and I need to get off our chests now is the time. I did my best to be a good father. I think that there are things I did well and there are things that I didn’t do well. I am proud of you and your brothers.”

This final act showed incredible bravery—a final example of love, honor and humanity.

Years later, I find myself trying to be a good father to my children and I remember what made my father great to me. He was a true warrior poet, a VMI alum, a Vietnam veteran, paratrooper, historian, a man of faith and a loving father.

It’s funny the memories that I hold fast to in regards to my father—

Sunday afternoons drawing with him as a kid, hiking a mountain, searching for him on a military drop zone, laughing at his lack of fishing skills, watching movies, talking history, discussing the Redskins and all the hugs he gave us in good times and bad. Through all my good and bad decisions in life he always stood by me providing an exemplary template of honor, bravery, love and faith.

Sadly, the first time my father heard his own father say how proud he was of him was weeks before he passed away. My dad’s father died shortly before he did.

I am grateful that my father never followed that example of fatherhood.

Each week I listen to a CD my brother created from audio tapes recorded by my father while serving in Vietnam in 1967-68. He reads poetry and sends messages to my mother. It is 46 minutes and six seconds—of my father’s youthful voice. He recorded it during the first year of my life—the first year he became my father. The life and death that surrounded him then gave his words depth and focus.

The importance of fatherhood should never be taken lightly.

Our children are watching us, listening and building memories from our daily actions as fathers.

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individuals, groups and churches such as Peggy Brown and New Salem Baptist Church, Alum Spring Baptist Church, Beth Aitcheson and Brandy Station Christ Episcopal Church, Jane Griffith and St. Lukes Lutheran Church, Rose Kinard and Reformation Lutheran Church, Debbie Costello and Jeffersonton Community Center, Leslie with Providence Bible Church, Gina Mullins and Capital Caring, Powell Wellness Center employees, Lisa Sekol and Culpeper Medical Center, Theresa Doolittle and some of the employees at Culpeper County and Culpeper Human Services, all of who chose to adopt some of our angels this year.

There were so many others who helped, contributed and donated that if by chance I have forgotten someone please accept my apologies in advance.

Of course, Santa needed a lot of help with delivering the gifts and

with wrapping some of gifts so the following people helped with this good cause. They were: Robert Clatterbuck and Kid Central Day Care Workers (Marshall Conner, Rachel Palmer, Dollie Wright, Angelea Starks, Felicia ReedFlowers, Tasha Wilson, Becky Smith, Symonna Lightfoot, Sierra Robinson and Asiana Robinson.

Due to the number of angels adopted this year, both Santa and I needed a little extra help in making sure all the presents were in the proper places and process in a timely matter.

So my co-workers: Kim McDaniel, Devon Woodward, Amy Jeffries and Amanda Ramey, Becky Phipps and Jean Clore with Culpeper Human Services was assigned with that task and helped us accomplish our goal.

Each angel wanted to express their gratitude to you for sharing your holiday with them and

they say “thank you.” Even with the economic situation, this overwhelming response shows how much the people in Culpeper really care. I feel truly blessed to be a part of such a generous and caring community. Thank you for making each elderly angel’s Christmas a wonderful and special day. I know that the Holiday Season is a special time of the year, but the elderly in our community needs your help the rest of the year. If your heart leads you to help or would like to donate to one of the programs, you may contact me at 540-727-0372 extension 360.

Many thanks again for your support and may God bless each one of you this year. Have a wonderful and great 2020.

Thank you from Be A Santa to a Senior Tree It was another busy Christmas time at Culpeper Human Services as we delivered Christmas presents to approximately 239 elderly angels in Culpeper County. I would like to say a big thank you to everyone who helped and participated in the Be A Santa To A Senior tree.

A special thanks to Gladys Williams, Director of the Senior Nutrition Center for supplying some of the angels. Also a special thanks to Sarah Pannill and the Powell Wellness Center, IHOP and Country Shoppes of Culpeper who displayed the angel trees and the businesses and people who gave of their time and effort toward our annual program.

A sincere and heartfelt appreciation to all of those

Doris Clatterbuck Be A Santa To Senior Angel Tree Coordinator Culpeper Human Services

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Spendthrift Trusts – Keepers of the Gate ESTATE STEWARDSHIP

“Let each individual’s reward be Katherine Charapich commensurate with the effort she has invested in the preparation for this exam.” A beautiful prayer ushered by a respected law professor prior to administering a law school exam many years ago. Such a pleading seemingly appropriate for those hoping to perform well and thus given the keys to enter the halls of justice.

Perhaps to a percentage of those who had not been diligent in their studies and were facing the beginning moments of the exam, a bit terrifying – not prepared and to now have invoked the authority of the Creator to weigh in . . . a little daunting.

Enter the concept of “adulting.”

One may have been diligent over the years and checked all of the “right” boxes – worked hard, served others, and most importantly she has maintained a foundation of faith.

Even while being a good steward of her resources – both talents and assets, she is struggling in her later years.

Her circle of family and friends has dwindled, and her world seems silent on so many levels. She knows that accompanying her faith was never a promise that life would be easy; however, she holds fast to the Truth, “For with God nothing shall be impossible.” Luke 1::37 (KJV) This strong woman has been purposeful in preparing for her own care and the management of her assets for her care – putting in place a revocable trust, a last will and testament, a power of attorney, and an advance medical directive.

She has funded her revocable trust with all of the appropriate “fundable assets” – her real property, her cash and savings accounts, certain wealth management accounts, and her tangible personal property.

The thought that kept her up at night was her granddaughter.

Oh, how she loves that child – the one she helped raise when

her own daughter passed away soon after giving birth. That granddaughter, who wants to go to college, yet her troubled marriage dictates otherwise – the strong woman would like to empower her granddaughter.

The grandmother wrestled with how to best take care of her granddaughter in the event there were assets remaining in the grandmother’s estate at the time of her passing. The grandmother did not want to hurt the feelings of her two adult children; however, even though the oldest of her adult children did not have a great deal of commonsense when it came to the management of money, and her youngest adult child had creditors knocking on her door, it was her granddaughter who could use the most help.

Deciding to solve the matter, the grandmother met with her estate planning attorney. The grandmother confirmed that upon her passing her adult children and her granddaughter would share equally in the assets that were part of her revocable trust. She then asked for a modification of the trust’s terms to establish three “spendthrift” trusts at the time of her passing, in essence setting aside the assets for the benefit of the respective beneficiary, but not at his or her discretion.

A spendthrift trust can be established as a testamentary trust through a last will and testament or through a revocable trust. The establishment of a spendthrift trust does not postpone vesting of any interest in a beneficiary. § 64.2-743 of the Code of Virginia states, “A spendthrift provision is valid only if it restrains both voluntary and involuntary transfer of a beneficiary's interest.”

The Trustee of the spendthrift trust retains the interest upon a separate trust and pays to the beneficiary as much of the net income or principal as the Trustee may deem appropriate to provide for the beneficiary’s support, health care, education, or other needs until the beneficiary reaches a pre-determined age, death occurs or other stated condition, when the interest shall be distributed outright to the beneficiary. If the

beneficiary dies before the precondition is reached, the interest shall be paid over per the terms set forth in the originating document.

The grandmother had a twofold objective when she took the extra step of adding the spendthrift trust language. The first was to make sure that assets intended for the grandmother’s two adult children upon her death were going to be used wisely and not spent upon immediate distribution, and to protect the same from creditors. The second was to make sure the distribution that vested immediately with the granddaughter upon the death of the grandmother was protected and would not become the property of her granddaughter’s spouse in the event of a divorce.

The grandmother’s primary motivation in reviewing and modifying the terms of her revocable trust was in essence to direct the stewardship of her assets for the benefit of her granddaughter.

The grandmother was intent on ensuring, that any asset that passed to her granddaughter would not be distributed outright to her granddaughter, but would be kept in a separate trust - used for the benefit of her granddaughter, but not at her discretion. Therefore, providing a means of financial assistance for her granddaughter.

Though the assets would be used to help maintain the granddaughter’s quality of life, large distributions were unlikely to be made directly to the granddaughter, and there would exist little chance of having the funds comingled with those of the granddaughter’s spouse. Thus, if the assets were not comingled and were still recognizable as an inheritance, in the event of a divorce a successful claim by the estranged spouse would be unlikely.

The grandmother had prepared well for her own care and had determined if she had funds remaining at the end of her life she would direct the use of those funds. Her reward – knowing her granddaughter would be provided for, was commensurate with her planning and purposeful stewardship.

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MARDI GRAS • Culpeper Renassaince Inc. hosts Mardi Gras Feb. 22.

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Packard Campus Theater located at 19053 Mt. Pony Rd. in Culpeper, VA. No reservations taken.

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CHURCH GROUP • St.

Stephen’s Episcopal Church – Women’s Group The Order of Daughters of the King (DOK) is a spiritual sisterhood of women dedicated to a life of Prayer, Service and Evangelism, making a commitment to Jesus as our Savior, and following Him as Lord of their lives. Please contact us for more information. Address: 115 N. East St., Culpeper | Parking: 120 N. Commerce Street | 540-825-8786 | ssec@ststephensculpeper.net |www. ststephensculpeper.net.

MANNA MINISTRY • Manna Ministry Lunch every Monday, Wednesday and Friday 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Culpeper Presbyterian Church. Free meal for anyone in the community LIBRARY • Come see Destination

Moon: The Apollo 11 Mission poster exhibition provided by the Smithsonian at Culpeper County Library, all December and January long! Located inside the Library between the Non-Fiction book stacks, the topics of the posters cover the origins of the Apollo Missions to their landing and long-term implications.

Destination Moon: The Apollo 11 Mission poster exhibition is based on a traveling exhibition of the same name, developed by the National Air and Space Museum and the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service.

The exhibition is made possible by the support of Jeff and Mackenzie Bezos, Joe Clark, Bruce R. McCaw Family Foundation, the Charles and Lisa Simonyi Fund for the Arts and Sciences, John and Susan Norton, and Gregory D. and Jennifer Walston Johnson.

CULPEPER REPUBLICANS MEET AND GREET • Meet

and greet with Tina Ramirez, 7th District Congressional Candidate.

1 to 3 p.m. at Culpeper Republican Headquarters, 402 S. Main Street.

Across from 309 Grill.

USDA FOOD DISTRIBUTIONS • Empower

Jon Carroll plays Grass Rootes Feb. 29.

FEB. 13 BINGO • VFW Post 2524 weekly

bingo sessions on Friday nights.

Doors open at 5 p.m., play starts at 6:45 p.m. Guaranteed $1,000 jackpot, regular games pay $100 if 90 or more players. Upstairs and downstairs seating, the entire facility is nonsmoking. Call 825-3424.

OPEN SANCTUARY • Culpeper Presbyterian Church Open Sanctuary: Our sanctuary is open to the public each Thursday from Noon to 2 p.m. for a time of prayer, reflection, and meditation, in the midst of our busy days and lives. Our address is 215 S Main St. in Culpeper.

Please stop by, and invite your friends, neighbors, and co-workers. All are welcome.

CHURCH• The public is invited

to morning prayer every Thursday

at 8 to 9 a.m. Come anytime during that hour. Entrance to morning prayer is at the front of Reformation Lutheran Church. Any questions, contact: officeasst@culpeperlutherans. org.

FILM • “Hackers” (MGM/UA,

1995) In 1988, Dade "Zero Cool" Murphy (Jonny Lee Miller) is an 11-year-old computer hacker responsible for causing a 7-point drop in the New York Stock Exchange in a single day, and is forbidden from touching a computer until his 18th birthday. Fast forward seven years: Dade has become "Crash Override," and finds himself helping a group of young hackers -- including Kate "Acid Burn" Libby, played by Angelina Jolie -- who are being framed for the cybersecurity crimes of an evil hacker named The Plague. Rated PG-13. 35mm archival film print, 105 min. Free, at the Library of Congress

Culpeper will host USDA food distribution at Culpeper United Methodist Church at 1233 Oaklawn Drive in the town of Culpeper.

Food is distributed based on income and household size. The Culpeper Connecto provides transportation to and from the church.

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CHURCH • St. Stephen’s

Episcopal Church - Join us in Worship! We offer three Holy Communion Services each week: Sunday at 8 AM or 10:30 AM, Childcare from 9 AM – 12 PM. Wednesday Centering Prayer at 11 AM followed

by Healing and Holy Communion at 12 PM. For information: www. ststephensculpeper.net | 540-8258786 | ssec@ststephensculpeper.net | Address: 115 N. East St., Culpeper | Parking: 120 N. Commerce Street.

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What’s Happening CHURCH • Culpeper

Presbyterian Church, Worship Service 9:30 a.m.Coffee Fellowship 10:30 a.m. Sunday School 11:0011:45 a.m.

BINGO • Mid-Day Lions Sunday

Night Bingo. Help support local groups with a fun night of games. Held at Pepper’s Grill located at 791 Madison Road in Culpeper (by Best Western). Doors open at 5 p.m. Games begin at 6:30 p.m. Three progressives each night, $1,000 jackpot.

CHURCH • Mountain View

Community Church's Sermon Topic for Sunday, February 9: "Numbers - One Purpose"Worship Service Times: 8:30, 10:00, 11:30 AM.. Live Stream available at 10:00 AM via our website www.mountainviewcc.net.

Children's programs available for birth - 5th grade. We are located at 16088 Rogers Road, behind Brusters Icecream.

Small groups also meet throughout the week. 540-727-0297.

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MOMS DEMAND ACTION • The Culpeper-Orange-Madison chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America will hold its next meeting on Wednesday, February 19, at 7 pm at the Culpeper County Library. Meeting topics will include a legislative update and plans for upcoming presentations of the organization’s BE SMART program, which focuses on reducing the risk of suicides and accidental shootings. Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America is a non-partisan, grassroots organization that supports 2nd Amendment rights. The organization has chapters in all 50 states, including more than 20 local groups throughout Virginia. The Culpeper-OrangeMadison group welcomes new members, including responsible gun owners. For more information, write to culpepermoms@gmail.com or visit MomsDemandAction.org.

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DIABETES CLASS • Virginia

Cooperative Extension, Culpeper Unit is offering a Balanced Living with Diabetes course. The 4-week course provides participants support to eat healthier, be more active and learn to control their diabetes. Session 1 will be offered in Spanish and held Feb. 20, 27, March 5 and 12, 1 – 3 pm. Session 2 will be offered March 2, 9, 16 and 23, 1 – 3

pm. Both sessions are free and will be held at the Culpeper Baptist Church, 318 S West St., Culpeper. Registration deadline is Feb. 14. Call Becky Sheffield Gartner at 727-3435 ext. 344 or rebes13@vt.edu to register.

all ages. From 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the library's meeting room.

FILM • “Marketa Lazarová”

(Filmové studio Barrandov, 1967) In its native land, František Vláčil’s “Marketa Lazarová” has been hailed NAACP MEETING • The as the greatest Czech film ever made.

NAACP Culpeper Branch #7058, Based on a novel by Vladislav Vančura, which also serves Madison and this stirring and poetic depiction of Rappahannock counties, will host a feud between two rival medieval its monthly meeting on Thursday, clans is a fierce, epic, and meticulously February 20, from 7 to 8:30 pm designed evocation of the clashes at the Culpeper County Library. between Christianity and paganism, All are welcome to attend. More humankind and nature, love and information on the Culpeper violence. Vláčil’s approach was to Branch of the NAACP can be found re-create the textures and mentalities at naacpculpeper.org. of a long-ago way of life, rather than to make a conventional historical FILM • “Black Journal: A Salute drama. With its inventive widescreen to William Greaves” (NET/PBS, cinematography, editing, and sound 1968-1977) design, “Marketa Lazarová” is an “Black Journal” was the first national experimental action film. In Czech and American public affairs television German with English subtitles. 35mm film print courtesy of Janus Films,165 program that was broadcast on the NET Network (Pre-PBS). This program min. Free, at the Library of Congress Packard Campus Theater located at was developed during the turbulent 19053 Mt. Pony Rd. in Culpeper, VA. No 1960’s and its mission was to cover reservations taken. political, economic, and cultural issues to a largely neglected African-American population. Laid out in a “60 Minutes” style, the show was comprised of short documentary films. A few months after production began in June 1968, co-host SAFE MASQUERADE BALL • William Greaves was made executive The annual Friends of SAFE Mardi producer. In 1970 under the direction Gras Masquerade Ball will be held of Greaves, the program won an Emmy at The Culpeper Center, 137 S. Main for excellence in public affairs. Digital Street in Culpeper, from 7 to 11 presentation, 115 min. Free, at the p.m., featuring music, live silent Library of Congress Packard Campus auction, and culinary delights Theater located at 19053 Mt. Pony Rd. from the area’s best chefs. in Culpeper, VA. No reservations taken. Proceeds will help fund the continuing renovation and operation of a second shelter that was recently donated to SAFE, as well as help to support other ongoing programs. Founded 39 years SHEILA ARNOLD AT ago, SAFE provides programs and safe LIBRARY • Freedom – what we shelter for men, women, and children all desire, but if you had to leave who are victims of domestic and sexual something or someone behind, abuse in Rappahannock, Culpeper, could you do it for the hope Fauquier, Madison and Orange of a word called “freedom”? counties.

Through story, song and audience interaction Master Storyteller MARDI GRAS • Laissez les Sheila Arnold, looks at the fugitive bon temps rouler! On Feb. 22, slaves from the Underground join the excitement of Mardi Gras in Railroad and shares what they left Downtown Culpeper, Virginia brought behind – family, clothes, name, to you by Culpeper Renaissance, Inc. even life. There are surprises and the many amazing shops and that were left behind as well, and restaurants located downtown! Fun this presentation brings humor for the entire family including: live along with thought-provoking music, performing artists, wagon moments. This program is rides, New Orleans inspired food, historical storytelling at its best. crafts for children, strolling costumed A one hour program that begins performers, caricature artist, and face with the audience’s thoughts painting. Enjoy the traditions of Mardi and leads to stories that will Gras with beads and masks for all! stay in your mind long after the Explore Historic Downtown Culpeper, presentation has ended. while experiencing all that the Culpeper Free and open to the public. For Downtown Carnival has to offer: eat

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savory, shop, listen, learn, and eat sweet for your chance at more than 40 fabulous prizes from specialty shops and locally owned restaurants. Entry cards along with the schedule of events are located in shops and restaurants throughout the downtown district, so be certain to pick one up today.

Families can prepare to be mesmerized with Wes Iseli magic shows at 10:30 am and 2:30 pm located at The Culpeper Center for FREE, seating is limited, first come, first serve. Enjoy all day in-store specials and Carnival offerings with downtown’s many unique specialty shops opening at 10 AM. Restaurants will serve up delicious Mardi Gras themed specials from sweet French Quarter beignets and King Cake, to savory gumbo and po’ boys that is sure to please. The merriment continues with SAFE – Services to Abused Families, Inc.’s second annual Mardi Gras Masquerade Ball taking place from 7:00pm until 11:00pm at The Culpeper Center. Tickets for the Masquerade Ball are available through eventbrite and ticket holders will enjoy an evening of costumes, music, wonderful food from some of the best area chefs, a silent auction and much conviviality. Keep up with the latest Downtown Culpeper Carnival information at www.facebook.com/ culpepercarnival or contact Culpeper Renaissance, Inc. at 540-825-4416 or visit www.culpeperdowntown.com.

Culpeper Renaissance Inc. wishes to thank The Culpeper Center, La Bee da Loca, and VFW Culpeper Post 2524 for their support of this community event.

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What’s Happening FILM • “Old Yeller” (Disney/Buena Vista, 1957) Stories of boys and their dogs have long been fodder for films and books, but none has ever resonated more strongly with the public than this 1957 adaptation of the Fred Gipson novel. Produced

by Disney, which knew how to touch the hearts of moviegoers with both laughter and tears, the beloved film was directed by Robert Stevenson and stars Fess Parker, Dorothy McGuire, Tommy Kirk and Kevin Corcoran. Purchased for three dollars from a Van Nuys animal shelter, the real star of “Old Yeller” was a yellow Black Mouth Cur that trainer Frank Weatherwax named Spike. Spike went on to appear in 20th-Century-Fox's 1960 remake of “A Dog of Flanders,” as well as on the short-lived NBC series “The Westerner” starring Brian Keith, and sired two more generations of animal actors. Few movie endings have ever proved as emotionally affecting as the conclusion of “Old Yeller.” The film was included on the National Film Registry in 2019. 35mm archival print, 83 min. Free, at the Library of Congress Packard Campus Theater located at 19053 Mt. Pony Rd. in Culpeper, VA. No reservations taken. 2 p.m.

BEEKEEPING CLASS • Beekping class held at the VFW Post 2524, 1375 Sperryville Pike, Culpeper VA 22701. You may register and pay for the class at www.labeedaloca.com under classes.

There are still openings for this coming class.

FILM • “Clerks” (Miramax, 1994 – rated R*) A hilarious, in-your-face, bawdy-yetprovocative look at two sardonic young slackers. Dante (Brian O’Halloran) toils as a New Jersey convenience store clerk while his alter-ego video store friend Randal (Jeff Anderson) works when the mood strikes him. At 23 years old, director Kevin Smith (who also plays Silent Bob) made his debut film for $27,000, reportedly financed by selling his comic book collection and using proceeds from when his car was lost in a flood. This sleeper hit helped define an era, grossed over $3 million, achieved prominent cult status among Generations X to Z, and easily garnered the most public votes in this year’s National Film Registry balloting.

Critic Roger Ebert described “Clerks” as “utterly authentic” with “the attitude of a gas station attendant who tells you to check your own oil. It's grungy and unkempt, and Dante and Randal look like they have been nourished from birth on beef jerky and Cheetos. They are tired and bored, underpaid and unlucky in love, and their encounters with customers feel like a series of psychological tests.” 35mm archival

CRI hosts its annual Mardi Gras Feb. 22 in downtown Culpeper.

film print, 92 min. *No one under the age of 17 will be admitted without a parent or guardian. Free, at the Library of Congress Packard Campus Theater located at 19053 Mt. Pony Rd. in Culpeper, VA. No reservations taken.

7:30 p.m.

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FILM • “The Phenix City Story” (Allied Artists Pictures, 1955) Film noir comes to Alabama in this ripped-from-the-headlines tale in a film based on notorious real-life 1954 events. Albert Patterson (John McIntire) is an attorney trying to clean up his mob-controlled town — Phenix City, aka “Sin City, U.S.A.” — and is killed while running for state attorney general. Also featuring Richard Kiley and Kathryn Grant, the film has been lauded for being both stylish and for its semi-documentary style. Noted B-movie director Phil Karlson crafted this low-budget, violent shocker using innovative camera work, which unnerved audiences not accustomed to seeing so much on-screen violence.

In real life, the infamous murder quickly led the state to break up the crime syndicate, and Patterson’s son eventually became state attorney general and then governor of Alabama.

The 87-minute film was also released in a longer version, which included a

13-minute newsreel. “The Phenix City Story” was added to the National Film Registry in 2019. 35mm archival film print, 100 min. Free, at the Library of Congress Packard Campus Theater located at 19053 Mt. Pony Rd. in Culpeper, VA. No reservations taken.

7:30 p.m.

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CONCERT • Grammy Award Winner JON CARROLL In Concert Culpeper, Va. Limited Seating All Ticket Sales In Advance $25.“Jon Carroll is a one man band, a poet, a songwriter, a singer of every kind of song and above all, a musician’s musician…and I can also attest to his being a not-to-be-missed performer.” ~Mary Chapin Carpenter At age 18, Jon Carroll was a founding member of Starland Vocal Band, recording the #1 Pop hit “AFTERNOON DELIGHT.” The group went on to be nominated for 5 Grammy Awards, winning 2: for Best New Artist & Best Arrangement for Voices (One of Jon's roles in the group). Since then, he's has not slowed down as a performer, composer, arranger, producer, songwriter and musician.

His works have appeared in films, commercials and episodic dramas and comedies, and he is highly sought after studio session performer appearing

on many recordings. His songs have been covered by artists such as Linda Ronstadt (Her 80’s hit Get Closer), Tom Jones and Kenny Rogers, and he's the long-time keyboardist/vocalist band member with Mary Chapin Carpenter, has contributed to countless others including Rodney Crowell, Dixie Chicks, Peter Wolf, Eric Lindell, Robin & Linda Williams, Eddie From Ohio, The Grandsons, Tony Rice & Grammy Winner John McCutcheon. He will play Grass Rootes from 8 to 10 p.m. For info or to make reservations call (540) 764-4229.

PANCAKE AND SAUSAGE DINNER • Mitchells Presbyterian Church will hold its Annual Pancake & Sausage Dinner from 5 to 7 p.m. Our “all you can eat” dinner, complete with homemade sausage and gravy, apples, and more, will be $8 for adults and $5 for children under 12.

Youngsters under 5 will eat FREE. Extra “take home” sausage will be for sale.

Proceeds will benefit local missions and youth programs. Please call 825-1079 for information.

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What’s Happening EVENTS FOR CULPEPER, FAUQUIER, MADISON, ORANGE AND RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTIES

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FAUQUIER COUNTY FEB. 13

HEARTHSTONE DANCE • Hearthstone School in Sperryville is holding its 7th Annual Valentine’s Dinner and Dance Party from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Food, dancing and fun, featuring the greatest hits of The Beatles!

Live music begins at 7 p.m. Full Italian buffet, including beverage and dessert, starts at 6 p.m.

Reservations recommended. Walkins welcome. Cash bar, chocolate fountain. $30 per person, $12 children 4-17, 3 and under free.

For more information, please call 540-987-9212, or email info@ hearthstoneschool.org SECOND FRIDAY TALK • The

Second Friday talk will be held at 8 p.m. at the Rappahannock County Library. Guest speaker will be Jim Reston discussing his new book, “The Impeachment Diary: Eyewitness to the Removal of a President,” his first-hand account of the impeachment of Richard Nixon. Reston will discuss the Nixon impeachment — and the Trump impeachment — and what lessons we can draw from the two sagas. The talk is free and all are welcome. Copies of The Impeachment Diary will be available for sale.

FEB. 15

BAND FUNDRAISER • The 5th

Annual Rappahannock County High School Band Mini-Golf FUNraiser will be from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Rappahannock County High School. This is an 18-hole indoor course designed and constructed by the band students. The Snack Shack will be open for lunch or dinner featuring Shawn's BBQ, Panera Soups, Starbucks and more! There will also be fantastic raffles throughout the day and you don't have to be present to win! Please join for a day of FUN! All proceeds benefit the Band program.

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United Methodist Men will serve

COFFEE & CONVERSATION AT SCSM • On Thursdays from

10 a.m. to noon, Spiritual Care Support Ministries opens up to the community to provide fellowship, encouragement, and hope through conversation with others, we invite you to come for a cup of coffee, tea, light refreshments and a place to sit and chat.

Please visit www.scsm.tv or call 540-3495814 for more information.

RappCats is hosting a fundraiser Feb. 21 at Griffin Tavern.

breakfast from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. in the fellowship hall of the church.

Donations accepted, and all proceeds are used in service to others. For more information, call Rev. Maxine Crenshaw at 540-937-4978 or email amissvilleumc@gmail.com

FEB. 21

RAPPCATS FUNDRAISER • RappCats is hosting an evening of fun, friendship, and good cheer from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Griffin Tavern, Flint Hill. Music donated by award-winning musician Ben Mason. No admission fee.

Donations will be gratefully accepted. A portion of the proceeds from dinner will be generously donated to RappCats

by Griffin Tavern.

FEB. 22

MUSIC • To watch Jacob Johnson play guitar is to watch someone do what he was born to do. Johnson glides up and down the fretboard with total confidence in a way that reminds one of Leo Kottke, barely looking at the instrument as he weaves delicate, dazzling

melody lines with the occasional percussive thump on the strings.

His sense of melody is as strong as his virtuosic playing, and his songwriting reveals a modestly bemused look at the world. Little Washington Theatre, Washington, at 8 p.m. For tickets ($25), go to littlewashingtontheatre.com

MARCH 7 IMPROV WORKSHOP

• Improv Workshop and Performance presented by RAAC Community Theatre led by members of Charlottesville-based Playback Theatre improv troupe.

In Playback, actors and musicians bring to the stage true stories and story fragments that come from the audience. The troupe will perform in the evening. The Playback technique is fun and easy to learn. The workshop is open for teens and adults. Wear comfortable clothing and bring your own snacks, water, and lunch. Workshop: from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. $25; performance at 7:30 p.m., $5. At RAAC Theatre, 310 Gay St, Washington. To register for the workshop or get more information, contact Patty

MADISON COUNTY FEB. 14

BEL CANTO • Directed by Bob Burnett, Bel Canto Vocal Ensemble will present "Hope, Love, and Gershwin" at 7:30 p.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church, 143 W. Main St., Orange, and Sunday, Feb. 16, at 4 p.m. at Piedmont Episcopal Church, 214 Church St., Madison.

Please join us for a concert of traditional favorites, madrigals, jazz, and, of course, Gershwin.

The concert is free to the public.

Donations gladly accepted.

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DINNER • Chicken & Chittlin’ Dinner.4 pm to 7 pm Madison Rescue Squad Menu: Chittlin’s (boiled or fried) : $18.

Extra order of Chittlins: $10.00 *with dinner order* Fried Chicken: $10. Combo: Chittlin’s & Chicken: $25.

Dinners served with mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, roll, beverage & dessert. Take-outs Available

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From left: Mr. Charles McDaniel, Dr. Felix Addo, Pastor Kenneth Pitts, Dr. Virginia Wright, and Mr. Carlos Seward. Photo taken by First Lady Pitts of Beulah.

Addo speaks at Beulah Baptist program On Sunday, February 2​ , Beulah Baptist Church of Rixeyville began nd​

its Black History Month Program with keynote speaker, Dr. Felix Addo, the Contributed report ple of what can be attained with hard work and explained that hope is that principal at Eastern View High School in perseverance.

CulpeperShe (EVHS).

Dr.herAddo On Sunday, Feb. 2, Beulah Baptist Church of students seeing her as a leader will help them to said, “in​ the 1950s, many states their public schools, Rixeyville began its Black History Month were Programdesegregating visualize themselves in similar roles.

As former Madison Fredericksburg with keynote speaker, Dr. Felix Addo, the principal first lady Michelle Obama so wisely stated “if stubut it was not until 1954 that the movement gained steam due to the 540-948-6505 540-656-2101 at Eastern View High School in Culpeper (EVHS). dents see it they believe it” that is when students Supreme Court’s, of Education” decision. mandated Dr. Addo said, “in “Brown the 1950s, vs. manyBoard states were of color see people who look likeItthem in positions all their public schools, but it Sadly, was not the of authority they believe andof can be motivated to publicdesegregating schools be desegregated. desegregation Virginia public until 1954 that the movement gained steam due attain the same.

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Culpeper County Public Schools to segregate Virginia was still determined to keep here on the shoulders of the many who came grudgingly began desegregating in 1968. Prior to 1968, black students from things as they were. Even sadder, Culpeper county before. Most whose names will never appear in was the last district in Virginia to desegregate its Culpeper history books.counties The real heroes whoeducated suffered the Rappahannock, Orange, Madison, and were 500 Meadowbrook Dr. public schools. Culpeper County Public Schools indignities and disrespect, who sacrificed pride Culpeper, VA 22701 at George Washington Carver Regional High School. The name of the (CCPS) grudgingly began desegregating in 1968. and possessions, who crawled so that we could fly, 540-727-0404 www.eljaripeo.net schoolPrior was changed in 1968 to PiedmontwhoTechnical Center after the four to 1968, black students from Rappahannock, by their stubborn and blind faith found the M-W LUNCH SPECIAL $525 Orange, Madison, and Culpeper counties were strength to persevere thus paving the way for us districts’ public schools integrated. Piedmont closed in 2008.” educated at George Washington Carver Regional to follow and for our kids to say that they can be & Drink Specials Any Purchase of l

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High School. The name of the school was changed in 1968 to Piedmont Technical Center after the four districts’ public schools integrated. Piedmont closed in 2008.”

Dr. Addo also mentioned that as Culpeper’s population continues to increase and diversify so does its educational leaders. Dedicated and determined African Americans continue to make history. We can proudly point to Mr. John Galbreath, the first black principal in Culpeper County. He led the staff at Sycamore Park Elementary School. Also, Dr. Eric Porter, the first black high school principal at Culpeper County High School and Mr. Jesse McGruder, former principal at Pearl Sample Elementary School. Let’s not forget Mrs. Pam Gatewood, the first black female principal in Culpeper schools at Emerald Hill Elementary School. She shared that she is cognizant of her responsibility as a role model. She understands the power of her position. Black students, especially black female students can look to her as an exam-

whatever they work hard for by aiming high. They understood the message from I Corinthians 2:5 “Your faith should not be in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God.” Finally, Dr. Addo said, “these are the people that fought and marched so that I was able to stroll into southern universities unaccosted and obtain the education that positioned me to stand before you today. Please know that I appreciate and am grateful for all those in this room and beyond that laid the groundwork that allows me to be here. I humbly say thank you.”

The congregation also heard from other presenters: Dr. Virginia Wright, and Mr. Charles McDaniel, assistant principals at CCHS, and Mr. Carlos Seward, the assistant principal at EVHS. Each one of the presenters shared his/her personal stories, and life experiences as an educator who is teaching and shaping the next generation of leaders. Also, in attendance was Mrs. Shannon Mahiai, the assistant principal at EVHS.

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Nicole Carol Mallory Age: 35, White/Female Hgt./Wgt.: 5-8/160 Hair/Eye: Brown/Green Last known:12272 Fox Glade Ln., Rixeyville, Va. Wanted for: Probation Violation on Felony Charge. *$100 REWARD for information leading to the Arrest of this Wanted Subject.

Jeffrey Brian Medlin Age: 40, White/Male Hgt./Wgt.: 5-11/210 Hair/Eye: Brown/Black Last known: 4277 Razor Hill Rd., Bealeton, Va. Wanted for: Probation Violation on Felony Charge. *$100 REWARD for information leading to the Arrest of this Wanted Subject.

Thomas Edward Bowles AKA: William Edward Bowles Age: 33, Black/Male Hgt./Wgt.: 5-4/175 Hair/Eye: Black/Brown Last known: 670 Highview Ct., Culpeper, Va. Wanted for: (2) counts of Probation Violation on Felony Charge. *$100 REWARD for information leading to the Arrest of this Wanted Subject.

Therdous R. Dinkins AKA: Theodous Dinkins Age: 58, Black/Male Hgt./Wgt.: 6-0/185 Hair/Eye: Black/Brown Last known: 702 3rd St., Culpeper, Va. Wanted for: Fail to Appear and Fail to Pay Restitution. *$100 REWARD for information leading to the Arrest of this Wanted Subject.

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Culpeper County Sheriff's Office: Feb. 5-11 Following are the county police reports from Feb. 5-11. Reports are provided by the law enforcement agency listed and do not imply guilt, however are the charge place by the CCSO.

block Braggs Road, Fredericksburg, possession of marijuana, driving under the influence of alcohol, possession of schedule I, II, controlled substance, speeding 0-19 above speed limit, expired rejection decal.

Feb.5 Eric Scott Kyff, 52, 13000 block Kyff Court, Culpeper, violate condition of release Joseph Jason Gilyard, 43, 10000 block, Culpeper, driving under the influence of alcohol.

Feb. 9 Roblero Ortiz, 28, 11000 block Murphy Court, Culpeper, driving under influence of alcohol.

Jesse Collin Smith, 37, 600 block Clubhouse Way, Culpeper, probation violation on felony charge.

Jessica Lynn Alther, 40, 11000 block Murphy Court, Culpeper, assault and battery-family member.

Ajamu Hinton, 37, 10000 block Avenel Gardens Lane, Silver Spring, Md., Reckless driving-excessive speed.

Belinda Annette Faulkner, 55, 50 block Holmes Runs Place, Stanardsville, driving with suspended or revoked license.

Ashley Anderson, 34, 200 block Aidan Drive, Orange, driving with suspended or revoked license.

Feb. 8 Chase Austin Jenkins, 20, 7400 block Lakeview Drive, Culpeper, unlawful purchase or possess alcoholic beverage and driving after illegally consuming alcohol.

Nancy Marie Cooper, 43, 500 block North West Street, Culpeper, possession of marijuana and possession of distribute controlled substance.

Melody Lynnette Moore, 40, 3300

Feb. 10 Sarah Elizabeth Welch, 22, 9300 block General Winder Road, Rapidan, three counts of probation violation on felony charge.

Domingo Morales Rolando, 31, 19000 block Germanna Highway, driving under the influence of alcohol.

Feb. 11 Michael Edward Stroops, 31, 700 block Yowell Drive, Culpeper, Petit larceny and obtaining money by false pretenses.

Darrell Joseph Stern, 33, 14000 block Lovers Lane, Culpeper, probation violation on felony charge.

Jackson Trevonne Christopher, 22, 600 North East Lane, Culpeper, probation violation on felony charge.

Tyler Mitchell Tait, 26, 7200 block James Monroe Highway, Culpeper, probation violation on felony charge.

Carl David Hilton, 47, 800 block Second Street, Nottoway, two counts of contempt of court.

Culpeper Town Police: Feb. 2-9 Following are the police reports from Feb. 2-9. Reports are provided by the law enforcement agency listed and do not imply guilt, however are the charges placed by the police department.

Feb. 3 Lashava Olivia Brown, 42, 1000 block Bedford Ave., Lynchburg, revocation of suspended sentence and probation Christoperh Bryce McElhiney, 27, 200 block W. Main St., Remington, forging public records Feb. 4 Justin William Howe, 18, 7500 block Grand Brooks Road, Spotsylvania, monumental intentional damage (four counts) Andrew Jacory Frye, 41, 300 block Harper Drive, Orange, monument, intentional damage Darquan Marcell Carter, 22, 2400 block Lindsay Road, Gordonsville,

concealement, price alter merchandise, drunk in public Brittany Jane Altizer, 30, 9300 block General Winder Road, Rapidan, possession of marijuana

First St., Culpeper, revocation of suspended sentence and probation Nicholas Anthony Glascoe, 28, 1300 block Lightfoot St., Culpeper, possession of marijuana

Feb. 5 Arneillus Jamar Penn, 30, 700 block Willis Lane, Culpeper, revocation of suspended sentence and probation, failure to appear, violate condition of release Rachel Lynn Griffith, 27, 15000 block Douglas St., Culpeper, probation violation

Feb. 7 George Ross, 44, Florida NW, Washington, D.C., inhaling drugs or inducing others to Deriek Rakeen Allen Prince, 23, 300 block Virginia Ave., Culpeper, contempt of court Onan Martinez Hernandez, 49, 100 block King St., Culpeper, revocation of suspended sentence and probation Sarah Elizabeth Welch, 22, 9300 block General Winder Road, Rapidan, probation violation

Feb. 6 Jessica Leigh Billings, 39, 1300 block Spring Meadow Lane, Culpeper, assault and battery - simple Tracy Marie Fincham, 32, 1100 block Deset Road, Reva, possession of controlled substance Abimael Yoni Xep Cucul, 20, 1500 block Kestral Court, Culpeper, contributing the delinquency of a minor Jose Luis Saqui Sub, 25, 600 block

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Feb. 8 Carter Shephard, 19, 8300 block Botha Road, Warrenton, possession of controlled substances

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Difficulty: Easy

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Copyright 2020 by The Puzzle Syndicate

HOW TO SOLVE:

Each row must contain the numbers 1 to 9; each column must contain the numbers 1 to 9; and each set of 3 by 3 boxes must contain the numbers 1 to 9.

Answers to Last Week’s Sudoku:

9 7 3 6 2

5 2 7 9 8 1 6 3 4

8 4 9 3 6 7 2 5 1

3 6 1 5 2 4 8 9 7

1 8 4 7 5 6 3 2 9

7 3 6 4 9 2 5 1 8

2 9 5 1 3 8 7 4 6

6 5 2 8 1 9 4 7 3

4 1 8 2 7 3 9 6 5

9 7 3 6 4 5 1 8 2

Weekly Tarotscope for Feb.13: King Of Wands, The Sun

TAROTSCOPES

Fiery, creative energy this Cara Cutro week. The King of Wands is the ultimate gogetter.

He doesn’t have to rely on a tremendous amount of planning or consultation to arrive at his decisions. He goes for it. This King is driven by a spirit fueled passion and enthusiasm unmatched by most. He is innovative and a natural born leader. You may relate to this personality or be faced with the presence of a situation or person that fits this description.

This is positive, inspiring energy to be around, so be sure to tap in and trust the process. There’s a lot of charisma present with this card. Whether your the leader or the follower, this is a project or situation you won’t want to miss.

The Sun adds extra power to our King. This combination is truly fantastic!

The Sun brings light, joy, and truth wherever it goes. If you’re in a situation that requires you to step into the role represented by the King of Wands, or if you’re dealing with someone who fits this description, The Sun adds a blessing. You’ll want to trust this and get involved. Whatever’s on the table has the energy to prosper.

This combination is nothing short of amazing!

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