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Debate rages over sheriff's interest in 287(g) program

By Jeff Say

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Culpeper County Sheriff Scott Jenkins defended his decision to apply for the 287g program through the office of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to the Culpeper County Board of Supervisors Tuesday.

The decision has been met with vocal opposition from Hispanic groups in Culpeper County who feel the program puts an undeserved target on their population.

The program, one of ICE's top partnership initiatives, allows a state or local law enforcement entity to enter into a partnership with ICE, under a joint Memorandum of Agreement, in order to receive delegated authority for immigration enforcement within their jurisdictions.

Jenkins said the program only applies to inmates who come through the intake of Culpeper County Jail and is not part of a rumored “roundup” of illegal aliens.

“I think there’s people with an agenda who often twist and take pieces of statements and information to make it what they want for their agenda,” Jenkins said. “My agenda is simple: I’m the sheriff.

I’m the only person in this county and this state who can implement this program in Culpeper. That means I am the one who will rest with the conscience of the decision if we don’t do everything we can house and help deport people who could possibly kill or injure our citizens.”

Jenkins stressed that this is a not a street level program where patrol deputies could detain and then turn over an illegal alien to ICE. The program will train four deputies initially, with two more added later, to use ICE software as inmates are taken into the jail.

They are already asked a standard set of questions, Jenkins said, and this program will ask more pertaining to whether they are in the country legally or not.

“No deputy sheriff has or will have the authority to arrest any citizen or any person on the street

who we feel may be an illegal alien,” Jenkins said. “This is only inside the walls of the jail.”

Jenkins said he is not hiring or asking for future positions and said the four-week training would be fully funded by the federal government through the program.

There is only one other locality in Virginia that has the program, said Earl Kennedy, Field Program manager for 287g program for Washington Field Office. That jurisdiction is Prince William and the program has been in place for years. Jenkins said he has done his due diligence and has visited Prince William and witnessed how the program works firsthand.

“This is much smaller scale and much smaller cost,” Jenkins said of Culpeper’s involvement in the program.

Opposition to the program More than 200 people converged on the evening Board of Supervisors meeting Tuesday, filling the room to capacity and requiring people to stand outside in the rain as both sides of the argument for the program met.

Marty Bywaters-Baldwin, a Culpeper town resident, presented a petition with 240 signatures opposing the program.

“This not what we need for Culpeper County,” he said. “You as the Board of Supervisors should take a stand on how it is implemented or not in our county.”

Janet Garcia referenced the days earlier conversation, where Kennedy referred to picking up “bodies.”

“He described them as bodies,” Garcia said, holding back tears.

“Bodies are someone who is dead.”

Bywaters-Baldwin also addressed the usage of the word bodies.

“Look at these beautiful children here tonight,” he said. “Those aren’t bodies, those are beautiful human beings.”

Jason Guy, of the Cedar Mountain District, also spoke out against the program. He cited the case of teachers Leo and Gabriella Legora who have to leave the

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Residents express their opposition to the proposed 287 (g) immigration program Sheriff Scott Jenkins has applied for through the Immigration and Customs Enforcement. country at the end of the year.

“They came here as educators separately, but it was here in this county they met and fell in love,” Guy said. “They applied for their permit in 2012, they spend thousands of dollars to maintain their status but a mistake happened to them. Because of that mistake, instead of being rewarded for their service, they are being shown the door. Our labor department has decided to rule with law and not compassion. There’s 100 more families just like them, who deserve compassion.”

Longtime planning commission member Francis Updike, along with several others, argued that if you are on the right side of the law, this will never be an issue.

“If you don’t break the law, you don’t have a problem,” Updike said. “If you’re not in the jail, you don’t have a problem. Don’t worry about it, it doesn’t affect you.”

Kurt Christensen, of the Stevensburg District, said Culpeper should not become a sanctuary city and cited the 2016 election as a sign that America is done with illegal immigration, finishing it with a “Viva Trump.”

Cost is one of the sticking points for area groups who do not want to see the program implemented in

Culpeper County.

Sophia Gregg, attorney with Legal Aid Justice Center, was present during the sheriff ’s remarks and met with area groups following the presentation to the BOS. “I think the concerns of the group are many,” Gregg said. “It’s concerning that the sheriff wants to implement this program in a town as small and without the concerns of any sort of criminal immigrant issue here. There’s a lot of fear that there’s going to be a larger mistrust of the police, that they can’t turn to the sheriff for fear that this program exists.”

Jenkins said the cost to the county would not be as much as the groups are making it out to seem.

“I don’t see the enormous cost,” Jenkins said. “I’m currently not asking for any funding and I don’t see us needing it because of the scale we operate.”

Legal Aid Justice Center attorney Simon Sandoval-Moshenberg said that the sheriff ’s statement was very telling.

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Team Jordan raises more than $20,000 for suicide awareness Team Jordan raised more than $20,000 at their annual fundraiser Nov. 29.

The suicide prevention coalition was formed followed the death of Jordan Jenkins, 26, in 2014. Jenkins, the son of Culpeper Town Police Department Chief Chris Jenkins, committed suicide. The coalition was formed as a way to shine a light on the subject and to bring a positive out of an emotional and trying situation.

“There are so many stigmas with suicide, adults don’t want to talk about it,” Chief Jenkins said. “That’s one thing (coalitions) all bring. We bring a very unpopular topic out into the topic. Raising the money is great, but more important is the awareness about the situation.”

The money raised will help support prevention programs for Rappahannock Rapidan Community Services, said prevention specialist Alan Rasmussen.

One of those programs include the Survivors for Life Support group that meets the third Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at the RRCS facility on Bradford Road.

Those survivor groups are growing, Jenkins said, which shows both how much of an issue the subject of suicide is and how much more willing people are to talk following a loss.

On last Wednesday, more than 140 people congregated at Pepper’s Grill for the fundraiser, with Norma McGuckin winning the $5,000 raffle.

Jenkins said after they pay their bills, that the group will have cleared more than $20,000 to donated to SAFE, Girls on the Run, the Culpeper County Library and other organizations.

Jenkins said that suicide is more prevalent than people may realize, citing the Center for Disease Control’s report that it’s the third leading cause of death for children 10-14 and 10th overall.

“Everybody has a story,” Jenkins said.

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“Even though some are very similar, they’re all different. Suicide doesn’t affect one ethnic group or one economic group.

It’s across the board. A lot of suicides are preventable.”

Jenkins admitted he is in a unique position, serving as the head of a law enforcement agency and having lost a son to suicide.

He stresses that it can happen to anyone, but that conversely anyone can help. All you have to do is open the lines of communication.

“In any suicide there’s a law enforcement presence, to lose a child it’s hard to explain,” Jenkins said. “It brings it all to reality, how quickly your life can change. We’re no different than anyone else experiencing the same thing. I’m easy to find, so people share their stories with me. To see young people dying at such an early age, it’s heart breaking."

He said the compassion in Culpeper is also a tool the community has to use.

“We live in a great community of caring people, when you give them an avenue to support causes, they come,” Jenkins said.

“For Team Jordan, people have answered the bell. To be able to raise that amount of money with a grassroots efforts, it’s incredible. The community has been so supportive of Team Jordan and all the coalitions. Without them we wouldn’t be successful.”

He cited some of the raffle and silent auction items this year - which helped double the turnout. They had a basketball signed by University of Virginia head coach Tony Bennett - which went for more than $300.

He said that he realizes it can be tough for governments to fund everything, so it makes it important for Team Jordan and other coalitions to step in and help fill that gap. He also said that it’s not just about money, but raising awareness of the situation.

“That’s the types of conversations we have to start having as adults,” Jenkins said. “There’s too many stigmas attached to these things. We have to start doing things that make sense.”

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➤ 287 (g), from Page 2 he wouldn’t commit to it being no cost. If you look at Fauquier County what happened earlier in the year, the people of Fauquier County basically got the sheriff to commit ‘I won’t do this if there is any cost to the county.’ Very quickly he realized that was a promise he wouldn’t be able to keep, so he very quickly withdrew his application.”

There are more than 50 localities nationally that are in the program and the memorandum of agreement “defines the scope and limitations of the delegation of authority. It also establishes the supervisory structure for the designated immigration officers working under the cross-designation and prescribes the agreed upon complaint process governing officer conduct during the life of the MOA,” according to the ICE website Gregg said that the memorandum of understanding will also show the higher cost her agency cites.

“It’s not a secret what the cost will be, you can look up the memorandum of understanding that’s a template for every county,” Gregg said. “It has expenditures, in those expenditures you can tell it will cost a substantial amount of money.”

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the cost of training, state and local governments have to pay the majority of costs associated with a 287(g) program including travel, housing, and per diem for officers during training; salaries; overtime; other personnel costs; and administrative supplies.

She has met with several groups in Culpeper who fear that the program could tear families apart.

“Right now it’s about organizing the community and having their voice heard,” Gregg said.

“Especially the Hispanic community would like to have their voice heard and their concerns about the implementation of this program. We’d also like the Board of Supervisors look into whether or not this issue shouldn’t be decided by them as the governing body of Culpeper.”

BOS question the program Jenkins cited two key examples during his presentation, one including a young pregnant woman who was killed in a head-on collision with an illegal alien who was driving drunk. Another was a member of MS-13 who he remembers from his time as an officer.

The MS-13 member was arrested, convicted, served his time, deported and then later back in Culpeper County under a different name again on the wrong side of the law.

Jenkins said the MS-13 gang problem is another concern that would addressed by the program.

“In the last 30 days alone, we’ve had a member of the MS-13 gang member living in our community, wanted not only by the U.S. but wanted by his home country,” Jenkins said.

Currently, Jenkins said that an illegal alien has a 50 to 75 percent chance of being released from prison before ICE agents can come detain him. With the program, he says that detention number will be closer to 100 percent.

“I will do everything I can to see that people who can be a harm to our citizens doesn’t fall through the cracks and get released inadvertently,” Jenkins said.

Catalpa Supervisor Sue Hansohn said she was not aware of the program until constituents approached her about it. She asked if deputies will continue their normal duties - they will, Jenkins said.

“If a person is determined to be on the list, how long would they stay in our jail before ICE would come?” Hansohn asked.

Jenkins said that under normal situations it’s a 48-hour window.

According to the sheriff, the department does not currently get reimbursement for the 48-hours an inmate would be the jail, but it’s Jenkins’ understanding that if

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they join the program they would be reimbursed for the 48 hours.

Kennedy addressed concerns about the MOA, saying that the sheriff can exit out of it at any time he wants.

East Fairfax supervisor Steve Walker asked if Kennedy’s primary focus is Prince William.

“That and expansion,” Kennedy said. “With the new administration we want to get out and do some ground work and get some expansion going.”

Walker asked if funding would be available in the future.

“The funding is already available,” Kennedy said. “We pay for their training. The only thing we don’t pay for is the officers themselves. We provide the equipment The only thing the sheriff ’s office is responsible for providing is the deputies and the space to put the equipment.”

Canavan again stressed that the enforcement of the program again just focuses on inmates.

“The immigration authority is only within the confines of the jail,” Kennedy said. “Even if I asked Sheriff Jenkins if he could help me arrest someone on immigration charges, even if he were to say yes that’s illegal on my part and his part. They don’t have that authority. They have nothing to do with immigration outside the confines of the jail.”

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After an unsuccessful attempt on Oct. 20 to find a buyer for the vacant historic theatre, investors are attempting once again to find someone willing to purchase the renovated building Jan. 23.

This time, the auction will be held at 1 p.m. at the State Theatre.

According to a press release “the noteholder hopes this is Act II for this art deco treasure, listed on the National Registry of Historic Places.”

The auction will be handled by real estate auction firm Tranzon Fox. Bidders will be required to present a $50,000 deposit check and the suggested opening bid will be $500,000.

Culpeper Director of Tourism and Economic Development Paige Read has been working with the investor to help promote whatever business takes over the theatre.

“We will continue to work with the existing ownership and the new

ownership wherever that may go,” Read said. “We are open to partnering with whatever new ownership that comes on board to help them with whatever their plans may be.

I personally and my office are dedicated to helping them and making it a success.”

At the Oct. 20 auction, held outside the Culpeper County Courthouse, about 20 interested parties watched silently as no one stepped up to place a bid.

Built in 1934 and originally part of the Pitts chain of theaters across Western Virginia, the State Theatre had a renaissance in 2012 with a $13 million complete renovation and furnishings/systems upgrade.

According the to the press release, the possibilities are wide open for the future of the building.

“It’s anybody’s guess what will happen – perhaps an investor/developer will have a completely different idea in mind- brewery, spa/fitness center, condos/apartment, retail, boutique hotel. More details to follow after the holidays,” the release stated.

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Santa’s elves converged on Yowell Meadow Park Dec. 2.

The sounds of jingle bells reverberated through the park as the inaugural Jingle Bell Trot 5K helped raise funds and toys for the Culpeper Toy Chest.

The 5K is the brainchild of Crossfit Culpeper owner Mike Duff, who wanted to find to combine his love of Christmas with his passion for helping the community.

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The first Jingle Bell Trot raised $1,500, which was donated to the Culpeper Toy Chest.

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The $1,500 donation, plus the box full of toys for boys and girls, has helped make this year the most successful in the 19 years of the Culpeper Toy Chest’s existence said coordinator Kristen Johnson.

“It’s amazing,” Johnson said. “That will help benefit the age groups that don’t receive a lot of the toys every year, which tends to be preteen and the teenagers. People tend to forget that after age 10, they’re still children. They still may not receive toys.”

The Culpeper Toy Chest, known previously as Culpeper Toys for Tots, became its own 501c3 in 2015 after the arrangement with the United Marine Corps Reserves to keep toys locally dissolved. For the first 16 years of the program, the Marine Corp Reserves agreed to keep toys collected in Culpeper in the community. After a chain in command, they decided to truck the toys to a warehouse in Quantico to be delivered in Northern Virginia.

Johnson wanted to ensure that Culpeper families were the ones who were receiving the generosity of their neighbors.

Toys for Tots is a wonderful campaign as well, but if you want to support local families here in Culpeper, you needed to do it with the Culpeper Toy Chest or other campaigns done here locally,” she said.

She has been overwhelmed but the outpouring of support the organization has received this season.

“This is the largest response ever in the 19 years,” Johnson said. “It’s because of the local support and the local business owners. “I can’t thank the Duff family enough.

Crossfit is a wonderful place and they do a whole lot to help the Culpeper community and we really appreciate it. This will be a really successful campaign because of people like them.”

She said her and other volunteers will soon begin shopping for underprivileged children in the community who signed up for the program through Culpeper Human Services and the Culpeper Christmas Basket program.

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HOME & GARDEN

Keeping your pets and flock safe and warm this winter

THIS RURAL LIFE- HOW, WHAT AND WHY?

Have you been feeling this chill in the air? We’ve had some downright cold early mornings so far this year, and winter appears to be descending upon us. When temperatures drop, our family loves to cozy up by the fire, sip our hot cocoa, and retire early to watch movies in bed. I’d much rather be inside than out in the cold weather. Not my pup, though. He’s a Labrador through-andthrough, and doesn’t skip a beat when the thermometer drops into the 20s.

Most evenings, I have to lure him back indoors with the promise of treats. If your pet is like mine, you may need to take extra care this winter to be sure he or she is safe and warm.

As a responsible pet owner, it is important to remember that dogs and cats are domesticated animals, and are as accustomed to the warm shelter of the indoors as we are. As a general rule of thumb, if it is too cold for you,

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it’s probably too cold for your pet, so bring your animals inside if you can. If and when we do get snow this winter, chemicals from ice-melting agents become dangerous when licked off bare paws. Take special care to wipe down your pet’s paws after spending time outdoors after a snow. Massaging petroleum jelly into paw pads before going outside can help protect from salt and chemical agents. Antifreeze is also dangerous, so be sure to promptly clean up any spills from your vehicle.

Pets, like my adventurous Lab, burn extra energy and need more calories, so consider adding an extra scoop to their feed during the cold winter months. In and out of the cold, into dry heat of your home, can cause itchy, flaky skin. Towel dry your pet as soon as he comes inside, paying special attention to feet and between the toes. Plenty of water to drink will help with hydration and keep skin less dry.

Limiting baths will also lessen the chance of dry flaky skin, since bathing tends to remove essential oils from the skin.

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Paying special attention to your animal’s needs during the cold winter will ensure an enjoyable holiday season for all. They will be ever so grateful and may even reward you with a nudge, a sloppy kiss, or even an egg or two.

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➤ Warm, from Page 8 Directions: Mix well. Drop by spoonsful onto a baking sheet that has been lightly greased or covered in parchment paper. Bake at 350 degrees F for about 20 minutes on each side. Let cool.

Store in airtight container/plastic bags.

Holiday Doggy Wogs (Also eaten by husband and declared to be nice crackers) 2 ½ cups flour (use oat if your dog is sensitive to wheat) ½ cup milk 1 t garlic powder 1 large egg beaten 2 T flavoring (i.e. bacon drippings, meat stock, juice from canned tuna) Directions: Mix dry ingredients. Mix wet ingredients. Mix together thoroughly and roll out to ¼ inch thickness. Cut out with cookie cutters or slice into squares. Arrange on baking sheet that has been lightly greased or covered in parchment paper. Bake at 350 degrees F for about 30 minutes. Let cool. Store in airtight container/plastic bags.

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Gearing Landscape helps you find the perfect tree

By Jeff Say

CULPEPER TIMES STAFF WRITER

This year’s Christmas tree shortage has caused many to worry they’ll end up with a tree like Charlie Brown’s.

Drive down business 29, however, and a full assortment of beautiful green Frasier Fir trees come into view.

The premium firs, sold by Gearing Landscape, sit in front of CFC Farm and Home Services, creating a holiday wonderland for passersby.

The Christmas trees have been sold by Jim and Robert Gearing for eight years, a natural fit for Robert’s landscaping business.

Jim, a local realtor with Re/ Max, said it was a dream come true for the brothers.

“It was just something we always wanted to do,” Jim said.

The business has grown substantially over the years, and this year moved to in front of CFC from its former spot in front of K&M Lawn and Garden.

Jim said the quality of the trees keep people coming back year after year.

“We go down (to North Caro-

lina) and hand pick our trees,” he said.

Through the landscaping business, they have a deal with specialty growers and they are able to go and watch the trees grow.

Visitors this year will receive a special gift with their tree, as each tree comes with a $5 gift certificate to CFC. The trees run from $25 to $89 and are anywhere from five feet to 10 feet tall. They also accept special orders, with Jim noting customers often ask them to tag a specific tree.

They also participate with local charities, working with LifePoint Church to give away trees and they also worked with the Red & Blue Santa program, with a number of the families participating receiving a certificate for a free tree as well.

They’ve also donated trees to the Hospice of the Piedmont, Piedmont ARea Soap Box Derby and other non-profits.

“It’s extremely important to us, all of our money stays locally,” Jim said.

They also adopt families through Re/Max and donate trees to them as well.

“We also have customers who who will purchase more than one tree, and then just take one for

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Robert and Jim Gearing stand beside one of the many trees at their location outside CFC.

them,” Jim said.

They plan to be open until Dec. 24 or until they run out, which is a possibility due to the Christmas tree shortage.

Jim explained that due to the recession in 2005, growers planted less trees and now they are feeling the crunch.

“They didn’t replant and now we’re short in supply, probably for at least another year,” he said.

He said the Fraser Firs that come from North Carolina are so popular due to their aroma, branch structure, density and longevity of the tree.

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BOS approves use permit for dog kennel ➤ Opposition says potential for site to be a 'puppy mill'

By Jeff Say

CULPEPER TIMES STAFF WRITER

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Culpeper County’s Board of Supervisors voted to approve a controversial request for a conditional use permit for a dog kennel in the Stevensburg District Tuesday evening.

The request by Emmanuel and Corrie Warren was for a 57.8 acre property on 662 Kibler Road for a dog breeding operation.

The Warrens previously attempted to open a business in Fauquier in 2016 before pulling their application to the Fauquier County Board of Supervisors over concerns that they would be operating a puppy mill.

In August of 2016, according to a report in the Fauquier Times, the Warrens withdrew their application to breed and sell therapy dogs on the advice of legal counsel.

In the Fauquier application, the Warrens asked to house and breed 65 adult dogs with 48 litters per year. The scope and scale of the application in Culpeper County was much smaller - just eight dogs - but still received outcry from dog lovers and animal rescue groups.

A crowd of nearly 75 stayed after the public comments on the immigration program 287 (g) to weigh in on the Warrens proposed operation.

Emmanuel Warren ensured the board that operation would be up to code and humane, noting the “luxury” kennel will be situated in a 10,000 square foot prefabricated building containing eight rooms with hear, air conditioning, doggy doors and automated water and feed bottles.

The Warrens agreed to the conditions the Culpeper County Planning Commission had put in place when they approved the request by a 4-3 vote in November.

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➤ Dog, from Page 10 a regular basis,” said Corrie Warren. “We want to be good neighbors, we really do.”

Neighbors expressed concern about the noise that eight dogs would make, and the environmental impact that nearly a ton of dog feces that would be created by the puppies.

Another point of contention was the request for eight “breeding dogs,” with many in the public asking where were the male dogs going to come from.

The Warrens explained that they simply asked for eight breeding dogs, never specifying what sex the dogs were.

Patty Werick, President of the Culpeper Humane Society, spoke out against the kennel and breeding operation.

“We do have grave concerns about this if it passed,” Werick said.

Liz Dubenitz, Culpeper People for Pets Foundation President, expressed concern about the method of which people would purchase the puppy. The Warrens stated that many of the customers would be from out of state and would video chat to see the puppy, as a way to minimize traffic into the location.

“If you wanted to purchase a puppy, wouldn’t you want to visit it to see where it came from,” Dubenitz

said. “There must be some oversight here.”

There were even more people in support of the Warrens, as many church members stepped up to speak about their integrity and character. Amanda Moser said she’s known them for about 15 years and was excited to see they were coming to Culpeper. “They breed healthy dogs,” she said.

Stevensburg District Supervisor Bill Chase made the motion to approve, saying some of the concerns were a bit much.

“We’re becoming to cityfied,” Chase said.

Jefferson District Supervisor Brad Rosenberger said that the facility could be inspected quarterly to help alleviate the fears of the community, but the board decided to make it so the inspections could come at any time.

After the public hearing, the vote passed 7-0.

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CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE • Full Circle Thrift hosts a Christmas Open House Dec. 9.

Blue Ridge Chorale concert

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LIBRARY BOOK STORE SALE • The popular Friends of the Library Book Store until December 23.

Then it’s time for the shopkeepers to take some time off. The Book Store will close from December 24 until Jan. 2. REMINDER: Book Store Hours are Monday – Thursday 11 a.m. -1 p.m and 5 p.m – 7 p.m.; Friday 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.; Saturday 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

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

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The non-profit Piedmont Dispute

Blue Ridge Chorale will perform at Culpeper Baptisth Church Dec. 9.

Resolution Center is recruiting volunteer mediators for its general district court mediation programs in Culpeper, Fauquier and Rappahannock Counties.

There will be a 20-hour basic mediation the weekend of Nov. 30 - Dec. 2 beginning Nov. 30 from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. and all day Dec. 1 and 2 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The training is certified by the Division of Dispute Resolution Services at the Supreme Court of Virginia and is followed by a mentoring process.

The deadline to apply is Nov. 17.

Please call Susan at PDRC for more information and to apply 540-3476650.

DEC. 7

FILM • “Road to Bali” (Paramount, 1952) Bob Hope and Bing Crosby play a pair of vaudevillians on the run from a shotgun wedding who sign on to a deep-sea diving expedition in the South Pacific. There, they meet the lovely Princess Lala (Dorothy Lamour) and vie for her affections.

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.

DEC. 8

FILM • “McLintock!” (United Artists, 1963) John Wayne made a

big hit at the box office as George Washington McLintock, an aging, self-made, hard-drinking cattle and land baron in this raucous Western comedy, loosely based on William Shakespeare's “The Taming of the Shrew.” Maureen O'Hara, Wayne’s friend and co-star in “The Quiet Man” (1952), plays his estranged high-society wife Katherine, with his son Patrick Wayne, Stefanie Powers, Chill Wills and Yvonne De Carlo also highlighted in the cast.

Michael Wayne, John’s eldest, earned his first credit as producer, while Andrew V. McLaglen, son of actor Victor McLaglen, handled the directing duties on his first major big-budget film. 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.

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.

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What’s Happening 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!

DEC. 9

BLUE RIDGE CHORALE •

Blue Ridge Chorale will host its 50th Anniversary Concert at 7 pm at Culpeper Baptist Church Ticket information: www.brcsings. com. Call Patti - 540-219-8837.

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.

CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE

• Christmas Open House at Full Circle Thrift Store 12308 Sperryville Pike Sat.- Dec. 9 Visit with Santa and Ms. Claus, refreshments, and door prizes 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

All store items will be 50% off. Store hours 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m.

FILM • Double Feature: 1930s Westerns “Forlorn River” (Paramount, 1937) Based on the book by Zane Grey, “Forlorn River” stars Larry “Buster” Crabbe as a young cowboy named Nevada who takes a job on a ranch rounding up horses, but runs afoul of a former bank robber posing as a powerful cattleman who frames Nevada as a horse thief. Crabbe, a two-time Olympic swimmer before breaking into acting, is best known for playing Tarzan, Flash Gordon and Buck Rogers in serials and features.

After his first two books were adapted to the screen, Grey formed his own motion picture company, which he later sold to Paramount Pictures. Between 1911 and 1996, 112 films were adapted from the novels and stories of Zane Grey.

“The Painted Desert” (RKOPathe, 1931) Clark Gable made his talking film debut in a supporting role in this Western about conflict and romance between the adopted son and daughter of two long-feuding

Westerners. William Boyd (in his pre-Hopalong Cassidy days) and Helen Twelvetrees are the stars, as is the superior cinematography of the Arizona desert by Edward Snyder. Gable's notable performance as an unrepentant former criminal opened the door for him to become "The King of Hollywood" during the 1930s.

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

HISTORY • The Brandy Station Foundation invites the community to its annual Holiday Open House at the Civil War Graffiti House, 19484 Brandy Rd. in Brandy Station from 1 to 4 p.m. Please stop by to see Civil War graffiti and enjoy holiday fare and music by the Wilderness Run Players!

BREAKFAST • The Jefferson Ruritan Club together with the Jeffersonton Community Center will hold its monthly all-youcan-eat Country Breakfast from 8 to 11 a.m. at the Jeffersonton Community Center, 5073 Jeffersonton Rd., Jeffersonton (Rts. 802 & 621 off Rt. 229). Cost for the breakfast is $8 for adults, $5 for children 6-12 and under 6 are free. Carry-out will be available.

All proceeds go to scholarships, local public service organizations and charities and maintaining the Community Center. Breakfasts will be held each month on the 2nd Sat. All are welcome. For information, call 540-937-5119 or go to www. jeffersonvaruritanclub.org

DEC. 10

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.

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CHURCH • Mountain View

Community Church's Sermon Topic: "Follow Christmas: Mary’s Crisis of Belief” 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 • St. Stephen’s

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

DEC. 11

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.

DEC. 12

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

DEC. 13

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.

DEC. 14

WELLNESS • Wellspring Health Services' registered dietician & certified diabetes instructor Suzanne Amoruso will be hosting an information session titled Diabetes Nutrition Tips and Meal Planning for the Holidays at the Culpeper County Library at 5 p.m.

FILM • Double Feature: 1930s Leading Ladies – Ginger Rogers and Claudette Colbert “The Thirteenth Guest” (Monogram, 1932) Ginger Rogers stars as Marie Morgan, one of the guests who are reassembled from dinner party that took place 13 years earlier - at which the host fell dead - in order to solve the mystery of an unnamed 13th guest to whom the deceased bequeathed his estate. “I Cover the Waterfront” (United Artists, 1933) 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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What’s Happening EVENTS FOR CULPEPER, FAUQUIER, MADISON, ORANGE AND RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTIES

FAUQUIER COUNTY DEC. 7-10

favorites that include the awardwinning Rappahannock County High School Band, antique cars with local luminaries, floats featuring the children of Rappahannock, and, of course, Santa. The artisan market returns, along with local food offerings and much more.

CHRISTMAS PROGRAM

• Amissville United Methodist Church will hold its annual Christmas Program at 6 p.m. in the church sanctuary.

Refreshments and fellowship will follow in the social hall. For more information, call Missy at 540-9373590.

LIVING CHRISTMAS TREE

• The 2017 Living Christmas Tree presented by the Warrenton United Methodist Church will be held Dec. 7 at 7:30 p.m., Dec. 8 at 7:30 p.m., Dec. 9 at 4 and 7 p.m. and Dec. 10 at 4 and 7 p.m. Light show with choir and live orchestra.

All tickets are free and available by emailing LCT@warrentonUMC. org. For info and tickets go www. warrentonUMC.org or call 540-3471367 ext. 125.

DEC. 9

SANTA BREAKFAST

• Bring your family and join the Remington Lions Club for Breakfast with Santa from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 11326 James Madison Highway, Bealeton. Ages 12 and up - $8, 6-11 - $6 and children five and younger are free. Come visit Santa Claus and enjoy an all you can eat buffet breakfast with all the fixins. Free eye-screenign for young children. All proceeds help the Remington Lions Club community service.

DEC. 13

IGNITE FAUQUIER • 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, December 13 from 9:00 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.

DEC. 16

FUNDRAISER • Rappahannock The annual Christmas in Little Wsahington will be held from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Dec. 10.

RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY DEC. 9

HOLIDAY BAZAAR • Hearthstone School’s annual holiday bazaar is 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the school (11576 Lee Hwy., Sperryville) with fresh wreaths, children’s toys and books and handmade items including cards, jewelry, pottery, scarves, beeswax candles and more. Gingerbread house raffle, lunch, baked goods, homemade fudge. Vendors welcome. For more information, call 540-987-9212.

LIVE NATIVITY • Come Join Us

for the 39th Annual Living Nativity from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the red shed beside the Rappahannock County Library, Washington.

Sponsored by the Rappahannock United Methodist Charge. Make a new family tradition by volunteering to be in the Rappahannock Living nativity scene. Each 25 minute shift is in need of people of all ages to be Mary, Joseph, three Kings, Shepherds and Angels. The costumes and animals are provided.

Contact Judi Burke at 540-6316103 or jnorthburke@gmail.com to

sign up for a shift, if you would like to be a part of this special event.

ARTISAN TRAIL • The Second Saturday of December is full of holiday delights on the Rappahannock County Artisan Trail. Soak up a history lesson over a glass of wine, make and paint ornaments from clay, take in a professional exhibition by local photographers, brush up on your wine knowledge or make holiday decorations with the corks, browse an art exhibition of colorful and intriguing paintings, create an ornament or suncatcher from fused glass, enjoy the warmth of Christmas music and mulled wine, or shop for handcrafted gifts made by local artists for your loved ones. For full details www. rappahannockcountyartisantrail. com

DEC. 10

CHRISTMAS IN LITTLE WASHINGTON • George

and Martha Washington will join Santa and Mrs. Claus for Rappahannock County’s annual holiday celebration, which runs from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The parade, which starts at 1 p.m., will be led by the Knights of Columbus and will feature the return of the Rappahannock Hunt, along with

County Relay for Life First Annual Cookie Sale - Saturday, Dec. 16 from 9 a.m. to noon. Location: Washington Baptist Church, 180 Gay St. Washington, VA Enjoy a hot cup of refreshment. You can sign up or join an existing team. Help make someone's Christmas a little sweeter an brighter while supporting a great cause by helping fund a cure. Enjoy the beautiful sights of Little Washington.

GREENE COUNTY DEC. 9 CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING • World-renowned

Scottish fiddler Paul Anderson will reprise his hugely successful Malt & Moonshine concert in Stanardsville two years ago by headlining a second concert on Saturday, Dec. 9 at William Monroe High School’s Performing Arts Center. The two-hour musical event, sponsored by the Art Guild of Greene, will begin at 7:00 p.m.

Tickets are $15. The concert is co-sponsored by the Art Guild, Greene County Tourism Council and Noon Whistle Pottery. For further information, contact Ann Dye 434-985-3103 or annwdye@ gmail.com. For more information about Anderson, For more information, see his website: paulandersonscottishfiddler.com.

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VIEWS Culpeper's 'pot of gold' SECRETS OF THE LIBRARY

It was a long journey from the start of a volunteer library to the present facility that now serves our community. In March, 2018, there will be a celebration for the 20 year anniversary of the Culpeper County Library in its present location. Before the construction of the new building, someone took a picture with a rainbow over the site. At that time, no one knew the library would turn out to be a “Pot of Gold” for the community.

Margaret Williams served as Assistant Director and retired in 2011 after 38 years with the Library. Since then she has been considered to be the library’s historian. She is again helping the library by filling a temporary position until a new person can be hired. She said, “I have always loved to read and enjoy the public and my coworkers.” With her help, archived articles were located in the “vertical file drawers.”

In 1926, several women started the first library in the Town of Culpeper. Mary Williams of Washington D.C., (later Mrs. Harry St. George Tucker) rallied her friends to donate a large number of valuable books to start the project. Miss Lucile Nelson (later, Mrs. Charles Penniman), and other civic-minded citizens, were given a room, rent free, in the L.P. Nelson Building on East Davis Street.

Cataloguing of books was done by young female volunteers. Book shelves were built by Culpeper High School students in their Woodshop Class.

In 1928, the Town Council and the Board of Supervisors of the County gave the library a room in the Municipal Building.

Crimora Waite was appointed as the librarian and served in that capacity until 1983.

The new entity was named the “Culpeper Town and County Library, Inc.” The library’s Executive Board was headed by the Superintendent of Schools, T. W. Hendrick, and had the support of L. Frank Smith and Kate F. Perry.

In 1946 it became a free public library, received a small State Aid Grant, and became a member of the

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Mr. Butch Davies remembers that eventually every available space was used for the books and manuscripts, and at times, they had to climb a ladder to get to the top of the piles.

In 1963 a library building was constructed at 105. E. Mason Street.

Mr. Davies recalls the first time he entered that building. He stated it was “a spectacular site.” Davies also remembers that the library collected many publications from residents of Culpeper. The card catalogue system, with its many rows of drawers, enabled users to find the books they needed. A volunteer started the children’s program so they could enjoy storytelling, special events, and other entertainment.

Once again, as the community grew, people recognized that either the library would have to expand or they would need a new building. In 1995 the Library Foundation was started with the mission to raise funds for a new building. Wayne Bernardo was the Vice President of the Library Board. He stated, “The library was not just a repository for books, but was also a place to access information, and it held the nostalgic history of Culpeper.”

Quintin Mullins, a Foundation Board member stated, “There was broad-based community response to financially support a new library.

Much of the success of fundraising belongs to the late Chris Jebson, Chairperson of the Library Board, who was instrumental in fundraising and support for a new facility.” Throughout the library there are plagues to recognize the donors who sponsored that area.

On July 1, 1996 the County took over the Mason Street building, renaming it the “Culpeper County Library”. In November a Bond Referendum was held. The public voted 4 to 1 that a new library should be built. Marshall Gayheart donated the corner lot in the Southgate Shopping Center to the County so construction could be initiated. Culpeper County supplemented the funds that were raised. Bids were taken and the Library Foundation hired an architectural firm and a library interior designer. All participants wanted the new library to be warm and comfortable.

Susan Keller, the Director of the Library since 1997, stated, “This was a very exciting time.

The interior designer told me to estimate how many computers we might need and then double that amount. The facility is still up-to-date and has the capacity to accommodate all the newest technology.” Because of the forethought of the designers, the number of electrical outlets, and telephone and data lines were greatly increased. Keller feels the attention to this detail and the coordination of all the furniture has enabled the facility to continue to be contemporary. In 2015 more space was needed and an addition was completed over the Christmas Holidays.

Many events for adults and children are planned for March, 2018. Keller said, “The Library turns 20. Celebrations will be held throughout the month of March.

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Culpeper native makes movements her medium in 'Peter Pan'

By Alexandra Kondakov and Roxie Beebe-Center SPECIAL TO THE CULPEPER TIMES

Peter Pan was the boy from Neverland who did not want to grow up.

Tori Bertocci is the girl from Culpeper who could not stand still even in acting class.

“I couldn’t help it,” Bertocci told us in an interview. “It felt very unnatural for me to be still for an extended period of time.”

Bertocci found her own Neverland with Synetic Theater in Arlington, a so-called physical theater company where movement is the main medium for bringing plays to life and expressing emotions and where words are less important.

Sometimes even Synetic’s Shakespeare productions are wordless.

On a cold and blustery November afternoon we went to Synetic’s production of Peter Pan. We were not sure what to expect but needed inspiration for our school’s (Grymes Memorial School in Orange) production of the play.

Watching their Peter Pan, we felt as if we were one of the Lost Kids, playing and riding wild animals, or one of the pirates sailing in perilous waters.

Bertocci played Starkey, one of

Tori Bertocci Captain Hook’s henchmen. She was a fearless yet evil female pirate amongst a gang of unruly seadogs.

“I created Starkey based off of two characters from literature, the Trunchbull from Mathilda, and Miss Hannigan from Annie,” she told us.

From a young age, Tori loved acting. In third grade, at Pearl Sample Elementary School, she turned sto-

ries into plays she wrote and performed with her classmates every Friday. At 15 she started dancing with Orange Performing Arts.

After studying drama at VCU, she was turned onto Synetic Theater, founded by Paata and Irena Tsikurishvili, Georgian-born and educated actors and directors who immigrated to the US in the 1990s.

“Like all immigrants, before they get here, they have their dream. I had a dream too—one day I was hoping to go in America and create my own theater company,” said Paata Tsikurishvili.

After a fruitless search for a physical theater in Washington, D.C., he banded together with theater colleagues and created Stanislavsky Studio Theatre studio at Church Street in DC. Paata then split from that company, and Synetic was born.

The shows he puts on in a season are inspired by the world around him. Tsikurishvili-being from Georgia-adds Georgian folk music and other aspects of his culture to Synetic’s plays.

Even in his wildest dreams, Tskurishvili might not have thought his company would get so many of theater’s highest awards: Synetic has 27 Helen Hayes awards,

2017

“It felt very unnatural for me to be still for an extended period of time.”

Tori Bertocci Synetic Theater and 116 nominations. Tori and Paata are two extraordinary people brought together through theater.

They produce the classics as well as popular favorites and folk tales of their adopted country.

Synetic takes some of their shows on the road, and holds workshops and residencies for school children and adults.

Besides wearing a pirate hat at the Peter Pan production, Bertocci’s other hats at Synetic are education and outreach coordinator. She also manages productions and co-directs plays. “I direct alongside Paata”, Bertocci says about this production of Hansel and Gretel, “He has given me so much opportunity.”

The theater’s current production is a wordless version of the classic story Hansel and Gretel, adapted for physical theater by Bertocci.

Hansel and Gretel runs Dec. 1 through Dec. 23 at Synetic Theater 1800 S Bell St Arlington VA 22202. synetictheater.org/events2017/

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CHURCH

Drawn in by the light...

They were drawn in by the light.

In the late 1980’s I was a volunteer youth group leader for a church in Northwestern Ohio.

The senior high young adults had gathered one Sunday evening for a Christmas party in the basement of the building. I vividly remember one, long table adorned with food, drink and frosted covered sugar cookies.

Unfortunately, only a few of the youth attended the event, as we wondered what could be done with the remaining edible items. As the evening was winding down, a faint knock was heard coming from the glass, outside door leading into the church.

As I went up the stairs to investigate, thinking that it was just one of the parents coming to retrieve their child, I was totally taken by surprise.

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When I opened the door, I encountered an anxious looking man on a mission. And as I greeted him, his initial words were clear and chilling. He said that his family was in the car with him, and they were hungry. They had just happened to see the shining light on the outside of the church building, so they decided to stop to see if there was any food to eat.

They were drawn in by the light.

As both the wonder and the seriousness of the encounter resonated through my mind, I immediately invited the father and his family down the stairs to partake in the Christmas feast.

The facial expressions of the church youth said it all. Many of them had never encountered homelessness. None of them knew hunger. But on that evening, they realized what Christmas was all about. Giving, serving, sharing the love of Jesus with others. As unexpected as this hungering family arrived, it quickly departed with extra food and full stomachs. But no one would ever forget how they had been drawn in by the light.

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During this season of Advent, which is a time of anticipating, watching, waiting, preparing, and getting ready for the birth and second coming of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, we are constantly being drawn into “The Light.”

But this does not mean that we’re immune to the “daily darkness.” The darkness of anger. The darkness of negativity. The darkness of hate. The darkness of violence. The darkness of incivility. The darkness of selfishness.

The darkness of indifference. This darkness may try to bring us down, but we are encouraged by something far greater.

As it is written in John 1:5, “The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness will never overcome it.” The Light is Jesus Christ, the Son of the living God. The One who will be born.

The One who reflects God. The One who gave his life. The One who saves us from sin. The One who died, rose, and ascended. And the One who gives us hope, and commands us to love and serve our neighbors.

As we are drawn into this light of Christ through faith, let us share this living light with others. In Matthew 5:14-16 it is written, “You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do people light

a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house.” In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they can see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.” Each time we love and serve others by the talents and the abilities in which the Holy Spirit has provided, we are literally shining the light of Jesus in this world.

In the next few weeks, the pace of life will probably be hectic.

Decorating, gift buying, cookie baking, party going, music listening, present wrapping, and Christmas movie watching will dominate our time as we prepare for the season. But maybe, just maybe, we will take some time to focus on the light, the Light of the World Jesus Christ, and be open to sharing this light to our neighbors.

Christmas is all about being drawn in by the light…

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.

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Santa needs our help to make Christmas bright for children in need. Donors are doing the most good when they give at a Salvation Army kettle.

Volunteers and donors are giving above and to help families in desperate need. In 2016 donors had given $14,673.97 by November 27. This year donors gave $19,634.64 by November 27. This marks an increase of $4,960.67.

“Every dollar makes such a tremendous difference,” says Lt Jared Martin, the Commanding Officer. “It makes the difference between someone going hungry or being fed. It makes the difference between someone losing power to their home or having heat on a cold winter night. It makes the difference between a child waking up on Christmas morning with nothing or finding presents under the tree.”

In 2017 donors helped 1,932 unique individuals in Culpeper and Warrenton by giving to The Salvation Army. With a stronger Red Kettle Campaign, the Army will be able to help even more people in 2018.

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Culpeper County Sheriff's Office: Nov. 29-Dec. 5 Following are the county police reports from Nov 29-Dec. 5. Reports are provided by the law enforcement agency listed and do not imply guilt, however are the charges placed by the CCSO.

Ennio Barrera Ramos

AKA: Ramos Ennio Barrera Age: 28, White/Male Hgt./Wgt.: 6-0/170 Hair/Eye: Black/Brown Last known: 580 Woodruff Ln., Culpeper, Va. Wanted for: Revocation of Suspended Sentence and Probation.

Scott Anthony Gray Age: 34, Black/Male Hgt./Wgt.: 5-8/180 Hair/Eye: Black/Brown Last known: 402 South East St., Culpeper, Va. Wanted for: (2) counts of Probation Violation on Felony Charge.

Marissa Ann Southerland

Age: 24 White/Female Hgt./Wgt.: 5-7/185 Hair/Eye: Brown/Haze; Last known: 8454 Westview Ct., Rixeyville, Va. Wanted for: Sentence to Community Based Corrections.

William Lester Thomas Jr. Age: 24, Black/Male Hgt./Wgt.: 5-10/198 Hair/Eye: Black/Brown Last known: 501 N. Monticello Ave., Culpeper, Va. Wanted for: (2) counts of Probation Violation, Assault & Battery – Family Member.

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Nov. 29 Joshua MacKenzie Bacot, 26, 7000 block Endless View Lane, Rixeyville, probation violation on felony charge Dondre Washington, 20, 12000 block Eggbornsville Road, Culpeper, driving with suspended or revoked license, sale, distribute marijuana Jonathan Wayne Welch, 26, 6300 block Balls Mill Road, Midland, failure to appear (three counts) bail/peace release Miguel Dejesus Guerrero, 18, 11000 block Field Stone Blvd., Culpeper, failure to appear Nov. 30 Artayvia Shapree Baker, 21, 100 block Ash St., Culpeper, probation violation on felony charge (two counts) Angela Marie Smith, 35, 11000 block Woodland Drive, Unionville, failure to appear Justin Tyler Lair, 27, 13000 block Bonnie Court, Culpeper, failure to appear Antonioa Jashad Sheppard Marshall, 27, 8000 block Rixeyville Road, Rixeyville, probation violation on felony charge, sentence to community based corrections program or facility (two counts),

assault & battery Joey Lee Weakley, 30, 400 Mud Road, Madison, failure to appear

Dec. 1 Michael Wayne Fincham, 54, 3000 block Slates Mill Road, Boston, profane, threatening language over public airway Gregory Owen Brown, 42, 18000 block Fox Mountain Lane, Culpeper, violate protective orders Melissa Sanda Smith, 35, 11000 block Alum Spring Road, Culpeper, probation violation on felony charge (two counts) Dominque Jamal Newsome Sr., 27, 200 block E. Williams St., Culpeper, driving with suspended or revoked license Dec. 2 Rachel Jean Jennings, 50, 15000 General Lee Ave., Culpeper, driving with suspended or revoked license, possession of marijuana Nick Walker, 38, 24000 Lignum Road, Lignum, possession of marijuana Alexnader James Williams Barton, 24, 12000 block Dutch Hollow Road, Culpeper, possession of marijuana Laurence Peeples, 58, 7800 Carelock Circle, Charlotte NC, driving under the influence of alcohol, no drivers license, concealed weapon: carry Dec. 4 Ronald Edward Johnson Jr., 43,

8000 block Kirtley Trail, Culpeper, contempt of court Angela Lee Butler, 38, 1000 block Lightfoot St., Culpeper, probation violation on felony charge (two counts) Christopher Alvin Sutphin, 45, 14000 block Catalpa Drive, Culpeper, probation violation on felony charge Terance Shipp Jr., 27, 300 block Mews Court, Stafford, probation violation on felony charge (four counts), probation violation on misdemeanor charge Randall James Moorehead, 26, 11000 block Dutch Hollow Road, Culpeper, highway: dump trash etc. highway/private property, possession of controlled substances, possess or distribute controlled paraphernalia, accident: driver not report, unauthorized, driving with suspended or revoked license Jannie Blandino-Lezanna, 19, 11000 block Scott Circle, Bealeton, failure to appear Harliegh Dunnivan, 23, 18000 Hope Lane, Orange, eluding police endander persons or police car Dec. 5 Billy Joe West, 47, 13000 block Dutch Hollow Road, Culpeper, burning or destorying occupied dwelling Madalyn Tyler Grant, 19, 19000 block York Road, Stevensburg, failure to appear

Culpeper Town Police: Nov. 27 - Dec. 3 Following are the police reports from Nov. 27-Dec. 3. Reports are provided by the law enforcement agency listed and do not imply guilt, however are the charges placed by the police department.

Nov. 27 Rebecca Stanley, 25, 15000 block Madison Run Road, Gordonsville, failure to appear Phillip Edwin Tanner, 38, 200 block Jenkins Ave., Culpeper, hit and run personal injury, accident driver not report, property damage Nov. 28 Phillip Edwin Tanner, 38, 200 block Jenkins Ave., Culpeper, driving after forfeiture of license Deanna Janae Stephenson, 21, 800 block Persimmon Place, Culpeper, monument: intentional damage, assault and battery - family member Nov. 29 Gilberto Leonel Ortiz Soto, 33, 1700 block Finley Drive, Culpeper, assault and battery - family member Binny Blonko, 32, 6100 block Library Lane, Bealeton, grand larceny, assault and battery - family member, unlawful use or injury to telephone lines

Marsha Nicole Sprouse, 55, 1800 block Blue Belle Lane, Culpeper, assault and battery - family member

Ronald Williams Moore Jr., 42, 200 block Fairground Road, Madison, drunk in public, profane language

Nov. 30 James William Tyler, 51, 500 block Fourth Street, Culpeper, manufacture, sale, possession imit control substance schedule I, II, sale, distribute marijuana Darrell Lewis Walker, 54, 100 block Oakbrook Drive, Orange, grand larceny

Dec. 2 Joseph William Phillips, 31, 600 block S. West St., Culpeper, possession of marijuana Olajuwan Jordan Campbell, 22, 700 block First St., Culpeper, possess, transport firearms by convicted felons (two counts), firearm: receive stolen or aid in concealing, concealed weapon: carry (two count)

Dec. 1 James William Corbin, 38, 400 block Ross River Lane, Syria, revocation of suspended sentence and probation (two counts) Hedge Evertett Washington, 27, 600 block Highview Court, Culpeper, revocation of suspended sentence, sentence to community based corrections program or facility Fred Norman Southerland III, 52, 13000 block Waters Brothers, Culpeper, drunk in public, possession of alcohol by interdicted person Michael Kevin Blucker, 51, 600 block N. East St., Culpeper, drunk in public, profane language Clayton McKinley McGlorthlin, 29, Blackberry Lane, Castleton, possession of schedule I, II controlled substance

Dec. 3 Zachary Davis Baughman, 18, 800 block Fox Den Road, Culpeper, possession or mariuana Larry Douglas Williams Jr., 25, 600 block Highview Court, Culpeper, assault & battery - family member Marion Mudd Jr., 57, 100 block Ash St., Culpeper, drunk in public; profane language, disorderly conduct Erica Costley, 19, 6100 block The Parkway, Alexandria, assault and battery family member

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Bus Drivers and School Nutrition Workers Needed Bus Drivers      School Nutrition Workers 

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For 35 years, the annual Lights of Love program has helped remember those who have brought caring and compassion to Culpeper while helping raise funds for hospital needs.

The program, hosted by the Novant Health UVA Health System Culpeper Medical Center Auxiliary, donated proceeds from the lights this year for the purchase of wheelchairs and a blanket warmer for the ICU. Jeff Hetmanski, President, Novant Health UVA Health System Culpeper Medical Center, said that the annual event brings much needed light in a time of year when the nights get longer.

“I want to thank the auxiliary for bringing us together for another year,” Hetmanski said. “With the coming of the winter solstice in a few weeks, we’ll soon experience the longest night of the year at time when darkness reigns. There are natural seasonal reasons to kindle light in the darkness this time of year.”

Hetmanksi thanked the auxiliary for their contributions to the hospital and recognized the Culpeper oncology services, who the program was dedicated to this year.

“Tonight’s event is a special night where soon the light on the tree behind me will celebrate those

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Shirley Ann Bayne, auxiliary president, said that the program provides another relief to Culpeper - much needed rain.

“This is the fourth year we’ve had rain, and we haven’t had rain in what, three weeks?” Bayne said with a laugh.

The crowd of more than 50 were entertained by the sounds of Christmas by the Culpeper Youth Choir under the direction of Adriana Bustamante. Soloist Alex Smith, of Culpeper Baptist Church, sang Christmas carols as well.

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SCHOOL BOARD SWORN IN. Culpeper County School Board members elected in 2017 were sworn into office Friday. (From left to right) Marshall Keene - Stevensburg District, Betsy Smith - Cedar Mountain District and Michelle North - Jefferson District take their oath of office from Culpeper County Circuit Court Clerk Janice Corbin.

BATTLE ANNIVERSARY. On Dec 2 the Culpeper Minutemen Sons of the American Revolution celebrated the 242nd Anniversary of the Battle of Great Bridge at Chesapeake. The ceremony is normally held at the Battlefield Monument, but was moved this year to Great Bridge Presbyterian Church because of construction of a new visitor center at the monument. CMM President Jerry Hubbard led a delegation of 10 members and 3 wives from our chapter. While there, President General Larry Guzy of the National Society Sons of the American Revolution joined the Culpeper Minutemen chapter as a member.

'WHAT DO YOU WANT FOR CHRISTMAS?' Santa asks children what they want for Christmas at Wellspring's Christmas Party Dec. 2. Wellspring hosted rides, cookie painting and free pictures for Santa for anyone in the community last Saturday.

MARKETING 100. Culpeper resident Neil Mairs’ Germanna Community College Marketing 100 class did a presentation Dec. 6 of a marketing plan for Hospice of the Piedmont. Mairs is on the hospice board and Ronald J. Cottrell, its president and CEO, was on hand to listen.

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