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'Embracing Our Differences with Respect and Dignity' Monday was Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Celebrated nationwide to remember the visionary and caring Civil Rights leader of the 60s, Culpeper commemorated the event at one of its oldest churches Antioch Baptist Church.

Organized by the NAACP Culpeper Branch which includes Madison and Rappahannock counties, the church, which celebrated its 157th anniversary in 2016, was packed full.

Among many that attended were members of local government, the business community and law enforcement including Mayor Mike Olinger, Sheriff Scott Jenkins, Terry Yowell, Gary Deal, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Tony Brads and Greg Napps.

The Town of Culpeper Police Department command staff was also in attendance which consisted of Chief Chris Jenkins, Major Chris Settle, Captain Tim Chilton along with Lieutenant Jeff Dodson.

Rev. Sanford Reaves, Jr. of Mt. Zion Baptist Church located in Locust Grove was the honored speaker.

"If we want change, we have to do something. It will require that we all work together. It's time to do something and we need your help to do it," said Reaves whose message resonated as he spoke about building strong relationships, working together, and the key to change.

A student at Eastern View High School, his grandson Elijah Reaves, read excerpts from “I Have a Dream,” the speech made famous by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Members of the Mt. Zion Baptist Church Men’s Choir performed a selection of music and the congregation sang “Life Every Voice and Sing.”

A rendition of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was on display as folks entered the historic church.

Gifted to Reaves by its artist Chandler V. Coleman, it is number 593 out of 1,000 of these sketches done by Coleman.

It served as a fitting reminder of a great man whose legacy and inspiration remain as an integral fabric of our history.

Rappahannock News editor John McCaslin snapped the Culpeper County High School Show Choir and Treble Choir.

They performed at the 26th Annual Rappahannock County Martin Luther King Jr. Observance which was held Sunday evening at the Little Washington Theatre.

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Culpeper Times • January 19-25, 2017 VDOT UPDATES

Portion of Old Rixeyville Road to close for two months

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RICH CROWLEY’S SNAPSHOT OF CULPEPER

The Virginia Department of Transportation closed a portion of Old Rixeyville Road between Route 229 (North Main Street) and Grandview Avenue in the town of Culpeper Tuesday, Jan. 17.

The closure will allow VDOT contractor Fielder’s Choice Enterprises Inc. of Charlottesville to reconstruct the intersection of Old Rixeyville Road and Route 229 as part of the Route 229 widening project. Based on weather and progress of work, the new intersection, which will align with Grandview Avenue to the east, is expected to open in mid-March.

During the closure, southbound motorists will use Route 229 south to Colonel Jameson Boulevard to reach Old Rixeyville Road, and northbound motorists will reverse the detour. Access will be maintained to all private and commercial entrances.

VDOT asks motorists to use caution in the work zone and to expect minor congestion, especially during commuting hours and at school drop-off and pickup times. Message boards will be in place to notify drivers of the new traffic pattern.

With this project, VDOT, in conjunction with the Town of Culpeper, is improving a 0.8-mile section of Route 229 to a four-lane highway.

Work is performed by Fielder’s Choice Enterprises, Inc. of Charlottesville under a $6.7 million contract and is anticipated to finish in August.

Reminder on Route 29 (James Madison Highway) Construction of new interchange at Route 666 (Braggs Corner Road).

Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., intermittent lane closures will occur on Route 29 and Route 666. Speed limit reduced to 35 mph on Route 666 and to 50 mph on Route 29 through the work zone. Anticipated completion Aug. 18.

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Spring Citizens’ Police Academy accepting applications The Culpeper County Sheriff's Office is accepting applications for the spring 2017 session of the Citizens’ Police Academy. Classes will begin on Saturday, March 11, 2017 and will run for four consecutive Saturdays from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. The purpose of the Citizens’ Academy is to educate the public on the duties, requirements, responsibilities and day-to-day operations of the Culpeper County Sheriff's Office.

This class is for any resident who seeks to enhance their knowledge of the Culpeper County Sheriff’s Office.

Topics include: Tours of the Culpeper County Sheriff’s Office, Jail, Courthouse, and 911 Center, Patrol Operations, DUI/Drug Enforcement, School Safety & Security, K-9, S.W.A.T., Criminal Investigations, Workplace Violence training, Firearms Safety and Range (includes concealed carry certification), Ride-Along with a Deputy and much more.

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Reminder on Route 229 (North Main Street) Roadway widening to four lanes.

Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., occasional lane closures with flagging will occur through the work zone. Stay alert for workers near the travel lanes and for trucks entering and exiting the highway. Anticipated completion Aug. 2.

Reminder on Route 3 (Germanna Highway) Roadway widening to four lanes.

Traffic will be shifted to use the newly constructed westbound lanes between Route 600 west (York Road) and Route 600 east; expect brief traffic stops.

Speed limit reduced to 45 mph in the work zone. Motorists should be alert for workers near the travel lanes and for trucks entering and exiting the highway.

Anticipated completion May 4.

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RICHMOND – About 150 hunters and members of the Virginia Hunting Dog Alliance turned out at the Virginia Capitol on Tuesday to show their displeasure with a bill that would fine the owners of dogs that trespass on other people’s property.

House Speaker William J. Howell, RStafford, is sponsoring HB 1900, which would impose a $100 fine if a dog runs at large on property where the owner has given notice verbally, in writing, by placing signs or by marking trees with blue paint on the property line.

The speakers who addressed the passionate crowd adorned in blaze-orange hunting caps included H. Kirby Burch, the CEO of the Virginia Hunting Dog Alliance; Jeff Sili, a member of the Caroline County Board of Supervisors; and recently elected state Sen. Mark Peake, R-Lynchburg.

“Your participation sends a message that you care, that you are watching, and you do pay attention,” Burch told the crowd as the rally began with a few hoots and hollers from the members.

Burch said the bill would penalize accidental trespassing by hunting dogs.

Peake guaranteed the crowd that he will vote against the bill if it makes it past the

House and will stand up to anyone to protect hunting rights.

Sili also said the bill is flawed. “A point that is lost in all of this,” he said is that “law enforcement is not prepared to take on what this is going to cause, because it will become a tool among neighbors who don’t like their neighbor’s dog in their yard.

It’s not just a hunting issue.”

Nearly all the speakers said the bill is wrongfully aimed at hunters.

“I have no redeeming graces for the bill,” Burch said in an interview after the rally.

“It is a bill to do harm because someone has an agenda.”

Users of hunting dogs “want people to understand we’re God-fearing, law-abiding citizens,” Burch said. “We’re not rednecks, we’re not troublemakers and we care about our animals.”

Theresa Miller, who with her husband owns Red Oak Foxhounds hunt club in Rawlings, echoed Burch’s message.

“You cannot fault the whole deer hunting community because of the actions of a few people,” Miller said.

HB 1900 is awaiting action by the House Rules Committee, which Howell chairs.

Under current law, it’s a misdemeanor to intentionally release dogs on another

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Bill would exempt fracking chemicals from FOIA Editor’s note: The Virginia Press Association is opposed to this bill.

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RICHMOND – Open government advocates are alarmed at a legislative subcommittee’s approval of a bill that would hide from the public record the chemicals used in hydraulic fracturing.

Megan Rhyne, executive director of the Virginia Coalition for Open Government, said House Bill 1678 would violate the public’s right to know about possible environmental and health hazards posed by fracking, in which liquids are injected into the ground to extract oil or gas.

“They would shield information from the public and local government and would jeopardize their ability to monitor public health,” Rhyne said.

Last week, a subcommittee of the House General Laws Committee voted 4-3 to recommend approval of the bill, which was sponsored by Del. Roxann Robinson, RMidlothian. If the full committee agrees, the measure will go to the House floor for consideration.

Robinson, who introduced a similar bill last year, said the bill is intended to protect trade secrets of companies that use hydraulic fracturing, which involves pumping large amounts of water and chemicals into the ground to break open rock formations containing natural gas and oil.

The bill would exempt from the state’s Freedom of Information Act “chemical ingredient names, the chemical abstracts number for a chemical ingredient, or the amount or concentration of chemicals or ingredients used to stimulate a well.”

Robinson noted that her measure includes exceptions for health care providers and first responders in the event of an emergency. They would be able to access the information about chemicals from the Virginia Department of Mines, Minerals and Energy.

➤ Assembly, from Page 4 person’s land to hunt without the consent of the landowner. However, finding a dog on another’s property is not enough evidence to prove the intentional release of that animal.

If a hunting dog strays onto another person’s property, the hunter has the “right to retrieve” the animal. This applies even if the hunter has been previously asked not to trespass. Landowners have been pushing for a repeal to the “right to retrieve” law.

“The ‘right to retrieve’ law is an unconstitutional law,” said Donald Wright, a landowner in the town of Virgilina in Halifax County.

He supports HB 1900, saying the bill “restores property rights to people like me.”

The Virginia Hunting Dog Alliance argued in a press release that conversations need to happen between neighbors before regulations are introduced.

But Wright, a hunter himself, said he

“The industry has been fracking in Virginia for decades without any disclosure requirements and with a remarkable record of safe natural gas production,” Robinson said.

At last Thursday’s subcommittee meeting, Miles Morin, executive director of the Virginia Petroleum Council, spoke in favor of the bill. He said it strikes a balance between protecting the industry’s secrets while maintaining full disclosure to regulators.

“With this protection, Virginia would still have one of the strongest chemical disclosure requirements in the country,” Morin said.

Fracking has attracted attention in recent years for potential pollution in places such as Pavillion, Wyoming, where former EPA scientist Dominic DiGiulio published a report connecting contaminated water to fracking waste.

Opponents of Robinson’s bill, including Travis Blankenship of the Virginia League of Conservation Voters, said the measure would prevent landowners from knowing about chemicals that could affect their well water.

“We feel this legislation goes far beyond protecting the competitive trade secrets the legislation attempts to get at and actively prevents landowners from knowing chemicals affecting their drinking water,” Blankenship said.

Another opponent, Emily Francis of the Southern Environmental Law Center, said the bill would put trade secrets in a black box hidden from citizens and could pose dangers for local governments.

“Specifically, we are concerned that localities would not have access to this information ahead of time in order to prepare for any potential accident,” Francis said.

The bill contains language that would allow for emergency personnel and first responders to be informed of the chemicals used in fracking in the event of an emergency. But Rhyne fears this would not give first responders enough time to prepare and would put them at risk.

has tried that.

“I’ve been told, ‘You’re not from around here, you’re the problem, get used to it,’” he said. Wright stressed that he doesn’t want to see dog hunting done away with. “It’s just the bad apples.”

Landowners have complained about hunting dogs on their property, and hunters following them, in the past. The Virginia Landowners Association is pushing for stricter licensing regulations for dog hunters.

“I’m not able to enjoy my land. There’s dogs are on my property almost every day,” Aaron Bumgarner, executive director of the landowners association, said in an interview with the Tidewater News. “I can’t take my own two dogs out on my land without conflict during the general [hunting] season and even during spring turkey season.”

From July 2014 to June 2015, about 5 percent of hunting complaints in Virginia involved dogs, according to the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries.

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Career & Technical Education

Thrown right into the fire ➤ CTE program helps prepare students for life right out of school

By Jeff Say

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Bailey Christian has always enjoyed working with his hands.

Outside of his time as a senior at Culpeper County High School, he races motorcycles and does 98 percent of the work on the machines when they break down. Even before he could walk, he was in the garage with his dad, working on engines, welding bumpers and just generally getting his hands dirty.

Those skills have paid off in the classroom as he’s enrolled in Culpeper County Public School’s Ca-

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“It’s all I’ve been interested in, there’s not a lot of other classes that draw my attention,” Christian said.

“It helps me coming to school to have something in my comfort zone and something that I enjoy.”

There is a renewed interest in CTE, especially in Culpeper as the realization that college isn’t always the best option has helped reinvigorate programs dealing with woodworking, agriculture, welding and machine work.

In the past, there may have been a negative connotation if a student wasn’t interested in going to college. However, as more and more students find themselves embroiled in student debt and skilled labor in the nation has dipped, more ➤ See CTE, Page 7

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Bailey Christian, a senior at Culpeper County High School, prepares to weld during a demonstration at the school Tuesday.

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For Christian, welding is one of those skills. Working on Tuesday in the workshop at CCHS, he demonstrated a MIG weld and talked about the change in philosophy and how it has helped his education.

College not for everyone and that’s okay “I think...people are seeing the better side of it,” Christian said. “If you make a great weld, it looks nice and it’s something you can be proud of. People have a negative view if you don’t go to college these days. If you can get out of school and start making money, you can make more than they [those that go to college] can.”

A byproduct of the class is teaching leadership and work ethic, something Christian clearly exudes.

“It depends on how hard you want to work and how hard you want to work for it,” Christian said.

CCHS has five different activities in the workshop, starting with introduction to power and equipment, followed by engine mechanics, intro to mechanics, building trades, detailed mechanics and metal fabrication.

For Delano, it’s the continuation of a passion he had as a high school student.

Now having taught for 15 years, he’s seen a cycle of interest in hands-on education.

“Everybody at this point seems to believe that you can get your hands dirty and still make a living,” Delano said. “You’re not ignorant if you are doing blue collar work. You don’t have to be the top five of your class to have a career that takes care of your family.”

Over the years, his classes have made tool boxes, trailers, pull up bars, a drag for the baseball field and a weight sled. They not only fabricate projects for the school but also help small businesses and farmers in the community.

“Generally whatever project that needs to be done, within limitations we can work up and get it back to them,” Delano said. “Because the classes change, we do it in a limited

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Some students, like Christian, come with a solid skill set already.

Others have no clue what they are doing when they walk into the class.

Those are often the most rewarding for Delano.

“Some of them come in with basic skills and we add to it,” Delano said.

“Some of them come in and they can’t read a ruler and build projects from scratch when they are done.”

When that light bulb goes on, it’s a proud moment for the program.

“That’s why we do what we do,” Delano said. “It’s great to see them learn, to see them catch on.”

Some skills are harder to learn than others. Take welding, which requires patience, attention to detail and the ability to withstand light and heat.

“Welding is hard, you either have to be in it or stand out of the way because it’s a lot of light and it’s hot,” Delano said. “It can be pretty dirty at times. I’ve had children that were absolutely terrified of it and turned out being great welders.”

Beth Lane, CTE team leader at CCHS, credits Randi Richards-Lutz, Director of Career and Technical Education and Technology at CCPS, for helping put a spotlight on CTE. “The purpose of it is to get kids in the workplace and ready in all of our courses. We each have the same 21 tasks,” Lane said.

Organizations in the school like FFA are helping prepare students for life after school, without going to college. The club at CCHS has grown to 125 members and there are also chapters at Culpeper Middle School, Floyd T. Binns Middle School and Eastern View High School.

Success stories like Christian are common. He hasn’t decided what he wants to do yet after high school, but he has the basic skills to slot in at just about anywhere.

“He’s quite capable of doing whatever he wants to,” Delano said.

“There’s no reason to go to college unless you want to.”

Christian said he’s not sure if he’s going into welding or something else, but he knows that with the skills he’s learned and refined at CCHS, he’s well-prepared for the future.

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HOME & GARDEN Great reads on birds, bees, bug music, what plants know and more Along with some great books on birds, the Rappahannock County Public Library has also added some fascinating, useful books on insects, amphibian larvae and plants to its Conservation Collection: “Bug Music: How Insects Gave Us Rhythm and Noise,” by David Rothenberg, is based on the author’s idea that, as he puts it, “we humans got our idea of rhythm, synchronization, and dance from the world of insect sounds that surrounded our species during the millions of years over which we evolved.”

A philosopher, jazz musician, and professor of philosophy and music at the New Jersey Institute of Technology, Rothenberg combines his knowledge and passion for these disciplines with information on the biology of noisy insects, from bees to katydids, to cicadas. The book includes his

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experience playing music with them.

Altogether, it’s an interesting, inspiring and funny read. Although not included with the book, the sounds mentioned in it are available on a companion CD or for download at Amazon.com.

“The Bees in Your Backyard: A Guide to North American Bees,”

by Joseph W. Wilson and Olivia J. Messinger Carril, is a beautifully illustrated book that helps readers identify bees among the 4,000 species found in the U.S. and Canada. It covers basic bee biology and how to distinguish them from wasps, flies and other insects that resemble (and sometimes intentionally mimic) bees; bee habits and lifestyles; how to collect and study bees; and how to attract them to your neighborhood.

“Handbook of Larval Amphibians of the United States and Canada,” by Ronald Altig, Roy W. McDiarmid, Aaron M Bauer, is among the few references available — and arguably the best, most definitive one — for sorting out the larvae (tadpoles) of amphibians in the U.S. ➤ See Books, Page 9

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Know which species of bee this is? A new bee guide at the Rappahannock Library may help. The book is organized by bee family and tribe, with gorgeous close-up photos that are, alone, worth checking the book out. Among the photos are ones that show various physical characteristics that point to the bee’s genus. Also included is a key for identifying bee family based on its physical attributes and where the family’s description can be found in the book. The information for each tribe includes a box with the range of sizes within each tribe, and the member species’ active period and distribution.

There’s even a chapter on colorful bee thieves, which steal pollen from other bees. Although too big for lugging around easily in the field, this book should be in the reference library of anyone interested in bees.

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➤ Books, from Page 8 and Canada. Published in 2015 by Cornell University Press, this reference is especially pertinent to the southern Appalachians, which has the most salamander species and supports many species of frogs.

“What a Plant Knows: A Field Guide to the Senses,” by Daniel Chamovitz, is a fascinating addition to the growing body literature on research that blurs the line between flora and fauna. As Chamovitz, the director of the Manna Center for Plant Biosciences at Tel Aviv University, explains, his research in biological process specific to plants led him “to realize that the genetic difference between plants and animals is not as significant as I had once believed.”

He goes on to write that, although plants don’t have an organ equivalent to our brains, and their senses may be more limited, they can still perceive and react — often more quickly than once thought — to sensual stimuli around them. He points out that plants, “on a genetic level” are “more complex than many animals” and “have evolved complex sensory and regulatory systems that allow them to modulate their growth in response to everchanging conditions.”

Among many examples, Chamovitz explores how plants “see” and respond to specific light waves by starting and stopping growth (reds) and bending toward other wavelengths (blue), “smell” chemicals that trigger a cascade of fruiting, “hear” vibrations that seem to seem to help trigger pollination, “know” whether they are upside down or right-side up and “remember” events that affect them. The book sometimes digs deep into the weeds, so to speak, but remains eminently readable and amazing.

“The Living Landscape: Designing for Beauty and Biodiversity in the Home Garden,”

by Rick Darke and Douglas Tallamy, invites readers to envision how our native plants, which we often take for granted, can be incorporated into landscape design, combining beauty with biodiversity. Tallamy, an entomologist, is famous for his ground-breaking book on conserving and planting native plants in our backyards, “Bringing Nature Home,” and Darke, a friend of his, is an awardwinning photographer. Neighbors and friends, they focus the book mostly on the Mid-Atlantic, where they live.

Darke’s glorious photos dominate the book. The text, by both authors, complements the photos well, annotating and adding to them with important information about plant and wildlife ecology as well as how color and other artistic components factor into designing native-plant landscapes.

As Tallamy puts it in his preface, the book “focuses on creating landscapes that support life without sacrificing traditional aesthetic values.”

The chapters cover layers in the

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wild landscape and how to apply those to home gardens, interrelationships among organisms, the ecological function of gardens and “the art of observation.” At the back is a table of plants native to the Mid-Atlantic that includes the ecological functions (food or cover for wildlife, carbon sequestration) and landscape functions (for example, seasonal flowers, fragrance, shade and cooling, etc.) for each plant.

At this time of year, when nature is stripped down to its bare bones, browsing through the lush, biodiverse landscapes within the book is a special treat to be savored slowly, as I did on New Year’s Day. It gave me a hopeful start to the new year. © 2016 Pam Owen Pam Owen is a writer, editor, photographer, and passionate nature conservationist living in Rappahannock County, in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia. You may reach her at nighthawkcomm@gmail.com

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Plants have a more sophisticated response to external stimuli than once thought, as explained in “What a Plant Knows,” now at the Rappahannock Library.

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Rappahannock News welcomes new editor The Rappahannock News, sister paper to the Culpeper Times, has a new editor. John McCaslin, who succeeds Roger Piantadosi, started last week.

“Roger, a great editor and person, will remain associated with our little enterprise on Jett Street — but have time to pursue other endeavors, and maybe even work a bit less,” John said Rappahannock McCaslin Media LLC publisher Dennis Brack.

McCaslin, in a journalism span of 35 years, has been a member of the White House press corps, syndicated political columnist, broadcast news anchor/talk-show host, and best-selling author. In 2015, he took leave to manage Tula’s Restaurant & Bar in Little Washington, which he purchased with business partner Mark Allen, an Alexandria and Rappahannock County real estate attorney.

A native of Old Town Alexandria, McCaslin got to know Rappahannock County as a child when visiting family friends who owned an apple orchard off Mt. Marshall Road. Six years ago, he purchased a home in Woodville, where he’s done much of his writing and photography.

“I’m very excited to be back in the Fourth Estate, especially joining the wonderful writers and staff of the Rappahannock News,” he says. “In a short time, I’ve come to love and appreciate this county very much — the people and the place. Now I look forward to relaying what I see and experience to our many longtime readers.”

As for Tula’s, which has become a must stop in Rappahannock

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“Studies have ranked journalism at or near the top of most stressful jobs. Now that I’ve bussed tables and tackled burst pipes, I know better,” John quips.

“In all seriousness, when I’m not on deadline, the loyal patrons of Tula’s will be seeing plenty of me.

In fact, given the restaurant and newspaper share the same alley, I’m still parking in my same space!”

You can reach McCaslin at john@ rappnews.com.

Library hosts local author Mark O’Connell What goes on Inside the Minds of Criminals? Join local author, Mark O’Connell, Jan. 26 at 6 p.m. at the Library as he talks about his two books and sheds some light on this question and others. Mark worked for the state as an Adult Probation Officer for 25 years. He will talk about his experiences in the criminal justice system.

Mark tells the true and sometimes strange, stories collected over this 25-year period from those that ran afoul of the law. While one Mark may be quick to O'Connell judge those who commit crimes, sometimes only a thin line exists between those who live law-abiding lives and those who do not. Explore with Mark as he talks about why they behave the way they do, and why some people are short-term offenders while others are career criminals. Mark’s books Justice Denied ($13) and Criminal Minds ($11)will both be available for sale and autographing.

This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Culpeper County Library. 271 Southgate Shopping Center. Contact 540-825-8691 or visit www.cclva.org.

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Culpeper Flute Circle now forming If you are interested in making the magical sounds of the Indian flute, this is your opportunity. No musical experience is necessary and you won’t need a flute at first. The plan is to meet once or twice a month to learn to play these wonderful instruments. Bob Buettgens has played flutes for 16 years and has volunteered to coordinate this group. Mellow tones of this instrument can calm the mind and heal the spirit. There will be a display of Native American Flutes. Flute Circle will be held at Culpeper Baptist Church located at 318 South West Street at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 19. Contact Bob at 540-422-1558 or rbuettgens@ gmail.com.

Rappahannock Electric offers scholarships Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (REC) is now accepting applications for its 2017 LEARN (Literacy, Education, and Rural Networking) Scholarship program.

To be eligible, a student must be a current high school senior and be enrolled or plan to enroll in an accredited educational or training institution.

The student must also live with a parent or guardian who is a member-owner of REC (meaning they receive electric service from the Cooperative). The deadline for applying is Feb. 27. Completed applications must be submitted online, emailed to community@ myrec.coop, dropped off at one of REC's offices, or mailed and be postmarked by Feb. 27. For additional information on the LEARN Scholarship program, contact Brian Wolfe, REC’s public relations specialist, at 1-800-5523904, ext. 5914 or community@ myrec.coop.

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complete an application and write a 500-word essay. Final selection for these scholarships will be made by a committee based upon the applicant’s scholastic achievement, community involvement, recommendations, extracurricular activities and interest in community affairs. Online applications can be completed at www.myrec.coop/learn or picked up in local high school guidance departments or at any REC office.

Germanna students provide free dental care Germanna Community College Dental Hygiene students will provide free care on their annual Give Kids a Smile Day to children age 17-and-under from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 4.

They'll provide free dental cleanings, x-rays, sealants and fluoride at the Lloyd F. Moss Free Clinic at 1301 Sam Perry Blvd. in Fredericksburg. No appointment is needed. Patients will be seen on a first- come, first -served basis. For more information, contact Marlana Thomas, Germanna Assistant Dental Program coordinator and instructor, at 540/423-9833 or mthomas@germanna.edu.

Learn to quilt - books for sale at library The Friends of the Library BookStore in Culpeper is having a sale of quilting books and magazines through January. Priced to sell and outside the bookstore on tables if store is closed. Boxes are full of mass market paperback books priced at $.10. Too many books to pass up. Come and fill your shelves for winter reading.

Bookstore hours: Monday-Thursday 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. and 5-7 p.m.; Friday, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. and Saturday 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Friends of the Culpeper County Library. 271 Southgate Shopping Center. Contact 540-825-8691 or visit www.cclva.org

A Day of Fun, Music and Good Food

3 Bluegrass Bands, Chili Supper and Live Auction Saturday, January 21, 2017

1 to 6 p.m.

At Reva Fire Hall, U.S. 29 South of Culpeper Hear ALL Your Favorite ‘Classic Hits’ in Culpeper and Surrounding Counties on 105.5 and 95.3 FM The Rolling Stones * Heart * The Doobie Brothers * Pat Benatar * The Eagles * Billy Joel * Fleetwood Mac * Elton John Led Zeppelin * Bob Segar * Joan Jett * John Cougar Mellencamp * The Beatles * Phil Collins * David Bowie * Aerosmith Tears For Fears * Supertramp * Santana * Bruce Springsteen * REO Speedwagon * Bon Jovi * Blondi * Eric Clapton* U2 The Kinks * Hall & Oats * Duran Duran * Van Halen * Tom Petty * Stevie Winwood * Eddie Money * The Police & MORE!

The 60’s, 70’s and 80’s Never Sounded so Good!

Music by: The Sheads Family, Blue Valley Boys, The Deans

l Homemade Chili, Baked Potato Bar ts it al $15 ge r age Salad, desserts, drinks and more nde Kids u EE 4 FR Benefit Novum Baptist Church Building Fund Denise Webb 540-923-5038 for more information

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DANCE • The Eagle Nest Retreat Center at Verdun hosts dinner and dancing Jan. 28.

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JAN. 20 BINGO • VFW Post 2524 will

resume Friday night bingo sessions after a several month hiatus. Doors open at 5 p.m., play starts at 6:45 p.m. Guaranteed $1,000 jackpot, regular games pay $100 if over 90 players. Only upstairs seating available, and the facility is nonsmoking. For further information call 825-3424.

LIBRARY NEWS • Registration for the Library’s Tuesday Morning Storytimes is in progress. This is for their January-February session. Preschool Storytime (ages 3-5) is at 10:30 a.m. and Toddler Storytime (age 2) is at 10:30 or 11:00 a.m. Toddlers participate with a caregiver, and preschool children participate on their own while parents remain in the children’s area of the library. Stories, songs, rhymes, puppets, activities, and tips for helping children develop pre-literacy skills are shared.

271 Southgate Shopping Center.

Contact: Laini Bostian at 540-8258691 or lbostian@cclva.org Visit www.cclva.org

JAN. 19 BOOK CLUB • The Friends of the Library Third Thursday Book Club discusses “The Eighth Day”

by Thornton Wilder. At once a murder mystery and a philosophical story, this novel takes place in a mining town in southern Illinois and is about two families blasted apart by the apparent murder of one father by the other. 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.

Local author Mark O’Connell shares his insights into the mind of a criminal Jan. 26 at the library.

OPEN HOUSE • Culpeper

Christian School hosts open house from 6:30 - 8 p.m. See what they have to offer for K3 through 8th grade. Located at 810 Old Rixeyville Road. Phone 540-825-4208. Visit www.culpeperchristianschool.com.

FLUTE CIRCLE • Newly forming group, the Culpeper Flute Circle. Sponsored by Windmore Foundation for the Arts. Held at Culpeper Baptist Church located at 318 South West Street at 6:30 p.m.

If you are interested in making the magical sounds of the Indian flute, this is your opportunity. No musical experience necessary. You don’t need a flute at first. Admire Native American Flute display. Contact coordinator Bob Buettgens at 540422-1558 or rbuettgens@gmail. com.

FILM • The Library of Congress Packard Campus Theatre presents “Blackboard Jungle” (MGM, 1955). Equally renowned for its gritty depiction of rebellious teenagers in an inner-city school and its theme song by Bill Haley and the Comets’, "Rock Around the Clock,” “The Blackboard Jungle” is a landmark film that defined an era. Starts at 7:30 p.m. Free, at the Library of Congress Packard Campus Theater located at 19053 Mt. Pony Rd. in Culpeper, VA. No reservations required. For more information, call 202-707-9994

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and others. Mark’s books Justice Denied ($13) and Criminal Minds ($11) will both be available for sale and autographing. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Culpeper County Library.

271 Southgate Shopping Center.

Contact (540) 825-8691.

NOVUM BAPTIST FUNDRAISER • Come to Reva

Fire Hall on Route 29 south of Culpeper for food, music and fun.

Three bluegrass bands, chili supper and live auction from 1-6 p.m. $15 gets it all. Under 4, free. Music by The Sheads Family, Blue Valley Boys and The Deans. Homemade chili, baked potato bar and more.

Help the church’s building fund.

Contact Denise Webb at 540-9255038 for information.

MEDITATION • Meditation 101 - learn the basics and benefits of meditation. Held at the Culpeper Library Conference Room from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. 271 Southgate Shopping Center. Contact: Michele Bledsoe withineveryone@gmail.com

JAN. 22

CHURCH • Mountain View

Community Church's Sermon topic is "Game Plan - Traded."

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. Located at 16088 Rogers Road, behind Brusters Ice Cream.

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

WAKEFIELD OPEN HOUSE • Wakefield Country

Day School invites you to an Open House on the WCDS campus in Flint Hill from 1-3 p.m. to learn what sets WCDS apart from other schools. Visit with students, talk to teachers, explore our curriculum, and learn more about our exceptional Preschool through 12th grade college preparatory program. Questions? Please call our Admissions Director at 540.635.8555 x227.

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. Food available for purchase. Contact Jim Calhoun at 540-937-1730.

JAN. 27

BINGO • VFW Post 2524 will

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Disney’s animated 1940 classic Pinocchio shows Jan. 28 at Library of Congress.

JAN. 23

YOUTH CHOIR • The Blue

Ridge Chorale Youth Choir rehearsals begin at 5:45 p.m. at Open Door Baptist Church, 754 Germanna Hwy, Culpeper. Our Youth Choir Director Cathy ter Weele teaches music in our school system and makes music fun and exciting for the young people. We welcome children from Culpeper and all surrounding counties.

Parents, grandparents, come and bring the children out to see what we are all about. For more information, you may call 540-219-8837 or go visit www.brcsings.com.

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT

• Held at Culpeper Hospital from 7-8:30 p.m. Runs through March 27. Special weekly seminar and support group for people who are grieving the death of someone close to them, renew through faith-based perspective. Adults and teens welcome. Sponsored by Spiritual Care Support Ministries.

This is non-denominational and free.

Learn more at www.scsm.tv or call Chaplain Liz Danielsen at 540/3495814 for information and directions.

JAN. 24

FOR YOUR HEALTH • Caregiver Support Group will meet at the UVA Culpeper Hospital Board Room at 4:30 p.m. We will discuss issues faced by caregivers of adult friends and family, and possibly offer solutions

to problems also experienced by others. No registration required. If you have questions, contact Bonnie Vermillion at 547-4824 or bonnired@ comcast.net.

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

JAN. 25

CHESS • Culpeper Chess Club meets each Wednesday from 6:30 to 8:30 pm at the Culpeper County Library located at 271 Southgate Shopping Center. 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.

JAN. 26

AUTHOR DISCUSSION • What goes on Inside the Minds of Criminals? Join local author, Mark O’Connell, at 6 p.m. as he talks about his two books and sheds some light on this question

resume Friday night bingo sessions after a several month hiatus. Doors open at 5 p.m., play starts at 6:45 p.m. Guaranteed $1,000 jackpot, regular games pay $100 if over 90 players. Only upstairs seating available, and the facility is nonsmoking. For further information call 825-3424.

FILM • The Library of Congress Packard Campus Theatre presents “Cabaret” (Allied Artists, 1972). Bob Fosse, who earned a Best Director Oscar, translated a highly successful Broadway musical into a film that maintains the vivacity of the stage version. Starts at 7:30 p.m. Free, at the Library of Congress Packard Campus Theater located at 19053 Mt. Pony Rd. in Culpeper, VA. No reservations required. For more information, call 202-707-9994.

JAN. 28

FILM • The Library of Congress Packard Campus Theatre presents “Pinocchio” (Disney, 1940). Based on stories by 19th century Italian author Carlo Collodi, this animated Disney classic tells the tale of gentle woodcarver Geppetto (Christian Rub) who builds a marionette to be his substitute son. Also on the program are The Three Stooges in “Punch Drunks” (Columbia, 1937). Starts at 2 p.m.

Free, at the Library of Congress Packard Campus Theater located at 19053 Mt. Pony Rd. in Culpeper, VA. No reservations required. For more information, call 202-707-9994.

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What’s Happening 5-12 years old $5, children under 5 eat free. Menu includes all you can eat pancakes, maple syrup, sausage, applesauce, coffee or milk. Contact Philip Walker at stevensburgbaptist@gmail.com

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GIVE KIDS A SMILE DAY • Germanna students provide free dental care Feb. 4 in Fredericksburg.

JAN. 28

VERDUN FUNDRAISER •

It’s an evening for dinner and dancing from 7-10 p.m. at The Eagle Rest Retreat Center at Verdun Adventure Bound located at 17044 Adventure Bound Trail in Rixeyville. Garnished Affair provides chicken/pork/sides.

Music by Pete’s Unnamed Band (P.U.B). $15 per person/$25 a couple. Tickets only at the door.

Contact 540-937-4920 or visit www. verdunadventurebound.org.

FILM • The Library of Congress

Packard Campus Theatre presents “The Terminator” (Orion, 1984 – R-rated). "The Terminator" became one of the sleeper hits of 1984, blending an ingenious, thoughtful script — clearly influenced by the works of sci-fi legend Harlan Ellison — and relentless, non-stop action moved along by an outstanding synthesizer and early techno soundtrack.

No one under the age of 17 will be admitted without a parent or guardian. Starts at 7:30 p.m. Free, at the Library of Congress Packard Campus Theater located at 19053 Mt. Pony Rd. in Culpeper, VA. No reservations required. For more information, call 202-707-9994.

JAN. 29

FILM • The Library of Congress Packard Campus Theatre presents “The Prisoner of Zenda” (United Artists, 1937). A romantic adventure from David O. Selznick, “The Prisoner of Zenda” harkens back to a time of chivalry and swordplay. Starts at 2 p.m. No reservations required. For more information, call 202-707-9994.

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. Food available for purchase. Contact Jim Calhoun at 540-937-1730.

JAN. 30

TAB TIME • The Culpeper

County School Board has scheduled a “TAB (Talk About the Budget) Time” at 6 p.m. at the School Board Office located at 450 Radio Lane. Board seeks input as they prepare the FY 2017 school budget. All Culpeper citizens encouraged to attend.

FEB. 2

BREASTFEEDING SUPPORT GROUP • Pink

Cocoon Breastfeeding Support Group meets monthly providing encouragement to new and experienced breastfeeding moms. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers are encouraged to attend.

Meets the First Thursday of each month from 10-11 a.m. Providence Bible Church at Providence Bible Church at 17211 Greens Free. Email Cindy@pinkcocoon.com for more information.

FEB. 4

CHURCH • Stevensburg Baptist Church will be having their annual Ground Hog Supper from 5 - 7 p.m. The Community is invited to attend. Cost: Adults $8, Children

The Jefferson Ruritan Foundation together with the Jeffersonton Ruritan Club will hold its 30th Annual Scholarship Groundhog Day Pancake & Sausage Supper from 5-7 p.m. at the Jeffersonton Community Center, 5073 Jeffersonton Rd., Jeffersonton (Rts. 802 & 621 off Rt. 229).

Menu will include All-you-can-eat pancakes, famous Tom Calhoun’s sausage, fried apples, coffee, tea.

Adults - $6.95, Children under 10 - $3.95. Direct donations are fully tax deductible. For more info call 540-937-4541 or go to www. jeffersonvaruritanclub.org.

FREE DENTAL CARE • Germanna Community College Dental Hygiene students will provide free care on their annual Give Kids a Smile Day to children age 17-and-under from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. They'll provide free dental cleanings, x-rays, sealants and fluoride at the Lloyd F. Moss Free Clinic at 1301 Sam Perry Blvd. in Fredericksburg. No appointment is needed. Patients will be seen on a first- come, first -served basis. For more information, contact Marlana Thomas, Germanna Assistant Dental Program coordinator and instructor, at 540/423-9833 or mthomas@germanna.edu.

CHILD CARE • How to Open a Home Child Care Business.

Learn all the basics of opening a home based child care business.

Speakers address Licensing, Zoning, USDA, and Subsidy. Held at Head Start office, 1401 Old Fredericksburg Rd. from 9 a.m - 1 p.m. RSVP to 540-727-1055 x 415.

LIFE AFTER LOSS • Novant

Health UVA Health System Culpeper Medical Center is hosting Life after Loss, a support group for women who have lost a newborn or pregnancy. A licensed clinical social worker leads the group. Education and support are provided. Topics include: experience of loss, anatomy of grief, loss of role, challenges of mourning, adapting to loss, ritual and renewal.

For more information, please call Laura Nicholson at 540-829-8807.

First Saturdays of each month from 2-3 p.m. Located at 501 Sunset Lane.

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FEB. 6

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.

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.

FEB. 12

HANDLING FINANCES •

Providence Bible Church is hosting Dave Ramsey's 9-week course on personal finance that focuses on the practical application of handling money according to Biblical principals each Sunday, Feb. 12 through April 9 from 6:30-8 p.m. The cost is $90 per family unit, which includes engaged couples. Register at Providence Bible Church in the lobby on Jan. 22, 29 or Feb. 5 or call the church at 540-825-4715 to find out how to register online.

Located 17211 Greens Corner Road, Culpeper. Contact happy. hash@providencebible.org with any questions.

FEB. 14

HEALTH • Caregiver Support

Group. 2nd Tuesday each month at Culpeper Library Conference Room from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.

Discuss issues and possibly find solutions or new ideas. No registration required. If you have questions, contact Kathi Walker at 825-3100 x 3416 or Email kwalker@ rrcsb.org.

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Culpeper Times • January 19-25, 2017

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

FAUQUIER COUNTY JAN. 20

CONCERT • Enjoy an evening with Rob Ickes and Trey Hensley at the Listening Room in Drum & Strum located at 102 Main Street in Warrenton. Ickes and Hensley are two of Nashville’s A-List heavyweight pickers. They have contributed to sessions with artists such as Merle Haggard, Earl Scruggs, and Toby Keith, as well as picking up a 2016 Best Bluegrass Album Grammy nomination for their widely acclaimed album, Before the Sun Goes Down. Returning to Drum & Strum after their debut sold out performance they will lead listeners on a journey through blistering instrumentals, heartwrenching country classics, and all the notes in between. Tickets are $25 and seating is limited so advance purchase or reservations are highly recommended. Children 12 and under admitted free with parent. For more information on the concert, please contact Drum & Strum at 540.347.7484 or email info@drumnstrum.com

JAN. 27

COMEDY ON STAGE •

The Fauquier Community Theatre presents Steve Martin’s “Underpants.” The renowned comic actor and author of Picasso at the Lapine Agile, Steve Martin, provides a wild satire adapted from the classic German play about Louise and Theo Markes, a couple whose conservative existence is shattered when Louise’s bloomers fall down in public. Though she pulls them up quickly, he thinks the incident will cost him his job as a government clerk. Louise’s momentary display does not result in the feared scandal but it does attract two infatuated men, each of whom wants to rent the spare room in the Markes’ home. Oblivious of their amorous objectives, Theo splits the room between them, happy to collect rent from both the foppish poet and the whiny hypochondriac. Plays Jan. 27, 28, 29 and Feb. 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 12. Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m.

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It’s hilarious. Steve Martin’s The Underpants opens at Fauquier Community Theatre Jan. 27.

and Sunday at 2 p.m. Adults $16, seniors (60+) $14, Students/ Children (ages 3 -18) $14. Theatre located at 4225 Aiken Dr Warrenton, VA 20187 (540) 349-8760 Order tickets online at www.fctstage.org

register for the free program, call 540-829-6405 or email dbanks@ agingtogether.org.

RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY JAN. 26

DINNER • The annual Celebrity Waiters’ Dinner, a fundraiser for the Rappahannock Benevolent Fund, is 6 p.m. at the Washington Schoolhouse auditorium located at 567 Mount Salem Avenue.

Dinners served by Rappahannock “celebrities”; tips are encouraged.

For info or to be a sponsor, please contact Lindsay Sonnett (lssonnett@gmail.com) or Jane Whitfield (janeewhit@gmail.com).

LECTURE • Aging Together hosts a free lecture on the Virginia “GrandDriver” program, 10 a.m. at the Rappahannock County Library, Washington located at 4 Library Road in Washington. Nancy Lo, the Virginia GrandDriver Coordinator from the Virginia Division for the Aging, will help attendees learn the early signs of driving difficulty as well as new laws that directly impact senior drivers, so you can take action to drive safer and longer. For more information or to

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JAN. 29

CONCERT • Madeline MacNeil, folk singer and virtuoso of the mountain and hammered dulcimer, performs at 2 p.m. at Flint Hill Baptist Church, 630 Zachary Taylor Hwy.in a program presented by the Rappahannock

Historical Society that also features wood crafts, including dulcimers produced by Gary Wilson of Long Shadows Woodcrafts in Slate Mills.

For more information, contact the Rappahannock Historical Society at 540-675-1163 or rapphistsoc@ comcast.net. Donations of $10 appreciated.

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CONCERT • The Theatre at Little Washington presents pianist Joel Fan. Celebrated for his exuberant virtuosity, and a bold repertoire that embraces piano classics and inspired discoveries of contemporary and world music, Fan re-invents the piano recital by illuminating the rare and unexpected. Starts at 3 p.m. All seats reserved. 291 Gay Street. $25/adults, $10/under 18.

Contact 540-675-1253 or info@ LittleWashingtonTheatre.com

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Memory Café debuts in Culpeper Contributed Report The Alzheimer’s Association is offering the area’s first-ever Memory Café program in Culpeper to help ease stigma and reduce feelings of isolation that those with dementia and their caregivers often feel.

A diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia can be very difficult for individuals and their loved ones. An unfortunate stigma associated with dementia can mean social isolation for the person living with a diagnosis, their family, and their caregivers.

Additionally, many families ex-

press great frustration with the lack of meaningful, engaging activities available to them in the community, especially while the person diagnosed is in the early and early-middle stages, not yet ready for secure and structured adult day programming.

“Memory Café is designed to meet the needs of both individuals with early-stage dementia and their family caregivers. Individuals should be diagnosed with early stage symptoms of Alzheimer’s, or related dementias, including Mild Cognitive Impairment, and interested in social interaction,” said Sue Friedman, President & CEO. “The

Culpeper Food Closet

Need of the Week personal products i.e. shampoo, shaving products, soap etc. vegetable soup or Progresso patato side dishes juice boxes The Culpeper Food Closet is an outreach ministry of St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church 115 N. East Street, Culpeper 540-825-1724 Drop off donations M-F from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Arrangements should be made ahead with Dick Rosica at 547-3644 if you are bringing a large amount, i.e. from a food drive.

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If you or a loved one is dealing with the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease or related dementias, Culpeper will offer a new program for friendship, support and activities. hour monthly program empowers individuals through a sense of connectedness and community. At each meeting, program participants can enjoy cognitively stimulating activities and a chance to mingle.”

Memory Café offers free activities and presentations from trained professionals and volunteers at the Alzheimer’s Association, Central and Western Virginia Chapter.

The program begins in Culpeper on Wednesday, Feb. 8th at Country Cookin’ in the Southgate Shopping Center and continues every second Wednesday of each month.

Meetings are free and individuals may come and go as their time

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The goal of Memory Café is to provide: l A safe and supportive environment to engage in cognitively stimulating activities; l Friendship and an opportunity to socialize with others who can understand and normalize the dementia experience; l A chance for caregivers and persons with dementia to engage in fun, meaningful interaction.

To RSVP or for more information, contact Jessica Nolan at the Alzheimer’s Association, (434) 9736122 ext.123 or email jemiller@alz. org.

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Culpeper Times • January 19-25, 2017

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From 1789 to 2017: Hail to the Chief

FROM WHERE I SIT

Several weeks ago our son shared with us that his Army Reserve unit out of Fort Belvoir was going to be in the inaugural parade. Doug spent a five-year stint in the Army with a tour in Afghanistan, returned safely and now has a wife and two small children.

He’ll be carrying the flag for his unit. Time away from his job. Time away from family. But, what an experience. I talked with him the other day after they had had a practice near the Pentagon.

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“It’s humbling...I feel honored,” he told me, “we’ll be marching right by the President...there are many participating from all the military branches...and the Army band sounds quite impressive.”

One of our freelance contributors Marshall Conner, an Army veteran, attended Fishburne Military School.

He told me that his alma mater would also be participating in the parade and he was toying with the idea of battling the crowds to support them.

If you look at the schedule of parade entries you’ll see bands and groups from across the United States.

The inauguration of our 45th President Donald J. Trump and VicePresident Mike Pence is a big deal.

The transition of power, the rituals and ceremonies associated with it, are

time honored and should be respected and valued. Contentious elections are nothing new.

History tells us that and fortunately we’ve moved to ballots rather than bullets.

What our son also shared in addition to all of their practicing, the logistics of getting there, having their uniforms in order, and their game faces on, they’ve been cautioned that there might be protests and to prepare for jeers as well as cheering. How sad that we have come to this place in our country.

I find it lamentable that for at least a day we can’t come together to honor the office irrespective of our political differences, feelings for the person taking on this position or outrage that the world is not as we would have it.

Right now, the weather for Friday is forecast to be mild but there may be some showers.

I hope that it anything dampens this celebratory occasion, it’s a few sprinkles and not demonstrations of divisiveness that we seem to have fine tuned.

On Friday, Jan. 20, I would pray that we, as a nation, could celebrate a new day in America as we welcome the incoming president and vice president and wish them well as they swear to faithfully execute their respective offices and do their best to preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States.

There are so many things that make America a bastion of democracy, a peaceful transition of power is one of them.

Checkout these devices at the Culpeper County Library Just as many people want to try on clothes or shoes to make sure that they fit, many people might not know what is available or what “fits” their lifestyle when it comes to devices to help with a visual or physical limitation. This could be a new diagnosis or one that has been getting worse over the years. The Library has a sampling of different devices that can be used either here in the building or in some cases checked out to take home and test out or “try on.”

The Library offers these reading and listening devices to aid the visually and hearing impaired. l LED Illuminated Magnifiers: These magnifiers provide a low distortion image over a wide range of working distances. Available for checkout. We have different magnifiers so that you can test each one out. Some are lighted, some you place on the tabletop so that you do not have to hold it, some fold up for use while travelling or maybe trying to read that pesky fine print on cans and boxes at the grocery store. These magnifiers are great for people whose vision may need just more of a boost than bifocals can provide, or for those people whose eyes need a rest from straining so much. The Library has

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three different magnifiers l Pocket Talkers: A portable personal amplifier that helps you in difficult listening situations. Available for checkout. This nifty device can be stored in your pocket, hence the name. It is perfect for those people who might have the TV turned up a bit too loud, or who have problems separating background noise from actual conversation. Our device comes with headphones, but it will take any plugin such as earbuds, or your own headphones. It comes with two length cords: one short, one so that it can fit in your pocket or purse and be close to you. Or, one very, very long one so that you can place it near the TV and have the cord come across the room to your headphones. Essentially the little light device amplifies sound to the headphones and has an adjustable volume control so it can be a little or as loud a sound as you want. l MonoMouse: With a monitor or a television with a video jack (usually the yellow one) the MonoMouse can simply be plugged in, placed on some text and you can scan and enjoy reading. This would be more easily accomplished with something flat such as a paper, bill, or book. It is as small as a computer mouse and has a camera device on the bottom which you roll over your text and it projects onto the screen. The MonoMouse takes a little getting used to but those who are used to using a computer mouse will find this very easy, and they come in two magnifications. l Magnisight: The Library offers

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Need help enlarging text? Want to borrow a book but can’t get to the library? Check out what devices and services your local library offers. a “Magnisight,” otherwise known as a video magnifier CCTV. Reading your own mail, or a label on a pill bottle, writing checks and letters, and enjoying photographs are examples of things that may be possible again with the use of a “Magnisight” CCTV. This is a larger piece of equipment which is why it must be used in the Library. It is a great help for those people with Macular Degeneration. l MAX Enhanced Vision Systems: Consists of a camera system which captures and projects an image onto a TV screen. It has the capability of magnifying text on any surface, straight or curved.

Available for checkout. This is similar to a MonoMouse but a little older technology.

Also available are applications for the National Library for the Blind and Visually and Physically Handicapped.

Applications and information for the Virginia Department for the Blind.

And our Library’s Books by Mail program for those not able to get to the Library itself. Staff will be able to help with anyone of these services.

Please feel free to stop in and talk with us soon.

Most of this equipment was made available through a grant. Please contact Susan Keller, Director at the Library for more information. 540825-8691 or at skeller@cclva.org Susan Keller is the Executive Director at the Culpeper County Library. You may reach her at skeller@cclva.org

Culpeper Times • January 19-25, 2017

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Culpeper Toy Chest and Clore-English Funeral Home say ‘thank you’ Dear Culpeper Community, Culpeper Toy Chest and CloreEnglish Funeral Home would like to acknowledge the following individuals and businesses that made the 2016 campaign a meaningful success; a total of 2,761 toys were collected in Culpeper and distributed in Culpeper County through Culpeper Community Christmas Basket, S.A.F.E. and C.C.D.C. For publicity provided: Culpeper Chamber of Commerce, Culpeper Media Network TV, Culpeper Renaissance, Inc., Culpeper Star Exponent, Culpeper Times, Virginia Living Television and WJMA/103.1FM and 105.5 FM AM1490 and Sam-FM 94.3.

For donating a place to sort and count all the toys: Brandy Station Volunteer Fire Department.

For providing the rental trucks for delivery and pick-up of all toys collected: Merchant’s Grocery, and for driving the truck and doing all the heavy lifting of

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'Be a Santa to a Senior’ delivers for Culpeper area seniors "I'm excited about the opportunities thOn behalf of Culpeper Home Instead Senior Care, we would like to thank the community for its overwhelming support of our ‘Be a Santa to a Senior’ program this holiday season.

‘Be a Santa to a Senior’ is a nationwide program that provides gifts and companionship to seniors who may otherwise not have a gift under the tree this Christmas or someone with whom to share the holiday. Since the program began in 2003, it has helped

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Look for traveling exhibits starting in February George Washington Carver Regional High School Alumni Association, Inc. wishes to announce the showing in February of its second exhibit about the African American men, born in Rappahannock, Culpeper, Madison and Orange counties, who enlisted and fought on the side of the Union in the Civil War. Using both narratives and artifacts, we will present some links between the Civil War and the overriding question of “What does one do with his/her freedom?”

From mustering out of the Civil War in 1866 through some of their descendents in 2016, we examine how these enlistees began their new lives with new goals for themselves and their families in the Piedmont region.

These exhibits will be traveling through the four counties of Culpeper,Rappahannock, Madison and

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all the toy boxes on collection day, Steve Baker, Bill Blaine and Doug Ray. For donating assorted batteries for any toys collected in need of them: Merchant’s Grocery.

For giving us a huge discount on the pizza party, Little Caesar’s.

For making our new banner, signs and label design: Alex Sheehan, Black Forest Signs and KK’s Stationary.

For helping to SORT and COUNT thousands of toys: Boy Scout Troop 196, Girl Scout Troop 552, and Precious Blood’s CCD group, Steve Baker, Lea Family, Alex Sheehan and Kathy Sutphin, For being a collection site: Aarons Sales & Lease, Battlefield Chevrolet, Battlefield Ford, Battlefield Toyota, BB & T, Big Lots, Carter Bank & Trust, Century 21, Chic FiL A, Chrysler of Culpeper, Clore-English Funeral Home, Coffeewood Correctional Center, Commonwealth Medical, Continental Teves, Country Cookin', Country Shops, Cube Smart Self Storage, Culpeper Chamber of Commerce, Culpeper County Sheriff's Office, Culpeper E-911 Dispatch Center, Culpeper Petroleum Southern States, Culpeper Police

Department, Culpeper Renaissance Inc., Culpeper Tourism Board, Culpeper United Methodist Church, Family Dollar, Fantastic Sams, Frost Café', Gary's Ace Hardware, Gold's Gym, H.O.P.E. Cancer Center, Hale's Auto Service, Integrity Automotive, K & M Rentals, Lowes, Martins Grocery Store, Mountain Run Bowling Center, Oak View Bank, Partners First, Payne Pools & Spas, Piedmont Steak House, Randy's Flowers by Endless Creations, Reigning Cats & Dogs, Rice Tire Company, Rite Aid, Virginia Community Bank, and Z's Nu Look Salon.

As always, the support from the Culpeper community; without YOU, this project would not be a success year after year. This was our 19th year of toy collection success; REMEMBER THE NEW NAME ‘CULPEPER TOY CHEST’ NOT Toys for Tots, as Toys for Tots gets taken to NOVA distribution center, but all toys with Culpeper Toy Chest collected stayed in Culpeper, as always. Thank you and Happy New Year!.

provide nearly 2 million gifts to more than 700,000 seniors, with the help of more than 60,000 volunteers. Members of our community generously donated hundreds of gifts for 453 seniors through this year’s program – all of which were delivered by volunteers, just in time for Christmas. Many of the gifts were for everyday needs such as clothing, blankets, household items and toiletries.

We would like to especially thank our community partners who helped make this program possible, including Culpeper Human Services, Powell Wellness Center, Culpeper IHOP Restaurant, Culpeper Country Shoppes, Culpeper High School National Honor Society, Culpeper Town Police, Orange High School National Honor Society,

Luray High School National Honor Society and the many volunteers who helped deliver the gifts.

A special THANK YOU to the Culpeper County Sheriff’s Office for their never ending support of this program. Over the past several weeks, these organizations have brightened the holidays by bringing both gifts and companionship to seniors in Culpeper, Orange, Madison and Page Counties.

Our heartfelt thanks to all those who helped make this Christmas so special for our local seniors in need through ‘Be a Santa to a Senior."

Orange. We will begin Feb. 1 at the Culpeper County Library, Feb. 11-12 in Rappahannock at the Scrabble Senior Center, in Orange at the African American Historical Society on Feb. 18-19 and the last weekend at the Madison County Library.

Our first exhibit, “They came to Teach,” was shown at our annual banquet in November. Those first teachers, right after World War II, were instrumental in starting GWCRHS and showing others what could be accomplished with education and hard work.

Back in those days, for African Americans in the Piedmont region, continuing their educations meant they would have to leave the region.

Our third exhibit will be in May on “The Context and Effect of Brown vs. Board of Education:” Carver from 1954 -1958. For the anniversary of the landmark Brown v. Board of Education Supreme Court decision, our exhibit examines Carver’s reaction to the times in which students, faculty, and

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Gina Mullins Community Liaison Home Instead Senior Care administrators lived. The Separate but Equal era then led to massive resistance and in 1959 was ruled unconstitutional by the U.S. Supreme Court. Full integration was not until 1968 in the Piedmont region.

GWCRHSAA,Inc. wishes to thank the Culpeper County Board of Supervisors for their support, George Washington Carver Agricultural Research Center and their assistance with the Ohrstrom grant, the Northern Piedmont Community Foundation with the Richard Lykes grant and our researcher Terry Miller of Whisper Meadow Press for her research and in-kind services to the project. The group also plans an oral history project in the near future, with more traveling exhibits until the planned opening of our museum in 2018 on the 70th anniversary of Carver High School’s opening.

Charles Jameson Chairman GWCRHSAA, Inc.

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ARREST REPORTS

Culpeper County Sheriff's Office: Jan. 11-17

Following are the county police reports from Jan. 11-17.

Reports are provided by the law enforcement agency listed and do not imply guilt, however are the charges placed by the CCSO.

Robert Anthony Glascoe Age: 54, Black/Male Hgt./Wgt.: 5-10/220 Hair/Eye: Back/Brown Last known: 117 Port Republic Road, Harrisonburg, VA Wanted for: Fail to Appear.

Elisa Marshall Age: 37, White/Female Hgt./Wgt.: 5-5/180 Hair/Eye: Brown/Brown Last known: 701 First St., Culpeper, Va. Wanted for: Fail to Pay Fines, Costs or Penalties.

Shakiea Chante Sanders Age: 36, Black/Female Hgt./Wgt.: 5-7/170 Hair/Eye: Brown/Brown Last known: 794 Belle Ct. 241, Culpeper, Va. Wanted for: (3) counts of Welfare Fraud: Larceny >=$200.

Jan. 11 Fletcher Nicole Smith, 38, 7000 block Griffinburg Road, Boston, failure to appear Michael Bruce Hopson, 36, 300 block Bootons Lane, Orange, probation violation on felony charge (three counts) Eugene Terrell Swinson, 23, 300 S. Maple Avel, Falls Church, failure to appear Jan. 12 Garrett Mitchell, 24, 11000 block Twin Mountains Road, Rapidan, probation violation Joshua Aaron Hall, 27, 1000 block Ford Shop Road, Brightwood, failure to appear JKwan Kwan'Dre Washington, 19, 100 block Liberty Street, Warrenton, failure to pay fines, costs or penalties

Amanda Dawn Tyler

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Robbie Allen Breeden Sr., 32, 13000 block Partlow Court, Culpeper, sentence to community based corrections, defeating drug and alcohol screening tests

Christopher Lee Fouts, 21, 17000 block Willow Creek Lane, Culpeper, breaking and entering with intent to commit felony armed, grand larceny

Jan. 14 Anthony Joseph Rzasa Jr., 63, 14000 block Fletcher Place, Culpeper, failure to appear Malik Essence Andrews, 23, 11000 block Murphy Court, Culpeper, failure to appear (two counts), sentence to community based corrections program or facility (two counts), sale, distribute marijuana, contributing to the delinquency of a minor, grand larceny (two counts) David Holmes, 28, 300 Crestview Way, Fredericksburg, driving with suspended or revoked license, giving false identity to law enforcement officer

Jan. 16 Kevin A. Fridley, 37, 11000 block Alum Springs Road, Rixeyville, contempt of court Donny Ray Lillard Jr., 34, 2000 block Cottonwood Lane, Rixeyville, possession of schedule I, II controlled substance, DUI, driving with suspended or revoked license

Jan. 15 Akeem Siafa Thomas, 27, 15000 block Whipporwill Lane, Culpeper, trespass after being forbidden to do so

Jan. 17 Michael Lee White, 48, 22000 block Dragoon Road, Lignum, violate protective orders (six counts) Robert Andrew Brewington, 56, 2000 block Bagby Road Bumpass, DUI

Culpeper Town Police: Jan. 9-15

Following are the police reports from Jan. 9-15. Reports are provided by the law enforcement agency listed and do not imply guilt, however are the charges placed by the police department.

Jan. 9 Kelly Ann Reinhart, 52, 100 block W. Evans St., Culpeper, monument: unlawful damage, no intent to steal

Age: 34, White/Female Hgt./Wgt.: 5-5/135 Hair/Eye: Brown/Brown Last known: 291 Cedarhill Rd., Madison, Va. Wanted for: Fail to Appear.

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Jan. 10 Jason Sam Harris, 37, 12000 block Elk Run Road, Midland, possession of controlled substances Nadine Faith Guanill, 38, 2000 block Post Oak Drive, Culpeper, failure to appear Robert Samuel Strader, 20, 1300 block Orange Road, Culpeper, failure to appear Nelteisha Ronna Worthey, 21, 35000 block Pheasant Ridge Road, Locust Grove, possession of marijuana

Jan. 11 Peggy Ann Jenkins, 33, 500 block N. East St., Culpeper, failure to pay fines, costs or penalties Leroy Keon Stocks, 40, 700 block Belle Court, Culpeper, violate protective orders Daniel Christopher Wildey, 23, 300 block Landor Drive, Ruther Glenn, sentence to community based corrections program or facility

Jan. 12 Milton Gary Campbell, 37, 16000 block Brandy Road, Culpeper, fugitive from justice, failure to appear Jan. 14 Joaquin Tecayehauatl-Resendiz, 47, 100 block Gum St., Culpeper, assault and battery - family member Jan. 15 Brenda Lee Conatser, 51, 500 block Fourth St., Culpeper, assault and battery - family member

German Geovani PerezDomingo, 26, 600 Mountain View Drive, Culpeper, assault and battery - family member, drunk in public, profane language, failure to pay fines, costs or penalties Patrica Ann Church, 29, 20000 block Batna Road, Culpeper, possession of schedule I, II controlled substance Casey Wayne McGuire, 30, 11000 block Gardner Circle, Fredericksburg, possession of schedule I, II controlled substance, possess or distribute controlled paraphernalia Christopher Lee Fouts, 21, 17000 block Willow Creek Lane, Culpeper, abuse and neglect of children (two counts), possession of schedule I, II controlled substance, sale, distribute marijuana

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Let’s look at the marriage of chocolate and love THE SWEET SIDE OF THINGS

Who’s responsible for the pairing of chocolate to Meg Oremiatzki-Ast Valentine’s Day? Maybe the ladies of the 1930s/1940s movies who used chocolate as the go-to means of seduction. In the movie Dinner at Eight with Jean Harlow, she is draped with satin and sequins lounging in bed with a heart shaped pillow suggestively nibbling her way through a box of chocolates.

Chocolate has a history as a love food. Passion for chocolate began in Mesoamerican history as a highlyprized luxury among the Aztec and Mayan upper classes.

Roasted cocoa beans were mixed with honey, cornmeal, vanilla and chilies and made into a hot drink still enjoyed today in different forms. Our culture removed the honey, cornmeal, vanilla and chili and instead added milk and marshmallows.

In the early 1600s, the use of chocolate spread throughout Europe.

In London, chocolate houses became more popular than coffee houses as social gathering spots.

During the 1600s, a chocolate house in London advertised their hot chocolate drink as “a West Indian drink which cures and preserves the body from many diseases.”

When chocolate first appeared in France, brought by Spanish conquistadors, it was only for the nobility and upper bourgeoisie. The kings and queens of France, from Louis XIII to Marie-Antoinette, enjoyed the hot drink which was all the rage at the Court of Versailles.

Recognized for its many fortifying, aphrodisiac or energetic qualities the consumption of chocolate increased over the centuries before becoming more accessible to the people during the industrial revolution.

Chocolate was introduced into France in 1615, at the wedding of

Louis XII and Anna of Austria in Bayonne. At Versailles, the delicacy became a culinary habit in all its forms under Louis XIV who popularized its consumption at the Court.

Louis XV was considered the greatest lover of the cocoa-based drink. Occasionally, the King himself would prepare his own beverage in the kitchens of his Private Apartments.

Louis XV’s recipe has travelled down through the ages: “Place the same quantity of chocolate bars and glasses of water in a coffee maker and boil gently; when you are ready to serve, place one egg yolk for four servings and stir over a gentle heat but do not boil. If prepared the night before, those who drink it every day leave a leaven for the one they make the next day; instead of an egg yolk you may use a whisked egg white after having removed the first mousse, mix it with some of the chocolate from the coffee maker then pour back into the coffee maker and finish the preparation as with the egg yolk.”

Louis XV’s favorites, including Madame du Barry, couldn’t resist the exotic cocktail either, valued particularly for its qualities as an aphrodisiac.

At the same time, the first machines designed to manufacture chocolate were created and several specialized workshops were established in Paris.

In 1770, when Marie-Antoinette married Louis XVI, she arrived at the Court of Versailles with her own chocolate maker, who was given the very official title of “Chocolate Maker to the Queen.” The chocolate maker invented new recipes and mixed the chocolate with orange blossom and sweet almonds.

Maybe you own relationship is a mix of love and chocolate. Do not be afraid to show your inner Valentine.

Marc and Meg Oremiatzki-Ast are the owners of The Frenchman’s Corner on Davis Street. You may reach the Frenchman at 540-825-8025.

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Feb. 14 is Valentine’s Day. Perhaps sharing a box of chocolates or touring a chocolate factory or visiting your favorite chocolate shop is in order.

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Seductively nibbling on chocolates, actress Jean Harlow in Dinner at Eight may have paved the way for our love affair with this sweet confection.

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Rentals — Apartments The snow is coming, but don´t be blue!!

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Full Time Employment

Assistant Maintenance Engineer

for a private farm near The Plains. Must have 3 years minimum experience with HVAC and/or plumbing systems. Duties include assisting in maintenance and repair of heating and cooling systems, swimming pool, irrigation systems, etc. Fulltime, year round position with benefits and housing. Must be reliable and able to pass background check.

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Superior Paving Corp., an award winning Asphalt Company, has openings for multiple positions * Asst Crew Foreman * Paving Crew Laborers * Asphalt Rakers/Luteman * Screedman * Paving Operator * Service Truck Operator * Asphalt Distributor/Tack Truck To learn more & complete an application, visit www.superiorpaving.net SUPERIOR PAVING CORP. IS AN EEO & AA EMPLOYER MINORITY / FEMALE / VETERAN / DISABLED

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR Full Time Employment

BUSINESS MANAGER

Business manager for Upperville area farm with significant number of rental properties.

Management experience necessary, rental/property management and hospitality skills are important. Must be very organized and good with people. Flexibility on schedule during school year. Competitive salary and benefits. Send resume with references to

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Full Time Employment Immediate Opening!!

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Locust Grove area. Excellent pay. Must have transportation and tools and experience in all areas of maintenance.

Fax resume to: 540*423*1091 or call 540*423*1090 EEO

Full Time Employment

Junior Credit Analyst

A degree or broad experience in Business/ Finance, ability to gather and organize credit and loan files, analyze financial data, create spreadsheets, and summarize opinions based on the data, are qualities sought for this position in community bank loan department. EOE. Send resume to

HR@oakviewbank.com

Every dollar makes a difference Because of the generosity of our community, The Salvation Army of Culpeper and Warrenton was able to make this Christmas season more joyful for 499 people in our community this year. That included 280 children served through Angel Tree, 74 gift cards for families, 1,525 gift/clothing items and 1,479 toys provided to our less fortunate neighbors. We appreciate each person’s contribution, whether time, talent or resources. In particular, we salute: l The men and women of area service clubs, civic organizations, and businesses who served at our Christmas kettles and the organizations they represent: Culpeper 92 Lions, Lifepoint

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Church, Church on the Rise, Midday Lions Club, Rotary Club of Culpeper, Didlake, various groups - Mandy Brown Kalec l The dedicated members of The Salvation Army Advisory Council who gave their volunteer time this Christmas. l Volunteers who took Angel Tree applications, sorted food, counted toys and helped with Angel Tree gift distribution. l The thousands of contributors who gave a total of $39,416.16, so that many who might otherwise have been forgotten experienced the joy of Christmas.

With your support, we will continue Doing the Most Good for those in need throughout the year.

God Bless You! Lieutenant Jared Martin Corps Planting Officer Culpeper

Full Time Employment

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Cuts could hurt conservation efforts in Virginia The Virginia General Assembly kicked off its 2017 session last Wednesday (Jan 11) and with a budget shortfall weighing heavily on the minds of our legislators a lot of cuts are being discussed.

Of particular concern to those working to protect our land and water resources is HB 1470, which would substantially reduce the tax incentives for land conservation.

The Piedmont Environmental Council, along with our conservation and preservation allies, have worked in good faith with the legislature in previous years to make modest changes and cuts to the program in order to head off threats of larger cuts.

Now is the time to defend one of the most successful conservation programs in the nation.

In the last five years, we have seen the program capped at $100 million, and lowered again in 2014 to $75 million.

It is clear to us that the calls to cut the program will not stop no matter how much we

compromise.

The Land Preservation Tax Credit is good for human health and the environment.

It leverages private dollars toward the preservation of public benefits, including protecting the water we drink, conserving the farms that grow our food, and saving special places that have shaped our history and provide us with places to hike, ride and camp.

When the General Assembly’s Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission looked at the Commonwealth’s tax preferences in 2012, they highlighted the land preservation tax credit as one of the few tax credits that is effectively meeting its goals.

It has been responsible for the conservation of over 741,000 acres of land in Virginia since 2000.

Call or write your delegate and senator before this bill is acted on by committee to let them know that funding for land conservation is important to you and for the investment in the Commonwealth’s rural economy and natural resources.

Chris Miller President Piedmont Environmental Council

12391 James Madison Highway, Orange, VA 22960 A.P.T. member

540-6-RAD-TAT ( 540-672-3828 )

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Lauren Kieffer and Veronica ride for Team USA in Rio. Photo by Shannon Brinkman.

The Marshall Community Center is a local treasure

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THE WEEKEND PAPER Local News. Local Voices.

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U.S. POSTAGE PAID CULPEPER, VA PERMIT NO 60

culpeper ROAD OPEN: Have you driven on the Western Outer Loop yet? It's been open for more than a month. Took a lot of folks to make it happen. VDOT Warrenton Residency Engineer D. Mark Nesbit (right) was chilly that day in December but he made sure to mention an outstanding crew.

Project Development: Brian Arnold, Brent Sprinkel, Greg Banks, Mike Heflin Design: Tom Aigner and Susan Keen Construction: Ken Connors, Satish Airi, Dianna Sheesley, Wade Smith, Chuck Clatterbuck, Tim Gray, Robert Hamilton, Mark Hartman GEI represented by Rodney Jenkins and Mike Gorman Culpeper County County Administrator John Egertson and Catalpa representative Sue Hansohn praised their work as the project in the works for years was completed and ready to roll.

JROTC TROPHIES: On Saturday, Jan. 14 Culpeper County High School Marine Corps JROTC students participated in a competition held at Snow Hill High School in Snow Hill, Maryland. Culpeper High School received 6 trophies - third place in the color guard, first place in platoon armed, first place in platoon unarmed, first place in first year squad armed, second place in first year squad unarmed and first place overall.

UNIT LEADERS: Unit leaders for the CCHS JROTC competition team are: Heather Massey, Breanna Means, Manfred Call, Colton Collart and Jonathan Martinez.