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By Pat Fitzgerald For the Culpeper Times Though its facing hard times itself, Grill 309 in downtown Culpeper is still giving back to the community. From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., the restaurant is offering either turkey and cheese, ham and cheese or peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, or Honey Nut Cheerios, along with a carton of milk and their choice of sliced apples or raspberry yogurt to students. (Call ahead at 540764-4902.) “Moms have been pulling up curbside here and telling us which one, and we bring it right up to them,” said Manager Rachael Ollenslager. “We are doing curbside pickup, delivery, and I’m offering free school lunches to kids 17 and younger,” said Grill 309 owner James Laughorn. “It’s us partnered with a very generous ➤ See Grill 309, Page 4
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Culpeper officials give update on virus response By Pat Fitzgerald For the Culpeper Times The Culpeper County Board of Supervisors met via conference Tuesday morning to formerly declare a state of emergency and get an update on the roles various county departments have taken during the coronavirus pandemic. “Our board members understand today that you and your families are worried and are hurting in many different ways,” said Board of Supervisors Chairman Gary M. Deal. “If you need us, you call us. If you want to talk, you call us according to the district that you live in. That’s what we are here for. Our contact information is on the county website.” Part of the response has required the Board of Supervisors and School Board to either cancel some meetings or move others online. Supervisors will meet online April 7 to get a budget update and decide the tax rate for fiscal 2021. They hope to have a public hearing two laters. Bill Ooten, director of Emergency Services in Culpeper County, told the board that his department has been coordinating with local and state personnel to formulate plans and protocols since COVID-19 first appeared on the radar. “The Culpeper Office of Emergency Services has been closely monitoring the coronavirus since we learned of its outbreak in China. Coordination efforts of many of our primary community support functions began as early as January,” he said. “In early February, our department released a PSA via our social media account to address the many questions and concerns that were beginning to be expressed by our community about COVID-19. “On March 6, our department
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Little Fork VFD receives $1,200 Wellness Foundation grant Culpeper Wellness Foundation provided a grant of $1195 in January 2020 to support the Little Fork Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company’s purchase of a Life/form Advanced Venipuncture and Injection Arm with Circulation Pump. This training tool will allow personnel to practice and maintain skills in support of patient treatment. In its grant application, Little Fork Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company noted that it is in the process of improving advanced life support services by adding more certified personnel. These personnel will be able to start intravenous lines and administer lifesaving drugs to patients, and the Injection Arm will allow them to develop and maintain their venipuncture and injection skills. Beyond this, the simulator will provide the entire medical team with opportunities to practice and perfect their skills in order to deliver professional and comforting care to community members. “We are so grateful for the work of our local volunteer fire departments and the thousands of hours they spend providing
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As a producer of alcohol, Dida’s Distillery in Rappahannock County has been overwhelmed by requests from hospitals, public services, and first responders to provide hand sanitizer. Last week, Dida's stopped producing “drinking spirits” and converted 100% of its distillation activities toward making hand sanitizer for donation to the front lines. To help with the effort, Dida's Distillery has opened a GoFundMe page. “The cost of this is overwhelming. But when a hospital calls asking for help ... and we are capable of helping...it's not difficult to answer the call,” the company stated. “We have alcohol on-hand and ready to use, but we need additional ingredients in order to make and donate sanitizer where it's needed most. “We need your help. If you're able to help out, any amount is appreciated and 100% of all donations will be used to directly fund hand sanitizer production and support organizations in need,” the company stated. As of Wednesday morning, Dida Distillery had raised $12,588 of its $20,000 goal.
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training and asked that all meetings be limited in size. “We established efforts to have staff begin teleworking where that was possible in order to limit public contact as much as possible,” he said. In addition, Parks and Recreation canceled programs that would have gatherings of more than 25 people, even when the Centers for Disease Control was recommending maximum gatherings of 100 people. “We were trying to be proactive,” Egertson said. “Shortly afterward, we ended up canceling all parks and recs programs.” Although many parks facilities and pavilions are closed, “we do have trails and some amenities still available,” he said. The County Administration Building was closed at the start of this week; only the Courthouse remains open. “The public is instructed to conduct business as much as possible by telephone and by email,” Egertson said. “The county buildings, other than the courthouse, are closed to the public but the employees for the most part are still reporting to work if they can’t telework. We all have plans of continuity to continue to serve the citizens of Culpeper county. This has been a very rapidly changing situation.” In addition, the county administration has directed departments to halt hiring and limit purchases to essentials until further notice. “I have instructed employees to telework from home if they are able,” Egertson said. “There are numerous employees who cannot telework and most of those will continue to come in to the
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Small Business Center offering low-interest loans The Small Business Development Center at Culpeper announces that The U.S. Small Business Administration is offering lowinterest federal disaster loans for working capital to small businesses suffering substantial economic injury as a result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). • Small business owners in all U.S. states and territories are currently eligible to apply for a lowinterest loan due to Coronavirus (COVID-19). • Any such Economic Injury Disaster Loan assistance declaration issued by the SBA makes loans available statewide to small businesses and private, non-profit organizations to help alleviate economic injury caused by the Coronavirus (COVID-19). This will apply to current and future disaster assistance declarations related to Coronavirus. • SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loans offer up to $2 million in assistance and can provide vital economic support to small businesses to help overcome the
temporary loss of revenue they are experiencing. • These loans may be used to pay fixed debts, payroll, accounts payable and other bills that can’t be paid because of the disaster’s impact. The interest rate is 3.75% for small businesses. The interest rate for non-profits is 2.75%. • SBA offers loans with long-term repayments in order to keep payments affordable, up to a maximum of 30 years. Terms are determined on a case-by-case basis, based upon each borrower’s ability to repay. Loan information in greater detail is available on the SBA website at www.sba.gov. The Lord Fairfax Small Business Development Center at Culpeper is a U.S. Small Business Administration Resource Partner and as such we also can assist with questions concerning the SBA EIDL loan program. The office is closed and workers are teleworking, and monitoring phones daily. For assistance call or email David Reardon, Business Consultant, at (540) 727-0638 or dreardon@lfcc.edu.
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Human Services building closed, but still agency still helping out The Culpeper Human Services building at 1835 Industry Drive, Culpeper, and Culpeper Career Resource Center at 219 E Davis St, Culpeper, are closed to the public but is remaining fully operational during regular business hours of Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Food Closets will be distributing at current location between 8 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. Monday through Friday. Residents can apply for Benefit Programs by calling toll free 855-635-4370 or online at www. commonhelp.virginia.gov. Residents may call Culpeper Human Services at (540) 727-0372 to reach benefits staff by contacting their workers via phone. Other local resources include: Food • Kid Central Feeding breakfast (8-9 a.m.) and lunch (11:30 a.m.1:30 p.m.) Monday-Friday at Galbreath Marshall Building, 1401 Old Fredericksburg Road, Culpeper (children under Under 18) • Culpeper Public Schools Breakfast/Lunch-Sycamore Park Elementary, Emerald Hill Elementary and Pearl Sample Elementary
• St. Stephens Food Closet, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. — Daily Pick up Voucher at Culpeper Career Resource Center- 8:30 a.m.-11 a.m., 219 E Davis St, Culpeper. (Any household) • Senior Boxes — Regular delivery schedule if on list already (seniors only) • Emergency Food, Culpeper Human Services — 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, 1835 Industry Drive Disconnections (gas, heat, electric or no primary heat source) • Bring disconnection notice/bill to Culpeper Human Services, email, fax( 540-727-7584) or upload to commonhelp.virginia.gov • Complete application online at Commonhelp.virginia.gov, call 1-855-635-4370, email, fax or pick up application in the office • Crisis program, Energy Share, Culpeper First call, Dollar Energy Hygiene Products (Culpeper Human Services) • Based on supply available at the local office
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➤ Free Clinic, from Page 5 “Our hope is that we are decreasing the burden on the hospital and not putting our patients in a position where they have to go to the hospital when they are uninsured. We’re going to stay going as long as we can,” she said. “This is their safety net, so we want to make sure we’re here for them.” The Free Clinic of Culpeper serves anyone without insurance who qualifies for aid based on state guidelines. That includes anyone from part-time workers to the chronically unemployed. Part of the clinic’s goal is to get people signed up for Medicaid, so they can see other physicians in the community as well. With the economic downtown expected in the wake of the pandemic, LaGraffe suspects more people will need the clinic’s help. “What we are suspecting with all of this is that some people will lose their jobs and their insurance, and we want to be there for him,” she said. “Here, people have been pretty calm. Obviously our staff is very calm, we are staying right on top of every piece of information that comes out. We are staying right in contact with the Health Department, we are staying right
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Exploring nature in your yard, for fun and health during crisis With the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) looming over us, now is an especially good time to step outside and enjoy the natural world and the health benefits it offers. As research has shown, walking in a natural setting, especially in forests, can give us more energy and a greater sense of well-being, help reduce stress, lower heart rates, improve the immune function, and help cognition, no matter what age we are. Just looking out the window at trees can lower blood pressure and relieve depression. And the healthier each of us is, the better we’re likely to handle the current viral threat. (See my May 26, 2016, column for more on nature’s health benefits.) The best way to control spread of the coronavirus, as medical experts stress, is to stay at home. Where I live, on a forested mountain in the Blue Ridge, I have a wonderful view of spring unfolding as I ramble the 30plus acres of forest, ponds, yards, wetlands and shrublands. By the third week in March, thousands of bloodroot were blooming in the forest, pickerel frogs were singing in the ponds and migrating birds were returning to breed. (See a slideshow online at rappnews.com/ wildideas of some early-spring
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species I encountered.) But nature is everywhere, even in the smallest yards. An amazing number of species can live there, each with a story to tell. In my yard, I’ve witnessed romance, warfare, friendship, intrigue and much more among species that live far more interesting and complex lives that we might think. I try to keep an open mind when observing nature and use all my senses, including touch, although I avoid contact with many species, particularly animals, because it can be dangerous — for us and for them. I’ve had some of my most thought-provoking critter encounters while just sitting on my deck. If I’m quiet and patient, many animals adjust to my presence and go about their daily routine, often coming quite close. Last spring, a Louisiana waterthrush that I’d strain to see high in trees during the breeding season stopped by. Skinks, spiders, butterflies (especially if I set out pots of flowers), and a host of other critters also visit or live there. Yards can be a great place to take up birdwatching. Carolina wrens and some other common birds often nest in yards, some on buildings or in plant pots, and many others will visit. While having a decent set of binoculars helps to observe birds at a distance, setting out feeders and birdbaths along with planting native plants that provide food can bring them closer. Hummingbirds should be arriving soon, and a
feeder filled with homemade “nectar” will draw them in. I find birdwatching even more satisfying when I submit my observations to Cornell Lab of Ornithology’s eBird database (ebird.org, free account required), which is widely used by researchers to help track the health of bird populations. A typical yard, especially one with diverse habitat, can host thousands of species of terrestrial invertebrates on, above and under the ground. In my yard, I’ve observed some amazing ones doing. When I planted giant sunflowers to see who would show up on them, I discovered red carpenter ants “farming” keeled treehopper larvae for the “honeydew” they excrete. A magnifying glass can help in getting a closer look at tiny species like these. (In a pinch, I’ve used the zoom feature on my smart-phone camera to see more detail on some tiny creature, or taken a photo of it to enlarge later for further examination.) Once I picked up an eastern eyed click beetle, almost two inches long, and perched it on my hand to see how such a heavy-bodied bug could take off. As I watched, it pointed its abdomen down, perhaps to lessen wind resistance and serve as ballast, and slowly made a nearly vertical ascent. Recently, I awoke at dawn to a world shrouded in fog. As the sun came up, I could see dozens of small spiderwebs, bejeweled by drops of moisture reflecting ➤ See Wild Ideas, Page 19
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chamber advantage The Pulse of Business in Culpeper • Volume 4, Issue 63 during this time, Fundraisers for Local Food Pantries and Kurbside Kona. Buy your Konas at the truck window (no cash transactions, only contactless credit card payments via Square); Up to 5 people at a time at the window OR we can bring the Konas to your car and they will donate 50% of the sales to a local food pantry. KURBSIDE KONA — We Deliver! Become a virtual neighborhood host and notify neighbors that the Kona Ice truck is coming; hosts get free Konas (up to 4 free Konas at each visit); Buy your Konas at the truck window (no cash transactions, only contactless credit card payments via Square);Up to 5 people at a time at the window OR we can bring the Konas to your door.
members in the news Farmers Steele Insurance Agency would like to congratulate agent Sarah Langland on adding Property & Casualty insurance to her current Life, Annuities & Health license. We look forward to the opportunities this opens for you! Exit Cornerstone Reality is excited to welcome agent Amy Rowe to their team — with more than 18 years of real estate experience, A lifelong Virginian, Amy grew up in Spotsylvania and has been selling real estate since 2004. She offers clients expert knowledge of the area while giving a realistic analysis of today's market. Amy strives to understand her clients' needs and builds relationships that continue over many homes and life stages. The Greater Piedmont Realtors had their Honor Society Banquet and Exit Cornerstone Reality had many winners: • Holly Westergaard — Silver Awardover $2.5 million in sales volume • Mike Butters, Tami Coughliin & John • Fisher-Gold Honor Society — Over $6 million in sales • Ellen Butters — Broker Honor Society Dogwood Village would like to recognize Larry Sappington for his contributions to the facility. Sappington was born and raised on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. He received a Bachelor’s of Forestry from West Virginia University and a Master’s of Forestry from Virginia Tech. He is married to Alyson and they have a Larry son, Ryan and a daughter, Sappington Kelby. Sappington lives in Barboursville on a small farm and is currently retired. His hobbies include playing drums in a local band, “The Unsuitables.” and volunteering at the local food pantry. He also enjoys volunteering in the facility where he visits residents and works on special projects. Sappington is pictured with six benches that he has recently refinished in time for residents to enjoy outdoor visits this spring. Dogwood Village is following all of the recommended visitation restrictions per CMS and VDH in addition to daily screening for all staff.
Narmada Winery is proud to announce a new Gold Medal won by the 2017 Chardonel Reserve in the Virginia Governor's Cup Competition. The wine was poured at the Governor's Cup Gala on Tuesday, February 25th. The Governor's Cup is the most prestigious wine competition held in Virginia, and only 64 Gold Medals were awarded in 2020.
COVID-19 Response Belmont Farms Distillery is offering curbside sales of our spirits and gifts. Credit cards only. They are also selling craft made CBD hand sanitizer. Call for prices. Open on Saturdays only 11am to 5pm. Narmada Winery is currently offering online shopping, phone orders, and curbside pick up at the winery. They are also offering a special case discount of 30% on all cases of wine, a special half-case discount of 15%, and are releasing club wines to all customers at these discounts, as well as waving the shipping fees on all orders of 6 or more bottles. Culpeper, Virginia Small Businesses are now eligible to apply for SBA Disaster Loans. Lord Fairfax Small Business Development Center at Culpeper and Culpeper Tourism and Economic Development are available to assist and guide the application process. Please contact David Reardon via email: DReardon@lfcc.edu, or by phone: (540) 727-0638, or Paige Read via email: Pread@culpeperva.gov, or by phone: (540)727-0611. Kona Ice is running two programs
Rappahannock Electric Cooperative’s dispatch center remains open 24-7 for outage reporting, and crews are on standby, ready to respond if or when an outage occurs. Employee travel to meetings has been eliminated, and the Cooperative is limiting vendor visits into its offices. In compliance with CDC guidelines, all services and activities at Culpeper Presbyterian Church have been temporarily discontinued. During this interruption of their “normal” church worship, ministry, and activities, they invite you to join with the church family at 9:30 each Sunday as Pastor Chris leads worship through live stream to their YouTube channel. Visit YouTube and search for culpresby videos. If you are not able to worship with us at 9:30, the video will be available any time following the service by visiting YouTube. The Ole Country Store & Bakery is committed to serving the community at all times, and especially want to be a source of consistency for you during this coronavirus pandemic. We exist to serve you and be a bright spot in your day. Times like these only increase our determination to serve you with a smile! In this endeavor we are committed to serving you in the following ways: • As we are a designated essential service, our hours are remaining the same. • We are serving our deli sandwiches and lunch specials as usual. • We have ordered extra product and are working hard to keep our shelves well-stocked so you can find everything you need. • We are maintaining our high standards of cleanliness for our store.
welcome new members Culpeper County Volunteer Fire & Rescue Association Kimberly Toone 14022 Public Safety Court Culpeper, VA 22701 540 229 4463 Ktoone@culpepercounty.gov http://www.ccvfra.org Islamic Center of Culpeper Imam Mohammad Tahiry 14434 Rixeyville Rd Culpeper, VA 22701 703 598 0696 mdraja7@gmail.com Dynamic Heating and Cooling Kimberly Bersee 12153 Trey Compton Ct Brandy Station, VA 22714 540 272 9476 Info@dynamiccooling.com http://www.dynamiccooling.com Wildwood Photography & Design 15308 Alphin Lane Culpeper, VA 22701 540 724 0176 Shannon@wildwoodphotography anddesign.com https://wildwoodphotographyand design.com
We have implemented additional cleaning procedures and are ensuring that our employees are healthy. • If you are elderly or immunocompromised, we sympathize with your added concern right now. Feel free to reach out to us directly so we can serve you individually. Call 540547-4449 and ask to speak to Emily. If she isn't available, one of our managers can assist you. You can also reach us though Facebook messenger. Novant Health UVA Health System will be following expanded recommendations from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, U.S. Surgeon General and American College of Surgeons and prioritizing services at its hospitals and clinic locations. • All non-time sensitive surgeries — In line with other healthcare systems in the region, Novant Health UVA Health System will be adopting the following guidelines for the definition of elective/non-time sensitive surgeries: a scheduled surgery for patients
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where postponement will not have a negative impact on the patient's health. Emergency and essential services will continue uninterrupted. • Elective imaging procedures — An elective procedure is one that is chosen (elected) by the patient or physician that is advantageous to the patient but is not urgent. For example, screening mammograms, bone density and nonurgent magnetic resonance imaging procedures. • Cardiac rehabilitation and fitness centers — All Novant Health UVA Health System fitness centers and cardiac rehabilitation facilities will be closed until further notice. • Outpatient rehabilitation — Outpatient physical/occupational/speech therapy visits will be suspended. No new patient appointments will be scheduled, and existing patients will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. For time-sensitive rehabilitation needs, patients may be transitioned to a virtual therapy or coaching session. • Outpatient services — Sleep center services and some wound care will be rescheduled. Intensive outpatient behavioral health visits will be transitioned to virtual visits. • Outpatient clinics — All ambulatory clinic visits will be rescheduled or converted to a virtual visit (as appropriate), except for urgent care, sick visits and other time-sensitive visits. Rescheduling these appointments will minimize the risk of spreading respiratory illnesses such as COVID-19 among patients, visitors and healthcare providers. It also allows our healthcare system to conserve critical resources and focus care on those who need it most. Affected patients will be contacted directly to reschedule, as needed. The Vintage Nest is starting an online shop for their furniture, jewelry, artwork and store items that can be purchased via credit card. Items can be shipped or picked up curbside. Have a piece of furniture that you would like repurposed or painted? They are taking custom orders so call to find out more information. Check their website or call 540 829 4000. Faye's Office Supplies is still open M-F 8:30 to 5. They are still offering delivery and will drop your order off at the door for less contact unless requested otherwise. The Salvation Army stores and social services are remaining open so that we can serve the less fortunate during the outbreak. We believe there will be special demand for our family stores as vulnerable populations suffer from reduced or suspended work hours. Their social service office is able to provide food and commodities one on one. Both the store and the office clean public areas every hour. Remington Drug Company is open as usual and continuing to offer delivery to Culpeper and/or Warrenton and
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mail services. They have reached out to the VDH offering their services as a mass testing site and are waiting to hear back. The ordered 500 bottles of hand sanitizer that is due the 1st week or so of April and are taking pre-orders. See their FB page with info on that as well as what is needed to place the pre-order. Reigning Cats & Dogs is offering curbside pick up, virtual shopping (let us be your paw-sonal shopper!), online orders, and orders over the phone. To further explain, one way they are promoting virtual shopping is by increasing our online presence: they are posting pictures of products with price points, posting videos, and are planning on posting live videos as well. They are also offering delivery in the town limits, and are happy to arrange for pick up in the safe exchange space in the Town Police parking lot. They have shortened hours to 12-5 seven days a week, and will continue to modify store hours on a day by day basis. Oma’s Creative Corner is offering delivery services to ALL Culpeper residents. They have also extended the invitation to the elderly and disabled, to pick up groceries and medication for delivery. Call for details 540 321 4133 or 540 764 4207. Fit for Life Int'l LLC, has been focused on bringing people better health and greater wellness. They believe this is especially important during times like these. Their partner company, Shaklee Corp. has been a leader in research, development and innovation in the field of natural nutrition for over 60 years. Right now they are focusing on offering patented products that have been proven in clinical studies, as well as our own lives, to strengthen our immune systems and products that are effective in killing viruses living on surfaces in our homes. Willow Circle Art is offering 10% off my online course Soul Scapes beginning March 29th as well as a new downloadable course for mothers trying to stay in the moment. Gift cards for others are available. I also have a free Facebook Live (1pm) & Instagram Live (11am) workshop called Prayer Flags on Saturday to help us move our hands and hearts. The Expressive Arts are made for times like these and I continue to do my best to bring people together. Appleton Campbell provides essential services including plumbing, heating, cooling, air quality and electrical. Their priorities are to: Protect the comfort and sanitation of your home. Protect the health of customers. Protect the wellbeing of their employees. Appleton Campbell’s March special has been extended to the end of April — $29 inspection of any service we offer as well as further discounts on new heating/cooling systems.
Wollam Gardens farm is open to visitors from 9 am to 5 pm every day. You are welcome to drop in, walk around, bring a picnic, and buy some flowers or plants. You'll find small signs wherever there are flowers, to tell you what they are. They are in the process of developing a more comprehensive self-guided tour and a scavenger hunt, so if you’re looking for outdoor/ educational things to do with the kids, please stop by ... just stay six feet away from anybody else you see! Their Farmstand will remain stocked throughout the week. Drop by 5167 Jeffersonton Rd. anytime and take what you want from the farmstand. It’s an honor system; please leave cash or check in the payment box. We trust you! Find a staff person if you want to pay with a credit card, or have a custom bouquet made for you. Master’s Design Holistic Health Services is offering FREE Immune System Assessments for the months of March and April. Boosting everyone’s immunity naturally is our best defense against the CORONAVIRUS. There is no better defense, against any immune attack, than a better functioning, healthy immune system. The Green Roost is offering FREE shipping on all online orders! The Culpeper County Volunteer Fire & Rescue Association would like to express our appreciation to all who
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support the eight Volunteer Fire and Rescue Companies in our community. Our first responders are continuing to provide emergency medical and fire services to Culpeper county. We are proud of both the volunteer fire and volunteer/career EMS personnel who are out there answering your 9-1-1 calls for service. Our volunteers represent this community at its very best. Ever since the Minutemen first picked up their muskets, it's what has made Culpeper County one of the best areas to live in, we are your first line of defense and now your calls for service present an entirely different dimension of possible hazards. We are extremely fortunate to have volunteers out there who, regardless of the exposure, are still giving their time, service and expertise back to our local community.
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It is time to lift up each other during this crisis Today we find ourselves in a moment of profound change. A worrisome moment in time where the world that we knew Marshall Conner just two weeks ago is now in the rearview mirror. Our present is clouded by stress and our future remains uncertain. There is an uneasiness in the air that feels like 9/11 and a realization that this pandemic will change us in some profound way. Our world of bountiful excess, instant gratification and selfishness is gone for now. Simple things like hugs, handshakes and social gathering have been replaced by social distancing and the smells of hand sanitizers and bleach wipes. For many Americans it is the first time that something essential — may not be there for us. The dark aspects of human nature also made an appearance. People hoarded items from grocery stores and fought over handwipes. Others shrank in crisis, some made excuses, some cast blame — but before we only focus on the grim let us take the time to notice the positive things that are happening. When I get down by the bow and need a little hope there’s nothing like playing Bob Marley’s “Three Little Birds,” it always seems to get me through. Its hopeful message always appeals to my better instincts. There is optimism, even when times are dark. Trust me, there’s something good arising from all this uncertainty. We may not realize it yet — but I'm starting to see more people willing to have each other's back. I'm seeing a greater appreciation for all that we take for granted in a bountiful nation. I'm seeing a greater appreciation of the men and women out there trying to keep things safe and as normal as possible. I offer a salute to all in the medical field, grocery stores, truckers, emergency medical personnel, law enforcement, human services, small business owners, restaurant staff, childcare professionals and school system. Those are just the ones I noticed this week. This list is growing and that makes me smile. I'm starting to see the America that always lived in my heart — the one that I was seeing less often weeks ago. I’m seeing an America that is creative, innovative, resilient, brave, and empathetic. In recent days, I have seen restaurants bring
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CRIME SOLVERS Culpeper County Sheriff's Office: March 11-17 Following are the county police reports from March 11-17. Reports are provided by the law enforcement agency listed and do not imply guilt, however are the charge place by the CCSO. Marvin A. Ac Ba Age: 23, White Male Hgt./Wgt.: 5-10/160 Hair/Eye: Brown/Brown Last known: 845 Old Rixeyville Road, Culpeper Wanted for: Two counts of contempt of Court *$100 REWARD for information leading to the Arrest of this Wanted Subject.
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Age: 19, 5-8/120 Hgt./Wgt.: 5-6/140 Hair/Eye: Black/Brown Last known: 845 Old Rixeyville Road, Culpeper Wanted for: Contempt of court *$100 REWARD for information leading to the Arrest of this Wanted Subject.
Angela Lee Butler, 40, 13000 Eggbornsville Road, Culpeper, two counts of possession of controlled substances.
Nathaniel Lee Adam Bridgett, 43, 200 block Duke Street, Culpeper, possession of marijuana.
Danielle Dawn Mudery, 28, 700 block Warren Avenue, Front Royal, two counts of probation violation on felony charge. Tahshawn Rashad Brown, 24, 11000 block Pineland Lane, Rapidan, contempt of court.
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Age: 29, Black Male Hgt./Wgt.: 6-0/168 Hair/Eye: Black/Brown Last known: 121 E. Piedmont St., Culpeper Wanted for: Possession of controlled substances. *$100 REWARD for information leading to the Arrest of this Wanted Subject.
Following are the police reports from March 16-20. Reports are provided by the law enforcement agency listed and do not imply guilt, however are the charges placed by the police department.
Carl James Clatterbuck, 37, 900 block N. Main Street, Culpeper, driving with suspended or revoked license. March 17 Age: 28, White Female Hgt./Wgt.: 5-3/175 Hair/Eye: Brown/Brown Last known: 12058 Scotts Mill Road, Culpeper Wanted for: Probation violations on misdemeanor charge and felony. *$100 REWARD for information leading to the Arrest of this Wanted Subject. Warrants current as of March 18
March 13 Nathaniel Lee Adam Bridgett, 43, 200 block Duke Street, Culpeper, driving under the influence of alcohol. Nicholas Cain Pullen, 5500 block Jeffersonton Road, Jeffersonton, probation violation of felony charge. Amber Rachelle Berry, 30, 5400 block Ellett Lane, Rixeyville, contempt of court.
marijuana. March 15 William Charles Ingram III, 22, 19000 block Williams Drive, Culpeper, driving while intoxicated. George Klepstein, 43, 13000 block Bonnie Court, Culpeper, contempt of court. Cyasia Andrea Butler, 18, 11000 Taney Drive, Fredericksburg, possession of marijuana. March 16 Jessi Lewis, 28, 600 block Blossom Tree Lane, Culpeper, abuse and neglect of children, DWI second offense within five years and BAC greater than .20, refusal to take second test within 10 years and probation violation on felony charge. Briana Nicole Helton, 42, 13000 block Reva Road, Boston, Va., driving after forfeiture of license.
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Victory Arnulfo BrancheMartinez, 19, 60 block N. Franklin Lane, Chambersburg, Pa., possession of
Ashleigh Cooper, 30, 700 block Denton Circle, Fredericksburg, contempt of court.
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Casey Nicole Rutherford
Richard Carpenter, 61, 6200 block Oak Park Road, Locust Dale, driving under the influence of alcohol. Nicholas Andrew Young, 26, 22000 block Pine Valley Lane, Richardsville, sentence to community-based corrections program or facility.
Justin Rory Linker, 35, 700 block Saddlebrook Road, Culpeper, assault and battery on family member.
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Brandon Lamar Simpson, 33, 21000 block of Dove Hill Road, Culpeper, six counts of distribute/sell for profit schedule I/II drug.
Clayton McKinley McGlothlin, 31, 200 block Scrabble Road, Castleton, probation violation on felony charge. Hugo Alberto Ac Ba
block N. Aspen Street, Culpeper, driving after illegally consuming alcohol.
Jantra McMahen, 46, 2100 block Forsythia Drive, Culpeper, driving under the influence of alcohol and refusal to
take breath/blood alcohol test. March 18
Road, Madison, trespass after being forbidden to do so. March 19
Michael S. Myers, 47, 22000 block Burwell Street, Richardsville, strangulation results in wounding/ bodily injury.
Joseph Richard Chicklick, 38, 14000 block Chesterfield Lane, Culpeper, failure to appear.
Octavia Lynn Richards, 42, 8200 block Gibbon Place, Manassas, possession of marijuana.
Barry Stephen Robinson, 48, 900 block Perimmons Place, Culpeper, two counts of assault on a family member.
Shawn Adam Jones, 28, 9300 block General Winder Road, Rapidan, driving with suspended or revoked license. Kenneth Wayne Eaton, 55, Clore
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V I R G I N I A: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF CULPEPER COUNTY STEPHEN W. CORBIN, TRUSTEE, Plaintiff v. CASE No: CL20000339-00 UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVISEES AND SUCCESSORS IN TITLE TO HARRY LEE TUEL, ANNIE M. TUEL, WILLIAM LEE TUEL, JAMES LEE TUEL, ROBERT CLYDE TUEL, PEARL IRENE TUEL, a/k/a Pearl I. BOND, a/k/a PEARL IRENE WORTH, a/k/a PEARL IRENE MILLER, a/k/a PEARL I. HANNAH, EVELYN LOUISE TUEL, a/k/a EVELYN LOUISE TUEL CORBIN, LINDA DIANE LAMAR, ROBERT K. CLORE, CRYSTAL M. PALUMBO,RICHARD BOND, FRANKLIN BOND, EDWIN BOND, JUDY MUMFORD, JACKIE LEONE, JANICE KASAMIS, MARILYN LAMB, JEANNE BOND, PAUL BOND, EDWIN BOND, JR., PAUL BARTON, WILLIAM, WORTH PAULETTE RAZZANO, and any other unknown party that may have an interest in a tract of land containing 13 acres, more or less, on Virginia Route 666, TM 41-67 in Culpeper County, Virginia, if any there be, PARTIES UNKNOWN, Defendants ORDER OF PUBLICATION TO: UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVISEES AND SUCCESSORS IN TITLE TO HARRY LEE TUEL, ANNIE M. TUEL, WILLIAM LEE TUEL, JAMES LEE TUEL, ROBERT CLYDE TUEL, PEARL IRENE TUEL, a/k/a PEARL I. BOND, a/k/a PEARL IRENE WORTH, a/k/a PEARL IRENE MILLER, a/k/a PEARL I. HANNAH, EVELYN LOUISE TUEL, a/k/a EVELYN LOUISE TUEL CORBIN, LINDA DIANE LAMAR, ROBERT K. CLORE, CRYSTAL M. PALUMBO,RICHARD BOND, FRANKLIN BOND, EDWIN BOND, JUDY MUMFORD, JACKIE LEONE, JANICE KASAMIS, MARILYN LAMB, JEANNE BOND, PAUL BOND, EDWIN BOND, JR., PAUL BARTON, WILLIAM WORTH, PAULETTE RAZZANO, and any other unknown party that may have an interest in a tract of land containing 13 acres, more or less, on Virginia Route 666, TM 41-67 in Culpeper County, Virginia, if any there be, PARTIES UNKNOWN and ANY SUCH PARTIES WHO MAY BE NON-RESIDENT, INDIVIDUAL DEFENDANTS The object of this Complaint is to determine the owners and their respective interests in a cerain parcel of land located on Virginia Route 666 in Culpeper County, Virginia containing 13 acres, more or less, TM 41-67, that was conveyed to Harry Lee Tuel, husband of Annie M. Tuel, by deed dated April 17, 1939 and recorded in Deed Book 100, page 466 to ascertain any liens thereon and their priority and to partition such property in one of the modes prescribed by low. An Affidavit having been made that there are non-resident individual defendants and that there are UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVISEES AND SUCCESSORS IN TITLE TO HARRY LEE TUEL, ANNIE M. TUEL, WILLIAM LEE TUEL, JAMES LEE TUEL, ROBERT CLYDE TUEL, PEARL IRENE TUEL, a/k/a PEARL I. BOND, a/k/a PEARL IRENE WORTH, a/k/a PEARL IRENE MILLER, a/k/a PEARL I. HANNAH, EVELYN LOUISE TUEL, a/k/a EVELYN LOUISE TUEL CORBIN, LINDA DIANE LAMAR, ROBERT K. CLORE, CRYSTAL M. PALUMBO,RICHARD BOND, FRANKLIN BOND, EDWIN BOND, JUDY MUMFORD, JACKIE LEONE, JANICE KASAMIS, MARILYN LAMB, JEANNE BOND, PAUL BOND, EDWIN BOND, JR., PAUL BARTON, WILLIAM WORTH, PAULETTE RAZZANO, and any other unknown party that may have an interest in a tract of land containing 13 acres, more or less, TM 41-67, in Culpeper County, Virginia, if any there be, PARTIES UNKNOWN, whose names, and last known whereabouts, location and addresses are unknown, it is hereby ORDERED that the above named defendants and/or UNKNOWN PARTIES or any parties claiming through them and all non-resident, individual defendants or any parties in any way having any interest whatsover in the property of any protion thereof, do appear before the Clerk’s Office of the Circuit Court of Culpeper County, Virginia, 135 West Cameron Street, Culpeper, VIrginia 22701 on or before May 1, 2020, and protect their interests. It is futher ORDERED that this Order of Publication be published once a week for four consecutive weeks in the Culpeper Times, a newspaper of general circulation within this County, shall be posted on the front door of the Courthouse for the Circuit Court of Culpeper County and mailed to each of the defendants at the post office addresses given in the affidavit required by Section 8.01-316 filed among the papers of this cause. I ASK FOR THIS: John C. Bennett Counsel For Complainant Attorney at Law 306 N. West Street Culpeper, VA 22701 540-825-3838 VSB #14786
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JANE RICE LANGAN, TRUSTEE [AND/ OR ANY SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE(S)] OF THE BLANCE C. RICE LIVING TRUST DATED APRIL 16, 1998, et al Plaintiffs vs. ARLEY ESTES, et als, Defendants
CASE No: CL20000265-00
ORDER OF PUBLICATION The object of this suit is to effect a partition of certain parcels of real property described collectively as Tax Map No. 17-26; which consists of one parcel containing 9.84 acres, more or less, and one parcel containing one acre, more or less which adjoining parcels are lying and beingin the Salem Magisterial District, in the County of Culpeper, Commonwealth of Virginia. These lots or parcels or real property are more particularly descrived in deeds of conveyance recorded in Deed Book 87 at Page 366 and Deed Book 103 at Page 247 among the land records of Culpeper County, Virginia, wherein the said properties were conveyed to Hattie Coughlin (Coffman.) Based on the Affidavit filed in this action, there may be unknown Defendants who are indentifed as the unknown heirs-at-law, devisees and successors in title of Arizona C. Keenum, Doris Coughlin, Lyle Coughlin, Clyde Coughlin, Browing Coughlin, Mable c. McDaniel, Blanch C. Rice, Raymond Coughlin, Marvin Coughlin, Raches Estes, Susie Snyder, Altha Benjamin Hawkins, Bessie Ellen Norman, Hazel Lee Veltoven, Katheryn “Kitty” Bayne, Mary Lucille Burke, Richard L. Bayne, Sr., and Charles H. Bayne, Sr. Additionally after exercising due diligence, there are persons who are or may be Defendants whose location or whereabouts are unknown; namely, Phillip Brumbles, Russell Burke, Kim Williams, Cahrles H. Bayne, Jr., Benjamin Hawkins, Julie Mara and steven Norman, if not living, then their heirs and/or devisees and successors and assigns whose names and locations are or may be unknown. Finally, there may be Defendants who are otherwise unknown parties and are identified by the general description of “Parties Unknown” , who may have some interestin the real property or a protion thereof, that is subject to this partition suit. WHEREFORE, it is hereby ORDERED that the unknown Defendants and the Defendants whereabouts are unknown as described hereinabove or any party claiming through them or any parties in any way having or claiming an interest whatsover in the property subject to this suit or any portion thereof, appear in the Clerk’s Office of the Circuit Court of Culpeper County on or before May 1, 2020 to do what is necessary to protect their interest as they may have in the property subject hereto. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that this Order be published once a week for four consecutive weeks in the Culpeper Times and posted at the front door of the Courthouse wherein the Culpeper County Circuit Court is held I ASK FOR THIS: M. Andrew Gayheart Counsel for Plaintiffs Gayheart & Willis, P.C. 142 E. Davis Street PO Box 1583 Culpeper, Virginia 22701 Telephone (540) 825-3200 Facsimile (540)825-3277 agayheart@gayheartandwillis.com VSB No. 26385
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Culpeper Times • March 26-April 1, 2020
Weekly Tarotscope for March 25: 8 of Swords, 2 of Cups This week I see two clear messages. At Cara Cutro first glance there’s obviously some stress and anxiety that’s creating a feeling of confinement (8 of Swords). This feeling is blocking or inhibiting partnership and connection (2 of Cups). On deeper investigation, we could also see that this confinement, or chrysalis, is leading to a better level of connection with the people important to us. We can see true intimacy in the 2 of Cups. This is the second time we’ve had this card in the month of March, so there’s been a real need for true partnership, trust, and equal give and take required to get by. The 8 of Swords isn’t always about being trapped by our thinking and needing to change it or remedy it with some quick fix. Following the analogy of the chrysalis, we know that it’s a necessary period of blind discomfort and faith. Most
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of us have heard that a caterpillar liquifies in the chrysalis before emerging a butterfly. I can’t imagine liquifying to undergo a complete transformation being the slightest bit comfortable. It would be scary and require an immense surrendering and vulnerability. That’s where we are. This transformation is leading to a more balanced opportunity in the way we relate with ourselves and the world around us. Cara Cutro is a spirit-centered teacher and life coach residing in Sperryville, VA. She is an herbalist, massage therapist, reiki master, intuitive counselor, tarot reader, and the owner of Abracadabra Massage & Wellness and the Wisdomkeepers School. For a full list of services or to setup an appointment with her or one of her team members, book online www.caracadabra.com or call 540878-7085.
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➤ Wild Ideas, from Page 11 sunlight, on plants all over the yard. By noon, every strand of the messy webs, made by tiny cobweb spiders, had disappeared, leaving me with more questions than answers. On moonless nights in late spring, I often see a fairyland celebration of flickering lights from the ground to the forest crown — fireflies trying to attract mates. Gardening is also a great way to enjoy nature. Putting in a mix of native plants of various types and heights, and letting some native “weeds” grow, will attract and support more wildlife better than a mowed lawn. And plants themselves offer an opportunity to enter another large, complex, fascinating world. Some also provide good food for us. Trying to get fresh greens right now can be difficult, but dandelions, which taste better before the flower forms, are a good, free option. Books are available to find other common plants that are edible, but take care with plants you don’t know are safe. The same goes for mushrooms, which can appear in yards in varying colors, shapes, smells and taste. Species of clouds fly high above our yards, and cloudspotting is educational and great fun, especially when done with kids.
Each species has its own shape and behavior that can fire up our imaginations, calm or scare us, and portend changes in weather. If you have kids stuck at home because schools are closed, turn them loose in the yard and encourage them to discover nature on their own, or go out with them. Kids generally come to nature with their minds more open than we adults do, so while it’s good to share what we know with them, it’s also good to give them space to learn and imagine on their own and for them to share their own take on nature with us. Journaling what we find in nature can help us focus on details we might otherwise miss and track changes in nature over the seasons and years. Nature journals can also remind us of our favorite experiences outdoors when we most need it. Many printed guides, apps and websites are available to help with identification and to learn more about species (see sidebar online for a few of my favorite resources). The more we learn more about the natural world, the more clearly we can see our role in it, and the more likely we are to appreciate and protect our environment and our fellow travelers on this spinning blue marble.
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