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H E A LT H What you should know about prostate cancer The words “prostate cancer” strike fear into the hearts of men all over the world. According to the American Cancer Society approximately 175,000 cases are diagnosed in the U.S. each year with an estimated 5,440 in Virginia. Prostate cancer is the third most commonly diagnosed form of cancer, but there is some good news: the five-year survival rate is nearly 100% when caught

early, when the cancer is still local to the prostate. Ali Mahjoub, MD, is a medical oncologist with the UVA Cancer Care at Culpeper Medical Center, a Novant Health UVA Health System facility. He explains what men should know about prostate cancer. Symptoms and Diagnosis The prostate is a small, walnutshaped gland found only in men.

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Its job is to produce seminal fluid that nourishes and transports sperm throughout a man’s life. Symptoms of prostate cancer can include trouble urinating, a weakened urine stream, blood in semen or urine, pain and affected sexual function. Once a man starts experiencing symptoms, his doctor performs a prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood test, which can be followed by a digital rectal exam where the doctor feels for prostate enlargement or hardness. If cancer is suspected, the doctor will then perform a transrectal ultrasound that reads the prostate’s size and shape. The doctor will conduct a biopsy if the ultrasound reveals anything abnormal. Treatment “Approximately 90% of prostate cancers are diagnosed while they are still in the local stage and

are very treatable at that stage,” said Dr. Mahjoub. “We typically treat with surgery to remove the gland and possibly some nearby lymph nodes, or with radiation where we can target the gland and surrounding tissue with either external beam radiation or brachytherapy. Another option is hormone therapy, which cuts off the production of testosterone.” Cases of advanced-stage cancers, where it has spread — usually to the bone — require more aggressive treatments, such as chemotherapy or immunotherapy, in addition to hormonal therapy. “Sadly, the five-year survival rate for advanced-stage prostate cancer is about 30%,” said Dr. Mahjoub. “That’s why we recommend men understand their risk factors and see a doctor at the onset of any symptoms.” ➤ See Health, Page 9

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Linn to serve as keynote speaker at annual Culpeper Chamber of Commerce banquet This years keynote speak for the 105th Culpeper Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting & Awards Banquet is two time Olympic Medalist Jeremy Linn. At the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta, Jeremy won the silver medal in the 100-meter breaststroke, establishing an American record in 1:00.77. Linn also played a vital role on America’s gold medal-winning 400-meter medley relay that shaved two seconds off the USA’s 8-year-old world record. Jeremy is currently the head Senior Age Group coach for Nation’s Capital Swim Club - a Gold Medal USA Swimming Club - at their Vint Hill location located in Fauquier county where Jeremy resides with his wife Nicole and baby daughter, Goldie. The Chamber Board, staff and event committee are honored to have Jeremy address this years membership and guests. Purchase your tickets today, online or at the chamber office so you don’t miss out on one the best networking events of the year! Read more on Jeremy: https:// proswimworkouts.com/coaches/ jeremy-linn , https://www. swimmingworldmagazine.com/news/ olympians-giving-back-jeremy-linn/ , https://nationscapitalswimming.com.

Bodies in Motion race rescheduled for Nov. 10 The Bodies in Motion race is rescheduled for: Sunday, Nov. 10, due to a strong forecast of heavy rain on the original date. Blue Ridge Orthopaedic & Spine Center and The Foundation of Blue Ridge Orthopaedics urges every registered or interested party to make sure they’ve noted the date change.

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The 8th annual Bodies in Motion Race – 5K, 10k & Fun Run – a race to give back to the communities of Fauquier, Culpeper, Prince William, Rappahannock, Madison, Luray, Orange, Loudoun – will now take place on Nov. 10. It will remain at the original location (Warrenton Aquatics and Recreation Facility) and at the original time (8am-11am). Registration, packet pick up and warm up take place between 7:30am-8am. There is no need to re-register. All registrations for runners, walkers and exhibitors will carry over to the new date. Registrations for new participants remains open. Questions should be directed to race co-director Leslie Ferstl at lferstl@ broava.com. Information about the event may be found at www. bodiesinmotionrace.com.

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(Editor's note: This is weekly series highlighting members of Culpeper's Youth Council. To join Culpeper Youth, go to www.culpeperyouth.org to apply.) The day before writing this I finished reading The Good Neighbor: The Life and Work of Fred Rogers by Maxwell King. I enjoy reading biographies on my role models so that I can learn how they became who they were and what steps I can take to emulate them. Fred Rogers was born in Latrobe, Pennsylvania to a family of wealthy presbyterianism philanthropists. He was shy and pudgy as a kid, and despite all his family had given to their community Fred was often bullied for his appearance and his mannerisms. For these reasons he liked to keep to himself as a child: often playing with puppets or his concert grand piano alone in his room. It was in this time he had by himself that he was able to hone his abilities as a musician as well as a puppeteer. Both of these things would become prominent later in his career in his production of The Children’s Corner, Misterogers, and ultimately Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood. It wasn’t a put-on when Fred played: he genuinely enjoyed it. Finding what you love, sharing it with others, and helping them grow through your passion was what I learned as I read. I hoped to share that message with you today, but in order to truly receive it, I recommend reading the book yourself or watching the documentary Won’t You Be My Neighbor?. It’s been just over 16 years since Fred’s death in 2003, but through movies and books such as these, as well as recordings of his show, his message will be able to foster a new generation of good neighbors.

The Working in Support of Education (WISE) program has recognized Culpeper County High School and Eastern View High School as 2018-2019 Blue Star Schools for their financial literacy education. In order to become a Blue Star School, a school must achieve a 80-percent pass rate on the financial literacy test and have either a majority of students in a particular grade level take the test or have the students who took the test achieve an average score of 85 percent or higher. The W!SE Financial Literacy certification, a national standardized test is administered to students at the end of a course on personal finance. Students passing the test earn the W!SE Certified Financially Literate designation, which demonstrates that they are financially capable when they graduate. W!SE also recognizes teachers who have a 93% pass rate in one of their classes during the year. The following teachers were recognized as Gold Star Teachers for 2018/2019: Amy McCabe – CCHS, Greg Hatfield – EVHS, Larry Helmick – EVHS, and Andrew Kay – EVHS.

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BIZ BIO Warrenton Dermatology hosts Wild West Fest By Jeff Say Culpeper Times Staff Writer Warrenton Dermatology is asking the community to “mosey on down” to their Wild West Fest Nov. 4-8. Warrenton Dermatology & Skin Therapy Center hosts a semi-annual open house - and this fall it will be for a whole week instead of just one evening. The week-long “Wild West Fest” will run fromNov. 4-8 from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. daily at 28 Blackwell Park Lane, Suite 302 in Warrenton. Drop by any time during their week-long “Wild West Fest” event to learn about the products and services they offer, and to take advantage of the best pricing of the year. Dr. J.C. Caballero heads this thriving dermatology practice. “Advances in technology and

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with many European and Asian countries adding courts. But why is it called pickleball? There are several theories but the most prevalent is that according to McCallum, the game was officially named after the Pritchards’ dog Pickles, who would chase the ball and run off with it. It’s that style of charm that has led the sport to be embraced in Culpeper - especially by seniors. Frias is hoping to continue to attract seniors, but she wants families to see what the benefits are too. “When I initially started, it was exclusive to seniors and I realized it should all inclusive,” Frias said. “After running the basketball clinic for kids, ages 6-15, I realized hand/eye coordination goes hand-inhand in any sport.” Adam Jones, 13, and his mother saw an ad in the Fauquier Discover magazine and decided to give the sport a try. “We tried it and just really liked it,” Jones said. “I just knew it was a mix of tennis and ping pong. I enjoy the people, the sport in general.” Frias takes the court along with the other players every Saturday, she’s fallen in love with it as well. “I’m noticing a difference with my rapid eye movement, the way I’m thinking and my overall wellness has improved,” Frias said. A cross between tennis and ping pong, pickleball is played on a 20-foot long by 44-foot wide court. It has quickly become popular in Culpeper, being played at the Culpeper Baptist Church on Tuesday and ➤ See Pickleball, Page 9

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➤ Reigning, from Page 4 ago when she hired Nicholson to be the new store manager at Reigning Cats and Dogs, and a week later found out she was pregnant with her daughter AvaLee. Chernin said Nicholson was concerned it would affect her position, but the Reigning Cats and Dogs owner had a simple answer. “It became, ‘just bring the baby,’” Chernin said. “I have a law practice in town, actually 20-plus years ago my assistant became pregnant and we just set up a nursery at the office. It’s always just been something that to me that’s the natural flow of things.” So when Reigning Cats and Dogs received the Virginia Breastfeeding Friendly Workplace Settings Award, Chernin was surprised. “It was shocking to me when Lindsey brought that in,” Chernin said. “What also was shocking to me, when I went to the list of the people who got it, and it was big corporations. We just had a mini closet that became the nursing area.” AvaLee became a fixture in the store and customers loved her, Chernin said. She now goes to her aunt’s house for daycare, but in the 10 months that she called Reigning Cats and Dogs her second home - she made many friends, both human and furry. Nicholson said her daughter loves animals and she got opportunities to pet many cats and dogs as they stopped in for toys and treats. Nicholson said it was the family atmosphere that made her nursing period so easy and enjoyable. “It was a team effort, for sure,” Nicholson said. “Just being given permission to do what was natural - I don’t have words for it. There’s not many businesses that have this open-arm policy. Our staff members were a huge influence on my success. We’re a family.” Nicholson said the call of nature with AvaLee never caused customers any inconvenience, and they always asked to see the baby. “Customers were never short or rude, they would just say ‘go take care of the baby,’” Nicholson said. “It was never a trial to have her here. There are many things that divide us, and this has just gone to show that the community is just the opposite when it comes down to it.”

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For Chernin, who also owns her own law practice in Culpeper, coming to Reigning Cats and Dogs became extra fun with AvaLee around. “I’m in the courthouse, which can be a very stressful place - with all the emotion and I can just come play with AvaLee,” she said with a laugh. Chernin said she recognizes the need to lift up women in her role as a female business owner. “It is important,” Chernin said. “In the store we do a lot with fair trade products like Thistle Farms, which is a nonprofit that supports women who were prostitutes or victims of trafficking. Their product is called Love Heals. A portion of our proceeds will go to some group that is also supporting. We’ve tried here to not just be here as a business to make a profit, but to help others be empowered.” Nicholson said that Chernin cleaned out a closet in the store and created a “great little office” for Nicholson to nurse, chance and work with the baby. “(She) literally hauled cabinets and all sorts of things out of this room to create a safe space for me,” Nicholson said. In nominating Chernin, Nicholson wrote, “I’m not exaggerating- if you guys had a titanium diamond level award, she deserves it!” Some of the questions asked by the program include: Does this workplace provide written breastfeeding support policy or guidelines? Does this workplace offer flextime? Does this workplace offer breastfeeding resources? Does this workplace offer a comfortable chair in the room? Does this workplace offer a refrigerator for breastmilk storage? In addition to a dedication lactation space, does this workplace offer overflow room(s) as needed? Virginia’s Workplace Breastfeeding-Friendly Award program was made possible by a grant from the Virginia Department of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The experience is one Nicholson said she’ll cherish for the rest of her life - and one she’ll be telling AvaLee about often. “In many ways this is a gift that’s priceless,” Nicholson said. “These are memories that will go with me much longer than anything else. It’s about finding recognition for something that we find so natural and it’s something we need to hear in this community - something that’s so positive.”

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T R AV E L Taking on the final stretch of the pilgrimage In my last article about the Camino de Santiago, I wrote about stopping in Leon where I rested for a day before taking on the final stretch of the pilgrimage. I’ve been walking for over a month and am now in my fifth and final week of the pilgrimage. About a week ago, I climbed one of the mountains in the O Courel mountain range on my way to the mountain town of O’Cabreiro. About halfway up the mountain, I entered Galicia, the final province on the pilgrimage. A Spanish couple took a photo for me at the border marker. The views of the valleys below were incredible as I made the difficult climb. I stopped often to catch my breath which gave me time to chat with other pilgrims and take some photos.

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O’’Cabreiro is a beautiful town of Celtic heritage which also has one of the oldest churches on the Camino. The church was rumored to have housed the Holy Grail at one time. Not much remains of the original church, though, and much has been updated in the church even since my last visit here in 2017. Though O’Cabreiro is a beautiful little town, the tour buses have found it and the town was crowded with German tourists when I arrived. Over the following two days I descended the mountain I had just climbed and arrived at the town of Sarria. Sarria is a very popular starting point for Camino pilgrims because of its distance from Santiago. In order to receive the Compostela (the document the Church provides to those who have walked the pilgrimage) one must walk at least 100 kilometers. As it turns out, Sarria is a little over 100 kilometers from Santiago, so many people start their walk here and many tour companies organize walks that begin

here. As a consequence, the number of people on the pilgrimage greatly increases after Sarria. Because it is my final week, I’ve begun to think about my arrival in Santiago. Unfortunately I will not be able to see the cathedral—at least, not in its original form. I’ve been told that the interior of the cathedral in Santiago is being renovated to prepare for the Holy Year in 2021 and the expected large crowds of Catholic pilgrims who are expected to come then. Not good news for those of us who are currently on pilgrimage. I’m fortunate in that I’ve had a chance to see the cathedral before, but I’m afraid those who have not seen it before and who were hoping to see it this year will be disappointed. One thing I haven’t mentioned yet is the scallop shell. The scallop shell is the official symbol of the Camino and most pilgrims carry one on their backpacks. At one time, the scallop shell (which is more common in Spain than elsewhere in Europe) was a way of

proving that you had done the Camino. In medieval times, pilgrimages were not just religious ventures, but sometimes legal ones. Courts occasionally sentenced convicted criminals to walk the Camino. The shell which one could find on the shores of Galicia was proof that one had completed the journey. I’ve also begun to think about the end of my journey and my return home. Many pilgrims are sad when they realize the pilgrimage is about to end, but not me. I’ve loved the journey, but I’m ready to head back to Culpeper. Miss my wife and home. Looking forward to dinner at Piedmont or Foti’s and ice cream at Scoop’s! . Scott Richardson is a freelance writer living in Culpeper. He retired from federal civil service in 2017. His wife Leigh Ann works as an occupational therapist in Culpeper, and their son Evan graduated in 2019 from Virginia Tech University. He can be reached at srichardson333@gmail. com.

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➤ Pickleball, from Page 6 Thursdays and new courts are being put in at Sycamore Park Elementary School. Doug Robson, Director of Facilities Services for CCPS, said the courts were ready on Friday and the schools covered the cost of the courts in support of community partnership. “The Baptist Church, Pastor Dan was kind enough to entertain the idea of a court inside and then they have three courts outside,” Frias said. “A lot of my players are coming from the Culpeper Baptist Church, especially the ones that want less impact on their knees.” Frias said she’s appreciative of the MOU the parks and rec department and Culpeper County Public Schools are working on - to allow pickleball to be played at EHE. “We’ve gone and set a whole schedule for the school year, our

hope is that this is going to be pickleball home,” Frias said. “My intention is to spread more awareness, to create a family-fun atmosphere while continuing to cater to seniors or anyone who is curious.” The session costs $40, though Frias said she is working on adjusting that cost for future programs. The seven session course ends at the end of October, but she plans to start up again in the winter. The next session will incorporate a drop-in rate as well. To sign up for the league, visit www.culpeperrecreation.com. Meister said he hopes more people in the community come out to join the pickleball craze. “It’s a perfect sport for anyone who wants to get good exercise without having to cause a lot of harm to their body,” Meister said. “It’s fun, it’s a great way to meet new people and make new friends.”

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‘Everybody’ finds company in loneliness CURTAIN CALLS

Don’t let anyone tell you that death rates have gone up or down. The rates are still what they’ve always been – one per person. But if Medieval chroniclers, whether through art or literature, seemed a little obsessed with death, it’s because they saw so much of it - early, ugly, and often violent. Portrayals of black robed skeletons accosting travelers along the road were widely understood. Death is near and waiting. “Everyman”, the 15th century morality play that could easily travel from village to village, needed no explanation. Death accosts the traveler called “Everyman” and tells him he must come to a reckoning with God. Today. Now. Everyman is frightened, tries to bargain, then pleads, then asks what in today’s parlance would be, “Can I bring a date?” “Sure”, Death replies, with a knowing smile. “If you can find

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'Everybody' plays at the Shakespeare Theatre Co. through Nov. 17. the ball is the one they will play that night. “Somebody” will become “Everybody.” Director Will Davis has a light, firm grip on the humor, the energy, and the timing. We enter a surrealistic world, a white on white shallow stage-length box (set designer Arnulfo Maldonado)

interrupted by Barbara Samuels’ gentle lighting. This box is the world, and in this world Everybody (played on my night by Avi Roque) searches for someone to go with him to Death. Death, played by Nancy Robinette with her signature ➤ See Curtain Calls, Page 10

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Why does having a Republican treasurer matter? Being a newcomer to local politics, I asked myself why some seemingly neutral elected positions were open to partisan endorsement. Take the Treasurer, which is basically a glorified accountant, admin position. No real policysetting involved. Why would a Party

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Pat Baker for Culpeper County School Board I am writing a letter in full support of re-electing Patricia Baker as the chairwoman and member of the Culpeper County School Board. I am an 18-year resident of Culpeper County and a 26-year veteran teacher in Fauquier County Public Schools. Mrs. Baker is an

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Laura Galante for Delegate in 18th District Laura Galante is running to be the next Delegate for the 18th District, which includes the Culpeper areas of Jeffersonton, Rixeyville, Brandy Station, Eggbornsville, and a small portion of East Fairfax in town. Dynamic, highly intelligent, and hardworking, she deserves our vote on Nov. 5th. Laura lives on a farm in

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Jenkins has the proper qualifications Today most jobs require qualifications for a position being advertised, with the exception of congressmen and senators. Usually an average worker doesn’t move up to be president of a company without becoming a manager and spending time in grade, working through the ranks. Well in the sheriff race we have two candidates one who has a great deal of experience in the top job and an average deputy who has not gone

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Vote for Scott Jenkins As voting day, November 5, 2019, approaches; I am asking you to take the time, research the facts and talk with those who work for the Culpeper County Sheriff’s office before you place your vote. In a world filled with turmoil,

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affiliation matter? There are four candidates for Treasurer, and Missy White is the only one with an accounting education as well as extensive experience. This alone puts her ahead of the field. So why would it matter that she label herself a Republican? Especially when she doesn’t have to by Virginia law. And especially when hardly anyone wants to take a stand on anything

these days. It takes courage to label yourself. What I know about the Republican Party is that they stand for fiscal conservatism – letting taxpayers keep as much of their money as possible. They also are for limited government and total accountability. Missy is willing to say, “I stand for that too. Put the R by my name.” I believe how you think affects all

you do. It’s part of who you are. So if I add fiscal conservatism, limited government, and total accountability to Missy’s accounting education and experience, she’s a slam dunk for Treasurer. In my book, she’s the real deal. She has my vote and I hope yours, too.

educational and professional mentor for me and others. Her wise and thoughtful advice has influenced my classroom and the students I have taught. Her vast experience and indepth knowledge of education and educational issues gives her insight surpassed by few. I consider myself fortunate to call her a mentor and friend. Kids come first for Mrs. Baker. She understands the development

of children and their social and educational needs. I am positive she will continue to fight to keep the needs of all Culpeper County students in the forefront of her decisions. Mrs. Baker’s experience as a teacher allows her to know the daily struggles teachers have in the classroom. As the President of the Fauquier Education Association, she worked toward protecting the rights of teachers and support personnel.

She will support good teachers and will work to give them a safe workplace as well as compensation for their tireless dedication to the students of Culpeper County. The smart choice for Culpeper County is to support Mrs. Baker in her continuing efforts to give our students the best and safest educational environment.

Marshall with her husband and son and raises sheep. She believes in giving back to the community. She volunteers as a local 4-H leader and serves on the Board of the Northern Virginia 4-H Center. Laura is also a cybersecurity expert as well as a small business owner and understands how important rural broadband is to citizens and students. Laura has deep Virginia roots, went to Virginia public schools, and graduated from UVA. She has specific ideas on how to help the

rural economy and boost small farms and businesses in our area. Laura says good ideas don’t have a “R” or “D” label and is committed to working with others in Richmond to benefit the citizens of the 18th District. Laura believes much more can be done to help the people in the 18th District. She supports increased funding for education to attract and keep good teachers and provide more opportunities for students. Laura says that access to affordable health care and transparency of the cost of health care and prescription

drugs should be priorities for legislative action. Laura is exactly the type of person we need in our legislature – someone who has experience working on a farm, is a small business owner, and has the knowledge and skills to improve our access to technology. Check out her website at galantefordelegate.com and vote for Laura Galante for Delegate on November 5th.

through the ranks. C.J. Johnson is running for sheriff, but has only ever had the highest rank of sergeant in civil process (delivering paper) and only for a short time. C J has been a deputy in a few counties and towns but has never been promoted ever since. The sheriff job in the old days may not have required great knowledge and experience as most counties and towns were small, and everyone knew each other or the family, but today that is true no longer. Law enforcement has become very sophisticated, demands by the state

and federal government and everyone knows of the population explosion in our area. The sheriff office today is like an eleven million dollar company, with 130 plus employees (many who work at night in the jail and on the road) and a great deal of equipment. Scott Jenkins came up through the ranks, sergeant, lieutenant, captain, major, and finally sheriff. Scott has been in charge at one time or another of the jail, court, road patrol, civil process, and the detective division and has been the sheriff of Culpeper County for the last eight years. This shows he has a

great deal of executive experience. One can also say well I may not have a great deal of executive experience but I can always hire good people. That can be a two edged sword, if you don’t have the experience how do you know if you have hired the best people? There are lots of people who have good credentials but who may not be good managers and may not have the knowledge needed to run the business. Would you really hire a very average deputy to run a $11 million department?

disappointment and strife, it is a true gift to have Scott Jenkins serving as the Sheriff of Culpeper County. Scott Jenkins is a man who upholds and enforces the law based on true conservative values. He is a man who believes and supports not only his administration, his deputies and employees but their families as well. Scott Jenkins is a man of honor,

integrity and strength! This was all quite evident during the candidate debate held on Wednesday, Oct. 23 at Germanna Community College; Scott Jenkins spoke from his heart providing strong positive facts about the accomplishments of the Sheriff’s office for the past eight years. All Mr. Johnson did was try to slander and point fingers without even

having his facts straight. Is this the kind of person you want serving our community? Vote for truth. Vote for character. Vote for Faith. VOTE – Scott Jenkins!!

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➤ Curtain Calls, from Page 10 pragmatism and dry humor, is in no great hurry, and gives Everybody some time to find out the truth: In spite of all the promises of Friendship, Kinship, and Riches (known here as your “Stuff ”) the way is very lonely. Elan Zafir is the back-slapping Friendship who will buy you a beer and swears he has your back and is always good to have around – when things are good. But go to Death? He’s history. Alina Maldonado and Ayana Workman are Kinship. You don’t deny your blood – right? Us against them, together forever – until it really gets real – and they, too, are smoke. Booming acoustics of ‘thinking out loud’, in which Everybody reasons with himself over who would be faithful, drive the story forward and, after the first two denials, he remembers his Stuff. We love our Stuff! We collect it and spend way too much money on it – surely it will go with us when we die! Well, no. Kelli Simpkins is a marvelous Stuff. She makes it clear that not only will she not go with him, she has never promised loyalty as the others have and when he is dead, she’ll just move on to someone else. One of the lovely visuals in this

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strange, stopped landscape is the five plump white balloons, which, containing breath, are like transient souls that pass through time. Friendship even gives Everybody a large, fat gold balloon as a reward for – something – before skittering off to parts unknown. An imposing looking audience member gets up and puts on his jacket to leave. Is it real? But Everybody calls out to him only to learn that this being (Ahmad Kamal) is Love, and he’s tired of watching something that has nothing to do with him. A romp through the audience ensues but ends when Everybody swears he’ll do anything if Love will go with him. Anything? The sequence that follows is strange, riveting and softly tragic. Nevertheless, Love keeps his word. In a nod to the sad inevitability of aging, four strikingly costumed beings march onto the stage, only to peel off one by one with little fanfare and no apology. They are Beauty, Strength, Mind, and Senses. But Love remains faithfully nearby. The bower of white balloons that smother the stage is strangely moving, as Everybody and Love go to the inevitable rendezvous – and one white balloon drifts upward. A small girl (Clare O’Connell) is plucked from the audience and reveals herself as Time. She and

Death are quite chummy together, and a character introducing himself as Understanding (Yonatan Geveyehu) is pleased to make her acquaintance. This is allegory in its purest and most effective sense. What the unwashed and unlettered peasants of medieval Europe understood has been polished, given an upgrade of depth, humor, and dimension and passed down to us. There are

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CULPEPER COUNTY TREASURER Alexa Fritz

Age: 51 Experience: My family and I have lived in Culpeper since 2003. I have been honored to serve on the Board of Supervisors since 2012. In 2005 I opened Fritz Realty LLC thanks to the business friendly atmosphere that Culpeper fosters. I have acquired accounting and business knowledge in both the private and government environments and will have a Business degree from Liberty University. As a Supervisor for the Culpeper Board of Supervisors I have worked on and understand all aspects of Culpeper’s budget, including all county offices and Constitutional offices. I am familiar with the processes we use to levy the taxes, set the tax rates and the systems in place to process the annual taxes. The online payment system has been a great improvement to the collection of county taxes and the updates to the Bright accounting system allows for greater efficiency and transparency of our county budgets and payments. I have worked with our Delegates and Senators and am familiar with all of our state representatives that influence the county taxing authority. In the private industry I have managed the brokerage finances and tax reporting and have been involved in the payment of real and personal property taxes. I have managed employees on many different levels and in different industries. In your opinion, what is the principal role of the treasurer? The principal roles of the treasurer as established by the code of Virginia are to be the custodian and collector of county and state taxes and fees and make payments on behalf of the county. The treasurer must wisely invest county funds and maintain detailed government records with a high degree of proficiency and provide reporting to the state and local governments. What efficiencies can you bring to the office? My goal is to provide a conservative

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management style following generally accepted accounting principles, state laws and guidelines, while concurrently being a constructive manager of the office and its employees. I will work with the board of supervisors and our state representatives to consistently seek ways to improve the system and encourage transparency. I will be open and available for suggestions and questions from the staff and constituents. What leadership capabilities do you possess that will help you in this position? I have good communication and interpersonal skills along with decision making capabilities. I am honest and trustworthy and willing to work collectively with staff toward office goals. The treasurer’s office currently has a great staff that performs exceptionally well. I will continue to encourage teamwork and positive performance. Platform: The office of the treasurer is a non-partisan office and must serve all constituents without bias. For this reason I did not seek any party nominations nor did I accept any campaign donations. I love working for the citizens of Culpeper County and am running on the culmination of experience and education I have gained throughout the years. I am committed to working to maintain exceptional standards of service for our citizens. I appreciate your support November 5.

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Experience: I was born and raised in Culpeper, and after graduating from Culpeper County High School, I attended Radford University. I graduated with two bachelor degrees, one in Criminal Justice and the other in Business Finance. I also have an extensive background in the rental property business. I have worked with my father in the rental business by overseeing projects, making business decisions, and supervising employees on projects. This experience has allowed me to successfully own and manage my own rental properties. I have learned about collections and how to work with individuals when real life situations hinder payments for rent and other fees. All of these experiences and my education led to my internship at Culpeper County Human Services Head Start: I was hired for budgeting, cost allocation and procurement. Among many responsibilities, I created a new and improved budget spreadsheet to make the process data entry process more efficient and organized. I now work at Head Start full time in the health and safety department and help out within the program in many capacities. In your opinion, what is the principal role of the treasurer? The principal roles of the treasurer’s office are collections and oversight of all county monies such as personal property taxes or dog tags, among other fees paid to the county. What efficiencies can you bring to the office? I always look for ways to make aspects of a work environment more efficient by saving time and energy on everyday tasks. Small adjustments like this will go a long way when it comes to workplace moral. I am very adamant about saving taxpayer dollars no matter the capacity: whether it is large purchases, or something as small as office supplies every taxpayer dollar is important. I also hope to maximize taxpayer dollars by doing what is in the best interest for the community financially. What leadership capabilities do you possess that will help you

in this position? I have supervised employees on various projects and in different work environments and one thing remains the same; it is extremely important to me to lead by example. I also treat colleagues and individuals with kindness and understanding; which makes for better working relationships. I am willing to collaborate with and learn from others which, I believe, is another quality that a good leader should possess. Platform: I would like to stress the following points: -The ultimate duty of the treasurer’s office is collections; and collections is something that I am very familiar with. I have learned about collections and how to work with individuals when real life situations hinder payments for rent and other fees. -I have an absolute separation from local government, and have run a self funded campaign as an Independent candidate. -This job will require making very difficult decisions; decisions that I am willing and capable of making with an open mind and empathy. If elected, I’m in it for the long haul and I would like to serve the people of Culpeper to the best of my ability for as long as I can. I will not be afraid of hard work or long hours when work needs to be done and I plan to take on the position of Culpeper County Treasurer with a new and energetic mindset. If you want a Treasurer that is open minded, hard working, empathetic, and that is willing to serve the community to the best of their ability for as long as possible; then, I ask that you vote for me, Aaron Mitchell for Culpeper County Treasurer.

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A Message from CJ Johnson Thank you to all of the citizens for your support during this election season. The time is finally here where we will all get to make a difference. We have the opportunity to make a change for the County of Culpeper, a change that will bring integrity back to the top seat of the Culpeper County Sheriff ’s Office. My opponent has said we are miles apart in comparison to each other. He is absolutely right. We are completely different on the Integrity we will bring to the position of Sheriff, our commitment to solving problems by working with our community leaders, and our Transparency to the public. It is time we make these pillars: Integrity, Community, and Transparency the goals of our next Sheriff. This is the direction our Sheriff should be headed. If you agree, then I respectfully request your vote on November 5th.

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Culpeper Times • Oct. 31-Nov. 6, 2019

CULPEPER COUNTY TREASURER Denise Whetzel

Age: 56 Experience: My family moved to Culpeper in 1971 when I was 7. I began working at Second National Bank as a teller after my Junior year in high school and stayed with the bank for 28 years ultimately earning title of Vice President. While at the bank and after graduation, I moved to the Accounting department for 4 years and then began working with loans in many facets including being promoted to Loan Operations Manager. After a bank merger, I began working as Master Chief Deputy Commissioner of the Revenue. My duties include: managing and supervising staff, working directly face-to-face with citizens, tracking annual General Assembly sessions for changes that impact revenue, implementing processes impacted by these changes, assisting with the projection of revenue and PPTR percentages, monthly and annual Sales Tax audits. I have implemented discovery tools to increase revenue in addition to implementing practices to check for assessment accuracy. I have

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decades of experience in handling, accounting for and safeguarding citizens money and personal information. I am also responsible for submitting the Commissioner’s office approved Accounts Payables, annual office budget and office payroll report to the Finance Department as well as annual budget and monthly reimbursement request to the Compensation Board. In your opinion, what is the principal role of the Treasurer?: The Treasurer is a constitutional officer who works directly for, and answers to, the citizens of the

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more efficient and effective than electing an individual for Treasurer who has no experience in any of these areas. What leadership capabilities do you possess that will help you in this position?: I have been managing and supervising staff for over 2 decades. While at the bank, I was charged with combining loan operations of 3 banks into 1 center. This process took organization, prioritizing and management skills to successfully complete. The staff increased from 4 to 17 of whom I managed daily. Platform?: Throughout my career in bank management and as Master Chief Deputy Commissioner of the Revenue, my platform has remained the same – to serve all Culpeper County citizens with professionalism, experience and integrity. I will continue to provide Culpeper residents with speedy service, current and accurate information and ensure they receive any and all help in regard to paying taxes within state and local laws.

Culpeper Wood Preservers - 10 years - Accountant/Collections Specialist - responsible for the collection of over $250 million per year in receivables for several Culpeper Wood Preservers locations, journal entry and financial statement preparation, bank reconciliations and daily review of the company's investment lines. *Culpeper County Sheriff's Office (current)- 13+ years - Chief Administrative/Financial Officer responsible for budget preparation and management, approving and processing purchases, payroll management, monthly and annual certifications with the Virginia Compensation Board, grant management and reporting, collection and allocation of miscellaneous receipts and liaison between Sheriff's Office and other County departments such as Payroll, Human Resources, IT and Treasurer's Office. In your opinion, what is the principal role of the treasurer? Collection and safekeeping of County revenue. I will be bringing my experience in the collection of hundreds of millions of dollars for a local business to the Treasurer's Office. What efficiencies can you

bring to the office? I would like to see all of the staff, including myself, obtain certification through the Virginia Treasurer's Association as well as seek Office Accreditation in the future. In addition, I intend to launch an educational campaign for Culpeper citizens to learn how they can make periodic payments towards their tax bills throughout the year to lessen the blow in December when the bills are due. What leadership capabilities do you possess that will help you in this position? I believe in leadership through personal example and hard work, not position. I am looking forward to working alongside the staff of the Treasurer's Office to continue providing Culpeper with superb customer service and maintain their outstanding collection rate. Platform: As a Culpeper native, I am passionate about serving my hometown. I have a Bachelors Degree in Business Administration PLUS over 25 years of working experience in business and finance, 13+ years of those in the Culpeper County government where I manage the 3rd largest County Department budget, currently over $12million, and the personnel aspects of 130 employees. I have the working knowledge of the budget, from its creation to its management. I already have extensive knowledge of the County's accounting software, the BRIGHT system, which is heavily utilized in the Treasurer's Office and an excellent working relationship with the County's Finance Department. I am ready and prepared to be Culpeper's next Treasurer!

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Town and County of Culpeper. The Treasurer is responsible for collecting taxes and other fees and making payments on behalf of the County. This position is responsible for safeguarding your personal and confidential information. What efficiencies can you bring to the office?: My professional relationship with the Commissioner of the Revenue’s Office. My 10 years experience working daily with the Treasurer’s office and therefore my knowledge of the processes and procedures of that office. My ability to stay current with state and county tax laws through excellent established working relationships with state lawmakers and my own current and continuing education in tax law. My experience in hiring, training, cross training, supervising and evaluating staff. My experience in working with the Treasurer’s office to inform taxpayers of more efficient and less time consuming methods of paying taxes and my daily interactions with numerous taxpayers. This experience will make my office as Treasurer far

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KEEP THE PROFESSIONALISM IN THE PROSECUTOR’S JOB Paul’s opponent changed the color of her campaign sign. BUT SHE CAN’T CHANGE WHY SHE WAS VOTED OUT. PAUL WAS ELECTED IN 2015 TO BRING MUCH NEEDED CHANGE. AND HE DID.

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CULPEPER COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS CATALPA DISTRICT Paul Bates

Age: 55 Experience: I have lived in Culpeper all my life. My ancestry can be traced back to the namesake of Rixeyville. US Air Force Veteran 19831987, President, Bates Body and Repair Inc. 1988-2012, Managing Member Eggbornsville Properties LLC, 2014Present, Culpeper County Planning Commission 2017-Present Solar farms have been a hot topic in the community. How should Culpeper County handle applications for utility scale solar farms going forward? Do they have a place in the county? Unlike our neighboring Counties of Fauquier and Madison, our current Board of Supervisors has made the decision to allow solar arrays on agriculturally zoned land as a conditional use. Our County has adopted a very detailed and comprehensive Utility Scale Solar Policy. This policy addresses, among numerous other concerns, a total target number of acres to be put in solar, mass grading limitations, screening, decommissioning and protection of the Counties Historic and natural

Nate Clancy

Age: 47 Experience: US Navy Veteran (Operation Desert Storm), School Board member that helped develop and manage a $92 million dollar school

resources. Whether you are a believer in renewable energy or its viability with or without tax credits, I feel the debate goes much deeper than that locally. It is about land use rights and the embracing of free enterprise, while having the ability to protect and preserve the Counties characteristics, resources, and rights of others. The ability for our County to have a say in the future of its land use is essential and we should not risk losing that ability to Richmond. Furthermore, these lease agreements could be the difference between losing entire farms to development. Yes, there is a place for solar power in Culpeper.

How do you support growth, increase services and keep tax rates manageable? Through our Department of Economic Development, we need to continue incentivizing high tech industry to locate in Culpeper. We need to lessen regulation on existing businesses to encourage expansion. This is key to smart growth and an increased tax base. We need to provide the jobs to keep our citizens working and spending tax dollars within the County. With residential development we must ensure that rezoning request do not negatively impact County taxpayers. In January 2019 State legislation amended the 2016 proffer laws. Localities and developers can again discuss the proportional impact of the development to taxpayers. These proffers are crucial to keeping tax rates low while directing growth. Amenities and services are also key to attracting industry and jobs to the area. Encouraging public / private partnerships will also be instrumental in expanding services (Countywide Broadband). The opioid epidemic has affected nearly everyone in the

board budget, champion of the new Career and Technical Education school, Chairman of the Culpeper County School Capital Planning Committee. 15 years as small business owner. Selected as Chairman of CulpeperFest twice and previous owner of an Alpaca Farm.

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I'm the proud owner of a wedding entertainment company ImTheDJ.net. Previously as an intelligence trainer, HR director, recruiter for various classified contracts. Solar farms have been a hot topic in the community. How should Culpeper County handle applications for utility scale solar farms going forward? Do they have a place in the county? A: First off, Industrial power farms should be on land zoned for industrial use, and if so, is this supported by Culpeper tax payer money? Will they fit the area/ they are going to be installed on for a minimum of 25 years? Does Culpeper see a benefit to the taxes, energy or jobs produced? Does this decrease AgriTourism? Does this devalue surrounding neighbor's land? What will be done when the panels are damaged? What is the decommissioning plan and costs? What is the likelihood of the project being sold to a utility company that will NOT have to abide by our county zoning and policy regulations? We need to go back and fix the current policy that leaves us open to lawsuits. NO (the do not have a place in the county) if subsidized with OUR taxes. Yes if on Industrial Zoned land, found to be efficient, not funded by tax your dollars and not negatively affecting Culpeper's land value. How do you support growth,

county in some shape or form, how can the county help to address the issue? I feel that as a County we are taking a step in the right direction by implementing a drug court for those who are already incarcerated on drug offenses. The mandatory completion of a rehabilitation program along with instruction in lifestyle changes and skills training are paramount when getting people off drugs and back into the work force. These measures are a reactive response to the issue at hand. A proactive approach is prevention by education. We need to educate our youth before they become a statistic. Not only educate our school age children about the perils of drug use, but ensuring our young adults are equipped upon graduation with a skill set to be gainfully employed. Culpeper’s new CTE school will be instrumental in helping our youth who are not college or military bound achieve this. Being a productive member of a community, with the ability to live comfortably and selfsufficiently can also be a deterrent to heading down the wrong path of substance abuse

increase services and keep tax rates manageable? Supporting Business Growth: Provide a less regulated business community where small, medium and large business are all valued equally by removing unnecessary burdens on business owners and lowering business taxes. Supporting Growth for residents: Reducing personal property taxes for Culpeper. Increase Services: Listening to voters in Catalpa is why I ran on Career and Technical Education, and I delivered! We broke ground on our new school on October 17th. I am a product of CTE in the auto body and welding trades. And we did it WITHOUT raising taxes. Listening is key to keeping the voters in mind in every decision. I promise to hold Catalpa voter meetings where voters can speak their minds and share their concerns. Q: The opioid epidemic has affected nearly everyone in the county in some shape or form, how can the county help to address the issue? Education is the key to stopping this earlier. Education starts at home and continues in our schools. As the Education Committee Chairman of Community Resources United to Stop Heroin (C.R.U.S.H) I brought the first ever comprehensive anti-opioid curriculum to Culpeper. We know Government run services are bogged down with low budgets, bureaucracy, and consider people as "data points" and also rarely help people at the personal level. So we need to encourage and incentivize hospitals, civil groups, 501 (c)3s, churches and community members to step up and invest in our community. I will not use your tax dollars for programs that will not or have not produced results. I respectfully ask for your Vote on November 5th!

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Honesty, Integrity & a Focus on True Public Service! My name is Ann Ridgeway, and I am running for delegate in the 30th District of the House of Delegates. I am a mother, wife, community volunteer, and former teacher and juvenile probation officer. I am a native Virginian and have lived in this district for nearly 40 years. I’m running for office because I care about the people in our community and I’m ready to work hard to solve local challenges. I believe in common-sense solutions and working in a bipartisan way. Having visited with folks from across the district and sharing their concerns, I plan to focus on several critical issues: • Affordable healthcare, increased access to mental health services, lower costs for prescription drugs, and continuing to ensure coverage for people with preexisting conditions • Increased state funding and resources for our schools as well as broader access to vocational education and workforce training • Rural broadband to support education, employment, local business, and healthcare

• Keeping taxes low and strengthening our rural economy by reallocating available funds, and not by increasing our tax burden. • Supporting local farmers and small businesses throughout our district. • Supporting 2nd Amendment rights while addressing the gun violence crisis in our state through bipartisan, common-sense gun safety legislation.

I’m interested in serving our local communities and bringing our rural values to Richmond. I welcome your questions! Please contact me at info@ridgewayfordelegate.com or call 540-881-0104. “I value honesty, integrity, and a focus on true public service in our government and that is what Ann Ridgeway represents.” - Joe Myers, MD

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CULPEPER COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS SALEM DISTRICT Tami Coughlin

Age: 51 Experience: I moved from Fairfax County to Culpeper almost 20 years ago. I was attracted to Culpeper's small town feel, affordability and it's rural neighborhoods. I am NOT a politician, this is my first time running for office. I am a mother of 4 children, all boys, and am happily married to Keith Coughlin. I am a Realtor at Exit Cornerstone Reality and have been employed there for the past 8 years. Prior to that I was a licensed therapeutic foster parent where we were blessed with the opportunity to adopt our youngest son at age 2. Solar farms have been a hot topic in the community. How

should Culpeper County handle applications for utility scale solar farms going forward? Do they have a place in the county? I believe that Solar farms should be reviewed on a case by case, individual basis. Renewable energy and farming can be a winning combination. Solar energy can be harvested forever, providing farmers with a long-term source of income. I feel solar can be a good way to diversify. How do you support growth, increase services and keep tax rates manageable? I believe keeping Culpeper rural should be a priority and our growth needs to be moderate, planned and balanced. Agriculture helps to preserve the rural character of our County and it is a revenue positive land use. I also believe that our Board of Supervisors have done an amazing job in keeping our tax rate low. We have the lowest tax rate compared to our surrounding counties and I'd like to see it stay that way, along with our triple A rating. We should never

borrow more than we need. Regarding growth, by expanding broadband, we can open up more jobs and increase the tax base for our community. The availability of affordable and adequate broadband is already influencing both business location decisions and home-buying decisions here in our County. Everyone needs affordable access to the internet. Our new Career and Technical Education School is definitely going to be wonderful for our community. I would like to see the school's graduates find employment, and housing right here in Culpeper. We should have the students develop a website between local businesses and our graduates. This would be a good way to bring the Chamber into the classroom and aid our children in becoming future entrepreneurs. Culpeper has a thriving downtown that we are all very proud of. Statistics show that per acre, downtowns have the potential to generate so much more public wealth than low-density

subdivisions or malls by the highway. And for all that revenue they bring in, downtowns cost considerably less to maintain in public services and infrastructure. A mixed use complex can pay off its infrastructure in a few years, versus a suburban subdivision on a 30 acre site can take over 30 years to pay off. The county should seek to continue to grow and preserve its rural character by targeting growth to specific areas in an effort to reduce sprawl and preserve agricultural land and open space. The opioid epidemic has affected nearly everyone in the county in some shape or form, how can the county help to address the issue? I know if it were my child going through addiction, I'd rather see them get medical and mental help than to be put in a jail cell. We need to further discuss pre-trial services and drug court. These options would also help alleviate some of our current jail over-population issues.

instead of invasive grasses like fescue. Fescue is widely adopted and is in most of our yards and pastures. Payments from solar companies offer a way for farmers to continue to own their land and farm part of it. Unfortunately, the opportunity exists because of enormous subsidies to facilitate an inefficient means of large-scale production of electricity. If elected, I will study each application on its merits. How do you support growth, increase services and keep tax rates manageable? We are over-taxed at all levels.

We have to pay 3.5% of the value of our vehicles and property to the government every year! Culpeper has lower real estate taxes than its neighboring counties, but taxes are still an incredible burden. We must pay 0.62% of our home’s value to Culpeper every year. Fortunately, land use taxation does relieve the tax burden for farms and forests as long as they stay farms for forests for at least 5 years. We’re fortunate to have a sports complex adjoining Eastern View High School and several good parks such as Lenn Park. We have more demand for sports fields than we have fields. I support an effort to offer more athletic fields at Mountain Run Lake Park, which can be accomplished with little net tax impact. Most growth comes from rezonings for developments with water/sewer, which I have been against because of their impacts to our taxes, traffic and schools. I support property rights, especially the right to subdivide and build a home in the county. Property rights have

an enormous impact of land values, and increasing land values help our farmers and help supplement farms when times are tight. I hope we can handle more services and better constituent response times and perhaps lower taxes by being more efficient. A reduction in regulations would also improve our lives while reducing taxes. The opioid epidemic has affected nearly everyone in the county in some shape or form, how can the county help to address the issue? My heart aches for the friends and acquaintances I have lost due to drugs, including opioids. A shockingly high number of families are struggling from the aftermath of an opioid death. I hope to work with other members of the Board and staff to understand what efforts are working among other local governments and see what best practices Culpeper County should adopt. Please vote Tom Underwood on November 5, 2019.

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Age: 49. Experience: My wife, daughter and I live on our farm in Reva - a beef cattle operation that I have owned and operated since 2000. Previously, I have served in the following capacities: Town/County Interaction (Chairman), Community Policy Management Team (Chairman), CMR Farm Show Board (Vice-Chair), Culpeper Library Board, Virginia Hereford Association Board of Directors, Culpeper County Board of Supervisors (2008-2012) Solar farms have been a hot topic in the community. How should Culpeper County handle applications for utility scale solar farms going forward? Do they have a place in the county? Large scale solar power plants are heavily subsidized and regulated. Culpeper County has recently adopted more stringent policies regarding large-scale solar. I agree with many of the policies. One I cannot get used to is the idea that solar utilities should use native grasses like broomsedge

CULPEPER COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS EAST FAIFAX DISTRICT Ben Phillips

Age: 45 Experience: I’ve lived in Culpeper my entire life except for 5 years in the U.S. Army, where I was an explosive ordinance disposal specialist. I currently own Phillips C&C, a general contracting and consulting company. I was a Town Council member for one term, between 2010-2014. Solar farms have been a hot topic in the community. How should Culpeper County handle applications for utility scale solar farms going forward? Do they have a place in the county? I don’t like the current process of dealing with every application on a

case-by-case basis. I think that invites controversy. I would like to set clear standards that define areas where solar facilities can be built. I don't like the term "Solar Farm". The definition of agriculture is the cultivation of soil for the growing of crops and the raising of animals for food and products. Solar facilities do not

qualify as farming and the don't belong on farmland. How do you support growth, increase services and keep tax rates manageable? I support smart growth. Culpeper has changed significantly since I was young. We need to control growth to preserve the identity of Culpeper. To increase services and avoid increases in real estate taxes, we need to incentivize the creation of small businesses and encourage larger businesses to expand to Culpeper. This will increase the tax revenues and allow us to expand services without additional taxes. Data centers are great for the county. They provide a substantial tax revenue. The opioid epidemic has affected

nearly everyone in the county in some shape or form, how can the county help to address the issue? The opioid epidemic has been devastating to my family. I have lost two nephews to it. I never could have imagined that I would lose two young men that I held as babies and bounced on my knee as toddlers. I think a Drug Court is essential. This is a diversion program that will allow nonviolent offender - users, not dealers - to have supervised parole for a period of time. They will be drug tested multiple times a week and they will be required to get treatment for drug addiction. This program will save lives and cost the county and state less money than incarcerating nonviolent drug offenders.

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Kathy Campbell

Age: 44 Experience; 2005 moved from Illinois. Owner and broker of two locations in East Fairfax District Settle Down Real Estate LLC Solar farms have been a hot topic in the community. How should Culpeper County handle applications for utility scale solar farms going forward? Do they have a place in the county? Solar farms need to be in industrial areas not in our beautiful agricultural areas. I believe in property rights but when it affects the neighbors property values something needs to be done. How do you support growth, increase services and keep tax rates manageable? I support growth with a well executed plan. Roads and schools need to come first.

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The opioid epidemic has affected nearly everyone in the county in some shape or form, how can the county help to address the issue? We need to start with the beginning of the problem. If it is the physicians prescribing pain medications making the people become addicted then we need to get control so the people don't look for another outlet when they can't receive the prescriptions. We need to programs to help the people from the start to the end. Not just a quick fix.

CULPEPER COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD EAST FAIRFAX DISTRICT Pat Baker

Age: 69 Experience: We moved to Culpeper 35 years ago. I was an educator who retired after 38 years of full time teaching grades preschool through Graduate School at the University of Mary Washington. I taught school in New Jersey, and taught for the Department of Defense in Iceland, Japan, Okinawa, and Italy before returning to the States and teaching in Culpeper and Fauquier County. Presently I am completing my first term on the Culpeper County Public Schools School Board. I am Chairman of the Board. What can be done to improve school safety? Statistically schools are the safest place for children; however, Culpeper County is not relying on statistics. Our system places a high priority on student safety. We provide every possible and practical physical enhancement in our buildings, to ensure a safe learning environment for our students. Culpeper Schools have been a leader when it comes to

Page Durham

Age: 49 Experience: A Culpeper Native. Taught 23 years for CCPS at Farmington Elementary and Culpeper Middle School. Now I am the instructional designer for Germanna Community College. What can be done to improve school safety? Safety is a basic need. As a result, we need to partner with our local law enforcement to provide both building security as well as resources. I would like to see each school have their own, dedicated school resource officer with cooperation from the Sheriff's department and our Board of Supervisors. We must also provide resources for parents so that they can be proactive in ensuring safety with student mobile devices and social media. What are some tactics that can be used to alleviate anxiety and stress in students? As part of the school curriculum, we

safeguarding our students. The Board was the first in Virginia to adopt a written policy allowing our School Security Officers to be armed. To improve school safety, CCPS faculty and staff continue with various trainings to identify and serve students who may be in crisis. We have an approved County Crisis Plan and each school has a Crisis Plan delineating who is in charge of what. We introduced Social and Emotional learning, which is a Virginia Department of Education approved curriculum. The best way to improve safety is to identify and assist must educate both students and teachers on the issues that surround mental health. By educating students about mental health, we can begin to remove the stigma and thus allow students to know that they are accepted and that it is safe, and often necessary, to ask for help. Stress and anxiety play a huge part in school performance. Culpeper has implemented Social and Emotional learning as part of the curriculum and this is a great step towards helping students. In addition, it helps students to begin to name their stress and this allows for the ability to create a set of coping skills. The school board should seek to find the resources, both human and others, to allow the school system to provide professional development for teachers and assets for parents so that we can all be part of the solution. Culpeper is growing again, are new schools needed? If so, what age groups are needed the most? Culpeper is growing and highly

students who have experienced trauma and are in need of intervention. What are some tactics that can be used to alleviate anxiety and stress in students? Students experiencing anxiety/stress should have access to mental health professionals to address the root of these feelings and possible steps to alleviate the condition. Schools have Counselors, Registered Nurses, Psychologists, Social Workers, Behavior Interventionists, and Health teachers. If our state legislators, who understand the need for these positions, would like to mandate lower student: professional ratios; they should also understand they can not do that, to local economies, without providing the funding to match the mandate. Aside from having additional resource people available, some tactics might be assistance with organizational skills, time management, evaluate workloads and better communication between parents and school because family stress or anxiety can carry over into the student’s school life. We need to let students know

we are there to help them with their needs and concerns. Culpeper is growing again, are new schools needed? If so, what age groups are needed the most? The latest capacity study identified a few schools under enrollment capacity and a few schools at or above capacity. To alleviate some space issues, this past summer, a small percentage of student were redistricted to provide better program equity in all schools. Six elementary schools feed into 2 middle schools and right now at least one is experiencing equity issues when it comes to rooms available for various programs. The county is growing however the decision to build a new school, where, when, or for what grades, would take more study rather than one person speculating. However, it might be sensible to say 6 elementary into 3 middle schools would address the current need, unless there are more cost effective ways to expand existing buildings. There just isn’t a definitive answer to that question at this time.

likely that we need to plan for future schools. In conjunction with the Board of Supervisors, the school board should begin discussing the impact of new subdivisions and school zones in which they would fall. Our likely first priority will have to be elementary schools since the state mandates a smaller class size. However, we must also plan for those students to continue in our school system through graduation. Class size and resources must be carefully considered for all ages. This

conversation is one that is not a single school decision. Taxpayers, businesses, and the Board of Supervisors need to keep communication open and start the discussion early so that we can be prepared for growth when necessity demands it. As a member of the School Board, my job would be to help set the vision and goals based on the needs of the community, school system, and staff. I would work collaboratively to measure those goals and communicate the results to the public and to make fiscally sound decisions. Ultimately, my decisions would be based on what is best for students of all grade levels. Platform: I believe that our children are best served by clear communication, nonpartisan decisions based upon facts and research, and fiscal responsibility. They deserve the best we can offer them. I would be grateful for your vote. Durham for School Board on November 5th.

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CULPEPER COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD WEST FAIRFAX DISTRICT Christina Burnett

Age: 51 Experience. I've lived in Culpeper for over 16 years. Before college, I was a Ski Instructor at Canaan Valley Ski Resort. I have degrees in Communication and Journalism, minoring in Small Business and started my Master's in Counseling. While putting myself through college, I was a nanny, worked at Macy's, JCPenney's, was a Youth Supervisor and Behavior Management Specialist for a residential facility for adolescents. I was a retail store Manager, New Home Community Sales Manager, and worked for MCI and the Irrigation Association. Later, married, had two children and worked for Professional Services, Inc., Target and the International Continuing Education Council and most recently Culpeper County Public Schools Substitute teacher for ten years. At the start of running for School Board, I was running two online businesses. What can be done to improve school safety? I am happy to say that we are making great strides in school safety. Firstly, by implementing the Social and Emotional Learning curriculum, we are creating a strong foundation, which will lead to students, who are more confident, armed with the tools to be successful in a myriad of situations. Secondly, we are the first school district in Virginia to approve policy made possible by the July 2017 law passed to hire armed security to protect our most valuable and precious assets; our students. These two programs, with the support of parents, the community and law enforcement, can continue to improve

and ensure a safer future for our students. What are some tactics that can be used to alleviate anxiety and stress in students? Some techniques, I have found to be helpful in dealing with stress and anxiety; exercise, deep breathing, meditation, yoga, hypnotherapy, asking yourself what you want, make a plan, do research and give yourself and others lots of grace and forgiveness. I am not sure how many new school are needed or what age groups are needed most. Although, I am sure, as part of a team, we will be doing research in finding solutions for our srudents' best interests. Platform: My platform is to keep striving in the areas of school safety, teacher retention, efficient school bus routes, and working relationships with our county's businesses and government. My optimal goal would be to see every student participating as a happy, healthy and successful member of our community.

Ed Dunphy

Age: 64 Experience: I retired in 2018 after 30 years working for Culpeper Farmers’ Cooperative, Inc. (CFC). CFC had a 35-million-dollar annual budget, a large part for which I had responsibility for creating and implementing during my last 10 years. I also maintained a 5-year capital improvement plan. BS Agronomy, University of Maryland. Attended UMW College of Graduate and Professional Studies, completing 20 hours of coursework towards a Master of Education degree. What can be done to improve school safety? School protection, in relation to those who might be called upon to use lethal force, should be provided by trained personnel with law enforcement backgrounds. The school system accomplishes this by employing School Security Officers. Further, I believe that school safety is not simply achieved by hardening schools and the use of force. School safety plans must recognize the role that mental health and a nurturing school community play in the creation of a safe school environment. What are some tactics that can be used to help alleviate anxiety and stress in students? Parents and teachers need to be

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aware of signs of stress and anxiety in students. Teachers should be trained to spot signs of childhood trauma and risk of suicide. Our school system has employed a Behavioral Intervention Specialist in each school. These specialists are very effective in helping students to address issues that they are dealing with emotionally. Culpeper is growing again, are new schools needed? If so, what age groups are needed the most? County schools have 1.3 million square feet of facilities on 289 acres. Capital improvement planning is a high priority for me. Culpeper schools recently adjusted boundaries. The administration has said that these adjustments created a situation where all schools are currently at or below capacity. My focus will be ➤ See Dunphy, Page 12

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to health, financial skills, healthy relationships, citizenship, and civil rights. Public education should include time for the creative arts. It should also include Project-Based Learning with facilities that include Maker Spaces as part of the physical environment. Funds for public education should

only be used for public education. I do not support using taxpayer funds to privatize public education. Maintaining a quality, professional workforce requires a commitment to retaining excellent teachers. School Board members should educate state and local leaders about the financial needs of the school

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system and encourage them to support appropriate funding. Appropriate funding is needed to achieve the mission of a high-quality public education for all children. Board members should also take time to educate our leaders about laws and regulations that hamper the ability of the school system to do its job.

CULPEPER COMMONWEALTH'S ATTORNEY Megan Frederick

Experience: I was raised in Culpeper and graduated from Culpeper High School in 1989. I served as an investigative social worker in Hampton Roads for over a decade. I have lived in Culpeper since 2012. In addition to my law degree, I have a Master’s Degree in Psychology and am a certified expert in child abuse and neglect, to include child sexual assault. Having served as an Assistant Attorney General for then-Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli, I was elected Commonwealth’s Attorney for Culpeper in 2012. During my term, I dramatically reduced drug crime in Culpeper. How do you plan to strengthen the office's relationship with law enforcement? When I was the Commonwealth’s Attorney, we implemented a 24/7 response system. Law enforcement were able to call me and my staff at any time for assistance. We also responded to every death scene to ensure prosecutors were available to law enforcement and to begin the process of

Paul Walther

Age: 65 Experience: I began working in Culpeper in 1989 and my family and I have lived in Culpeper for 25 years. I am the Commonwealth’s Attorney for Culpeper and I have continuously worked as a prosecutor for nearly 30 years, the vast majority of that being in the Culpeper Commonwealth’s Attorney’s office. How do you plan to strengthen the office's relationship with law enforcement? When I took office in 2016, I inherited a relationship between law enforcement and the CA’s office that had become dysfunctional. As my first official act, I removed the surveillance cameras and gun lockers my opponent had installed and I revoked her policy that forced LEOs to surrender their guns and cell phones as a condition of entry into the office.

trial prep for murder cases. This policy needs to be reimplemented. We need to implement court dockets that take into account the stressful schedules of law enforcement. Currently, court dockets are set for the convenience of attorneys and do not take law enforcement into account. I will work with law enforcement and the courts to develop a system that puts law enforcement first. As well, we solved all murders together under my leadership. We now have two unprosecuted murders since 2016. This cannot continue. I will work with law enforcement closely to bring heinous criminals to justice. What is the role of the commonwealth's attorney in helping the community deal with the mental health and opioid epidemic? The first role of the Commonwealth’s Attorney is public safety. In January, Culpeper was named the “epicenter” of the opioid epidemic for the entire Commonwealth. When I was Commonwealth’s Attorney, I reduced

drug crime during this heroin epidemic. Since I’ve left office, drug crime is on the rise because drug criminals keep getting lenient deals. The Commonwealth’s Attorney’s role is to ensure that criminals do not go free in an everrevolving door of plea bargaining, which is what we currently have. This is why Culpeper must have change in this office. We cannot afford these headlines or the death and destruction that accompany them. With my background in crime and mental health, I understand this, and that is why we were winning that fight. When I am elected, we will win this fight again. What leadership capabilities do you possess that will help you in this position? While working a full-time job and raising my son as a single mother, I received three college degrees. God blessed me when I chose life. I learned how to work hard because I grew up in the farming community of Rixeyville. In my first career, I was known to fight for parental rights and children at the same

Secondly, I invited all of law enforcement to weekly meetings at my office, which meetings we continue to hold on a regular basis. We also instituted an on-call list of prosecutors available 24 hours a day to field law enforcement questions and we renewed our commitment to keep law enforcement up to date on changes in the law by providing periodic classes. I will keep our relationship strong by continuing all of these initiatives and by treating law enforcement as an equal and valued member of the criminal justice team. What is the role of the commonwealth's attorney in helping the community deal with the mental health and opioid epidemic? Mental illness and drug addiction were traditionally viewed exclusively as a public health issue even if they happened to intersect with criminal behavior. When they did, the criminal

justice system basically only had one response – jail. We now realize that the health issue often is the cause of the criminal behavior; and that without treating the underlying health issue, these individuals continue to cycle back into the criminal justice system. With this realization came the new role for the CA – to consider alternatives to traditional court adjudication by encouraging treatment of a health issue over criminalization. That is why I worked to obtain approval for a drug treatment court in Culpeper. Now with that approval in hand, we can begin to use the supervisory powers of the court to mandate treatment to achieve a better outcome than either one alone, while at the same time reducing crime, saving money and keeping families together. What leadership capabilities do you possess that will help you in this position?

CULPEPER TOWN COUNCIL Bobby Ryan

Town water quality has been a hot topic among residents. What can be done to address this issue? Town staff is working with a group now. We have one more meeting with this group to finalize their findings.

How can the town council help citizens live where they work? The county works with development in the outlining areas. People that want to work outside of Culpeper do so for the extra money. I could not stand the drive every day.

How do you support growth, increase services and keep tax rates manageable? I always support growth, services should be done by owners of the business. Taxes are .09 cents, it does not get any better.

time. As an attorney, I have conducted trials, to include armed robbers and child sexual predators. As our top prosecutor, I reduced crime. I believe God chooses leaders at certain times. God perfectly trained me for this drug fight. I am ready. Platform: I am running as a Conservative Independent. I am a Christian Attorney from Regent University. It is very important to me that everyone understands I am not controlled by the nasty politics being played out in Culpeper. I support the 2nd Amendment and will cooperate with our federal partners in ICE. As I am not beholden to any political party, my door is open to all.

Professionalism: With all the various actors in the criminal justice system, disagreements are inevitable, but conflict does not have to be. Over 25 years as a prosecutor has taught me how to professionally manage disagreements without jeopardizing the cooperation that is necessary to make a successful prosecution. Compassion, Fairness: My motto is “Do the right thing.” For me, as a minister of justice, that means that every crime, every defendant and every victim is different and that achieving justice is about the willingness to recognize those differences.

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CULPEPER TOWN COUNCIL Keith Brown Town water quality has been a hot topic among residents. What can be done to address this issue? Quality water for our residents is poor. In some areas, the water comes out rust colored in other areas the water tastes like diluted chlorine. I am committed to fulfilling the findings of the independent water study by working with my colleagues to allocate the money necessary to fix the problem. How can the town council help citizens live where they work? The citizens of Culpeper deserve an opportunity to work where they reside. Lowering or eliminating the personal property tax will entice new businesses to want to relocate. Culpeper has the infrastructure for interested businesses with an airport, dark fiber, an attractive culture and nightlife. We as community leaders have to ask hard questions about our

community and whether we are appealing to larger corporations. Does the community have a high graduation rate? Are there a lot of Millennials? These are the kinds of data points that can be used to showcase a community’s advantages. And don’t forget about the other factors that don’t show up on a statistical chart. Is there a downtown? A great university? Is the community known for its art and culture? Is the cost of living affordable? How is the city or community described by people on the outside looking in? How do residents feel about themselves? Figure out how, to sum up this culture and create an

“elevator speech” around it. Repeat this message again and again. Talk to people about “managing up” the community to everyone they meet. Managing the messaging around culture is an important part of showcasing a community to investors. Businesses want to invest in cities with a young workforce. This is why it’s so important to create a vibrant downtown. Young people want to be able to work, live, and play in the same location. They like lots of great restaurants, a dynamic nightlife, and cool places to live. The night life may need some work, but we are getting there. The Town Council and Board of Supervisors should be willing to listen to new ideas and make it easy and comfortable for people to do business here. That means ensuring all guidelines, codes, and zoning rules make sense and are clearly spelled out and enforced. Further, leaders should be easily accessible and available to answer questions to assure that decisions about planning and developing are made quickly and efficiently and in the

right order. As you can see, there are numerous variables that must come together to entice companies to locate to Culpeper. Without drinking water, housing, and manageable taxes, we lose our competitive edge. Transparency is also key with a “Zero Tolerance” for shadow or backdoor deals. All negotiations should be for the betterment of of the town constituents. How do you support growth, increase services and keep taxes manageable? Growth should be managed in a proactive manner. The future of Amazon coming to NOVA , our leaders must be cognizant as property values rise, more and more citizens will relocate to the suburbs looking for affordable/ manageable mortgages. That will cause Culpeper prices to rise and our families end up in Orange or surrounding counties unless we have the supply to meet the demand. Higher density residential plans must be put in place.

near future. How can the town council help citizens live where they work? The new CTE school will help support this endeavor, creating individuals able to take on local jobs without the need to commute. Additionally, Town Council can collaborate with the Board of Supervisors in support of

a business friendly environment as well as a desirable quality of life that will attract companies. We cannot focus on jobs alone, we have to also examine resources and amenities available to the public, including companies and businesses, both big and small. Not only do we want companies here that provide jobs, we want our community members to want to live and work here and to build a relationship with the community that increases the likelihood that they will choose to stay. How do you support growth, increase services and keep tax rates manageable? As mentioned above, creating an environment that supports all business and quality of life is imperative to support growth and increase services.

We can keep tax rates manageable through public/private partnerships as has been done in the past. For example, the town worked closely with the Culpeper Wellness Foundation to add the amenities that exist at Rock Water Park at no increased expense to the taxpayer. Our town staff is incredible at identifying ways to bring services/ amenities/improvements to our community through state, federal, private, or local grants and without having to pay for the services with tax dollars. The current council has been very supportive of making financially sound decisions while also increasing amenities. When you have a great staff of which council is supportive, it’s a winning combination for the community.

C900 plastic water lines in Stafford County. I would like to see how well it held up. With the consultants having completed the study of the town water system here in Culpeper, we should give town staff time to implement the changes. How can the Town Council help citizen live where they work?

After selling the Auto Parts Stores, I commuted all over the state doing site work. I left home at 4 am, getting home at 7 pm. I understand the wear and tear of commuting. After deducting the cost of commuting you have more take-home income making less money working in Culpeper. As Vice President of CRI, the Main Street organization, we were awarded a revolving loan matching grant for start-up businesses or expansion of existing businesses in the downtown footprint. This gives the opportunity to someone to start a business in town. As a past member of the Culpeper Economic Development Advisory Committee, I worked with members from both the town and county. The Economic Development Office is comprised of a strong staff.

The joint effort by the town and county is very effective at identifying new industries that might want to locate in Culpeper. How would you support growth, increase services and keep tax rates manageable? With growth there is increased income from taxes. With my degree in Accounting and experience running a business, I understand the importance of keeping a balanced budget. With every new house and apartment there are tap fees that are collected for the purpose of reducing the debt of sewer treatment plant expansion. I would like to add the position of Grant Administrator to town staff. That position would more than pay for itself by seeking grant money to meet the town’s needs.

Jamie Clancey

Town water quality has been a hot topic among residents. What can be done to address this issue? Currently, town staff is working with an independent company, Hazel and Sawyer, to conduct a water study. The study will result in a complete assessment of the town water system and supply as well as provide possible solutions and guidance to move forward with problem solving any issues that may be identified. We have appreciated community members increasing our awareness of existing concerns and have moved forward with addressing these concerns. We hope to have a comprehensive plan of action that is also cost effective in the very

Hank Milans

Town water quality has been a hot topic among residents. What can be done to address this issue? As a contractor that installed water lines all over the state and dealt with old water lines in the city of Richmond, I have a good understanding of water quality issues. In the older part of town, which is where I live, you have cast irons pipes and galvanized pipe services going from the water meter to your house that rusts out over the years. My service line has been replaced with plastic line. In the new sections of Culpeper, the cast iron water line has a liner that keeps it from rusting and there are plastic service lines going to the houses. Twenty years ago, I installed

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CULPEPER TOWN COUNCIL Frank Reaves

Town water quality has been a hot topic among residents. What can be done to address this issue? The Town of Culpeper has contracted Hazen & Sawyer to do a water analysis and we are currently waiting for the results back. After receiving the results, we will make the necessary improvements. How can the Town Council help citizens live where they

work? Industry and manufacturing would be a great benefit to bring to Culpeper. With the Keller building being unoccupied, that would be an optimal location to bring in a manufacturing company, which would increase jobs and offer competitive pay and benefits. This could be a method of keeping residents from commuting and offer positive benefits by living and working local. How do you support growth,

increase services, and keep tax rates manageable? We have been working hard to keep taxes manageable and to keep them within reason for the citizens. By eliminating local taxes, some services would be interrupted, which would cause disturbances in services such as trash services and improvements. Culpeper has become a thriving town over the years and with the many programs and businesses here, there is always something for everyone.

study closely, with great interest. Our public works department provides great customer service and prompt attention to our citizens. I expect they will continue to do so as we work to ensure that everyone in the system has the best water possible. How can the town council help citizens live where they

work? Residents commute out for a variety of reasons, including job preference or better pay. Let's not forget that there are a lot of people who commute in to Culpeper who have good jobs in the businesses and industry we have here. We've seen many new businesses open and established businesses expand. Our Economic Development Director works tirelessly at local, regional, and statewide levels to promote Culpeper as an ideal location to establish business. I think we have a very bright economic development future ahead, and we have the right people in place for success. We have low taxes and a huge number of visitors coming into our community every day, which makes Culpeper an attractive business location. Over time, more people will be able to both live

Meaghan Taylor

Town water quality has been a hot topic among residents. What can be done to address this issue? The Town of Culpeper provides thousands of households and businesses in both the Town and County with reliable, safe drinking water. We recently added several wells which enhance water supply and quality, and provide resilience during adverse conditions. For a small number of town residents, however, there have been issues with water discoloration and sediment. The process of identifying cause and developing solutions is underway, including an independent study of water distribution, fire flow capability and a rate study. I've followed this

and work in Culpeper. How do you support growth, increase services and keep tax rates manageable? Over the last several years, the Town Staff and Town Council have done exactly that. Under our current Town manager and department heads, services and amenities have been enhanced, tourism and businesses are thriving, our population has grown and our taxes have not increased. Right now Culpeper has the perfect mix of a very talented Town staff, a forward-thinking and gifted Town manager, a supportive and active Town Council, and some of the finest business and community leaders and volunteers anywhere. It's a top-notch lineup. Lets continue to enable this group to accomplish great things for Culpeper.

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CULPEPER COUNTY SHERIFF CJ Johnson

Age: 51 Experience: I have lived in Culpeper since I was 8 years old. I have worked in Law Enforcement since 1993 serving Culpeper County until 2011. I worked for Madison County Sheriff’s Office from 2012 until 2015. Most recently I have been working for Orange Police Department since 2016. What, in your opinion, is the largest issue facing law enforcement in Culpeper? The biggest issue I see is the opioid crisis. We keep seeing lives lost. What is the role of law enforcement, particularly the sheriff's office in helping the community deal with the mental health and opioid epidemic? Law enforcement needs to take a

proactive approach to the mental health crisis by training all officers in Crisis Intervention to better understand the individuals and the struggles they have so a peaceful resolution can be reached and the appropriate resources are used. Law enforcement needs to have a multi-faceted approach to the opioid issue understanding and partnering with the many resources available

Scott Jenkins

Age: 48 years old Experience: Culpeper resident entire life Age 18, Deputy at Rappahannock Sheriff’s Office Age 20, Deputy at Culpeper Sheriff’s Office Age 33, Culpeper Town Police Age 36, Chief Deputy at Rappahannock Sheriff’s Office Age 40, Sheriff of Culpeper What, in your opinion, is the largest issue facing law enforcement in Culpeper? Community growth. Calls for service have increased in the last eight years from 34,000 to over 53,000 annually. No additional law enforcement deputies have been added since 2007. With anticipated population growth of over 1,000 annually for the next 5 years, increased staffing will be necessary to maintain the current level of services

from all public safety agencies. What is the role of law enforcement, particularly the sheriff's office in helping the community deal with the mental health and opioid epidemic? Opioid overdose continues to decline in Culpeper for the last three years. The October, 2019, State Police report shows that Culpeper is one of the lowest counties in the Commonwealth for overdoses. Our multifaceted approach includes the creation of the Sheriff’s ACE (Aggressive Criminal Enforcement) Team three years ago to target drug dealers and my first action as the regional Drug Task Force Command Board Chairman was to create a coalition of community stake holders known as CRUSH, Community Resources United to Stop Heroin. Law enforcement continues to regularly respond to calls for service with individuals who may be in mental health crisis. It’s our job to ensure the

for treatment, enhancing drug education to our community including expanded D.A.R.E. training, as well as a community policing model to focus on riding the community of drug dealers along with a concentrated effort on interdicted traffic stops. Although arrests are part of the solution, Culpeper is not going to arrest this problem away. Tackling this from all sides, enforcement, treatment, community awareness, and education will make a positive influence for Culpeper. What leadership capabilities do you possess that will help you in this position? 26 years of Law Enforcement Experience, 19 years of which was is a supervisory role in almost every division. I have established programs, written policy, written grants, managed grant funds, served as an instructor in many areas, and served on a specialty team.

safety of persons in crisis and provide proper transport and delivery of services to those in custody. Sheriffs and jail administrators must partner and work closely with mental health professionals and community service boards to provide effective evaluations, treatment and follow-up care for those individuals in crisis. We’re very proud

I have managed multi-million-dollar retail businesses, managed the budget, managed numerous employees, and handled human resource functions. Platform: Transparency is one of the key elements of how I want the office to operate. As part of that transparency, body cameras for all officers will be implemented as the budget allows. Complete transparency with all funds spent will be available to citizens. Quarterly meetings will be set up to discuss problems and issues. Input from all citizens will be welcomed. I’ll put a school resource officer in every school. A school resource officer all day, every day. Not just on campus covering two schools, but every school every day. I’ll reorganize the office to put more deputies on the street. This will be with out extra cost to the citizens.

of our success with these partnerships in Culpeper. What leadership capabilities do you possess that will help you in this position? I’ve held a number of leadership positions including Sheriff the last eight years, Chief Deputy of Rappahannock Sheriff’s Office for four years, supervisor of the criminal investigation division and supervisor in the patrol division. I founded the first SWAT Team in Culpeper and created the first active shooter program to train town, county, and state police. I’ve attended Germanna Community College, National Tactical Officers SWAT Management School, supervision training from FBI National Academy Associates, served as Chairman of the Blue Ridge Narcotics Task Force Command Board, served on advisory boards for Germanna Community College and Averrett University Criminal Justice program.

CULPEPER COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD CATALPA DISTRICT Barbee Brown

Age: 64 Experience: Lived in Culpeper County for 29 years. Worked for CCPS for 29 years.Taught and coached for Warren County High School for 12 years. Taught at Culpeper County High School (CCHS) for two years, hired as assistant principal (AP) at CCHS for 17 years, 1 year AP at Eastern View High School Alternative Education Coordinator for 10 years. What can be done to improve school safety? 1) Continue with technological improvements towards school safety as appropriate. and 2) The retention of qualified and competent staff. The connections made by employees with students is crucial to school safety. From the cafeteria workers, to the custodians, bus drivers, and educators, we need to do more to retain them. It may not always be monetary.

Being treated well and being allowed to make decisions will vest our employees in our school system. What are some tactics that can be used to help alleviate anxiety and stress in students? Anxiety and stress needs to be alleviated in both students and staff. Students need to have staff members they trust and feel able to converse with when they are having difficulty. Staff

members needs to know who to direct the student to if another person with more expertise would be appropriate. I have seen many methods used to help students with anxiety and stress. One local program is operated by VerDun and was used by my program when I was in charge of alternative education. Speakers or clubs that offer meditation, yoga and other avenues to help with stress should be invited to be involved with our schools. Culpeper is growing again, are new schools needed? If so, what age groups are needed the most? I received a document in a public meeting for capital planning for the school system. The document projected the need of a school, but I want to have more information before a decision is reached. Items such as currently where is there extra room in our buildings. We are opening a Career and Technical Center where both high schools will be sending

students for at least half of a school day. Certainly, there should be room at both high schools to alleviate some student growth numbers. Whatever solution we look at needs to be communicated to the Board of Supervisors and the public. When the school board makes decisions they need to have input from citizens along with information from the school system. Do we move the 8th grade to high schools to save some time before needing a building? Where are 8th graders in the high school in Virginia and what are the issues with that grade arrangement? Do we move school board office out of Floyd T. Binns to have more room there? If so, is the kitchen large enough at Floyd T. Binns for a school that large? There are many questions to go with any choice of answers. I see my job as making sure that the children have what they need for the best education possible and that the taxpayers money is well spent.

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3 Main Functions of the Treasurer • Collect the County’s revenue • Safekeeping of the County’s monies • Pay the County’s bills and reconcile accounts

Missy is the ONLY candidate with specific working experience in each of these 3 areas! Culpeper Native Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from University of Mary Washington 25+ Years of Financial and Budget Experience in BOTH private and public sectors Experience with collection of hundreds of millions of dollars for local business Responsible for 3rd largest County Department budget in Culpeper

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DOWNTOWN TRICK-OR-TREAT •

Culpeper Renaissance Inc. hosts the annual Culpeper Downtown Trick-or-Treat Oct. 31.

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

REFORMATION LUTHERAN CHURCH • Reformation

Lutheran Church, 601 Madison Rd., Culpeper, Reformation Lutheran Church - A bible study just for seniors "Graying in Grace" meets each Tuesday at 10 a.m.

MANNA MINISTRY • Manna

Ministry Lunch every Monday, Wednesday and Friday 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Culpeper Presbyterian Church. Free meal for anyone in the community

OCT. 31 BINGO • VFW Post 2524 weekly

bingo sessions on Friday nights. Doors open at 5 p.m., play starts at 6:45 p.m. Guaranteed $1,000 jackpot, regular games pay $100 if 90 or more players. Upstairs and downstairs seating, the entire facility is nonsmoking. Call 825-3424.

FILM • ““Get Out”(Universal, 2017 – rated R*)

CRI hosts Downtown Trick-or-Treat Oct. 31 from 5 to 6 p.m. When a young African-American man visits his white girlfriend’s posh suburban family estate, he becomes ensnared in a more sinister reason for the invitation. At the 90th Academy Awards, it was nominated for four awards, including Best Picture, and won for Best Original Screenplay. 35mm archival film print. 104 min. * No one under the age of 17 will be admitted without a parent or guardian.7:30 p.m.

DOWNTOWN TRICK OR TREAT • Culpeper Downtown

Businesses invite all the little ghouls and goblins for a safe trick or treat experience on East Davis Street in Historic Downtown Culpeper from 5- 6 p.m. Downtown Businesses will provide Halloween treats!

OPEN SANCTUARY • Culpeper Presbyterian Church Open Sanctuary: Our sanctuary is open to the public each Thursday from Noon to 2 p.m. for a time of prayer, reflection, and meditation, in the midst of our busy days and lives. Our address

is 215 S Main St. in Culpeper. Please stop by, and invite your friends, neighbors, and coworkers. All are welcome.

CHURCH• The public is invited

to morning prayer with Jesus each and every Thursday at 8 to 9 a.m. Come anytime during that hour. Entrance to morning prayer is at the rear of Reformation Lutheran Church. Any questions, contact: officeasst@culpeperlutherans. org.

NOV. 1 FILM • “Wings of Desire”(Orion Classics, 1987) "Wings of Desire" is one of cinema’s loveliest city symphonies. Bruno Ganz is Damiel, an angel perched atop buildings high over Berlin who can hear the thoughts - fears, hopes, dreams - of all the people living below. But when he falls in love with a beautiful trapeze artist, is he willing to give up his

immortality and come back to earth to be with her? Rated PG-13. New 4K digital restoration, courtesy of Janus Films, 128 min. Free, at the Library of Congress Packard Campus Theater located at 19053 Mt. Pony Rd. in Culpeper, VA. No reservations taken. 7:30 p.m.

HALLOWEEN FOR HOGS: FREE PUMPKIN RECYLING •

Pork Stork is celebrating "Halloween for Hogs" Fri. Nov. 1 and Sun. Nov. 3, 3pm – 6pm, at Far Gohn Brewery, 301 S. East St.Give hungry hogs a Halloween treat this year! Pumpkin donations will help feed and preserve threatened heritage breed hogs. Recycling Halloween pumpkins and jack-o-lanterns promotes sustainable agriculture and benefits the environment. Free Pork Stork product samples and a chance to win a Pork Stork gift basket will be offered during collection. Pork Stork is dedicated to raising awareness for the preservation of threatened heritage breed hogs. For more information visit Porkstork.com or find us on Facebook.

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What’s Happening NOV. 2 CULPEPER COUNTY REPUBLICAN PARTY HOURS

• The Culpeper County Republican Committee headquarters is now open 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. every Tuesday and from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Saturday at 402 S. Main Street, across from the 309 Grill. City parking lot adjacent. Open to the public for campaign information, events, and activities. Yard signs and bumper stickers available. Latest Trump gear for sale. For more information, go to www. culpepergop.org

FILM • “Bridge of Spies”(Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures, 2015) Tom Hanks stars as American attorney James B. Donovan, who is entrusted with negotiating the release of Francis Gary Powers - a U.S. Air Force pilot whose U-2 spy plane was shot down over the Soviet Union at the height of the Cold War - in exchange for Rudolf Abel (Mark Rylance), a convicted Soviet KGB spy held under the custody of the United States. The name of the film refers to the Glienicke Bridge, which connects Potsdam with Berlin, where the prisoner exchange took place. British data-journalist David McCandless wrote that while taking creative license into account, the film is 88.8% accurate when compared to real-life events, summarizing it as "pretty damn truthful, reflecting a general trend in Hollywood towards more historically accurate tales." Directed by Steven Spielberg, this historical drama received six Academy Award nominations including Best Picture and Best Original Screenplay, and won Best Supporting Actor for Rylance. Rated PG-13. 35mm archival film print. 142 min. Free, at the Library of Congress Packard Campus Theater located at 19053 Mt. Pony Rd. in Culpeper, VA. No reservations taken.

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Episcopal Church - Join us in Worship! We offer three Holy Communion Services each week: Sunday at 8 AM or 10:30 AM, Childcare from 9 AM – 12 PM. Wednesday Centering Prayer at 11 AM followed by Healing and Holy Communion at 12 PM. For information: www. ststephensculpeper.net | 540-825-8786 | ssec@ststephensculpeper.net | Address: 115 N. East St., Culpeper | Parking: 120 N. Commerce Street.

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Presbyterian Church, Worship Service 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Coffee Fellowship 9:15 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. Sunday School 9:50 a.m.

FILM • “AMIA Archival Screening Night” (1913–1988) Archival Screening Night has been the centerpiece of every BINGO • Mid-Day Lions Sunday Association of Moving Image Night Bingo. Help support local Archivists (AMIA) conference groups with a fun night of games. Held since 1991. For the first time ever, this at Pepper’s Grill located event usually available only to AMIA at 791 Madison Road in Culpeper members is being made accessible (by Best Western). Doors open at 5 to the public. Now, everyone can see p.m. Games begin at 6:30 p.m. Three the incredible, strange, astonishing, progressives each night, $1,000 jackpot. hilarious, and curious treasures from the world’s moving image archives. CHURCH • Mountain View Composed of 22 films and videos from Community Church's Sermon archives ranging from Rochester to Topic for Sunday, November 3: Alaska, Hawaii, Israel, the Netherlands, "Overwhelmed - Faster...Faster" and back, this program has something Worship Service Times: 8:30, for everyone. The contribution from 10, 11:30 AM. Live Stream available the Library of Congress is an excerpt at 10:00 AM via our website www. from “All-American Newsreel” (made mountainviewcc.net. Children's specifically for African-American audiences) from 1942. This cinematic programs available for birth - 5th Cabinet of Wonders features a grade. We are located at 16088 Rogers Road, behind Brusters Icecream. Small wonderful promotion for a lost Thai groups also meet throughout the week. film, a bizarre antidrug commercial with Alice in Wonderland, a banned 540-727-0297 experimental film from Albania, Josephine Baker dancing the Charleston in wooden clogs, a commercial to buy your own Stonewall action figures, and SHRED IT • Culpeper Medical many more. Digital presentation, 110 Center, a facility of Novant Health min. Free, at the Library of Congress UVA Health System, will host a Packard Campus Theater located at free Shred-it event for the public 19053 Mt. Pony Rd. in Culpeper, VA. No Wednesday, November 6, from reservations taken. 7:30 p.m. 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the hospital’s main entrance, located on 501 Sunset Lane, Culpeper, VA. This event encourages safe disposal of personal and private information and is part of MUSIC • 7:30 p.m. David Leckie the hospital’s participation in Corporate Gilmore: Pink Floyd Experience Compliance & Ethics Week, November at the Jewell Boxx. This is David 3 - 9, 2019. The Society of Corporate Gilmore's tribute to the iconic Compliance and Ethics and the Health band, Pink Floyd. The performance Care Compliance Association (SCCE & will showcase a full band of well-known HCCA) organize Corporate Compliance musicians, Bryan Jacobs, Vincent Vala, & Ethics Week each year and Culpeper Rob Carlysle, Doug Schmit, and Craig Medical Center participates annually to Gilpin, recreating Pink Floyd classics demonstrate how its employees follow from the albums: Dark Side of the the highest standards. Moon, The Wall, and Animals. This will be a Pink Floyd fan's chance to experience the timeless music of a history making band from a group of seasoned musicians. Tickets are $15 LIBRARY • Please join us at and available at jewelltonemusic.com. Culpeper County Library for 540-317-1115. Medicare 101: What you need to know a seminar to be held in the Conference Room on the evening of November 7, 2019 from 6:307:30 p.m. There you will uncover LIBRARY • How do you get a the mysteries of Medicare choices book published? Fredericksburg and changes with Senior Insurance author Rick Pullen, who has had Professional with Innovative Insurance three novels published—his first a Group, Sharon Accardo. Whether you bestseller—will explain at 11 a.m., are new to Medicare, or simply want to Saturday, Nov. 9 at the Culpeper explore your options, this is one evening County Library. If you are a serious you won’t want to miss. writer working on a manuscript and This event is free and open to the public. don’t know the next step to take, or a novice wondering what it would take

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to write and published a book, this seminar is for you. Rick will talk about what it takes to be an author, the book publishing industry and will stay until he’s answered everyone’s questions.

SPAGHETTI DINNER •

Spaghetti dinner Saturday,from 4 to 7 p.m. Adults $10. Kids, 10 and under $6. Meal includes, spaghetti, salad, garlic bread, desserts, and drinks. Profits to benefit operations of jeffersonton Community Center.

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Cancer Society Relay For Life Team, Culpeper United Methodist Church ( C.U.M.C.) Flames is having Spirit Night hosted by Buffalo Wild Wings in Culpeper from 5 to 9 p.m. Help us "Finish The Fight."

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POTTERY• Visit Prancing Pony

Pottery on November 23 and 24 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. when the production studio of Anna Marie Torre Wright will be transformed into a showroom of her wheel-thrown and hand-built stoneware. From distinctive yarn bowls to graceful coiled baskets to mugs and other functional stoneware, there will be something for everyone on your holiday list

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TURKEY TROT • Start your

Thanksgiving Day with a gobblin' good time at Powell Wellness Center's Turkey Trot; runners and walkers of all ages welcome. Register online; early bird registration through November 1 is $20 and includes race shirt. 8:00 am race start at PWC, 1005 Golf Drive, Culpeper. Kids' Fun Run at 9:15 am. Info & registration https:// powellwellnesscenter.org/turkey-trot/

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Vote for Ben Phillips Ben Phillips, a long standing resident of Culpeper with a distinguished military career, needs your vote for East Fairfax Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, November 5. As a devoted husband (wife Kim) and loving father (daughters Victoria and

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Jenkins is right choice for Culpeper County Sheriff With the election for Culpeper County Sheriff rapidly approaching It is time for all the citizens of Culpeper to make a very informed and serious decision on who we want to represent our community. Sheriff Jenkins has proven himself as a true leader in the law enforcement community and under his leadership the Culpeper Sheriffs Office has continued to demonstrate a commitment to community based law enforcement and the commitment to serve and protect the citizens they serve. Sheriff Jenkins has an opponent

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Vote no to Frederick When I heard Megan Frederick was running again for Commonwealth’s Attorney, I thought it must be a joke. Unfortunately, it is very true. I attended the debate and what I heard has compelled me to warn Culpeper not to make the mistake of electing her a second time. The person Megan Frederick describes on the campaign trail is a fictional character. I know this because I personally witnessed the real Megan Frederick while working as an Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney in Culpeper for almost 3 years. From my observations, Mrs. Frederick's focus was simple: Politics. Prosecuting a case was not a top priority for her. Instead nearly every minute of her day was filled with imaginary conspiracies, suspicion and overall chaos and

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Choose Ross for District 27 By now, many of you have heard some version of my story. I grew up in Appalachia on the other side of the mountains and moved here following a teaching job. Eventually, my wife and I realized that we were going to have a baby, and with that realization, came a critical examination of my home, what it should and could be. I began to realize that there’s so much that we, as a Commonwealth do right, but so

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Maddie and granddaughter Cameron), Ben’s family values enhance his strong character. Having served on Town Council for four years and chairing both the Public Works and Town and County Interaction Committees, gives Ben the experience and expertise needed to deal with those important issues facing our Town and County governments today.

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for the position who, although is a respectable candidate, has never demonstrated the leadership this county deserves. Mid management law enforcement experience and a desire to become Sheriff of this county is not what is in the best interest of Culpeper. Sheriff Jenkins and his staff have proven they have the leadership skills, commitment to the community, and dedication and ability to provide the highest level of service for all citizens of Culpeper. My family has first hand knowledge of the professionalism Sheriff Jenkins and his Deputies have demonstrated recently, when a family member was a victim of a violent crime. The actions

her aim was punishing anyone who dared to disagree with her. When deemed necessary, the interest of citizens, of defendants, and even of victims, took a backseat to that. She says she loves Culpeper. What she really loves is the attention, political status and unfettered power she gets being the top prosecutor and she was consumed with finding ways to boost it. She constantly threatened to fire us merely for speaking to anyone not politically aligned with her. I was instructed not to associate with certain individuals during my own personal time. She installed cameras to monitor us and we were frequently called to “emergency” meetings to discuss her imaginary “mole” in the office trying to derail her. These meetings were nothing but sessions of intimidation, threats and ultimatums. She tells the community that she admires and supports law enforcement. I watched her create

much that we need to do better. That moment is 62,000 doors, tens of thousands of phone calls, and tens of thousands of text messages in the past. Now, we sit mere days from the election, and all those days and hours have boiled down to a series of choices. This election is a choice between protecting people with pre-existing conditions, or not. Between fully funding our schools, or not. Between joining the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, or not. Between prohibiting contributions from regulated utilities, or not.

taken by the Sheriffs Office during this difficult time speak volumes to their dedication to duty and commitment to public service. As citizens of Culpeper, we deserve, and need a proven leader who knows the difference between right and wrong, and is willing and able to confront the challenges that law enforcement professionals encounter every day. A vote for Sheriff Jenkins will allow Culpeper to continue to be a safe environment to raise our families in, ensure all citizens are treated fairly and with respect, and continue to ensure the safety of everyone within the county. Glenn and Ronnie Hooper Lignum

an atmosphere so distrustful of law enforcement that it interfered with our ability to work together. She says she’s a strong advocate for victims. To that I ask, when she instructed the office to boycott the victim/ witness program or when she took a victim’s 911 tape from a court file to post on her campaign Facebook page, was this advocating for victims? No, that’s someone who thinks nothing of hurting a victim just so she could silence her critics. She emphasized during the debate that there would be no plea agreements in her office. This made me chuckle because Ms. Frederick hardly ever stepped into the Courtroom to even know what went on. The power of the Commonwealth’s Attorney is not safe with the real Megan Frederick. Vote no again to Megan Frederick. Margarita Wood Bealeton

Between recommitting to the idea of a citizen legislator with term limits, or not. The list goes on, and the choices might, too, except that ultimately the choice is singular. I ask you to choose me to represent you. There is nothing more sacred in a democracy than a person’s vote, and so please know that I ask with a full sense of the gravitas of that ask. Serving you would be the honor of my lifetime. Ronnie Ross Democrat for Virginia Senate, District 27

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home and construction lending at FARM CREDIT. Stop by and say hello to these new team members!

WINDMORE FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS is pleased to announce that Alex Smith will be directing a children's musical titled The First Leon, Uncovering the True Meaning of Christmas. Alex brings years of experience as a performer and as a director. He was a music education/ conducting major at VCU and is currently the Artistic Director for The Blue Ridge Chorale.

CULPEPER CHRISTIAN SCHOOL is pleased to announce the addition of a new member to its Board of Directors: Mr. Stephen Walker! Mr. Walker, a 1993 graduate of CCS, went on to graduate from Virginia Tech with degrees in computer science and math. He then began his professional career with the Department of Defense in cybersecurity, and, later, transitioned to private sector consulting. Currently, he is the director of Advanced Threat Operations for a private technology company. Mr. Walker highly values the education he received at CCS and is thankful his own children and the children of many other families in the community are benefiting from a similar experience. Culpeper Christian School is the oldest and largest private school in Culpeper, serving students in preschool through eighth grade.

NARMADA WINERY is excited to announce awards at the 2019 Sommelier Challenge.- including "Best Cabernet Franc", 2016 Cabernet Franc Reserve Virginia Gold- 93 points; and 2018 Dream Traminette Virginia Gold90 points DOGWOOD VILLAGE would like to recognize the Golden Horseshoe Volunteers for their many contributions to the facility since 1970. This amazing group of volunteers provide compassion and kindness as they support the residents and staff at Dogwood Village through programs, individual visits and assistance with activities. Pictured L-R is Brenda Hutchinson, Volunteer Coordinator receiving a check from President of the Golden Horseshoe Volunteer Corps, Violet Brown. This summer, the CULPEPER COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT tried to address that by adopting an opioid curriculum initiated by a member of the Virginia Beach School Board, whose daughter died of a heroin overdose. Nate Clancy, a member of the Culpeper School Board who pushed for more opioid education, said the curriculum is being added primarily through health classes at different grade levels. Opioids aren’t really discussed until sixth grade, he said, but lessons about medications start as early as first grade. FARM CREDIT is excited to announce the addition of two new loan officers in the Culpeper branch! Hunter Watkins brings a wealth of knowledge with his agricultural background and degree in Agribusiness Management from Virginia Tech. Ron Warner joins the team with 12 years of banking experience and specializes in rural

EXIT CORNERSTONE wishes a warm welcome to our new agent Danny Butters. He has joined the firm and will part of the Butters Team. Congratulations to our 3rd Quarter Top Producers: #1 John Fischer III, #2 Holly Westergaard, #3 The Stuart Team and #4 Michael Butters, Jr.! AMERICAN LEGION POST 330 is pleased to announce that The LEGION Act was signed by President Trump on July 30. It allows any honorably discharged veteran who has served since Dec. 7, 1941 to be eligible to join the American Legion. For more information, call (540) 825-9835, evenings Thursday thru Sunday. THE CULPEPER BAPTIST CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER is now a fully state licensed childcare center. Now that the licensing process is complete, the CDC becomes an additional local opportunity for full subsidy care for those that qualify. Gregg Grunow is the new LIBRARY DIRECTOR OF THE CULPEPER COUNTY LIBRARY as of October 15.

He was most recently the Manager of Library Systems and Support services for the Portsmouth Public Library. Stop in and say “hi” to Gregg and welcome him to Culpeper. MERCHANTS GROCERY COMPANY would like to congratulate Hugh Bayne for his induction into the International Food Distributor Association (IFDA) Truck Driver Hall of Fame. Being inducted into the IFDA Truck Driver Hall of Fame is a lifetime honor. There are over 130,000 foodservice distribution drivers currently on the road, but only those with the best safety records and longevity of service are eligible for the IFDA Truck Driver Hall of Fame. Hugh says “I like working independently and felt being a truck driver would provide a good income. Merchants Grocery, being a locally owned company, had a good reputation in my community and was close to home. Being inducted into the IFDA Truck Driver Hall of Fame is a great honor. There are so many excellent truck drivers in our country, and to be nominated by Merchants Grocery and selected by IFDA is incredible. “ THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF RAPPAHANNOCK GOODWILL INDUSTRIES (RGI) has announced that Stephen A. Cox has been named the new President & CEO of the organization. Steve Cox will fill a position that has been vacant following the retirement of President & CEO Donnie Tolson. Julie Bayless, Vice President for Finance, has served as Interim CEO since Tolson’s retirement in September. Cox will assume leadership of RGI on November 18, 2019. STEELECHICK is proud to announce that owner, Gwendolyn Steele, has been authorized by Order of Culpeper County Circuit Court to Celebrate the Rites of Marriage within the Commonwealth of Virginia in perpetuity. Translated: Gwen is now Ordained!" Employees of R W KILBY WIRE and Water completed the American Red Cross CPR, AED, First Aid recertification course. NARMADA WINERY is excited to announce that their 2016 Yash-Vir has won another gold medal at the Dixie Classic Wine Competition.

welcome new members Culpeper Eagles #4551 Mary Wilson- Auxiliary Secretary P.O. Box 1772 Culpeper, VA 22701 703.201.7162 culpepereaglesaux@gmail.com Non-Profit Clubs & Organizations First County Mortgage Rachel Scott- Loan Originator 601 South Main Street Culpeper, VA 22701 571.606.8269 rachel.scott@firstcountymortgage.com Mortgage Companies Kathy Campbell for East Fairfax Board of Supervisors Culpeper, VA 22701 kathy@settledownrealtor.com Political Candidate;Government The Vintage Nest Bonnie Shank- Owner 700 Sunset Lane Culpeper, VA 22701 540.829.4000 thevintagenestculpeper@gmail.com Specialty Retail Shop;Laser Engraving; Home Decor The Rusty Willow Boutique Sonya Pancione- Owner 129 E Davis Street Culpeper, VA 22701 703.307.8104 Retail Victoria Pressley, Mobile Notary/ Loan Signing Agent Culpeper, VA 22701 630.303.2980 Notary Public Martin’s Store#6454 15371 Montanus Drive Culpeper, VA 22701 540.727.1076 Grocery Store Les Bourgeois Artistry Sparkle Grose, Owner 125 S. East Street Culpeper, VA 22701 202.971.2900 www.lesbourgeoisartistry.com Wanderlust Gifts Cody Long, Owner 155 East Davis Street Culpeper, VA 22701 540.445.5981 Gift Shop/ Glass Blowing Studio

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L E T S E AT ! LETTER TO THE EDITOR

I plan to vote for Denise Whetzel I plan to vote for Denise Whetzel for Culpeper County Treasurer on Nov. 5. I am voting for Ms. Whetzel because growing up with my mother, Pearl Griffin, I learned to appreciate smart competent women. I have known Denise fo ryears and have always found her to smart, professional, informed and someone who is focused on customer service and helping taxpayers in difficult or complex situations. My mother, a Culpeper County Supervisor and the first woman to become Branch Manager of Second National Bank, was Ms. Whetzel's first boss when she went to work in the bank. She remembers Ms. Whetzel as a very smart, hardworking young woman who learned quickly, was always

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As a long time, fairly involved resident of Culpeper and wife of a deceased veteran, true community service is extremely important to me. It amazes me when candidates claim years of volunteerism and community involvement and I have never seen or heard of them. Treasurer Candidate Denise Whetzel is not only a committed volunteer, she comes for a long line of volunteers. Denise has spent many, many years volunteering in our community as a member of the hundredhour club with Second Bank & Trust. She has a long history of attending local civic and volunteer fundraising efforts, baking desserts for local volunteer fire and rescue departments, organzing fundraising efforts for local families in need and contributing to local civic and volunteer efforts. Volunteerism for Denise Whetzel is not about taking selfies of every breathe she takes and posting on Facebook.

professional and was very careful with customers' personal information. As a farmer and a businessman, I have had a number of tax questions for Ms. Whetzel during her time in teh Commissioner of Revenue's Office. She almost always knew the answers, and the few times she didn't know, she found out and got back to me right away. As a Vietnam Vet I know how important it is for the person in charge to know what they are doing. When I need help in the Treasurer's Office, I want the person in charge of the office to know what she is doing. This is why I plan to vote for Denise Whetzel for Culpeper County Treasurer. Taye Griffin Culpeper It's about honest, dedicated, commitment to serving our community. She would never even consider misleading you with photo op posing, trying to stake claim for someone else's labors or taking credit for something simpy for the purpose of a vote. Volunteerism is about community, not about self! Take a good hard look at candidates touting experience and ask yourself "in what?" Take a good hard look at convenient party candidates. Did they become party members right before the filing deadline? Where were some of these people and what have these people done for us up until they decided to run for election? I certainly hope none of the candidates and campaign sign erectors are getting paid by our tax dollars while they are out and about campaigning. On Nov. 5, vote for real, honest, hardworking public servants. We certainly do not need selfie addicts handling our money. Vote for Denise Whetzel, Culpeper County Treasurer. Carrie Harris Culpeper

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Qualifications over politics Election seasons have always been about choosing sides and this year is no different, but what is driving your decision? Gender, race, religion, left, right, if that’s your basis you are simply picking a side versus picking the best qualified. I am supporting Missy Norris White for County Treasurer. I’ve seen comments on how she has made it political by running on the republican ticket. It is an elected position, than in itself makes it political. The job itself is not political, the job is about qualifications. I have known Missy for 30+ years and as her campaign reads, she is the CLEAR choice for Culpeper. Commitment, Leadership, Education/Experience, Accountability, and Responsibility, Missy

represents all of these. Her qualifications speak for themselves. A Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and 25 years of working experience involving the exact duties that will be required of her in the Treasurer’s Office. There is however a letter missing, so let’s use the T from Treasurer for Transparency. Missy didn’t have to run on the republican ticket, but she chose to because she felt it was important to let the county know her views. To me this is the most important trait, not that she have conservative views, but that she is willing to be open about her background. It’s my tax dollars, your tax dollars, I want to know they are in the hands of a qualified leader. Vote Missy White on November 5th. Steve Mills Culpeper

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Former treasurer endorses Norris White Culpeper County voters will have an important decision to make in the upcoming Nov. 5 election as our current Treasurer, David DeJarnette, is retiring. As a former Culpeper County Treasurer, I take a special

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White is right choice for Culpeper County Treasurer This is What We Know For Sure: Missy Norris White is the CLEAR choice for Treasurer of Culpeper County! She was raised in a Republican household with conservative values and learned to ‘agree to disagree’ very early in life as both sets of her grandparents were Democrats. She

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Paul Bates would make an excellent supervisor After serving on the Board of Supervisors for twenty four years and understanding the importance of listening to people, researching issues and loving this community, I feel Paul Bates will make an excellent supervisor for the Catalpa District.

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Walther is best choice for Commonwealth's Attorney I have known Paul Walther for the better part of 20 years. During that time, I have observed him to be a person of great honesty, loyalty and integrity. Paul Walther is: A highly dedicated prosecutor with a combined 30 years of experience at every level in the

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Bates known for his integrity, commitment to community I rarely ever write a letter of recommendation for a candidate, however, in light of the recent ‘unscrupulous’ remarks, I felt compelled to let you know my thoughts on Paul Bates. Granted, I live in a different district from Catalpa, but I realize the magnitude of responsibility that each member of the BoS holds and how it will affect all of us. With

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interest in this position. That’s why I am endorsing Missy Norris White for Treasurer. Missy has all the qualifications to be our next Treasurer. She has the educational background, having a Bachelor of Science degree in Business with a concentration in Accounting from the University of Mary Washington. She has Constitutional Office experience

in her current position as Chief Administrative/Financial Officer for the Culpeper County Sherriff’s Office. All of her current duties and her positive working relationship with the County Administration and the Finance Department will transfer well to the Treasurer’s Office. She has strong collections experience, a much-needed ability, having performed this function for a

large corporation. Equally important is her knowledge of and her lifelong involvement in the Culpeper community. Missy is the ideal candidate for the important position of Treasurer. I ask that you join me in voting for Missy Norris White to be our next Culpeper County Treasurer.

respects ALL people and their value, regardless of their party affiliation, with integrity and fairness. Her allegiance is to God and family first. She is able to keep such a good balance with all of the hard work and effort only by prayer and the grace of God. Prayer helped her to make the decision to announce that she would be running for this position and we have been blessed to be a part of this journey with her.

She is a leader who unselfishly gives back to her hometown by constantly remaining involved in our community. Her commitment to all she does is quite evident in her education, career, work ethics, parenting and her loyalty to all her friends and family. Her Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with concentration in Accounting from the University of Mary Washington has allowed her to gain the 25 years of specialized

training that it takes to make a smooth transition into the Treasurer’s Office. Most importantly, as parents of this remarkable young woman who is driven with this passion to serve and give back to this community we need to add this…. Vote missy norris white for culpeper treasurer….Tell all your friends and family.…We are!

Paul already has a good feel for what the issues are since he has served two years on the Planning Commission and has dealt with some tough issues. He is respectful to the applicants and those who speak at the public hearings. He asks good questions of the applicants and the staff and you can tell he doesn’t make decisions

lightly. It’s also good to know that Paul is a successful businessman and understands budgets and I feel he will consider the taxpayers as he makes financial decisions that will affect our pocketbooks. He will make sure we will get value for our taxes. I can see his love for our community through his support of children’s athletic programs, help organizing the soap box derby

and just being a good friend to his neighbors and friends. Paul is always the first to offer help when he hears someone is in need. Paul will be an asset to this County, so I feel good asking you to join me in voting for Paul in November.

Commonwealth's Attorney office. With multiple thousands of violent and non-violent cases prosecuted, he comprehends the full nature of justice, and has committed his life to it. He is tremendous litigator, always well prepared with relevant and cogent argument. Paul is a true and dedicated public servant who is focused on serving the people of Culpeper County while always respecting the limits of the office.

He is also an exemplary family man who volunteers in the community in many ways. He participates in evertyhing from kids travel soccer teams and lectures to students in the local high schools to taking care of our injured military members and disabled veterans, through the Healing Waters Program. Paul Walther isn't: A politician. He doesn't have the biggest or most signs. Flash

is just not his style. But engage him in a discussion about the law and you see the passion. There are very few elected jobs where knowledge, experience and a thorough understanding of the working landscape are critical. The Commonwealth' Attorney position is perhaps the most important.

that said, I know the Integrity and Honor that Paul represents and feel his Guiding Vision is an asset to the prosperity of our Community as a member of our BoS. Paul and his wife, Donna, have been pillars of our business community for decades, supporting many civic and non-profit organizations . . . not just through monetary sponsorships, but also by volunteering their Time & Efforts for community activities . . . from stacks of fruit boxes lining his business floors during the Annual Future Farmers of America Christmas Fruit

Sale to helping Soap Box Derby drivers from the track at Paul Bates Raceway. Paul has spoken about moving Culpeper forward into prosperity, while keeping our small businesses and local agriculture strong and vibrant. He realizes that we need to control Progress, and not have Progress control us. In many conversations with Paul and his Family, I know that his priorities mirror those of my own family: God, Family, Community/ Country – and in that order! No

matter what may be thrown his way, his integrity and steadfast allegiance to what he holds to be his moral compass, does not waiver. His determination to SERVE his community, during such a turbulent time, is witness to his Love for the County of Culpeper. I humbly ask the residents of the Catalpa District, to please vote for my friend, Paul Bates, as your next Board of Supervisor.

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The Weekly Crossword

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Faith drives Ridgeway My name is Ann Ridgeway, and I am running for Delegate in Virginia’s 30th District. I am a wife, mother, former teacher and juvenile probation officer, and long-time community volunteer. My inspiration for public service began at an early age, as I watched my parents devote nearly their entire lives to helping others. My father was an Episcopal minister and my mother started the Fredericksburg Interfaith Council. Both were extremely active in the civil rights movement.

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Whetzel is right choice for Culpeper County Treasurer For what I am hearing, the race for Culpeper County Treasurer is more or less between two individuals, both currently working for Constitutional Officers. As a Veteran, having spent years working in international business development and more recently in

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Vote for Walther Nov. 5 I am a deputy sheriff in Culpeper County. I have worked with Paul Walther and his staff for almost four years. During that time Paul has repaired the fractured relationship with law enforcement that the previous CA created. Paul and his staff have worked with victims, witnesses and us in law enforcement to ensure justice is served.

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Walther is best choice For Commonwealth’s Attorney: Vote for Paul Walther. He is a good lawyer and a fair minded and good person. Culpeper citizens will benefit greatly from keeping Paul in office as your Commonwealth’s Attorney. I live in Louisa County and served as Commonwealth’s Attorney there from 2000 to 2008. I have practiced law for thirty years. I came to Culpeper in 2008 and served as an

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I have been inspired by legislators such as Butch Davies and Edd Houck, who served honorably in the Virginia General Assembly and worked diligently across party lines to address issues for their constituents. I consider their accomplishments a model for how I would approach my responsibilities as a delegate: serving people, not politics. It seems old-fashioned now in our cynical political environment, but I believe in working in a bipartisan manner for the most productive outcome. I have faith that elected leaders can come together across party lines to serve Virginians, uphold our values, and create

positive change. I’m a native Virginian and have lived in this district for nearly 40 years. My views on our most critical issues are straightforward: I will work to achieve affordable healthcare and mental health services, lower prescription drug costs, and protect coverage for those with preexisting conditions. I believe in giving our youth every opportunity to succeed, and have long been active in programs for young people. I will make education and workforce training a top priority, and seek an increase in educational funding for our rural area. Contrary to what has been stated about me, I will work to keep taxes

low and to protect 2nd Amendment rights. I do believe legislators have a responsibility to address the gun violence issue. Protecting and strengthening our rural economy, including our farms and small businesses, will be a top priority. I believe in honesty, accountability, and common-sense solutions, and I value truth and integrity in politics and in life. Please visit my website at www. ridgewayfordelegate.com for more information or call me at 540.881.0104.

private security consulting, I've done with I would do in any situation when it comes to hiring someone - a bit of time researching the candidates that we, as a community, will be hiring. Denise Whetzel has served the citizens of Culpeper for over 11 years as Master Chief Deputy under the leadership of the Commissioner of the Revenue. Mrs. Wehtzel has dedicated her career to honing her

leadership abilities. Denise has served on bank merger teams, consolidated loan operations centers from multiple banks, and spent a lifetime hiring, training, supervising, managing and evaluating staff. Excellent customer service is vital in any public office, especially those responsible for handling our hard-earned money. Denise has used her decates of finanical and tax

collections experience to serve the citizens of Culpeper face to face and solved our tax issues for many years. If you have had any experience working with her, you will agree that Master Chief Deputy Denise Whetzel is, without a doubt, the best-qualified candidate to serve as our next Treasurer.

Dec. 31, 1995, he continued to work at the sheriff's office, working himself up through the ranks to become Sheriff of Culpeper County 8 years ago. I have watched Scott over the last 8 years and as the department grew

he grew with it. He has a good team of men and women working for him. It's a big responsibility. I'm getting up in years now and I want to thank the people for their support over the years. I've worked most of my life here in Culpeper,

31 years, 1 month as sheriff, 5 1/2 years as deputy sheriff, one year, 11 months with the town police, 2 years in the U.S. Army.

I have worked with several different Commonwealth’s Attorneys in my career. When the last CA took office she immediately set the tone with us in law enforcement by claiming many of us were untrustworthy (among other things). She set up alarms, steel doors and many policies that made coming to her office to conduct routine business difficult at best. Her attitude and demeanor poisoned her staff. It made some of them not trust us either. She

created a large divide between law enforcement and her office. When Paul took office he immediately began to change things. He worked hard to remove all of the barriers between us. He changed the physical barriers and worked with Culpeper law enforcement to improve communication. He and his staff invite us into their office and openly discuss cases. I have never had trouble reaching them day or night when I needed them. Paul has

shown that he cares about more than the “win” in the courtroom. He talks to victims to ensure their voice is heard and that the final disposition of any case is the best for all parties. I ask for you to please vote for Paul Walther for the Commonwealth Attorney of Culpeper County on November 5th. He is the best candidate for Culpeper County.

Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney until I retired in 2013. I have known and worked with Paul throughout that time. Serving as Commonwealth’s Attorney is difficult. Deciding who is chosen is important and should be done with care. The person chosen must have a strong sense of fairness and responsibility. That person is Paul Walther. The Commonwealth’s Attorney is responsible for deciding who is charged with a crime and what crime is charged. This duty is one of many.

So, the job is a big and important one because of how it can impact the lives of ordinary citizens. It consists of a balance of protecting you as a law-abiding citizen and protecting your rights guaranteed under the Constitution. We all benefit when this job is done properly. Our safety is promoted when we incarcerate those who cannot live peaceably among us. Likewise, we strengthen our system of government when we safeguard the rights of citizens. This approach gives confidence that justice and fair play will be observed

and each of us will get a fair shake in Court. So, I have taken the time to go through all these ideas because I know Paul Walther and I know he understands them. He will be fair when fairness is needed and he will tough and unrelenting when you, a citizen, need protection. Vote for Paul Walther. A good man. A good Commonwealth’s Attorney. The best candidate.

Ann Ridgeway Madison

Christian Brielmaier Culpeper

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