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The people that bring you the Culpeper Times

Tom Spargur, Publisher & Group Sales Director My passion is being a part of a team that brings readers and advertisers the best possible newspaper every week. We create special theme pages in the Culpeper Times that enable businesses to highlight and promote what they do best. In addition, we publish many stand-alone magazines, such as Treasures of Culpeper, Chamber Community Guide, Culpeper AirFest, Piedmont Soap Box Derby and the popular Best of the Best of Culpeper special section each year.

I am dedicated to helping build local businesses no matter how large or small they are. Every business is important to our community and is a priority at the Culpeper Times. We ensure that each business receives exceptional client service. Our advertisers run in the paper as promised at affordable rates and receive the target market penetration they need for their business to thrive. Free color is included in every ad we offer.

The Culpeper Times reaches more than 16,250 readers each week. It is delivered to more than 300 locations in Culpeper and the neighboring communities of Orange, Madison, Remington and Warrenton weekly and we are delivering the maximum outreach benefits to our advertisers. We hear it over and over again from our advertisers—the Culpeper Times delivers results! That is very rewarding to the Culpeper Times team and it motivates us to bring our A game every day.

It is a pleasure to work with the dedicated and passionate team at the Culpeper Times and serve such a wonderful community!

Jeff Say, Editor I love telling Culpeper’s stories. Everyone has a tale to tell—happy, sad, inspiring or educational. My mission at the Culpeper Times is to capture those stories and share them with our readers throughout the community.

The goal of a community newspaper is to inform its citizens. We work hard to meet that goal with hard-hitting news stories, features on local businesses, profiles of our local students and an extensive events section. If there’s a community event, I’m probably there or have someone there taking photos of it. I constantly hear “You’re everywhere,” and that warms my heart. We strive to be an integral part of our community and being part of important activities and events is essential to meeting that goal. Whether it’s the annual Piedmont Area Soap Box Derby, The Rusty Bowers Suicide Prevention Coalition Walk, Pamper Me Pink or the annual Airfest—you’ll find us there.

In addition, I develop content for our Treasures of Culpeper magazine, which comes out twice a year and for the annual Culpeper Chamber of Commerce Community Guide and Business Directory. These products connect us with our neighbors and local businesses.

They provide us with an opportunity to share community insight and tell the stories that connect us.

I’m a Culpeper resident. My wife Sarah is a teacher at Emerald Hill Elementary School and my three daughters—Mady, Maura and Maci—all attend or will attend Culpeper schools.

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Wellspring Health Services appoints Boone as executive director Wellspring Health Services of Culpeper has been bringing new and innovative healthcare to the region for almost a year. Providing access to both family practice and walk-in services every day of the week from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Wellspring’s hybrid model of care has been well received by the community.

With the desire to continue increasing patient access and expanding service lines, Wellspring Health Services is pleased to announce that Sandy Boone, former Culpeper Chamber Boone of Commerce president/CEO, joined the Wellspring team as executive director Oct. 16.

Boone brings more than 20 years’ experience in health and wellness, an extensive background in business, and valuable community connections to the Wellspring team. She will play a key role in Wellspring’s future.

Boone has been impressed by the depth of services that Wellspring Health Services has brought to the community. “My goal is to build on the solid foundation that has been established and ensure that we continue to put programs and services in place that enable our community to get the comprehensive care they need locally,” stated Boone.

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(Editor's note: This is the thirteenth 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!)

Grade: 8th School: Culpeper Middle School Hobbies: Playing video games, soccer, drawing, time with friends including skating Why I joined Youth Council: I was interested in joining because it seemed like the best way to work with my community to help them better understand what is important to kids my age and what we need in Culpeper. I also like how it feels to help others which Culpeper Youth does.

How to make Culpeper a better place: Culpeper Youth helps plan events that bring people together which makes us more connected. I think the social events we have planned and will plan help us get to know one another better which makes Culpeper a better place to live. We get to hear lots of different views, and adults learn more about those my age. I have enjoyed meeting new people and hope I get to help plan more events that let people come together.

Election Day is Tuesday and candidates filed their final campaign finance reports this week.

In the race for District 30 Delegate, Democratic challenger Ben Hixon has raised $143,495.61 since the beginning of the year - including $71,556.59 in the final filing period from Oct. 1 through Oct. 30.

Hixon’s biggest contributor has been WinVa, with $4,872.03.

Republican incumbent Nick Freitas for District 30 has raised $57, 578.24.

Freitas’ biggest supporter has been John Miska, with $1,720.00.

In the race for District 18 Delegate, Democratic nominee Tristan Shields has raised $42,876.59, with his largest contributor being WinVa with $1,872.03 donated. Green Party candidate Will King has received $60,411.38 in contributions - with the largest amount coming from himself in for $210,84. Republican incumbent Michael Webert has raised $90,106.94 including $41,399.44 in the final finaling from Oct. 1 through Oct. 26. His largest contributor was BDC Founders PAC with $6,000.

In local races, the Stevensburg School District race saw challenger Marshall Keene raise $9,560.84, with eight donors contributing $100 or more.

Incumbent Elizabeth Hutchins raised $1,535 with two donors over $100.

In the Board of Supervisor Jefferson District race, challenger Chuck Duncan funded his own campaign with a loan for $5,600. Incumbent Brad Rosenberger raised $6,900.62 with more than $5,600 of his own money going toward the total.

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Emerald Hill Elementary celebrates 20 years

By Jeff Say

CULPEPER TIMES STAFF WRITER

Emerald Hill Elementary School celebrated 20 years of operation Oct. 31.

Principals, teachers and parents remembered the hard work it went into getting the school ready for students - nearly two months after the school year started.

Students who eventually would go to EHE were being taught at Floyd T. Binns, prior to it being renovated into a middle school.

Jim Allen, the first principal at the school, recalled the hard work it took to get students and faculty moved at a luncheon honoring the 20th anniversary Tuesday.

“It was busy because we started out at Floyd T. Binns because the building was not ready,” Allen said.

“We did it over a week’s time - moving a class or two, but we had everybody in here Oct. 31. It just took a lot of work.”

That tradition of hard work has continued at the school, said current principal Pam Gatewood.

“I think there’s a certain tradition here at Emerald Hill,” Gatewood said. “One of the things we

were looking at with our yearbook, is that we were one of the first schools to have white boards. We were just thinking about something so insignificant was significant back then.”

Leading up to the opening, Allen said parents would drive boxes over in pickups and teachers and the administration would work until 9 p.m. at night in an effort to have the school ready for students. They moved kindergarten first, followed by first and second grade, third and fourth and finally fifth grade.

“We knew the end was in sight so we were ready,” Allen said. “I thought we were going to miss the old building, but we got up here and then I never wanted to go back.”

Russell Houck, now executive director of student services for Culpeper County Public Schools, was the assistant principal at the time.

He remembers wondering what would happen to Binns with the students leaving.

“I stayed behind at Binns until the final grade level left,” Houck said.

“I remember doing the announcements that day and thinking about how the Binns building had been a Culpeper public school

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The Emerald Hill Eagle hugs students on Oct. 31 as the school celebrated its 20th anniversary. since 1949. At that point we had no idea if the building was going to be used again. To be honest, it was a melancholy day for me.”

But while it was sad to leave Binns, there was a joy in opening the new school.

Pam Baker returned on Tuesday. She was the gifted teacher at EHE in 1997 when they moved and she recalled her first impressions of the school.

“It was beautiful, it took a lot of work to open it but it paid off,” Baker said. “The kids were all in awe of everything.”

First grade teacher Gail Tremmel has been at the school for all 20 years. She said the spirit of Em-

erald Hill lives on.

“It was a very lively, spirited crew,” she said.

CCPS superintendent Dr. Tony Brads congratulated the school in 20 years.

“They put children first, they serve the community well,” Brads said. “It’s a well-maintained school.

It’s a very welcoming environment.

Stevensburg District School Board representative Elizabeth Hutchins said that EHE has been a success story for 20 years for CCPS. “It definitely took care of a need, the growth up here,” Hutchins said.

“I thought the staff did a great job transitioning up here and it’s been a great school ever since.”

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Warrenton Dermatology marking 20 years of dermatologic service ➤ Advancement of technology has helped in battle of skin cancer

By Jeff Say

CULPEPER TIMES STAFF WRITER

Warrenton Dermatology will be marking 20 years of helping the community with dermatology and cosmetic care next year.

Founded in 1998 by Lisa Sherman, the business has been operated by Dr. Juan Carlos Caballero for the last 10 years, providing high-quality dermatology care to Fauquier County.

Caballero, a board certified dermatologist, has expanded his staff from eight to 15 in the past several years, adding another physician’s assistant and another esthetician.

In addition to Caballero, Physician’s Assistants Audrey Bunch

and Heather Callahan and Tammy Golden licensed master esthetician and Nada Romero, licensed Esthetician, help meet the needs of the community.

Caballero said his staff is highly trained and have a similar style.

“They’ve worked with me, trained with me, so they pretty much have the same practice style that I have,” Caballero said.

Caballero referred to the “epidemic” of skin cancer and how that has driven residents into his facility.

“We’ve definitely expanded our services,” Caballero said. “We’ve essentially just been trying to keep up with the demand. There is an epidemic of skin cancer in this country. We are just basically trying to accommodate the needs of our patients in our community.

We do serve a very large medicare population.

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The office has met the demand of the expanding skin therapy center with a second esthetician and have helped steer patients in the right direction for their skin care needs.

“So that way they are able to age better and more gracefully,” Caballero said.

In 20 years, Caballero has said there have been multiple advancements, including the treatment of advanced melanoma.

“We are almost getting to the point where if these cancers are detected early, the cure rates are significantly higher,” he said.

Some of the breakthrough treatments include MOHS surgery, a technique that allows removal of non-melanoma skin cancers in a cosmetic pleasing way.

Warrenton Dermatology does not perform MOHS, but he said the practice will refer patients to a surgeon who will.

Warrenton Dermatology will be hosting an open house Nov. 9 to help spread awareness of their cosmetic offerings.

“The open houses are geared toward the cosmetic base of the practice,” Caballero said.

“We do have a pretty large existing medical dermatology base, but a lot of these patients also are interested in safe cosmetic procedures that are offered through the practice. It’s a real informal and fun way for patients to learn about the latest cosmetic procedures available.”

Warrenton Dermatology and Skin Care Therapy Center is located at 28 Blackwell Park Lane, #302. Phone 540-341-1900.

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Raising awareness of melanoma and nonmelanoma skin cancers is paramount to keeping the community safe and healthy, he said.

“Most of what we do is skin cancer prevention, detection and management,” Caballero said. “So part of the main things we do as part of our routine skin cancer screenings is education. As we increase awareness of this epidemic, we feel people are coming to see their dermatologist earlier. That gives us the opportunity to educate our patients much earlier and hopefully prevent a lot of the behaviors that lead to problems down the road.”

About 80 percent of the doctor’s patients have come to the center for medical dermatology whether a pre-cancer screening, case of acne, eczema, psoriasis or skin allergies. With lifespans increasing, advances in cosmetic technology have now given qualified and experienced dermatologists a number of non-invasive products to combat sagging skin, double chins and wrinkles.

“As the interest in cosmetic procedures and developments in the cosmetic world, we also try to keep up with that,” Caballero said. “The demand has been there, our patients are living longer, people remain in the workforce longer and people want to look the way they feel.”

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Randy Smoot arraigned on murder, assault charges ➤ Flint Hill suspect arrested seven times since 2008

By Patty Hardee

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Randy Lynn Smoot, charged in the death of Jonas “Jay” Alther, was arraigned in Rappahannock County District Court last Thursday, October 26. The arraignment was held by video conference from the Rappahannock Shenandoah Warren Regional Jail in Front Royal, where Smoot is being held without bond.

Rappahannock County Sheriff’s investigator James Jones charged the 47-yearold Flint Hill resident with aggravated malicious wounding after Smoot allegedly assaulted Alther with a heavy object, believed to be an industrial flashlight.

According to Sheriff Connie Compton, when the RCSO responded to a call for a welfare check at Alther’s house a few min-

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by EMS and transported to Inova Fairfax hospital, where [he] remained hospitalized through the weekend.”

He succumbed to his injuries on Sunday, said Compton.

That same day, Smoot was also charged with 1sts degree murder. He has retained Warrenton attorney Mark Williams and will appear in court for a preliminary hearing on December 19.

A check of court records shows that Smoot has been charged seven other times on various misdemeanors and felonies since 2008.

Several charges were dismissed or dropped. Others resulted in convictions after plea bargaining.

Two charges were amended down, including a 2012 charge of a third incidence of DWI in five to 10 years. That felony charge was certified to the grand jury.

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➤ Wild, from Page 8 and tear at the beach as Hurricane Jose passed by. Going outside meant being scoured by moisture-laden, persistent winds of 30 miles per hour or more, with higher gusts. Finally, on Wednesday (Sept. 20), the wind and ocean calmed, and we enjoyed sunny skies, gentle breezes and daytime temperatures in the 80s for the rest of the week.

I spent most dawns on the beach watching ghost crabs, which had fascinated me since my first visit to an Atlantic beach as a child. At night, these small land crabs venture into the surf, hunting small prey and scavenging for other bits of food brought in by the waves. Their coloring helps them blend into the sandy environment, appearing ghostlike as they scurry around the beach. As the sun comes up, they dig burrows away from the surf, taking shelter in them from sun and predators during the day.

As with observing other skittish wildlife, I’ve learned that sitting still and softening my gaze to bring my peripheral vision more fully into play enables me to easily detect the crabs’ movement in the dim light. By my being still, the crabs also begin to take me for granted as part of the scenery. Occasionally one would stop its excavating and stare at me — or perhaps past me — from the edge of its burrow. Was it assessing me as a potential predator, pondering the

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Among the shorebirds working the beach were several species of gull, including herring, laughing and ringbilled. And ubiquitous little sanderlings, emblematic of the Outer Banks, constantly followed the waves in and out, foraging for prey carried in by the water. Flying over the water, skimmers and pelicans also searched for food. We saw no dolphins or whales this year, perhaps because of Hurricane Jose.

Sometimes I watched the dunes from a deck. Graceful sea oats waved from their tops, and the sheltered side was thick with waxy shrubs and other plants, offering good habitat for insects, lizards, catbirds and other smallish animals. Large dragonflies and yellow cloudless sulphur butterflies often flew over the vegetation, never alighting. On the other side of the house, attached to the carport, a large black and yellow garden spider had constructed a web that, while shabby, snared enough insects to keep her fed.

Taking advantage of the wonderful weather, a few housemates joined me Wednesday morning for one of my favorite short walks on the Currituck Sound side of Corolla, near the Currituck Beach Lighthouse. The boarded walkway there took us through thick wetland forest and through marsh that has mostly been taken over by tall, nonnative grasses and reeds. At the end, a pier offered a great view of the sound.

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The tide had receded, leaving exposed mudflats marked by the tracks of birds, mammals and snakes. Out in the sound, a small blue heron hunted in the shallows, while a flock of elegant royal terns noisily staged excursions from a bar of mud that stuck out of the water.

After the walk, my friends headed for the lighthouse while I strolled over to the Whalehead Club to look for more wildlife. Originally built for well-off waterfowl hunters in the 1930s, the house had been restored to its former art deco splendor and turned into a museum. The well-groomed grounds adjoin a county park and offered beautiful old live oaks, a small pond, and a spit that reaches out into the sound.

As I walked around the pond, I saw numerous eastern painted turtles poking their heads above the surface and dozens of small frogs jumped into the water. In the shallows, a small blue heron hunted for such prey.

But what really caught my eye were the numerous dragonflies flying around the shrubs, grasses and reeds along the pond’s edge.

Occasionally they alighted but, typical of these insects, quickly flew off when I approached. As with the crabs, I sat on the ground and waited for them to come to me. I was soon rewarded with closeup views of the most common dragonfly at the pond, the eastern pondhawk, a medium-sized species found around water throughout much of the eastern United States. While the

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males are a lovely powdery blue, the females’ neon-green coloring is more eye-catching. A few damselflies, cousins of the dragonflies, alighted briefly near me.

In examining the vegetation, I also found a lovely black jumping spider with white markings, Eris flava. But the biggest thrill for me that day was to discover a one-inch, bright-green frog — a squirrel treefrog — asleep on the thin brown trunk of a tiny, dead holly right in front of me. I might have missed it had it chosen to take its daily slumber on any of the surrounding green plants instead.

Later that day, I indulged one of my favorite Outer Banks rituals — eating a crabcake at the Blue Point restaurant.

This year, some of my housemates and I ate on the new outdoor deck, which offered great views of the sound.

Taking a break to walk along water’s edge, I discovered a young northern watersnake making its way through the water, quickly disappearing into the thick vegetation of the marsh there.

The day ended with a beautiful sunset, drinks on the beach and, for me, more wildlife observations — a day in paradise for this critter lover. © 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.

Hank G. Milans III for Culpeper Town Council

Running for the Right Reasons If elected, I will work diligently towards the following: Development - Expanding Recreation - By promoting recreational opportunities the restoration of downtown for our youth with a community center and public pool beyond Davis Street. that will help to build unlimited possibilities within our area and our community I have called Culpeper my home since 1969 when my father purchased NAPA Auto Parts here. After serving in the U.S Army, I owned my store in Warrenton. After selling the NAPA stores I worked in the road construction business for 17 years. In 2003 I began work for the Town of Culpeper in the Engineering Department and was name “Employee of the Month” on three occasions. My last job was project Manager for the Inner Loop (Colonel Jameson Boulevard). I have since retired.

Current Community Service: Associations and Volunteer Service: • Board of Directors of Culpeper Renaissance, • Culpeper Jaycees *1969-1985) Served Inc. (CRI); Member of the 3rd Thursday Concert as President (1977-’78), Regional Series; Member of the Finance, Design, Director (’78-’79), State Vice President Organization, and Promotions Committees; (’79-’80), Jaycee International Senator • Member of CEDAC (Culpeper Economic (’80), and President of the Virginia Development Advisory Committee); Jaycees Life Member Associations (’84); • Member of the 4th of July Committee; • Board of Directors of the Culpeper YMCA • Member of the Culpeper Mid-Day Lions; Authorized and Paid for by Supporters of Hank • Member of Town of Culpeper Parks & Recreation Milans, Canidate for Culpeper Town Council Commission

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Culpeper Lion Clubs screened nearly 2,500 students this year as part of their annual sight and hearing screenings in the community.

Part of the Lions Club’s mission is to “help the blind in their crusade against darkness” and to help rid the world of preventable and reversible blindness. Their mission came from a meeting in 1925 when Helen Keller spoke to the group and they took on the crusade. Since then, the club has grown to include 1.3 million members worldwide.

In Culpeper, the Mid-Day Lions Club and ‘92 Lions Club work tirelessly to check area students and help refer them vision specialists.

The Culpeper Mid-Day Lions club started in August 1960 with 35 members, accommodating business people who couldn’t meet at other times of the day. Over the years, they’ve sold fruit, brooms and other items but have used bingo as their primary fundraiser for several years. Since July, they’ve raised $21,000. Last year, they donated more than $50,000 for vision, scholarships and for Christmas shopping for the needy.

“We want to give back to our community and be in a position to impact our local community,” MidDay Lions Club President Chris

Culpeper Mid-Day Lions Club member Bob McCall demonstrates the device used to check children's eyes for the sight screening.

Settle said.

The Lions Clubs referred 358 students for vision and another 85 for hearing. “”It’s long days, but it’s rewarding work,” said Sight and Hearing Chair Jimmy Calhoun.

There are four doctors and one vision center that support the efforts of the Lions Clubs. Students that are referred to America’s Best get two pairs of glasses and if parents are unable to play for expenses, the Lions Club will make the payment.

To learn more about the Lions Clubs in the area or to join, call Culpeper Mid-Day Lions Club President Chris Settle at 540-2228060 or ‘92 Lions Club President Ann Laster at 540-825-1570.

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Father-daughter duo tackle Virginia's oldest unsolved serial killings ➤ Pardoe, Hester will host a lecture about their latest true crime novel at the library Nov. 4

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Virginia’s oldest unsolved string of serial killings will be discussed at Culpeper County Library Saturday.

Authors Blaine Pardoe and his daughter Victoria Hester will host a lecture about their latest true crime novel “A Special Kind of Evil: The Colonial Parkway Serial Killings,” Nov. 4 at 3 p.m.

In the top 15 on Amazon for serial killers and in the top four for the Mid Atlantic region, the novel dives into a string of four separate killings in the Tidewater region from 1986-89.

Pardoe, an Amissville author and Hester, a registered nurse by night, are the only father-daughter duo in true crime.

Eight victims, each killed in pairs and then staged so it looked like a car theft, the killings chilled the region in the late 80s and then

suddenly stopped.

Pardoe and Hester investigated the crimes, interviewing victim’s families, former investigators and researching court documents. Their findings included material investigators were already aware of, and new information that they passed on for the ongoing case.

There was certainly a type to the victims, with all of them being white and in the 14-27 age range.

“Whoever this was, he was very careful about who he chose,” Pardoe said. “I think a lot of people may have had interactions with him and not realized it.”

Pardoe was first approached about doing an article on the killings for Real Crime magazine, but quickly became hooked. He had done three other real crime novels with his daughter, but they had never tackled a serial killer before.

The research took about two and a half years from when they first started to when the book was published in July.

“We usually file FOIAs,” Hester said. “But because it’s an open case, we got shot down a lot. It was a lot of interviewing. We got a lot of information by interviewing older investigators who were retired. Some ➤ See Serial, Page 13

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➤ Serial, from Page 12 people wouldn’t talk.”

The case involved the Federal Bureau of Investigations, the Virginia State Police and multiple jurisdictions.

“What we wanted to do was tell the victim’s story in all of this,” Pardoe said.

“We wanted readers to identify with them.”

They also wanted to profile the killer, digging deeper into a mindset that very few understand.

“He was a hunter, he separated the victims and they were killed away from the vehicles,” Pardoe said.

“He staged the vehicle, moved the bodies, it’s a very long drawn out thing, versus someone who just likes to thrill kill,” Hester added.

Pardoe said the FBI categorized the suspect as an “organized killer,” someone who wouldn’t necessarily have a mental illness and someone that no one would expect to be a killer.

“They are very smart people,” Hester added.

The emotional investment of working on a story such as “A Special Kind of Evil,” can be taxing, Pardoe said.

“It’s hard not to, especially when you have to deal with the victim’s families,” Hester said.

The reward is possibly helping solve the crime, and several new tips have come in that the pair is passing along to family members and the authorities.

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“We had one that came into my blog, of someone who had attended our session in Yorktown,” Pardoe said.

“She said ‘oh yeah, my mother and father saw the vehicle the night of it, saw the two girls tied up. Saw a blue truck there.’ I was like I had never heard this from anybody.”

The book has garnered friendly arguments between father and daughter, as Pardoe believes a single killer was involved while Hester is of the mindset that at least two people were the killers.

Larry McCann, who founded Virginia’s Behavioral Crimes Unit and helped with research on the book, supports the two killer philosophy.

“In all the instances there are two people being killed, that’s a lot for one person, they are running the risk of one of them running away,” Hester said. “I feel like it would be a lot easier with two people.”

Pardoe says that the person who committed the crimes is a control freak, and in each case control was lost (the third killing may not have as the bodies have not been recovered).

The theory behind a couple being involved in the killings is that there was one dominant and one submissive individual. That would also explain why the killings suddenly stopped, as a killer wouldn’t continue on if their partner was no longer involved.

“The old thinking is that you’re

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in jail, dead or not in the country,” Hester said. “The new thinking is that there may have been a life change. The Green River Killer got married. It sounds dumb, but a life change to a serial killer could be like ‘I can’t do this anymore.’”

Pardoe and Hester have been promoting the book on TV, radio and podcasts and recently started their book tour through libraries where they researched.

“It is a marathon not a sprint,” Pardoe said.

In addition to the Culpeper lecture, they have ones scheduled in Newport News at the end of November and in January in Williamsburg.

That area is keenly interested in the case still.

“The people that live down there, it’s a creepy thought,” Pardoe said.

“Pretend this isn’t a serial killing, there’s potentially eight or more murderers just running around.”

Another chilling thought, especially for the authors, is that the killer may be in the audience at their lectures.

“You never know who might be in the audience at these types of things,” Pardoe said. “It’s part of the thrill, I guess.”

“A Special Kind of Evil,” is available on Amazon. It will not be for sale at the Culpeper Library, but the authors will sign copies of the novel if visitors bring them. The event is free to the public.

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Maker Energy Faire builds trust between students, local businesses

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After years of meticulous planning for the opening of the Maker Energy Faire, it finally became a reality.

On Oct. 28 at Eastern View High School, Career Partners and the Culpeper County school system teamed up to put on the faire. This partnership has been going on since 1997 and member Randi RichardsLutz has been impressed by it.

“It is very unique because it happens nowhere else that I’ve ever seen, and we have built a lot of trust between the business community and the school system,” she said.

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➤ Faire, from Page 14 are young,” said New Pathways, LLC member and former Culpeper County Administrator Frank Bossio.

There was a wide range of different tables displaying the creations coming from local community members. There was something for everyone, ranging from Legos for the kids, business creations for adults and cupcakes for all ages. Everyone was intrigued and had a memorable time. One of the favorites was the “Create a Cupcake” table by CCHS teachers Lisa Frazier and Jay Cohen. The students in Lisa Frazier’s finance class came up with the idea of cupcakes, and then it grew from there.

“We are teaching the kids to decorate cupcakes while using our fake money and allowing our child development students to interact with the kids,” said Frazier. Sophomore Laila Glymph was working the table and she was applying what she has learned in child development class, “It helps by showing how different people and kids interact.”

At the start of the day, the staff hoped for 1,000 people to show up and become immersed in the multiple different activities that were available. After a few hours, it was obvious that their goal would not only be achieved, but even exceed-

ed.

“We have had a huge response.

We have had a steady flow of people since 9 a.m.. We had 200 bags to give away and they were gone within the first hour,” said Richards-Lutz. The school was quickly flooded with participants from all ages eager to engage in all the community had to offer.

This faire is only the beginning of a bountiful future. Career Partners started with an Entrepreneurial Energy which developed the class called E Squared which is offered at both Eastern View and Culpeper County High Schools. They followed that up with the development of mock interviews, career expos and most recently the Maker Energy Faire. Building off of the Maker Energy Faire, Career Partners wants to create a “Maker Space.” This will be an open place where inventors can share their new and innovative ideas.

“We are hoping that this is going to be the seed and foundation of the Makers Energy program that Career Partners is hoping to launch in the near future,” said Culpeper Chamber of Commerce President/ CEO David Durr. The third stage is Virtual Learning and Virtual Reality. Although unsure of the start of Virtual Reality, they are eager to move forward to plan the next best thing.

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Why I joined E-Squared: Allie Carlton

Career Partners has made a huge impact in the community ever since it was founded in 1997. They started with Entrepreneurial Energy which was the launching pad for the business class, E Squared, at both Culpeper County High School and Eastern View. I was told by my teacher at the time, Mrs. Wendy Nerkowski, that taking E Squared would benefit me greatly. From what I had heard from other students I was on the edge. They had talked about how, in order for you to be successful within the program, you would have to prioritize it over everything else.

Nonetheless I decided to accept the challenge and see what journey it would take me on. Looking at where I am now and who I am now, I owe a lot of it to what I learned in that class and all the extraordinary people I met from Career Partners.

My E Squared teacher, Mrs. Beth Lane, asked me and my friend Ryan Eakins to have a table at the Maker Energy Faire. Although I was uncertain on what the faire was, I knew that it involved Career Partners and I was instantaneously on board with it. Through the Faire I got to talk to other community members not only about the benefits of E Squared but about how much I have learned from the members of Career Partners that I had the pleasure to meet.

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Proceeds go toward scholarships/ community projects. Contact Karen Laski at 540-825-4880 or Diane Muzzy at 540-825-0515.

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Off 2017 Annual Fund Raising Raffle Sale. The Team Jordan Annual Fund Raising Raffle is in fullswing ! If you haven't purchased your lucky Ticket or if you know of someone that might be interested please let me know and I will put you in touch with one of our ticket sales volunteer. We're also working to collect donated prizes for our Silent auction & Raffle Table, so if you can assist please let me know.

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and Fun Night to help raise money to support efforts to bring about awareness to suicide and support Local Prevention Programs. This Years Drawing will be held at Pepper's Grill, 791 Madison Road.

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by Nov. 10. Fruit will be available for pickup the week of Dec. 11.

For more information or to place and order, please contact one of the teachers listed below. Eastern View High School - Melessa Suder - 540-825-0621 ext. 2221. Culpeper High School - Laura Delano - 540825-8310 ext. 6412. Floyd T. Binns Middle School - Jamie Burkhardt - 540-829-9926 ext. 3374. Culpeper Middle School - Stephanie Emmel 540-825-4140 ext. 4506

FILM • “Safety Last!” (Hal Roach – Pathe, 1923) Harold Lloyd created what is considered the most recognizable image in silent comedy: the man dangling from a clock in “Safety Last!.” Joining forces with Hal Roach in 1915, the pair of former movie extras started a company to produce Lloyd’s films, and the comedian was soon one of the highest paid actors and biggest box-office draw. Bolstered by his success with a few early “thrill” shorts and inspired by a popular stunt performer known as “the human fly,” Lloyd was eager to make a feature-length film that would give audiences the same excitement. In the film, Lloyd’s country boy seeks fame and fortune in the big city and ends up as an unwitting human fly forced to scale a tall building, delivering Lloyd’s recipe for success: “a laugh, a scream and a laugh.” Lloyd’s frequent co-star and soon-to-be wife Mildred Davis appears as “The Girl.” Also on the program, a 1915 Harold Lloyd short, “Peculiar Patients’ Pranks.” Live musical accompaniment will be provided

by Andrew Simpson. 7:30 p.m.

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

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ststephensculpeper.net | Email: ssec@ststephensculpeper.net. 115 N. East St., Culpeper | Parking: 120 N. Commerce Street | 540-825-8786 | www.ststephensculpeper.net.

NOV. 3

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.

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.

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.

FILM • “Hud” (Paramount, 1963) Paul Newman received his third Academy Award nomination for his portrayal of the title character; the surly and unscrupulous son of a Texas rancher who locks horns with his father over business and family matters. Loosely based on Larry McMurtry’s debut novel, “Horseman, Pass By,” the film received a total of seven Oscar nominations winning three including Best Cinematography for James Wong Howe. “Hud” will be introduced by John Bailey, ASC. A member of the Library of Congress' National Film Board, John is an award-winning cinematographer whose films range from “American Gigolo,” “Groundhog Day” and “Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters” to this year's “How to Be a Latin Lover.” In October, he was elected as President of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

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

The Piedmont Area Soap Box Derby will host a benefit at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 4 featuring the Fabulous Hubcaps.

NOV. 4

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 • “Abbott and Costello Meet the Keystone Kops” (Universal, 1955) Bud Abbott and Lou Costello’s prolific work on radio, film and television made them one of the most popular comedy teams of the 1940s and early 1950s. “Meet the Keystone Kops,” one of the team’s later movies film efforts, is set in 1912 and follows the exploits of Bud and Lou (as Harry 'Slim' Pierce and Willie 'Tubby' Piper) as they purchase the Edison Movie Studio in Orange, New Jersey.

When discovering that the seller, Joseph Gorman (Fred Clark), swindled them, they follow the grifter to Hollywood where he has assumed the identity of a European director at Snavely Pictures.

7:30 p.m. Free, at the Library of Congress Packard Campus Theater located at 19053 Mt. Pony Rd. in Culpeper, VA. No reservations taken.

SOAP BOX DERBY FUNDRAISER • Piedmont

Area Soap Box Derby is hosting a benefit at 6:30 p.m. featuring The Fabulous Hubcaps & A Salute to Our Veterans at Tuscany Hall. Join us for a night of fun and dancing!

There will be a benefit auction, heavy hors d'oeuvres, adult beverages, and lots of dancing! Tickets are $50 per person. They are available for purchase at: A & B Kearns Trucking and Stone, Brown Harris Wealth Management, Gilmore's Automotive Service Center, K & M Lawn Garden & Arborist Supply, Luigi's Italian Restaurant, and Rosson & Troilo

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP • Culpeper

Toastmasters Club will host a Leadership Development workshop from 10:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. at the Culpeper County Library. Admission to the event is free, though pre-registration is required and can be done through https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ nov-4-leadership-developmentworkshops-tickets-38397048606.

For more information visit http:// culpeper.toastmastersclubs.org/ workshops.html.

NOV. 5

CHURCH • St. Stephen’s

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

CHURCH • Mountain View

Community Church's Sermon Topic: ""Daniel Take a Stand: The Great Softening!” 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

CHURCH • The Stevens Family,

a gospel music group will be singing and ministering at the 10 a.m. Morning Worship service at Family Community Church. The Stevens Family is from Warren, Ohio and has been traveling in music ministry since 1985. They have shared the platform with such respected groups as The Booth Brothers, The Dixie Melody Boys, Jeff and Sherri Easter, and many others.They have also appeared as featured artists at Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, TN. Everyone is invited to attend this inspiring morning of music. For more info call 825-9511.

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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.

NOV. 7

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

SIMULCAST • Dave Ramsey

Smart Money Event Live Simulcast will be hosted by Culpeper Baptist Church in the worship center on Nov 7, at 8 pm.

Over the last 25 years, millions of lives have been changed through Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University. Dave and his daughter Rachel Cruze will take the stage on November 7 in Phoenix, and we will stream the event in real time. We’d love for you to join us and learn the steps you and your family can take to live like no one else. The event is free and everyone is welcome.

Registration is requested, but not required, by calling the church office 825-8192.

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!

NOV. 8

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.

MEMORY CAFE • Memory

Cafe for individuals with dementia and their family/ friend caregivers are invited to share social time together at Country Cookin' in the Southgate Shopping Center at 2:30.

Alzheimer's Disease information will be available. For more information contact Bonnie at 547-4824 or bonnired@comcast.net.

NOV. 9

FILM • “The Desert Fox: The Story of Rommel” (20th CenturyFox, 1951) Based on the book by Desmond Young, this biographical film about German Field Marshal Erwin Rommel focuses on the period between his retreat from North Africa and his governmentdecreed death. An exceptional tactician, Rommel earns the respect not only of his own men but of the enemy. Directed by Henry Hathaway and starring James Mason in the title role, the film and book have been accused of playing a significant role in the creation of the Rommel myth, a view that Rommel was an apolitical, brilliant commander, opposed Nazi policies and was a victim of the Third Reich due to his (now disputed) participation in the 20 July 1944 plot against Adolf Hitler, while omitting Rommel's early association with the dictator. It is being shown in remembrance of the 75th anniversary of the Second Battle of El Alamein in Egypt (23 October–11 November 1942), a decisive battle of the Second World War won by the Allies. Rommel was in charge of the Panzer Army Africa composed of German and Italian infantry and mechanized units (tanks) during the battle. 7:30 p.m. Free, at the Library of Congress Packard Campus Theater located at 19053 Mt. Pony Rd. in Culpeper, VA. No reservations taken.

NOV. 10

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.

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!

NOV. 11

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

BREAKFAST • The Jefferson Ruritan Club together with the Jeffersonton Community Center will hold its monthly all-you-an-eat Country Breakfast from 8-11 a.m., at the Jeffersonton Community Center, 5073 Jeffersonton Rd., Jeffersonton (Rts. 802 & 621 off Rt. 229). Menu will include eggs, pancakes, sausage, bacon, fried apples, biscuits & gravy, pastries, orange juice & coffee.

Cost for the breakfast is $8 for adults, $5 for children 6-12 and under 6 is free. Carry-out will be available! All proceeds go to scholarships, local public service organizations & charities and maintaining the Community Center. All are welcome. For info,

SUBMIT YOUR EVENT! Want your event to appear in the Culpeper Times What's Happening expanded regional weekend calendar? Email editor Jeff Say at jsay@ culpepertimes.com. call 540-937-5119 or go to www. jeffersonvaruritanclub.org.

NOV. 12

CHURCH • St. Stephen’s

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. St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church: Address: 115 N. East St., Culpeper | Parking: 120 N. Commerce Street | 540-825-8786 | www. ststephensculpeper.net | Email: ssec@ststephensculpeper.net. 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.

NOV. 13

SPECIAL EVENT • Ignite Fitness will host Ability Beats with Carrie Ekins a Drums Alive Special Event from 6 to 7 p.m at Culpeper Baptist Church. To register: email us at sgregory@ ignitefitnessllc.com or call (540) 718-0147.Space & Equipment is limited, so don’t delay!

Please wear athletic clothing and tennis shoes.All equipment will be provided. Check In: Doors will open at 5:30pm. Questions: Contact Sharon Gregory @ (540) 718-0147, sgregory@ignitefitnessllc. com or message me on Facebook @ignitefitnessllc.

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FAUQUIER COUNTY NOV. 8

more information, visit wcdsva.org or call Lisa Cieplak at 540-635-8555 x227.

NOV. 11

SECOND SATURDAY •

Second Saturday - a day of visual, culinary and environmental delights. Browse art exhibitions, enjoy live entertainment, support animal welfare, try your hand at a craft, and shop for holiday gifts!

Relish culinary experiences, savor a variety of wines or kick back with a craft beer. For details: www. rappahannockcountyartisantrail. com

MEETING • Ignite Fauquier,

an alliance of entrepreneurs, provides an opportunity to meet new people and learn possible complications of businesses and organizations. The next meeting will be Wednesday, Nov. 8 from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the Warrenton Visitor’s Center (33 N. Calhoun St.).

An opportunity to network with others begins at 8:30. The speaker will present some relevant business challenges. Be sure to attend, and bring a friend! Location: Warrenton Visitor’s Center, 33 N. Calhoun Street.

NOV. 9

OPEN HOUSE • Warrenton

Dermatology will host a fall open house from 3 to 7 p.m. at 28 Blackwell Park Lane, Suite 302, Warrenton. Twenty percent off all products and services.

Hors'Doeuvres, Door Prizes, Gift Bags and more. 540.341.1900

The 13th Annual Artists of Rappahannock Studio and Gallery Tour will be held from Nov. 4-5.

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NOV. 4-5

RELAY FOR LIFE • Relay for Life "Hope On The Love" is hosting a soup and sandwich dinner from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Chester Gap Volunteer Fire Department, 42 Waterfall Road.

This will be a free will donation event. All proceeds will go to the American Cancer Society. For more information, call 540-635-4673.

RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY NOV. 5 NOV. 4-5 ARTISTS TOUR • For the 13th

Annual Artists of Rappahannock Studio and Gallery Tour, 100 juried artists show their work in 30 studios and eight galleries located throughout Rappahannock County, from 10 to 5 both Saturday, Nov. 4 and Sunday, Nov. 5. Pick up your program at the Tour Headquarters Gallery at the Old Washington School House (567 Mt. Salem Ave.) in Washington. Admission is $10 per person. View selected works of the artists at the gallery and then continue the tour at the studios and galleries located throughout the county. For more details go to: www.raac.org/

NOV. 10

CATSTRAVAGANZA

• RappCats sponsors Catstravaganza, a popular evening of jazz, food and friends to benefit the cat rescue and shelter work of RappCats, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., at The Meadows (home of John and Beverly Sullivan, 260 Porter St., Washington). Rappahannock’s own vocalist Monica Worth will perform, along with pianist Bob Bennetta.

Tickets ($50) available. For more information, call 540-987-6050 or email rappcats@rappcats.org

SECOND FRIDAY TALK

• The talk be at 8 p.m. at the

ELLA FITZGERALD Rappahannock County Library, CONCERT • Two-time Grammy- Washington. Ira Chaleff, a nominated music historian John Hasse and renowned jazz performer Sharón Clark join members of the Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra (SJMO) Octet for a performance and discussion of the iconic life and music of Ella Fitzgerald, 4 p.m. at Castleton's Theatre House (663 Castleton View Rd.) as part of the Castleton in Performance (CiP) series. Multimedia lecture by Hasse followed by SJMO’s performance of some of Fitzgerald’s greatest hits, featuring Clark on vocals. Tickets ($20 to $40) at 703-489-8704 or CastletonFestival.org.

Rappahannock resident, is acclaimed for his work on leadership and for highlighting the vital role of followership as well. The title of his talk is “What is Intelligent Disobedience and How Does it Apply to Your Life and Times?”

They’re free and all are welcome.

OPEN HOUSE • Wakefield Country Day School open house is 9 to 2 at the school in Flint Hill. Join us on campus for special tours, classroom visits and light refreshments as you learn more about our outstanding preschool-12 college preparatory program. For

HOLIDAY BAZAAR • Amissville United Methodist, 14760 Lee Highway, Women will hold their annual Holiday Bazaar from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall of the church.

Christmas crafts, gift items, baked goods and more will be offered.

MADISON COUNTY NOV. 4

FALL FAIR • The Madison

County High School Forensics Boosters will be holding the 2nd Annual Fall Fair at the high school from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Entrance to the fair is free for shoppers! There will be hot food and great desserts to buy so come shop and enjoy lunch with us as well​. For more information, call 540-379-5731.

ORANGE COUNTY NOV. 11

CRAFT FAIR • Belmont Craft Fair will be held Nov. 11 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. with wine tasting from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Belmont Community Center, 7124 Belmont Road, Mineral.

Sponsored by the Women of Belmont. 23rd Annual College Scholarship Fundraiser.

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Laughing heir would be in err

Surprises are meant for birthdays, engagements, and Katherine Charapich Christmastime; they are not meant to arise at the time of one’s passing.

I recently taught classes on estate planning at RappU, a local organization dedicated to educating area residents. At the beginning of each session, we dissected and examined the structures and parties of estate planning documents, as well as sections of the Code of Virginia that establish the parameters of such protective documents within our jurisdiction. Having set the stage for understanding the components and considerations of estate planning, we then ventured into pouring through case studies that brought to light the importance of planning ahead.

For this examination, consider the transfer of real property – land and land with improvements. Methods of transfer within the Commonwealth include property held as tenants by the entirety with rights of survivorship, joint ownership with rights of survivorship, a transfer on death deed, to devise through a will, and distribution through a trust.

If an individual owns real property in fee simple absolute, she has absolute ownership of the land

and the right to dispose of the real property by Deed, will, or trust. If the person chooses to transfer the real property by will, she is called the Testator. The Executor named by the Testator takes on a fiduciary role and will be responsible for transferring the real property to the named beneficiary.

The focus at that point is, who is the beneficiary? If the wife, the Testator, owns property in her name only, and leaves the property to husband, provided he survives the wife, what occurs if husband fails to survive the wife? Perhaps the Testator then leaves the property in equal shares to her children, provided they survive the Testator. What if the children failed to survive the Testator, who takes the interest?

Did the Testator select another beneficiary, like grandchildren, and great grandchildren using per stirpes language?

The Testator can name as many “contingent” beneficiaries as she would like. Think of the identification of beneficiaries in terms of a computer language or flowchart. The Testator may also choose to name a charity or charities, such as her church, as a beneficiary at any point in the flowchart.

In the event that there is no identifiable beneficiary, the real property would pass by way of a term called “takers in default.” The property would pass by the laws of descent and distribution as if the Testator died without a will, called

intestate.

The laws of descent and distribution mean that the Executor will look for survivors in the maternal and paternal lines of the Testator. In the event that there is no surviving spouse, no surviving children or any of their descendants, no surviving siblings or nieces or nephews of the Testator, then the Code of Virginia instructs that one-half of the estate descends and passes to the paternal kindred and one-half descends and passes to the maternal kindred of the decedent.

Referencing Sheppard v. Junes, 287 Va. 397, 756 S.E.2d 409 (Va., 2014) in the RappU class was an ideal way to demonstrate intestate succession.

Sheppard passed without a will that controlled the distribution of his assets in the “flowchart” fashion; he passed intestate and had no living blood descendants. His assets were divided into two moieties, one passing in his maternal line and one passing in his paternal line. On his maternal side, fourteen collateral cousins were identified. On his paternal side, one, half-blood uncle was identified. Per the Code of Virginia, half-bloods take half when the asset(s) passes intestate. The fourteen cousins argued that the half-blood uncle should only take half of the moiety passing on the paternal line, and that the remaining half of the assets passing on the paternal side should “re-join” the maternal side. The Supreme Court of Virginia ruled that when an estate is divided into two

moieties the moieties should not be “re-joined” if a living blood relative can be identified in that specific line, and that finding a living blood relative trumps or takes precedent over the statute that a half-blood takes half.

The fourteen collateral cousins each took 1/14 of half of Mr. Sheppard’s estate, and the half-blood uncle took half of Mr. Sheppard’s estate. Though the facts of the case did not address this, it is possible that none of the cousins nor the half-blood uncle had a relationship with Mr. Sheppard or even knew of him prior to his passing. This is what is termed a “laughing heir.” One who never had a relationship with or knew of the decedent, but inherits upon her passing and is “laughing all the way to the bank.”

If one plans well and drafts her estate documents with care, it is possible to avoid the error of the “laughing heir.” Careful planning may avoid not only your assets passing to a distant relative you never met, but if you don’t even have a distant relative that would take on the default, that same planning would avoid your assets passing to the Commonwealth under a term called escheat. The encouragement is to put an estate plan in place, control the distribution of your property, and “protect the stewardship of your God-given assets.”

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the Mike Huckabee for President Campaign in Culpeper. A member of the Huckabee Campaign was impressed with the level of organization and commitment that Culpeper’s Republican Committee demonstrated during earlier political events in 2015.

On Nov 24, two days before Thanksgiving, Chuck received a call asking if he could set up a town hall meeting for Gov. Huckabee in 8 days. There was no place to hold the

event, no advertising, and no security.

And, two days before Thanksgiving, everyone was leaving town or gone.

Not a chance this could work?

Chuck has 24 years in the Air Force getting things done. Within no time, the venue was set at the Daniel Tech Center, press releases went out and email lists were activated. No security?

Chuck invited the Town Police and County Sheriff’s Department.

Everyone cooperated. On Dec 3, 2015 the people of Culpeper were treated

to a presidential candidate to listen to and then ask questions.

When was the last time Culpeper had a viable presidential candidate, up close and personal, to ask about the issues? Chuck Duncan made that happen. His organization skills and work ethic will serve Jefferson District and Culpeper well. Vote for Chuck Duncan.

the community building, I was waylaid by Chuck Duncan who tried to delay me from entering the room saying the meeting wasn't anything important.

He then proceeded to tell me that the county had broken the law when they approved the pump and haul

permit.

I questioned this statement and spent some time researching his statement. What I found out is that the county can approve or deny a pump and haul permit and that it isn't a law, but a county ordinance.

It is disturbting to me that

Chuck Duncan would make such a statement knowing it was not true.

He either does not know the facts or he will say anything to get elected.

He won't get my vote.

ESTATE STEWARDSHIP

Chuck Duncan gets things done Chuck Duncan gets things done.

In 2015, Chuck was elected County Republican Committee Chairman. I served under Chuck as a committee member, then as the Treasurer. He is always forward thinking and goaloriented.

A notable example was hosting

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Chuck Duncan will not be getting my vote for BOS Recently I attended a community meeting hosted by Brad Rosenberger and Sue Hansohn. As I approached

Katherine S. Charapich, Esq., operates the Estate Law Center, PLLC in downtown Culpeper. Call 540-8122046.

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Thank you for taking the time to talk to me It has been a pleasure to visit with the wonderful voters of the Stevensburg District.

It has been rewarding to hear the positive comments you’ve shared about our schools and our community.

The concerns and suggestions we discussed have been passed on to the Superintendent.

Once again, let me state that I am, and always will be, available to talk with you. I value the input of all stakeholders. I attend school events and talk with parents and students. I attend community events and speak with local business and government

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I support Brad Rosenberger for BOS I write to support Brad Rosenberger’s re-election as Supervisor for the Jefferson District on November 7th.

I had the honor of working with Mr. Rosenberger for a long number of years when I served as County Attorney. With Brad Rosenberger, a fifth generation farm owner and operator, what you see is what you get -- no hidden agendas, no back room deals, no violating the

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

School Board needs Hutchins' leadership The CCPS Board needs Elizabeth Hutchins’ leadership. After serving on the board with her for 12 years I know she is dedicated, hard-working and ethical.

With students a top priority, Mrs. Hutchins was instrumental in establishing the Governor's school, expanding AP and Honor's classes, building programs for struggling students and maintaining focus on improving SOL scores and other academic performance indicators. She fought hard to expand Career and Technical offerings.

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Rosenberger is a man with great character On Nov. 7, beside statewide offices and state delegate, voters in Northern Culpeper County will elect our County Supervisor. If your voting place is at either Jeffersonton Baptist Church or Hazel River Assembly of God Church, you are in the Jefferson District. Brad Rosenberger is currently serving as our elected supervisor in the Jefferson District. I know both candidates for supervisor and I will be voting for Brad Rosenberger who is running as an

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leaders. I am in Richmond each year to discuss issues at the state level.

Our Board invites state legislators here to see first-hand what is happening in our schools.

One School Board member does not have the power to do anything alone. Working together as a team, the School Board affects change.

One School Board member CAN ask the hard questions, bring issues to the Board’s attention and push for improvements and change. I have always spoken up for our students and our teachers. I have pushed for excellence. I have pushed for transparency and open communication. I will continue to do so.

The School Board hires the

Superintendent to manage the daily operations of the school system. He hired the staff and promotes good practices system wide.

I have served the citizens of two county districts. My commitment to our students and my involvement in the schools is well known. School staff will tell you I am in the buildings frequently to listen and learn.

I will continue to advocate for ALL students and for ALL of our staff. My decisions are based on what is best for our children.

I would appreciate your vote for School Board for the Stevensburg District on November 7. Thank you.

trust placed in him by his constituents.

Brad has been an integral part of developing and implementing a vision and plan for his district and the County to manage growth, to adequately fund our school system and services, all the while keeping our tax burden at a minimum. I watched first hand for many years as Brad would pour over the County’s annual budget seeking to eliminate unneeded expense and to structure the finances of the County to minimize taxes for his constituents and the County.

The operations of the County are complex - it takes literally years for

anyone to become familiar with all the ins and outs. Brad is a true asset to his constituents and all of us in the County for his fiscal conservatism, his mastery of the budget and low taxes and his measured, long term vision for Jefferson District.

I would respectfully encourage the favorable consideration of Brad Rosenberger’s candidacy on November 7, 2017.

Elizabeth Hutchins Culpeper

John C. Bennett Culpeper

Through foresight Mrs. Hutchins advocated for Yowell and Eastern View, as well as CCHS renovations. As chairman of the capital improvement committee she is knowledgeable of building needs and cost-effective approaches. Under her leadership a free energy usage study was done, suggestions implemented and money saved. Her concern for safety drove the addition of vestibules at school entrances.

She has been the driving force behind key school board projects, changes in policy and practices.

During her tenure the board began holding joint board of supervisor meetings to build a more productive relationship. Under her, community discussions about the budget and

public work sessions were initiated for transparency. She managed major legal concerns.

Mrs. Hutchins listens, thinks critically, brings years of experience, is willing to voice concerns and offers suggestions for improvement. Anyone can point out problems. Elizabeth Hutchins has worked effectively to plan and implement changes for the betterment of students, teachers and the community. Her boardsmanship and quality representation of CCPS and the Virginia School Boards Association is known throughout Virginia. Her wealth of knowledge and experience is invaluable!

Independent Candidate.

Brad has served as supervisor for the Jefferson District for 32 years.

For over 25 of those years, we have lived in Brad’s District. During those years, Brad has always been available to listen to my concerns and has represented us very well. He’s a 5th generation farmer, so he knows what it is to work to make a living and meet family needs. He is always working to keep taxes affordable (no tax rate increase the last 4 years), works to protect our area’s rural character, strives to run a lean government, supports education/school needs, wants

to attract clean industry and hi-tech jobs to Culpeper County, supports putting vocational programs back in schools, pushes for adequate, faster internet service for all.

Most importantly, Brad is a man who conducts himself with honesty, integrity and character. You can always trust him to be truthful when voicing your concerns to him.

I hope you will join me in voting to re-elect Brad Rosenberger for County Supervisor on Nov. 7.

Leanne Malulani Culpeper

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Keene will put students first on the school board As a voter and taxpayer in the

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Duncan will bring new skills to county government I’ve known Chuck Duncan, candidate Jefferson District Supervisor, for many years. He is a man of good character, has over 40 years experience

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Support the Food Closet with donations this year

Our office encountered a victim of a violent crime here in Culpeper. We met the family of five, including three young children in their humble home today. The family was in a very difficult time. The father was just released from UVA hospital with significant injuries, and will go back next week for surgery. I noticed the three little

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FFRW endorses Chuck Duncan Founding Fathers Republican Women (FFRW) members strongly support Chuck Duncan’s candidacy for the Culpeper County Board of Supervisors, Jefferson District. As Chairman of the Culpeper County Republican Committee, Chuck worked closely with the FFRW to promote equal rights, justice, and opportunity for all citizens, a well-informed electorate, and a fiscally responsible,

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Jefferson District is Chuck Duncan’s Top Priority As a resident of the South Wales community, I’ve known Chuck Duncan and his wife, Carol for years. They are both active members of the Culpeper community and you rarely see one without the other.

The Duncans have done

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Thank you from Culpeper ABATE of Va for donations Thank you all, who helped make the, Culpeper ABATE of VA Jim Orange / JoMama Memorial Motorcycle Run a success. Saturday, Oct. 14, was a beautiful day and riders gathered in memory of beloved past members, Jim Orange (2006), and Jo A. Webb (2016).

Together we raised over $600 to benefit the Culpeper Food Closet.

Jim Orange was an active Culpeper ABATE member who lost his life when a

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Stevensburg District, I am proud to support Marshall Keene for Culpeper County School Board.

It is refreshing to have someone outside the Culpeper Education Swamp running for this position.

Teachers unions, government contractors and other assorted swamp creatures have selfishly placed their narrow special interests above those of students.

Please vote for Marshall Keene

on November 7. Marshall will help drain the Culpeper Education Swamp and make education great again.

as an career analyst, and will be a real asset to the Board of Supervisors. He has the skills to help the Board make better decisions.

Chuck has been a community leader and a government watchdog for years. He does his homework which makes everyone who knows him trust his good judgment. Chuck spent his

career looking at numbers and making sense out of them.

Two years ago, he questioned the school board’s plan to buy land for a new school. The school population growth rate data didn’t match with the plan for a new school. The county decided to go out and purchase expert opinion which ended up supporting

Chuck’s analysis. The county deferred the land purchase and it saved taxpayers a large sum of money.

It’s time for some new ideas and some new skills on the Board. I plan to vote for Chuck on Nov. 7th..

girls communicating to mom that their little bellies were hurting from hunger. I watched as they opened the refrigerator, to get a cold hot dog for a snack. The package of hot dogs was the only item in the refrigerator.

We called upon the Food Closet and the staff there was ready to help when they heard our story.

They gave us much more than we had hoped for. The joy on this family’s faces when we delivered the groceries was priceless. All three tiny girls asked

with excitement if they could help carry the groceries in.

Their response was like what you would picture a child’s face looking like on Christmas morning. We wished to say thank you to Reverend Shelton of St Stephens Episcopal church and The Food Closet staff for the generosity and kindness. This truly defines community.

The line of hungry folks waiting for groceries today was humbling.

We have neighbors in our community

that need our help. The Food Closet obviously stays very busy. The shelves were just about wiped clean. They rely on donations. Because we utilized this amazing service, I wish to ask people to please consider donating food and/or financial help to this wonderful effort, the Food Closet.

transparent government.

Chuck recognizes that “all politics is local” and that he can be most effective when applying his guiding principles to Culpeper County concerns.

Over the past several years, Chuck has been a frequent attendee at Board of Supervisors and School Board meetings He has employed the analytic skills he developed as an Air Force project manager and a civilian defense contractor to issues such as county population growth, school system requirements, the county budget, and the county’s private

business ventures.

With Chuck as a member, the Board of Supervisors will benefit more directly from the unique experience, skills, and dedication he is eager to contribute to his community.

Chuck is running on a platform of bringing Culpeper together across party, racial, ethnic, economic, age, and religious boundaries.

He wants to make Culpeper more business-friendly, to create more jobs here for the next generation, and to train our young people for those jobs.

He has close working relationships

with the five state legislators representing parts of Culpeper County and with our U.S. Congressional Representative Dave Brat. Thus, he is able to bring critical local issues to the attention of state and even federal government officials and to fight unwarranted regulations and other intrusions.

If you reside in the Jefferson District, we urge you to vote for Chuck Duncan on November7.

Neighborhood Watch in South Wales since 2010, are both members of the Culpeper County Republican Committee and Founding Father’s Republic Women and have served on their boards.

Chuck was Chairman of the Republican Committee until he left the position to run for supervisor.

The Duncans actively opposed the high density development proposed in 2012 for Clevenger’s Corner. The Board of Supervisors scheduled a

public hearing for July 3rd 2012 when everyone else was on vacation. Chuck and Carol collected over 250 signatures from South Wales and the surrounding area.

The developer pulled his plan from the Board’s agenda the day of the meeting.

Chuck, a retired analyst, has been an active observer of local government and has reported on local issues regularly at our Republican meetings. He has

spoken out at Planning Commission and Board of Supervisor meetings for years when he feels an issue needs more attention.

Chuck and Carol are both dedicated members of our community. Chuck will work hard for us because as he says, “Jefferson District is his special interest.”

deer ran in front of his motorcycle on Rte 229, Sept. 22, 2006. Jim was a veteran, worked for the Culpeper Post Office, was a friend and brother to many.

Our JoMama gave up the fight against breathing disorders that had kept her under medical care for quite some time, on Oct. 28, 2016.

JoAnne was an avid supporter of motorcyclists’ rights, had attended many motorcycle lobby days in Richmond, and volunteered whenever our chapter needed help.

We want to thank Peppers Grill for letting us hold ride registration in their lobby; and thank you to the

Twisted Wrench in Orange for hosting the first stop. Mark’s shop moved from Unionville to a garage next to Waugh Harley Davidson, the same time Papa Waugh retired. It was great to see he is doing well at this new location.

We rode from there to the Pirates Cove at Lake Anna. The wait staff was top-notch and served up an awesome lunch.

From The Cove, our group took back roads to Court Café in Louisa and caught up with some old friends. We appreciate Court Café owners welcoming our group with short notice. Ride end festivities were hosted at the home of Jim &

Kathy Oliver in Culpeper where food and beverages were enjoyed. We were honored to have the Mayor of Culpeper, Mike Olinger and wife, Caryn, join our ride.

ABATE stands for A Brotherhood Against Totalitarian Enactments; we are a state motorcyclists’ rights organization.

The public is always welcome to our meetings, held second Thursday each month at Luigi’s Italian Restaurant, 7 p.m.

Kurt Christensen Richardsville

Judy Vryland Amissville

Mark W. Nowacki Director Culpeper Victim/Witness Program

Barbara Kile President FFRW

Linda Halevy Jeffersonton

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God and government- There is a connection We’re in the center of a frenzy.

Colorful signs with bold names adorn yards and are situated by the sides of roads.

An endless stream of glossy postcards with messages of pro and con arrive daily in our postal boxes. Robo calls invade our homes day and night trying to convince us of appeal and support. Passionate believers knock at our doors, extolling the virtues of their worthwhile candidates. It’s election time for our constitutional republic.

On Tuesday, Nov. 7, we will hopefully traverse to the polls, vote, and exercise our personal responsibility. And this certainly includes people of faith. I know the old saying that you should never speak of “religion and politics” in mixed company. Some will even claim the supremacy of “The Separation of Church and State” as a constitutional construct, even though it is never mentioned at all in our nation’s governing document. Yes, in our U.S. Constitution, it clearly communicates that there will be no establishment of a “State Church.”

But it also relates that we have a free exercise of religion. So, it is imperative that believers in the living God do vote, run for office, be active in government, and have our voices heard in the political process.

Holy Scripture is filled with a multitude of references concerning a Christian’s involvement with the civil authorities. In the Gospel of Matthew 22:21 Jesus says, “Therefore render to Caesar that things that are Caesar’s, and to God that things that are God’s.”

While Jesus is calling us to worship and serve the Father God, the Lord is also compelling us to support, and be active with our communities and government.

Christians have a dual citizenship in both heaven and earth. That’s why it is also written In Romans 13:7, “Pay to all what is due to them-taxes to whom taxes are due, revenue to whom revenue is due, respect to whom respect is due, honor to whom honor is due.” The Apostle Paul also compels us in I Timothy 2:1-3 to continually pray for our governmental leaders as he writes, “First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all

FAITH IN THE COMMUNITY Pastor Brad Hales

people, for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way.” We may not always like the person elected to a specific office, but we must pray for our representative’s success and safety.

It should be second nature for people of faith to be involved in the political process, since government was instituted by God himself.

In Roman 13:1 it is written “Let every person be subject to the governing authorities; for there is no authority except from God, and those authorities that exist have been instituted by God.” Obviously, believers in Christ will have differing opinions when it comes to candidates and policies. That’s true.

But this doesn’t give an individual Christian the right to stay at home and not vote. Believers in the living Savior are being called by faith and freedom to make an impact upon the community. Why? We’ve been freed by the blood of the lamb, and we’ve been freed by the sacrifice on battlefields both at home and abroad.

I know that we may be tiring of the current political rhetoric. I know that we may be frustrated and agitated at times of what we hear and see in our civil discourse. But as people of faith in Jesus Christ, we are called to participate in our governmental process, and make the lives around us better. As it is written in I Peter 2:13-17, “For the Lord’s sake accept the authority of every human institution, whether the

emperor as supreme, or of governors, as sent by him to punish those who do wrong and to praise those who do right. For it is God’s will that by doing right you should silence the ignorance of the foolish. As servants of God, live as free people, yet do not use your freedom as a pretext for evil. Honor everyone, Love the family of believers. Fear God. Honor the emperor.”

Brad Hales is the pastor of Reformation Lutheran Church, Culpeper, Virginia.

As an ordained minister of the North American Lutheran Church for over 23 years, Hales is also an appointed member of the Culpeper Human Services Board. He is married with two children. Hales can be contacted at pastorhales@hotmail.com.

Spiritual Care Support Ministries awarded $8,000 grant by The Jesse & Rose Loeb Foundation Spiritual Care Support Ministries has received an $8,000 grant from The Jesse and Rose Loeb Foundation to provide updated and additional IT equipment for the new facility on Airlie Road that SCSM will occupy in early 2018.

The Spiritual Care Support Ministry program has been developed to help people suffering from any kind of loss, especially those who are ill, dying, grieving and experiencing personal loss, and

to those who journey with them.

“SCSM has grown tremendously in the last few years. This grant will enable us to move into our much needed, new, bigger facility with the equipment we need to administer the work we do.” said Chaplain Liz Danielsen, President of Spiritual Care Support Ministries.

“Our goal is to promote healing in the lives of those who are suffering and to educate the public to their needs.”

During their lifetimes, Jesse and Rose Loeb were generous in their gifts to many worthy charities. Now their foundation carries on their vision: to use their resources to benefit the citizens of Fauquier County and surrounding areas. Since 1992 the foundation has given hundreds of thousands of dollars of support to registered 501(c)3 charities in the area. The Foundation's primary interest is in funding specific tangible projects.

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‘Antony & Cleopatra’ – History’s Fools For Love CURTAIN CALLS

We will never know what it was about Egypt’s Queen Cleopatra that made her ancient history’s “It” girl, but having conquered not one (Julius Caesar) but two (Marc Antony) Roman strong men, it must have been special.

Shakespeare’s historically based but imaginatively developed play about two of history’s greatest fools for love – Antony and Cleopatra – strikes so many modern notes that anyone who admits to the memory of besotted love may blush for them.

She frets peevishly over Antony’s absence and when he returns, she sweeps from the room in a fit of pique, feigning illness. She has mastered the art of keeping a man so off balance that he tumbles into her arms. She is, as Antony observed too late to save himself, “cunning past man’s thought”.

Custom cannot stale this queen’s infinite variety, but it can make your head spin, and in Antony’s case, make you fall on your sword.

Shirine Babb, stunning as the queen of Egypt, brings a seductive strength to the role. Once the young mistress of Julius Caesar, by the time Antony comes to call, she has developed the full breadth of her womanly powers, making her effect on him lethal to his ambition elsewhere in the world.

As Antony, Cody Nickell lights up the stage with defiance and passion, but Cleopatra’s forceful personality and quicksilver changes of mood make it clear who is the rod and who is being reeled in.

Robert Richmond directs with his signature flair for creative interpretation. This is the second production in recent memory at the Folger that has opted to reconfigure the small, Elizabethan-styled thrust stage into theatre in the round. A triangle (or pyramid) within a circle creates the closed intimacy of the queen’s boudoir; a shift of Andrew Griffin’s astute lighting moves the action to Rome, on the outside of the circle. The slowly turning stage reveals tensely played conflicts from all sides. This staging brings the audience nearly into the players’ laps, highlighting the personal intimacy of the characters, and making us, quite literally, part of the inner chamber of intrigue.

In spite of the simplicity and elegance of the design – or perhaps because of it – the two major conflicts at war with one another never lose their focus. Antony tries to hold his position in the triumvirate, and ultimately loses it in battle with Octavius at Actium; Antony tries to hold on to the love affair with Cleopatra in spite of marrying

Maggie Lawrence

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“Antony and Cleopatra” is playing at Folger Shakespeare Library through Nov. 19.

Want to go?

What: “Antony and Cleopatra” Where: Folger Shakespeare Library, 201 East Capitol St. SE Washington, D.C. Call: (202) 544-7077 or visit www.folger.edu/theatre Playing through Nov. 19 Octavius’s sister for political purposes, and ultimately loses his life. Antony has a lot on his mind.

The shifting paces and electric immediacy of their love affair affect not just Antony’s posse of friends, but his enemies as well, and ultimately the course of history. The faithful Enobarbus (a drily witty portrayal by Nigel Gore) seconds Antony’s selfdisgust for abandoning the sea battle to follow his lover’s retreating ships, and ultimately abandons Antony.

Gore turns in a truly memorable performance with his deeply human moment by moment responses to the tumult around him.

Octavius is an icy youth, as played

by Dylan Paul, disapproving and calculating. It makes sense, however, that the ambitious nephew of Caesar would watch his step, marry off his sister where it benefits him, and never risk his image to chance by being caught drunk and vulnerable like the all-too-human Lepidus (Robbie Gay). Mr. Gay also plays the luckless messenger, Dolabella, who has the unenviable task of telling Cleopatra that Antony has married Octavia.

There is humor only because we are not the ones being threatened with a brutal death for bringing bad news.

Over a dozen roles have been

Mark Antony (Cody Nickell) prepares to attack the loyal Enobarbus (Nigel Gore) in Shakespeare’s Antony and Cleopatra. On stage at Folger Theatre through Nov. 19. eliminated, including Pompey, but the remaining cast is uniformly strong.

Nicole King goes seamlessly from Caesar’s sister, Octavia – and the pawn in his game – to Iras, a devoted handmaid of the queen. Anthony Martinez is both Antony’s friend, Eros, and the Soothsayer whose gift of prescience is treated as a parlor game until he treads too closely to unspoken fears.

Adam Stamper’s sound design separates pillow talk in Egypt from slightly reverberated power talk in Rome, and his original compositions subtly underscore pacing and mood.

Battle scenes both on land and sea are highly stylized events where many are effectively represented by a few. Mariah Hale’s costumes suggesting historical period and place have modern touches. Cleopatra’s

inner chamber is all soft lights and diaphanous pastels; Caesar’s world of power and conquest exists in harsh light and shadow, and leathers of brown and black. Antony treads precariously between the two.

Even his clumsy suicide has its moments as he, writhing on the floor in agony, learns that Cleopatra isn’t really dead – she just wanted to see what he’d do if she were. Grim irony gives way to an electrified moment as the queen wails her grief over the body.

Flawless vision and clear performances make this study of infinitely flawed people a memorable affair.

Maggie Lawrence is a member of the American Theatre Critics Association.

She is a retired English and drama teacher.

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Cheese isn't ready for change

I thought it was too much when gas delivery on wheels started. Now it’s a thing.

Drone delivery? Yes, that’s happening too. Self-driving cars are in various stages of testing and deployment.

Happy to be called a curmudgeon, but what I thought we would not accept as a society is being implemented. Implemented faster and faster.

Take one of the latest “time saving” innovations - having retailers stock your home fridge when you are not there.

So grocery shop with your smart phone and come home to a stocked fridge. Are you ready for that?

Now I will admit this paradigm is not far off some of my childhood. A single mother of two with her own business, my mother would call in grocery orders. She was not alone. In my recollection, phones (the old / real kind) at Neam’s Market, Scheele’s and other neighborhood markets, had stacks of notepads nearby, ready to take customer orders. Neighborhood grocers would deliver to the door and sometimes to the kitchen. Unpacking and stocking the fridge was where the convenience ended.

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So why am I surprised that grocery has come to this? I think what stupefies me is having everything we eat treated like a commodity.

Where’s the line when people choose Blue Apron (and other delivery services) over personal interaction in sourcing food? Where’s the desire to know your purveyors and producers? In my (dated) paradigm example, it’s important to note that telephone orders were part, not all, of the shopping. We each personally shopped each of the stores, met, knew and interacted with the staff of each store. I honestly looked forward to seeing them. In my mind, it connected our home to the stores that we shopped in a more personal way.

Through these small shops I learned volumes about food, butchery, cooking and customer service.

My “Smartphone” is a wimpy comparison to the depth of their personal offerings.

Even so, I have to wonder if America will soon use a “Cheese to you” application to select and order cheese?

Honestly, I am thinking that we may need to build one. As a “brick and mortar” retailer, sales are solely dependant on who comes in the door. We don’t really have an “online presence.” Moreover, foot traffic is down as more and more people choose to shop differently. The paradigm of “going out to shop” is less appealing to busy people who prefer convenience and experiences.

Color me old school, but I prefer the experience of meeting a Cheesemonger, sampling and selecting just the cheeses and portions that I want.

Admittedly, that buying “experience” may be more efficient over a Skype connection and Amazon delivery.

Like the advent of large grocery stores (with more hours and less service) that squashed the local markets of my youth, technology and the rise of commodity and convenience will likely change cheese too. Change that is not as personal, aromatic, or inclusive, but decidedly more profitable. At the end of the day, your collective actions will decide if that change is acceptable and ready to be implemented.

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Culpeper County Sheriff's Office: Oct. 24-30 Following are the county police reports from Oct. 24-30.

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

Ryan James Butler

Age: 46, White/Male Hgt./Wgt.: 5-9/180 Hair/Eye: Blonde/Blue Last known: 218 Monticello Ave., Culpeper, Va. Wanted for: (3) counts of Shoplift Alter Price/Conceal Goods>=$200.

Danielle Dawn Mudery Age: 26, White/Female Hgt./Wgt.: 5-6/130 Hair/Eye: Blonde/Blue Last known: 42 View Dr., Front Royal, Va. Wanted for: (2) counts of Probation Violation on Felony Charge.

Timothy Brian Owens

Age: 43, White/Male Hgt./Wgt.: 5-11/160 Hair/Eye: Brown/Brown Last known: 4228 Cabin Rd., Culpeper, Va. Wanted for: Breaking & Entering w/Int to Commit Felony and Fail to Comply with Support Order.

Oct. 24 Ashley Lauren Pullen, 32, 100 block E. Williams St., Culpeper, possession of schedule I, II controlled substance (four counts) Christina Lee Robinson, 36, 3000 block Chamberlayne Ave., Richmond, probation violation, probation violaton on felony charge Gary A. Gould, 72, 100 block Tall Pines Ave., Locust Grove, assault and battery Oct. 25 Breanna Gordon, 24, 29000 block Eleys Ford Road, Richardsville, failure to appear, contempt of court Angeler Rose Houser, 41, 13000 block Racoon Ford Road, Culpeper, failure to appear Wayard Venese Pollard III, 5000 block Addison Road, Capital Heights, profane, threatening language over public airways Carrie Ann Hobson, 38, 100 block E. Evans St., Culpeper, driving with suspended or revoked license Aaron Robert Miller, 22, 3000 block Ruth Road, Madison, possession of marijuana

Age: 57, Black/Male Hgt./Wgt.: 6-2/210 Hair/Eye: Black/Brown Last known: 114 Lankford Ave. 3, Charlottesville, Va. Wanted for: Obtaining Money by False Pretenses, Credit Card Theft and (2) counts of Credit Card Fraud.

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Oct. 27 Tyler Wayne Johnson, 20, 19000 block Shadow Springs Court, Jeffersonton, possession of marijuana Lage Eduardo Niles, 20, 1800 block Meadow Drive, Fredericksburg, possession of marijuana Devin Michael Platt, 26, 600 N. East St., Culpeper, driving w/ suspended or revoked license Markeez Colman, 20, 5000 block Carousel St., Fredericksburg, possession of marijuana Timothy Moy Connor, 20, 300 block N. Kelly St., Culpeper, possession of marijuana Oct. 28 Eduardo Choc-Caal, 34, 600 block Highview Court, Culpeper, driving

wiht suspended or revoked license Christopher Robert Wehrle, 28, 31000 block Eagle Hill Trail, Fredericksburg, stolen property with intent to sell, larceny, grand larceny Delmar Godinez Rameriz, 19, 600 block Mountain View Drive, Culpeper, driving under the influence of alcohol, no drivers license Oct. 29 Lucas Edward McCulley, 31, 12000 block Twin Mountain Road, Rapidan, vehicle registration violations, driving under the influence of alcohol, possession of marijuana, expired rejection decal, failure to obey signs/bond surrender/improper equipment Raisa Elisabet Rodriguez, 27, 35000 block River Bend Drive, Locust Grove, driving with suspended or revoked license Oct. 30 Joshua David Rowe, 23, 8000 block Westview Court, Rixeyville, possession of controlled substances Brandon Lee McCloud, 25, 200 block Pine Grove Court, Troy, failure to appear

Culpeper Town Police: Oct. 23-Oct. 29 Following are the police reports from Oct 23-29. Reports are provided by the law enforcement agency listed and do not imply guilt, however are the charges placed by the police department.

James Edward Willis

Oct. 26 Stuart Anthony Brown Jr., 27, 300 block Cooke Place, Mineral, possess, transport firearms by convicted felons, possess or distribute controlled paraphernalia, possession of controlled substances Carrie Stuart Pippin, 31, 1400 block Dongola Road, Mineral, possession of controlled substancees, possess or distribute controlled paraphernalia

Oct. 23 Enrique Perez, 32, 700 block Holly Leaf Road, Culpeper, felonious assault Tracie Darlene Counts, 43, 300 block S. East St., Culpeper, petit larceny Fidel Domingo Leiva, 25, 500 block Fairfax St., Culpeper, failure to appear Jose Rolando Perez, 26, unknown, drunk in public, profane language Oct. 24 Katie Corinne Leake, 22, Aileen

Road, Flint Hill, fraud: financial exploitation of mentally incapcitated person Diane Michelle Amory, 52, 9400 block Mt. Zion Church Road, Rixeyville, failure to appear Edward Elton Noland Jr., 39, Morngside Court, Ruckersville, violation of stalking protective order

Oct. 26 Samantha Phelps, 25, 24000 block Borden Lane, Unionville, failure to appear Oct. 27 William Henry Hawkins, 27, 1300 block Lightfoot St., Culpeper, driving with suspended or revoked license

Derrick O'Neil Lewis, 32, 200 block N. East St., Culpeper, revocation of suspended sentence and probation Dennis Edward Breakfield III, 28, 9000 block Clifton Road, Rapidan, revocation of suspended sentence and probation (two counts) Matthew James Ferris, 24, 600 block Yancey St., Culpeper, possession of schedule II, controlled substance, possession of marijuana, contributing to the delinquency of a minor, possession of marijuana Oct. 29 Barry Ray E. Bibb, 44, 100 block E. Daffodil Road, Ruckersville, revocation of suspended sentence and probation Edwin Alejandro Tot, 23, Culpeper, drunk in public, profane language

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Meetze Road, Gwinn Auction SAT Nov 4 2017..10:00 am ● Preview Nov 3 2-6pm Fri GATE Open ---- 8:00 am auction day 9107 Meetze Road, Warrenton, Va. 20187 Visit AuctionZip.com, for Keith Johnson #44044 for pictures & more descriptions DO NOT MISS THIS SALE. YOU WILL FIND QUALITY, CLEAN AND MAINTAINED ITEMS IN THIS SALE. The sale is made up of artwork, sports, leisure, and commercial kitchen: side by side SS freezer, 6 burner gas stove, deep fryer, place settings & more items, contents of 15x30 shed, packed full, 2 Yamaha jet skies with trailer, two Suzuki Elger 4-wheelers, 1996 43 ft nicely maintained Southwind mobile-home, outdoor teakwood table w/8 chairs, adult air hockey table with/acces, 4 outside rocking chairs, 3 outdoor chaise lounges, kitchen table with 4 armed wheeled chairs, gorgeous inlaid mother of pearl, dining room set for 8, all hand carved of Chinese origin, 3 hand carved chests, 4 large landscape oil on canvas pictures by C Freeman, 2 large flower oil on canvas pictures by R Wilcox, 2 scenery with water background pictures , large Mickey Mouse picture, Chinese inlaid vases (reserve), Novelty stand, Entertainment center, credenza, coffee table with storage, 4 very large framed mirrors, decorative large, hand crafted wooden display sail boat ~ size of a bath tub , console stereo w/record player, several wall and table clocks, old or possibly even antique bedroom set, Victrola with 78rpm records, ~ 20+ coated, heavy canvas tents, for parties, hay cover, even cover your Jeep, Christmas tree stand shelter, scouting. ONE PREVIEW: 2- 6 pm Fri. Nov 3, 2017 at 9107 Meetze Road, Warrenton,Va 20187, just south of the John Deere dealership.

Auction starts there at 10:00 am, Nov 4, 2017 . All sales are as is where is with no warranty.

Take your purchased items with you today or ask auction staff for help. Announcements day of sale supercedes any prior verbal or printed matter concerning the sale. TERMS: Cash, Discover, Visa, Master Card. 6% admin fee waived for cash payment.

Keith Johnson, Va. Llc. 2907004206, 667 Zachary Taylor Hwy, Flint Hill, Va. Ph(540)270 7097 (410) 647 1744.

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Gate Attendant

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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@

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Legal Notices VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF CULPEPER COUNTY CLYDE MCKINLEY CARPENTER, et als Plaintiffs vs.

CASE NO: CL17001092.00 SARAH CARPENTER, deceased, her heirs at law, devisees and successors in title, whose names are unknown, et als, Defendants ORDER OF PUBLICATION The object of this suit is to effect a partition of a certain parcel of real property described as Tax Map #17-23, which consists of four (4) acres, more or less, lying and being near Boston, in the Salem Magisterial District, in the County of Culpeper, Commonwealth of Virginia. This lot or parcel real property is more particularly described in a deed of conveyance recorded in Deed Book 108 at Page 352 among the land records of Culpeper County, Virginia, wherein the said property was conveyed to Sarah Carpenter.

Based on the Affidavit filed in this action, there may be unknown Defendants who are identified as the unknown heirs-at-law, devisees and successors in title of Sarah Carpenter, Mildred Carpenter, James Luther Carpenter, Clarence Carpenter, William Henry Carpenter, Theodore Roosevelt Carpenter, Roberta A. Carpenter, John Daniel Carpenter, Edward Ellis Carpenter, Luvenia Carpenter, Arthur Phillip Carpenter, Helen George Carpenter, Nancy Carpenter and Steven Perry, Sr., and additional Defendants who are otherwise unknown parties and are identified by the general description “Parties Unknown”, who may have some interest in the real property or a portion thereof, that is subject to this partition suit.

THEREFORE, it is hereby ORDERED that the unknown Defendants as described hereinabove or any party claiming through them or any parties in any way having or claiming an interest whatsoever in the property subject to this suit or any portion thereof, appear in the Circuit Court of Culpeper County on or before January 5, 2018 to do what is necessary to protect their interest as they may have in the property subject hereto.

It is further ORDERED that this Order of Publication be published once a week for four consecutive weeks in the Culpeper Times and posted at the front door of the Courthouse wherein the Culpeper County Circuit Court is held.

ENTERED this 25th day of October, 2017.

Janie J Corbin CLERK OF COURT I ASK FOR THIS: M. Andrew Gayheart Counsel for Plaintiffs Gayheart & Willis, PC 142 E. Davis Street PO Box 1583 Culpeper, Virginia 22701 Phone (540) 825-3200 Facsimile (540) 825-3277 agayheart@gayheartandwillis.com VSB NO: 26385

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.

WAREHOUSE PERSONNEL NEEDED

Retail business has immediate openings for part-time warehouse personnel. Applicants must be able to consistently lift a minimum of 50 pounds. Must be dependable and work flexible schedule.

Apply in person: CFC FARM & HOME CENTER 12645 Lee Highway, Washington, VA No phone calls.

Public Notices TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE 702 Third Street Town and County of Culpeper, Virginia Culpeper County Tax Map Parcel No. 40S-1-5 In execution of a deed of trust from Jonathan R. Mudge, recorded in Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Culpeper County, Virginia, as Deed Instrument No. 110001087, the undersigned, Samuel R. Walker, Trustee, will offer for sale at public auction in front of the entrance to the Courthouse of the County of Culpeper, Virginia, at 135 West Cameron Street, Culpeper, Virginia, on Thursday, the 9th day of November, 2017, at 11:00 A.M., all that certain property described in said deed of trust lying in the Town and County of Culpeper, Virginia, identified on the Culpeper County Tax Maps as Parcel No. 40S-1-5, designated as Lot 5 of the division of the land of Corbin Homebuilders, Inc., containing 5,000 square feet as shown by survey of Rettew Associates, Inc., dated April 30, 1993, a plat of which is recorded in Plat Cabinet 3, Slides 370 and 371, and known as 702 Third Street. As provided in the deed of trust and pursuant to the provision of applicable law, the undersigned Trustee may exercise all of the powers, rights, authority, and duties granted in the deed of trust.

TERMS OF SALE: CASH. A bidder’s deposit of at least ten percent (10%) of the purchase price, or $10,000.00, whichever is less, by certified or cashier’s check will be required at the time of sale. Additional terms and conditions may be announced at the sale. Closing shall occur at the office of the trustee within 15 days of the date of sale, at which time the balance of the purchase price will be due and payable in cash. The property will be sold “AS IS” and will be conveyed by special warranty deed, subject to all liens, objections, rights reservations, leases, covenants, conditions, easements, and restrictions superior to the lien of the deed of trust as they may lawfully affect the property. The purchaser at the sale will be required to pay all closing costs except the grantor’s tax. Real estate taxes will be prorated as of the date of sale.

Samuel R. Walker, Trustee Fray, Hudson, Clark & Walker, LLP 115 S. West Street Culpeper, VA 22701 540/825-0701

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Prior veterinary experience or education is a must, in addition to the ability to multitask. Candidate should be proficient with computers, and knowledgeable of basic hospital equipment. Looking for reliable, responsible and respectful applicants only.

This position requires flexibility with schedule. Some evening and Saturday hours are mandatory.

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We offer a competitive benefits package that includes: medical, dental, vision insurance, 401k match, tuition reimbursement, plus paid time off.

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energy and ease for the body, mind and spirit. This wonderful, healthy exercise is appropriate for both men and women. The most important principal of Tai Chi is to relax. Who doesn’t need to relax?

Wed. 11/15-12/13* 2:30p-3:30p Register By: 11/9

Tai Chi – Continuing...- This class offers a second day to relax with Tai Chi. Additionally, new forms will be introduced to expand your knowledge of Tai Chi.

Wed. 11/20-12/11* 2:30p-3:30p Register By: 11/14

Open to Ages 16yrs-Adult, Where: Community Room, 303 N. Main St. Cost: $35 per 4-week session *(no class on Wed. 11/22)

FOR MORE INFORMATION & TO REGISTER www.CulpeperRecreation.com l 540-727-3412

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HALLOWEEN HAPPENINGS. The annual Culpeper Downtown Trick or Treat, hosted by Culpeper Renaissance Inc., drew plenty of ghosts and ghouls to East Davis Street on Halloween. Pictured above are The Hocus Pocus Sanderson Sisters- Jennifer Mullen, Kelsey Settle, Sarah McGuckin - who were handing out candy at the Green Roost. BELOW: Culpeper Police Department officers Jason Smith, Tim Chilton and Julia Cole caught their donut - four year old Leif Balderson. BOTTOM RIGHT: William Viel, 18 months, flew onto East Davis Street as a dragon.

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