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Bo Kilby and Jay Murray, R W Kilby Wire and Water, to stay current on new developments, recently completed a Briggs & Stratton training webinar on the new Gateway module and amplify power management system for home standby generators. This feature allows operating larger appliances on smaller standby generators. Divine Shine Reiki, LLC, is pleased to announce that it will begin teaching Reiki at its new location, the Historic Fleetwood Church in Brandy Station, on July 30th. A portion of all class fees will be donated toward the restoration of this historic decommissioned church in Culpeper County. To fi nd out more about this historic building, the importance of its location in the history of Brandy Station and the restoration efforts, you can visit the Historic Fleetwood Church Facebook page. Faye’s Offi ce Supply would like to wish Gloria Powell a happy work anniversary June 22 for 21 years with Faye’s and Rachel Rouleau work anniversary May 2022 for 17 years with Faye’s and Wayne Mason a happy birthday. JRS Variety Store is teaming up with Anthem LemonAid to put THE SQUEEZE on Childhood Cancer. JRS Variety Store is teaming up with Anthem Healthcare to host a LemonAid Fundraiser for Childhood Caner July 22 and July 23 from 10
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a.m. to 4 p.m. One hundred percent of proceeds from the lemonade stand is given to Richmond Children’s Hospital Cancer Research. DOGGY CLIPPS is now offering The lemonade stand will be hosted Mobile grooming in our new state of at 716 Sunset Lane, Culpeper. On the art mobile grooming van! top of hosting the lemonade stand, JRS Variety Store will be donating 50 THE CULPEPER REC CLUB will keep its pool open to members until Sept. 20 this year. The club welcomes percent of all weekend sales to the lemonade stand. The owners of JRS Variety Store have seen the effects cancer has on children and their new head manager Tracy Fox and families and are excited to partner assistant managers Kendra Smith and with Anthem to help raise funds for Jeremiah Walker. Richmond Children’s Hospital. THE REC CLUB is proud to be Culpeper Literacy Council is lookworking with Friendly Fin Swim ing for tutors to teach English as a Lessons, with Allison Woods as main Second Language, Reading, Coninstructor/owner. The Club is also partnering with Dance for Joy Studio with Joyce Sanders for dance classes and Pranapiloga Yoga/Massage/ Wellness with Rebecca Elsen. versation and more. Spend as little as 2 hours a week teaching adults in the classroom or one-on-one. We provide training and all materials. Contact Lynn Gore at director@culpeperliteracy.org or 540-825-5804 Rebecca will teach Land Yoga at 10 for more information. a.m. and water yoga at 7:30 p.m. on Fridays. Girls on the run Piedmont is celebrating their expansion into FrederTHE CULPEPER YOUNG icksburg, Spotsylvania and Stafford PROFESSIONALS braved the heat with a LUNAFEST Film Festival. LUon Saturday July 18th at CULPEPER NAFEST features a program of short CAR WASH, scrubbing tires, drying vehicles, giving out goody bags and collecting donations for the CULPEPER FOOD CLOSET. 203 vehicles attended and they raised a fi lms that empower and inspire. This year’s stories are told from a variety of perspectives that champion women and gender nonconforming individuals, highlighting their aspirations, accomplishments, resilience, total of $1,300 to donate! strength, and connection. The event will be held at STRANGEWAYS NARMADA WINERY won 2 Gold Brewing 350 Landsdowne Road, Medals in the Critics Challenge Fredericksburg. The event is FREE, International Wine & Spirits but donations of $15/ticket are sugCompetition. Their 2017 Cabernet gested to help up provide fi nancial aid and materials to the girls this fall. Find out more at www.gotrpiedmont.org/LUNAFEST
Franc Reserve - Gold Medal 90 Points the flowers we will donate them to a and their 2017 Yash-Vir - Gold 91 local nursing home resident. Points. DOGWOOD VILLAGE would like COMMUNITY-STARS IS GROWING! EXIT CORNERSTONE REALTY has to recognize Jim Beavers for his C-STARs Pediatric Therapy Specialists announced their 2nd Quarter winner contributions to the facility. Jim was just added Pediatric Occupational for production. They are as follows. born in Roanoke, Virginia Therapy to its therapy services! We #1 Danny Butters-$1,685,900, #2 and came to faith in Christ now offer physical, occupational, and John Fischer $1,244,800, #3 Michael as a young man and speech therapy for children. We are Buters Jr, $1,156,450 and the Stuart subsequently served in lay pleased to introduce Sam Robson, Team # 4 at $1,037,200.leadership roles for over OTR/L! Sam is a graduate from James 30 years. Later he earned Madison University’s Occupational Mike and Ellen Butters just celebrated his Master of Divinity and Therapy program. She has had a their 10th Anniversary with The EXIT was ordained an Anglican variety of different clinical experiences Franchise, EXIT CORNERSTONE priest in 2009. Previously Jim served in including an inpatient psychiatric REALTY and Danny Butters just primary and secondary education, both hospital, a skilled nursing facility, celebrated his First Anniversary as a teacher and head of school for two schools and early intervention. She with the company and we are excited Christian schools. He has also worked spent her first level 2 fieldwork in early to Welcome a new agent to our office for non-profit organizations including intervention and the school system. , James Smith from Madison, Va . Open Doors with Brother Andrew and the C. S. Lewis Institute. In May LIFESTYLE PHYSICIANS has introduced a new service PRP (PlateletRich Plasma) also known as a “Vampire Facial” for Hair Restoration and Skin Rejuvenation. THE CULPEPER COUNTY LIBRARY is hoping to better serve the needs of Library patrons by conducting a community wide survey in 2020 which in hopes will provide increased quality services, programs, and events. The Library is inviting patrons to consider participating in a quick, 3-5-minute ELEVATE offers NEW Discounted Memberships for Students and Teachers! ELEVATE invites students 16+, and teachers, to join our coworking community with an exclusive membership that allows access to the space at any time (day or night — weekends, too!) at a very budgetfriendly price. Awesome internet, plus tech and gadgets to help you connect, in a comfortable space where you can focus and knock out your work. 2011 he was called to Christ Anglican Fellowship in Orange, Virginia where he continues to serve. Jim met his wife, Anne, while at William and Mary where he received Bachelor of Science and Master of Arts degree, and they have been married for 42 years. They have three grown children and seven grandchildren. He enjoys photography, graphic design, nature study and lawn and garden care. FRIENDS OF CEDAR MOUNTAIN BATTLEFIELD welcomes volunteers survey that can be found winter edition of the Culpeper Quarterly which was mailed out to Culpeper County residents or located at The Chamber. Upon survey completion you can submit by mailing or dropping off at the Culpeper County Library. Copies NEW Private Office and Reserved Desk Options! ELEVATE is now partnering with other Downtown spaces to provide private offices and reserved desks. We are managing these agreements through the to support preservation and clean-up projects at the battlefield on April 4, the American Battlefield Trust’s annual Park Day. Volunteers are invited to help with spreading mulch on trails, picking up litter and more, and will receive a commemorative t-shirt for their efforts. of survey will also be available at the Info at friendsofcedarmountain.org Library desk or online. The Library is seeking all survey responses turned in TAMMY LAGRAFFE has joined the by April 1, 2020 to assist in planning for Culpeper Wellness Foundation the upcoming fiscal year. team as director of the Culpeper Free Clinic. A registered nurse, she most RAPPAHANNOCK-RAPIDAN recently has worked with the Virginia COMMUNITY Services is proud of Department of Health as a Public our Gladys Williams, who has been Health Nurse Supervisor. Tammy also named the Culpeper Times Citizen of brings experience with women’s health, the Year. Gladys, who’s been with RRCS behavioral health and communityfor 38 years, is a program coordinator based wellness programs to her new at the Culpeper Senior Center, working role as clinic director. with 75 seniors every week — with more applying by the day to provide them THE LIVING THE DREAM with programs, cheer, a warm meal, FOUNDATION has begun planning and transportation. She is a rock in the for their 5th Annual 5k run and ‘Walk community. for Home.’ All funds raised are used locally to raise awareness and educate ENDLESS CREATIONS FLOWERS & the community on depression, GIFTS celebrates the season of love by substance abuse and suicide. They giving back. They are be doing food for give two scholarships each year to flowers throughout February. Simply both Culpeper High schools, Orange, bring in 5 cans or boxes and receive Madison, and Rappahannock High $5.00 value of flowers. If you don't want Schools for students who respond with
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Seek Lavender now offers Soulful Coffee Roasters Costa Rican – beans and lavender ground together! Elevate platform, so it works very similarly to our monthly co-working membership: affordable monthly an essay and plan to work in a related field in this area. Their motto is based on founders Gloria and Ed’s late son Medium-roast & Seek Lavender - membership with no lease or Ben Long’s name-B.E.L.: Believing in perfect sunrise partners! contract! It's the most flexible, Every Life! affordable way to secure an office Virginia Lt. Governor Winsome space! Let us know what you're DAVID MARTIN, Manager at Full Sears captivated a capacity crowd at the 10 Annual Ronald Reagan Legacy Dinner, sponsored by the looking for: info@elevateculpeper. com Circle Thrift, is pleased to announce the promotion of Justine Lawson and Tracy Corbin to Supervisors. Justine’s Culpeper Republican Committee on May 21. Sears, a former U.S. Marine, took a wide range of questions from the audience while Steve Myers, speech-writer for President Reagan, introduced Sears and added comments of his own. Delegate ELEVATE Black Artists Community Art Show. We are accepting visual art submissions until Monday, July 27th, for a special exhibit that will be shared both in person and virtually! Drawing inspiration from the themes warm smile and friendly hello has been greeting customers for almost 13 years. Tracy has been with the store for 5 years and her energy and enthusiasm is contagious. Full Circle Thrift is beginning its 18th year in business Nick Freitas presented a printed of Equality, Hope, Peace, Progress and our motto is “Culpeper Helping copy of a Resolution from the Virand Love, Black artists of any ageCulpeper." ginia Legislature honoring William are invited to submit a piece, in any medium, for the show. Pieces can CENTURY 21 NEW MILLENNIUM be dropped off at Elevate Mon-Fri from 8am to 6pm. Full details and guidelines at www.ElevateCulpeper. com TEAM Receives Coveted 2019 President’s Team Award for Commitment to Quality Service and Productivity. member spotlight
ENDLESS CREATIONS FLOWERS & GIFTS is having a Christmas in July sale. All Items in store are 25% off except plants, fresh flowers and delivery. CAITLIN TROILO-WADDELL from KK’s Printing and Stationery received the award for 2019 Public Servant of the year by the Culpeper County Republican Party. LAUREL VAN HORN has been named stage manager for StageWorks' upcoming show called The Emerald Heist. Laurel retired from teaching English at Rappahannock County High School in 2010, and was fortunate to find StageWorks and follow one of her dreams which was working in the theater. She has happily worked behind the scenes for two of their most recent productions, Salt & Pepper and Southern Fried Funeral. Through StageWorks, she has met and worked with a group of incredibly knowledgeable directors and actors. Laurel is looking forward to two performances of a unique and funny play that will engage and delight their audiences.
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CHESAPEAKE is pleased to welcome Sam Kessler as Vice President, Commercial Loan Officer. In this role, he will focus on generating business lending opportunities while building banking relationships. Sam will serve Orange, VA and the surrounding markets, including Spotsylvania, Culpeper, Charlottesville and more. “Bill” Halevy, Chief Warrant Offi cer 5, for his continued service. Halevy, welcome new members welcome new members severely wounded in military action, is known for his ongoing help to veterans throughout the region. Now Robinson Plumbing Community Bank of the Chesapeake available at Republican offi ces on 402 S. Main Street is a documentary entitled Emancipation, Revelation, and Revolution. This DVD features many voices for freedom, notably Star Parker, Dr. Alveda King, Bishop Harry Jackson, David Barton, and Chris Robinson- Owner 9048 White Shop Road Culpeper, VA 22701 Robinsonplumbing25@gmail.com www.Robinsonplumbinginc.com Plumbing Sam Kessler 10 Chatham Heights Road Suite 104 Fredericksburg, VA 22405 kesslers@cbtc.com www.cbtc.com Rev. Peter Marshall. It looks at the battle over civil rights and the role Living the Dream Foundation Bank both political parties have played in Ed & Gloria Long – Founders it. The goal then and now is freePO Box 4 Vent Vikings dom for all citizens. Culpeper, VA 22701 Anthony Barnhill livingthedreamculpeper@gmail.com 19507 Bootsie Lane Genesis Home Improvement would like to welcome two new Non-profit Brandy Station, VA 22714 ventvikings@gmail.com Blesseddreams, LLC www.ventvikings.com Ana Lyon – Photographer/Owner Home Improvement 14614 Manorwood Drive Culpeper, VA 22701 Sweet Roux ana_lyon@blesseddreams.com www.blesseddreams.com Photography Ariel Davati de Campos 201 South East Street Culpeper, VA 22701 The Real Estate Store, Inc. adavati@outlook.com Ashley Rinehart www.sweetrouxofculpeper.com 101 Duke Street Suite 215 Restaurants/Food Culpeper, VA 22701 info@therealestatestoreva.com www.therealestatestoreva.com Real Estates Upcoming events Kona Ice of Culpeper, Locust Grove & Warrenton Maria Lischak 132 Harrison Circle Locust Grove, VA 22508 culpeper@kona-ice.com 18th Annual Golf Classic Friday August 21st 8am Registration Country Club of Culpeper 100 Country Club Road, Culpeper, VA 22701 Food & Beverage
FAYE’S OFFICE SUPPLY Wishes Happy Birthday to Rachel Rouleau.
APPLETON CAMPBELL, a leading provider of residential HVAC, plumbing and electrical now in its 44th year of top-rated service to Fauquier and surrounding counties, is looking forward in 2020 to opening a new facility in Warrenton.
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Services and a Board Member of Piedmont CRUSH were invited to the White House for the launch of the Office of National Drug Control Policy’s (ONDCP) new Rural Community Resource Guide, on January 31st, 2020. The ONDCP works to reduce drug use and its consequences by leading and coordinating the development, implementation, and assessment of U.S. drug policy. The action guide is one of several tools that was created Cleopatra Vaughn We’ve been busy in the studio taking care of your custom orders and alterations, but we’ve also had some amazing children here during our Kids’ Sewing Camp. It was so much fun seeing specifically for rural leaders who our students grow in confi dence as they tackled each project and the are facing drug addiction in their look of pride when they saw what they had created. Our students communities. In attendance were: Jim learned many sewing techniques and applied them to their daily LaGraffe, Piedmont CRUSH Board projects. Their projects included a tote bag, pot holders, an apron and Members Sean Polster, Town of a custom embroidered pillow. We had a blast! The students had so Warrenton, and Crystal Hale, Orange much fun that we’ve decided to host another from August 2-5. County Director of Social Services. Culpeper Times • July 21-August 3, 2022 JIM LAGRAFFE, Executive Director of
Upcoming events
Ribbon Cuttings
Southside Coffee and Gifts
Wednesday, July 27, 4 pm 211 Southgate Shopping Center, Culpeper, VA
RRCS S.E.E. Recovery Center
Wednesday, August 10, 4 pm 710 US Avenue, Culpeper, VA
Young Professionals Charity Car Wash
Rain date: Saturday, July 23, 9 am – 5 pm Culpeper Car Wash 628 Sperryville Pike, Culpeper, VA
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Friday, July 29, 5-7 pm Hosted by Salem Volunteer Fire & Rescue 13428 Scotts Mill Road, Culpeper, VA
Young Professionals Luncheon
Wednesday, August 3 at noon Piedmont Steakhouse 110 East Cameron Street, Culpeper, VA
52nd Annual Business, Industry and Education (BIE) Day
Friday, August 5, 8-11 am CTEC 17441 Frank Turnage Drive, Culpeper, VA
Chamber Golf Classic
Young Professionals Charity Crab Feast
Saturday, September 10, 4-7 pm Mountain Run Winery 10753 Mountain Run Lake Rd, Culpeper, VA
108th Annual Meeting & Awards Banquet
Thursday, November 3, 5:30-9 pm 18121 Technology Drive, Culpeper, VA
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Dogwood Village would like to recognize Marcia Colby for her contributions to the facility. Mrs. Colby lives in Orange County with her husband and has been volunteering in the facility for about 4 years along with the Virginia Master Naturalists. She has two children and a grandson and enjoys spending time with her family. Mrs. Colby is a member of the Orange Baptist Church and volunteers with the food pantry. She also grows many fl owers and enjoys taking cut fl owers to her friends and neighbors. Mrs. Colby moved to Orange with her husband 11 years ago and enjoys the advantages of a small community. She is pictured with Dogwood Village resident Terrell Baskerville as they water plants in the resident garden.
Genesis Restoration and Exteri-
ors is excited to welcome a new Loss Estimator to our team, Kyle Kennedy! Dave Jacobson celebrated his 1st work anniversary on July 14th and we have two employee birthdays this month, Devon Owens on the 23rd and Amelia MFA Studio joined the Lake of the Wood parade and showed off their dance and cheer teams. They also served hundreds of families popcorn and goodies to celebrate the weekend.
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