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Culpeper Police urge motorists to wear safety belts This Thanksgiving, the Culpeper Police Department is teaming up with the U.S. Department of Transportation National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and law enforcement agencies across the country on a highvisibility Click It or Ticket mobilization to make sure all Thanksgiving travelers are wearing their seat belts.

The Click It or Ticket mobilization will begin on Nov. 21, and conclude on Dec. 4.

Thanksgiving is one of the busiest travel times of the year, when millions of Americans hit the road to spend time with friends and family. But more vehicles on the road mean potential for more crashes and more fatalities.

The Click It or Ticket campaign is designed to save lives by making sure all Culpeper drivers and passengers get the message to wear their seat belts. The campaign combines powerful messages about seat belt safety with increased patrolling and enforcement for all unbuckled motorists.

“Tragically, almost half of the people who died in a fatal traffic crashes last Thanksgiving were not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash,” said Chief Chris Jenkins. “This year, we will be making sure that all Thanksgiving travelers we see are wearing seat belts, and that all violators will be given a ticket.”

In Virginia, the law requires all drivers and front seat passengers to wear seat belts, and violations are punishable by a fine.

During the 2014 Thanksgiving holiday period (6 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 26, to 5:59 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 1), there were 341 passenger vehicle occupants killed in motor vehicle traffic crashes nationwide, and 50 percent of those killed were NOT wearing seat belts.

Some of these tragic deaths may have been prevented by seat belt use.

NHTSA research indicates that proper seat belt use reduces the risk of fatal injury to front seat passengers by 45 percent, and the risk of moderate to serious injury by 50 percent.

In 2014, seat belts saved the lives of 12,802 passenger vehicle occupants. If seat belt use had been at 100 percent, an additional 2,814 people would still

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“We see the devastation first-hand when people fail to buckle up in a crash, so whether you’re driving down the street, across town, or hundreds of miles away, you must wear your seat belt,” said Chief Jenkins “This Thanksgiving and every day of the year, remember: Click It or Ticket.”

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COUNTRY CHARM I keep thinking that I am going to try all the homey and fun looking restaurants in town. At the rate I am going I will need another 10 years. The Country Cafe is on my way to church and is always packed on Sunday. They boast "the best breakfast in town" but I have yet to find that out myself. I did stop in for lunch the other day and went back to chat with Loretta (also my grandmother Rigby's name) Grimsley who has been the cook there for the last 15 years! Wow! Loretta did not know quite what to make of me...this guy just shows up in her kitchen and starts taking pictures. It might unnerve me a little too. She was very sweet though. When I left I thought I heard her say, "Who was that masked man?" If you don't get that, then I don't know what to tell you. By the way, the food was good. ➤ Check out Rich’s blog at facesofculpeperva.blogspot.com and Faces of Culpeper on Facebook

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Hundreds of customers fell victim, paying nearly $200,000 in response to threats of immediate disconnection of electric service.

“While we are working in concert with law enforcement to identify, track and stop these scams, it’s important for customers to recognize the red flags,” said Marc Gaudette, director-Corporate Security, Safety & Health.

“Unfortunately, the scammers frequently target the elderly, nonEnglish-speaking communities and businesses during their busy times and use caller ID spoofing software so a customer thinks Dominion is calling.”

“There are two clear signs that there’s a scammer on the other end of that phone call that you can easily spot,” said Becky Merritt, vice president, Customer Service.

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Our daily worlds are surrounded by pieces of furniture.

The desk where you write in your journal or pay bills. The bed that cradles you at night. The dining room table where you share a meal with family or friends. The chair you rock your grandchild in. The chest of drawers that holds your most precious belongings.

These pieces of furniture often spend years in a household perhaps generations.

The folks who have built Hardwood Artisans know this. They value the ambiance that is created in a room where one of their pieces resides.

For the creators and craftspeople, their furniture building transcends the ordinary into the extraordinary. More like sculptures, objects of fine art and structures of elegance, owning one of their pieces goes beyond utility. It’s about adding distinct beauty to a space.

It speaks to a way of putting things together that is time honored and valued.

Their craftspeople are truly artists.

Their vision is shared. Attention to detail is not taken lightly.

Decades in the making Hardwood Artisans celebrated a 40year anniversary in September. Friends, family and employees gathered to share

the success of a company started humbly by a group of guys many years ago who made The Loft Beds. They soon realized that crafting beds was only a sliver of what they could imagine. So, a name change to Hardwood Artisans expanded their brand.

Kevin Carlson, John Hillgren, John Buss, Ricardo Berrum, Curt Smay and Mark Gatterdam are still at it today along with some 50 employees.

One of their more recent hires, Todd Breeden, has a background in advertising from Virginia Commonwealth University.

A 2007 graduate from Culpeper County High School, he serves as their marketing manager. Breeden wanted to literally shed more light on their unique products.

An expansion and redesign of the shop in Culpeper has added an impressive showroom where large windows let the sun shine in.

“We’re able to set up scenarios now where people can get a real idea of what is possible,” said Breeden who encourages groups or individuals to schedule a tour visiting their showroom and then entering the inner sanctum of how it all happens.

Amaze and Delight When you put on a pair of safety glasses and enter the manufacturing arena at Hardwood Artisans you’ll no doubt be dazzled by its cleanliness and the smell of woods - maple, cherry, birch, walnut, mahogany. Most of their woods come from the forests of the United States but the mahogany hails from Belize. Kevin Carlson inspects every piece that comes in carefully looking for any imperfections. He ➤ See Hardwood, Page 5

Culpeper Times • November 17-23, 2016 ➤ Hardwood, from Page 4 also knows what’s on order and if a customer is looking for lots of grain or certain colorations. It’s all about pleasing the customer and adhering to their strict criteria for how every chair or table is assembled. It’s about quality from the moment that wood enters the shop to the time it leaves for distribution to Florida, Tennessee, Colorado or other destinations as a finished product.

The place has a feel of the old and the new. You’ll see designs and figures penciled on wood and computerized machinery that can take a block of wood and produce the arm to a rocker. But for every piece that comes through, there is a craftsman inspecting, sanding, and attaching their name. Check off boxes vary from piece to piece but at the end of the day, your signature states that you’ve signed off on your piece of

a magnificent puzzle that once assembled is sure to please.

Sustainability has been built in so that nothing goes to waste. A large piping system sucks up sawdust that, in addition to being employee friendly, will find its way to local farmers who use it as bedding. Smaller pieces are fashioned into cutting boards or fancy crates.

Whatever might be left after that is put in a large bin where the public can come, sort through and take what they like.

Are those wine barrels?

Not limited to the lines they carry, the company is always open to customer requests like a recent one to create furniture using, in part, wine barrels for, of course, a local winery.

Making its debut, outdoor benches and chairs have been designed and created for The Botanical Gardens in Washington, D.C. “This is brand new for

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With a background in sales and the arts, showroom sales manager Tina Rankins has found a home at Hardwood Artisans.

“I’m learning more and more all the time,” smiled Rankins who is a pro as she guides folks through the details of every piece of equipment in the workshop.

Rankins takes great satisfaction that much of their success has come through word of mouth and their website.

“We have repeat customers that know about us, refer us to others...it’s tremendous,” says Rankins as she looks at one of their most popular pieces...a large rocker.

Many of the employees have been with the company for years taking great pride in the products that

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Plan to be in the next issue - Call 540-812-2282 have found their way into the homes across the country and even into Canada.

Made in America The expanded show room is worth a visit. Call to arrange a tour. It can be you or a group. Not only to see for yourself what is being produced in Culpeper but to share in a vision that

making a quality product is worth doing, that craftsmanship and pride in your work is alive and well, and that the story of six guys who like to work with wood and how they’ve built a business that has survived is something beautiful.

Anita Sherman may be reached at anita@culpepertimes.com.

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Letting the light shine in ➤ Culpeper Senior Center reopens as town proclaims Nov. 10 Gladys Williams and Culpeper Senior Center Day

By Jeff Say

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Bright lights, vibrant colors and the ever present smiling face of Gladys Williams will greet seniors to Culpeper’s newly renovated senior center.

Officially reopened on Nov. 10, the senior center welcomed more than 100 people to celebrate its renovation and newly expanded quarters.

Brian Duncan, director of Rappahannock Rapidan Community Services, called the day a culmination of three years of planning.

“An investment from this community has yielded this amazing result,” Duncan said, calling the

renovation a key priority for the RRCS board. “It’s been critical for the seniors here. This place was crowded and inadequate before.

The seniors and volunteers here recognized it, close to five years ago, that’s what started the energy around it.”

That energy emanated from senior center director Gladys Williams, who was at the forefront of the fundraising for the near $1 million project.

Williams and the senior center were the recipients of a proclamation by the Town of Culpeper, offered by Mayor Mike Olinger.

“She is an angel to Culpeper,” Olinger said of Williams. “People don’t realize what she does and what she does behind the scenes.

It’s more than just seniors, she takes care of Culpeper.”

The seniors under her care will be taken care of now in a state-ofthe-art, bright, clean facility. The senior center grew by more than 2,000 square feet, boasting a threestall bathroom, a shower, a wall of computers, a roomy dining area named after key donors Joe and Linda Daniel, and large windows that add much needed light to the

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Culpeper Senior Center director Gladys Williams, left, hugs Mayor of Culpeper Mike Olinger as he presents her with a plaque declaring Nov. 10 Gladys Williams and Culpeper Senior Center Day in Culpeper.

The senior center officially reopened Nov. 10, showing off its nearly $1 million renovation to officials and citizens of Culpeper. building.

“This is what we’ve worked on for so many years, to get something nice enough for the seniors that they can get into without having steps,” Williams said. “[This is

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➤ Senior, from Page 6 words, was surprised and filled with emotion by the mayor’s proclamation.

As usual, she was more prepared to talk about how the renovations have helped lift her seniors spirits.

“It has done wonders for them, because when they come in there’s nothing to bring them down,” Williams said.

Duncan thanked architect Bill Loving and Taft Construction for helping finish the project on time and under budget.

“If you did not see what it was before, it was in need of help,” Duncan said. “It needed a complete face lift.”

He too echoed the sentiments of everyone involved, that Williams was a driving force behind the project.

“From the very beginning, we recognized that if we were going to be successful in getting this done, Gladys needed to play a lead role,” Duncan said.

For Sandy Boone, President/ CEO Culpeper Chamber of Commerce, the renovations help promote the commitment to Culpeper’s seniors.

“I think this community is absolutely blessed to have a senior center,” Boone said. “As we all age, you want to be able to keep your

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Culpeper Senior Center director Gladys Williams cuts the ribbon officially marking the re-opening of the senior center Nov. 10. residents local. Anytime a business is looking to relocate to Culpeper, they are looking at lots of things.

They look for a senior center, child care and all those things. To have a center like this and a person as passionate as Gladys, we are one blessed community.”

Seniors sat in the large din-

ing area last Thursday, enjoying snacks while sharing stories with friends and enjoying their new environs.

“This is a beautiful place and well-deserved,” senior center regular Howard Mills said. “This is another thing about Culpeper helping Culpeper. “These people are very

thankful to have such a person as Gladys working for them. She’s a caregiver to all of these old people, including me.”

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"Homeowners who are worried about trees falling and damaging property should call a professional arborist for an on-site inspection," advises Tchukki Andersen, CTSP, BCMA*, staff arborist with the Tree Care Industry Association.

Andersen notes that trees are designed to withstand most storms, but all trees can fail – and defective trees fail sooner than healthy trees.

A sound tree becomes potentially dangerous when the tree's woody structure is weakened by one or more defects. During storms, preexisting defects predispose trees to

failure.

"To a professional arborist," notes Andersen, "defects are visible signs that a tree has the potential to fail."

Broadly defined, there are seven categories of defects: decayed wood, cracks, root problems, weak branch unions, cankers, poor tree architecture and dead trees, tree tops or branches.

Stress Healthy, well-maintained trees growing on suitable sites will be able to minimize the extent of decay and other defects. Trees that are stressed have reduced energy reserves, and therefore have less ability to deal with wounds and decay.

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➤ Trees, from Page 8 Additionally, many urban trees are subjected to chemicals such as deicing salts, herbicides and fertilizers commonly used in landscape maintenance. Poor tree maintenance is another contributor to stress. These cumulative stresses all take a toll on tree vitality and structural integrity, increasing the risk of failure Defects and Decay Professional arborists have an understanding of the factors that create or accelerate the development of defects in trees. They also understand that some species have growth characteristics that make them prone to certain defects.

Not all defective trees can be detected, corrected or eliminated.

Although a professional arborist can readily recognize most defects, there are root problems and some internal defects that are hidden.

These trees may require indepth assessments and specialized diagnostic tools. Homeowners should also keep in mind that defects change with time. A tree that looked fine three years ago may have severe problems today. By doing regular inspections, arborists can successfully manage the risk of tree failure.

Advanced decay and cavities result in less structural strength and reduced stability.

Wood decay is an internal process with just a few external indications, such as mushrooms, conks, rotten or punky wood, cavities, hollows, holes, in-rolled cracks and bulges in the wood.

The healthy layer surrounding the decay column is called the shell.

If the shell thickness is thin relative to the size of the tree, the shell is likely to fracture, causing the tree to fail. A tree can have internal decay and an opening and still be structurally sound provided the shell is thick enough and the opening is not too wide.

If a tree is repeatedly wounded by the presence of in-rolled cracks, included bark, canker-rot fungi or equipment (mowers, plows and weed whips), decay occurs in every annual ring of wood. These trees should be carefully inspected by a professional arborist because they do not form a sound shell of wood.

The tree is likely to fail at or near the location of the crack or wound because a large and ever-expanding column of decay is present there.

Again, a professional arborist can evaluate shell thickness and opening width to help determine the tree's potential for failure.

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FOR YOUR HEALTH

3-D mammograms offer a better view

You’re juggling a lot and need your annual mammogram to be as easy as it is precise. That’s why we’re bringing 3-D mammography to Culpeper. Performed at the same time as your regular mammogram, this technology offers better views that lead to earlier detection of potential breast cancers and fewer unnecessary biopsies and follow-up procedures. It’s just one more way we’re bringing the most advanced care to you.

Medical Center earns another ‘A’ Novant Health UVA Health System Culpeper Medical Center earned an “A” in patient safety for the ninth consecutive scoring period from The Leapfrog Group. The independent national nonprofit evaluates 2,600 hospitals every six months and assigns a score of A to F based on performance in 28 categories related to the delivery of safe care.

The Leapfrog Group challenges hospitals to make giant “leaps” forward in the safety, quality and affordability of healthcare in the United States by promoting transparency and valuebased hospital incentives.

A top grade of “A” helps patients assess the safety of a hospital. The higher the grade, the safer the hospital.

Culpeper Medical Center has accomplished the difficult task of being awarded straight "A’s” since 2013.

This accomplishment makes Culpeper Medical Center one of 113 hospitals out of 2,600 nationwide and one of only 12 hospitals in Virginia to attain this honor.

Culpeper Medical Center also meets the qualifications to be considered for Leapfrog’s Top Hospital Award – recognition for the highest performing hospitals on the Leapfrog Hospital Survey.

To view Culpeper Medical Center’s scores as they compare nationally and locally, visit the Hospital Safety Score website at hospitalsafetyscore.org.

The score is listed under the hospital’s former name, UVA Culpeper Hospital.

Lights of Love celebration The Culpeper Hospital Auxiliary will host Lights of Love, a fundraiser event dedicated to sell lights and celebrate the holiday season with a tree-lighting ceremony. Community members have an opportunity to purchase a light on the tree for $10 or a light in the star for $50. Donors can give their money in honor or in remembrance of a loved one. Forms may be obtained from the first-floor reception desk at the main entrance of Novant Health UVA Health System Culpeper Medical Center.

Money from previous Lights of Love fundraisers has gone to purchase a portable telemetry monitor, portable defibrillators, heart monitors and other medical equipment for several departments throughout the hospital.

When: Tuesday, Dec. 6, 6:45 p.m.

Where: Next to the Novant Health UVA Health System Culpeper Medical Center emergency department entrance at 501 Sunset Lane For more information, please visit our website at NovantHealthUVA.org.

CULPEPER DOWNTOWN FOR THE

3-D mammography is available at Novant Health UVA Health System Culpeper Medical Center. We have convenient times that work with your schedule.

To schedule an appointment for your 3-D mammogram, call 540-829-8855.

501 Sunset Lane, Culpeper

Annual Culpeper Downtown Holiday Open House Sunday, November 20, 2016 Noon - 5PM | Community Tree Lighting at 5:15PM www.culpeperdowntown.com SHOPS OPEN LATE!!

‘TIL 8PM FRIDAYS!

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What’s Happening

11/17•11/23

LIBRARY • Teen gaming is held the third Saturday of each month at the library. Lots to choose from like Shadows Over Camelot. Snacks provided. Next is Nov. 19.

MEET 'THE ARTIST'

CULPEPER NOVEMBER

battlefields of World War II. Meets at 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. New members welcome. Read the book and come.

Held at Culpeper County Library at 271 Southgate Shopping Center.

Phone 540-825-8691.

TOYS FOR TOTS • EXIT Cornerstone Realty authorized Toys for Tots drop off location Mike Butters, U.S. Marine Corps veteran and Associate Broker/ Owner of EXIT Cornerstone Realty, is proud to be assisting with the 2016 Toys for Tots Campaign in Culpeper and surrounding counties.

EXIT Cornerstone Realty is an authorized drop off location for your new unwrapped toys during the month of November and December.

Help deliver a message of hope to less fortunate youngsters this holiday season! A drop box is located on the porch at 609 S. Main St in Culpeper. Please drop them by Dec. 10. Thank you for supporting needy children this Christmas.

RED KETTLE CAMPAIGN •

TEAM JORDAN • Team jordan has kicked off their 2016 Annual Fundraising Raffle Sale.

This year’s grand prize is $5,000.

Only 200 tickets to be sold at $100. Drawing will be held Dec. 1 at Culpeper Police Department's Community Room, 740 Old Brandy Road. Food provided by Popeye's and served from 6 - 8 p.m. There will also be a Silent Auction and Raffle Prizes.

All proceeds will be used for "Suicide Prevention & Survivor Support for Life." Currently collecting raffle and door prizes. If you would like to sell or purchase tickets this year or need more

Salvation Army’s local Red Kettle Campaign kicks off at 10 a.m. at Safeway. Ringing at Safeway, Giant, Wal-Mart, TJ Maxx, Big Lots and Walgreens. Proceeds support local groups. All three Union Banks in Culpeper County will host Angel Trees. Those who wish to volunteer to ring bells may call 540-349-8076 or write Melissa.

Dargis@uss.salvationarmy.org.

BREASTFEEDING SUPPORT GROUP • While Mixing comedy, romance and melodrama to tell a story set at a pivotal moment in movie history, The Artist is itself an example of the form it celebrates: a black and white silent film that relies on images, actors and music to weave its singular spell. See it Saturday. information, contact Chris Jenkins at 718-3030.

2016 WHITE HOUSE ORNAMENTS • The Culpeper

Women's Club has the 2016 White House Ornaments for sale. Proceeds are used to award scholarships to a graduate of both Culpeper and Eastern View High School. To purchase an ornament for $23, call Karen Laski (540) 8257008 or Joan Fries (540)547-2545.

ART EXHIBIT • Arts and Culture Center honors national

parks with exhibit featuring national landscapes. At 402 South Main Street. Artwork will be for sale.

Exhibit continues through Nov. 27.

Gallery open Saturdays from 10 - 4 p.m. and Sundays 1 - 4 p.m.

NOV. 17

BOOK CLUB • The Friends of the Library Third Thursday Book Club discusses “The Women Who Wrote the War” by Nancy Caldwell Sorel. These women brought a fresh view to the

breastfeeding is a natural process, it can be challenging especially in the early weeks. Pink Cocoon Breastfeeding Support Group meets monthly providing encouragement to new and experienced breastfeeding moms.

Led by Pink Cocoons International Board Certified Lactation Consultant Cindy Curtis RN-C, IBCLC, CCE, CD - Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers are encouraged to attend.

Held at Providence Bible Church at 17211 Greens Corner Road from 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Free. Email Cindy@pinkcocoon.com for more information.

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What’s Happening

EVENTS FOR CULPEPER, FAUQUIER, MADISON, ORANGE AND RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTIES

Lighting the tree

NOV. 17

FILM • The Library of Congress Packard Campus Theatre presents The Artist (Weinstein Company, 2011). Winner of five Oscars including Best Film, this delightful silent movie follows the romance between silent-era superstar George Valentin as his career fades, and rising young starlet Peppy Miller who makes the successful transition to the "talkies." Starts at 7:30 p.m. Free, at the Library of Congress Packard Campus Theatre located at 19053 Mt. Pony Road in Culpeper. No reservations required. For info, call 202-707-9994.

THANKSGIVING SERVICE

• Sponsored by the Culpeper Christian Ministerial Association, a special Thanksgiving service will be held at Culpeper Baptist Church located at 318 S. West Street in Culpeper starting at 7 p.m. Recently naturalized, His Village Church Pastor Erick Kalenga will be the keynote speaker sharing his story of why he has chosen to become an American citizen.

Refreshments served. All welcome.

For more info, contact Nancy Sharman at 540-547-3012.

FILM • The Library of Congress Packard Campus Theatre presents “All Quiet on the Western Front.” (Universal, 1930, silent version). Many consider it one of the finest silent films of all time— and one that very few people know exists, because the sound version of it is so famous. Live musical accompaniment will be provided

by London-based Stephen Horne for this rare screening of the silent version of the Academy Award winner for best picture and best director. Starts at 7:30 p.m. Free, at the Library of Congress Packard Campus Theatre located at 19053 Mt. Pony Road in Culpeper. No reservations required. For info, call 202-707-9994.

NOV. 18

HORSE HAPPENING • Team

Penning Cattle/Horse Practice Horse enthusiasts are invited to watch or ride in the family friendly team penning practices every Friday night (weather permitting) at Andora Farm. Sign-ups start at 6 p.m. and runs start at 7 p.m. No experience needed. Admission is free (No charge for the public to watch), and if you would like to ride it is $5 per run per rider. Located at 17275 Germanna Hwy in Culpeper. For more information, Call (540)-8299555 and speak to Lisa.

YOUTH ABLAZE CONFERENCE • Calling all

youth and young adults! We are gearing up for this life-changing, destiny-unleashing event, and YOU need to be there! Youth leaders... we welcome you and your youth ministries! Speaker at 7 p.m. and 9 a.m. Nov. 19. Call 540-829-9373 for more information! Fresh Wind

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Culpeper Renaissance sponsors annual holiday open house.

Community tree lighting at 5:15 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 20.

Outreach Ministries located at 2002 Orange Road, Suite 203, Culpeper.

FILM • The Library of Congress Packard Campus Theatre presents “Her Night of Romance” (First National, 1924). In the 1920s, Constance Talmadge was one of the biggest and most popular Hollywood stars, known for her bubbly presence in a number of comedies. The 1924 comedy two-reeler “Short Kilts” starring Stan Laurel and James Finlayson will precede the feature. Ben Model will provide live musical accompaniment. Starts at 7:30 p.m.

Free, at the Library of Congress Packard Campus Theatre located at 19053 Mt. Pony Road in Culpeper.

No reservations required. For info, call 202-707-9994.

NOV. 19

FARMERS MARKET • This

is the last Culpeper’s Farmers Market for the season. Come out for fresh vegetables for your Thanksgiving feast. Opens again in April 2017. Contact Culpeper Renaissance at 540-825-4416.

CRAFTS • Yowell Elementary

School 5th Annual Craft Fair from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Kids Craft Room 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Christmas Pictures 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Crafts. Concessions. Raffles.

Contact Linda Dunn at ldunn@ culpeperschools.org

FILM • The Library of Congress Packard Campus Theatre presents Silent Comedy Shorts (1913-1928). Silent film accompanist Ben Model returns to the Packard Campus Theater to present an afternoon of mostly rare silent comedy shorts featuring the Greats to the Forgottens. Starts at 2 p.m. Free, at the Library of Congress Packard Campus Theatre located at 19053 Mt. Pony Road in Culpeper. No reservations required.

For info, call 202-707-9994.

TEEN GAMING • Learn strategy games or play party games at the Culpeper County Library. Sign up in Advance. For grades 6-12 from 2-4 p.m. Bring your own games. Snacks served.

271 Southgate Shopping Center.

Phone Laini Bostian at 540-8258691 or lbostian@cclva.org.

FUNDRAISER • The

Jefferson Ruritan Club will hold a Fundraising Dance at the Jeffersonton Community Center, 5073 Jeffersonton Rd., Jeffersonton. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Guest artist is southern rock band DK’s Edge. All ages welcome. $10 Admission Charge – under 10 years of age free, Food/drinks on sale. All proceeds will support the Little Fork Volunteer Fire & Rescue Building Fund. For info, go to www. jeffersonvaruritanclub.org or email quirkyruritan@gmail.com.

CONCERT • Stage Alive presents “The Next Generation Leahy” starting at 7:30 p.m. Held at Culpeper County High School.

Three generations of Leahy musicianship performing on fiddle, cello, French accordion, piano and step dancing. Tickets $25. Visit www.stagealive.org or contact Kathy Davis at 540-825-1342.

NOV. 20

CHURCH • Mountain View

Community Church's Sermon Topic for Sunday, "God is Big Enough - Bigger Than Our Sin Giant.” Note new service times.

Join us at 8:30 a.m., 10 a.m. or 11:30 a.m. Live Stream available at 10 a.m. via our website www. mountainviewcc.net. Children's programs available for birth - 5th grade. We are located at 16088 Rogers Road, behind Brusters Ice Cream. Small groups also meet throughout the week. 540-7270297

CULPEPER DOWNTOWN HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE •

Start your holiday shopping in Historic Downtown Culpeper.

Noon - 5 p.m. Community Tree Lighting is at 5:15 p.m. Free horse and carriage rides from 1-5 p.m. Free trolley rides from noon - 5 p.m. Mr. and Mrs. Claus at the Culpeper Center from 1-4 p.m. Hear the high school bands at Grass Rootes from 1-3 p.m. Many other activities throughout the afternoon and dance performances by Marie School of Ballet. See full list of events at www.culpeperdowntown. com Contact Culpeper Renaissance,Inc. At 540-825-4416.

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What’s Happening Meetings are held on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month at the Culpeper Library from 7-8:30 p.m.

Sponsored by Team Jordan and facilitated by Alan Rasmussen, Prevention Specialist for Rappahannock Rapidan Community Services. Contact Alan Rasmussen for further information at 434-8258913 or by email at arasmussen@ rrcsb.org.

CORPS MEETING • Christian

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MUSIC • Singer/Songwriter/

Guitarist David Gilmore will perform at Mountain Run Winery Nov. 26.

NOV. 20

MUSIC • Join Jewell Tone Music and some very talented students for a special performance in celebration of the Culpeper Downtown Holiday Open House.

The students will perform holiday music and carols in front of Grass Rootes restaurant at 3:15 p.m..

Come join us and enjoy the musical talents of Culpeper's youth.

Contact Crissy Morgante at crissy@ jewelltonemusic.com GIVING LOCALLY FOR THE HOLIDAYS • The

Culpeper Center and Culpeper Renaissance, Inc. have partnered to provide Culpeper charities with a free opportunity to promote “Giving Locally for the Holidays.”

As part of CRI’s Annual Holiday Open House scheduled from noon until 5 p.m., the Culpeper Center will host an open house providing a free booth space to a limited number of local charities. Also located at the Culpeper Center will be photos with Santa, story time with the Culpeper County Library, complimentary seasonal refreshments, and free crafts for kids. Please contact CRI at 540-825-4416 or crievents@ culpeperdowntown.com to register your non-profit community service organization today.

NOV. 21 SUPPORT • Survivors for Life Support Group. Support group for those that are affected by the unique grief associated with the loss of a loved one to suicide.

Organization of Retired Persons lunch/meeting from noon - 2 p.m. All over 50 welcome for study/ discussion/social. Next episode of David Barton’s “American Heritage” series. Discussion from “The 5000 Year Leap.” Coordinated by Al Aitken and Pastor Brad Hales. Held at Reformation Lutheran Church at 509 S. Main. Free. RSVP to Al Aitken at al@iamcorps.org or phone 540-729-0536.

FFRW MEETING • The

Founding Fathers Republican Women invite you to join them at 7 p.m. in the social hall of St. Stephens Episcopal Church.

Guest speaker is Ellen Nau (VFRW President). She is Past Chairman of the Chesterfield Republican Committee as well as past member of the Fairfax County Republican Committee (FCRC). Open to all.

Contact ffrwinformation@gmail.com

NOV. 22 FAMILIES OVERCOMING DRUG ADDICTION (FODA) • A support group serving families in Northern Virginia. Meet on the fourth Tuesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. at Culpeper Hospital Conference Room A/B. Access the room by entering hallway behind elevators in main lobby. Call for more information or just show up.

Visit www.MyFodaFamily.org or contact Caroline at (540) 316-9221 or My FODAFamily@gmail.com

STORYTIME • Culpeper County Library PreSchool Storytime at 10:30 a.m. Advance registration required. This program is specially tailored to 3-5 year olds. Children get to participate on their own while parents wait in the Library. 271 Southgate Shopping Center. Phone Laini Bostian at 540-825-8691 or lbostian@cclva.org.

STORYTIME • Culpeper County Library Toddler Storytime at 10:30 or 11 a.m. Advance registration

required. This program is specially tailored for 2 year olds. This is a lapsit storytime. Children sit with a parent, who helps them to enjoy rhymes, movement to music, and stories presented by Miss Pam. 271 Southgate Shopping Center. Phone Laini Bostian at 540-825-8691 or lbostian@cclva.org.

LIBRARY TIME • Book Worms for Grades K-2 from 4:30-5:15 p.m. Sign up in advance. This monthly book club is specially tailored for those in the lower elementary grades. Miss Laini will be sharing Bad Kitty Takes a Bath

by Nick Bruel, and the kids will be making Bad Kitty masks. 271 Southgate Shopping Center. Phone Laini Bostian at 540-825-8691 or lbostian@cclva.org.

HEALTH • Caregiver Support

Group for caregivers of family/ friends adults will meet at the UVA Culpeper Hospital Board Room from 4:30 to 5:30. Discuss issues and possibly find solutions to problems also experienced by others. No registration required. If you have questions, contact Bonnie Vermillion at 54-4824 or bonnired@ comcast.net

NOV. 23

CHESS • Culpeper Chess Club.

Meetings are each Wednesday, 6:30 to 8:30 pm at the Culpeper County Library. All ages and all skill levels welcome, even those who have never played. Come learn a new skill! For information about this and other programs, please feel free to call the Library at (540) 825-8691.

NOV. 26

POST THANKSGIVING •

Mountain Run Winery welcomes Thanksgiving guests, family and friends for our post-Thanksgiving part with live music by local musician David Gilmore from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m., a bonfire and s'mores at dusk, and hot mulled wine served all day! For more information visit our website: www.

MountainRunWinery.com. We are pet and kid-friendly and you are welcome to bring Thanksgiving leftovers for a late Autumn picnic!

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DEC. 1

RAFFLE • Team Jordan’s Annual Raffle with Silent Auction & Raffle Prizes will be held at The Culpeper Police Department, 740 Old Brandy Road from 6-8 p.m. Please come out and help to support efforts to bring about awareness to suicide and help raise money to support LOCAL Prevention Programs. Many great items will be auctioned off, such as Washington Redskins and Nationals Game Tickets. Autographed Sports Memorabilia items, as well as items from our local restaurants and shops. Complimentary food from Popeye's will be served and the $5000 Grand Prize Drawing will be at 8 p.m. For more information please call Chris Jenkins at 540718-3030.

DEC. 2

MUSIC • Blue Ridge Chorale Christmas Concert "SING GLORIA, SING" under the direction of Bob Burnett, with accompanist Brittany Bache, and percussionist, Jeff Wolf will be hosted by Prince Michel Vineyard at 7p.m. Tickets available on website www.brcsings.com or purchased at the door. The cost is $12 each. Come join us for a concert packed with wonderful old and new songs reflecting the season. For more information, call 540-219-8837.

DEC. 3

SANTA BREAKFAST •

Culpeper '92 Lions Club, assisted by the Leos of CCHS and EVHS, will host its 11th annual Santa Breakfast from 8 to 10 a.m. in the Culpeper Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall. Enjoy a $4 breakfast, $1 - $5 Santa Shop, face painting, music by Harpine Studio students, vision screenings, and visits with Mr. and Mrs. Claus.

Proceeds go to Manna Ministry.

Contact Sandra Kidwell at 540-8253917.

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

FAUQUIER COUNTY NOV. 19

GOBBLE-GOBBLE RUN OR WOBBLE 5K AND KIDS RUN • Please join us for the

second annual 5-K Gobble, Gobble, Run or Wobble and Kids Dash benefiting preschool children of at-risk families in Fauquier County! The 5k starts at 8 a.m. and the kids fun run starts at 9 a.m. Event for the whole family that helps families start learning early. 10 Main Street in Warrenton.

Phone 540-347-4342, email admin@saintjameswarrenton.org or visit http://saintjameswarrenton. org/event/wobble-wobble-runwobble-5k-kids-run/.

NOV. 20

HOLIDAY SHOPPING • Join

us for the 4th Annual Highland for the Holidays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Highland School, 597 Broadview Avenue, Warrenton.

Shop with nearly 50 regional vendors. Two food trucks – The Bone and SoBo will be there.

100 percent of the $5 admission contribution, with children under 12 free, will go directly to the Fauquier Family Shelter and the Fauquier Free Clinic. For more information, visit our Facebook page at HighlandFortheHolidays.

DEC. 2

CHRISTMAS MUSIC •

Warrenton Chorale Christmas in Music concerts are 7:30 p.m.Thursday and Friday and 3 p.m. Sunday at Warrenton United Methodist Church (341 Church St.). Tickets (suggested donation $15 adults) are available at Great Harvest Bread, g.whillikers Toys and Books, New Baltimore Animal Hospital and Red Truck Bakery (Warrenton, Marshall) or at the door. For more information, call 540-347-3161.

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St. James Episcopal Church in Warrenton sponsors Gobble Gobble Wobble 5K Nov. 19. Proceeds help at-risk children attend preschool.

DEC. 12

BAND CONCERT • Fauquier Community Band’s holiday concert is 7 p.m. at Fauquier High School (705 Waterloo Road, Warrenton). The audience is invited to join band members for a dessert reception after the concert. Featuring unique as well as traditional music, the concert is presented free of charge and no tickets required. Visit fauquiercommunityband.comor call 703-282-2556 for more information.

RAAC’s Claudia Mitchell Art Fund.

Lots of drums and percussion instruments to share, or bring your own. For more information, contact Wendi Sirat at 540-987-8417 or wendi@whitesage.net.

NOV. 25

GRAY GHOST EVENT • Gray

Ghost’s holiday kick-off is 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the winery (14706 Lee Hwy., Amissville) with one-dayonly gift specials, live music from 2:30 to 4:30, free wine tastings all day. The holiday cork display makes its annual debut! Free event.

For more information, call 540-9374869.

RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY DEC. 4 NOV. 19 COMMUNITY DRUM CIRCLE • Join in the music

making at the first of a series of three Community Drum Circles at the RAAC Theater, Washington, 6:30 to 8 p.m. These events are free and open to the all ages and experience levels, and are made possible in part by a grant from

CHRISTMAS IN LITTLE WASHINGTON • The 12th

annual Christmas in Little Washington celebration includes a parade (which starts at 1:30), local and regional food vendors and an artisan market from 11 to 4 p.m. Parade features the Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps, the Rappahannock County High

School Marching Band, antique cars, local fire and rescue trucks and Santa Claus. Children can visit with Santa at his workshop after the parade. For more information, email event coordinator Keir Whitson at keirwhitson87@gmail.com.

MADISON COUNTY NOV. 20

MUSIC • Bel Canto’s fall concert, “Over the River and Through the Wood,” features travel- and transportation-themed works by Rossini, Thompson, Porter and more, 4 p.m. at Piedmont Episcopal Church (214 Church St., Madison). Bel Canto is a small vocal ensemble that draws from the surrounding counties. There is no charge for the concerts, but donations gratefully accepted. For more information, call 540-9625885.

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VIEWS

Holidays with aging relatives: Happy or harried?

AGEWISE

Maggie Brown had mixed feelings about visiting her mom for Thanksgiving.

She always enjoyed their time together, but Mary Brown had just turned 86 and Maggie was feeling nervous about her mother living alone, 300 miles away. Maggie had noticed a change in their frequent phone conversations and felt that something just wasn’t “right.” She turned to advice from professionals in the aging field to prepare her for the visit.

If you haven’t seen your older loved one for several weeks or months, the visit offers you a great chance to notice changes, even subtle ones: Obvious fluctuations in weight: difficulty with shopping and/or cooking can cause a loss, as can depression, underlying health conditions or even dementia. Weight gain can be an indicator of a new medical condition or money troubles (buying high-carb, low fiber, cheaper foods.)

Does your mom or dad appear to be increasingly frail? Walking difficulty, balance issues, struggling with rising from a chair or bed?

Is there a change in hygiene?

Changes in personal grooming habits can indicate cognitive decline or physical ailments. It can also signal a difficulty in laundering clothes.

Carol Simpson

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Culpeper Car Wash sees record numbers at Veterans Day Event Culpeper Car Wash owners Tom Boyd and Steve Corbin are thrilled to announce over 200 veterans and active military personnel, plus their spouses visited their 618 Sperryville Pike Car Wash on Friday for a free Car Wash.

The recent expansion from two wash bays to four meant more Veterans were able to get their free wash in less time.

Veterans were only waiting 15 minutes at the peak.

Visiting veterans also enjoyed complimentary food and beverage while swapping war stories. Pulled Pork Sliders were served by Shawn’s SmokeHouse BBQ, Al Esh of The Ole Country Store provided cookies, coffee and Hot Apple Cider. Promotional Swag was also handed to each participant.

“The day would not be such a success without these additional businesses joining together,” said Boyd. The event

Check the (piles of?) mail: unopened personal mail? Unopened bills? Letters from banks, creditors or insurers? Thank you notes from charities? Mail left in the mailbox? These are red flags that require follow-up. Could your loved one no longer be able to handle finances or important documents safely?

If your family member is still driving, go for a drive with him or her at the wheel. Look for damage on the car and whether he or she uses a seatbelt. Do the driving skills seem safe? Reaction time seem reasonable? Driving too fast or too slow? If possible, have a mechanic check the car for fluid levels, brake pads, etc. If there are concerns in any of these areas, it may be time for adjustments in transportation.

Go through the kitchen: look for bulging cans, items beyond their expiration dates, multiples of the same items, appliances in need of repair, and indications of more takeout food than previously. Again, problems in this area may indicate memory decline and/or physical changes requiring assistance.

In the general living areas – is the house kept as clean as it had been in the past? Is there clutter, especially on the floors causing tripping hazards? Vision problems, as well as other medical issues, can impair the ability to clean properly.

How are plants, pets and the yard? As we age, it becomes much more difficult to maintain a home, even without physical or mental impairments.

If possible, talk to the neighbors and listen to what they are saying about your loved one’s interactions. Is Mom or Dad

was overseen by Car Wash staff, Jr. Jenkins and Shawn Tyler volunteers David Martin, Mike Corbin, Morgan Corbin, Leilani Scott, Walter Scott, Tomarie Boyd and Tucker Boyd - the owner’s Labrador.

News of the event had spread as far as Baghdad this year. The owners received an email from Kevin M. Dix, of Culpeper VA, a former Marine, currently stationed at the US Embassy in Baghdad. Kevin wrote, “This gesture for Veterans has moved me deeply... I'm not sure why, it seems such a simple thing and yet it struck a chord within me. Even though I will not be able to stop by, I just wanted to take a moment and thank you in advance. You and all who recognize the sacrifice our veterans make for the betterment of our country are without a doubt appreciated more than you can possibly know. From all the members of Patriot 2, Thank you and keep up the good work.” Kevin included a photo of his team which the owners quickly made into a banner and displayed it on the day.

still getting out? Has the neighbor had to help with chores, car rides, yard work?

Do they casually mention an ambulance ride that you didn’t know about?

Maggie Brown had a wonderful visit with her mother. She was able to check on many of the things listed above (thanks to Caring.com for these tips) and follow up by calling the local Area Agency on Aging (AAA). Due to concern about her mother’s decline in ability to cook and clean, she was able to find someone to assist with those activities. She also arranged a doctor’s appointment during her next visit to check on some physical and mental concerns she had. She found out about a volunteer transportation service that could help take her mom to future appointments when Maggie couldn’t be there.

If you notice red flags on your holiday visit, or just have questions about services available for senior adults, call Rappahannock Rapidan Community Services (the local AAA) at 540-825-3100 or the Alzheimer’s Association at 800-2723900. And enjoy your time with these senior citizens! They have so much to give us!

Carol Simpson is Executive Director of Aging Together, a collaborative effort to help our localities (Culpeper, Fauquier, Madison, Orange and Rappahannock counties) prepare for unprecedented growth in the older population. Aging Together facilitates strong effective partnerships and provides partners with resources and support. www. agingtogether.org for more information.

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Culpeper Times • November 17-23, 2016

Golden “Carousel” comes ‘round again The jewel in Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein’s crown doesn’t need any tinkering or apologies. All it needs is the treatment it’s getting right now at Arena Stage. Set in the four-sided Fichandler space, Todd Rosenthal’s simple, whitewashed plank stage evokes a small town band gazebo in early 1900s New England. Its second tier, suspended high above us, houses half of the live orchestra and hosts the second act “heaven” scene. Rich simplicity and virtuoso performances on all levels carry this production.

Time Magazine had its own reasons for naming “Carousel” the “Musical of the Century,” but that choice would be hard to surpass on the merits of musical score, characters, and a dramatic narrative weaving of dark and light.

This is the musical that almost didn’t get written, as it was based on Ferenc Molnar’s drama “Liliom” and he had consistently refused to allow adaptations. Only after he saw

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what Messrs R & H had done with “Oklahoma” did he relent, trusting that his story would get the handling it deserved. Opening in April, 1945, “Carousel” was a resounding hit and ran simultaneously – and across the street - from “Oklahoma” on Broadway.

Of course a few adjustments to the story were in order. Julie Jordan, a mill worker, falls in love with Billy Bigelow, a carnival barker of dubious reputation. He’s violent and impulsive and not a nice fellow. Unlike Molnar, however, R & H made him marry the girl. Julie becomes pregnant, and in a rash attempt to get money, Billy joins one of his desperado friends in a failed robbery that ends with his own suicide. But death doesn’t end the story. Where Molnar had him languishing in Purgatory, R & H allowed him to just squeak into Heaven. But not without a little soul searching first.

Director Molly Smith has wisely let the material speak for itself while gifting it with a stunning cast and technical crew. Her vision, both simple and direct, incorporates Thornton Wilder- inspired miming and Parker Esse’s Agnes De Mille-inspired high octane choreography. ➤ See Carousel, Page17

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Nicholas Rodriguez as Billy Bigelow and Betsy Morgan as Julie Jordan in Rodgers & Hammerstein's “Carousel” at Arena Stage through Dec. 24.

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Culpeper Times • November 17-23, 2016 ➤ Carousel, from Page 16 Nicolas Rodriguez is flawless as our anti-hero, Billy Bigelow. He’s handsome and dangerous – tempting bait for naïve young girls. Julie Jordan (Betsy Morgan) is naïve, but reckless enough to ignore the red flags flapping in the wind. Their chemistry together is a visual steam bath, and their voices! Together and separately in songs such as “If I Loved You” and “You’ll Never Walk Alone” are simply mesmerizing. Whatever Billy’s flaws, we find him easy to forgive in the beautiful “Soliloquy.”

And then there’s the issue of wife-abuse. Bad enough on a 1940s stage, it’s even harder to address now - especially when Julie makes excuses and the girls join her in “What’s the Use of Wond’rin?” But we don’t get any lectures, and, well, he only hit her once. She said.

“Carousel” delivers an up for every down, and balances darkness with redemption. While Julie is pursuing her bleak future with Billy, Carrie Pipperidge (Kate Rockwell) is giggling about her engagement to Enoch Snow (Kurt Boehm). When I marry “Mr. Snow” shows off her lilting soprano.

Unlike Billy, he has ambition and a legitimate future. He’s also jealous in a petulant but, thankfully, non-violent way. Their sublime duet in “When the Children are Asleep” is as charming as it gets.

One character who rocks the

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stage with every entrance is the human battleship, Mrs. Mullin, played with knock-out presence by E. Faye Butler. She’s fallen for Billy like everyone else, and uses hiring and firing him on the carousel as leverage. Glittering like an artificial ruby, she adds spice to the pink and white stew of innocent mill girls. And she hates Julie. Positioned opposite her is the comforting mother figure, Nettie Fowler (Ann Arvia) who leads the chorus in “June is Bustin’ Out All Over” and comforts Julie after Billy’s death, as only a good friend can, by telling her she’s better off.

Ensemble performances leap with the hormonally drenched energy of “Blow High, Blow Low” and “Stonecutters Cut It on Stone” and then relax with the full-belly lounging on the beach in “A Real Nice Clambake” – (This R & H stepchild was pulled from “Oklahoma” where it was “A Real Nice Hayride.”)

For dastardly curs, give me Kyle Schliefer as Jigger Craigin, Billy’s degenerate friend. Jigger is so smooth, so intense and conniving even in the humorous sketch with Carrie, that he almost leaves slug trails. Even Billy can’t resist his larcenous plan.

When 15 earth years magically pass, Billy sees his daughter, Louise, for the first time as she performs her life-defining dance on the beach.

Kudos to Skye Mattox for this extraordinary slice of interpretive ballet.

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Tony Neidenbach and Skye Mattox in Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Carousel at Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater.

Ilona Somogyi’s beach tinted costumes in modest, turn-of-the century lines complement the whiteplank set and suggest the shoreline that’s just out of view. W ashed in Keith Parham’s lighting and touched with Joshua Horvath and Ray Nardelli’s sound design, “Carousel” lives up to its reputation as perhaps the greatest of Rodgers and Hammerstein.

Maggie Lawrence is a member of the

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She is a retired English and drama teacher. You may reach her at maggiecatbird@aol.com

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Culpeper Times • November 17-23, 2016

VeteransNavigator.org offers online resources for Virginia veterans ➤ Launched to coincide with Veterans Day 2016 Contributed report Virginia added a new website on the eve of Veterans Day this year.

On Thursday, VirginiaNavigator, a statewide nonprofit that provides free web-based resources for older adults, people with disabilities and their families, announced the launch of the newest addition to its family of websites: VeteransNavigator.org.

The comprehensive website – designed to serve and help Virginia veterans – was made possible thanks in part to a $100,000 grant from Dominion Resources, parent company of Dominion Virginia Power.

“Virginia is home to over 800,000 veterans and the need for veteran’s services – and easy connection to those services – is critical,” said Gov. Terry McAuliffe. “A top priority of mine, and that of my administration, is to make Virginia the most veteran- and military-friendly state in the nation. As we commemorated Veterans Day last week, I’m pleased that our veterans and their families now have access to VeteransNaviga-

tor to help them secure services they may need.”

The website offers a one-stop online resource for Virginia veterans, their families and caregivers, with easy access to targeted support services, educational features and vital public, private and nonprofit programs and resources available on the local, state and national level.

“At Dominion, one in five new hires is a veteran,” said Thomas F. Farrell II, chairman, president and CEO of Dominion Resources. “We are immensely proud of our veterans and recognize the personal sacrifices they have made to serve our country.

It is a privilege and honor to support VeteransNavigator so that veterans and their families have every opportunity to live connected and productive lives.”

As the ‘Founding Partner’ of VeteransNavigator, Dominion Resources provided funding to develop and launch the website through its philanthropic arm, the Dominion Foundation.

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In addition, VeteransNavigator offers: A community calendar where visitors can find events – everything from support groups, to employment fairs, to sports and social clubs; “Ask an Expert” that provides free, confidential, expert assistance – powered by professionals who volunteer their time and expertise to provide comfort and guidance; A live chat feature for extra help finding answers; and more.

Because it is online, VeteransNavigator will serve as a comprehensive informational hub 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For those who do not use a computer, the organization is in the process of establishing additional ‘Navigator Center’ network partnerships at military installments and related organizations across the state, where trained staff can assist veterans in utilizing the website.

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lies, proudly serve our country and when the time comes to leave active duty, they often need support during their transition and beyond,” said Virginia House of Delegates Majority Leader and long-time veterans advocate, Kirk Cox. “My staff and I plan to share VeteransNavigator with our military and veteran constituents who are looking to locate and connect to the wide array of programs and services available to them.”

“Throughout the development of VeteransNavigator, we collaborated with numerous public and private partners and individuals to ensure the site would give veterans and their families access to reliable and valuable resources to help them navigate their post-military journey,” said Adrienne M. Johnson, executive director of the VirginiaNavigator Family of Websites.

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On the subject ofFairtrade is about better prices, decent Meg Oremiatzki-Ast working conditions and fair terms of trade for farmers and workers. It gives farming and worker communities more control over their futures as well as protecting the environment where they work and live.

The Fairtrade Mark means that Fairtrade ingredients have been used in the making of the product and have been produced by smallscale farming organizations or plantations that meet the Fairtrade social, economic and environmental standards.

Fairtrade allows for the small farmer to maintain his/her independence and self-respect by earning an income through trade and removing the dependence on aid to maintain their livelihoods.

The Fairtrade standards include the protection of workers’ rights, the environment, payment of the Fairtrade Minimum Price and an additional Fairtrade Premium to invest in business or community projects. Workers and farmers determine how the Fairtrade Premium should be invested. The premium is additional funds paid on top of the Fairtrade Minimum Price which can then be invested in social, environmental and economic development projects to improve their businesses or communities.

There are two types of Fairtrade: one being Fairtrade coffee, cocoa, cotton and rice. These products are produced by small-scale farmers.

Fairtrade offers these rural farmers the stability of income which allows them to plan for their futures.

The other type of Fairtrade are for plantations which produce bananas, teas and flowers. These companies employ large numbers of people and Fairtrade is there is ensure that workers’ basic rights are protected. This means keeping them safe and healthy, allowing them freedom of association and

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Fairtrade cocoa farmers received another major boost in 2014 when Ferrero announced its collaboration with Fairtrade at the International Fairtrade Conference in Berlin. Ferrero will purchase a total of 20,000 tonnes (MT) of Fairtrade certified cocoa over the next three years.

collective bargaining, preventing discrimination and ensuring no bonded or illegal child labor. These standards also require employers to pay wages that progress toward living wages. It is important to note that Fairtrade is 50 percent owned by farmers and workers.

Since The Frenchman’s Corner is all about chocolate, what is the roll Fairtrade plays in the cocoa industry? In case you were not aware, approximately 90 percent of the world’s cocoa is grown on small family farms by about 6 million farmers. Cocoa trees grow in tropical environments that are hot, rainy and filled with lush vegetation to Mexican RestauRant provide shade to the cocoa trees. The major growing regions are Africa, Asia and Latin America. The largest producing country by volume is Cote d’Ivoire which produces around 40 percent of the global supply.

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IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the ongoing portion of this order be published in the Culpeper Times, a newspaper published in Culpeper County, it appearing that a report of the accounts of Janice Gaye Hahn, Administrator of the estate, and of the debts and demands against the estate has been filed in the Clerk´s Office, and that six months have elapsed since qualification as Administrator.

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Looking for Culpeper Youth West Fairfax Supervisor Gary Deal chairs Culpeper Youth. He, along with others, are focused on the county's young people. Deal is optimistic of a bright future incorporating younger residents into the county's decision making process.

Culpeper - picture a body of youth led by their own elected officers attending local government meetings and having a voice in our community.

A group that learns and follows local government issues and protocol, and teaches their parents about local government.

A group represented by their officers that are sanctioned by our Culpeper Board of Supervisors, attends our public hearings, and has confidence to voice their opinion and work with our board on community issues. A youth group that has the ability to communicate with business leaders in our community. A youth group that works on their choice of important community projects such as a Youthfest, Battle of the Bands, Step Up Competitions, Youth Issues, Government Day, Youth Leadership Training, etc.

Well parents and teens you have that opportunity and we are taking applications. ALL applicants will be accepted. Go To: www. culpeperyouth.org

Germanna to honor Connie Kincheloe as 2017 Philanthropist of the Year Connie Kincheloe, a longtime member of the Germanna Community College Educational Foundation and former chairwoman of the State Board of Community Colleges, will be honored as the GCCEF’s 2017 Philanthropist of

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the Year at 6 p.m.on Nov. 18 at the Culpeper Center & Suites at 137 S. Main St. Kincheloe has also played an important role in developing new partnerships within Germanna's service area through her work as a member of the Culpeper Regional Hospital Board of Trustees, University of Virginia Medical Center Operating Board and Virginia Hospital Association Board.

She supports the college's mission to provide accessible, quality educational and training opportunities that meet the community's changing needs, Germanna President David A. Sam said.

“Connie has made a huge difference for Germanna and a difference throughout the Commonwealth.

“And nobody,” Sam added, “is more Culpeper than Connie.”

Tickets are $75 per person.

Contact the Foundation at 540423-9060 or email foundation@ germanna.edu

Town of Culpeper Holiday Refuse Collection Schedule Town Offices will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 24 and Friday, Nov. 25 for Thanksgiving.

Trash schedule for Town of Culpeper residents will be as follows: Collection schedule is; Monday - Monday, Nov. 21 Tuesday - Tuesday, Nov. 22 Wednesday - Wednesday, Nov. 23 Thursday - Wednesday, Nov. 23 Nov. 24 Holiday: no collections will be made Nov. 25 Holiday: no collections will be made Friday - Monday, Nov. 28 Monday - Monday, Nov. 28 Tuesday - Tuesday, Nov. 29, regular schedule resumes Reminder that carts need to be set out by 6:30 a.m. on your day of collection.

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Annual Culpeper Downtown Holiday Open House Sunday, November 20, 2016 Noon - 5PM | Community Tree Lighting at 5:15PM Culpeper Downtown welcomes you with warmth and hospitality: Unique Specialty Shops | Convenience Shopping Downtown | Great In-Store Specials Decorations of the Holiday Season | Trolley Rides | Horse & Carriage Rides | A Little Magic Miniature Horse Wagon Rides | Culpeper Center Open House | Giving Locally for the Holidays Live Holiday Music from EVHS and CCHS bands | Carolers | Jewell Tone Music performance Dance Performance | The Loft Artistic Demonstrations | Culpeper Garden Club Wreaths & Centerpieces Photos with Santa & Mrs. Claus | Children’s Story Time by Culpeper County Library Windmore Gingerbread House making workshop | Museum of Culpeper History Open House | Live Music Clore-English Funeral Home Culpeper Toy Chest Drive | Visit Santa’s Mailbox Crafts for kids | Blue Ridge Art League “The Art of Giving” | Out of Time Teachers Burgandine House George Washington’s Thanksgiving Dinner - Period food & games SHOPS OPEN LATE!!

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prize BIG WINNERS. Mr. and Mrs. Jessie Jenkins took home the grand in s Carpet Early’s at ation celebr rsary annive 50th recent during the owner Amissville. Totaling some $1,966, the Jenkins (shown here with the having for $1,466 and se Lorraine Early) won $500 off any purcha carpet anding longst the from se purcha us oldest invoice from a previo store - April 11, 1973. Congratulations and happy shopping!

MAGIC CARPET RIDE: Marie Riedel will have fun in the future with a $200 off certificate that she won. Owner Lorraine Early is very grateful for all of her longtime customers.

HEATING UP: Able Heating and Air took home the 2016 Small Business of the Year Award. Owners Greg and Catherine Venable thanked their employees for creating an appreciatve customer base.

FLOORED: Mr. and Mrs. Frank Horn were delighted to win a $400 off certificate toward a future purchase at Early’s Carpets.

SWEET SELECTION: Joyce Inskeep will have $300 off her next was choice of carpet or flooring at Early’s Carpets after her name drawn. Lorraine Early was happy for her.

LUCKY DRAW: Frances and Larry Pryluck from Jeffersonton won a $150 off certificate while celebrating the success of of Early’s Carpet during their anniversary event.