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Some supervisors express hesitancy over real estate tax increase

By Josh Gully CULPEPER TIMES

After hearing opposition from some citizens over a potential 2-cent real estate tax increase during a recent public hearing, several Culpeper County Board of Supervisors members hinted that the county will not increase taxes.

After recent property assessments in which properties increased in value by an average of 12.4%, the current tax rate has been adjusted from 62 cents to 55 cents per $100 of assessed value.

Therefore, a two-cent hike would increase the tax rate to 57 cents per $100 of assessed value.

After advertising a public hearing for a potential 57-cent real estate tax, the supervisors can approve a figure lower than that advertised rate but not go higher.

Culpeper’s real estate tax is low compared to surrounding counties' current rates including the 99 cents per $100 of assessed value in Fauquier, 73 cents in Rappahannock, 72 cents in Orange and 71 cents in Madison.

Supervisors Chairman Gary Deal said he is confident the board will probably approve a 55-cent real estate tax, noting that there is a variety of stimulus money arriving from the state and federal governments “that has changed everything as far as our budget.” In the future, he added, “somewhere along the line we’re going to have to gradually increase it to meet the expenses for operation.”

With a tax rate that is below surrounding counties, he added there will likely be a “migration” to Culpeper of people who have to commute one or two days a week.

With that, he said, there will likely be more large-scale local developments.

Supervisor Jack Frazier noted that the equalization rate has generally increased the value of resi-

A screenshot of Culpeper resident Wally Bunker encouraging the supervisors to not raise real estate taxes this year. Instead, he suggested the county start levying cigarette and meals taxes. dential properties while farmland, commercial and industrial properties have dropped. He particularly expressed concern over the fact that houses valued between $250,000-$300,000 are taking the brunt of the negative impact.

This, he said, is fine if somebody is selling their house but it otherwise “is hitting the middle class right here in Culpeper.”

While most people “take the tax hit and go on,” he said there’s only “so much tax hit” the middle class can take. In the end, he said state legislatures need to take action to minimize tax increases for the middle class.

Even amid a global pandemic, Supervisor Paul Bates noted that the county is in very good financial shape and he thinks it would be counterproductive to raise taxes while the state and federal government has been “throwing money out of both pants pockets just as hard as they can to keep people afloat.”

Supervisor Bill Chase agreed with Bates and said he would like

to keep the real estate tax level, or maybe even lower it.

SPEAKERS OPPOSE TAX INCREASE

During a public hearing, five town and county residents voiced opposition to the potential real estate tax increase while no speakers supported the idea.

Resident Wally Bunker noted that the reassessments increased his home’s value by 19.1%, which he understands and agrees with.

The two-cent tax increase, however, would result in a 9.5% increase in his real estate taxes.

Meanwhile, he pointed out that the county has opted against levying cigarette and meals taxes while “people can choose not to dine out or smoke.” On the other hand, he noted the town’s decision to collect these taxes helps offset real estate increases. While the county does not have many restaurants or shops selling cigarettes, he said these revenue streams will continue growing as the county does.

He added that right now the county must examine its needs

and perhaps temporarily cast aside some quality of life projects.

“I’m all for quality of life issues in this fast-growing county. However, to fund some of the quality endeavors totally on the backs of real estate and personal property taxes is unacceptable,” Bunker said.

Resident Don Haight Jr. said an increased tax rate would be “hard to swallow” when people are out of work or struggling to make ends meet. While realizing the need to fund the new career and technical education school, he wished there were other ways the county could accomplish that goal.

Forrester Safford reminded the supervisors that the coronavirus pandemic is ongoing and residents do not need elected officials acting as leeches and “crawl into our pockets to suck out more money from us.”

Safford explained his family had plans to eventually sell their house for a profit and build another home in the county. If taxes increase, he said his family would build elsewhere. He explained that “the quest to squeeze more out of us is crazy” as property values have steadily increased in the last few years.

“So we’re already seeing our taxes go up...Don’t increase our property taxes, it’s a bad deal for us and it’s not the right time to do it,” he said.

Francis Updike noted that gas and plywood prices are increasing and the economic scene “is so uncertain.” He encouraged the supervisors to readjust their budget plans as “it is time for the taxpayers to get a break.”

After hearing the public comments, Frazier said he would like to have heard from more citizens but he thinks the people who spoke “kind of set the tone.”

The supervisors will vote on the county’s budget and the real estate tax rate during the board’s May 4 meeting.

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Having homeschool their two children forever, Teresa and Jason Murnock realized it would grow more difficult during the high school years. But there are no local options for a private Christian high school education that she said would keep them in a “God-honoring educational environment.”

So, they decided to create that option and became the founders of King’s Light Christian Academy, which will open in the fall after the coronavirus delayed the school’s establishment by hindering networking and fundraising opportunities.

In what Teresa Murnock described as a “soft launch” in the fall, the school will offer ninth and tenth grades during its first year at New Salem Baptist Church. The school has six potential sophomores and five potential freshmen with room to grow. Murnock is the acting administrator while the school’s board includes New Salem Baptist Church Pastor Michael Dodson, his wife Liesa and Aniscia Bellusci.

Over the next two years, the school plans to become accredited while adding eleventh and twelfth grades.

“I really feel like God has laid this curriculum in our path because he knew we were going to do this school for him and we were going to start with this curriculum - where if anything comes down the pike, our kids will not get lost.”

Teresa Murnock King’s Light Christian Academy will be a blend of traditional learning and homeschooling, having joined the University Model Schools International organization of which Covenant Christian Academy in Warrenton is also a member.

“It was an organization that was derived from homeschooling families needing something more structured because we see the beauty of having someone scholastically trained to get in front of our kids while we’re continuing to nurture them, walk beside them and encourage them,” Murnock said.

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The school will offer multiple tracks - honors, career and technical and AP - to best fit each student’s needs and will offer five core courses including math, science, English, history/geography and Bible. Electives will include Spanish, Fine Arts and PE. The school is also purchasing a license for Ignitia Virtual Academy’s curriculum, which provides online courses with IVA teacher access for subjects that cannot be provided through the school.

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The school will host an informational meeting 3 p.m. May 1 at New Salem Baptist Church for parents of interested students. Murnock added that it is open to potential benefactors who believe “in keeping youth in a God-honoring environment and want to support this school - be it with their time, prayer or finances.”

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Culpeper County and surrounding localities are working to become early implementers of the Marcus Alert program that aims to treat behavioral health crises as an illness rather than a legal issue.

The Marcus (mental health awareness response and community understanding services) Alert is a component of the Marcus David-Peters Act, which is named after a 24-year-old Black man who was shot and killed by Richmond police during a mental health crisis.

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This, he said, would allow a clinician to provide proper treatment instead of someone being arrested.

Culpeper NAACP President Dr. Uzziah Harris said it will be great for police and behavioral health professionals to no longer sit on opposite sides of the fence.

“Engagement has to be much more humane and much less militaristic,” he said.

Harris pointed to the recent Windsor traffic stop during which police pulled over Black and Latino Army Second Lt. Caron Nazario. Wearing his uniform and holding both hands out of his vehicle’s window, Nazario told officers he was afraid to exit the vehicle after being repeatedly told to do so at gunpoint. One officer responded that “you should be” and Nazario was eventually pepper-sprayed while still holding his hands out of the window.

“As long as that type of rhetoric, that type of mindset is allowed to continue in the community of law enforcement, you are going to have a very broken system...So we just have to work harder to see things for what they are, call things for what they are, hold people accountable when it breaks down so that we can move forward,” Harris said.

While the Windsor incident was a traffic stop and not a mental health call, Harris noted that it was captured on police body cameras. Although Harris applauded the Marcus Alert program as a positive step, he also encouraged the sheriff ’s office to purchase body cameras. If all interactions between police and citizens are on camera, Harris said residents and officers would be held accountable if mental health calls or other sit-

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Culpeper Sheriff Scott Jenkins said he has been supportive of Marcus Alert and has worked with other departments and mental health professionals for months to help initiate it. While there are positive aspects to the program, he said it is not a “fix-all” as Culpeper is in “desperate need” of funding for mental health services such as bed space for those committed with temporary detention orders.

Sometimes, he said officers sit with such individuals for hours or days waiting for a bed to open and them to be treated.

“We need help and they’re not doing a damn thing in Richmond to fund the areas that we need the funding. They’re trying to create other pipe dreams for solutions and it’s not what we need...They’re doing the stuff that they think maybe will have an impact down the road...but what they know will be a solution, they’re not willing to commit money to,” Scott Jenkins said.

While Culpeper Police Chief Chris Jenkins said Marcus Alert is “a great concept” that the department supports, he noted that making it work could be difficult.

Although he said officers are not mental health experts and probably should not respond to such calls, there will never be enough mental health clinicians to respond 24/7.

“We can improve it but we’re never going to be able out of the business,” he said.

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Pories began his career at REC in 1989 as an apprentice lineman. Since then, he has worked his way through the various lineman progressions, eventually becoming General Foreman in 2018. His years of experience and countless hours in the field give him firsthand knowledge of what it takes to safely construct power lines, as well as instruct and supervise line crews.

“Mr. Pories has over 30 years of field experience, garnering a rich knowledge of the electric distribution industry,” said Shawn McDonough, REC’s manager of

the Western Region. “His knowledge and experience is critical in building a strong, resilient system to meet — and go above and beyond — our member-owners’ expectations.”

In this role, Pories is responsible for the coordination and daily management of operations for construction services out of REC’s Culpeper office. He oversees the management of equipment, tools and personnel; creates long- and short-term construction planning for the counties of Fauquier, Rappahannock, Culpeper, Madison, Greene, Albemarle, Orange and Spotsylvania; as well as maintains and promotes safety procedures.

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When it comes to wayward critters, REC also has a program in place to protect the creatures and also safeguard your electric service. REC tracks the cause of outages as they occur.

Engineers and line crews then use software to determine the areas where animals cause the greatest number of outages.

Line crews and contractors deploy to those locations to install devices known as animal guards on transformers and other related equipment.

“We take the data and see where the animalrelated outages are, and that’s what we focus on,” said director of operations and construction, Daniel Dewey. Daniel reports to REC’s Bowling Green office and serves the Eastern Region. He noted it’s a constant challenge.

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Even with all the advances in technology, one little animal still has the potential to affect so many members. But week by week, REC is working to outsmart them and keep reliable electricity flowing where it’s supposed to go.

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Walk for Hope 5K returns to raise suicide and addiction awareness

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It was a perfect morning for The Living the Dream Foundation’s fifth annual Walk for Hope 5K. By 8 a.m. on April 17, it was a crisp morning under bright skies as 50-plus participants began gathering for the event at Yowell Meadow Park.

In total, a record 140 attended this year’s event and 35 runners had pre-registered.

Just before participants took their places at the start line, Ed and Gloria Long, founders of the Living the Dream Foundation, addressed the crowd. The foundation and 5K were created to honor their son, Ben Long, who ended his life at 24-years-old in 2015 after losing a battle with depression and heroin addiction.

The foundation was formed to increase awareness of depression, substance abuse and suicide prevention in Culpeper and surrounding communities.

Ed Long shared Ben’s story and pointed to a table with different colored bead necklaces. Each color represented a different reason for getting involved such as losing a spouse, parent or child. He encouraged everyone to wear the appropriate color for their situation, saying “we are all affected in some way.”

The Longs were excited to hold the event, which was canceled last year due to the coronavirus pandemic.

“I am delighted we can have the event because we do not want anyone to suffer from depression, substance abuse or suicide. My momma’s heart breaks when I hear of another and I pray and sometimes cry,” Gloria Long said. “Ben’s initials may have stated his mission in life and now we know what ours is. B. E. L. – Believing in Every Life.”

Along with music, food, face painting and raffles, 15 community coalition groups were present disseminating information and sharing their mission.

After losing her son to an overdose six years ago, Moira Satre quit her job and started the “Come As You Are” (CAYA) coalition for substance abuse prevention.

“When I was trying to cope six years ago, I felt there weren’t many places out there to turn to for help,” she said.

This is the first year Pastor John Hemming, of Culpeper United Methodist Church

“I am delighted we can have the event because we do not want anyone to suffer from depression, substance abuse or suicide. My momma’s heart breaks when I hear of another and I pray and sometimes cry.”

Gloria Long participated and he was excited to help raise awareness and funds for the cause.

“Especially during the COVID pandemic, these issues have been a huge, huge, problem for so many,” said Hemming, who ran the 5K. Janice Willis made the quilt for the raffle this year and walked for the first time. Willis’ two young grandchildren also joined her.

Fifteen employees with the Culpeper Surgery Center walked Saturday, including first time walker Teresa Neal. Neal, who has been with the surgery center for nine years, said her group decided to sign up together and come out to show their support.

Melissa Deal walked this year for her brother who died last year at 52 from a Fentanyl overdose.

“Everybody has somebody. If they don’t they just don’t know it,” she said.

Deal walked with several other family members who came out to support her and her daughter-in-law, whose brother died at 29 earlier this year from heroin-related suicide.

Runners who placed in the following categories received medals. Larisa Robinson, with a time of 26.33, and Sam Stephenson, with a time of 16.4, finished first. Hope Callahan, with a time of 28.57, and Hunter Lutz, with a time of 18.18, finished second.

Nicole Little, with a time of 30.25, and Jonas Franti, with a time of 23.55, finished third.

All proceeds raised will be used in the community to support programs and individuals to help those suffering from depression, substance abuse and suicidal thoughts.

To donate to the foundation, checks can be made payable to Living The Dream and mailed to P.O. Box 4 Culpeper, Virginia 22701.

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Spreading positivity: Flash mob breaks out in downtown Culpeper

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It was shortly after 3 p.m. on what seemed like a normal spring Saturday on Davis Street in Culpeper. Then, “Good Feeling” by Flo Rida blasted from a car stereo and a choreographed flash mob broke into dance near Knakal's Bakery.

In an event dubbed “Culpeper’s Good Feeling 2021," a group of 14 dancers - ranging in age from 4 to 50 - proceeded to bust their moves over the next four minutes.

Dawn Klemann and Adriana Bustamante, who organized the flash mob, explained the dance was simply a way to have fun while providing a positive gift to Culpeper.

After Klemann - a life coach with PsyD Clinical Solutions - dreamed up the idea, Bustamante helped pull it all together using her vast web of relationships in Culpeper.

Bustamante, who was representing Theatrical Arts and Adri’s Photography, added that they wanted to provide an extra ray of

brightness as Culpeper continues working to emerge from the coronavirus pandemic.

“I have always wanted to participate or organize a flash mob, so she gave me her brainstormed idea...Of course I agreed because I do believe that we as a community needed some sort of spark and feel good moment within these dark times,” she said.

Bustamante said seeing it all come together was amazing and “a rush of Joy.” The organizers thanked several downtown businesses for supporting the event as State Climb provided a practice facility while Knakal's handed out cupcakes and The Scoop provided ice cream for the dancers to refuel when the performance was finished. Other assisting businesses included Deli-icious and Culpeper Wellness Foundation.

Anyone who missed the flash mob’s first dance should keep their eyes and ears peeled while on Davis Street in the future as Bustamante hinted this could become a recurring or perhaps annual occurrence.

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GOP hopefuls to participate in Ronald Reagan Legacy Dinner forum

By Josh Gully CULPEPER TIMES

Republican candidates seeking statewide offices are flocking to Culpeper County this weekend to participate in forums at the local GOP committee's 10th annual Ronald Reagan Legacy Dinner.

The event, which was created to honor Regan's legacy and conservative values, will kick off 4 p.m. on May 1 at Kildee Farms in Stevensburg. It will include three forums for candidates seeking to become the Republican nominee for governor, lieutenant governor and attorney general. Dinner will follow at 6 p.m.

Of the seven candidates seeking the gubernatorial nomination, those participating in the forum will include Glenn Youngkin, Amanda Chase, Sergio de la Pena and Peter Doran. Those unable to attend include Kirk Cox, Octavia Johnson and Pete Snyder.

Although every hopeful governor nominee is unable to attend, Culpeper County Republican Committee Chairman Marshall Keene noted that Snyder offered the highest level of sponsorship for sheriff's office employees to attend.

He added that Youngkin is also one of the event's major sponsors.

All six lieutenant governor Republican nominee hopefuls - Puneet Ahluwalia, Lance Allen, Glenn Davis, Tim Hugo, Maeve Rigler and Winsome Sears - will also participate in a forum. Additionally, all four attorney general candidates seeking the Republican nomination - Leslie Haley, Jason Miyares, Chuck Smith and Jack White - will participate in a forum.

During the forums, each candidate will provide one question while the rest are submitted by GOP committee members. The forums will be moderated by Keene, Assistant Commonwealth Attorney Russ Rabb and Tina Freitas.

The legacy dinner and forums come one week before the May 8 convention in which Republican delegates from across the state will select the party's nominees for the November state races. Culpeper delegates, which total over 400, will vote at a polling location in Madison County. While voting, each delegate will list their top three candidates for each office and the nominee is chosen through a weighted formula.

Keene noted that having so many candidates present one week before the convention is "huge for Cul-

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peper" and illustrates the county's conservative values and that citizens here care about what happens in Richmond. Keene encouraged residents to attend as the event is a great opportunity to decide who should be representing the Republican party.

In addition to the forum, the event will feature a legislation update from Del. Nick Freitas and the presentation of the Public Servant of the Year Award. ICE Director Tom Homan, who served during President Donald Trump’s admin-

istration, will be a keynote speaker and be introduced by Sheriff Scott Jenkins. Attorney Erick G. Kaardal will serve as the other keynote speaker and discuss election integrity.

The Ronald Regan Legacy Dinner - which is the committee's largest fundraiser - will be catered by Peppers Grill. There is a $70 admission fee for Republican committee members and a $100 admission fee for non-members. Tickets can be purchased at https://tinyurl.com/ r2tv6wd2.

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C O V I D -19 U P D AT E As more get vaccinated, restrictions lessen

By InsideNoVa staff As the amount of Americans vaccinated steadily increases, both the federal and state government are loosening coronavirus-related restrictions.

A RECAP OF CASES

Since the outbreak, Virginia Department of Health statistics show that the Rappahannock-Rapidan Health District - which includes Culpeper, Rappahannock, Madison, Orange and Fauquier counties - has reported 12,180 coronavirus cases as of April 27.

That includes 4,514 in Culpeper, 4,595 in Fauquier, 600 in Madison, 2,133 in Orange and 338 in Rappahannock. Reported coronavirus deaths in the health district include 61 in Culpeper, 63 in Fauquier, 16 in Madison, 39 in Orange and two in Rappahannock. As of April 27, the rolling weekly average of new daily cases in Culpeper was 21.

The rolling seven-day average of new reported cases in Culpeper has been on a significant decline since January, when it surpassed 100 on several occasions. This comes as health department statistics show 42,830 health district residents had received at least one dose of vaccine as of April 27 and 31,288 were fully vaccinated.

Statewide, more than half of

Virginia residents have received at least one dose of vaccine and all Virginians 16 or old are eligible to be vaccinated. Gov. Ralph Northam recently said all children 12 and over may be eligible for vaccines come summer.

Dr. Danny Avula, the state’s vaccine coordinator, recently said vaccine appointments appeared to be filling more slowly now than they were when the vaccine campaign first began.

Although the vaccine is being made available to more individuals in communities throughout the state, Avula said the demand is less than expected. Perhaps, he explained, most of the demand was likely coming from high-risk individuals.

LESSENING STATE RESTRICTIONS

Northam recently announced that Virginias can expect a series of loosened coronavirus-related restrictions next by as of May 15, including: • Social gatherings: The maximum number of individuals permitted in a social gathering will increase to 100 people for indoor settings and 250 people for outdoor settings. Social gatherings are currently limited to 50 people indoors and 100 people outdoors.

• Entertainment venues: Indoor entertainment and public amusement venues will be able to operate at 50 percent capacity or 1,000 people, up from 30 percent capacity or 500 people.

Outdoor venues will be able to operate at 50 percent capacity—up from 30 percent—with no specific cap on the number of attendees.

• Recreational sporting events: The number of spectators allowed at indoor recreational sporting events will increase from 100 to 250 spectators or 50 percent capacity, whichever is less. Outdoor recreational sporting events will increase from 500 to 1,000 people or 50 percent capacity, whichever is less.

• Alcohol sales: Restaurants may return to selling alcohol after midnight, and dining room closures will no longer be required between midnight and 5 a.m.

Other eased restrictions already enacted relate to cross-country events, school-based fine arts performances. The state also expanded access to restaurant bar seating while social distancing requirements remain.

CDC LIFTS RESTRICTIONS FOR THOSE FULLY VACCINATED

The Center for Disease Control has announced that individuals who are fully vaccinated do not need to wear face masks so long as they are outdoors and not around large crowds.

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Every year, The Culpeper Soil and Water Conservation District selects one farm per member county to receive a State Clean Water Farm Award based on the farm’s accomplishments and commitments to land stewardship and conservation management. The recipient of the 2020 Clean Water Farm Award for Culpeper County is FMO LLC and the Haught Family. The Haught’s own and operate a cow/calf beef and stocker operation located near Elkwood, Virginia.

The farm is comprised of cool season perennial pasture and hay land with mixed hardwood forest.

The farm is bordered by Flat Run on the west side of the property, and Mountain Run on the southeastern side. Both runs converge

on the property and have a short three mile trip before entering the Rappahannock River.

Conservation efforts through State and Federal programs began on the farm in the late 1990’s due to drought conditions throughout the state. Streams were going dry and livestock required alternative sources of water. State and Federal emergency funds were approved to help producers drill wells and install water troughs to supply water for livestock. Mr. Thomas Haught took advantage of these programs and was able to have a well drilled, install two pressurized water troughs, and stream fencing that protected over 7,000’ of streambank from cattle access on both Flat and Mountain Runs Several years later, in 2007-

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H E A LT H The COVID-19 vaccine does not cause infertility ➤ Ignore rumors and misinformation; “no evidence” that it can cause fertility problems Submitted by Novant Health Despite misleading information circulating on the internet, women hoping to become pregnant have nothing to fear from getting the COVID-19 vaccine.

“There are no links to fertility problems and the vaccine,” said Kevin Stocker, MD, an OB-GYN with UVA Obstetrics and Gynecology, a department of Novant Health UVA Health System Culpeper Medical Center. “It’s also not a concern for future fertility.” He wants to dispel any myths and put minds at ease.

Rumors, incorrect information and outright falsehoods are out there.

One that’s being spread widely and causing lots of concern is one that, as The Washington Post recently

reported, “the vaccine could cause infertility by priming the immune system to mistakenly attack a protein in the placenta … purportedly similar in structure to the coronavirus spike protein.”

Scientists tested the theory and declared it “nonsense,” The Post reported.

The confusion may exist because Kevin live vaccines – Stocker, MD the kind that use a weakened form of a virus, such as measles and mumps to create immunity – are not recommended for pregnant women. However, the COVID-19 vaccines are not live.

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The Johnson & Johnson (Janssen) vaccine, a viral vector vaccine, is too new to have been included.

“A viral vector vaccine uses a modified version of a different virus (the vector) to deliver important instructions to our cells,” according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).

“Viral vector technology has been used … for other vaccine development programs. Vaccines that use the same viral vector have been given to pregnant people in all trimesters of pregnancy, including in a large-scale Ebola vaccination trial. No adverse pregnancy-related outcomes, including adverse outcomes that affected the infant, were associated with vaccination in these trials.”

The American College of OB/GYN (ACOG) also states the vaccine should not be withheld from pregnant women who meet the criteria.

Both ACOG and SMFM support vaccination of nursing mothers without discarding breastmilk and support women getting the vaccine even if you are trying to conceive. They also recommend getting the vaccine even if you are pregnant.

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No safety problems have been reported with the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines, and no unexpected pregnancy or fetal problems have occurred. Going forward, the Johnson & Johnson vaccine will be included in reports.

“Some patients have expressed worries that there has not been enough time or history to say definitively that the COVID-19 vaccines do not cause infertility or other problems in pregnancy,” said Stocker. “However, there is definitive evidence that getting sick with COVID-19 during pregnancy puts you at a higher risk of intensive care admission, intubation and death.”

This increased risk of severe illness makes it especially important to consider getting the vaccine if you’re pregnant or thinking about becoming pregnant.

“There is also no evidence that getting the vaccine impacts the outcome of pregnancy,” he added.

“There are many reports that babies of mothers who have received the vaccine are born with protective antibodies.”

“Trust in the science, step up and let's go get vaccinated,” said Stocker.

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The plants that Culpeper County and Eastern View high school students grew and cultivated in their greenhouses are going up for sale.

The schools will be selling the plants at their greenhouses 9 a.m.4 p.m. May 1 and 8. Eastern View's Greenhouse is located behind the school's gym. While there is a bit of variation in what the two schools grow, they essentially have the same offerings to include varying annual bedding plants, plants, vegetables and hanging baskets.

Melessa Suder, Eastern View's Future Farmers of America advisor,

encouraged people to come out and purchase the plants because the sale supports the school system.

To top it off, she added that "we strive to offer varieties of plants you won't typically find in the big box stores and sell them at a much cheaper price."

"The plants are well cared for and have provided an excellent learning opportunity for our students," Suder said.

All proceeds from the plant sale will benefit the schools' Future Farmers of America chapters and be used for competition registration fees, convention costs, community service projects and more.

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1776 Little Fork Preservation Foundation Inc.; Aging Together; Arc of North Central VA; Area 27 Special Olympics Virginia; Be the Change Foundation; Belle Meade Montessori School; Benevolence United; Blue Ridge Chorale of Culpeper, Virginia, Inc; Boys & Girls Club of Madison; Boys & Girls Clubs of Fauquier; Brandy Station Foundation; Bull Run Mountains Conservancy; Bwell Today for Tomorrow; Camp Holiday Trails; CARS - Christ-Centered Addiction Restoration Services; Carver 4-County Museum; Castleton Festival; Chapman - Beverley Mill; Chester Gap Volunteer Fire; Citizens for Fauquier County; Clifton Institute; Come As You Are, Inc.; Community Music School of the Piedmont; Community Touch Inc.; Culpeper Baptist Child Development Center, Inc.; Culpeper Community Development Corp. 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(FCCC); Fauquier Community Food Bank and Thrift Store; Fauquier Community Theatre; Fauquier Cops For Children; Fauquier County 4-H; Fauquier County Youth Orchestra; Fauquier Education Farm; Fauquier Excellence in Education; Fauquier Family Shelter Services; Fauquier FISH - Food Pantry & Weekend Power Pack; Fauquier Free Clinic; Fauquier Habitat for Humanity; Fauquier Heritage & Preservation Foundation; Fauquier History Museum at the Old Jail; Fauquier HS Music - Falcon Band Org.; Fauquier SPCA, Inc.; Finley's Green Leap Forward Fund; Foothills Forum; For The Cats' Sake; Forgotten Felines of Culpeper; FRC FCA - Fellowship of Christian Athletes; Fresta Valley Christian School; Friends of the Culpeper County Library; Friends of the Fauquier Library; Friends of the Rappahannock; Friends of The Rappahannock County Library; Furnish a Home Again; George Washington Carver Agriculture Research Center; George Washington Carver Food Enterprise Center; Girls on the Run Piedmont; Goose Creek Association; Habitat for Humanity of Culpeper County, Inc.; Headwaters Foundation; Hearthstone School; Hero's Bridge; Highland School; Hope's Legacy Equine Rescue, Inc.; Hospice of the Piedmont; Hospice Support; Hospital Hospitality House of Richmond Inc; Kettle Run High School Band Booster Association; Kid Pan Alley; Land Trust of Virginia; Learning Starts Early; Legal Aid Works; Less Cancer Warrenton, Virginia; LFCC Educational Foundation; Literacy Council of Madison County; Little Fork Volunteer Fire & Rescue Company, Inc.; Living Sky Foundation; Madison Community Cats aka MAD Cats; Madison County Education Foundation, Inc.; Madison County Library, Inc.; Madison Emergency Services Association (MESA); Madison Learning Center, Inc.; Mental Health Association of Fauquier; Middleburg Humane Foundation; MomtoMom; Morgan's Message, Inc.; Mountain Vista Governor's School Foundation; Museum of Culpeper History; NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Piedmont; National Sporting Library & Museum; Native Wildlife Rescue, Inc; Nirvana Ridge Ferret Rescue; Nirvana Ridge Wildlife Refuge; Northern Piedmont Community Foundation; Northern Virginia 4-H Educational & Conference Center; Old Dominion Hounds Pony Club; Operation First Response; Pathways, Inc.; Paws For Seniors; People for Pets Foundation; People Helping People of Fauquier County, Inc.; People Incorporated of Virginia; Piedmont Area Soap Box Derby Foundation; Piedmont Child Care Center Inc; Piedmont Community Resources United to Stop Heroin (CRUSH); Piedmont Dispute Resolution Center; Piedmont Journalism Foundation; Piedmont Regional Dental Clinic Inc; Piedmont Symphony Orchestra; Rainbow Therapeutic Riding Center; Rapp at Home; Rapp Center for Education (formerly Rapp U); Rapp Nature Camp; Rappahannock Animal Welfare League (RAWL); Rappahannock Association for Arts and Community (RAAC); Rappahannock Benevolent Fund, Inc.; Rappahannock County 4-H/VTF; Rappahannock County Farm Tour; Rappahannock County High School Band Boosters; Rappahannock County Lions Club Foundation; Rappahannock County Park Foundation; Rappahannock County Soccer Association Inc; Rappahannock Food Pantry Inc.; Rappahannock Historical Society; Rappahannock League for Environmental Protection; Rappahannock Rapidan Community Services; RappCats; RappFLOW; RideFauquier; Rrappahannock Culpeper Baseball; Rural Madison; Scrabble School Preservation Foundation; Serendipity Equine Inc; Services To Abused Families, Inc. (SAFE); Sex, Drugs & God, Inc.; Skyline Community Action Partnership; Smart Beginnings Rappahannock Area; Sperryville Community Alliance; Sperryville Volunteer Fire Department; Sperryville Volunteer Rescue Squad; Spiritual Care Support Ministries; SpiritWorks Foundation; St. Michael's Academy; Team Virginia Athletics; The Arts & Culture Center in Culpeper; The Child Care & Learning Center; The Cold War Museum; The Culpeper Band Boosters; The Fauquier Hospital Auxiliary, Inc.; The Free Clinic of Culpeper; The Piedmont Environmental Council; The Salvation Army of the Virginia Piedmont; The Shenandoah National Park Trust; Verdun Adventure Bound; Virginia Piedmont Heritage Area Association; Virginia Working Landscapes (a program of the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute); VolTran (Volunteer Transportation); Wakefield Country Day School; Wakefield School; Warrenton Antiquarian Society; Warrenton Chorale; Warrenton Pregnancy Center; Warrenton Volunteer Fire Company; Washington Area Animal Adoption Group; Washington Volunteer Fire and Rescue; We Plant Trees; Windmore Foundation for the Arts Inc; WPRZ / Praise Communications, Inc.; Young Life Fauquier County

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Outdoor learning space opens at Emerald Hill Elementary

By Josh Gully CULPEPER TIMES

In a school year that has been unlike all others, Emerald Hill Elementary School has incorporated a positive twist with the addition of an outdoor learning space.

Located in the school’s courtyard that was previously overgrown with weeds, the Eagles Aerie - which principal Victoria Gelbert explained is a fancy name for “nest” - was recently completed and has three unique learning spaces. As the coronavirus remains in the air, she noted that students can remove their masks so long as they stay six feet apart in the courtyard.

The three learning spaces teachers can reserve include picnic tables, which are good for lunch, writing exercises or science experiments. Then there is a white board surrounded by benches in the center of the courtyard.

Across the way is a circle of seats good for reading or lecture-style learning.

Each corner of the Eagles Aerie are also what Gelbert called “science-based centers'' that provide active lessons that tie into

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Left, Emerald Hill Elementary School students, from left, Grayson Turner, Landon Miller, Meleah Merritt and Kellen Sutherland explore the pizza garden in the school's outdoor learning space with their teacher Debbie Gaulden.

Virginia’s standards of learning.

In one corner is a butterfly life cycle corner with plants that attract butterflies. There is also a “pizza garden” that will sprout tomatoes, peppers, cilantro and other toppings that students will eventually use to create pies. The

sensory garden in another corner has attractions that stimulate all five senses.

The entire project would have cost $30,000, but the school only paid about $1,000 as nearly everything was donated. Gelbert explained that the courtyard’s

transformation would have been impossible without volunteers who provided their time and businesses that supplied materials.

For their Eagle Scout projects, Landon Bretschneider constructed the bench seating while Drew Manuel made the wooden contraptions used in the pizza garden. Girl Scouts Miranda Prezleski and Liana West helped create the sensory and shade garden.

Businesses that provided materials included A&B Kearns Trucking and Stone, 84 Lumber, Culpeper Wood Preservers, Luck Stone and Cardinal Home Center.

The list goes on, as the outdoor class would also not have been possible without the school’s PTO, Friends of the Rappahannock, Culpeper Soil and Water, staff, students and families.

“We would not have been able to complete this project without the help of all of our school and community partners. It truly was a team effort and we are thankful for everyone that was able to assist us in creating this amazing space for our students,” Gelbert said.

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Brandy Station VFD announces the return of its annual fair

By Josh Gully CULPEPER TIMES

After a year of events being canceled or going virtual, life is slowly returning to normal...and Brandy Station Volunteer Fire Department’s annual fair is coming back.

The department is happy to announce it will return Aug. 11-14 at the Brandy Station Fairgrounds.

In addition to the usual fair-goers, department officials said in a news release that hopefully the fundraiser will attract a new audience as

cabin fever permeates throughout communities worldwide.

With all of the canceled and modified events of the past year, lifetime member Jeff Bailey said “we feel that the community really deserves something like our fair.” While the fair is one of the department’s biggest fundraisers, he said organizers want it to be “a true community event.”

“It is really a chance for kids to enjoy themselves and for parents and adults to see people they have not seen for quite a while,” Bailey

said.

Fair organizers are hoping that certain coronavirus-related guidelines will be lifted by August, but the event will strictly abide by the guidelines in place at the time.

This year’s fair will once again feature Cole’s Shows Amusements, which will provide over 20 modern, safe amusement rides. There will also be family-oriented games and delicious food, all staffed by courteous, professional employees.

And what would a fair be without

food? Along with french fries, the department’s famous corn dogs will be available in abundance.

A parade is slated for Aug. 12 and other attractions will feature the Aug. 14 lawn and garden tractor pull. Each evening will also feature live music on the midway. There is no fairground entrance fee and plenty of free parking will be available.

For additional information regarding the fair, visit bsvfd.com or the department’s Facebook page.

CCHS theater prepares for outdoors ‘Grease’ performance

By Josh Gully CULPEPER TIMES

The audience at Culpeper County High School theater’s upcoming spring play will be transported to the 1950s during performances of “Grease,” based on the 1978 movie of the same name starring John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John.

Outside performances are scheduled for 6 p.m. May 7 and 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. May 8 with May 21 and 22 serving as rain dates. Tickets can be ordered via forms available at the high school’s front office and online.

Tickets will also be sold at the door,

but pre-ordering is suggested as seating will be limited.

At the beginning of the school year, Theater Teacher Maxamie Mitchell explained there were worries that there would be no play whatsoever due to coronavirus mitigation practices. To ensure the show could go on, plans were made for outside performances.

“So we are very excited to be working on this production and happy to be providing some normalcy for our students and their families given the circumstances,” she said.

The shows will be the culmina-

tion of a two-month-long period in which the 35 cast and crew members prepared and rehearsed. Mitchell explained that students’ array of talents will be on display through multiple solos, dance breaks and character development throughout the play.

“This show is full of energy, classic songs, and fun,” she said. “I encourage the community to come out to enjoy the musical because our students deserve, and are ready for, an audience again.”

In addition to moving the play outside, Mitchell explained the

shows were scheduled earlier than usual so there would be plenty of daylight. The unusual circumstances also led to necessary adjustments in set design and transition lighting. Choreography and blocking were also rearranged so the play follows the school system’s coronavirus mitigation plan. Additionally, each performer will have microphones so their voice reaches the entire audience.

“With all of that being said, we are doing our best to rise above those challenges to make theatre happen,” Mitchell said.

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The Culpeper Downtown Farmers Market is set to return

By Josh Gully CULPEPER TIMES

The time of the year has arrived to purchase fresh, locally grown produce at the Culpeper Downtown Farmers Market.

The market, which is run with the assistance of Culpeper Renaissance Inc., will return May 1 and be open 7:30 a.m.-noon every Saturday through October in the parking lot at the Culpeper Baptist Church, 318 South West St. The market was moved to the church last year to provide a larger venue than usual and opened with a variety of coronavirus mitigation ➤ Farm, from Page 9 2008, Mr. Haught implemented another stream fencing practice which protected 2,000’ of streambank and planted 5.6 acres of trees under the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP). This buffer helped with erosion control, improved water quality, and served as a wildlife habitat. Not soon after the trees became established, another 2.3 acres of native warm season grass was planted for much of the same purpose as the trees.

practices in place. This year, CRI encourages face masks and asks visitors to maintain social distancing.

CRI President Tish Smith said the goal of this year’s market is providing the safest possible environment to pick up quality products from regional producers in a convenient location.

The farmers market will open with 25 vendors, who will be selling locally-grown fruit, vegetables, herbs and flowers. Other items that will be available include, eggs, baked goods, locally raised meat and more.

Evan Boone, the farmers mar-

ket’s chairman, is excited to be able to continue furthering the local food movement, saying “this is a great chance for the market to make these quality fresh and local items more readily available to the community.”

With the farmers market having been a community staple for seven decades, Boone said “we are so thankful for the opportunity to continue to provide fresh, local products to the community of people who have grown to love and support the Culpeper Downtown Farmers Market.”

“I know that I can speak for all vendors in saying how thankful we

all are for our customers dedicated support in years past but especially last year,” he said.

SNAP participants can double their money by purchasing tokens at the market, up to 25 tokens per visit. For example, if an EBT card is swiped for $12 in tokens, individuals will receive $24 in tokens to use at the market.

For additional information, contact CRI at 540-825-4416 or visit culpeperdowntown.com/farmers-market.html. Those interested can also follow the farmers market on Facebook at facebook.com/CulpeperFarmersMarket.

The farm has now achieved 100% exclusion of cattle from streams and creeks on the farm. Tom’s son, Matt, has undertaken the next phase of conservation on the farm. During 2019 and 2020, an additional 7,800’ fence was installed to facilitate rotational grazing of the cow/calf herd, as well as the seasonal stockers. Over 4,100’ of pipeline and four water troughs were also installed. There are now sixteen pastures, which all have access to alternative water in the field or in common fence line. The interior cross fencing has allowed

the Haught’s to further expand their grazing abilities on the farm and provide flexibility with the herd.

Altogether, over 9,000’ of streambank has been protected with stream exclusion, which has an impact on enhancing local water quality. Multiple fields allow for rotational grazing and provide rest periods for the forages.

Culpeper County Board of Supervisors Chairman, Gary Deal, and the State Department of Conservation and Recreation Soil and Water Division Director, Darryl

Oliver, were on hand to help recognize the Haught Family’s achievements. Chairman Deal stressed the importance of agriculture and conservation management to the county, recognizing agriculture as the county’s primary industry and the importance of the County’s natural resources in supporting it.

It is because of the conservation efforts made by the Haught Family over the past three decades, and their commitment to improving water quality, that they received this award.

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Chamber events seek to connect the community The Culpeper Chamber of Commerce Young Professionals group is kicking it old school May 15.

No, the staff isn’t going to be break dancing to Run DMC – but we may be reliving some of our elementary school days as part of our Young Professionals kickball fundraiser.

This year, all of our Culpeper Young Professional events will serve as fundraisers for The Groundwork Project. The Groundwork Project is a leadership development and career readiness program open to young people with a life circumstance present making is difficult to find employment. A joint venture between Verdun Adventure Bound and Rappahannock Goodwill Industries, the program runs for eight weeks, taking place one day per week for six hours. Weekly session topics

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include Team Building, Initiative & Self Starting, Communication, Collaboration, Relationships, Conflict Resolution, Problem Solving, Resilience, CPR, First Aid and Personal Safety Training.

We’ve already raised more than $200 for the Ground Work Project through our painting fundraiser at Wine & Design.

Now, we’re looking to really “kick” up the fundraising by taking everyone back to a simpler time – a time when you could just “kick it.”

When our Young Professionals Advisory Council started thinking about fundraisers for this year, they had to be creative and find an event that would translate during a pandemic.

The classic game of kickball found its roots during recess and gym class, as a way for kids to play and develop teamwork. We hope our tournament is a fun way to encourage team building, relationships and help raise funds for a worthy cause!

Registration is live on www. culpeperchamber.com or on our Facebook page. Individuals can join for $10 per person or a team of 10

costs $100. There will be a $250 cash prize!

Join us for a day of fun, networking, friendly competition, food trucks prizes and more!

We’re hoping our kickball teams will be able to forge strong bonds and make new connections. Speaking of connections, there is no better way to reconnect after a year of social distancing than through CulpeperFest. The county’s largest business to community event will be held June 11 from 4 to 8 p.m. at Eastern View High School’s Cyclone Stadium.

Connections within the community can help with mental health, build relationships and foster community pride. We’re hosting CulpeperFest this June to connect our residents to the businesses, nonprofits and programs that they need.

We have a lot of family fun planned including a mini-maker faire hosted by Career Partners, birds of prey demonstrations, vendors, live music, food trucks, children activities, and so much more!

Free tickets are available in advance at www.culpeperfest.com.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Supervisors should not increase real estate taxes On 4 May, at 7 p.m., the Culpeper Board of Supervisors will vote on whether to increase our real estate taxes, and I encourage every able resident to attend the meeting to show them this is not right.

At the 20 April meeting, I spoke out against the proposal to take two more cents from us in our real estate taxes.

But it’s not really two cents more they want, is it? Nor is it a nickel.

Or a dime. Or a quarter. It’s not even just a Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln, Hamilton or Grant.

They want our Benjamins – during an economic crisis people worldwide are facing due to the ongoing pandemic.

Over the last year, many Americans have relied on the stimulus checks to make ends meet – and still do.

They know this – and like typical politicians, they are swooping in like vultures to take what they can get.

That’s shameful – One hundred percent shameful and they should be embarrassed even considering this tax increase.

Our supervisors are elected to

represent us – everyone from the public who spoke at the meeting was unified in being against the proposed tax increase. No one I have spoken to is in favor of it, and I implore everyone to come 4 May and say the same.

It’s a bad deal, it’s a raw deal, and if the Board of Supervisors approve this real estate tax increase, the residents of the West Fairfax voting district should replace a Deal Forrester Safford Culpeper

Jeffersonton UMC to host National Prayer Day event

By Amy Wagner

CONTRIBUTING WRITER

May 6 marks the 70th anniversary of the National Day of Prayer. The Little Fork Circuit of the United Methodist Church is hosting this year’s celebration of prayer at Jeffersonton UMC from 2 p.m. - 5 p.m.

It is nationally recognized as a day of prayer and the local event is just one of many across our nation.

People are invited to stay for the afternoon or come to pray in a specific group, at the following times: 2:30 p.m. (Prayers for

Families, Marriage and Churches), 3 p.m. (Prayers for Health and First Responders), 3:30 p.m. (Prayers for Children and Education), 4 p.m.

(Prayers for Government) and 4:30 p.m. (Prayers for Media, Arts and Entertainment).

There will be a clergy, lay leader or other representative to initiate each prayer session. Joys and concerns will be accepted and uplifted at the start of each session.

This is the first time the Little Fork Circuit has hosted a National Prayer Day event and Pastor Norma Jean Fellows said “I’m not sure they even

knew it happened before.”

“This is the format [above] that the members of the planning committee picked. This is a solid praying group of people,” she said.

The theme will be “Love, Life, and Liberty.” The encompassing scripture, from 2 Corinthians 3: 17, is: “Now the Lord is the spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is there is Liberty”.

Attendees should wear masks and socially distance. All first responders and elected representatives are invited to attend.

For additional information, visit www. nationaldayofprayer.org.

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Services and a Board Member of com Piedmont CRUSH were invited to the WhiteHouse House for the launch of Coffee the Office of National Drug Control Two Sisters Coffee Co.Community Policy’s (ONDCP) new Rural Lexi Bates Resource Guide, on January 31st, 2020.

Location Varies at The The ONDCP works-Often to reduce drugOle Country use and itsStore consequences by leading 18019 Countrythe Store Dr and coordinating development, Culpeper, VA 22701 implementation, and assessment of 540 729 0105 U.S. drug policy. The action guide is www.twosisterscoffeeco.com one of several tools that was created lexi@twosisterscoffeeco.com specifically for rural leaders who Mobile Coffee Truck are facing drug addiction in their communities. In attendance were: Jim LaGraffe, Piedmont CRUSH Board Members Sean Polster, Town of Warrenton, and Crystal Hale, Orange County Director of Social Services.

Culpeper Times • April 29-May 12, 2021 one outstanding citizen from each of our 5 counties at the annual 5 Over 50 event. Help cheer Culpeper’s honoree, Frank Bossio, on Facebook Live May 20 at 6:30pm!

The Vintage Nest welcomes Kateryna with Katetyn’s Oil Paintings as their newest artist displaying and selling her paintings in the shop.

Virginia Jeepers Against Domestic Violence host the inaugural Go Topless Day Jeep Show, to benefit Services to Abused Families, SAFE, Saturday May 15, 2021 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Old Trade Brewery, 13270 Alanthus Road, Brandy Station, VA. This is an all Jeep Wrangler show! Come out and bring your Jeep and your family. There will be awards for Top 15 and other Jeep related categories along with raffles, 50/50, vendors, food and drinks on site. For questions and event info, contact: jeepersagainstdv@gmail.com or find our event on Facebook at: Go Topless Day “Jeep Show.”

Oma’s Creative Corner for the second year in a row is coordinating an effort to give out card making kits for Children to make Mother’s Day Cards for residents of senior living facilities in Culpeper County. 245 cards will be distributed to various long term care facilities as well as Vases, Flowers & Cupcakes. Oma is in need of financial contributions to purchase the flowers and cupcakes. If you would like to assist stop by the shop or give her a call at 540 321 4133.

Dave G Dunwody was promoted to Managing Director at Davenport & Company LLC effective March 31, 2021.

Merchants Grocery Company is excited to highlight their employees that have received promotions and new hires!

Promotions: Robbie Surratt – Vice President & CIO; Carolyn Corbin – Secretary of the Company; Robin Fadely – Vice President of Foodservice; Cassie Carter – Category Manager; Daniel Owens – Replenishment Buyer; Pam Menefee – Night Shift Loading Supervisor; Robert Hite – Dayshift Receiving Replenishment Supervisor; Josh Bowles – 12 O’clock Lead; Josh Reese – Back-up Supervisor; Samantha Krombholz – Staff Development Coordinator New Hires: Heather Means – Foodservice Director; Ryan Barlament – Marketing Manager and Ryan Seation – Customer Support Specialist Beer Hound Brewery, located at 201 Waters Place, will commemorate fallen Virginia State Police K9 officer Vader’s legacy by naming a beer after him.

Reach Your Customers in the Next Issue—Call 540.812.2282 Puffenbarger Insurance wants to remind the community that April is National Distracted Driving Month. Did you know 1 in 4 accidents are caused by some type of driver distraction?

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Thursday April 29th 4pm Grand Opening – Lifestyle Physicians Wellness and Vitamin Shop 571 James Madison Highway, Culpeper, VA 22701

Join the Chamber and Lifestyle Physicians team in celebrating the grand opening of Lifestyle Physicians Wellness and Vitamin Store!

Vitamins and supplements are currently available on the business website, but the opening of a retail store will allow the growing wellness center to provide more personalized service to clients and guests.

One of Lifestyle Physicians most successful patients, Selena Woodson, will be managing the store full time. Woodson, who is a familiar face in Culpeper, brings her firsthand experience with Dr. Sagar Verma’s weight loss and lifestyle practices as well as her own enthusiasm for a wellness lifestyle. Store hours will be Monday through Wednesday, and Fridays from 10am to 6pm, and Saturdays from 10am to 4pm. The clinic will continue to be open on Thursdays from 8am to 6pm but the retail store will be closed.

Wednesday May 5th 1pm Women’s LIFT Kick off Event Old House Lakeside Pavilion – 18351 Corkys Lane, Culpeper, VA 22701 This years event theme is “reconnecting” and we are planning a safe and small 1/2 day retreat full of inspirational speakers, activities and networking opportunities.

To keep with the theme, the committee is planning a few follow up sessions as an opportunity to continue connecting with each other.

The first of which will be a garden tour and flow class at Seek Lavender Farm (15528 Bradford Rd, Culpeper, VA 22701) on Wednesday May 19th 1-3pm. Each attendee will be gifted a yoga mat upon check in.

The third and final event in this series will be a “Happy Hour” outdoors at Mountain Run Winery (10753 Mountain Run Lake Road, Culpeper, VA 22701) on Wednesday June 2nd 4-6pm. The first glass of wine or non-alcoholic sangria will be included upon check in. **All 3 sessions are included in the $35 cost to participate in the Event! ** Saturday May 15th 9am Young Professionals Charity Kickball Tournament Lenn Park – 18063 Stevensburg Road, Culpeper, VA 22701 Kick it with the Culpeper Young Professionals and help us raise money for The Groundwork Project.Groundwork Project is a leadership development and career readiness program for young adults, who have a life circumstance present making is difficult to find employment. $10 per person or $100 per team of 10 $250 cash prize to the winning team!

Join us for a day of fun, networking, competition, food trucks, prizes and more!

Email amy@culpeperchamber. com for your individual or team registration form!

Friday May 7th 4pm Grand Opening – The Little House at Seek Lavender 15528 Bradford Road, Culpeper, VA 22701 Join the Chamber and owners Neil & Mary Seek as we celebrate the Grand Opening of The Little House at Seek Lavender. Seek Lavender is a family farm where all products are handmade with love and all lavender is grown, harvested by hand and distilled by the Seek Family. Seek Lavender has been around for many years, creating natural, healthy spa, home care and culinary products

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Prince Michel Vineyard and Winery is excited to announce the completion of their own LOVE Sculpture! Designed and created by Madison Artist, Tom Fernandez, It is a beautiful display created entirely of wooden wine barrels and blue wine bottles! Take a photo in front and tag them on Facebook before Friday May 7th to get entered to win a $100 gift card to the wine shop!

that are sold online and in various stores throughout Culpeper. The Little House at Seek Lavender has its own entrance and is a serene oasis to experience and purchase all of your herbal product needs!

Saturday May 22nd 12pm Ribbon Cutting Christ in Action 21465 Business Ct, Elkwood, VA 22718 Join the Chamber and Founders Dr. Denny and Sandy Nissley in celebrating the Grand Opening of the new Christ in Action facility in Culpeper. Their recently renovated Headquarters facility is now fully functional. Come and see the offices (and warehouse) as well as some of their heavy equipment and a mock response site to see how our base of operations (Camp Hope) looks like when they are deployed in a disaster zone.

They will fire up the smoker and have BBQ for lunch with all the fixin’s. They are excited to share with you all that God has done to bring them this far and are thankful for the churches and businesses who have donated and volunteers who have worked so diligently to complete this phase of the vision.

Friday June 11th 4-8pm CulpeperFest Eastern View High Schools Cyclone Stadium Join the Culpeper Chamber & Signature Sponsor Novant Health UVA Health System Culpeper Medical Center for CulpeperFest 2021! Fun for the entire family!

Large vehicles, vendors, prizes, giveaways, food and so much more! The areas largest business to community event!

This year to keep all attendees, participants and staff safe, walking traffic through the event will be one way with one entrance and one exit. Booths will be spaced 6 feet from each other. Mask wearing is expected and the Chamber will have masks available for attendees and vendors who are in need.

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The project will be funded via a $4.1 million federal grant Head Start recently received. The preliminary budget includes $3.8 million for construction, $307,682 for four months of operational funding and $7,692 for four months of training and technical assistance. Health and Human Services Director Lisa Peacock told the Culpeper County Board of Supervisors that additional local funding requests should not arise in the future as Kid Central will supply money toward the project.

The new facility will al- The new low Head Start facility will to increase the allow Head maximum age of children Start to who can attend increase the from three to maximum five years old. age of Plans call for the building children to include 10 who can classrooms, a attend from training room, three to five a commercial kitchen and years old. a conference room available for community use.

It will make room to accommodate 80 new children, 25 full-time and 10 part-time positions.

Head Start currently serves 250 children and has 60-full time and 20 part-time employees.

U.S. Rep. Abigail Spanberger recently announced the $4.1 million federal grant award, saying Virginia’s “long-term economic success depends on the health, safety, and education outcomes of the next generation of Virginians."

“I’ve personally had the opportunity to visit Culpeper Head Start, and I’ve seen firsthand the fervent dedication of local Head Start administrators and educators to the wellbeing of Culpeper kids and families. They deserve our strongest support,” she said.

Spanberger also thanked health and human services for the organization’s continued commitment to children and for expanding educational opportunities during the early years.

"Head Start has a demonstrated record of improving outcomes for children and families across our communities, and this award positions it for continued success here in Virginia," she said.

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Virginia State Police Trooper B. Coleman is investigating a two-vehicle crash in Culpeper County.

The crash occurred Sunday, April 18th, at 10:04 p.m. along James Madison Highway just South of Beverly Ford Rd. A 2011 Subaru Forester entered Route 29 traveling in the wrong direction and collided head-on with a Southbound 2004 Honda Pilot.

The driver of the Subaru, Michael K. Ratzenberger, 32, of Vienna, VA, died at the scene of the crash as a result of his injuries. Ratzenberger was wearing a seatbelt.

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All ten public schools selected a Teacher of the Year and Classified Employee of the Year. Classified Employees of the Year were also chosen from alternative education, maintenance, transportation, technology, and central office. The County Teacher of the Year will represent the school division in the 2021-22 Virginia Teacher of the Year competition. This annual program honors teachers who represent the best in teaching in the commonwealth.

This year’s teachers of the year include Mindy S. McCabe (Culpeper County High School), Andrew PW Ballard (Eastern View High School), Timothy E. McGuire (Culpeper Middle School), David Shangm (Floyd T. Binns Middle

This week, The Culpeper Food Closet is in need of pancake mix, syrup, peanut butter, jelly and canned meats. The Food Closet provides food and personal care items for Culpeper families, individuals and seniors in need of assistance, and continues to serve the community during social distancing. To learn more, visit The Food Closet’s Facebook page or ststephensculpeper.net. For additional information, contact 540825-1177 or culpeperfoodcloset@ gmail.com.

was in a proper child restraint.

The 19-year-old was not wearing a seatbelt. The 47-year-old was wearing a seatbelt.

A fourth passenger in the Honda, an 8-year-old male, suffered serious injuries and was transported to UVA Medical Center for treatment. The male was wearing a seatbelt.

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Hernandez Solis, 50, of Culpeper, VA, died at the scene of the crash as a result of his injuries. Hernandez Solis was wearing a seatbelt.

Three passengers in the Honda, a 5-year-old female, a 19-year-old female, and 47-year-old female suffered serious injuries and were flown to INOVA Fairfax Hospital for treatment. The 5-year-old

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The PATH Foundation recently announced the recipients of their Flexible Funding grant cycle. Over $1.2M in funding was awarded to 38 area organizations to support their missions and strengthen the health and vitality for everyone in our community.

The Flexible Funding grant cycle, introduced in January of this year, provided up to $75,000 in unrestricted general operating and program support for nonprofit organizations. The funding cycle is designed to prioritize organizations and populations that are most in need.

“Rather than our traditional annual grant cycles, this year we pivoted to Flexible Funding to provide programmatic and general operations funds to address the continuing need our community faces after enduring more than a year of the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Christy Connolly, President and CEO of the PATH Foundation. “We believe these grants will empower our grantees to work towards their missions, and make this a great place to live, work, play and grow – for everyone.”

All grantees have either overall mission statements or ongoing programs that intersect with the PATH Foundation’s priority areas.

In addition, all grantees demonstrated their alignment with the mission and values of the PATH Foundation.To learn more about the PATH Foundation, its grants and programs, visit pathforyou. org.

School), Janine M. Morrison (A.G. Richardson Elementary), Caryn M. Shaffer (Emerald Hill Elementary), Ann. M. Mayles (Farmington Elementary), Catherine E. Van Pelt (Pearl Sample Elementary), Laura C. Boyd (Sycamore Park Elementary) and Karen M. Dugger (Yowell Elementary School).

Classified Employees of the Year from each school and department are Mark A. Dennis (Culpeper County High School), Jeanie M. Barlow (Eastern View High School), Keith A. Hargreaves (Culpeper Middle School), Tammy F. Hicks (Floyd T. Binns Middle School), Heather M. Lunceford (Phoenix Alt. Education Program), Julie M. Bostic (A.G. Richardson Elementary), Jennifer B. Davidson (Emerald Hill Elementary), Dwight A. Sanker (Farmington Elementary), Emily Carlton (Pearl Sample Elementary), Jasmine Butler (Sycamore Park Elementary), Robin Dale-Pancione (Yowell Elementary School), David B. James (Transportation), Kathleen M. Walsh (Central Office), Glenn W. Hord (Maintenance) and Sheri L. Armstrong (Technology).

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Join the Culpeper Chamber of Commerce and Lifestyle Physicians team in celebrating the grand opening of Lifestyle Physicians Wellness and Vitamin Store 4-5 p.m.

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Vitamins and supplements are currently available on the business website, but the opening of a retail store will allow the growing wellness center to provide more personalized service to clients and guests.

THE WICKED BOTTOM CROSS COUNTRY 5K AND HALF-MILE FUN RUN

The 12th annual Wicked Bottom 5K is set for May 1 at Lenn Park. Preregistration cost $30 for the 5K and $10 for the half-mile and will close on April 11, which is the last day people can receive event t-shirts. After April 11, costs to register increase by $5.

All of the net proceeds help fund amenities at Lenn Park. To register, visit https://tinyurl.com/323kjskb.

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participating in Give Local Piedmont, the region’s one-day giving event hosted by the Northern Piedmont Community Foundation that is set for May 4.

Donations made to CRI on the day will help provide much-needed funding for the Culpeper Hometown Heroes Banner Program, which celebrates the community’s past and present members of the armed forces. The program will honor veterans via banners that will be posted on light poles throughout downtown for Memorial and Veteran’s Day. The banners will feature the veteran’s name, photo, branch of service and credentials.

NATIONAL CAPITOL SQUADRON OPEN HANGAR DAY

Visit Culpeper Regional Airport from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. May 8 for National Capitol Squadron’s Open Hangar Day. The National Capitol Squadron’s collection of aircraft on display will include L-5 and BT-13, and T-6G, deHavilland Chipmunk YAK-3, and L-4 Owned and more. Recently added is a Vultee BT-13 trainer in the appropriate markings to represent

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those that trained at Tuskegee Field during World War II. KICK FOR A CAUSE

The Culpeper Young Professionals is hosting a charity kickball tournament May 15 at Lenn Park.

Registration is $10 per person or $100 per a team of 10 and proceeds will be donated to the Groundwork Project.

The winning team will also receive a $250 cash prize.

Visit https://tinyurl. com/4uyvekj5 to register a team or https://tinyurl.com/bptbm9st to register as a player.

ST. STEPHEN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH – ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL ON ZOOM

Join the church on Zoom each Sunday at 9 a.m. for Adult Sunday School to explore the Gospel of Mark. That will be followed by 10 a.m. morning prayer and a virtual coffee hour. Zoom meeting links are available on the church’s website and Facebook.

Contact the church office to request invitations at ssec@ ststephensculpeper.net or 540-8258786.

CULPEPERFEST 2021

The Chamber of Commerce’s Culpeper Fest 2021 is set for 4-8 p.m.

June 11 at Eastern View High School’s Cyclone Stadium.

To keep all attendees, participants and staff safe, walking traffic through the event will be one way with one entrance and one exit. Booths will be spaced six feet from each other.

Mask wearing is expected and the Chamber will have masks available for attendees and vendors who are in need. All vendors must provide their own 10x10 tent. Fees for vendors to participate are $250 for chamber members and $400 for non-members.

ST. STEPHEN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH – LECTIO DIVINA & NOONDAY PRAYER

Join the church on Zoom 11 a.m. on Wednesdays for Lectio Divina and Noonday Prayer. Lectio Divina is not a Bible study, but a meditative reading of scripture. Zoom meeting links are available on the church’s website and Facebook.

Contact the church to request invitations at ssec@ ststephensculpeper.net or 540-8258786.

Lookout for Mice on Main as scavenger hunt launches

By Josh Gully CULPEPER TIMES

Do not worry if you start seeing mice on Main Street – it is not a sign that downtown Culpeper is becoming infested with rodents.

Take a second glance and it will become clear that these are small bronze statues, which are placed throughout downtown as the Mice on Main Scavenger Hunt begins.

The Mice on Main program was launched through a partnership between Culpeper Youth and the Windmore Foundation for the Arts. Culpeper Youth approached the town with the idea during the fall of 2020, but the program was delayed a bit as future coronavirus guidelines were uncertain.

Still, Culpeper County Special Projects and Grants Administrator Laura Loveday said “we knew

we wanted to create a project that was free, fun and safe for residents and visitors to our town.”

Culpeper Youth wanted to help local businesses during the pandemic and Loveday noted that

the project will draw attention to Main Street businesses and generate interest in the downtown footprint.

Culpeper Youth and the foundation received a $1,500 micro-marketing grant from the town through a program being administered in partnership with Culpeper Renaissance Inc. The grant was used to purchase seven bronze mice and develop a children's book with descriptions of the mice and backstories of how they came to live in Culpeper. The book will be available for purchase early this summer.

A clue sheet to that will guide people on a scavenger hunt for the mice is available on websites for Visit Culpeper, CRI and the Windmore Foundation for the Arts. The clues are also available

at CRI’s office and the Culpeper Visitors Center.

Loveday explained the mice are about four inches tall and all are unique unto themselves with different poses.

Ariana Yactayo, a Culpeper Youth officer, said the group loved naming the mice, writing clues, creating the book and developing the logo. Hopefully, she said, people will enjoy walking Main Street while searching for the mice.

Fran Cecere, the Windmore Foundation of the Arts’ president, said the organization was excited to participate in creating the grant proposal. She explained the scavenger hunt was a perfect fit for the foundation’s Pen-to-Paper writers’ group, which assisted Culpeper Youth in editing the stories.

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A tale of two proms at Eastern View With a school year different from all others, it should come as no surprise that Eastern View High School's 2021 prom strayed from the norm.

To follow the school system's coronavirus mitigation plan, Eastern View held two proms on April 24 - one at 5 p.m. and one at 8 p.m. During each of the proms, a king and queen were crowned, making it the first time the school had a set of royalty.

This year's queens were Karley Mills and Rebecca Green and the kings were Logan Ashwell and Elliot Davis.

While the usual sites of dresses and tuxes were present in abundance,

students were not able to hit the dance floor. While that may have been the case, it is certainly an improvement from last year when local proms were canceled.

Instead of dancing, prom-goers enjoyed a three-course dinner as some students were seated inside and some outside.

Another new addition was a senior slideshow that showcased the life of soon-to-be graduates from when they were toddlers through high school.

While it may have been a bit different, the prom serves as yet another sign that life is slowly returning to normal.

While students could not dance at Eastern View High School's proms, they are seen (right and bottom left) spaced out at the tables where they enjoyed a three-course meal. Students who attended this unique prom left their mark by signing a banner (bottom right) that will be displayed at graduation.

PHOTOS BY JULIA HARRIS

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