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Eight-year-old Wekin Gibson traveled from Orange County to attend the Culpeper Chess Club tournament held last Saturday at the library. Used to playing against his father, he easily took on challengers in this ancient strategic game that retains its popularity. He was confident his Santa's hat would add a festive touch to a serious game. ➤ SEE FULL STORY BY MARSHALL CONNER ON PAGE 4

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Federal civil lawsuit filed against Culpeper County By Anita L. Sherman STAFF WRITER

A decision in April by the Culpeper County Board of Supervisors has created consequences at the federal level. Percolating for several months, the board’s denial of a pump and haul request by the Islamic Center of Culpeper (ICC) last spring has resulted in a 12-page civil action lawsuit: The United States of America, as Plaintiff, versus the County of Culpeper as Defendant. The suit was filed Monday, Dec. 12. At the heart of the complaint is that the county’s action resulted in a “discriminatory denial of a sewage permit to an Islamic congregation that has presented it from building a mosque on land it has purchased from the County.” The suit alleges that the board’s decision violates the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Practices Act (RLUIPA) imposing a substantial burden on the ICC’s religious exercise. The suit further alleges the County treated the ICC and its application for a pump and haul permit differently from other applicants on the basis of religion or religious denomination. In a county press release, dated Dec. 13, those allegations are denied. “The issue regarding a permit for a permanent pump and haul of excrement is a health issue - not a religious one. There presently is no bar to the Islamic Center of Culpeper using its property for religious gathering.” The suit states that the Islamic Center of Culpeper is a non-profit Muslim organization incorporated and existing under Virginia Law. The ICC is a “religious assembly or institution,” as defined by RLUIPA. The suit alleges that since 2011, the ICC has been searching to find a permanent facility to conduct its worship services. In January 2016, the ICC entered into a purchase contract to buy one acre at 14434 Rixeyville Road. It was deemed affordable and located centrally in the county. According to the suit, the ICC purchased the property in April for $15,000. The ICC’s director, Mohammad Nawabe, had contacted the county’s planning and zoning department which then led to discussions with the county’s health department where Mr. Nawabe learned that the soil would not support a traditional septic tank and drainfield and that he would need to apply for a pump

and haul request. The suit alleges that in February, select members of the board were contacted by residents voicing their concern over the pump and haul request. The lawsuit, which reportedly reached the media even before members of the board, declares that the County is in violation of RLUIPA. It claims that a substantial burden has been placed on the religious exercise of ICC and that they have been discriminated against on the basis of religion. It requires that the County “take such actions as may be necessary to restore, as nearly as practicable, the ICC and its members to the position they would have been in but for the Defendant’s unlawful conduct, including but not limited to granting such approvals as are necessary to allow the ICC to use the Subject Property as a place of worship.” The suit further suggests that the County provide RLUIPA training to its personnel to avoid the recurrence of such unlawful conduct. While the property in question has been determined not to be suitable for a traditional septic system and drainfield, the county has reached out to area companies and there are other alternatives on the market that could be explored. One of the assertions by the County is that the applicant failed to provide any information regarding the exploration of readily available alternative sewage systems to address sewage disposal rather than pump and haul. The County contends that even with a denial for the request to permanently pump and haul excrement from the site, the ICC could have secured and can still secure a temporary permit from the local Health Department at any time while it explores the preferred waste management methods (alternative systems) under the Code of Virginia. The County believes the recent lawsuit filed by the Department of Justice against the County is illinformed and meritless. The County intends vigorously to defend its actions. A letter was sent on December 7 from the county in response to correspondence received from the Department of Justice in mid-November. While it was sent prior to learning that the Department of Justice intended to go ahead with their lawsuit, it details their decisions. You can read it in Views, on page 20. Anita Sherman may be reached at anita@ culpertimes.com

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Culpeper Police Department will be conducting a special year-end Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over enforcement during the holiday season. PUBLIC SAFETY

This holiday season, Culpeper Police Department is looking for drunk drivers

This holiday season, Culpeper police will be out looking for drunk drivers as part of a special year-end Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over enforcement mobilization. “Beginning December 16 and continuing into the New Year, you will see stepped up enforcement watching closely for anyone who is driving impaired,” said Chief Chris Jenkins. “We want to keep our roads safe for holiday travelers, so we will have zero tolerance for drunk driving.” With the excitement of holiday parties and celebrations, too many drivers are taking to the roadways after drinking. Data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) shows that any decision to drive while impaired can have serious and even deadly consequences. Nationally in 2015, 35,092 people were killed in motor vehicle traffic crashes, and 29 percent (10,265) died in crashes where the driver had a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) over the limit of .08. From 2011-2015, 14,034 people lost their lives in motor vehicle traffic crashes during the month of December, and twenty-eight percent (3,983) died in a crash that involved a driver with a BAC of .08 or higher. “This ought to be the ‘most wonderful time of the year,’ so we will do what it takes to help save lives by

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As one steps into the Culpeper County Library’s large meeting room what immediately comes to mind is just how much fun a chess tournament can be, all preconceived notions about chess-playing young people are immediately shattered by the smiles and laughter emanating from the room. There was a party-like atmosphere until the seriousness and focus take over at the start of official play at the Culpeper Chess Club’s Tournament for rated and unrated players in elementary, middle and adult levels held last Saturday. The tournament attracted about 30 players of varying levels of age and experience. Trophies were awarded for the top three players in each rated and unrated categories. One could see a wealth of expressions on the faces of young players as they developed strategies, made moves and expe-

rienced victories or defeats. The game of kings was alive and well. “We had a really good turnout. The kids were enthusiastic. For the older players there’s camaraderie among fellow chess players. For the younger ones, there’s the thrill of the pieces and game. There tends to be a major shift in thinking about the game as players hit their teens, though not exclusively. Even with all the competition for a kid’s time out there it’s encouraging seeing the game enduring and thriving,” said Mike Cornell, the tournament’s director. “We had kids from many neighboring counties and it’s encouraging to see the level of support that this club receives from the community.” For young chess players the club fills many roles and teaches many lessons--it tests the mind, it develops strategic thought and it is social. “I’ve learned a lot from chess—I used to

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Culpeper Times • December 15-21, 2016 ➤ Chess, from Page 4 be terrible. I started playing at the age of six. The game really allows for a great deal of growth in many areas. I have played since the days when John Bossong founded the club. Mr. Bossong actually taught me how to play chess,” said Joseph Karstetter, the club’s current president and freshman at Eastern View High School. “The chess club has taught me many things and I have developed some great friendships over the years. There’s also leadership. I recently taught a class on chess etiquette.” One of the most challenging elements to tournament play is the fact that most of the club’s members know each other’s game intimately. A game of strategy “Chess is a great game… sometimes you know the opponent, other times it’s a complete stranger so there are a number of strategies you have to employ,” said Karstetter. “Most of the older players here have played each other so many times that you can often recall what moves they’ll start with or use in certain situations.” Each young player takes something different away from the experience of tournament play. “I like the strategy and the checkmates,” said Grant Bush-Resko, a top-finisher and middle school player. “It’s a chance to play chess and spend time with my friends.” A row of parents awaited the results while their sons or daughters tested their skills. “I have five kids and three of them play chess—they are all here today. I enjoy how they get the opportunity to play against players from many age groups and levels of experience. Chess teaches them so many valuable lessons like how to win, lose or simply learn from both experiences. The club has been great for us as a family,” said Laura Bush-Resko, a mother of three players. One of the tournament’s youngest players wore a Santa hat to add a bit of holiday cheer to the seriousness of tournament play. His eyes flickered across the chessboard ashe pondered a move. “I like playing chess, I learned to play when I was five years old,” said Wekin Gibson, 8, from Orange. “I like playing with my father at home. When I win it’s a great feeling and when I lose…I know that I need a new strategy or move. Does my hat help? We will see.” The chess players are young athletes of the mind playing a game with origins that can be traced back thousands of years to India. This strategic game of pawns, rooks, knights and kings spread through Persian and Arabian civilizations over the centuries and became a game of European nobility. Today, chess has managed to stay popular amid a tidal wave of electronic games. In recent years mankind has pitted its best chess masters in well-published battles with supercomputers. The human mind is a formidable opponent. Bossong’s legacy Originally formed in 2001, the club’s late founder John Bossong brought this popular program to area youth. For Bossong it was an easy evolution from a youth mentor

to chess club founder. It was a true labor of love from the beginning until his untimely exit. Bossong saw the potential in a program that taught so many of life’s lessons on a simple game board. Bossong was also instrumental in helping to save funding for Culpeper County’s Library during county budget cuts over the last decade. He had a strong passion for his community and he steadfastly believed in the power of chess to sharpen the mind. He liked to say, “The game can provide healthy competition and a positive social environment where cupcakes often follow checkmates.” This fun-based formula was simple yet effective, young players met each Wednesday to play chess, socialize and create lasting friendships. The unexpected and sudden loss of Bossong to cancer left the club at an uncertain crossroads. Charity Karstetter, a local pediatric nurse and mother of two young players assembled a small group of club members to rescue a club they had grown to love. “John was a great inspiration to our community—he had an uncanny ability to bring in kids—the outgoing ones and the shy ones. He brought in kids who never even considered playing the game of chess. It had a wonderful social component,” said Karstetter, now a co-leader of the club. “The lowest point was just after John’s death. There was great uncertainty. We dropped to about six players from numbers in the 30s. Fortunately we had a little group of kids from Farmington Elementary, a core group that really recharged the club. We have a few players who played when John ran the club—but over the years we’ve survived and grown largely through word of mouth. We currently have 150 kids on the database and average about 30 at a meeting. Since John’s passing, Louis Torres and I have slowly started to build the club up again.” Bossong was named the Culpeper Times 2009 Citizen of the Year for his outstanding service to the community including his efforts with the Culpeper Chess Club. “The tournament was a great success. Thank you to our volunteers, we couldn't have done it without you. Our next tournament in house won't be until April. But there is a January tournament for anyone interested,” added Karstetter. “Our club is also having an Annual Christmas Party for members and their families.”

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The Culpeper Chess Club meets every Wednesday from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the meeting room at the Culpeper County Library located at 271 Southgate Shopping Center. All ages and all skill levels welcome, even those who have never played. Come learn a new skill. Next meetings are Dec. 21 and Dec. 28. For more information, contact Charity Karstetter at culpeperchessclub@ hotmail.com

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HOME & GARDEN Who made that mark?

One of the reasons I love to write about nature is that it gives me a great excuse to spend time trying to solve the mysteries with which the natural world abounds. Of course, the more answers I find, the more questions I have. Lately I’ve been pondering some signs animals have left behind as they go about their business near my house. Common ones include scat, fur or feathers, tracks on the ground, shelter (such as nests and dens) and holes or scrapes in the ground or on trees. I’m often asked, “Who left that mark?” and finding fresh ones recently spurred me to add to find out more about them. Size, shape and the anatomical part used (beak, teeth, or claws) to make the mark are important keys in figuring out what made it. Looking for one or more of the other signs listed

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here, as well as knowing what animals eat, where they live and other aspects of their behavior can also help in solving the mystery. A series of small holes are, in a way, a bit easier to sort out, since they offer a pattern. But a lot of animals excavate, for various reasons. Ground that appears to have been disturbed but the soil put back could indicate an animal cached food or buried its eggs there, while open holes are more likely to indicate an animal was hunting for food or dug up what it had cached. Canids, from domestic dogs to foxes and coyotes, can sometimes make a mess of a yard as they dig and bite the sod to go after moles underneath. And skunks can make smaller holes looking for insect larvae. One day I observed a skunk racing around my yard, digging small holes everywhere. I guessed it was searching for the larvae of June bugs, judging by the dozens of female beetles that had arrived a few weeks earlier and laid their eggs in the sod. Other beetle species may have done the same, and the skunk may ➤ See Marks, Page 9

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Pileated woodpeckers are highly animated and always on the move, but Tiger Valley resident Bruce Jones managed to get a shot of one taking a rare break. (Page 9) Woodpecker holes in a tree.

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Marks running 2.6-7.8 inches up on this unused, deteriorating utility pole along a forest trail were likely made by a bear leaving messages for other bears through claw, tooth and scent marks.

Culpeper Times • December 15-21, 2016

➤ Marks, from Page 4 also have been attracted to the many ant, bee and wasp in the yard, offering other protein-packed prey prized by many predators. Early this fall, a flock of northern flickers was drilling into the sod in my yard, busier than miners during a gold rush. While this is not a behavior normally associated with woodpeckers, Cornell Lab of Ornithology’s All About Birds website notes that this particular species doesn’t peck wood: “Flickers eat mainly ants and beetles, digging for them with their unusual, slightly curved bill.” Large holes in rotting trees and stumps can be a sign of pileated woodpeckers, the largest of Virginia’s native woodpeckers. The holes they make tend to be rectangular, unique among our woodpeckers. Each hole can be a few inches or more than a foot long, and often run up and down a tree. As well as tearing up rotting trees, the pileated woodpecker also targets decaying stumps and logs laying on the ground. A tulip tree stump in my landlords’ yard was systematically torn up over a few days last summer by a pair of pileated woodpeckers. I had noticed that the stump had been a great host for several species of mushrooms over the year but insects undoubtedly had also taken up residence within the rotting wood as well. The pileateds were probably looking for nests of their main prey, carpenter ants, but they can also “use their long, barbed tongues to extract wood boring beetle larvae (which can be more than an inch long) or termites lying deep in the wood,” according to All About Birds. Other, smaller woodpeckers dig holes in rotting trees, too, and may take up where pileated leaves off. Woodpeckers, insects and mushrooms are all important players in breaking down and recycling the nutrients from dead trees and thus are essential to our ecosystems. Another benefit of woodpecker holes is that they can be adapted by other species to serve as condos. Tiny holes on the sides of humanmade structures or in dead trees are most likely made by carpenter bees. These bees, which reproduce separately rather than in colonies, chew a hole in wood, then make a trench at a right angle inside to

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house their eggs. The holes made by carpenter bees and other insects can in turn attract woodpeckers and other predators, adding to the excavation and the nutrient-recycling process. Extensive scratches, without holes, on a tree trunk, or sign or utility pole, especially along a trail are more likely the markings of a bear. Bears can also mark by tearing out big chunks with their teeth. But perhaps the most important mark bears leave behind, which we humans are likely to miss, is scent, which carries more information about the bear’s gender, health and other physical characteristics. The exact reasons why bears mark has “puzzled naturalists and biologists

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for many years,” according to one University of Tennessee study that aggregated data from several field studies, but social communication seems to be at the heart of the behavior. According to the North American Bear Center, “the majority of this marking is by mature males during the mating season.” At that time, especially, boars (male bears) may be giving a warning to other males or advertising themselves to prospective mates. The height of claw and bite marks likely help convey their size to other boars. Male deer similarly mark their territory, rubbing their antlers on trees (particularly when shedding the “velvet” on new growth) and scraping

the ground with their hooves. They have four major scent glands on their body that help leave scent messages on branches above scrapes on the ground, while leaving more information on the scrapes by urinating on them. As with most male displays, bear and deer leave such marks as a warning to other males, which can help them avoid potentially dangerous face-toface encounters. © 2016 Pam Owen Pam Owen is a writer, editor, photographer, and passionate nature conservationist living in Rappahannock County, in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia. You may reach her at nighthawkcomm@gmail.com

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Community Theatre presents “Sanders Family Christmas.” The bluegrass gospel musical takes place on Christmas Eve 1941, as America and Dennis Sanders prepare to enter World War II. Pastor Mervin Oglethorpe and the rest of the Sanders family send Dennis off with hilarious, touching stories and 25 Southern gospel Christmas favorites. Tickets available online. Adults, $18; seniors 60+, $16; children 3 to 18 years old, $16. Performances Friday, Dec. 16, 8 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 17, 8 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 18, 2 p.m. Located at 4225 Aiken Drive in Warrenton. Visit www.fctstage.org or 540-349-8760.

SINGING • Join in the Second Annual Holiday Sing-a-Long from 10-11:30 a.m. at the Warrenton Community Center located at 430 East Shirley Avenue in Warrenton for a morning of celebrating the holiday season through singing, dancing, and merrymaking! Santa and his elf will be there for pictures. There will be lots of fun for the whole family. We will be collecting cans of soup for Fauquier Family Services as well as diapers and wipes for Fauquier YoungLives! Contact 571-408-3437 or CrescendoMusicLLC@gmail.com

LIST CHRISTMASFILM • The Library of Congress Packard Campus Theatre os ot ph ed am Fr presents “White Christmas” (Paramount, 1954). Bing Crosby Enlargements Nsongand Danny Kaye star I asO a top T n io A R Photo restorat and-dance act who accompanies STO E R Betty and Judy Haynes, a pair O T s ug m HffOee of sister entertainers (played by PCo Vera-Ellen ttlesand Rosemary Clooney) bo ter wa l Meta to the Columbia Inn in Vermont the women are scheduled Calendars where to perform during the Christmas Note cards holidays. Starts at 7:30 p.m. Free, the Library of s Congress Packard rd ca ay Custom holidatCampus Theater located at 19053 Mt. Pony Rd. in Culpeper, VA. No Puzzles CULPEPER COUNTY reservations required. For more Storytimes information, call 202-707-9994. LIBRARY • Santa s ay Tr at 10:30 a.m. Join in for holiday Coasater stories, songs, rhymes, crafts Aprons & T-shirts Metal prints SRebate Items Canvases D R A C Eligible Instant to Y es viIde dL DosA& slid HOlO DVD/digital

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LIVE NATIVITY • The Rappahannock United Methodist Church’s annual Living Nativity is 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the little red shed beside the Rappahannock County Library located at 4 Library Road in Washington. Free and open to all. To take part, contact Judi Burke at 540-631-6103 or jnorthburke@gmail.com.

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DEC. 18

THEATRICAL ARTISTS • Come hear this newly formed group of 12 young Culpeper singers - “Theatrical Artists do Christmas Carols” aged 5-14 perform at IHOP located at 15271 Creativity Drive in Culpeper at 8:15 a.m. Directed by Adriana Bustamante who is Program Director of Arts Education at Windmore Foundation. Phone (240) 377-6432. MUSEUM OF CULPEPER HISTORY • Christmas Open

House from 4-6 p.m. Live music by the Country Troubadours, a wine bar, holiday goodies, and a huge sale of everything in the Museum Shop! Located at 113 S. Commerce Street in Culpeper. All invited; bring your friends to the Museum. Mrs. Santa will be on hand to give out candy-canes.

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FILM • The Library of Congress

Packard Campus Theatre presents “A Christmas Story” (MGM, 1983). Humorist Jean Shepherd narrates this memoir of growing up in Hammond, Indiana, during the 1940s when his greatest ambition was to receive a Red Ryder BB gun for Christmas. Starts at 2 p.m Free, at the Library of Congress Packard Campus Theater located at 19053 Mt. Pony Rd. in Culpeper, VA. No reservations required. For more information, call 202-707-9994.

POLAR EXPRESS INTERACTIVE • For children

of all ages! Come and see "The Polar Express" on the big screen, but it's so much more than just a movie! With "The Polar Express Interactive Experience" you get to participate in the movie. Hot

chocolate and cookies are served at the famous scene, experience the thrills of the journey as the train travels its route, the dash through Santa's Workshop, the Celebration of the Elves, a Keepsake Mug that you can color, a Polar Express Bell, all sorts of fun, and a visit from Santa! Feel free to come in your pj’s and robe. Bring a blanket to sit on the floor. Held at Fauquier High School located at 705 Waterloo Road in Warrenton (enter through front doors). Starts at 3 p.m. Doors open at 2:30 p.m. $6 admission/person. Children must be accompanied by parent/guardian at all times. Sponsored by FHS band and orchestra. Mugs and bells limited to children/supplies limited. First come-first served. Phone 540-422-7300, ext. 1150 or apaul@ fcps1.org.

DEC. 23

CONCERT • Enjoy an evening

with The Cabin Raiders Old Time String Band featuring Kevin Roop, Jason Ashby, and Joe Herrman in the Listening Room at Drum & Strum located at 102 Main Street in Warrenton to begin the Christmas weekend. Concert tickets are $10 at the door and seating is limited so advance purchase is recommended. Children 12 and under are admitted free with parent. Doors open at 7:30 and the concert begins at 8 p.m.For more information on the concert, please contact Drum & Strum at 540.347.7484 or info@drumnstrum. com

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DEC. 24

THEATRICAL ARTISTS • Come hear this newly formed group of 12 young Culpeper singers - “Theatrical Artists do

Christmas Carols” aged 5-14 perform at Lollipop Station located at 179 E. Davis Street in Culpeper at 10 a.m. Directed by Adriana Bustamante who is Program Director of Arts Education at Windmore Foundation. Phone (240) 377-6432.

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CHECKMATE • Culpeper Chess Club meets Wednesday evenings at Culpeper County Library.

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CULPEPER DECEMBER RED KETTLE CAMPAIGN • Salvation Army’s local Red Kettle Campaign kicked off Nov. 17 and will continue until Dec. 24. Look for ringers at Safeway, Giant, Wal-Mart, TJ Maxx, Big Lots and Walgreens. Proceeds support local groups. All three Union Banks in Culpeper County will host Angel Trees. Those who wish to volunteer to ring bells may call 540-3498076 or write Melissa.Dargis@uss. salvationarmy.org. 2016 WHITE HOUSE ORNAMENTS • The Culpeper

Women's Club has the 2016 White House Ornaments for sale. Proceeds are used to award scholarships to a graduate of both Culpeper and Eastern View High School. To purchase an ornament for $23, call Karen Laski (540) 8257008 or Joan Fries (540)547-2545.

DEC. 15

NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH

• Combined Neighborhood Watch Group meeting starts at 7 p.m. in the Culpeper Police Department, Community Room. First guest speaker is E-911 Supervisor Richard Moylan from the Culpeper E-911 Center who will give a presentation on some of the new technology that the E-911 Center is utilizing currently such

DEC. 16

LIBRARY • Santa Storytimes

at 10:30 a.m. Join us for holiday stories, songs, rhymes, a craft and brief personal visits with Santa Claus. For children and their caregivers. No registration necessary. 271 Southgate Shopping Center. Contact Laini Bostian at 540-825-8691 or lbostian@cclva.org

“A Christmas Story” is a holiday classic following Ralphie’s quest for a Red Ryder BB gun. Playing Dec. 18 at Library of Congress Packard Campus.

as SMART 911 and Code Red. Second guests will be members of the Culpeper County Volunteer Fire Department who will provide some winter fire safety tips and cautions. All encouraged to attend. Light fare and refreshments served. Contact Lt. Jeff Dodson at 540-829-5526 or jdodson@culpeperva.gov.

BREASTFEEDING SUPPORT GROUP • While

breastfeeding is a natural process, it can be challenging especially in the early weeks. Pink Cocoon Breastfeeding Support Group meets monthly providing encouragement to new and experienced breastfeeding moms. Led by Pink Cocoons International Board Certified Lactation Consultant Cindy Curtis RN-C, IBCLC, CCE, CD - Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers are encouraged to attend.

Held at Providence Bible Church at 17211 Greens Corner Road from 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Free. Email Cindy@pinkcocoon.com for more information

FILM • The Library of Congress Packard Campus Theatre presents “The Homecoming: A Christmas Story” (CBS-TV, 1971). This made for television movie about a family in depression era rural Virginia was the inspiration for popular series “The Waltons” that aired on CBS for nine seasons. Starts at 7:30 p.m. Free, at the Library of Congress Packard Campus Theater located at 19053 Mt. Pony Rd. in Culpeper, VA. No reservations required. For more information, call 202-707-9994.

FILM • The Library of Congress Packard Campus Theatre presents “White Christmas” (Paramount, 1954). Bing Crosby and Danny Kaye star as a top songand-dance act who accompanies Betty and Judy Haynes, a pair of sister entertainers (played by Vera-Ellen and Rosemary Clooney) to the Columbia Inn in Vermont where the women are scheduled to perform during the Christmas holidays. Starts at 7:30 p.m. Free, at the Library of Congress Packard Campus Theater located at 19053 Mt. Pony Rd. in Culpeper, VA. No reservations required. For more information, call 202-707-9994.

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DEC. 17

CORPS MEETING • Christian Organization of Retired Persons meet for lunch, discussion and inspiration at Reformation Lutheran Church located at 509 S. Main Street in Culpeper. All over 50 welcome. We’ll enjoy “Nancy’s Hot Dogs,” a movie about early American colonies and an entertaining discussion on beginnings of American Freedom as you will have read about in “The Making of America” pages 1-63. RSVP to Al Aitken at (540) 729-0536 or al@iamcorps.org

WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA • The American

Heritage Girls and Trail Life sponsor this year’s Wreaths Across America event at the Culpeper National Cemetery. Ceremony at noon with wreath laying at 12:30 p.m. on the Annex side this year on the Chandler Street side. Wreaths are laid to honor veterans. Contact Director Lance Pridemore at 540-825-0027.

LIVE NATIVITY • Mt Lebanon

Baptist Church will be portraying their 3rd annual ‘A Live Nativity’ at The Ole Country Store from 5 - 8 p.m. This free, outdoor, walk through event will include animals, narration, carolers, kids activity, homemade refreshments and much more. Warm up with hot chocolate and gather around the fire as you listen to Christmas carolers and talk with friends. The event will be held at 18019 Country Store Dr, Culpeper. Continues through Dec. 18. For more info contact MLBC 540 987-8354.

CONCERT• Library of Congress Packard Campus Theatre presents “Martin Family Circus – Live in Concert.” Starts at 7 p.m. Just like a circus — upbeat, unexpected, accomplished, and exciting — the Martin Family Circus aims to bring that same joy and a room full of fun with their heartwarming and lively “music that makes you smile!” delivers soulful family harmony, steeped in traditional roots. Free ticket reservations for this familyfriendly concert available at https:// martinfamilycircus.eventbrite.com

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CHURCH • Mountain View

Community Church's Sermon Topic for Sunday, "Big Christmas - Big Payoff. " Note new service times. Join us at 8:30 a.m., 10 a.m. or 11:30 a.m. Live Stream available at 10 a.m. via our website www. mountainviewcc.net. Children's programs available for birth - 5th grade. We are located at 16088 Rogers Road, behind Brusters Ice Cream. Small groups also meet throughout the week. 540-7270297.

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CHURCH • Christmas pageant

at Christ Episcopal Church located at 14586 Alanthus Rd, Brandy Station, VA. Starts at 9 a.m. Rev. Peter Way. Christmas Eve service at 5 p.m. Located near the light on Rt. 29 and Alanthus Road. All welcome. Contact 540-4393733.

BINGO • Mid-Day Lions Sunday Night Bingo. Help support local groups with a fun night of games. Held at Pepper’s Grill located at 791 Madison Road in Culpeper (by Best Western). Doors open at 5 p.m. Games begin at 6:30 p.m. Three progressives each night, $1,000 jackpot. Food available for purchase. Contact Jim Calhoun at 540-937-1730.

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Come hear this newly formed group of 12 young Culpeper singers - “Theatrical Artists do Christmas Carols” aged 5-14 perform at IHOP located at 15271 Creativity Drive in Culpeper at 8:15 a.m. Directed by Adriana Bustamante who is Program Director of Arts Education at Windmore Foundation. Phone (240) 377-6432.

MUSEUM OF CULPEPER HISTORY • Christmas Open

House from 4-6 p.m. Live music by the Country Troubadours, a wine bar, holiday goodies, and a huge sale of everything in the Museum Shop! Located at 113 S. Commerce Street. All invited; bring your friends to the Museum. Mrs. Santa will be on hand to give out

candy-canes. Check out their new historic calendar. RSVP, 540-8291749.

FILM • The Library of Congress Packard Campus Theatre presents “A Christmas Story” (MGM, 1983). Humorist Jean Shepherd narrates this memoir of growing up in Hammond, Indiana, during the 1940s when his greatest ambition was to receive a Red Ryder BB gun for Christmas. Starts at 2 p.m Free, at the Library of Congress Packard Campus Theater located at 19053 Mt. Pony Rd. in Culpeper, VA. No reservations required. For more information, call 202-707-9994.

DEC. 19

EXPLORE THE NIGHT SKY

• Amateur astronomer Myron Wasiuta will lead fellow night sky watchers at the meeting of the Culpeper Astronomy Club held at the Culpeper County Library. The first part of the club meeting will be held inside the Library from 7 to 8 p.m. At roughly 8 p.m., the club will then move outside to the front of the Library where there will be a telescope to observe the night sky, weather permitting. All ages are welcome, children, teens and adults! A telescope is available for checkout. Myron Wasiuta is currently a member and past president of the Rappahannock Astronomy Club in Fredericksburg. 271 Southgate Shopping Center. Contact Dana Brumbelow at dbrumbelow@cclva.org

SUPPORT • Survivors for Life

Support Group. Support group for those that are affected by the unique grief associated with the loss of a loved one to suicide. Meetings are held on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month at the Culpeper Library from 7-8:30 p.m. Sponsored by Team Jordan and facilitated by Alan Rasmussen, Prevention Specialist for Rappahannock Rapidan Community Services. Contact Alan Rasmussen for further information at 434-8258913 or by email at arasmussen@ rrcsb.org.

DEC. 21

CHESS • Culpeper Chess Club. Meetings are each Wednesday, 6:30 to 8:30 pm at the Culpeper County Library. All ages and all skill levels welcome, even those who have never played. Come learn a new skill! For information about this and other programs, please feel free to call the Library at (540) 825-8691.

DEC. 22

THEATRICAL ARTISTS •

Come hear this newly formed group of 12 young Culpeper singers - “Theatrical Artists do Christmas Carols” aged 5-14 perform in the main lobby at Novant Health UVA Health System Culpeper Medical Center located at 501 Sunset Lane at noon. Directed by Adriana Bustamante who is Program Director of Arts Education at Windmore Foundation. Phone (240) 377-6432.

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What’s Happening JAN. 10 HEALTH • Caregiver Support

Group. 2nd Tuesday each month at Culpeper Library Conference Room from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Discuss issues and possibly find solutions or new ideas. No registration required. If you have questions, contact Kathi Walker at 825-3100 x 3416 or Email kwalker@ rrcsb.org.

JAN. 19 COURTESY PHOTO

ASTRONOMY • Amateur astronomer Myron Wasiuta guides young

star gazers at Culpeper County Library Dec. 19.

DEC. 24

THEATRICAL ARTISTS •

Come hear this newly formed group of 12 young Culpeper singers - “Theatrical Artists do Christmas Carols” aged 5-14 perform at Lollipop Station located at 179 E. Davis Street in Culpeper at 10 a.m. Directed by Adriana Bustamante who is Program Director of Arts Education at Windmore Foundation. Phone (240) 377-6432.

DEC. 26

MUSEUM OF CULPEPER HISTORY • Annual "Get Your

Guests the Heck out of the House" Week. Our 9th year of being open that quiet week between Christmas and New Years - Dec. 26th-30th, 1-5 p.m. daily. Send your guests down to the Museum (half-price for all out of town guests - kids always free. Members and local residents are, as usual, free). Located at 113 S. Commerce St. 540-829-1749.

DEC. 27 FAMILIES OVERCOMING DRUG ADDICTION (FODA) • A support group serving families in Northern Virginia. Meet on the fourth Tuesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. at Culpeper Hospital Conference Room A/B. Access the

room by entering hallway behind elevators in main lobby. Call for more information or just show up. Visit www.MyFodaFamily.org or contact Caroline at (540) 316-9221 or My FODAFamily@gmail.com

JAN. 6 BINGO • VFW Post 2524 will

resume Friday night bingo sessions after a several month hiatus. Doors open at 5 p.m., play starts at 6:45 p.m. Guaranteed $1,000 jackpot, regular games pay $100 if over 90 players. Only upstairs seating available, and the facility is non-smoking. For further information call 825-3424.

JAN. 7 LIFE AFTER LOSS • Novant

Health UVA Health System Culpeper Medical Center is hosting Life after Loss, a support group for women who have lost a newborn or pregnancy. A licensed clinical social worker leads the group. Education and support are provided. Topics include: experience of loss, anatomy of grief, loss of role, challenges of mourning, adapting to loss, ritual and renewal. Registration is recommended. For more information, please call Laura Nicholson at 540-829-8807. First Saturdays of each month from 2-3 p.m. Located at 501 Sunset Lane.

BOOK CLUB • The Friends of the Library Third Thursday Book Club discusses “The Eighth Day” by Thornton Wilder. At once a murder mystery and a philosophical story, this novel takes place in a mining town in southern Illinois and is about two families blasted apart by the apparent murder of one father by the other. Meets at 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. New members welcome. Read the book and come. Held at Culpeper County Library at 271 Southgate Shopping Center. Phone 540-825-8691.

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MUSICAL • The Fauquier

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DEC. 17

GumDrop Square and Santa’s Secret Shop, a Warrenton tradition, features beautiful decorations and a visit and one complimentary photo with Santa. Afterward, children can shop for $2 gifts and have them wrapped. Free admission. Open every weekend through Dec. 18. Friday, Dec. 16, 6 - 9 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 17 10 a.m. 2 p.m., Dec. 18 1-3 p.m. Located at 2 Courthouse Square in Warrenton. Info at PartnershipForWarrenton. com

HOLIDAY DANCE AND CONCERT • Hear the great

music of the Big Band Era and beyond, played by the 17-piece Silvertones Swing Band, featuring vocalists including an Andrews Sisters-style vocal trio! Come swing into the holidays at the Marshall Community Center located at 4133-A Rectortown Road, Marshall from 7-9:30 p.m. The band will playing holiday classics like Jingle Bells, Let It Snow, Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree, and Frosty the Snowman, plus many more. Dance lesson, promptly at 7 p.m., and refreshments included in $10 admission. Contact Program Coordinator Samantha Griffith at 540-422-8580

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What’s Happening EVENTS FOR CULPEPER, FAUQUIER, MADISON, ORANGE AND RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTIES

FAUQUIER COUNTY DEC. 17

LIVE NATIVITY • Mount Horeb will be holding its annual Live Nativity from 6-8 p.m. Indoor and outdoor activities. Costumes provided for children to dress up and become part of the Christmas story. Hot beverages and baked goods served along with indoor craft activities for the children and carol singing. 10867 Elk Run Road in Catlett. Phone 540-788-9838 or mounthorebumc@gmail.com

DEC. 18

POLAR EXPRESS INTERACTIVE • For children

of all ages! Come and see "The Polar Express" on the big screen, but it's so much more than just a movie! With "The Polar Express Interactive Experience" you get to participate in the movie. Hot chocolate and cookies are served at the famous scene, experience the thrills of the journey as the train travels its route, the dash through Santa's Workshop, the Celebration of the Elves, a Keepsake Mug that you can color, a Polar Express Bell, all sorts of fun, and a visit from Santa! Feel free to come in your pj’s and robe. Bring a blanket to sit on the floor. Held at Fauquier High School located at 705 Waterloo Road in Warrenton (enter through front doors). Starts at 3 p.m. Doors open at 2:30 p.m. $6 admission/ person. Children must be accompanied by parent/guardian at all times. Sponsored by FHS band and orchestra. Mugs and bells limited to children/supplies limited. First come-first served. Phone 540-422-7300, ext. 1150 or apaul@ fcps1.org

DEC. 23

CONCERT • Fauquier Community BaEnjoy an evening with The Cabin Raiders Old Time String Band featuring Kevin Roop, Jason Ashby, and Joe Herrman in the Listening Room at Drum & Strum located at 102 Main Street

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The Cabin Raiders Old Time String Band performs at Drum and Strum in Warrenton Dec. 23. in Warrenton to begin the Christmas weekend. Concert tickets are $10 at the door and seating is limited so advance purchase is recommended. Children 12 and under are admitted free with parent. Doors open at 7:30 and the concert begins at 8 p.m.For more information on the concert, please contact Drum & Strum at 540.347.7484 or info@drumnstrum. com

DEC. 31

FIRST NIGHT WARRENTON • A New Year’s Community Celebration of the Arts featuring 50 live, indoor performances in various locations in Old Town Warrenton. Non-profit alcohol free event for the entire family. Sponsored by Bluemont Concert Series. $10/person, $8/seniors 65+/$5/children 3-12, under 3 free. Starts at 7 p.m. until midnight. Contact 540-955-8186 or info@ Bluemont.org

RAPPAHANNOCK ORANGE COUNTY COUNTY DEC. 17 DEC.17

CONCERT • Barnes and Hampton Celtic Consort perform a “Celtic Christmas Concert” 4 p.m. at Castleton Theatre House. Renowned Celtic musicians Linn Barnes and Allison Hampton, flutist Joseph Cunliffe and percussionist Steve Bloom offer music with Christmas readings by D.C. radio/ TV personality Robert Aubrey Davis. Tickets ($20 to $40) are available at 540-937-3454 or castletonfestival. org. LIVE NATIVITY • The

Rappahannock United Methodist Church’s annual Living Nativity is 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the little red shed beside the Rappahannock County Library. Free and open to all. To take part, contact Judi Burke at 540-631-6103 or jnorthburke@ gmail.com.

CHRISTMAS AT ELLWOOD MANOR • Friends of

Wilderness Battlefield will host the 8th annual event called: A 19th Century Christmas at Ellwood Manor. The doors open at 9 a.m. and guests may visit until closing at 2 p.m. The 18th century home will be decorated for the Christmas season by the Fawn Lake Garden Club. Santa will welcome children of all ages from 9 a.m. noon. See arts and crafts while you wait. Live music by Evergreen Shade from noon - 2 p.m. Friends of Wilderness Battlefield volunteers share history of the home. Free and open to the public. Directions from Culpeper: Take Virginia Route 3 eastbound approximately 18 miles to the stoplight at Virginia Route 20, where you will turn right. Then, in 0.6 miles, look carefully on the left for the “Ellwood” sign and the gravel drive. Turn left into the drive; the parking area is at the end, in 0.4 miles. Visit www.fowb.org or 540972-5668

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Board responds to DOJ litigation Editor’s Note: This letter was sent December 7, 2016 to Onjil McEachin, Trial Attorney with Housing and Civil Enforcement Section, Civil Rights Division, United States Department of Justice. On December 12, 2016, the federal civil suit was filed in the United States District Court Western District of Virginia. Dear Ms. McEachin: I write to you on behalf of Culpeper County (the “County”) in response to the letter dated Nov. 10, 2016, postmarked November 14, 2016, and signed by Sameena Shina Majeed. The County is dismayed by this letter. The County has cooperated fully with the Department of Justice (DOJ) and is disappointed that the Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division has authorized the filing of litigation against the County. This situation does not warrant federal intervention or litigation. The County requests that DOJ thoroughly review the voluminous records which the County has voluntarily provided, and reconsider its position. The County has acted in good faith and in complete compliance with all federal, state and local laws. The DOJ has not provided a report or analysis of its findings to the County, or engaged in substantive dialogue through legal counsel concerning its findings. DOJ has a public obligation to be forthcoming, and not just threaten. No Violation of RLUIPA Absolutely no law or fact supports a complaint alleging that the County implemented a land use regulation that imposed a substantial burden on religious exercise or that discriminates against the Islamic Center of Culpeper (ICC) on the basis of religion or religious denomination in violation of the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Practices Act (RLUIPA). The County feels strongly that the instant facts do not fall within the purview of RLUIPA. The County has implemented no land use regulation that imposes any burden,much less a substantial burden, on any religious exercise or a regulation that discriminates against religious entities on the basis of religion or religious denomination. Yet land use regulation is the focus of RLUIPA, not the handling of sewage. See 42 U.S.C. § 2000cc. Importantly, as I have previously advised, the County Zoning Ordinance provides that, in each and every of its zoning districts, religious institutions, places of worship, and other ancillary uses normally associated with

congregational worship, such as churches, parish houses, rectories, parsonages, seminaries, and Sunday schools, are (with emphasis) a byright use. Further, there are no County zoning regulations or land use limitations applicable to religious institutions places of worship, and other ancillary uses. The permit application in the instant case concerns a request of the ICC to haul feces (sewage waste) away from the subject-site and about the County. This process is known as “pump and haul.” It involves storing the excrement on site, picking it up potentially months later, and carrying it to another site for disposal. This issue concerns a quintessential health matter, management and disposal of excrement, and not the use of the land as or by a religious entity. Moreover, the County’s action does not prevent the ICC from locating to the site. Thus, the County imposed no burden on the ICC’s ability to engage in religious exercise. The ICC’s application earlier this year to the County Board of Supervisors (the “Board”) sought a permanent permit to dispose of excrement by hauling it away from the site and upon the roads of the County. The ICC did not investigate or explore any of the preferred methods of disposal of the feces, as expressed under Virginia law. The County’s local Zoning Ordinance and land use regulations simply do not apply. Rather the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia and the regulations of the Virginia Department of Health apply. When presented with the issue, the Board engaged in full and fair reflection concerning the matter of waste management. Several factors were considered attendant to the review of the application as to the pump and haul/sewage waste management permit, including but not limited to: -the failure of the applicant to provide appropriate or any current information regarding the ability of the site to maintain a traditional sewage system; and -the failure of the applicant to provide any information regarding the exploration of readily available alternative sewage systems to address sewage disposal rather than by pump and haul. Due to the missing information, the Board reasonably denied the request to permanently pump and haul excrement from the site. Even upon this denial, the ICC could have secured and can still secure a temporary permit from the local Health Department at any time, while it explored the preferred waste management methods (alternative systems) under the Code of Virginia. The ICC should have explored alternative systems before petitioning the Board. Where a site cannot support a traditional drain field and/or septic

system, many alternative methods are readily available to treat the feces on site in an environmentally sound manner. These methods are akin to a mini-sewage treatment plant and offer a more efficient and sanitary solution than the pump and haul approach. The Virginia Administrative Code (VAC), which governs human waste removal, provides that pump and haul should be an unusual circumstance. Moreover, pumping and hauling on a permanent basis (for over one year) is prohibited by Virginia law unless done under the auspices and supervision of a government entity. These restrictions are not surprising given that the pumping and hauling of waste can result in contamination not only on the site from which the feces are pumped and the one into which they are pumped but also dripping along roadways and other property during transport. II. Same factors considered in reviewing previous applications Review of every previous determination of the applications and the records attendant thereto for a pump and haul permit reveals that in all 23 previous applications, the same lawful and appropriate factors were considered by the Board, just as in the case of the ICC. Those factors include, but are not limited to: Was the request attendant to an existing structure whereby an emergency of a failing traditional septic system (i.e. in ground field) prompted the request? Was the request temporary in nature and limited to a term certain? Was the proposed site to be serve within the water sewer master plan such that it was reasonably contemplated that one day it would be served by public water and sewer or other sewer treatment plant? Was alternative systems (which properly disposed of the sewage onsite) explored and exhausted by the applicant, etc.? It is clear that these factors are not land use considerations as contemplated by RLUIPA. They are health issues. Even if the pump and haul permit were under the purview of RLUIPA, there is no singling out of the ICC on the basis of religion. Many of the prior applications involved the Brandy Station area which is an area located in the general vicinity of the airport and/or other areas slated for extension of public water and sewer facilities. (A map was provided to you of this contemplated service area). By contrast, the ICC application was for a site in an area that is not currently slated for public water and sewer services. This is very important because, as the VAC notes, pump and haul is intended to be temporary. To date, the ICC has provided no information to the County indicating that the pump and haul

operation is intended to be temporary. Further, only one church was previously permitted for pump and haul when no structure was existing on the site. In that instance the Health Department supported the application because the structure was to be built near the Town water supply. Unlike that application, the ICC wants to demolish the structure and rebuild from scratch without seeking Health Department assistance or support. In addition, this Board has spent time studying its responsibilities under its VAC general permit which allows it to grant pump and haul permits. The Board has become increasingly concerned about its legal obligation to supervise the pumping and hauling. It has concluded that it needs to revise its regulations in order to make clear its expectations of permittees and to capture in writing the expectations it has of applicants in reviewing their applications. That process is ongoing and a report will be made to the Board within the month. Granting a vacant property a permit permanently to conduct a pumping and hauling operation after building a new structure while the Board is in the midst of revising its regulations does not make any sense. Consequently, the Board acted properly in denying the application. Finally, the ICC is not precluded from filing for a new application for a pump and haul permit. Importantly, it is not precluded from using alternative septic systems or consulting with the Health Department on whether a traditional septic system can be utilized. III. DOJ should reconsider As noted, the County acted in good faith, and provided complete and thorough timely responses to the DOJ. The County furnished over 1000 pages of responsive documents and other information. At DOJ’s request, the County Administrator and the Planning/Zoning Director met with the DOJ and cooperated in extensive interviews. In addition, each and every member of the Board agreed to meet with the DOJ and be interviewed. The DOJ elected to interview a majority of the Board members and these interviews were conducted by two DOJ attorneys, including a federal prosecutor. The Board’s willingness to aid the DOJ with its investigation is itself precedential. The lack of any DOJ report, the absence of the release of any specific findings, and the absence of any substantive dialogue through counsel as to the identified concerns of law and fact are very troubling. These omissions on a matter that DOJ indicates is so important suggest that DOJ is proceeding rashly and precipitously. ➤ See BOS, Page 22

Culpeper Times • December 15-21, 2016

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Second Amendment rights need to be protected State Sen. Barbara Favola (D-31st) has recently announced her intention to require a study of the cost and feasibility of a firearms registry in Virginia. Her proposal should be recognized for what it is and steadfastly opposed. In addition to being unlawful under federal law, such a firearms registry would not address the issue Sen. Favola uses to justify its existence. Most importantly, a firearms registry is only the first step in restricting the Second Amendment rights of law-abiding citizens. Any restriction compromises our liberty and safety as individual citizens, and compromises our collective security.

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‘Thank You’ from Culpeper ‘92 Lions Club Culpeper '92 Lions Club held its 11th annual Santa Breakfast on Dec. 3. We wish to thank all who helped to make this a joyful and successful event. Thank you to our local newspapers, the Star Exponent and The Culpeper Times, Susan Humphreys of CCPS Community Corner newsletter, Culpeper Media Network, Denise Walker for her post, and the many local businesses and churches who displayed our posters. You all helped us to get the word out. Thank you to Culpeper Presbyterian Church for providing us the lovely space and to their Secretary, Linda Cunningham, for her gracious support. Thank you to Merchant's Grocery and Walmart for their generous contributions. And thank you to all who attended our breakfast and added to our funds by purchasing gifts from the Santa Shop, buying breakfast, or simply donating. A very special thank you to Ray

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Girl Scout leaders needed in Culpeper community Dear Culpeper Community: Do you want to make a difference in a girl’s life? Be a Girl Scout Leader! Leaders have as much fun as the girls. Girl Scout leaders are needed in Culpeper. Troops consist of two grades, and each troop has 2-3 leaders. The average size troop is 12 girls. If you have a daughter, she will be automatically

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Our Founding Fathers, understanding the wisdom and necessity of our right to bear arms, enshrined that right in the Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. That right is also protected by the Constitution of Virginia. Every branch of government – judicial, legislative, and executive -- has reaffirmed that right. The Senator’s attempt to commit taxpayer dollars to the study of a patently illegal firearms registry is disturbing. Her baseless supposition that “a registry could help the state identify where and why gun violence is prevalent and potentially whether there should be more restrictions in areas of heavy crime” is even more troubling. If gun violence is the Senator’s true concern, she would do well to tailor her legislative agenda to the criminals committing gun crimes, rather than seeking to curtail the

and Helen Peter who were our beautiful, fun, and lovable visitors from the North Pole. The children loved you and their parents have pictures to treasure of their children with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Thank you to Greg Harpine and Kim Lillard of White Dove Studios for bringing their very talented students to perform so superbly: One Voice -- Thomas Windsor, Paul Windsor, Damian Masson, Adele Masson, Emma Haught, Olivia Haught, Abby Shrader, Sarah Shrader, Kendra Callahan, Madison Callahan, Cammi Easter, Mikki Easter and Megan Canavan; Praise Team -- Beth Whitt, Bruce Jacobs and Tyler Johnson; and students Isabella Amirgholi, Justin Bellusci, Jacob Dawson, Bryce Dutter, Grace Faulk, Sarah Lane, Walker Lutz, Will and Mackenzie Mize, Ethan Mozeleski, Ethan and Ebony Murnock, Samantha Stachitas, Rene Pullin, Tatiana Cozdeba and Tyler Johnson. We thank two very capable and wonderfully helpful Leos, Leah Wical and Jessany Ventura, and Leo faculty sponsor at EVHS,

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Second Amendment rights of lawabiding citizens. This proposal, even if it could get past the illegality of a firearms registry and our rock-solid Second Amendment rights, is merely a smoke screen for a transparent attempt to restrict Second Amendment rights. As a citizen, I will strongly resist any attempt to limit my Second Amendment rights. As Sheriff, I will always do everything within my official power and discretion to see that our constitutional rights, including those rights under the Second Amendment, are protected. Law-abiding citizens will see this measure for what it is, and should declare their opposition to any attempt to limit their freedoms. If not, our safety and security will be compromised. Scott H. Jenkins Sheriff, Culpeper County

Chris Bostic, for greeting, serving, and cleaning up with a smile. We couldn't have done it without these extraordinary, energetic helpers. Also we thank Kim Jebson and Hannah Adams for face painting, Sarah Adams, Rusty Montgomery, Dolly Brunk, Chloe Geronymaki, Catherine League, Will Adams, Tom Hennaman, David Durr, and our fellow Lions from MidDay, Paul Ward, Chuck and Lynn Garver, for their gracious and muchappreciated help all around, and Dawn Lion Larry Brooks for his help with SPOT vision screenings of 19 children. And finally, we thank those in the community for coming and being a part of our fun family event. All of the approximately $900 in proceeds will go to Culpeper Manna Ministry. If, inadvertently, we have failed to recognize anyone who assisted before, during or after, we apologize and thank you also for helping to make our event a success.). Sandra Kidwell Culpeper '92 Lions Club Santa Breakfast Chair

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR assigned to your troop. Local training is available online and in Culpeper. As a Girl Scout Troop Leader, you’ll have the opportunity to introduce girls to new and exciting experiences every day and show them they are capable of anything they can imagine. You will be their cheerleader, guide and mentor, adventure maker, confidence builder and everyday life changer. You can be the inspiration a girl needs to discover her inner rock, and she will be forever grateful.

Imagine the smiles, the excitement and the memories made - those are the moments you will share in Girl Scouting. It will be rewarding and fun, and you will make a powerful impact. Here’s your big chance. If you are interested in becoming part of the Culpeper Girl Scout family, please feel free to contact me.. Pearl Jamison culpepergs@gmail.com (540) 937-0901

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Culpeper Human Services needs your help Dear Friend of CHS: Culpeper is a wonderful, caring place to live. We are benevolent to those most in need, especially our elderly, our disabled, our needy children, our homeless, and our working lowincome families who work every day but still struggle to make ends meet. Culpeper Human Services receives federal and state funding for heating and cooling assistance, but each year these funds continue to be reduced. Because of the high need, but low funding, Culpeper Human Services created our own local program called

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"Keep A Family Warm" to continue to help individuals and families. "Keep A Family Warm" gives assistance to families who do not have power in their homes for heat, but also to help power other things like medical equipment including power for nebulizers and oxygen tanks, refrigeration for diabetic medications, cooling devices like fans for the elderly just to name a few situations. We coordinate the help we give with our community partners at Columbia Gas, Virginia Dominion Power, Quarles through Piedmont United Way, and area churches, so we can avoid duplication and maximize our donated dollars. In calendar year 2015, the community donated $5,515 to Keep A Family Warm. In calendar year 2016

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so far, the community has responded by donating $4,474. For this we thank you! You have helped us serve many local people who need help right here in Culpeper. I am writing this letter to come to you once again to ask for your help. Unfortunately, we still have many individuals and families who struggle to keep their homes warm in the winter and cool in the summer. Culpeper Human Services (CHS) is asking that you consider making a monetary contribution to our "Keep A Family Warm" program to continue to assist these families and be a part of the good will of the season. All money donated goes directly to help those in need, and no money is used for administrative costs. Can we

count on you to be part of this effort? Any amount will be greatly appreciated not only by us but especially the recipients. If you are so inclined, please send your tax-deductible donation to: Culpeper Human Services, ATTN: Doris Clatterbuck at P. 0. Box 1355, Culpeper, Virginia 22701. Please know that your contribution will help make our community a better place for everyone. We ask that you indicate "Keep A Family Warm" on your check in the memo section and a receipt will be mailed to you. Thanks for your kind support and we wish you and yours a very safe and happy holiday season. Lisa A. Peacock Director Culpeper Human Services

Nearly 700 to receive degrees/certificates at Germanna’s fall commencement

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Six hundred and eighty-one Germanna Community College students will receive degrees and certificates when GCC holds its Winter 2016 Commencement ceremony at 7 p.m. on Dec. 19 at the University of Mary Washington’s Anderson Center. Student speaker Humna Sharif is a native of Pakistan. Her parents brought her and her siblings to America three years ago to get a good education. She says graduating from Germanna validates her parents’ dedication and sacrifices. She says she hasn’t forgotten where she came from and feels an obligation to take full advantage of the opportunities presented here, then give back, making a difference. The graduate speaker will be Stafford Sheriff’s Office Maj. John McAlister. He’s a lifelong Stafford resident, a graduate of Stafford High School,Germanna, Virginia Commonwealth University and of the 260th session of the FBI National Academy Associates. He has been with the Sheriff’s Office for 20 years. Maj. McAlister, 47, was promoted to Commander of the Operations Bureau in July of 2016. He’s a U.S. Navy veteran. Germanna's Nursing and Health Technologies Convocation and nurse pinning ceremony will be held at 2 p.m. on Dec. 19 at the UMW Anderson Center.Both ceremonies are open to the public. No tickets are required. These Germanna Scholars program students from Eastern View and Culpeper High schools received their associate degrees at GCC's Spring 2016 Commencement.

➤ BOS, from Page 20 We, therefore, ask that DOJ reconsider filing suit. DOJ can certainly follow the County’s current efforts to improve its processes with respect to

pump and haul permits, which may include removing itself from such an approval role. Certainly, the DOJ has many more intractable issue to handle. However, please be advised that, if DOJ proceeds

with litigation, the County will vigorously defend its actions. I am available to discuss these matters with you, please do not hesitate to contact me at the above address or via email at bjalexis@culpepercounty.

gov. Thank you for your time and consideration. I remain Very truly yours, Bobbi Jo Alexis County Attorney

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Hiking the Inca Trail: Part 1 ON THE TRAIL Ashley Mullins

Editor’s Note: Culpeper adventurer Ashley Mullins shared with our readers her exploits hiking the Appalachian Trail last year. She hasn’t stopped hiking this time to the country of Peru.

Hiking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu is on many of people’s bucket lists. Machu Picchu is considered one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, constructed by the Incas around 1450 A.D. Besides Machu Picchu the Incas also built an elaborate road network across Peru and the surrounding countries connecting temples, waysides, and lookout towers. Technically there are Inca trails scattered all over Peru but “The Inca Trail” is actually the path that Harem Bingham followed back from Machu Picchu after “discovering” the ruins in 1911. Today 70 percent of the Inca Trail is the original Inca masonry. In late September Poppins, Porter, and I set out to check this famous trail off our bucket list. Hiking the Inca Trail surprisingly required few necessities and little experience. All one needs to complete the Inca Trail is motivation and some auxiliary cash. The Inca Trail is famous, unique, picturesque, and (in terms of famous treks) insanely short. The entire trail is only 26 miles long. All these characteristics factor into

the trail being extremely popular for “tourist” trekkers - a popularity the Peruvian tourism bureau has noticed. Numbers on the trail are now strictly regulated and permits to hike can only be purchased through Peruvian travel agencies. At least 2,000 people are hiking the trail on any given day during the peak season. Besides regulating numbers, trekkers MUST be accompanied by a Peruvian certified guide (which the travel agencies are happy to provide) and everyone MUST camp in designated campsites. Besides the huge payday, these regulations are in place to ensure the diverse ecosystems and archaeological sites along the trail are protected. Along the 26 mile trail a hiker will experience three distinct ecosystems. Day one on the trail consists of dry sparse mountains, a few Inca ruins to be viewed from afar, and sporadic small homesteads. Basically a nature walk, day one was interesting yet short and easy. Day two has the “cloud forest” at an altitude of more than 10,000 feet. Day two also holds the most difficult portion of the trail known as “Dead Woman’s Pass”- basically a harsh reality check for those who live close to sea level. I told Poppins “I might be dying…” no less than 12 times on day two. Day three consists of the jungle but we will get to that in a future article. Altitude is our current foe. We had encountered altitude earlier in Peru and knew it was much harder to hike above 10,000 feet due to the lack of oxygen. Just hike it slow and you will be fine. That’s not what Poppins and I did. We were hiking in a

12 person group and since other people were around, we of course turned it into an unspoken race with our fellow travelers. Porter was having none of our foolishness and hiked her own hike (because she was the smart one). Poppins and I resorted to our old AT pace and it felt good being back in our stride until we hit “Dead Woman’s Pass.” The pass is the highest ascent on the entire trail at 13,800 feet. A half mile from the crest of the pass Poppins and I were gasping for air so badly that we would count off 20 steps aloud and then take a 30 second break. We repeated this process until we reached the top, which took a vexingly long time. Eventually we crested the pass. At the top I felt that the pass should be renamed “Puffing Woman’s Pass” or “Cursing Woman’s Pass” but I guess those aren’t as interesting for the

hikers. Eventually everyone else made their way to the top of the pass, fatigued yet motivated because the hardest part of the trail was now behind us and we were drawing closer to Machu Picchu. Everyone descended the pass into a campsite tucked away in the mountains surrounded by rolling rivers of clouds. We were all cold, wet, tired, yet felt accomplished. Our guide, Freddie, told us the next day was going to be the most beautiful and we all fell asleep feeling like we were about to be rewarded for all our hard work. P.S.It is called “Dead Woman’s Pass” because it looks like a female figure in the supine position and it is probably the way most trekkers feel upon reaching the top.

PHOTO COURTESY OF ASHLEY MULLINS

Poppins, Porter, and Stoat with Inca Trail companions at the top of "Dead Woman's Pass in Peru."

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Wendy’s is open ➤ Planned to re-open in October business began accepting customers this week By Anita L. Sherman STAFF WRITER

It didn’t take long for Culpeper to welcome back Wendy’s to its list of fast food offerings. This week, lines of cars waiting in their drive thru plus lines of customers and packed tables inside tell the story. Wendy’s is back in town. Planned to reopen mid-October, construction took a bit longer. At close to 3,500 square feet, the concept for the new building was approved last May by the town planning commission. Wendy’s owner Big Bear Holdings, R &L Foods, out of Winchester

received a $926,000 condemnation settlement when the construction of the adjoining roundabout traffic circle impacted access to their restaurant. The former building had been in that location since 1986. Founder Dave Thomas introduced Wendy's to the American public in 1969 in Columbus, OH. Wendy's claim to fame centered on serving fresh and never-frozen burger patties. The fast-food also often receives credit for the introduction of the drive-thru window. Today, Wendy's operates more than 6,500 locations worldwide and employs more than 40,000 workers. Located at 872 N. Main Street, Wendy's offers patrons burgers and specialty burgers, salads, fries, baked potatoes, chicken sandwiches and nuggets, Frosties, and soft drinks. From the looks of it, patrons appear delighted that Wendy’s is open, alive and well and living in Culpeper.

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Culpeper County Sheriff's Office: Dec. 7-13

Following are the county police reports from Dec. 7-13. Reports are provided by the law enforcement agency listed and do not imply guilt, however are the charges placed by the CCSO. Dec. 7 James Bucky McCloud, 31, 5000 block N. Seminole Trail, Madison, assault and battery - simple Robert Randy McCloud Jr., 37, 5000 block N. Seminole Trail, Madison, assault and battery - simple Dec. 8 Calvin Leroy White, 50, 13000 block Eggbornsville Road, Culpeper, DUI Thelbert Roger Hall Jr., 35, 14000 block Rixeyville Road, Culpeper, failure to appear Damion Frederick Bowman, 44, 2000 block High St., Portsmouth, VA, contempt of court Dec. 9 Lorna Michelle Yates, 60, 900 block N. Main St., Culpeper, possession of marijuana (two counts) Michelle Chavon Ann Pollard, 35, 11000 block Mount Zion Church Road, Brandy Station, possession of

marijuana Samantha Lynn Lawrence, 28, 2000 block Cottonwood Lane, Culpeper, failure to pay fines, costs or penalties Nathan Allen Pullen, 18, 14000 block Horseshoe Court, Culpeper, possession of marijuana Kenneth Linwiood Morris, 25, 13000 block Crest Hill Road, Amissville, concealed weapon: carry, possession of marijuana

controlled substance (two counts) Calvin L. Miller Jr., 49, 10000 block Gideon Court, Fredericksburg, driving with suspended or revoked license Harod Titus Moyer III, 52, 9000 block Racquet Club Lane, Glen Allen, drive while intoxicated Haley Faith Hord, 19, 1000 block Chalk Level Road, Louisa, possession of marijuana

Dec. 10 Jon Gates Jenkins, 49, 14000 block Fletcher Place, Culpeper, failure to pay fines, costs or penalties Sierra Nicole Rose, 18, 7000 block Rogues Road, Catlett, driving with suspended or revoked license Robert Bradford Acord, 33, 1000 block Covered Bridge Dr., Madison, drive while intoxicated

Dec. 12 Darious Demonte Horton, 21, 100 block N. Madison Road, Orange, manufacture, sale, distribute controlled substance Michael Anthony Powell, 61, 200 block N. East St., Culpeper, driving with suspended or revoked license Rodrigo Ramirez-Navarro, 9000 block Clematis Road, Manassas, fugitive from justice, no driver's license

Dec. 11 Darious Demonte Horton, 21, 100 block N. Madison Road, Orange, sale, distribute marijuana Garbriel Ashlynn Nicole Stinson, 20, 10000 block Spindle Foot Ct., Bristow, possession of schedule I, II controlled substance, possession of schedule IV

Dec. 13 Jordan N. Reed, 23, 700 block Colonials Ct., Culpeper, defeating drug and alcohol test Bayshaun Shaquille Lindsay, 19, 500 block S. Main St.,Culpeper, concealed weapon: carry, concealment, price alter merchandise

Culpeper Town Police: Dec. 5-11 Stephen DeWayne Jones Age: 20, Black/Male Hgt./Wgt.: 5-6/145 Hair/Eye: Black/Brown Last known: 161 Haiti Street, Warrenton, Va. Wanted for: Fail to Pay Fines, Costs or Penalties.

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Following are the police reports from Dec. 5-11. Reports are provided by the law enforcement agency listed and do not imply guilt, however are the charges placed by the police department.

counts) Bayshaun Shaquille Lindsay, 19, 500 block S. Main St., Culpeper, grand larceny, stolen property with intent to sell, larceny, obtaining money by false pretenses

Dec. 5 Helen Marie Banks, 46, 6000 block North St., Orange, contempt of court (two counts)

Dec. 8 Deontaie Dovall Lewis, 18, 700 block Belle Court, Culpeper, concealment, price alter merchandise Victoria Thomas, 33, 600 block Highview Court, Culpeper, abuse and neglect of children, driving under the influence of alcohol, driving with suspended or revoked license

Dec. 6 Kenneth Davis Bailey Jr., 47, 600 block E. Spencer St., Culpeper, destruction of property, monument Corey Alexander Long, 23, 700 block Belle Court, Culpeper, failure to appear Graciela Diaz-Climaco, 26, 900 block S. West St., Culpeper, failure to appear Dec. 7 Jacob Shane Touart, 25, 1000 Ridgemere Lane, Culpeper, driving under the influence of alcohol Octavious Shamont Walker, 28, 800 block Fairfax St., Culpeper, failure to pay fines, costs or penalties Stephen DeWayne Jones, 22, 100 block Haiti Street, Warrenton, sentence to community based corrections facility or program (two

Dec. 9 Peter Michael Nelius, 33, 200 block Overlook Court, Fredericksburg, failure to appear, driving with suspended or revoked license, contempt of court Shirley Burkett, 52, 12000 block Robin Road, Culpeper, concealment, price alter merchandise Christina Michelle Gates, 30, 400 block Dunmore Road, Fredericksburg, possession of schedule I, II controlled substances (two counts), failure to appear on felony charge, revocation of suspended sentence and probation Lisa Marie Serrano, 30, 100 block Tanglewood Drive, Barboursville,

eluding police - endanger persons or police car, DUI - third or subsequent offense, driving after forfeiture of license (two counts) Dec. 10 Curtis Leon Chase, 46, 1200 block S. West St., Culpeper, shoplift alter price/conceal goods Wesley J. Wharton, 23, 11000 block Scotts Mill Road, Culpeper, concealment, price alter merchandise Lydia Dawn McGarry, 20, 1300 block Old Fredericksburg Road, Culpeper, sale, distribute marijuana, possession of schedule I, II cotnrolled substance Juan Francisco Romero-Martinez, 28, 21000 block Yellowbottom Road, Lignum, assault and battery (three counts), drunk in public, profane language Dec. 11 Joseph Patrick Smith, 43, 13000 block Stonehouse Mountain, Culpeper, inhaling drugs or inducing others to Savannah Elizabeth Leavell, 23, 200 block E. Williams St., Culpeper, possession of controlled substances (two counts) Rachel Ann Ingram, 28, 19000 block Williams Drive, Culpeper, concealment, price alter merchandise

LET'S EAT

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Holiday Party Hors d’oeuvres ideas Whether you call them appetizers, hors d’oeuvres, canapés, amusebouches, or amuse-gueules, they are the scrumptious little morsels served before the start of a full course meal. They can vary from simple presentations such as cheese and crackers to complex preparations with exquisite ingredients requiring as much work as the main course. Hors d’oeuvres can also function as the primary food such as at cocktail and holiday parties. Below are a variety of ideas for hors d’oeuvres for your holiday gettogethers. I hesitate to call them recipes, simply because I haven’t listed exact measurements for each ingredient. First of all, exact ratios are not necessary for the forthcoming preparations. Second, by freeing yourself of the measuring spoons and cups and relying on your eyes and your taste, you can whip up these concoctions much quicker. This is a party atmosphere. Go with your gut and indulge your creativity. The following list of hors d’oeuvres spans a breadth of culinary complexity and ingredient extravagance. Choose the ones that suit your budget, culinary zealousness, and your personal taste. ROASTED PEPPER & ANCHOVY CROSTINI Crostini are small thin slices of toast. Roast a red pepper in the broiler and remove the seeds and stems. Chop it up with some anchovies and garlic. Add either some basil or sautéed spinach for color. Finish with extra virgin olive oil, salt and pepper. Slice a long thin loaf of French bread, drizzle some olive oil on the slices and toast. Spoon the mixture onto the toasted slices. SMOKED SALMON CRUDITES Crudités, (cru-dee-TAY), are raw vegetables served as a hors d’oeuvre. Finely mince a little red onion and some dill. Mix it into sour cream. You can also add some capers if you like.

Add salt and pepper and a squeeze of lemon juice. Peel and slice a cucumber into ¼ inch rounds. Bundle a piece of smoked salmon on the cucumber and then top with the sour cream sauce. Place a tiny sprig of dill on top of the sauce or if you really want to get fancy, some caviar. WATERCRESS DIP Take 2 batches of watercress and about a pint of sour cream. Chop up the watercress with some red onion and mix in the sour cream little by little to you achieve the desired consistency. Add horseradish, salt and pepper to taste. Serve with crackers and/or raw vegetable sticks. BLACK OLIVE & SUN DRIED TOMATO TAPENADE Place an equal amount of black olives and sun-dried tomatoes in a food processor. Add a bunch of parsley, a squirt of lemon juice and some salt and pepper. Pulse the mixture a few times. Then slowly add a stream of extra virgin olive oil with the processor on until a smooth paste is achieved. Check for additional salt or pepper. Place dollops of the tapenade on Belgium endive leaves. TRUFFLED GOAT CHEESE CRUDITES Mix white truffle oil into goat cheese until you achieve the extent of truffle flavor that you like. You can also add chopped herbs such as parsley, thyme or rosemary. Add salt and pepper to taste. Peel and slice a cucumber into ¼ inch rounds and a parsnip into 1/16 to 1/8 inch rounds. Roast, seed, and peel a red pepper. Cut the pepper into little diamond shapes or some other decorative pattern about a half-inch in size. Spread some of the cheese on a cucumber slice. Top with a parsnip slice and more cheese. Place a piece of the red pepper on top in the center. Sprinkle with fleur de sel or another high quality sea salt.

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Sheriff encourages support for Santa Cop program The Culpeper County Sheriff ’s Office is sponsoring their annual “Santa Cop” program this Christmas season for some of the county’s neediest children. The event is this Saturday, Dec. 17. With the holiday season upon us, it is the sheriff ’s goal to make this Christmas a very special time for all children, especially those that would miss out on the holiday fun due to circumstances beyond their families’ financial control. The Culpeper County Sheriff ’s Office, in conjunction with Culpeper County Public Schools has selected children whose families have little or no funds for the Christmas holiday. Once the participating children are selected, the parents are contacted for their approval and permission to participate. The children and their parents then submit a detailed Christmas Wish List to Santa Cop. The Wish List is similar to the Angel Tree Program and must contain items wanted as well as those that are needed. The list will then be used by Culpeper County Sheriff ’s Office employees and volunteers to purchase the gifts. This Saturday, the selected children and their parents will meet for a buffet breakfast and visit with Santa before they receive their wrapped presents and a food basket

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If your normal collection day is Dec. 19-22, there is no change in schedule.

Friday, Dec. 23 trash will be picked up on Dec. 22. Monday, Dec. 26 will be picked up on Dec. 27. There is no change in schedule for Dec. 27-30. NEW YEAR'S SCHEDULE:

If your normal collection day is Monday, Jan. 2, your trash will be picked up on Tuesday, Jan. 3.

The Town of Culpeper Public Works Department wishes all of its citizens a very safe and happy holiday season. If you have any questions, please call the Public Works Department at (540)8250285. We would like to remind all citizens that carts need to be set out by 6:30 a.m. on your day of collection. for their families. It is left to the parent’s discretion to explain the origin of the gifts. This program allows Culpeper deputies to provide a positive officerchild experience. The sheriff is asking you, the citizens and business

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owners, to help them by sponsoring a child. All contributions are taxdeductible and will go toward the enrichment of the lives of the children of Culpeper County. It’s not too late to contribute. The Culpeper County Sheriff ’s Office is very excited about this project. With your help and support, this program will continue to be an annual event that is a huge success. Contribute online at http:// culpepersheriffsoffice.com/ community/santacop.html or mail tax-deductible contributions to: Culpeper Sheriff ’s Charitable Fund c/o Captain Bernie Feaganes 14023 Public Safety Court Culpeper, Virginia 22701 Tax ID# 03-0552031

at Culpeper Middle School to Principal at Floyd T. Binns Middle School. The appointment/transfer of Mrs. Angela Fiscus from Instructional Technology Resource Teacher (ITRT) at Emerald Hill Elementary School to Administrative Intern at Sycamore Park Elementary School. As a result of these personnel actions, the school division will be seeking qualified applicants for the following administrative/instructional positions with an effective start date January 3, 2017 or when the positions are filled: 1. Assistant Principal at Culpeper Middle School 2. Instructional Technology Resource Teacher (ITRT) at Emerald Hill Elementary School

Dental funds available School system The Culpeper Wellness Foundation is pleased to announce a donation of announces $25,000 to give local adults without access to dental care. In administrative changes insurance making this donation Shari Landry, The School Board of Culpeper County via the Office of the Division Superintendent announced Monday that as a result of their regularly scheduled meeting on Dec. 12, action was taken on several administrative personnel recommendations which will become effective January 3, 2017. The appointment/transfer of Mrs. Sherri Harkness from Principal at Floyd T. Binns Middle School to Coordinator of Alternative Programs – Middle School (TRIER). The appointment/transfer of Mr. Nathan Bopp from Assistant Principal

President of the Foundation, noted that, “Dental care for adults without insurance is one of the primary health concerns in our area today. Poor dental care results in poor overall health, can prevent people from employment, and increases the likelihood of social isolation.” The number of dentists participating in the program is not enough to meet the need. If you are interested in helping by seeing a few patients each month for restorative care, please contact Chris Miller at 540-829-6405 or cmiller@ culpeperwellness.org.

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Leg lamps and bullies and BB's - Oh My! As sure as Ralphie is going to shoot his eye out, everyone but the most dedicated Scrooge hopes Christmas will be, if not “magical,” at least enjoyable. To that end, we can count on every old chestnut of the season showing up in the TV guides and on stages. Relatively new to the annual lineup is “A Christmas Story” – much newer than “Christmas Carol” or “White Christmas”, but old enough to be in the national consciousness. Jean Shepherd started it with his autobiographically-based radio stories. Mildly humorous, as an adult’s perspective on his childhood must be, he wove into his 1930s –‘40s working class Indiana neighborhood the local bullies, the triple dog-dare challenges, the Olympian dreams of heroism, and of course, the longing for a Red Ryder BB gun. The film based on the story emerged in 1983 and became a seasonal classic. Twenty-six years later, the inevitable musical appeared. On stage at Riverside until New Year’s Eve, “A Christmas Story – the Musical” hits the right notes where it matters most. Directed by Pierre-Jacque Brault (who also choreographed with Stephanie Wood) the story moves briskly, faithfully following the well-known narration of the movie. Relying heavily (as of course it must) on child talent, Riverside is fortunate in its discovery of young Marcus Dowd who is as believable a Ralphie Parker as one could hope for. Accompanied by little brother Randy (Mitchell Austin), Mother (Sheri Hayden) and The Old Man (Russell Rinker), the Parker family comes alive in all its bumptious but well- meaning glory. What viewer over a certain age doesn’t remember being told to eat your dinner because other children in some vague part of the world were starving? Alan Hoffman takes on the Jean Shepherd role, beginning in front of a radio microphone and then narrating us back to his late 1930s childhood in the weeks before Christmas. The crux of the story, as we know, centers on his yearning for a Red Ryder BB Gun and the Herculean obstacles he must surmount in order to convince the adults – including a disinterested Santa (Ian Lane) - that he will NOT shoot his eye out. But the charm is in the details – the bonding rituals and challenges of neighborhood kids and the inscrutable logic of adult behavior. While some routines are predictable (Mother sings “What a Mother Does” which has no new information) the

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"A Christmas Story - The Musical" plays at Riverside Dinner Theatre in Fredericksburg through Dec. 31. most delightful moments are in fantasy. Ralphie imagines he can beguile his teacher, Miss Shields (the usual spot-on performance by Velma Gil) into giving him an A+ on his Christmas essay and day dreams of himself as hero in the lively cowboy themed “Ralphie to the Rescue!” And it’s not just children who fantasize. The Old Man’s quest to be a big winner results in delivery of the famous Leg Lamp, a life-changing event which leads to the glittering routine, “A Major Award.” And then there’s “You’ll Shoot Your Eye Out”, a snazzy fantasy in a 1930s Speakeasy starring Miss Shields and ensemble in the most exciting choreography (both by Stephanie Woods) of the show. A terrific number! A live orchestra conducted by Walter McCoy provides the music, another big uptick for this venue, but Bethany Galyen’ s sound design occasionally ramps up to startling

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levels. The Old Man has a big voice and doesn’t need the ear splitting volumes that occasionally shook the rafters. Set design by Nicholas Thornburg is functional and simple – okay for a story about simple times – and pieces turned and slid off and on easily in transitions. However, there is a certain generic quality to the basic home interior. This is supposed to be set in the late ‘30s or very early ‘40s, yet inconsistencies on stage are confusing. A properly old fashioned radio sits in the window, while a 1970s wall phone hangs over the kitchen sink. Spaces aren’t delineated with any particular definition (why can’t Mother and The Old Man sit on a love seat together Christmas morning instead of forcing her to wander around?), and while

her hair is correct for the times, her clothes are also generic. This isn’t a felony, however, as the Mother in the movie was stunningly wrong. “A Christmas Story – the Musical” nevertheless has a strong sense of unity, thanks to well-cast players and crew. This show, along with excellent fare from the kitchen, goes on the holiday “recommend” list, but with an urgent note. On the night of my visit, the place was packed to the top tier. A nice Christmas present for Riverside – but not so nice for those who want to see it but wait till the last minute.. Maggie Lawrence is a member of the American Theatre Critics Association. She is a retired English and drama teacher. You may reach her at maggiecatbird@aol.com

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culpeper AND THE BANDS PLAYED ON. Culpeper Baptist Church hosted the White House Band and the Piedmont Community Band Sunday. Dave Detwiler does double duty as the associate trumpet player for the White House Band (far left) and as the director of the Piedmont Community Band. If you want to learn more about the Piedmont Community Band contact Joe Coppola at jcopla@aol.com.

TERRIFIC TEAM: On Dec. 1, Team Jordan, organized to bring awareness and support to suicide prevention, held their third annual fundraiser. All 200 raffle tickets were sold and the silent auction was a lot of fun. According to Chairman Chris Jenkins this year’s was by far the most successful. “The community response was overwhelming from all of those who purchased tickets or donated prizes, we've cleared more than $18,000. These funds will be used locally to bring about awareness to suicide and help fund prevention and support programs in our community. I can't express how humble all of Team Jordan members are of the generosity and outpouring of support that we have received. A BIG thank you to all!”

THREE FOR TEA: Nicole Davenport from Charlottesville was in town Tuesday visiting her longtime friend Kiera Peterson from Sperryville and Kiera’s daughter Maya. They decided on tea at Miss Minerva’s Tea Room at 167 E. Davis Street. Maya is two, conducted herself beautifully and had fun choosing her hat of choice. Always pretty in pink. Best to make reservations at 540-829-9700. Owner Pat Settle says that she’s got 164 coming before the end of the year.