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Voting made easier Elections are Nov. 8. The process for voters and those who administer elections has improved in Virginia. “Although the data predates my arrival in the office, I can attest that there is a statewide commitment to using technology to simplify voter registration and absentee voting and we continue to see the results,” said Culpeper’s General Registrar and Director of Elections James Clements. Virginia’s efforts to modernize election administration have boosted its’ national ranking to third place on The Pew Charitable Trusts’ most recent Election Performance Index (EPI). This substantial increase, from a prior ranking of 19th, reflects Virginia’s ongoing commitment to improve and simplify election administration in the Commonwealth. The EPI is an online interactive tool that allows users to assess state election administration performance across states and over time by evaluating indicators such as the effective use of technology and the rejection of absentee ballots. “We are thrilled that our efforts to make voting easier for eligible Virginians, while reducing the administrative burden on local election officials, are being recognized,” said Edgardo Cortés, Virginia’s Commissioner of Elections adding, “leveraging technology to simplify the process for voters and local election officials is a common sense step that all states should take to ensure a positive voting experience for citizens.” Virginia’s increase in the latest EPI ranking reflects the addition of online voter registration and other factors such as Virginia’s lower rates of rejected absentee ballots and undeliverable ballots to military and overseas voters, in comparison to other states. While the latest EPI rankings utilize national data through the 2014 election, Virginia continues to make incredible strides in modernizing election administration. These efforts include allowing eligible voters to securely request an absentee ballot online through the Department of Elections Citizen Portal and implementing paperless, electronic voter registration at the Department of Motor Vehicles. The rise in the Commonwealth’s EPI rankings came as no surprise to the Voter Registrars Association of Virginia (VRAV). “This achievement is a direct result of the partnership between the Virginia Department of Elections under the capable leadership of Commissioner Cortés and local Directors of Election.” stated Tracy Howard, VRAV President.
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FLIGHT FINGERS I have often wondered about the area in Lenn Park that is called Lenn Model Airpark and features a 600 foot Bermuda Grass Runway. I wonder because I have never seen anyone using it although the field is always immaculate. The other day, however, I saw three people at the field flying a nice sized plane. Naturally I went over and chatted and learned about the Culpeper Model Barnstormers' Radio Control Model Airplane Club. In this picture are junior member Patricia Antal and club president Nic Burhans. Ernie Padgette was also there. These folks were having a lot of fun and wanted me to get the word out that they are interested in additional club members. Contact Ernie at (703) 244-7465 or visit their website at www.cmbclubrc.com ➤ Check out Rich’s blog at facesofculpeperva.blogspot.com and Faces of Culpeper on Facebook
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As retirement approaches, Sam is making a push to replace the 1969 Locust Grove Campus building where GCC's highly regarded nursing program is based with a new building that will house a cutting-edge medical training facility. Together, Sam and Rick Brehm, his Vice President for Administrative Services, steered Germanna through the recession without layoffs despite the budget cuts. Brehm passed away in July after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. "I reflect on nearly a decade with pride in what we at Germanna and throughout the Virginia Community College System have accomplished," Sam said. "Despite the challenges of the Great Recession, rapid enrollment growth and then challenges of enrollment decline, and a rapidly changing environment within which we do our work, Germanna and VCCS have continued to do right by the students, businesses and communities we serve." For several years during his time at Germanna, GCC was among the fastest growing colleges in the nation at the same time it was experiencing a steady series of budget cuts. "It has been the greatest honor of my life to have served as president of Germanna since 2007," Sam said. "But it is time for fresh leadership." He told Germanna faculty and staff: "I will leave confident in all of you and your daily demonstration of your belief in our mission. Thank you for the privilege of having served beside you." He thanked Virginia Community College Chancellor Glenn DuBois for having ➤ See Sam, Page 5
Culpeper Times • August 18-24, 2016 ➤ Sam, from Page 4 given him the opportunity to be president at Germanna. Cathy Washington, chair of the Germanna College Board, said: "Dr. Sam's decade of leadership, management and numerous board memberships has positioned GCC among the best community colleges in Virginia. His dedication and service has always reflected his belief that a quality, affordable, accessible and safe learning environment is what our eight diverse communities must strive for at all times. He will leave our GCC community a stronger, richer, and more desirable place to work, live and grow. I am proud to have served on the College Board during his tenure." Jeanne Wesley, Germanna's Vice President for Workforce and Community Relations and Interim Vice President for Academic Affairs and Student Services, voiced Sam’s support for innovation in programs and service to the community. She cited his support for making Germanna a leader in training for the commercial use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (drones), offering the community cultural opportunities and strategically placing the college as the lead in a statewide asphalt training center and the planned opening of GCC's Fredericksburg Center for Advanced Technology. "As we work to meet our communities needs, Dr. Sam has shown a real sense of urgency about providing the training needed to help local companies fill 'skills gap' positions right now and the vision to anticipate the need to be prepared to pivot quickly and train students for jobs that don't even exist yet," Wesley said. Doug Elliott, Germanna's Vice President for Institutional Advancement and the Executive Director of the GCC Educational Foundation, said: "David's leadership has allowed the College to expand facilities in Stafford and Caroline counties, and also put in play master plans for long
NEWS term growth of the College that's so critically needed." Path to Germanna Sam was born and spent his childhood in McKeesport, Penn., a coal and steel suburb of Pittsburgh. His neighborhood was filled with immigrants and children of immigrants, and his grandparents themselves came from Poland and Syria. In 1961, the family moved with his father’s factory to Belleville, Mich., a far suburb of Detroit. Small town life near a lake and the rural farm fields and woods within a short walk along the railroad tracks often appear in the lines of his poetry. He is the author of several books of poetry, including 2014's "Memories in Clay, Dreams of Wolves." A first-generation college student and graduate of Eastern Michigan University and Michigan State University, Sam has taught creative writing, English literature, and composition at EMU, Marygrove College, Oakland Community College, and Pensacola State College. He was partner/ manager of Gondolier Music & Electronics from 1972-1985 in Belleville before moving into higher education as an administrator. He says that private sector business experience has helped give him a sense of perspective as a college president. He served as a student affairs administrator at Marygrove College in Detroit and Oakland Community College in Michigan, as an academic administrator at Oakland and Jackson Community College in Michigan, and as chief academic and workforce officer and Vice President at Pensacola State College in Florida before becoming the fifth president of Germanna in March of 2007. He and his his wife Linda lived in Culpeper for the first nine years of his tenure before building a house at Lake of the Woods this year where they will reside after his retirement. They have two children, Michelle and Ryan, and three grandchildren.
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I read a statistic recently that I suspect will resonant with many of you. Thirty-four percent of young people aged 18-34 in the United States are living at home. Many aren’t ready or able to launch for a variety of reasons on that role of being an adult and responsible for their own survival. Perhaps they’ve started college but haven’t finished. Or, they finished but still don’t know what they want to do and have no job. Or, they started but switched majors. Or they’ve married and it’s gone sour and they’re home, often with their own children. Or, they’re working but it isn’t enough to afford them their own place. Or, they are buried in college debt. And on the list goes. For decades now, it’s been the educational emphasis to prepare high school graduates for college as that was deemed the road to success and happiness. The tide turned a number of years ago with a backlash against a college degree. Why should that piece of
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Knights of the Golden Horseshoe Ride brought to life ➤ Historic re-enactment from Germanna to the top of Blue Ridge By Dale Duvall
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Virginia Colonial history will be re-visited as horseback riders from across the United States gather to re-enact Colonial Governor Alexander Spotswood’s Transmontaine Expedition up and over the then imposing Blue Ridge Mountains. It was 300 years ago that this expedition paved the way and began the never ending westward expansion of America. Starting Aug. 23, the ride, which became known as the Expedition of the Knights of the Golden Horseshoe will be re-enacted by horseriders and historians. The ride is organized and led by Best of America by Horseback, a nationwide sponsor of scenic and historic trail rides and producer of the Best of America by Horseback Television Show. Executive Producer and host is Culpeper’s own Tom Seay, owner of Andora Farm, a working farm that is truly
an important part of Culpeper and The Old Dominion History. Some elements of the ride will feature period costumes which will complement the production of a television program that is being produced for national broadcasting later this year. The public is invited to watch and observe the ride and to attend a variety of events and ceremonies along the way. Significant events will be held at the following locations: Tuesday, Aug. 23, 9:30 a.m., at Germanna Foundation (where the ride began 300 years earlier); first night stop on historic Horseshoe Bend Rd; Wednesday, Aug. 24, River Road Thursday, Aug. 25, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., cook-out dinner, music, mixing and mingling with riders, photo ops, games, historic characters in costume, storytelling at Andora Farm, 17275 Germanna Highway. Tickets and details available at the Museum of Culpeper History. Friday, Aug. 26, at lunchtime, the riders will visit and tour the historic Hebron Valley Lutheran Church. Saturday, Aug. 27, the ride will commence and proceed up the mountains from Graves Mountain
Lodge to a noon time ceremony at Big Meadows, sponsored by The National Park Service and The Daughters of American Colonists. At 1 p.m., a Point of Proclamation Ceremony will be held in the Lodge at Big Meadows. That ceremony will conclude to official reenactment of the Expedition of the Knights of the Golden Horseshoe. Big Meadows is accessible at Mile Marker 51 along the Skyline Drive. Skyline Drive access fees have been waived for this weekend. This re-enactment ride commemorates the original ride which was undertaken from Germanna Colony because, at that time, Germanna represented the western frontier of the Virginia Colony. The significance of that historic ride is evidenced by the fact that it created new horizons. Settlers immediately began seeking opportunities there for families, farms, and businesses. Within one decade, the non-Indian population living in the Shenandoah region had grown to more than 10,000 people. Direct questions to the Museum of Culpeper History’s Director Lee Langston-Harrison at 540-8295954 or Board Member Dale Duvall at 540-547-2373.
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While certain elements will include riders in traditional period attire, it should be noted that the heat and the cost of such costumes preclude them wearing special attire throughout the entire re-enactment ride. They will be in costume at the start of the ride at Germanna on Aug. 23 and at the special event being held at Andora Farm on Aug. 25.
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I had business near Woodville recently that led to my driving back roads in the area around dawn and dusk for a couple of weeks. The gently rolling hills along the route are mostly pastures, with cows and horses, and wildflowers grow in fallow fields, which made this an enjoyable drive. Along the way each morning, I also spotted an array of wildlife — foxes, cottontails, bucks in velvet and does with spotted fawns and wild-turkey families. The high humidity and heat during those trips trapped moisture in the dawn air, so as I drove into the rising sun, its light lit the molecules from behind, lending a soft, misty glow to the already lovely, bucolic scene. At least it was lovely until I discovered something on the road that morning — a large, plastic take-out cup.
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beauty of our county but also for the impact of litter on our environment. What are these people thinking (I often wonder) that they can’t be bothered to properly dispose of their trash? Or are they rebels without a clue, lamely defying common decency and the littering laws? One thing I’m pretty sure of is that they are clueless when it comes
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Culpeper Food Closet
Need of the Week items for homeless: Vienna sausage, tuna snacks single serve microwave meals toothpaste - toothbrushes shampoo mac & cheese The Culpeper Food Closet is an outreach ministry of St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church 115 N. East Street, Culpeper 540-825-1724 Drop off donations M-F from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Arrangements should be made ahead with Dick Rosica at 547-3644 if you are bringing a large amount, i.e. from a food drive.
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The fish from the plastics-polluted water that did manage to hatch out grew more slowly and “had bellies full of the plastic particles” after two weeks. The particles also appeared to blunt a normal instinct in this species — remaining still when they smell injured perch, to avoid being seen by predators. The upshot of the study: “These dramatic effects may be contributing to perch population declines in the Baltic Sea, and could cut short the lives of fish worldwide.” On land, earthworms are also consuming microplastics from plant litter, according to a recent study (tinyurl.com/wi-earthworms2) on the effect of polyethylene microplastics in plant litter on the nightcrawler (Lumbricus terrestris), published in the journal Environmental Science and Technology. Researchers Esperanza Huerta Lwanga and her colleagues found that earthworms ingesting these microscopic particles had a “significantly reduced” rate of growth and higher mortality. This invasive species of earthworm, from the United Kingdom, and other nonnative earthworms, present their own dangers to our ecosystems, but all these earthworms are important in the diets of many wildlife species, including robins, woodcocks and salamanders. This means the microplastics earthworms ingest are being introduced into the larger food web, which we
humans are part of. According to the study, the worms also spread microplastics through their castings (excrement), which in turn can leach into streams, polluting them as well. Anyone who thinks it’s too much trouble to dispose of trash properly might want to consider how difficult it will be to get tiny bits of it out of the food web. What we thoughtlessly throw into our ecosystems may come back to haunt us, according to a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency report (tinyurl.com/wi-epa-trash): “The ever-increasing volume of trash, litter, and debris entering inland waterways, coastal waters, and oceans presents a challenge to water quality and habitat protection that warrants attention. Trash has become a pervasive problem in these environments, causing aesthetic blight, ecological effects, economic impacts, and possible human health risks. . . . There is a growing concern about the potential for microplastic particles (plastic trash broken into smaller pieces) and their associated toxic chemicals to contribute to human health risks as the microplastics and toxics move through the marine food web.” 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
The Piedmont Area Soap Box Derby Presents
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THE PIEDMONT DOWNHILL . . . A Corporate Derby Challenge
The Piedmont Downhill is an ADULT Soap Box Derby where companies Build, Design and Decorate their own Soap Box Derby cars and compete against other companies/agencies in the community. It is a chance to network with other businesses, churches, civic groups, goverment and other agencies.
Team Building
Camaraderie
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Derby Support
Leadership Development
What will you build? Pictures from 2015 PDH Race.
To Register your TEAM, Please visit our website at www.soapboxderby.org/piedmont-area/race-programs/corporate-challenge Proceeds to benefit educational programs of the Piedmont Area Soap Box Derby Foundation, Inc.
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Culpeper Times • August 18-24, 2016
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What’s Happening
8/18•8/24
BAH HUMBUG • The State Theatre Piedmont Players hold auditions for “A Christmas Carole” in Sept. Informational meeting Aug. 28. Page 13
CULPEPER AUGUST
One more Third Thursday!
CATARACT HELP • For
Cataract Awareness Month, Dr. Russell Brear, Ophthalmologist of Commonwealth Eye Center is offering free cataract screening. Find out if cataracts are affecting your vision. Walk in Tuesday – Friday 8 – 8:30 a.m. or call for a convenient appointment (540) 825-3655 Now through Aug. 30. Location: Commonwealth Eye Center, 633 Sunset Lane Suite E, Culpeper, Va 22701
RECREATION GYM ON SATURDAYS • The Culpeper
County Parks & Recreation Department in partnership with the Culpeper County Sheriff's Office & Culpeper County Public Schools will be offering a Recreation Gym program for kids in Grades 4-9. Up to 15 pre-registered participants will be accepted for each age group. The gymnasium will be split, half of the gym will be for 4th-6th graders, the other half for 7th-9th graders. Volunteers will be on-site to supervise. (No drop in participants will be accepted). Participants will have the opportunity to play basketball, air hockey, ping pong, or corn hole - all supplies provided. Saturdays, 10 a.m.- noon, 8/209/10 (skip 9/3). An adult must phone 540-727-3412 ext. 4 or 5 or stop by the Parks & Rec office between 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Monday – Friday, to register a participant.
Third Thursday Summer Concert presents En'Novation at the Depot Aug. 18
More information can be found at www.CulpeperRecreation.com
AUG. 18
CONCERT • CRI’s Third Thursday Summer Concert Series concludes with En’Enovation Band who plays hit after hit, stunning vocals and charismatic stage presence. 5-9 p.m. at The Depot. Free activities for kids. $7 at the gate,$5 in advance. Rain date is Sept. 15. FILM • The Library of Congress Packard Campus Theatre presents “Gosford Park” (USA
Films, 2001 – R-rated). A weekend hunting party at the home of Sir William McCordle (Michael Gambon) turns into a murder mystery when the host is found dead. No one under the age of 17 will be admitted without a parent or guardian. 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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FILM • The State Theatre of
Culpeper presents GenreBlast Film Festival celebrating independent film makers. Starts 9 a.m. and runs through Sunday, Aug. 21. Ticket prices range $10-$40 for full festival. 305 S. Main Street. www.culpepertheatre.org .
HORSE HAPPENING • Team Penning Cattle/Horse Practice Horse enthusiasts are invited to watch or ride in the family friendly team penning practices every Friday night (weather permitting) at Andora Farm. Sign-ups start at 6 p.m. and runs start at 7 p.m. No experience needed, Admission is free (No charge for the public to watch), and if you would like to ride it is $5 per run per rider. Located at 17275 Germanna Hwy Culpeper. For more information, Call (540)-829-9555 and speak to Lisa. FILM • The Library of Congress Packard Campus Theatre presents “Popeye” (Paramount, 1980). This live-action film adaptation of E. C. Segar's Popeye comic strip was directed by Robert Altman and stars Robin Williams as Popeye the Sailor Man and Shelley Duvall as Olive Oyl. 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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Culpeper Times • August 18-24, 2016
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What’s Happening
EVENTS FOR CULPEPER, FAUQUIER, MADISON, ORANGE AND RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTIES
AUG. 20
Paying tribute
HISTORY AND WINE •
YARD SALE • Century 21 New Millennium, 601 S. Main Street, will hold a yard sale to benefit pamper me pink and other community from 8 a.m to 1 p.m. Rain date is Aug. 27. Lots of everything! If you would like to donate items, phone 540-8251613. MARKET • Culpeper Farmers Market. From 7:30 a.m. to noon. End of Davis Street in the Depot District. Features 30 vendors for your fresh products. Support Buy Fresh, Buy Local. Sponsored by Culpeper Renaissance, Inc. Phone 540-825-4416 or www. culpeperdowntown.com
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Elizabeth Lawrence Band will pay tribute to the music legacy of Anne Marie Sheridan at the amphitheatre in her name at Verdun Adventure Bound Aug. 27.
CAR WASH • Members of New Salem Baptist Church will hold a car wash and bake sale from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Tractor Supply in Culpeper. Proceeds help support Hope for Appalachia. Contact 540825-6614.
FUNDRAISER • Join Del. Nick
Freitas (R-30) for his “1st Annual Taking the Bull by the Horns Family Picnic and Fundraiser” from 12-5 p.m. There will be food, events for the kids, tours of Belmont Farm Distillery (13490 Cedar Run Road), and you can try your luck on the Mechanical Bull! Meet and greet Tim Smith. His Climax and Climax Fire No. 32 moonshine are distilled and distributed from Belmont. Admission is free. Contact Christian Heiens · Christian.Heiens@gmail. com
DINNER • The Lignum Ruritan Club hosts a Shrimp Dinner from 5-7 p.m. It will be held at the Lignum Ruritan building located about 10 miles east of Culpeper on Lignum Road just off Route 3. The address is 20489 Gibson Lane, Lignum. Menu consists of spiced steamed shrimp, steamed shrimp, baked beans, coleslaw, rolls, dessert, and beverage. Hot dogs available for children. The cost for All You Care to Eat is $20 for adults, $10 for under 12 and under 6 free. Contact Bob Houck at 825-2157, cell 540-219-3009. MOONLIGHT PADDLE ON LAKE PELHAM • Come join Culpeper County Parks and Recreation for an evening of paddling, snacks, and
sightseeing. You’ll enjoy a moonlit evening of friends and paddling and views that you normally can’t experience here. Wear appropriate attire and bring a change of clothes just in case. Boat permit fees will be waived for this event. Glow sticks will be provided as well as some minor refreshments, participants may bring their own refreshments but alcohol is not allowed. A portion of the registration fees will be donated to Richardsville Water Rescue Team who will also be on site. Bring your own canoe, kayak or paddleboard and remember life jackets are required for every person participating. Itinerary and more details available online. Preregistration required by Wednesday 8/17/16. $10 per person. www. CulpeperRecreation.com 540-7273412
FILM • The Library of Congress Packard Campus Theatre presents “The Pirates of Penzance” (Universal, 1983). The original Broadway cast reprised their roles in this film adaptation of Joseph Papp’s 1980 production of Gilbert and Sullivan's enduring and wildly popular comic opera. 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. FILM • The Library of Congress Packard Campus Theatre presents “Topsy-Turvy” (USA Films, 1999 – R-rated ). Sir Arthur
Sullivan (Allan Corduner) and W. S. Gilbert (Jim Broadbent) collaborate on 14 delightful and enduring comic operas between 1871 and 1896. No one under the age of 17 will be admitted without a parent or guardian. 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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CHURCH • Mountain View
Community Church's Sermon Topic: "Ephesians - Are You Responsible?" Join us at 8 a.m, 9:30 a.m. or 11 a.m. Located at 16088 Rogers Road, behind Bruster's Ice Cream. Children’s programs available birth-5th. Grade. Small groups also meet throughout the week. www.mountainviewcc.net 540-727-0297
CONCERT • Verdun Adventure
Bound Summer Concert Series presents Celebrating BB King and the Blues at 3 p.m. at Anne Marie Sheridan Amphitheater. 17044 Adventure Bound Trail in Rixeyville. The Nighthawks, The Dear Johns Blues Band, and Bryan Jacobs and Remington Steel pay tribute. Antique Car Show. Tickets $15 at the door, $12 in advance. Visit verdunadventurebound.org or (540) 937-4920.
Brandy Station History and Wine Trolley Tour starting and ending at the Prince Michel Vineyards and Winery, 154 Winery Lane, Leon, VA. 12:30 - 4 p.m. Event sponsored by Culpeper Tourism, Prince Michel Vineyards and Winery, and the Brandy Station Foundation. From Prince Michel Winery, the trolley takes visitors to the Battle of Brandy Station’s Fleetwood Hill, the Civil War Graffiti House, and returns to Prince Michel Vineyard and Winery for an afternoon of light hors d'oeuvre's, followed by a fully guided winery tour and wine tasting. For reservations, please see Upcoming Events on the Brandy Station Foundation website, www. brandystationfoundation.com
SILENT AUCTION/LUNCH •
New Salem Baptist Church would like to invite the community to join them at 12:30 for a huge lunch and mission’s silent auction as they celebrate the addition of their new music director, Erich Fritz. Proceeds help support Hope for Appalachia where supplies are taken to schools in the Appalachian region. Mission group has grown. Located at 8233 Sperryville Pike on Rt. 522 past the Salem Fire Department. If you have questions or would like to make a donation please call 540-825-6614.
AUG. 22
POKEMON TIME • Earn a badge at the Culpeper County Library on Mondays from 4-8 p.m. The library is a Pokestop. Geared for children and teens but adults can play as well. Contact Laini Bostian at (540) 825-8691 or lbostian@cclva.org
AUG. 23
SALSA WORKSHOP • Learn the basics of water bath canning while making salsas from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Culpeper Extension Office, 101 S. West St., Culpeper. Class size is limited to 12 and costs $20. Reservations required one week ahead. For more information and to register, contact Becky Sheffield, Extension Agent, Family & Consumer Sciences, Culpeper County Extension Office at 540-727-3435, x 344 or rebes13@vt.edu.
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What’s Happening support community and our military. Along with any donations (check donations are tax deductible) collected during the event, Bruster’s will be donating a portion of the event nights sales to Fisher House. For info, contact Lou Realmuto at cruiserlou@aol.com or go to www. cruisinforheroes.com.
CRAFT/VENDOR • Family
Dream Come True Fundraiser from 10-3 p.m. at Culpeper Christian School located at 810 Old Rixeyville Road. Proceeds benefit The Wampler Adoption Fund. Arts and crafts, jewelry and more. Contact Kim Burke at Burkefam2003@hotmail.com
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HISTORY • Best of America by Horseback and the Museum of
Culpeper History will commemorate the 300th anniversary of Lt. Governor Alexander Spotwood’s expedition across the Blue Ridge Mountains Aug. 23-27. Andora Farm hosts fun evening Aug. 25.
AUG. 23
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.
AUG. 24
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.
AUG. 25
COMMEMORATION
• Join the Museum of Culpeper History and Best of America By Horseback in the Commemoration of the 300th Anniversary of the Ride of Lt. Governor Spotswood’s Knights of the Golden Horseshoe at Andora Farm located at 17275 Germanna Hwy. at 5 p.m. A bonfire, food, live music, Colonial games, presentations and photo ops with riders, re-enactors and horses. Tickets available at the Museum for $15 adults, $8 for kids 6-12 prior to event. Phone 540-829- 1749 for information and tickets.
ARTSPEAK • A gathering
for artists and art aficionados. Starts at 7 p.m. at The Loft located at 107B East Davis St. So much new happening at the Loft! Always inspiring, fascinating, educational and provocative. Patty Werick looks forward to sharing some good conversation, lots of laughs and some decent wine at ArtSpeak!
AUG. 26
FILM • The Library of Congress Packard Campus Theatre presents “The Royal Tenenbaums” (Buena Vista, 2001 – R-rated ). Serio-comic tale about the dysfunctional Tenebaum family starring Gene Hackman who returns after a 22 year absence to win back his family’s affection. No one under the age of 17 will be admitted without a parent or guardian. 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.
AUG. 27
FUNDRAISER • Cruisin For
Heroes will host a family friendly monthly Cruise-In from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. (and every 4th Sat. through Oct.) at Bruster’s located at 16170 Rogers Road to raise awareness and funds for the Fisher House Foundation. There will be a DJ and a “Manager’s Choice Award” presented. Come out and
CONCERT • Verdun Adventure Bound Summer Concert Series presents Anne Marie Sheridan - A Legacy of Music at 4 p.m. at Anne Marie Sheridan Amphitheater. 17044 Adventure Bound Trail in Rixeyville. Featuring Elizabeth Lawrence Band and Richmond’s Solar Tantrums.Tickets $15 at the door, $12 in advance. Visit verdunadventurebound.org or (540) 937-4920. FILM • The Library of Congress
Packard Campus Theatre presents “Fantastic Mr. Fox” (Fox, 2009). Animated, family adventurecomedy has Mr. and Mrs. Fox (George Clooney and Meryl Streep) living a serene and comfortable life with their son Ash and nephew Kristopherson till Mr. Fox slips into his old ways as a chicken thief. 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.
FILM • The Library of Congress Packard Campus Theatre presents “Captain Blood” (Vitagraph, 1924). Early silent film hero J. Warren Kerrigan stars as the title character in this first film adaptation of Rafael Sabatini’s adventure novel, “Captain Blood, His Odyssey.” Live musical accompaniment will be provided by Andrew Simpson. 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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AUG. 28
AUDITION INFO • The State
Theatre Piedmont Players will hold auditions for ‘A Christmas Carol’ in Sept. Meet at 7 p.m. in the Grills Black Box to learn more about those auditions. Performance will be in December. 305 S. Main Street. www.culpepertheatre.org
WANT TO JOIN A BAND?
• The State Theatre Piedmont Community Band is forming. No need to bring instruments to this first informational meeting at 7 p.m. at the State Theatre. Can’t make the meeting but interested, contact Joe Coppola@jcopla@aol.com
AUG. 29
BLUE RIDGE CHORALE • Rehearsals for The Blue Ridge Chorale at 6:30 p.m. at Open Door Baptist Church located at 754 Germanna Hwy. in Culpeper. Performances the first weekend of December at Prince Michel Vineyard in Madison and the State Theatre in Culpeper. A dress rehearsal will be held at Dogwood Village in Orange County. Previous and new singers welcome - no audition necessary. Join us for a fun time with exciting music. Come see what we are all about and bring a friend. The Blue Ridge Chorale is a nonprofit community chorus representing Culpeper, Fauquier, Madison, Orange, and Rappahannock Counties. For information, contact Patti Christie at pattilane461@gmail. com or 540-219-8837. Rehearsals for the adult choir will begin Monday, August 29th at 6:30 pm, rehearsals for the youth choir will begin Monday, September 5th at 5:45 pm. All rehearsals are held at Open Door Baptist Church, 754 Germanna Hwy, Culpeper, Virginia.
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Culpeper Times • August 18-24, 2016
What’s Happening EVENTS FOR CULPEPER, FAUQUIER, MADISON, ORANGE AND RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTIES
FAUQUIER COUNTY AUG. 20
SAFETY SEMINAR • Refuse
to Be a Victim, 10 a.m. – noon, at SCSM Center, 76 W. Shirley Avenue, Warrenton. Cost: $10. Registration required.The seminar will be presented by Dawn Rosenberry, NRA Certified Instructor and Fauquier County Deputy Sheriff. Information touches on physical security, home security, technological security, senior citizens and persons with physical disabilities security and parents and children security. Sponsored by Spiritual Care Support Ministries. For information and to register call 540/349-5814. You may also register at www.scsm.tv.
POLO • Great Meadow's
annual Twilight Polo matches run through Sept. 17. Each Saturday night features three polo matches beginning at 6 p.m., wine tasting, tug o’ war for children and dancing in the pavilion. $35 per vehicle online. $40 at the gate. Located at 5089 Old Tavern Road, The Plains, VA. Phone 540-253-5000 or see www.greatmeadow.org
AUG. 21
END OF SUMMER GARDEN PARTY • Celebrate the end of
summer with beautiful flowers, light refreshments, wine tastings, live music, lawn games and tours of Presqu’Isle, a c.1815 country estate, now hosting weddings and events of all kinds from 2-6 p.m. Located at 8183 Fox Groves Road in Remington. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit presquisle.com/gardenparty
AUG. 27
ENJOY THE RIDE • Starts
at 9 a.m. at the Fauquier County Fairgrounds in Warrenton. Tickets $10 at CFC Farm and Home Center locations and at Eventbrite. com under “horse fair.” Enjoy full-contact jousting, horseback archery, and the 4th Virginia,
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CFC’s “Enjoy the Ride Fair” returns Aug. 27 to the Fauquier County Fairgrounds
Company H, Black Horse Troop challenging their horses, Maneuvers start at noon. Event ends at 4 p.m. Check out www.cfcfarmhome.com for program.
ORANGE COUNTY AUG. 20 EXPLORE KAYAKING •
Orange County Parks and Rec has partnered with Rapidan River Kayak Company to offer an additional date for our “Explore Kayaking” program. We will hold this class from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. You must pre-register your child (Ages 10-15) for this program. Spaces are very limited. The registration fee is $50 per person. Get your feet wet in the world of kayaking! Learn from an American Canoe Association certified instructor. Students will spend time on the Rapidan River getting a practical introduction to Kayaking. Topics covered will include: Kayak Safety, Kayak Strokes & Maneuvers, Self & Assisted Rescues, Types of Kayaks, Care of Equipment, and more! Contact (540) 672-5435
DEC. 6
NEW YORK • NARFE CHAPTER 1885 at Lake of the Woods is sponsoring a bus trip to New York City Dec.6-8, 2016. Join us to celebrate the holidays in New York City. Includes bus trip, lodging, meals, city tours and tour of 9/11 museum including the Freedom tower. Call (540) 972-4651 (Barbara Ehlen) for further information and costs. Deposit to hold reservation must be received by Aug. 15. All are welcome
are scheduled for the first two weekends in December.) This year’s production is an original script written by award-winning DC playwright Renee Calarco. It's called The 12 Days of Christmas and uses the traditional song as inspiration for the play. Patty Hardee is the director. In the play, Shirley the Partridge (yes, the one in the pear tree) is responsible for putting on the Christmas pageant, but she encounters all kinds of problems--the swans and other birds are wintering in Florida, someone steals the five gold rings, the calling birds won't get off their phones, etc. The script is fun and funny with zany characters and roles for kids and adults. Please come out and audition either or both days. We will read from the script, so no preparation is necessary. Wear something comfortable and plan to have fun. Contact Patty Hardee at pahardee@ gmail.com if you have questions.
AUG. 27
FILM AND DISCUSSION • Hopeful, an event hosted by the Gathering Church for Women, offers a showing of the movie “Unconditional” accompanied by a spiritual discussion. No charge. Heavy hors d’oeuvres served. Event is 6:30 to 10 p.m. at the Flint Hill fire hall. RSVP to Pam at 910-295-3405 or Courtney at 540-742-9881. All are welcome.
MADISON COUNTY RAPPAHANNOCK AUG. 20 COUNTY AUG. 20
HOOVER RIDGE FAMILY DAY • Hoover Ridge Park’s
AUDITIONS • The RAAC
Community Theatre will hold auditions for its holiday production “The 12 Days of Christmas” from 2-4 p.m. both days. (Rehearsals will begin after Labor Day. Performances
Family Field Day is 9 to 2 at the park (158 Primary School Dr., Madison), including a one-mile run/ walk, family competition and fun. Cost is $20 for the entire family to play and enjoy all activities, or if you want to watch and cheer, admission is a donation to Hoover Ridge Park. Concessions available. Visit hooverridge.com or call 540-308-1247 for more information.
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Culpeper Times • August 18-24, 2016
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VIEWS
Creating, remembering and valuing the assets of our memory banks AGEWISE
Reminiscing is good for the brain as we age. A 2003 study by Eleanor Maguire and Christopher Frith performed brain scans on people in their 70s and in their 30s while they were reminiscing and found that the entire hippocampus is “lit up” and actively engaged in older adults, while 30 year olds only utilize one small part of the left hippocampal region. Remembering and making sense of our past is natural and even contributes to us feeling better about the future. Sometimes a photograph, smell, or song will trigger a memory so vivid we are immediately transported back in time. And though not every memory is positive, reminiscing often makes us feel good. This is true for most of us, and, particularly for persons suffering from dementia. It certainly has been true for me as I recall two recent experiences – one, a journey to my childhood home; the other, listening to music with my 90-year-old father who suffers from dementia. Approaching my 59th birthday, I stood in front of my childhood home with my sister, Nancy. We hadn’t been back in years. I was immediately struck with both the size and beauty of the Japanese Maple planted in front by our mother circa 1960. The expanding tree now held a prominent place, looming so large it practically hid the entire one-half of the house in all of its crimson glory. The same dilapidated fence I used to
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Carver reunion a success financially and socially
George Washington Carver Regional High School Alumni Association’s reunion event on Sat. Aug. 6 was a resounding success. More than 500 supporters enjoyed 35 vendors and superb performances by singers Octavia Yates and Marie Davis, accompanied by Rev. Joseph Moore on keyboards. In addition, the award-winning Blue Angels cheerleaders, coached by Kim Majors, captivated the audience, and DJ Wilbur Sheppard and and MC Shani Hinton complemented the entertainment. Thanks to the vendors who donated door prizes and provided good food and cool treats. We are grateful to the Culpeper County Sheriff’s Office for sending Officer White who kept traffic flowing without incident and gave us a sense of safety.
hone my balancing skills struggled to separate the lawn from the road. Nancy posed for the camera; “I never expected to see this place again”, she said. Nancy hated it more than I. Patchogue was a seedy, working-class town overrun by the stench from the lace mill factory. It had nothing to offer. High school was a disaster for both of us; though for different reasons. Nancy, a brilliant student made a request to enroll in the local college to challenge her enquiring mind. But in the late 1960s such forward thinking was not taken seriously. Annoyed and angered, she didn’t even attend her own high school graduation! Now, here we were, 45 years later, celebrating her induction into the Patchogue-Medford HS Hall of Fame as US Ambassador to Latvia. She showed them. I, on the other hand began my rebellion at age 14 following the rock band, The Grateful Dead. I ran away from home; fought with my parents; and, flunked classes. I was sent to boarding school in Massachusetts. Now, standing in front of the house, the memories flooded my brain with such vivid detail it felt more like yesterday than 45 years ago. Naming the former occupants of every house in the neighborhood; friends; pool parties; boyfriends; teachers; family outings; school; hurricanes; snow storms; Mom and Dad. It was surprising to feel this connected to a place we supposedly hated. The dreaded town at 18 is the place that holds our most precious memories at 60. The once ugly, seedy, place was now a place of sacred beauty. Like mom’s Japanese Maple, it is where we are deeply rooted. This is the place we existed before the ravages of time
- before cancer stole our mother and dementia stole our father’s brilliant mind. It is the place where we played and fought and grew; where we learned right from wrong. It is where our personalities were shaped and, allowing ourselves to be enveloped in the memories just felt good. Recalling memories is more difficult for our father. In fact, he struggles to remember most things and conversation does not readily come. But, with a little help he too, can go back. Recently, for example, while watching a YouTube clip of his trombone teacher, Miff Mole performing, “After You’ve Gone” he smiled, tapped his foot, and, relayed stories about trombone lessons from this talented guy. Suddenly, he was a 10-year-old boy in Brooklyn again. In this moment of reminiscing, just like my sister and me in front of our childhood home, he felt good. The power of music and memory is highlighted in the film, Alive Inside: A Story of Memory and Music, directed by Michael Rossato-Bennet. This moving documentary is about music’s ability to awaken seniors with Alzheimer’s disease and other debilitating types of dementia. There will be a showing of the film on Sept. 24 at the Culpeper County Library followed by expert panel and discussion.
Thanks to our partners in reviving the Carver campus: Culpeper County Board of Supervisors, George Washington Carver Agricultural Research Center, George Washington Carver Food Exchange Center, New Pathways Professional Training and other organizations that envision the academic potential of the campus. Thanks also to Eileen Bedell, Democratic candidate for U.S. Congress/7th District, who worked the crowd and demonstrated her interest in representing all. A special thank you goes out to all members who planned and worked our event. Without your tireless efforts the Carver Reunion would not have been possible. We increased our membership, raised funds for the museum, and have begun receiving Carver memorabilia. Despite the oppressive heat and early closure because of the storm, our event was a grand success financially and socially.
We hope the complete experience of this day gave all attendees a closer sense of connectedness to the school and the Carver community. Funds received will help finance a museum within the library to commemorate the history of black students who attended our segregated institution from 1948-1968. Our goal is to enable others to become cognizant of the educational culture of minorities in Culpeper, Orange, Madison and Rappahannock Counties during those years. Don’t forget our scholarship program. Applications will be available late this fall for high school seniors in local school guidance departments. We look forward to your continued involvement as more opportunities arise to strengthen the bonds of our Carver family.
Ellen Phipps, CTRS;MSG; Gerontologist is Vice-President of Programs and Public Policy for the Alzheimer’s Association serving the Central and Western Virginia Chapter. You may reach her at (434) 9736122, Ext. 103 or ephipps@aiz.org
Editor’s Note: Agewise is the first in a series of columns, penned by different experts, addressing aging and all its celebrations and challenges.
Charles Jameson Chairman GWCRHS Alumni Association
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➤ School, from Page 6 strategy that he is proposing that the Culpeper County School Board adopt. It’s not approved yet. He presented it at the August School Board meeting. I heard him talk about it at a meeting of the Founding Fathers Republican Women Monday evening. He was a guest speaker, along with School Board Chair Nate Clancy who remarked, “I hear more teachers are happy with him being here...I think you’ll like his decisions.” With Brads background in career and technical education, he says “the pump is primed in Culpeper” to take a more critical look at just what we’d like to see in that high school graduate. Brads would like to see graduates not only be college ready but career ready as well. There’s a difference. You may be academically prepared to take on the rigors of college courses but are you focused on what you think you’d like to be doing job wise. And perhaps that job doesn’t require a college degree and you’d be better prepared if you are graduating with certifications in autocad that will get you immediately placed in a company needing those skills. Or perhaps you want to be an attorney - some legal courses in high school could help with that path.
So, at the end of the day, after some 12 years in the public education system, Brads would like to see those 500 plus students that typically graduate from the two high schools each year be “life-ready.” That they be young people who are inspired, empowered and educated for success in today’s very complex world. Lofty goals and not ones that haven’t been explored before. But Brads is coming in as a strong leader. After a little more than a year, he’s managed to forge new ground with the Culpeper County Board of Supervisors. His proposed budget which included $1.4 million from them was easily passed. It enabled him to give raises across the board to teachers raising this county’s status so that Culpeper is at least on mid-level when it comes to teacher salaries in the region. Hopefully this will help with teacher retention. This year more than 80 teachers joined the ranks of some 600 total tasked with educating more than 8,000 students in pre-K through 12. A profile of a graduate As one starting point, the board of supervisors and the school board have created a career and technical committee composed of members from both groups. They will focus on just what Culpeper would like to see in their high school graduates. Is a
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facility needed to focus on vocational education? Are more apprenticeship programs needed? Last year, as a part of a program with Germanna Community College, 22 high school students graduated with two degrees - a high school diploma and a college associates degree. That’s a major step in the right direction according to Brads and certainly for those young people who now have a big jump on their education and being life ready. I’m thinking what a very innovative and creative way to get these young people launched. “I’m very excited about this high school redesign,” said Brads speaking of his “profile of a graduate” which would start in middle school. As part of this curriculum, focus would be on content knowledge, communication, collaboration, career readiness, creative and critical thinking skills and citizenship. Brads laughed. No, “C” isn’t for cookie referring to the song made famous on Sesame Street years ago. In this proposed profile, teachers and administrators would identify early - from a group of 16 career clusters, where a student would likely be heading and then guide/ support her/him along that path whether it be vocational or academic or perhaps a combination of both as they head toward graduation. Certainly the county’s E-Squared
program sponsored by Career Partners would be maintained. While the state’s unfunded education mandates can be challenging, Brads did tout their requirement for an economics/ personal finance class offered at the junior level. “We are exceeding that at 91 percent,” said Brads, “and were able to meet that requirement with some reshuffling.” Brads shared some of his personal philosophy. “I’m a husband, father and superintendent...in that order. I’m happy to be in Culpeper and working to improve its academic track.” Sen. Bryce Reeves, who is running for the Republican nomination for Lieutenant Governor, happened to be in the audience as was Delegate Nick Freitas. “You’ve got a rock star in Dr. Brads,” said Reeves noting that Botetourt County’s loss was Culpeper’s gain. Brads took some hard questions as well so his visit with this group wasn’t totally peaches and cream but overall he fared very well and I came away encouraged about the direction of the county’s school system under his leadership. “C” is for cookie in many a small child’s world, it’s also for character and courage and I believe the county’s superintendent has those qualities. It’s all good.
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for their office located in Opal, VA. This is a full time position. Benefits include vacation and holiday pay, sick leave, health, dental/vision insurance and 401K. Applicant must be proficient in Microsoft Word/Excel/Outlook with strong accounting skills. Experience with Viewpoint Construction Software and Crystal Reports is REQUIRED. Familiarity with highway and utility construction/VDOT requirements a plus. You may send your resume via fax 540-439-3795 or e-mail kjenkins@gei-va.com G.E.I. is an EOE & supports drug free workplace.
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(Hours: 10 am - 3 pm) for Smith-Midland Corp, reporting directly to the CEO. Duties include: arranging travel, maintaining CEO´s daily calendar & appts, coordinating meetings & events as well as day-to-day admin duties. Candidate must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite. Salary commensurate with exp. Applicants send resumes including salary history to: Smith-Midland Corporation P.O. Box 300; Midland, VA 22728 Phone: 540-439-3266 Email: emcclinton@smithmidland.com ~ Equal Opportunity Employer ~
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Culpeper Times • August 18-24, 2016
CRIME SOLVERS
ARREST REPORTS
Rondale Montrel Faulkner
Candi Marie Moore Age: 35, White/Female Hgt./Wgt.: 5-3/115 Hair/Eye: Blonde/Blue Last known: 3552 Wolftown Hood Rd., Madison, Va. Wanted for: Failure to appear
Aug. 10 Leyber Gonzalez, 31, no fixed address, Culpeper, failure to appear Adrian Reeves, 31, 3000 block Lee Hill School Drive, Fredericksburg, failure to pay fines, costs or penalties Aug. 11 Mandy Nicole Knox, 29, 8000 block Portner Ave., Manassas, sentence to community based corrections Gregory O'Neil Johnson Jr., 26, 100 block Oak Lane, Partlow, driving with suspended or revoked license Timothy Daniel Alexander, 50, 10000 block Weaversville Road, Bealeton, probation violation on felony charge, probation violation on misdemeanor charge (two counts)
Age: 63, White/Male Hgt./Wgt.: 5-8/150 Hair/Eye: Brown/Brown Last known: 12288 Grindstone, Boston, Va. Wanted for:(2) counts of Revocation of Suspended Sentence & Probation.
Anthony Joseph Ferrante Age: 38, White/Male Hgt./Wgt.: 5-11/2170 Hair/Eye: Brown/Hazel Last known: 362 Yanceyville Rd., Louisa, Va. Wanted for: Fail to Pay Fines, Costs or Penalties. Warrants current as of Aug. 17
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Aug. 13 Amber Nicole Nichols, 32, 12000 block Rixeyville Road, failure to appear Jeremy Randolph Walker, 43, 400 block Viewtown Road, Amissivlle, possession of schedule I, II controlled substance Alejandro Torres, 19, 1800 block Picadilly Circus, Culpeper, drunk in public, profane language Aug. 14 Darryl Walton Pebbles, 60, 13000 block Country View Lane, Amissville, assault and battery - simple Aug. 15 Andrew Jason Weakley, 39, 10000 block Rumsey Road, Rapidan, failure to appear on misdemeanor charge Robert Wesley Bobbitt, 56, 900 block Plum St. SW, Vienna, violate protective orders (four counts) Roger Edward Davis Jr., 25, 13000
block Dawn Ave., Culpeper, failure to appear Charles Richard Ramsey Jr., 19, 3000 block Hickory Woods Dr., Roanoke, manuf., sale, possess, control substance, schedule I, II (two counts) Sean Lewis Smith, 30, 14000 block West Catharpin Road, Spotsylvania, probation violation on felony charge (two counts) Aug. 16 Kathleen Moore Iliff-Darnell, 57, 13000 block Durantes Curve, Boston, failure to appear on misdemeanor charge Fletch Nicole Smith, 37, 7000 block Griffinsburg Road, Boston, bail/peace release David Joseph Harris, 25, 1700 block Powder Horn Terrace, Woodbridge, failure to appear Melissa Grzymkowski, 48, 4000 block Starwood Lane, Amissville, assault and battery - family member
Culpeper Town Police: Aug. 8-14
Following are the police reports from Aug. 8-14. Reports are provided by the law enforcement agency listed and do not imply guilt, however are the charges placed by the police department.
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Culpeper County Sheriff's Office: Aug. 10-16
Following are the county police reports from Aug. 10-16. Reports are provided by the law enforcement agency listed and do not imply guilt, however are the charges placed by the CCSO. Age: 29, Black/Male Hgt./Wgt.: 6-0/165 Hair/Eye: Black/Brown Last known: 17103 Black Oak Dr., Brandy Station, Va. Wanted for: Sentence to Community Based Corrections, Fail to Pay Fines, Costs or Penalties and (2) counts of Probation Violation on Felony Charge.
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Aug. 8 Jose Alfredo Velasco-Cristiani, 26, 400 block James Madison Hwy., Culpeper, failure to appear Karissa Marie Bailey, 25, 11000 block Alum Springs Road, Rixeyville, driving with suspended or revoked license Aug. 9 Michelle Albarado, 43, 1900 block Sunflower Drive, Culpeper, false ID (identity fraud) Eileen Mary McGovern, 48, 300 block South Main Street, Culpeper, drunk in public, profane language Aug. 11 Allen Roosevelt Colbert Jr., 34, 700 block Belle Court, Culpeper, abduction: by force, intimidation or deception Marcus Emmett Dean, 39, 1900 block Birch Drive, Culpeper, obstruct justice with threats/force, drunk in public, profane language Jena Marie Clore, 49, 26000 block Old Office Road, Culpeper, sell alcohol to unauthorized person Ruby Dessarae Lyles, 25, 4000 block Slate Mills Road, Boston, sell alcohol to unauthorized person
Adreanna Waters, 18, 1300 block Spring Meadow Lane, Culpeper, sell alcohol to unauthorized persons Logan Andrew Stephens, 22, Forest Grove Road, Amissville, sell alcohol to unauthorized person Patrick Aaron Griffin Azor, 25, 21000 block Price Lane, Culpeper, trespass: after being forbidden to do so April Dawn Washington, 37, 200 block N. East St., Culpeper, obstructing justice, drunk in public/ profane language Javier Alexis Pagan Nazario, 35, 900 block West Ocean View Drive, Norfolk, drunk in public, profane language, failure to pay fines, costs or penalties (two counts), revocation of suspended sentence and probation (two counts) Aug. 12 Lamont David Williams, 49, 1800 block Picadilly Circus, Culpeper, no driver's license, driving under the influence of alcohol Brandon Arron Diaz, 18, 10000 block Azalea Drive, Port Richey, possession of marijuana Noah Nicholas Aaruda, 18, 10000 block Azalea Drive, Port Richey, possession of marijuana Aug. 13 William L. Saunders, 68, 600 block Laurel Street, Culpeper, violate protective orders
Tremale M. Williams, 26, 700 block Colonels Court, Culpeper, failure to appear Lamont David Williams, 49, 1800 block Picadilly Circus, Culpeper, assault and battery - family member, violate protective orders Aug. 14 April Renee Ketchum, 29, 600 block N. Main Street, Culpeper, possession of controlled substances David Alexander Martin, 66, 500 block W. Stevens St., Culpeper, accident: driver not report w/death/ injury/damage, failure to yield at uncontrolled intersections Clarence William Jenkins, 60, 600 block N. Main St., Culpeper, failure to appear Amber Nicole Nichols, 32, 12000 block Rixeyville Road, Culpeper, sentence to community based corrections program or facility Ayala Martha Gamboa, 29, 1200 block S. Blue Ridge Ave., Cuylpeper, disorderly conduct Odwaldo Alcantara-Martinez, 27, 1200 block S. Blue Ridge Ave., Culpeper, violate protective orders, assault and battery family member Donald David Wayne, 20, 800 block Friendship Way, Culpeper, unlawful purchase or possess alcoholic beverage Richard Allen Medeiros Jr., 20, 200 block Reserve Blvd., Charlottesville, unlawful purchase or possess alcoholic beverage
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ON TO NATIONALS. Caroline Shaffer, a student at Culpeper County High School, was selected as a finalist in the National American Miss Virginia Jr. Teen Pageant held in July. She is one of 10 finalists out of 40 heading to the national competition in Los Angeles over Thanksgiving. Amassing a number of awards, she was escorted by her grandfather, William L. Shaffer, during the formal wear competition on the day he was celebrating his 86th birthday.
VERY VINTAGE. Cam Parody and Steve Miller celebrated a ribbon cutting last week for their shop The Original Hope Company which specializes in all things vintage. It’s on Davis Street where Clarke Hardware used to be.
TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALLPARK. As part of their Germanna Presents! Lyceum Sharon Robinson, the daughter of Jackie rk in Robinson, will speak at 10 a.m. on Aug. 27 at Sunshine Ballpa on books l severa of author the is Fredericksburg. Sharon Robinson in e courag s father' her from learn can today lessons young people is event The 1947. in line color all's Baseb e Leagu Major breaking open to the public, free, and there will be complimentary hot dogs, k is Cracker Jack and sodas for kids and their families. The ballpar Park. l Centra near Road Hill Bragg off Dr., w located at 1200 Wicklo For more information, call 540/846-5163.