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The Rev. Ludwell Brown (left) and Jennifer Bowles participate in the annual Candlight Vigil hosted by the Culpeper Task Force on Domestic and Sexual Violence to remember victims of domestic violence. ➤ SEE PAGE 6 FOR THE FULL STORY BY JEFF SAY.

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Salute to our Veterans CCSO honors deputies who served in armed forces

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The Culpeper County Sheriff's Office recognized deputies who served in the armed forces and two Culeper County Board of Supervisors who served. Pictred are: Front row (left - Right): Mr. Jack Frazier (National Guard), Deputies Raymond Satterfield, John Keys, John Clubb, Nathaniel Jasper, Jose Vazquez, Melissa Howell, and Michael Jenkins, and Mr. Bill Chase (Army). Back row (left - Right): Lieutenant Dennis Holmes, Deputy Robert Peters, Sergeant Oliver Brugoto, Detective Peter Siebel, Deputies Sidney VanderWall and Daniel Adair, First Sergeants Joseph Curtis and James Fox, Deputies Richard Kilby and Robert Dorsey. Veterans Not Pictured: Detective Tyler Armel, Lieutenant Bryant Arrington, Sergeant Thomas Buckley, Deputy Scott Buffalo, Deputy Sean Fuller, Deputy Bradley Jenkins, Deputy Cody Jenkins, Deputy Jeremy Johnson, Sergeant Marshall Keene, Deputy Derrick Mathis, Deputy Thomas Walters, and Sergeant Victor Washington.

The Culpeper Times features Salute to our Veterans once a month. If you know of a particular veteran program or event that you’d like to see listed, let us know. While we’ve featured dozens of area veterans, we know there are more out there. If you are a veteran or know of one, please send photo (current or when in uniform), name, branch of service, rank, years of service and highlights to Editor Jeff Say at jsay@culpepertimes.com

War Veterans: History of Our Heroes The Culpeper Times in partnership with Culpeper Media network is conducting a series of live interviews with area veterans. Videos will be submitted to the Library of Congress Veterans History Project. Visit www. culpepermedia.org to see interviews with Howard Mills (Navy), George Taylor (Army), Bill Chase (Army), Al Aitken (Marine Corps), Keith Price (Army) Del. Nick Freitas (Army), Richard Kirkland (Air Force), Clark “Bud” Hall (Marine Corps), David “Doc”Snyder (Navy), Lance Pridemore (Army), Hans Heinz (Marine Corps) and Paul Malone (Army). Interested in sharing you story? Contact the station at 825-2447 or email

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Culpeper Trolley Tour visits Fairview Cemetery Take of tour of one of Culpeper’s oldest cemeteries this weekend on the Culpeper Trolley Tour.

A candlelight tour of Fairview Cemetery will be held Oct. 20 and Oct. 21 at 7:30 p.m.

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Fairview cemetery dates back to 1855. Also known as Citizens' Cemetery and Antioch Cemetery, Fairview Cemetery includes a contributing mid19th-century municipal cemetery, an early-20th-century AfricanAmerican cemetery, a monument to Confederate dead (1881), an enclosure wall, and a caretaker’s lodge.

This is likely the first public tour of the cemetery, said Diane Logan, trolley tour coordinator for the Culpeper Department of Tourism.

“The cemetery is significant because of the people buried there,” Logan said. “We hope to expand on it because there is so much history.”

One of the highlights of the tour is the Confederate monument and discussion of the day the monument was dedicated.

One of the more famous soldiers, Capt. William Farley, was interned at the cemetery but was relocated in 2002 when he was buried in South Carolina.

Logan said that the tour will focus on some of the dignitaries buried at the cemetery but also on regular folk such as doctors, lawyers and average citizens.

“Try to do a good mix of the stories we try to present,” Logan said.

Tickets are still available for both Friday and Saturday but she said the Saturday event is filling up quickly.

A tour of three wineries is also being planned for November, focusing on the history of wineries in Culpeper County.

The Fairview tour begins and ends at the Historic Train Depot in Downtown Culpeper, where you will board the trolley to embark upon Fairview Cemetery. Glow sticks and battery operated candles will be provided, but we ask that you come prepared for and hour plus long walking tour in the dark.

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Fifth annual Ignite the City will be held Oct. 28

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The fifth annual Ignite the City will be held Oct. 28 from noon to 5 p.m. at Yowell Meadow Park.

A community celebration, started by His Village pastor Erick Kalenga, is an effort to connect the faith and law enforcement communities in Culpeper.

“We want to connect the community,” Kalenga said.

Culpeper Town Police will display vehicles and first responders will have ambulances and fire trucks on display as well. This year will feature a vehicle and bike show with voting for the best ambulance and fire truck.

For the first time, a community choir will be performing at the event.

Choir director Alex Smith said it made perfect sense to contribute to Ignite the City.

“The choir was necessary in so many ways,” Smith said. “It brings us singers/musicians/directors together from different churches and from different backgrounds where are paths normally would not have crossed. We are all sharing the same message so why not unite and share the message together that just makes it even more powerful.”

The more than 50 member choir involves more than 15 churches. Smith said that they perform a wide range of songs from gospel, to contemporary Christian. He said the public may recognize “Every Praise,” and “Place of Freedom.”

Kalenga said there are more than 15 churches involved in the event this year.

Museum of Culpeper History hosts lantern tour Matthias Adam Omonkhomon (Editor's note: This is the eleventh installment in a weekly series highlighting members of Culpeper's Youth Council. Each week a new member will be featured in this spot, chatting about their hobbies, their reason for joining the council and how they can make Culpeper better.

We look forward to meeting the Youth Council members and hope you do to!)

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How to make Culpeper a better place: There is a need for a recreation center that will allow all to have access which will promote better health for everyone in Culpeper.

The Museum of Culpeper History and the Burgandine House will conduct Historic Lantern Tours of Downtown Culpeper Oct. 28. The tours will begin on foot at the Burgandine House at 803 South Main Street in Culpeper and progress along South East Street where more than 20 sites will be featured!

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In honor of The Cameleer's 25th anniversary, Culpeper will be transported down under Sunday, Oct. 22. Davis Street Down Under will be held from noon to 5 p.m. along East Davis Street.

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➤ Customer service, unique gifts define iconic downtown business

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For a quarter of a century Susan Bernhardt has shared her treasures with Culpeper.

The owner of the Cameleer is celebrating her businesses’ 25th anniversary this Sunday with Davis Street Down Under, offering fun and food with an Australian Flair.

It’s been an adventure for the Cameleer, which started on the 100 block of East Davis Street, in the building now occupied by Seriously Sweet. She rented space from Sarah Hayes, of Quail of Woods, who opened on the same day she did.

The Cameleer moved twice before settling in at 125 E. Davis Street in 2006.

“We’re not moving anymore, we love this building,” Bernhardt said with a laugh.

She started the business after traveling the globe, in an effort to offer unique gifts to the residents of Culpeper.

“We carry things from many different countries, we appeal to

people who travel,” Bernhardt said.

“We try to make it interesting, give them something to look at.”

It’s that level of uniqueness that sets the Cameleer apart. Bernhardt carries clothes and jewelry from small designers, usually ones she meets face to face.

“I don’t follow trends, I just buy what I like,” Bernhardt said.

Many of the designers have been with her since nearly the beginning, including Ayala Bar from Tel Aviv, Israel.

“Her work is so beautiful, it just keeps changing,” Bernhardt said.

One thing about the Cameleer that hasn’t changed is the fact that it’s a brick and mortar store. While she does own a website, which is currently under construction, Bernhardt only sells her wares in the store.

“I do nothing online,” Bernhardt said. “People have wanted us to sell online, but it’s impossible.”

That’s because much of what she carries is one-of-a-kind.

“Especially with the clothing, we order it six to eight months ahead of time and we deal with small designers,” Bernhardt said. “They take the orders, figure out how much fabric they need and cut and sew and they’re done. You can’t reorder it.” ➤ See Cameleer, Page 5

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➤ Cameleer, from Page 4 Bernhardt will travel to meet the designers, many of whom make designs just for her.

“That’s a lot of fun,” she said.

One of the more unique items is possumdown socks, from New Zealand, which she’s been selling for 15 years.

“I import those directly,” Bernhardt said. “There’s nowhere else in the states, that I know of, that sells them.”

Visitors to the store are greeted with a warm hello and excellent service, another aspect that Bernhardt said she is proud of and focuses on.

“We have professional trainers who come in and do customer service for us on a quarterly basis,” Bernhardt said. “We don’t compete on price, but we try to offer service to the best way we can. It’s hard because every person who walks in the door, you never know what kind of service they need.”

The Cameleer has persevered through tough times, weathering the storm and becoming the anchor of East Davis Street as the oldest business along the block.

“I think all downtowns had those rougher times,” Bernhardt said. “Because the big box stores came and then suburbia. But the downtown has been a combination of having a Main Street program here and before the big landlords came in, it

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Come Sunday, all of East Davis Street will celebrate the country that helped her get her start - Australia.

Davis Street Down Under will transform Culpeper into the outback for one afternoon as all the businesses have partnered with the Cameleer to offer something from down under.

Australia was the first country she offered items from, so Bernhardt thought it made sense to feature that country on her 25th anniversary.

“I figured we started with Australian gear so I figured we’d do an Australian theme,” Bernhardt said.

“I talked to John Yarnall (at It’s About Thyme) about doing some Australian food because we did an Australian dinner there years ago.

It kind of morphed to all these people.”

The Australian Embassy will have a public diplomacy officer visiting town on Sunday and a pair of didgeridoo players will be on both blocks of East Davis Street.

East Davis Street will be closed to traffic on Sunday, making it like a street festival as each business will offer something unique.

“The beauty of this is that each store is doing their own thing,” Bernhardt said.

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for men and women - which they just coincidentally just started carrying.

Green Roost owner Kelsey Settle said that it only makes sense to honor Bernhardt and the Cameleer on their 25th anniversary.

“Susan laid the groundwork for what we are today,” Settle said.

“She’s been a good mentor to all of us. Without a couple people, and Susan is one of them, Davis Street wouldn’t be what it is today. I’m excited that we’re doing a celebration that’s, even if she won’t say it, is all about her.”

Culpeper Cheese Company owner Jeffery Mitchell laughs when he thinks of his first impression of the store, being shocked that a business that sold Aboriginal art in Culpeper could be a real thing.

“I didn’t think it was a real business when I first saw it,” Mitchell said. “Aboriginal art on East Davis Street in Culpeper? I candidly thought it was a drug front.”

He quickly learned to love The Cameleer, and Bernhardt.

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“It’s an amazing business,” he said. “The first time I was there I bought stuff and I looked forward to going back. She has something for everybody. I think it’s neat to see someone who cares about the community and gives back and she cares for her team. She’s a great neighbor, but I also like to call her friend.”

On Sunday, Culpeper Cheese Company will be offering Australian meat pies, Cooper’s Pale Ale and Australian wine.

Vinosity owner Kim Kelly said The Cameleer is the goal each downtown business strives to achieve.

“The Cameleer also sets the standard for consistency and customer service,” Kelly said. “On a personal note, I have the utmost respect for Susan. Her professionalism, grace and genuine care for the well being of all of Downtown Culpeper is something we as fellow retail merchants can be so proud of and use to pave the way for the next 25 years.”

For more information on Davis Street Down Under, email info@ thecameleer.com.

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➤ Violence, from Page 6 barely survived the marriage.

Her husband was incarcerated for abduction and malicious wounding and now lives several states away, but she still fears for her life.

“I walk outside and he could shoot me in my driveway, that’s one of my nightmares,” Jackson said.

She shared her story with a packed room in the Culpeper County Administration Building, walking the public and first responders through the day she almost died.

She was embroiled in a divorce with her now ex-husband and was selling the house. On a Sunday afternoon, she was to meet her husband and a realtor at their home in an effort to put it up for sale.

When she pulled in, the realtor was not around and her ex-husband explained that they had to run back to the office and they would return. He held the door open motioned for Jackson to enter. She didn’t think anything of it as he seemed calm and it was a perfectly normal reason for the realtor to not be there on time.

That began an afternoon from hell.

Her ex locked the door behind her and began to verbally assault her, which turned physical.

The assault was brutal and culminated with her being thrown down the basement steps.

She hit each step on the way down, ending in a lump at the bottom of the stairs. Somehow, she was able to recover and eventually coerced her husband into letting her outside.

Trying to find ways to escape, she finally came up with the idea that her friend she was staying with was expecting her, and that she would leave and come back.

He finally relented and let her leave, allowing her to immediately make her way to an emergency room.

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That led her to be able to get a protection from abuse, but it still took years to finalize a divorce and get away from her husband - who spent eight years in jail for his crimes.

Now, Jackson is trying to make it easier on other victims. Every two years she needs to return to the courts to ask to extend her protection from abuse, despite her ex-husband’s conviction.

“I’m working with the Commonwealth Attorney in Stafford,” Jackson said.

“Nick (Freitas) wants to hook up with anybody else and I want to get this going because my next protective order is up in a year. I want the first one.”

After Tuesday’s meeting, Jackson spoke with District 18 Delegate Nick Freitas about helping ease the burden on victims.

It was the first Freitas was made aware of the issue, and he says he intends to investigate the legislation further.

“It’s something I’m very interested in,” Freitas said. “It sounds a lot like why we have truth in sentencing laws in Virginia. It’s absolutely reprehensible to force victims to continually go back to the state to justify what a jury has already decided. I’m very interested in looking into the legislation.”

Jackson said it’s important to share her story and to let the public know that there is no stereotype when it comes being a victim.

“If we don’t talk about it, nobody knows,” Jackson said. “I think one of the reasons people respond to me is because I’m so average. I’m not rich, I’m not poor.

I’m a mom, I’m a grandma. People ask me all the time, ‘you went through this?’”

She said one in four women are abused and that the three top abusers are military, police and clergy.

Mark Nowacki, Director of Culpeper’s Victim/Witness Program, said it’s important to hear stories from victims like Jackson.

“She’s one of the most courageous women I’ve ever met,” he said.

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There is something really special when you go out, find a swarm, get all the bees, to include the queen (the most important part), bring them home and introduce them to their new home (we always have empty hive boxes available, just in case, you never know when the need will arise) follow their progress and see how strong they become. We relocated quite a few and are happy to say all but one found they liked their new home and neighborhood, that one apparently didn’t like their new digs and decided to swarm, I hope they found a new home.

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We are now getting ready to bring all of our hives back to the bee yard.

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When talking to people that don’t really know too much about bees, honey, and the inner workings of a beehive they do not realize how and what the bees do to make a hive a productive, viable home.

People always ask what happens to the dead bees that die in the hive?

The undertaker or sanitation bees take them away by carrying them outside and dropping them far enough away from the hive.

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Bees are truly phenomenal creatures, so when people ask me, why beekeeping?

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For those that are interested in becoming beekeepers I cannot stress how important it is to take a class.

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Both are very knowledgeable and can answer any questions you may have about becoming a beekeeper.

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Bright Spot Inclusive Playground nears completion ➤ Funding still needed for additional handicap parking spots

By Jeff Say

CULPEPER TIMES STAFF WRITER

The Bright Spot Inclusive Playground is getting closer to completion.

According to Culpeper County Parks and Rec director John Barrett, the playground equipment has been ordered for the inclusive playground at the Culpeper Sports Complex.

“We’re looking at the first two weeks of November for excavation,” Barrett said.

The Bright Spot broke ground March 11 and is slated to be finished in the fall. It will provide a swings for children with differing abilities while also providing regular playground equipment at the Culpeper County Sports Complex.

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“We’ve already raised funds for the this (the playground equipment), but we’re still in the fundraising stage for parking,” Barrett said.

Some of the key contributors to the playground include the County of Culpeper ($110,000 from the Capital Improvement Plan), the Culpeper Recreation Foundation ($60,000), the PATH Foundation ($50,000), the Robert and Maureen Sievers Family Charitable Gift Fund ($31,000) and the Culpeper Wellness Foundation ($10,000) along with multiple smaller donations.

Barrett said additional fundraisers are in the works for the playground.

For more information about how to donate to help the Bright Spot, contact Barrett at jbarrett@culpepercounty.gov.

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kind donation and Barrett expects that portion of the project will be finished in December, if the weather holds.

The playground equipment ended up costing $300,617.81, but more money needs to be raised for the second portion of the project - handicap accessible parking.

“Parents with children with disabilities, they already have barriers they have to put up with constantly,” Barrett said. “What we’re looking at here, is that we’d like to put support parking in so those barriers are decreased.”

The playground is located near parking for the baseball fields at the complex, but there is limited handicap spaces available.

Another lot will be built along the side of the playground, that will add four handicap accessible spaces and three general parking spaces.

“We didn’t want to take parking spaces away from baseball,” Barrett said. “Putting this parking over here, tells the public that it’s for this particular piece of equipment.”

The parking project will cost approximately $35,000 and another $7,000 is budgeted for fencing for the park - putting the final cost close to the original budget of $350,000.

Barrett said Parks and Rec still has approximately $42,900 left to raise for the project.

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He also raised $1,000 for the Wounded Warrior Project and the local Veterans of Foreign War in May and is hosting a fundraiser for the Culpeper Toy Chest, the Jingle Bell Trot Dec. 2 at Yowell Meadow Park. All proceeds from that fundraiser will be used to purchase toys for the local organization.

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That’s why he joined the Culpeper Real Men Wear Pink Campaign, sponsored by the American Cancer Society.

He currently has two fundraisers running to help raise money for the campaign, including t-shirts for $30 and a Gabby Ghouls fundraiser through Wine and Design Oct. 21 from 2 to 4 p.m. For more on the fundraiser, visit wineandesign.com or Crossfit Culpeper’s Facebook page.

“The American Cancer Society reached out to me through the Chamber and they wanted a business in each field,” Duff said. “I’ve been participating in Relay for Life for years. I love helping out in anyway I can for that.”

Duff, who hosts several fundraisers throughout the year for other charities, said that he was interested as soon as the ACS reached out to him.

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Deadwood Trail to benefit CCSO Santa Cop program

By Jeff Say

CULPEPER TIMES STAFF WRITER

The Culpeper County Sheriff ’s Office is about to get spooky.

The CCSO will host Deadwood Trail - a Haunted Forest Oct. 20, 21, 27 and 28 from 7 to 11 p.m. at 8367 Sperryville Pike.

The spirited event will be hosted a fundraiser for the sheriff ’s office annual Santa Cop program, which benefits underprivileged children and seniors in the community.

The haunted trail is located just a little more than a half mile past the iconic haunted house hosted by sheriff ’s deputy Nate Jasper, which ceased to exist about 10 years ago. It was that spooky memory and the community’s need for a safe haunted house that led to the sheriff ’s office deciding to host a haunted trail.

“That was a driving factor for it,” Deputy Mike Jenkins, project manager for the haunted trail said. “With Nate closing his up, it left that void, that opportunity.

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The Culpeper County Sheriff's Office presents Deadwood Trail Haunted Forest Oct 20, 21, 27 and 28.

The Piedmont Area Soap Box Derby Presents a

“Salute to our Veterans” Join us for a night of Fun and Dancing as we Celebrate our Veterans with a special Presentation from the VFW Post 2524 and a member of the American Military Spouses Choir, and of course . . .

The Fabulous Hubcaps!!

Saturday, Nov. 4th 6:30 PM at Tuscany Hall Benefit Auction and Dance, Heavy Hors d’oeuvre, Adult Beverages and LOTS of Dancing! $50 per Person - ALL Proceeds to Benefit the Piedmont Area Soap Box Derby and their Educational Programs

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The haunted trail was a concept Jenkins and his wife always wanted to try, but never had the venue for. At the end of last year, they purchased the property that is being used for the haunted trail and then about a month ago began setting up for the event.

Jenkins said with the CCSO running the haunted trail, visitors can feel safe while still expecting a scare. While it can be family friendly, Jenkins said that younger family members may find it too frightening. He recommended ages 12 and up for the haunted trail.

“We’re intending it to be scary,” Jenkins said. “By family friendly, we mean everyone can come out and not have any concerns.”

The trip starts with a trip through a dilapidated barn, which empties into start of the trail that includes 10 stations of horror.

“We’ve done a little bit of renovating, we received quite a few donations from local businesses,” Jenkins said. “We originally were just going to do a haunted trail, but with the barn being here we figured we might as well utilize it.”

Approximately 20 actors from the sheriff ’s office will be on hand to scare guests and Jenkins said that it has been one of the biggest

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What: Deadwood Trail Haunted Forest When: Oct. 20, 21, 27, 28 Where: 8367 Sperryville Pike, Culpeper Why: Culpeper County Sheriff’s Office fundraiser for the annual Santa Cop Program responses when it comes to volunteers stepping up.

“I think year we’ve had the biggest response for volunteers than we’ve ever had,” Deputy Bernie Feaganes said.

On a recent Monday, volunteers worked at spreading mulch outside the barn and preparing the grounds for the coming weekend.

Feaganes said there’s always an excitement when it comes to helping raise funds for the Santa Cop program, which helps about 100 children a year and about 30 seniors a year enjoy the Christmas season.

On Oct. 21, Tim Smith, Tickle and Tim’s son JT from Moonshiners will be making an appearance.

Funnel cakes, kettle corn and Buffalo Wild Wings will be on hand nightly and the Salem Volunteer Fire Department will also be assisting.

Ticket sales will begin nightly at 6:30 p.m. and doors will open (with a creak) at 7 p.m.

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Spiritual Care Ministry Events for October

SPECIAL CERTIFICATION CLASS: Suicide “Pair” Certification Program (Prevention, Assessment, Intervention and Recovery). Thursdays, October 5, 12, 19, 26, November 2 and 9, 6:30 – 9 pm (bring your dinner!). A comprehensive and biblically-based training program to identify and help those who are contemplating suicide. The Suicide “PAIR” Certification Program, developed through Light University and the American Association of Christian Counselors, brings together some of the world’s foremost counseling experts giving what you need to incorporate effective prevention and intervention strategies. The sessions are held at the Spiritual Care Support Ministry Center, 76 W. Shirley Ave., Warrenton. The program is non-denominational and free, but if certification is desired, there is a cost of $165 and the materials must be ordered and received before the class. RSVP IS REQUIRED! Learn more at www.scsm.tv.

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a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu special for $99 for the month of October with half of the funds going to the Real Men Wear Pink campaign.

“Any donation makes a dent,” Duff said.

“It makes a big difference to someone other than us.”

Inspirational Study: The Best Yes: Making Wise Decisions in the Midst of Endless Demands. A study by Lysa Terkeurst. Fridays, 10 am - noon at 5869 Chittenden Drive, Warrenton, Oct 6 – November 17. Do you find yourself spending a lot of time figuring out when to say yes and when to say no, thinking about how to manage your time, reduce stress, do your best for your family, find a little time for yourself? Spiritual Care Support Ministries - 76 W. Shirley Ave., Warrenton.

Dunkin’ with Chaplain Liz! Come for fellowship, a great cup of coffee and donuts with Chaplain Liz Danielsen on Mondays, Oct. 23, Nov. 13 and 20 from 9-10 am at Dunkin’ Donuts, 316 W. Lee Highway in Warrenton. (Fellowship is free -- coffee and donuts are on your own!) Sponsored by Spiritual Care Support Ministries, 76 W. Shirley Ave., Warrenton, VA. A 501(c)(3) organization. For information call 540/349-5814.

helping out because we’ve been struck by that tragedy as well,” Duff said.

He is donated 40 percent of his monthly Fit Camp registration toward the program and is offering

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DAVIS STRET DOWN UNDER • Come celebrate the Cameleer's 25th anniversary with downtown businesses Oct. 22.

Pollinator Garden planting

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WHITE HOUSE ORNAMENTS • The Culpeper’s Women Club is starting their annual fundraiser early this year. Consider starting a collection for mom or adding to her White House Christmas Tree Ornaments. $24. Proceeds go toward scholarships/community projects. All proceeds go to scholarships! Contact Karen Laski at 540-825-7008 or Diane Muzzy at 540-825-0515. Visit the Culpeper Women's Club booth at the Culpeper Air Fest on Sat., Oct. 14th to purchase one.

FILM • “The Killers” (Universal,

The Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries, Old Rag Master Naturalists and the Town of Culpeper will host a planting day for a Pollinator Garden at Yowell Meadow Park.

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

will also be a Silent Auction & Raffle Prizes. All Proceeds will be used for "Suicide Prevention & Survivor Support for Life." Come out and bring a friend to help support efforts to bring about awareness to suicide and support Local Prevention Programs. If you need additional information or would like to help please give Chris Jenkins a call at 718-3030.

RAFFLE • Team Jordan Kicks-

SPAY YOUR PETS • The

Off 2017 Annual Fund Raising Raffle Sale. This year’s Grand Prize is $5,000 and only 220 tickets to be sold tickets cost $100. Drawing will be held on Nov. 29 at Pepper's Grill, 791 Madison Road. Food will be provided by Pepper's and will be served from 6pm -8pm. There

Season are Changing! Perfect time to get your cat and dog spayed and neutered. Spay Today's our area's non-profit, reducedpriced spay and neuter program.

CHOOSE from MANY vets throughout the area. At the time of surgery, initial shots and tests can

also be obtained at lower rates.

Contact Spay Today: https://spaytoday.org or call 304.728.8330.

OCT. 19

LIVE MUSIC • Enjoy dinner or a drink to Culpeper’s Kate Hohman at Grass Rootes, 195 E. Davis Street, 540-764-4229. No cover.

15TH ANNIVERSARY • Full Circle Thrift will be celebrating its 15th anniversary from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Everyone invited to stop in and celebrate with us. Knakals cake, beverages, door prizes, and a special anniversary sale (30% off all store items-40% off for seniors and military).

1946) Director Robert Siodmak and screenwriter Anthony Veiller, both nominated for an Oscar, took the original Ernest Hemingway short story as the film's opening point and developed it with an elaborate series of flashbacks, creating a classic example of film noir. Two killers shatter a small town's quiet before an insurance investigator (Edmond O'Brien) digs up crime, betrayal, and a glamorous woman (Ava Gardner) behind the death of an ex-fighter (Burt Lancaster in his electrifying film debut). The noir aesthetic is heightened by the Miklós Rózsa score and Arthur Hilton’s editing, both of which were nominated for Academy Awards.

“The Killers” was added to the National Film Registry in 2008.

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.

PLANTING DAY • The Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries, the Old Rag Master Naturalists, and the Town of Culpeper will conduct a planting day for a newly designed Pollinator Garden in Yowell Meadow Park in Culpeper, starting at 9 a.m. The public is invited to attend and assist with the planting. Rain date is Thursday, October 19. For more information, contact Salem Bush at 540-8298260 or SBush@ culpeperva.gov

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

OCT. 20

FOOD DISTRIBUTION •

Empowering Culpeper will be distributing USDA food commodities on Oct. 21 at the Culpeper United Methodist Church from 9 to 11 a.m. at 1233 Oaklawn Drive. Culeperp Connector provides drop transportation to and from the church.

WINE TASTING • Join the

staff at Vinosity in downtown Culpeper on Friday evenings from 5 – 8 p.m. for their complimentary in-store tasting.

Sample a selection of wines or beers from either new arrivals or old favorites. 174 E. Davis Street. 540829-9463.

OCT. 22

STORYTIME • Fun Friday

Storytime Fridays at 10:30 a.m.

This is a fun and engaging program designed to help children develop the early literacy skills they need to be ready to learn to read when they enter Kindergarten. Stories, songs, puppets, and finger plays make this a fun time for all. Children attend with a parent or other caregiver.

Great for Grandparents to attend with the Grandkids! No registration required!

BINGO • VFW Post 2524 weekly bingo sessions on Friday nights.

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

LIVE MUSIC • Enjoy dinner

or a drink with David Gilmore at Grass Rootes, 195 E. Davis Street, 540-764-4229. No cover.

TEAM PENNING PRACTICE

• The horse and cattle event known as Team Penning Practice begins the season at Andora Farm in Culpeper every Friday evening at 7 p.m. The public is welcome to come and watch at no charge. Horseback riders do not need experience to participate in this sport. Anyone at any level riding or age can enjoy this. Three miles east of Culpeper on Route 3. Andora Farm 17275 Germanna Highway.

FUNDRAISER • Every Friday

in October $1 for every regular combo sold at Jersey Mike's will be donated in support of Attollo System's Real Men Wear Pink of Culpeper County campaign.

CELEBRATE UNITY • Music and dance will play a big part in the Celebrating Culpeper's Unity event scheduled at 7 p.m. at Eastern View High School.

The program is scheduled to

CHURCH • St. Stephen’s Enter if you dare! The Culpeper County Sheriff's Office hosts Deadwood Trail - A Haunted Forest. Oct. 20, 21, 28 and 29. take place in the cafeteria, to accommodate the performers and to foster socializing and enjoying refreshments together.

The event will showcase fellowship and an appreciation of a variety of cultures found in the Culpeper area. This cultural celebration is sponsored by the Culpeper members of the Baha'i Faith who believe that one God created our world and loves all his children all around the globe.

This event is free to the public.

No offering will be solicited or accepted. For further information on this event, please contact jandmskelton@gmail.com or (540) 718-4132 or jfmcbride@aol.com, (540) 812-2670.

FILM • “The Postman Always Rings Twice” (MGM, 1946) Drifter Frank Chambers (John Garfield) takes a job at a roadhouse run by slovenly but likeable Nick Smith (Cecil Kellaway). Nick's sexy young wife Cora (Lana Turner) takes an immediate liking to Frank, but he senses that she's trouble and he keeps his distance--for a while. MGM bought the rights to pulp novelist James M. Cain's hard-bitten murder romance, “The Postman Always Rings Twice” in 1934, but it took 12 years to make it to the screen. Writer-producer Carey Wilson adapted a script that passed by the censorious Hays Administration and director Tay Garnett turned out an electrifying drama enhanced by the charismatic performances of the two leads.

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.

HAUNTED TRAIL • Culpeper

County Sheriff's Office presents Deadwood Trail - a Haunted Forest from 7 to 11 p.m. at 8367 Sperryville Pike. All proceeds benefit the Culpeper County Sheriff's Office Santa Cop Program.

OCT. 21

QUILTING • Join others each

Saturday who enjoy quilting at Reformation Lutheran Church located at 601 Madison Road in Culpeper. All welcome. Quilts are given to SAFE and other local organizations. Contact Diane Vanderhoof at 540-604-0068.

CULPEPER FARMERS MARKET • Open from 7:30 a.m.-

noon nestled at the end of Davis Street near The Depot in downtown Culpeper. Buy Fresh, Buy Local with offerings from dozens of local farmers/vendors. Runs through Nov. 18. Contact 540-825-4416 or visit www.culpeperdowntown.com

LIVE MUSIC • Enjoy dinner or

a drink with Fultone to the Max at Grass Rootes, 195 E. Davis Street, 540-764-4229. No cover.

CHILDREN'S DAY • Children’s

Day at the Park from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Yowell Meadow Park.

Fall family festival with children’s activities, moon bounce, facepainting, Culpeper Rocks, live DJ, story time, vision screenings, Kid ID, crafts, info tables.

HAUNTED TRAIL • Culpeper

County Sheriff's Office presents Deadwood Trail - a Haunted Forest from 7 to 11 p.m. at 8367 Sperryville Pike. All proceeds benefit the Culpeper County Sheriff's Office Santa Cop Program.

Episcopal Church - Join us in Worship. We offer three Holy Communion Services each week: Sunday at 8 a.m. or 10:30 a.m., Childcare from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Wednesday Centering Prayer at 11 a.m. followed by Healing and Holy Communion at 12 p.m. 115 N. East St., Culpeper | Parking: 120 N. Commerce Street | 540-825-8786 | www.ststephensculpeper.net.

BINGO • Mid-Day Lions Sunday

Night Bingo. Help support local groups with a fun night of games.

Held at Pepper’s Grill located at 791 Madison Road in Culpeper (by Best Western). Doors open at 5 p.m.

Games begin at 6:30 p.m. Three progressives each night, $1,000 jackpot.

CHURCH • Mountain View

Community Church's Sermon Topic: "At the Bottom Looking Up” Worship Service Times: 8:30, 10, 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 Icecream. Small groups also meet throughout the week.

540-727-0297

DAVIS STREET DOWN UNDER • East Davis Street

Shops and Restaurants invite you to "Davis Street Down Under," a free event where Australian themed food, wine, beer and merchandise will be showcased. Meet representatives from the Embassy of Australia and enjoy various entertainers and in store tastings.

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OCT. 23

PRAYER SHAWL • Learn

to knit or crochet. Held at Reformation Lutheran Church located at 601 Madison Road in Culpeper each Monday from 10-12 a.m. All welcome. Contact Diane Vanderhoof at 540-604-0068.

OCT. 24

ST. STEPHEN’S MEN’S GROUP • The Brotherhood of

St. Andrew offers men and boys the Discipline of Prayer, Study and Service, to follow Christ and bring others into his kingdom.

Newcomers are welcome to join us for breakfast each Tuesday at 7 a.m.

Contact 540-825-8786 Address: 115 N. East St., Culpeper | Parking: 120 N. Commerce Street Visit www. ststephensculpeper.net

PAJAMA STORYTIME • Pajama Storytime Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. This is a fun and engaging program designed to help children develop the early literacy skills they need to be ready to learn to read when they enter Kindergarten. No registration required!

OCT. 25

PRAYER GROUP • Centering

Prayer Group at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church. Join us for an hour of reflection and prayer, each Wednesday at 11 a.m., followed

by Healing and Holy Communion service at noon. Contact 540-8258786. Located at 115 N. East Street.

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 contact Charity Karstetter at 540727-0695 or culpeperchessclub@ hotmail.com.

RRCS MEETING • The

Rappahannock-Rapidan Regional Commission will hold its regular meeting at the RRRC offices, 420 Southridge Parkway, Suite 106, Culpeper. The agenda and associated materials are available one week in advance of the meeting at the RRRC offices and online at http://www.rrregion.org.

OCT. 26

FILM • “What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?” (Warner Bros., 1962) Bette Davis stars as Jane Hudson, a demented and aging former movie star who holds her paraplegic sister Blanche (Joan Crawford) captive in a decaying Hollywood mansion.

Directed by Robert Aldrich, the part macabre psychological thriller, part black comedy and part camp, “What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?” quickly entered into the American pop cultural lexicon. The perceived and perhaps exaggerated rivalry between the two stars in their only film together was, at least in part, responsible for the film’s success and it inspired the highlyrated 2017 FX mini-series “Feud.”

Free, at the Library of Congress Packard Campus Theater located at 19053 Mt. Pony Rd. in Culpeper, VA. No reservations required.

OCT. 27

WINE TASTING • Join the staff at Vinosity in downtown Culpeper on Friday evenings from 5 – 8 p.m. for their complimentary instore tasting. Sample a selection of wines or beers from either new arrivals or old favorites. 174 E. Davis Street. 540-829-9463.

CONFERENCE • New Salem

Baptist Church, 8233 Sperryville Pike, will be hosting Thrive 2017 on Oct. 27 from 7 to 9 p.m. , and on Saturday, October 28 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Come and hear amazing true stories told by missionaries from their home countries. Join us and discover what God is doing around the world. Admission is free and lunch is provided on Saturday. Register online at www. advancingnativemissions.com/thrive or call Pastor Mike Dodson at 8256614.

TEAM PENNING PRACTICE

• The horse and cattle event known as Team Penning Practice begins the season at Andora Farm in Culpeper every Friday evening at 7 p.m. The public is welcome to come and watch at no charge. Horseback riders do not need experience to participate in this sport. Anyone at any level riding or age can enjoy this. Three miles east of Culpeper on Route 3. Andora Farm 17275 Germanna Highway.

BINGO • VFW Post 2524 weekly bingo sessions on Friday nights.

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

STORYTIME • Fun Friday

Storytime Fridays at 10:30 a.m.

This is a fun and engaging program designed to help children develop the early literacy skills they need to be ready to learn to read when they enter Kindergarten. Stories, songs, puppets, and finger plays make this a fun time for all. Children attend with a parent or other caregiver.

Great for Grandparents to attend with the Grandkids! No registration required!

FILM • Hammer Horror Double Feature “Taste the Blood of Dracula” (Hammer Films/Warner Bros., 1970- R-rated *) Christopher Lee reprises his role for the fourth time as Count Dracula, now seeking to take revenge on the businessmen who killed his faithful servant. A sequel to highly successful “Dracula Has Risen from the Grave,” this film begins with the climactic scenes from the 1968 feature and picks up from there. Weary of the role, Lee demanded and got a higher salary from Hammer Films and even went on to play the count twice more.

First time feature director Peter Sasdy handled well the film's high production values despite a fairly low budget, with attractive sets and cinematography injecting style.

James Bernard's score supplied an additionally lush and even romantic feel. 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. *No one under the age of 17 will be admitted without a parent or guardian.

“Crescendo” (Hammer Films/ Warner Bros., 1970 - Rated PG) Stefanie Powers stars in this British psychological thriller as an American girl who goes to the south of France to do her thesis research on a recently deceased composer. Directed by Alan Gibson, the film also stars James Olson and Margaretta Scott. The film was originally released on a double bill with “Taste the Blood of Dracula.”

Free, at the Library of Congress Packard Campus Theater located at 19053 Mt. Pony Rd. in Culpeper, VA. No reservations required.

Want your event to appear in the Culpeper Times What's Happening expanded regional weekend calendar? Email editor Jeff Say at jsay@ culpepertimes.com.

OCT. 28

QUILTING • Join others each

Saturday who enjoy quilting at Reformation Lutheran Church located at 601 Madison Road in Culpeper. All welcome. Quilts are given to SAFE and other local organizations. Contact Diane Vanderhoof at 540-604-0068.

CULPEPER FARMERS MARKET • Open from 7:30

a.m.- noon nestled at the end of Davis Street near The Depot in downtown Culpeper. Buy Fresh, Buy Local with offerings from dozens of local farmers/vendors.

Runs through Nov. 18. Contact 540-825-4416 or visit www. culpeperdowntown.com

FILM • “Hocus Pocus” (Disney/ Buena Vista, 1993 - Rated PG) Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kathy Najimy star as three sister witches who are resurrected in Salem Massachusetts on Halloween night. Kenny Ortega directed this PG rated fantasy comedy. The film was nominated for five Saturn Awards including Best Fantasy Film and Best Actress for Bette Midler. “Hocus Pocus” has achieved cult status over the years due to annual recordbreaking showings on the Disney Channel ABC Family's 13 Nights of Halloween. 2 p.m. Free, at the Library of Congress Packard Campus Theater located at 19053 Mt. Pony Rd. in Culpeper, VA. No reservations required.

FALL FESTIVAL • New Salem Baptist Church Fall Festival will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. at New Salem Baptist Church at 8233 Sperryville Pike, Culpeper, Va. Come out and enjoy trunk-rtreating, games, face painting, food, McGruff, and much more. Children are encouraged to dress up in their costumes!

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

FAUQUIER COUNTY OCT. 28

healthy treats and cookies, cider.

See your favorite fairy tales come to life, including "Cinderella," "Little Red and Blue Riding Hood," "The Little Farmer," and "The Little Red Hen." Suggested donation $5 per family.

ORANGE COUNTY OCT. 21

WORKSHOP • A Genealogy

Workshop sponsored by the Fauquier Court House Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution with the Culpeper Minutemen Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution will be held from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Warrenton Presbyterian Church, 91 Main Street (at the Fifth Street entrance). This workshop is free, open to the public and lunch will be provided. The speaker, Yvonne Liser, will present “Specialty Lineage Research: Helping Prospectives with African American Heritage.” Also featured will be classes on family history research and resources, and personal assistance will be available for questions on your family history.

There is no charge, however, you must make reservations by Oct. 25. Space is limited. Contact Cat Schwetke, DAR Genealogy Consultant, at catbaskets@hotmail. com or call 540-272-8802.

RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY OCT. 21

BREAKFAST • Amissville United Methodist Men will serve breakfast from 8 to 10 in the fellowship hall of the church, 14760 Lee Highway, Amissville. Donations are accepted, and all proceeds are used in service to others. For more information, call Reg at 540-9879001.

HOUSE TOUR • The 61st

House Tour of Trinity Episcopal Church, sponsored by the Episcopal Church Women of Trinity Parish in Washington, is from 11 to 5 on Saturday and noon to 4 Sunday. Houses this year are in the villages of Flint Hill, Sperryville and Woodville. Cost is $30 for three houses, and $15 to visit just one. Get tickets, a map and

COOK OFF • Come enjoy a

Pianist Bill Harris presents an evening of 'Easy To Love' at the Little Washington Theatre Oct. 21.

refreshments at Trinity Parish Hall, Warren Avenue and Gay Street, Washington, or follow the road signs and start at an individual house.

Profits go to mostly local, but some international, charities. Also open to all is a Harvest Festival Service at 5 on Sunday at Trinity Church, reception afterwards. For more information, call Helen Williams, 540-937-4279.

REUNION • Join us for the

Coppage and Woodard gettogether, from 11 to 5 at the Washington Fire Hall. Please bring a dish to share for lunch. For more information, email Bill Breitenbach, wb1524@verizon.net, or Ruby, rubyb@verizon.net, or call 301-9041205. Come out for a day of good food and fellowship.

MUSIC• Pianist Bill Harris's presents an evening of "Easy To Love" at 8 at the Little Washington Theatre, "An appealing combination of lucidity, logic and lyricism marks Harris's playing." For tickets ($25, or $10 ages 18 and younger) or reservations (recommended): 540-675-1253 or info@ theatrewashingtonva.com.

OCT. 22

FESTIVAL • Calling all farmers and people of our Rappahannock lands! Come celebrate and give thanks for the harvest and for all things agriculture. A service featuring Rappahannock farmers, 4-H youth, renowned organist Ronald Stolk, and a small choir of young professional singers will be held at 5 at the Trinity Episcopal Church, Gay Street, Washington. A celebratory reception will follow. All are welcome. For more information, call 540-675-3716 or contactus@ trinwash.org

OCT. 27-29

TRAIL RIDE • The tenth annual three-day Trail Ride (Friday, Oct. 27, Saturday, Oct. 28 and Sunday, Oct. 29) to benefit Flint Hill Volunteer Fire and Rescue.

Miles of beautiful trails and dinner Saturday night. For applications, rules, location, directions and more information, please go to www. flinthillfireva.com

OCT. 27

FAIRY TALE WALK • The nonscary event is at 7 at Hearthstone School, 11576 Lee Hwy., Sperryville. Come in costume;

day of local Virginia breweries, chili tastings (while they last) and live music at the Orange County Fairgrounds. The 2nd Annual Chili Cook-Off and Brew Festival includes tastings from 12 Virginia breweries along with an Amateur and Professional Chili Cook-Off that you get to judge. Ticket pricing ranges from $5 to $25. Call the Chamber office for more details at 540-672-5216.

OCT. 22

WALK • Working Woods Walk At James Madison’s Montpelier (11407 Constitution Highway, Montpelier Station) from 2 to 4.

Walk with the Virginia Master Naturalists through Madison's beloved woodlands. Enjoy the beauty of the changing leaves and cool temperatures of the Fall season, and contemplate our connections to Madison’s era through our mutual dependence on this important natural resource.

Learn about the ecological and economic contributions a wellmanaged forest provides to our society in terms of habitat, wildlife, wood products, and such basic needs as clean air and water.

Investigate how various techniques of active forest management constitute stewardship of the woodlands, to renew and preserve them for future generations. $5/ person; children under 6 years old are free. The tour begins at 2 at the Visitor Center, 11407 Constitution Highway, Montpelier Station, VA 22957. This program is a Virginia LEAF — Link to Education About Forests — program. For more information, see: www.montpelier. org/visit. In case of inclement weather, call 540-672-2728, ext. 141 or ext. 252 for further information

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around. No salesman in sight. I thought maybe the business was Published every Thursday by closed, but I could see people sitting Rappahannock Media LLC. at desks inside. What were they thinking? Here I am looking at cars, Publisher: Dennis Brack, and they are inside – waiting. dennis@rappnews.com When the Yard Sale Queen started ADDRESS: 206 S. Main St., toward the showroom door, a young Suite 301 Culpeper, Va. 22701 man came out, introduced himself and PHONE: (540) 812-2282 asked if he could help. It was so low FAX: (540) 812-2117 key, I almost fainted.

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He explained that this dealership weekdays. does business differently. He said he WEB: www.culpepertimes.com was salaried and not on commission.

He also said the so-called “processing NEWS fee” was $195, unlike the almost $600 Editor: Anita Sherman, pure profit processing fees at other (540) 812-2282 dealers. anita@culpepertimes.com I drove the bright red Chevy Trax, and loved the handling and mileage ADVERTISING rating. Long story short, the low key, Group Sales Director: no hard sell, deal was done. The Yard Thomas Spargur, Sale Queen thinks the Trax is cute.

(540) 812-2282, Cute? How is 3,300 pounds of tspargur@culpepertimes.com metal, glass and plastic cute? Stylish, Manager: Jennifer Jenkins, maybe, but what do I know?

(540) 812-2282 She liked the new Trax so much jennifer@culpepertimes.com she suggested giving the red Trax to her – it was her favorite color – and Graphic designer: Jeff Say, buying me a ruby metallic red one – (540) 812-2282 my favorite color. jsay@culpepertimes.com Three weeks later, we bought a To place Classified and second Trax in Culpeper, but she Employment ads: refuses to trade her newly purchased Call (540) 351-1664 or fax ruby red one for my bright red one.

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Studies Association NAACP dinner. At one point, they Culpeper Mr. Duncan has demonstrated found themselves standing next to ample capacity to wage attack each other. Mr. Rosenberger greeted politics; butWrite: not that which is Editor Letters to the him politely and reached out to shake conducive to the conduct 206 S.successful Main St., Suite 301of Culpeper, Va. 22701 public business. his hand. Mr. Duncan, abruptly Fax: (540) 812-2117 turned his back, stuck a thumb in the Email: anita@culpepertimes. air, and walked away.

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The magic power of rebooting “Have you tried rebooting your computer?”. If only I had a dollar for each time I have asked that question. You’ve, no doubt, heard that as a first response from technical support for years and years. But, do you know why rebooting your computer, cell phone, or other electronic device resolves the problem?

To understand why rebooting works, we need a clear picture of the resources necessary to run devices, including the central processing unit (CPU) and random-access memory (RAM).

The CPU is the brain that tells your devices components what to do.

The faster the gigahertz (GHZ), the more cores a processor has, the faster it can “think” or handle tasks. RAM is where data is written and read for programs that are actively running.

As we use our computers and phones, the applications and hardware will “fight” over the available resources.

A video game, for instance, will need more resources to run effectively and may require a video card with its own separate processor and RAM to run smoothly. But, as I write this article in Microsoft Word, the program requires very little resources to run smoothly.

A program you are using can go rouge and get stuck in a loop causing high CPU or RAM usage.

The program internally tells TASK A to execute TASK B, but TASK B says to execute TASK A, creating a loop.

The applications (or even the computer) freezes and the CPU may peg out at 99% utilization. A reboot is your only option at that point and typically fixes the issue.

Memory leaks may develop within an application as you continue to use your computer. Memory leaks

DATA DUMP

John Barker

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Freitas’s record on education is outstanding I’m writing to encourage the people of Culpeper, Madison, and Orange to help re-elect our Delegate Nick Freitas this November 7th. As a member of the Culpeper County School Board, I know Nick understands the challenges facing the Commonwealth’s educational system, and central Virginia in particular. That’s why he’s worked directly with his local School Board members over the past two years as our Delegate to give our localities the flexibility and freedom to

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are when the computer cannot reuse RAM after the application has completed its task. This has been a typically notorious issue with some web browsers. Web browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explorer, etc.) require significant memory to handle lots of tabs open simultaneously.

As you close web browser tabs that you are finished with, the memory is supposed to be available for something else.

On occasion, the web browser won’t release the memory and forces you to close all your open web browser tabs or even potentially the entire computer to get a fresh slate of resources to work with.

Applications that are poorly coded can also cause memory issues behind the scenes that have nothing to do with your computing habits. A poorly coded application can slowly eat up available memory until there is none left and the computer comes to a crawl.

This can be a slow process over a series of hours or almost instantaneous.

Another common issue is with Wi-Fi routers. You are at home using a laptop and cell phone while playing PlayStation without any issues. A

friend comes over and asks to jump on your wireless connection. Two issues usually occur, your friend cannot see your wireless network or can see it, but it network refuses to accept a new device connection. In these instances, your best bet is to reboot the router. The software in the router can get stuck in a wrong state and the reboot clears it out.

When is the problem more serious?

Obviously, if the problem immediately reappears after a reboot, there is something else going on.

But I tend to look for the number of reboots necessary in a particular time period. If I have to reboot my router 3 times in a day, something more serious is going on. If I have to reboot my router 3 times in a year, nothing to worry about.

If the problem persists, then the hunt is on. Do you have an operating system problem, an application problem, or a resource problem?

Happy rebooting! *online version has additional content

address critical teacher shortages and provide greater educational choices and opportunities to parents, teachers, and students alike.

Delegate Freitas successfully led the charge this past year to increase Career and Technical Education (CTE) opportunities by providing our school boards with the ability to fill open teaching positions with qualified and certified CTE instructors, while eliminating 80% of the existing red tape that has for too long kept qualified instructors out of the classroom. He’s also successfully fought to make it easier for localities to address other critical and unfilled positions by expanding teacher

licensure by reciprocity with other states. These bi-partisan and common sense bills were signed into law and took effect last July.

Delegate Freitas has made education one of his key issues while in office. I’m proud of the work he’s managed to accomplish over the past two years in Richmond and I hope you’ll join me in sending him back this November so he can continue to work on behalf of parents, teachers, and students across Virginia.

John Barker is the Chief Operating Office with Attollo Systems LLC in Culpeper. You may reach him at jbarker@attollosystems.com or 540317-3150 ext 1001

Nate Clancy Culpeper County School Board Catalpa District

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The light poles in Downtown Culpeper got a festive makeover from local businesses as part of the Culepeper Renaissance Inc.'s Downtown Harvest Light Pole Decorating Contest. Voting continues on CRI's Facebook page through Monday, Oct. 23 at noon. The light post picture with the most likes wins! The light posts will remain decorated through the first of November, and will be decorated for the downtown Halloweed Oct. 31, from 5 to 6 p.m.

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Merchant's Grocery celebrates 100 years of service

By Jeff Say

CULPEPER TIMES STAFF WRITER

Merchant’s Grocery has withstood the test of time.

The Culpeper wholesaler celebrated its 100th anniversary Saturday with employees, vendors and community members as the company’s leaders reflected on what has made the business successful.

“It’s about having good people who care,” company President Chris Smythers said. “We care about our employees, we care about our customers. That’s what it’s really about. That’s what the company is founded on, Christian principles.

We stick by those.”

Merchant’s, which employs 140 and delivers food and convenience products as far south as Pulaski and as far north as Maryland, began in 1917 by 16 founding shareholders.

Back then, there were two or three other wholesalers in Culpeper and several others in Orange and Charlottesville. Merchant’s Grocery is the only wholesaler remaining from that group.

Smythers, whose father Elvin came to the business in 1973 and was named president in 1978, has seen the industry and the business evolve over the years. Merchant’s has been able to adjust to the changes, staying relevant and thriving.

“The one thing that is unique about us is that we’re a hybrid,” Smythers said. “We do a lot of food service with schools and we do a lot of convenience stores. We like to rely on is the personal touch,” Smythers said. “We try to develop personal relationships with our vendor partners and our employees.”

Known for their generosity, Merchant’s is always supporting community initiatives, being ardent supporters of the Piedmont Area Soap Box Derby and the Culpeper Senior Center, just to name a few.

Their employees are “hired to retire,” with many working more than 20 years at the location. Bruce Davis, vice president of sales, has been with Merchant’s for 34 years. On Saturday, he pointed over his shoulder to fellow employee Hugh Bayne who started a few weeks before he did.

“It’s a great atmosphere to work, I like what I do,” Davis, vice president of sales, said.

Throughout the years, Davis said he’s seen the competition and the customer base change. The business went from servicing Mom and Pop grocery stores - who handled hardware, guns, nails and ammunition - to more a food service model.

Now they distribute to convenience stores and food services like schools.

The Internet added another level of complexity, while also making it easier to connect to their customer base.

“It’s brought on more competition,” Smythers said. “Ordering online is everyone’s competition.

But technology has helped us and helped us evolve as well.”

Merchant’s now does about $150 million in sales and added a 29,000 square foot expansion in 2012 that included a cold dock and freezer.

While growing, they haven’t changed their overall philosophy.

“It’s a culture,” Smythers said.

“For us it’s about caring and being passionate about our employees and trying to help them succeed.

My dad was probably one of a kind when it came to being compassionate about our people. It’s all about relationships.”

Ken Elders, Regional Business Developer of Pro Food Systems, distributes Champs Chicken and Cooper’s Express through Merchant’s.

“I’d say we deal with about 30 different convenience store distributors,” Elders said. “For me, I deal with about 15 different distributors and this is my favorite distributor.

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Merchant's Grocery President Chris Smythers (second from right) greets old friends during the 100th anniversary celebration at Merchant's Saturday. Pictured are Warner Coleman, Smythers, Tina Coleman and Merchant's employee Glenn Summers.

tor like this, you’re not just another vendor, you’re another partner to them. When I call in, I know who I want to talk to. It’s a good partnership.”

Elders called Merchant’s “unique,” pointing out he only knows of one other wholesaler that has celebrated 100 years of opera-

tions.

“We are a very blessed company with many employees who have served our company for well over 30 years,” Smythers said. “Our success is attributed to their hard work and every person who has worked for us in the past and in the present has contributed to that.”

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' The autumn leaves drift by the window' Just after the autumnal equinox, I came back from the Outer Banks to a dry, dusty Rappahannock County.

This time of year, I often think of the wonderful, if somewhat melancholy, lyrics by Johnny Mercer to “Autumn Leaves,” a jazz standard. The lyrics of the original French song, “Les Feuilles Mortes” (“The Dead Leaves”), written by poet Jacques Prévert, were much darker, with no “leaves of red and gold,” as Mercer described them.

Dry leaves at my house were cascading down from the sky rather than “drifting,” blanketing the forest trails and crunching underfoot. And they were leaves of brown and pale yellow — more like those Prévert had in mind rather than Mercer’s autumn leaves..

The vibrant hues of red, gold and purple that dominate Virginia’s usually spectacular fall foliage are produced by woody plants — trees, shrubs and vines.

Leaves are the plants’ food factory, and when they turn color in autumn, it is a sign that the factory is shutting down for the year. The color comes from the

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breakdown of chlorophylls and then sugar as the plant draws nutrients down into its roots for winter.

The hue and intensity of the leaf color depends on the timing and level of three factors: temperature, sunlight and soil moisture. The most vivid foliage occurs when the growing season featured plenty of moisture and is followed by an autumn that is dry, sunny and cool but without frost.

Drought can cause leaves to fall off before they change color.

According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (tinyurl.com/wi-noaa-maps), rainfall in Virginia overall was “much above average” this spring but “below average” this summer. And spring temperatures were “much above average,” while summer temps were “above average.”

Basically, summer was hot and dry, and that weather continued into early October. But does this mean we’re experiencing a drought? If so, how will this affect Virginia’s famous fall foliage, an important driver of the tourist economy throughout much of Virginia?

In its Oct. 11 drought report, DMTF maintained the overall “watch” status for our region and extended the same status to three more regions running generally in a line through central Virginia, from the commonwealth’s northern to southern borders. Despite recent rain, by Oct. 14 precipitation

levels sunk into “watch” status in our region, while groundwater remained at “emergency” levels and flow improved to “watch” status.

What all this means is that the prospects of good fall color are pretty bleak this year. When rain finally came last week, from the remnants of Hurricane Nate, it was likely too late to affect leaf color this fall and it brought down more leaves. I haven’t seen much color change at any elevation from Amissville to Skyline Drive up to when I filed this column (Oct. 16). Some of the leaves that have come down were from species that usually drop their leaves early without turning bright colors, such as tuliptrees and sycamores. But some of the usual stars of the show have also lost many of their leaves, or their leaves have hung on but turned brown.

Some early fall stars, such as Virginia creeper and sassafras, were drooping, even after the rains came, and their colors were not as vibrant.

Many sumacs, whose leaves usually start turning bright red even before fall begins, were the victims of the boom in pest insects the mild winter had produced, losing most or all of their leaves before they could turn color.

According to the Virginia Department of Forestry, peak color in central Virginia, including the Northern Piedmont and the Blue Ridge

Mountains, is Oct. 15–25, depending on the elevation. This means that, by the time this column is published on Oct. 19, we should start to see the real effect of the dry, warm weather on the fall color in our area.

In any case, the recent rain and cooler temperatures are still welcome.

They will help the woody plants that have survived the dry spell stay alive, ready to join the show next year. And other organisms, including other plants, wildlife and fungi, are also benefiting.

Most mushrooms love damp conditions, and before the rain this fall, I didn’t see any blooming in the usual places. But soon after the rain started, mushrooms shot up in my lawn and in the forest that surrounds it.

And the early rains this year, combined with an apparent boom in beneficial insects, such as pollinators, helped many woody plants produce bumper crops of food for wildlife — including soft mast, such as berries and grapes, and hard mast (nuts and acorns) — before the dry spell really kicked in. © 2017 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.

November 7 is Election Day. Learn about who is on the ballot in Culpeper.

Candidate’s Forum A free community event hosted by the Culpeper Chamber of Commerce, the Culpeper Times, Culpeper Media Network, the Culpeper County Department of Economic Development, Culpeper County Voter Registration and Election Office and the Town of Culpeper Economic Development.

Daniel Technology Center, Germanna Community College 18121 Technology Drive, Culpeper Thursday, Oct. 26 6:30 p.m.

Board of Supervisors Jefferson District Chuck Duncan Brad Rosenberger Stevensburg District Bill Chase Cedar Mtn. District Jack Frazier

School Board Stevensburg District Elizabeth Hutchins Marshall Keene Jefferson District Michelle North Cedar Mtn. District Betsy Smith

Moderator for Oct. 5, 12 will be Frank Bossio. Moderator for Oct. 26 will be Chris Pearson.

Candidate information will be available at the forums.

The event will be live broadcast and available via live stream at www.culpepermedianetwork.org/watch-live.For questions about the forum, contact the Chamber of Commerce at 540-825-8628.

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A realtor and a builder answer questions on building your dream home Dawn Arruda and Dan Atkins work together to make it easier on homeowners Dawn Arruda, RE/MAX Regency and Dan Atkins, of Atkins Homes, answer questions about how they work together to build the perfect home for a customer.

1. Realtor: What is the benefit to the client for you to work with a builder?

Dawn: A realtor helps their client understand new construction contracts and the builder's process for delivering a new home. The realtor should also make sure the lenders keep communication lines open, as they need to be involved throughout the transaction. Buying a brand new home is a complex process and can be overwhelming.

That's what I am here for; to answer questions and watch over the details. I keep the process on track and make sure upgrades/custom features are completed. Good communication is very important so there are no surprises. Setting, establishing and delivering the clients expectations is the key to a

Pictured are examples of an Atkins Homes Custom Build and Master Bath for the Summerfield Model.

successful transaction. Our goal is to have a happy buyer.

2. Builder: What is the benefit to the client for you to work with the realtor?

Dan: Dawn and I are a team. We collaborate on design and finishes throughout the home when building a spec home or designing a plan.

She also works with me to market my properties and find prospective buyers. Often, she acts as my liaison with a client to ensure they understand my timelines and keeps them informed when decisions need to be made so I can deliver their home on time.

3. Builder: What should clients look for when choosing a builder?

Dan: Work with someone you can trust and has a solid reputation in the community for delivering quality craftsmanship on time and at cost. Look at the online reviews, go to their website and ask your agent to walk through the builder's homes.

You will get a feel for the quality of the job when you see it in person.

A reputable builder also needs to employ a professional team and have open communication with their client so that he can be responsive to the customers needs.

4. Realtor: What should clients look for when choosing a realtor?

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Dan Atkins (left) and Dawn Arruda build the perfect partnership between builder and realtor.

Dawn: You should always factors including if a lot has to be interview realtors and get to know found, contractors, financing… them as a professional. Ask for 7. Realtor: As a realtor, how their sales stats. If listing your can working with the builder for property; ask how the realtor will your clients help them get the market your home and support you, best “bang for their buck” when do they understand the market for designing /choosing a plan for your area, are they part time or full their new home? time. Review their online website Dawn: Every builder is different. and client feedback. The bottom What is a standard feature for line is work with someone you feel one, might be a costly upgrade for comfortable with, can trust and has another. I make sure my buyers your back. know that upgrades come at a cost 5. Builder: What is the time and help them clearly understand frame for building a house? Does the difference between standard it make a difference whether it's and upgrades. It is best to make a custom design or an existing sure each client gets the house they home plan? What are the benefits want with the upgrades they can of a new build? afford.

Dan: My goal is to deliver their 8. Realtor/Builder: How new home in 6 months or less. can the client best use the Weather is always a factor. I have relationship between the realtor several plans to choose from and the builder to make the whole that are popular on my website process easier and less stressful?

(Atkinshomes.com) that will meet Dawn: The most important most client's needs. An existing thing is to ask questions and have plan is always less expensive good communication. Make your because the build is a known cost selections in a timely manner to stay verses a designer plan from scratch. on target and on budget.

A client can change my designs to Dan: What helps me the most is fit their needs, draw a new plan or to get the important decisions about they can bring their own design to design changes and selections the table. Building new allows you made on time. Delays and last to choose what you want and get minute changes can impact the the latest building code updates whole project. My team and I including energy efficiency. always try to work around last 6. Realtor: As a realtor, is it minute changes and compromise possible for you to help get the but they can create delays. clients in their new build sooner Communication is key! if you work directly with the 9. Builder/Realtor: What is the builder? best time of year to buy/build a Dawn: Because I am involved home? in the entire process and work Dan: That usually depends on closely with my builder, I know the the climate. Generally, the best important decisions that must be time to start building is late spring, made to stay on time and stay on summer and early fall. budget. I can also negotiate any Dawn: The best time to buy changes. Some builders may have for inventory choice is spring. fall; longer time frames based on many September through December.

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The Culpeper AirFest drew in thousands of airplane enthusiasts last weekend at the Culpeper Regional Airport. An overcast morning gave way to a beautiful afternoon filled with warbirds, acrobatic planes and bombers.

Art Nalls' always crowd-pleasing Harrier was one of the highlights along with pyrotechnics added to the bomber demostration.

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Celebrate Austrialia this week

When was the last time you had an Australian wine in your glass?

That's a tough question for many wine consumers and you might have to dig deep to remember exactly when.

Australia is among some of the largest wine producing countries in the world and it's fair to say they have experienced incredible highs and lows.

More recently, as in a few decades ago, Australia saw explosive growth.

According to Wine Australia - an Australian Wine and Grape Authority, from 1995 to 2005 the number of wine companies more than doubled (to more than two thousand); the grape crush more than doubled and vineyard plantings tripled. The export market quadrupled in value and certainly, the United States was a major player in that big export number, particularly in the "cheap and cheerful" sector.

I think we all encountered a few Australian budget wines with cute critters on the label back in the day. As you might expect, that turned out to be a double edged sword for Australia.

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opposite end of the spectrum, restaurants were showcasing high-end, luxury brands from Australia in the form of big shirazes from Barossa Valley with mega scores and reviews, but there was no middle ground.

After a good run with high alcohol, fruit forward reds the consumer palate began to evolve in search of more variety and balance and Australia wasn't considered a source for this style.

Unfortunately, at the same time, around 2008, the Australian dollar hit an all time high against the U.S. dollar, putting the brakes on those big bulk export numbers.

As if it couldn't get any worse, then Australia fell victim to a number of natural disasters including floods, fires and drought. Consumers moved on to the next "it" region, I think it was Malbec from Argentina and restaurants abandoned Aussie category. As someone who has been in the industry long enough to experience all of that, it was very sad. Australia became the red-headed step child in terms of sales.

Fast forward to now, and I'm very happy to report that things seem to be finally turning around for the Aussies. Much like a boomerang, they are coming back! (I couldn't resist.) The currency has leveled out and it seems a new generation of winemakers are on a mission to produce a variety of wines from many grapes other than shiraz and in different regions with cooler climates than Barossa.

We're seeing beautiful dry rieslings, elegant cabernets and seductive pinot noirs. Prices are what you would expect for such quality and according to the Wine Australia Export Report, sales of wines more than $25 were up 17 percent in the U.S. for the year ended June 2017.

If you haven't taken a look at Australian wine lately, it's worth checking out. Should you want to fully immerse yourself in everything Australia, don't miss the Davis Street Down Under event on Sunday, October 22.

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Culpeper County Sheriff's Office: Oct. 11-17 Following are the county police reports from Oct. 11-17. Reports are provided by the law enforcement agency listed and do not imply guilt, however are the charges placed by the CCSO.

Lisa Marie Kilby

Age: 34, White/Female Hgt./Wgt.: 5-5/120 Hair/Eye: Blonde/Blue Last known: 126 Bend Farm Rd., Fredericksburg, Va. Wanted for: Sentence to Community Based Corrections

Hugo Alberto Vasquez Age: 38, White/Male Hgt./Wgt.: 5-7/158 Hair/Eye: Black/Brown Last known: 600 Friendship Way 202, Culpeper, Va. Wanted for: Fail to Appear.

Bayshaun Shaquille Lindsay

Age: 20, Black/Male Hgt./Wgt.: 5-10/175 Hair/Eye: Black/Brown Last known: 502 S. Main St. 5, Culpeper, Va. Wanted for: Credit Card Theft, Credit Card Fraud and Fail to Appear.

Ever Campos Romero Campos Age: 30, White/Male Hgt./Wgt.: 5-8/200 Hair/Eye: Black/Brown Last known: 1848 Magnolia Cir., Culpeper, Va. Wanted for: Fail to Appear.

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Oct. 11 Steven John Grant, 40, 18000 block Brightwood Lane, Jeffersonton, contempt of court Cindy Barber, 57, 20000 block Coblee Lane, Richardsville, possession of marijuana Oct. 12 Brandon Kendell Smith, 27, 2000 block Orange Road, Culpeper, failure to comply with support order Corey Larnce Thomas, 25, 2000 Gold Finch Drive, Culpeper, probation violation on felony charge (three counts) Oct. 13 Daniel Morgan Gass, 21, 8000 block Garlot Drive, Annandale, possess or distribute controlled paraphernalia, driving with suspended or revoked

license, possession of schedule I, II controlled substance Bryan Christophger Paige, 39, 300 block Beechnut St., Fredericksburg, driving under the influence of alcohol Travis Lee Johnson, 36, 14000 block Racoon Ford Road, Culpeper, driving after forfeiture of license, driving under the influence of alcohol, possession of marijuana Adonis Gardell Hicks, 41, 200 block Heaton Court, Purcellville, probation violation on felony charge, probation violaton on misdemeanor charge Oct. 15 Andrew Quinn Carroll, 33, 13000 block Lake Court, Culpeper, drunk in public, profane language Precell Savoy Ward III, 27, 50 block Oak Ridge Lane, Reva, driving under the influence of alcohol, driving with suspended or revoked license, prohibited acts by contractor Oct. 16 Mark Lewis Jenkins, 30, 400 block Harris Hollow Road, Washington, probation violation on felony charge

Michael Bedford Whiteside, 16000 block Newby Shop Road, Elkwood, driving while intoxicated Christopher Robert Wehrle, 28, 31000 block Eagle Hill Trail, Fredericksburg, grand larceny, stolen property with intent to sell, larceny (two counts), conspiring to trespass or commit larceny Andrew Carroll Quinn, 33, 13000 block Lake Court, Culpeper, drunk in public, profane language Peggy Ann Jenkins, 33, 10000 block Rumsey Road, Rapidan, possession of schedule I, II controlled substance (four counts) Daniel Alan Malack, 54, 70 block Judy Lane, Front Royal, reckless general, accident, driver not report with death/injury/damage Oct. 17 Darious Demonte Horton, 22, 400 block E. Chandler St., Culpeper, contempt of court Joshua Lyndon Douglas, 26, 15000 block Peregrine Drive, Amissville, fugitive from justice

Culpeper Town Police: Oct. 2-8 Following are the police reports from Oct 2-8. Reports are provided by the law enforcement agency listed and do not imply guilt, however are the charges placed by the police department.

Oct. 2 Renaldo Nehemiah Waters, 37, no fixed address, Culpeper, failure to appear Christina Karen Dean, 33, 700 block Fairfax St., Culpeper, forging, uttering (two counts), attempt to commit noncapital offense, larceny of bank notes, checks Oct. 3 Shane Jason Petrowski, 39, 600 block Willis Lane, Culpeper, failure to appear Marc Christopher O'Hara, 46, 1300 block Monarch St., Culpeper, drunk in public, profane language Oct. 4 Darquan Marcell Carter, 19, 1900 block Birch Dr., Culpeper, failure to appear Darrell L. Pinn, 34, 600 block N. East St., Culpeper, concealment, price alter merchandise

Linda Marie Weakley, 50, 800 block E. Piedmont St., Culpeper, concealment, price alter merchandise, conspiracy to commit felony, stolen property with intent to sell, larceny Charles Henry Dodson Jr., 21, 600 block N. East St., Culepper, concealment, price alter merchandise Oct. 5 Kayla Marie Richards, 25, 1500 block Weakley Hollow Road, Syria, possession of schedule I, II controlled substance David Neal Bright, 26, 10000 block Old Marsh Road, Bealeton, failure to appear Tyeisha Andreal Bumbrey, 24, 700 block Belle Court, Culepper, failure to pay fines, costs or penalties Quinton Jerome Williams, 24, 1800 block Picadilly Circus, Culpeper, possession of controlled substances Oct. 6 Regina C. Fincham, 34, 500 block Fairfax St., Culpeper, drunk in public, profane language James Christopher Pullen, 34, 1300 block Spring Meadow Lane, Culpeper, stalking Damian Geer, 26, 9400 block

Sperryville Pike, Culpeper, embezzlement Oct. 7 Donald O'Neal Washington, 61, 1300 block Old Fredericksburg Raod, Culpeper, trespass, after being forbidden to do so Jason Allen Hulverson, 40, 1100 block Oakmont Court, Culpeper, violate protective orders Estuardo Morales, 27, 700 block N. West St., Culpeper, no driver's license, driving under the influence of alcohol Bobby Bennett, 39, 200 block W. Evans St., Culpeper, assault and battery - family member Juan Estuardo Gomez Martinez, 28, 2000 block Magnolia Circle, Culpeper, driving under the influence of alcohol Oct. 8 Robert Randy McCloud Jr., 38, 200 block Sunset Lane, Culpeper, possession of controlled substances Laura Ann Gallihugh, 29, 5800 block W. Seminole Trail, Brightwood, possession of controlled substances

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Full Time Employment Seasonal Bell Ringer

for The Salvation Army’s 2017 Red Kettle Campaign. Nov. 16th - Dec. 24th. Volunteer & paid bell ringers. Fill out application at: The Salvation Army Family Store, 571 C James Madison Highway, Culpeper.

IN-HOUSE MECHANIC

for local site development company in Marshall,VA. Apply in person between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.

4235 Whiting Road, Marshall, VA 20115 Call 540-364-9600

P/T Seasonal Driver

for The Salvation Army, Culpeper.

To apply, please submit and application at www.salvationarmycareers.org (Job ID 587)

Universal Banker III

(Full Time) Primary duties include processing deposits, loan payments and cashing checks.

Responsible for Branch cash, including ordering and selling to the Federal Reserve, balancing the Vault on a daily basis; cross-train to open new accounts. Previous experience required. High school diploma or equivalent; excellent interpersonal communication skills; must be flexible and able to work all branch hours, including Saturdays. EOE.

Contact Cortney Bristow (540) 829-6084

Garage/Yard Sales

Holiday in October Craft Bazaar

Sat, Oct. 21, 2017 ● 9 am to 4 pm Woodcrafts, Handmade Ornaments, Pottery, Glasswork, Handpainted Gourds, Baby items, Quilts, Beaded Bags, More!

Artists & Crafters from VT, VA, MD, PA, NC, DC and Kenya Indoor Event - Free Admission All Proceeds Benefit Local Charities

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Request for Information Issue Date: October 11, 2017 RFI# VRT101117

Driveway, Curb and Grade Repair Engineering Virginia Regional Transit 1099 Brandy Knoll Ct Culpeper, Va. 22701 Virginia Regional Transit is seeking information for engineering of repairs to the slope grade and parking area on the southeast entrance of the VRT Culpeper facility.

Responses can be received email, or by hand delivery or USPS to the address listed above.

The complete RFI can be found at www. vatransit.org

(Part-time) Primary duties include processing deposits, loan payments and cashing checks.

High school diploma or equivalent; excellent interpersonal communication skills; must be flexible and able to work all branch hours, including Saturdays. EOE.

Contact Cortney Bristow (540) 829-6084

Security Gate Attendant

wanted for part-time work, year around position in Northern Fauquier. Needed Fridays 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with potential for additional hours. $13 to $14 per hr. depending on experience. Responsible for controlling entry and exit to prevent unauthorized gate access to a private property. Pleasant work environment, background check required. Please send resume to

openclassified@yahoo.com or call 540-253-5217 for an application.

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The Town of Culpeper has initiated a project that will address pedestrian and road improvements along Sperryville Pike from the Blue Ridge Avenue intersection to the sidewalk that extends from Riverdale Circle.

A. Morton Thomas and Assoc., Inc. (AMT), will be working in the area soon, for various survey and study activities that are necessary

to complete the above project.

Surveys will commence on or about October 20, 2017 and will be completed in about 30 days.

It will be necessary for AMT to establish the location of property lines in the project area in order to accurately locate the parcels of land involved in the project, including the boundary of the public right of way along Route 522.

Culpeper Food Closet Need of the Week

Free Estimates • Installation & Repair • Residential & Commercial • New Homes or Remodel Work

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This week:

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The Culpeper Food Closet is an outreach ministry of St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 120 N. Commerce street. Call 825-1177.

Excavation

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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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culpeper CANDIDATE FORUMS. The Culpeper Chamber of Commerce, along with the Culpeper Times, Culpeper Media Network, the Culpeper County Department of Economic Development, the Town of Culpeper Economic Development and the Culpeper County Voter Registration and Election Office hosted the secondof three candidate's forums Oct. 12. Culpeper Mayor candidate Mike Olinger along with Town Council candidates Hank Milans, Keith Price, Pranas Rimeikis, Jon Russell and William Yowell answered questions from chamber members and the audience.

COURT JESTER. Culpeper County Sheriff Office Deputy Nate Jasper was honored by the Culpeper Task Force on Domestic Violence for his work at the Culpeper Courthouse. Jasper is known for his magic act that helps bring a smile to the faces of youth who come through the doors for domestic violence cases.

CELEBRATING 100 YEARS. Merchant's Grocery celebrated 100 years of operation Oct. 14. Pictured are (from left to right) Neal Deane, Mike Hicks, Merchant's Grocery President Chris Smythers, Scott Hansen, Robbie Surratt and Bruce Davis.

Want to submit photographs? Email Editor Jeff Say at jsay@culpepertimes.com.