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As we prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving, the staff of the Culpeper Times extends a heartfelt 'thank you' to our advertisers, readers, viewers, contributors, friends, and families for your continued support of this local newspaper. We are grateful that you share our vision of telling the stories of this community. One of those is your investment in tradition like Culpeper Renaissance and their annual Holiday Open House held this past Sunday. Pictured here is a delighted Mirabelle Kuykendall who is clearly fascinated by the glowing lights from the Christmas tree that is now a beacon at the end of Davis Street near The Depot. ➤ SEE MORE PHOTOS ON PAGE 32

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Culpeper Times • November 24-30, 2016

Police add auto-injectors to help combat drug overdoses By Anita L. Sherman

CULPEPER TIMES STAFF WRITER

Heroin use hit home heavy in the Piedmont region some time ago and law enforcement officials continue their battle against overdoses. Naloxone is a medication that rapidly reverses the effects of opioid overdose and is the standard treatment for overdose. Until fairly recently administering this medication needed to be in the hands of trained medical personnel in emergency departments as it was done via syringe. When it became available as a nasal spray, police officers nationwide were added to the ranks of those who could administer the drug. For members of the Culpeper Town Police it’s all about saving lives. If one of their officers arrives on the scene before EMT personnel, they want to be able to help. In 2014, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a prescription treatment that can be used by family members or caregivers to treat a person known or suspected to have had an opioid overdose. Evzio (naloxone hydrochloride injection) rapidly delivers a single dose of the drug naloxone via a hand-held auto-injector that can be carried in a pocket or stored in a medicine cabinet. Evzio isn’t inexpensive. A single dose can range from $400-600. But, they are very easy to use. Captain Tim Chilton was eager to add Evzio to their arsenal. Introduced last week, Chilton now

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has some 40 doses available for use thanks to a grant that he secured for the department. Working very much like an EpiPen, when you are ready to inject, a voice guides you through the process. 5-4-3-2-1 - Injection Complete It’s that simple. Since August, four lives have been saved in Culpeper with the use of Narcan. Surrounding counties are also experiencing saves due to this drug that can reverse the effects of an overdose. Chilton is also keen on protecting narcotics officers who are often at risk for accidental inhaling of drugs, like Fentanyl, which is powder fine and highly lethal. Chilton said that they are looking to perhaps change their procedure and not field test if they suspect the substance is a drug. “Fentanyl is like a puff of dust... if an officer inhales it, he/she can feel the effect and will need to immediately self-administer a dose.” “We are continuing our outreach process,” said Chilton, “making it available in a variety of places including inpatient and outpatient facilities.” Not to be an alarmist, Chilton stressed that while there “have been no issues at the schools” that school administrators at the high schools do have the auto-injectors in the event that they should need one. “I’m very glad that the officers can carry these devices when they are out on the streets,” said Chilton, “it’s another way that we can save lives and help.”

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Mike Morrison knows the feeling all too well. A feeling of dread. Of the world closing around him. Invisible walls close in on him. His breath quickens and he can feel a panic attack coming on.

So can his service dog, Jud. Whether it’s in a line at the grocery store, standing in a restaurant or in a crowded street - Jud is trained to safely and quickly make enough space for Morrison to feel safe again. It’s part of living with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, caused by his service

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in the U.S. Army, but Morrison is thankful for Jud. Now, he and Semper K9 are working with veterans to help alleviate their symptoms as well. Morrison, director of public relations and outreach for Semper K9 - a non-profit based out of Manassas that helps connect veterans with service dogs - helped coordinate the inaugural Upland Game Hunt at Lakota Hunt Club Nov. 19. “I thought the hunting community, probably 99 percent of them love veterans, so I thought why not do something like this,” Morrison said. Nestled into the northern end of Culpeper County, the Lakota Hunt Club is part of Lakota Ranch, owned by the Engh family. Started as a grass-fed beef cattle farm 35 years ago, the Lakota Ranch has evolved into a home for a farm market and now a hunt club. On Saturday, 32 hunters from Northern Virginia and Culpeper County descended upon the club for skeet shooting and bird hunting, all in the name of raising money for Semper K9.

The Semper K9 program Started almost two years ago by Christopher Beatty, a dog handler and kennel master for the U.S. Marines, the non-profit provides veterans with service dogs free of charge. Morrison came to the outfit, along with Jud, and has since had his service dog certified by Semper K9. Nine dogs have graduated from the program with another 12 in training currently. Morrison knows firsthand the value a service dog provides. “I was in a pretty bad place and the VA had tried 15 different medications for my PTSD,” he said. “None of it was helping. Now, with him, I don’t even have to take all the medication. And I’m out doing stuff like this, which I would have never been able to do.” Service dogs are trained to be perceptive and Jud can pick on ques, even when his master is asleep. “He wakes me up from night terrors,” Morrison said. “He will alert me when I start having a panic attack. He can alert me before

it even starts. He watches my back.” Morrison praised the Engh family - both father Jerry and son Jeremy served in the U.S. Army for their dedication to helping veterans. “It’s huge,” Morrison said. “Jeremy is prior military so he understands as well. When I asked him, he was 100 percent for it, there was no hesitation at all. All the volunteers we have here today are brand new.” Engh, who served eight years in the army put in tours in Iraq, Somalia, Panama and Haiti. His father was a doctor during the Vietnam War era for two years. Both realize how important it is to continue to give back to fellow vets. “It’s a great cause for the veterans and we’re also supporting the local wildlife population,” Engh said. “It fits with everything we do here from a business standpoint. It also works from a personal standpoint. “How can you go wrong, helping vets?” Engh said. “It’s just a win-win. We do a couple Wounded Warrior things as well.” ➤ See Paw, Page 5

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An ‘oasis’ in Culpeper County By Jeff Say

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Jeremy Engh compares it to Montana. In the rolling hills of Culpeper County, sits an oasis of wildlife, serenity and a peek back into how life used to be. Lakota Ranch started 35 years ago by Jeremy’s father Jerry as a grass-fed beef cattle farm, but has become much more in the past few years. Now a unique farm market - where visitors purchase items via the honor system - sits on the property along with the Lakota Hunt Club. The hunt club, led by guide Mike Theiss, offers big game experiences hunting native deer and black bear and also the Upland Bird Hunt, where hunters can flush out quail, pheasant and other birds on the property. Theiss, who has served as a guide at several other locations, started with the Lakota Hunt Club earlier this year after a 10-year relationship with the Engh family. “It’s isolated as you can possibly be from neighbors, it’s been an opportunity to come up here and get this started,” Theiss said. Situated on a picturesque 726 acres, the hunt club is home to bucks that measure as big as 14 points and at least 10-15 bear. “We have an abundance of deer on it,” Theiss said. “We manage our deer herd, which means we don’t shoot small deer on it. All are mature animals, we keep them on a mineral 365 days a year to help with antler growth. Black bear population has exploded in the past 15 years. We have 1520 resident bears on this property alone.”

Jeremy Engh explained that the hunt club just started hunting birds in September and that the farm is discussing with the Audubon Association about becoming a naturally recognized grazing land. “There’s certainly a shortage in the area and with the type of farming we do we have incredible grasslands surrounded by forests, it’s just natural for deer and big game to have both in their diet,” Engh said. “Today (Nov. 19) we’ll turn out over 200 birds. They’re one generation removed from wild stock, the hope is they’ll act more like wild birds and then the ones that get away will help repopulate.” Theiss explained that hunting is a part of conservation, helping manage the herds and knowing which animals to harvest and which ones to help populate the herd. He also pointed out that it helps protect the nature of the cattle business. “This is primarily a cattle farm, if they eat too much of the grass it takes money away from the cattle operation,” he said. For those who frown on hunting, Theiss points to the area’s forefathers who hunted and harvested off the land. “It’s a way of life,” Theiss said. “A lot of it is tradition, sure you all want to shoot that bigger buck but we shoot deer for meat as well. We’ve had kids come out that shoot bucks that are enormous. There’s nothing like that. The quality of animals is unbelievable here.” Engh looked around his property, his eyes surveying the lay of the land as a small smile crept across his face. “With the rolling hills in Culpeper County, you feel like you’re 100 miles from nowhere but you’re just 25 minutes from town,” Engh said.

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Veterans prepare to go on the Upland Bird Hunt Saturday at Lakota Ranch in Culpeper County. The fundraiser helped raise awareness for Semper K9, a program that provides veterans with service dogs free of charge. ➤ Paw, from Page 5 The 32 hunters on Saturday helped raise $4,000 toward the program, Morrison said. While there is no cost for veterans to acquire the dogs, it still costs Semper K9 $20,000 to train the service dogs. “We want to keep growing it, the goal is to raise awareness for the program and we want the guys and girls to have fun so it grows even more,” Morrison said. “Obvi-

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Auxiliary honors longtime volunteer Sisk Contributed Report

“I lost my husband to cancer and then my sister, so I was lonely,” Sisk While all of the volunteers at Novant said. “I got tired of sitting around lookHealth UVA Health System Culpeper ing at the walls, so I went to volunteer.” Medical Center make a significant imShe rode with a friend or fellow volpact on the patients, guests and staff, unteer to the thrift store and would one volunteer really stands out for her arrive early, sometimes by 6 a.m., and years of service and hours of volunteer- would work until around 1 p.m. ing. After joining the Culpeper Hospi“Julia is a rare gem,” said Monica tal Auxiliary in 1990 and volunteering Stover, manager of Culpeper Auxiliary for more than 32,000 hours, Julia Sisk Thrift Shop. retired in October. “She has a deep-rooted work ethic. So exactly how many days is that? She likes to stay busy and she is strong Dr. Press the developer tometrist may recommend regular Roughly 1,333 24-hour days orwas 800, 40as an ox." of the them away! first tinted, soft contact called testing for glaucoma, hour which can workweeks. Sisklens received an “hours of service” On Wednesday, Oct. 19, the Culpin and a gift certificate for dinner atyou nee Whether be done through an eye pressure Custom Eyes in 1980. He licensed peper Hospital Auxiliary and Culpepher favorite local restaurant. orwas are intere exam. Glaucoma is the second the technology to Bausch and exam,She er Medical Center celebrated Sisk’s also presented with a plaque to comcontact lenses tha Lomb and set up their facilities in leading cause of blindness in the outstanding volunteer service. Sur- memorate her extraordinary service, your eye color like Rochester and Waterford, United States and while it cannot rounded by her family, fellow auxiliary which willIreland. be displayed in the Culpeper members and and Culpeper Medical Cenand Air Optix Colo His company was Medical sold inCenter 1986dining to room. be prevented if it is diagnosed ter staff, Sisk recounted fondly on heris now owned by tative to contact u Revlon which treated early, it can be successfully years of community service with the Lights of Love local eye care profe Novartis. controlled. Culpeper Hospital Auxiliary. The Culpeper Hospital Auxiliary Sisk, 94, first volunteered in the hos- will host Lights of Love, a fundraiser We season can also tell Dr.most Press and the Care ofthe holiday Dr. Miles W. Presspital’s has coffee beenshop and recently eventEye to celebrate served as and a volunteer in the team Culpeper tree-lighting Tuesday, for, or a candidate Virginia staywith upato date onceremony serving the greater Culpeper Hospital Auxiliary Thrift Shop. She Dec. at 6:45 p.m. nextlearn to the Novant more about latest advances in6,eye health King George communities for the volunteered five days a week at the Health UVA Health System Culpeper our Culpeper visio and vision care, ensuring our Culsome time now. He has practiced hospital for more than 20 years. Medical entrance at 501 Sunset Lane.

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HOME & GARDEN

Can’t see the trees for the forest

Sometimes what is most helpful in identifying a tree — its leaves — can actually be a hindrance when it’s in a forest full of foliage. I’ve mentioned the Spring Road, an old logging road that is one of my favorite short walks where I live, many times in this column. I spend a lot of time contemplating and enjoying the forest view from a chair at the end, which offers an increasingly good view across the hollow this time of year. This trail has so many spicebush and tulip trees that, when the forest has leafed out, they are all I tend to see above the forest floor unless I go out of my way to see others. Often I’m focused lower down, searching the forest floor for mushrooms and critters. When I have taken the time to look more the diversity of forest along the Spring Road, which I did on and off this summer, I have spotted some American hornbeam, sassafras and some other tree and shrub species. But sometimes fall, after most leaves are

gone, reveals more, opening up the forest so individual trees stand out, even some I’ve looked at almost daily, sometimes twice a day. That’s happened to me twice in the past week. The first new tree I discovered was a young mulberry, at the very beginning of the trail. When the trees around it shed their leaves, I noticed the mittenshaped leaves that were left on one tree. I had no clue what species it was when I found it, so I used the Virginia Department of Forestry’s (VDOF’s) excellent, slender guide, “Common Native Trees of Virginia.” (Go to “Identification of Trees, Shrubs and Woody Vines” at dof.virginia.gov/ infopubs to download a PDF version, or to order a hard copy for the cost of shipping.) Although the book has a key, the leaves were so distinctive on this tree that I found it — or at least our native

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The introduced white mulberry tree’s leaves have uneven bottom edges and smooth undersides, while our less-common native red mulberry has even bottom edges and hairy undersides.

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that, I turned to the Peterson field guide, “Trees and Shrubs.” I was lucky to have found leaves on the mulberry tree at that point, which fell off a few days later, because that made ID much easier than just looking at bark, limbs and leaf scars. Turns out the shape and texture of the leaves of each species differ somewhat: our native tree’s leaves are hairy beneath, while the white’s are not. And the bottom edge of the red mulberry

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very long (the largest, around 13 inches) and wider near the tip. My first thought was that it was a chestnut oak, but the leaves were not serrated along the edges, ruling that out. It finally struck me that I was staring at a tiny grove of pawpaws, although the VDOF guide says the leaves are only supposed to be 5-11 inches long. Pawpaws are slender, even spindly trees, and can easily blend into a thick forest, but it was still amazing I hadn’t noticed them. If they’d had fruit during the summer, I think I would have, but these could be too young. You can bet I’ll be checking them again next summer. What really should have tipped me sooner to their presence was the habitat — along a stream (albeit a relatively small one) in somewhat open forest. From time to time, I’ve looked for pawpaws along streams elsewhere on the property, hoping to find some in fruit, which I haven’t tasted since I was a child. Although I lived next to a grove of pawpaws at a previous house, and kept checking them regularly to see whether the fruit was ripe (brown) enough, it seemed that wildlife — likely raccoons, opossums, squirrels or birds — always beat me to the ugly looking but tasty fruit. Pawpaw are also the sole host of the beautiful zebra swallowtail butterfly. While I do admit I’m more of a critter person, I am trying to learn more about plants, which are equally as important to our ecosystems. I’ve gotten better at identifying trees, but with these two species, I just couldn’t see the trees for the forest. © 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. Two favorite quotes: By E.O. Wilson, who coined the term "biodiversity," "Nature holds the key to our aesthetic, intellectual, cognitive and even spiritual satisfaction”; by Douglas Adams, “I love deadlines. I love the whooshing sound they make as they pass by.” You may reach her at nighthawkcomm@gmail.com

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RED KETTLE CAMPAIGN • Salvation Army’s local Red Kettle Campaign will continue until Dec. 24. Look for ringers at Safeway, Giant, Wal-Mart, TJ Maxx, Big Lots and Walgreens.

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CULPEPER NOVEMBER TOYS FOR TOTS • EXIT Cornerstone Realty authorized Toys for Tots drop off location Mike Butters, U.S. Marine Corps veteran and Associate Broker/ Owner of EXIT Cornerstone Realty, is proud to be assisting with the 2016 Toys for Tots Campaign in Culpeper and surrounding counties. EXIT Cornerstone Realty is an authorized drop off location for your new unwrapped toys during the month of November and December. Help deliver a message of hope to less fortunate youngsters this holiday season! A drop box is located on the porch at 609 S. Main St in Culpeper. Please drop them by Dec. 10. Thank you for supporting needy children this Christmas. 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

other designations, or barrels tighter than 0.69”, may not be used. All barrels/chokes gauged on site. Max 36-inch barrel length; no scopes. For more info, call 937-4541

NOV. 26

POST THANKSGIVING •

Mountain Run Winery welcomes Thanksgiving guests, family and friends for our post-Thanksgiving part with live music by local musician David Gilmore from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m., a bonfire and s'mores at dusk, and hot mulled wine served all day! For more information visit our website: www.MountainRunWinery. com. We are pet and kid-friendly and you are welcome to bring Thanksgiving leftovers for a late Autumn picnic!

Mid-Day Lions hosts 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. Doors open at 5 p.m. Games begin at 6:30 p.m. Three progressives each night, $1,000 jackpot. Contact Jim Calhoun at 540-937-1730. 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.

ART EXHIBIT • Arts and Culture Center honors national parks with exhibit featuring national landscapes. At 402 South Main Street. Artwork will be for sale. Exhibit continues through Nov. 27. Gallery open Saturdays from 10 - 4 p.m. and Sundays 1 - 4 p.m.

NOV. 25

TURKEY SHOOT • The

Jefferson Ruritan Club conducts its annual Turkey Shoot at the Jeffersonton Community Center, 5073 Jeffersonton Rd., Jeffersonton ,VA 22724 (Rts. 802 & 621, east of Rt. 229). Starts at 7 p.m. Shoot for prizes. Winchester 12-gauge steel #7 shot is covered in target fees. Steel shot can be used safely in any gun with choke designated ‘modified’ or larger. For both safety and fair competition,

NOV. 27

CHURCH • Mountain View

Community Church's Sermon Topic for Sunday, "God is Big Enough - The Ultimate Wise Guy." 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. 540-727-0297

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What’s Happening

EVENTS FOR CULPEPER, FAUQUIER, MADISON, ORANGE AND RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTIES

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NOV. 27

POINSETTIAS • Boy Scout Troop 196 will be doing their annual fundraising door-to-door sale of poinsettias. The 6-inch pots are available for $6 each, and the 8” pots are $13. There will also be a limited number of plants for sale at St. Luke’s Church Old Rixeyville Road, the day of the sale. The scouts are also pre-selling poinsettias to businesses. For more information please email us at BSTroop196@aol.com or call 540623-5503.

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.

CONCERT AND OPEN HOUSE • Evergreen Shade

NOV. 29

STORYTIME • Culpeper County Library PreSchool Storytime at 10:30 a.m. Advance registration required. This program is specially tailored to 3-5 year olds. Children get to participate on their own while parents wait in the Library. 271 Southgate Shopping Center. Phone Laini Bostian at 540-825-8691 or lbostian@cclva.org.

STORYTIME • Culpeper County Library Toddler Storytime at 10:30 or 11 a.m. Advance registration required. This program is specially tailored for 2 year olds. This is a lapsit storytime. Children sit with a parent, who helps them to enjoy rhymes, movement to music, and stories presented by Miss Pam. 271 Southgate Shopping Center. Phone Laini Bostian at 540-825-8691 or lbostian@cclva.org.

NOV. 30

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. 1

RAFFLE • Team Jordan’s Annual Raffle with Silent Auction & Raffle Prizes will be held at The Culpeper Police Department, 740 Old Brandy Road from 6-8 p.m. Please come out and help to support efforts to bring about awareness to suicide and help raise money to support LOCAL

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Library of Congress Packard Campus Theatre presents 'Air Force' Dec. 2.

Prevention Programs. Many great items will be auctioned off, such as Washington Redskins and Nationals Game Tickets. Autographed Sports Memorabilia items, as well as items from our local restaurants and shops. Complimentary food from Popeye's will be served and the $5000 Grand Prize Drawing will be at 8 p.m. For more information please call Chris Jenkins at 540718-3030.

DEC. 2

MUSIC • Blue Ridge Chorale Christmas Concert "SING GLORIA, SING" under the direction of Bob Burnett, with accompanist Brittany Bache, and percussionist, Jeff Wolf will be hosted by Prince Michel Vineyard at 7p.m. Tickets available on website www.brcsings.com or purchased at the door. The cost is $12 each. Come join us for a concert packed with wonderful old and new songs reflecting the season. For more information, call 540-219-8837. FILM • Library of Congress Packard Campus Theatre presents “Air Force’” (Warner Bros.,1943). Made at the height of World War II, this epic account of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor focuses on the personal dramas of the crew of an Air Force B-17 bomber that arrives in the aftermath of the bombing and is sent to Wake Island and then Clark

Field to help with the defense of the Philippines. 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. 3

SANTA BREAKFAST •

Culpeper '92 Lions Club, assisted by the Leos of CCHS and EVHS, will host its 11th annual Santa Breakfast from 8 to 10 a.m. in the Culpeper Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall. Enjoy a $4 breakfast, $1 - $5 Santa Shop, face painting, music by Harpine Studio students, vision screenings, and visits with Mr. and Mrs. Claus. Proceeds go to Manna Ministry. Contact Sandra Kidwell at 540-8253917.

Christmas Concert at Christ Church in Brandy Station followed by a Holiday Open House at the Graffiti House. Starts at 2 p.m. Mrs. Anne Howard and Dr. John Tole perform as Evergreen Shade. The church is located at 14586 Alanthus Rd. in Brandy Station. The Christ Episcopal Church is the continuation of the St. James Church which was totally dismantled during the encampment of Union troops in the winter of 1863-64. Brandy Station Foundation will host a Holiday Open House at the Graffiti House, 19484 Brandy Rd. from 3-4:30. For further information, call 540.341.7019.

FILM • Library of Congress Packard Campus Theatre presents "From Here to Eternity" (Columbia, 1953). Daniel Taradash earned an Oscar for his adaptation of James Jones unadaptable explicitly gritty best-selling novel set in Hawaii just prior to the bombing of Pearl Harbor. 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.

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HISTORY • Evergreen Shade will play at Christ Church in Brandy Station Dec. 3.

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Packard Campus Theatre presents “They Were Expendable” (MGM, 1945) John Ford directed this true story of a U.S. Navy squadron of PT boats who fought a rearguard action against the Japanese invasion of the Philippines in the months after Pearl Harbor. John Wayne and Robert Montgomery star as the Navy lieutenants in charge of the mission. Film historian Lou Sabini, author of “Behind the Scenes of They Were Expendable: A Pictorial History” which features a collection of candid shots taken during filming by U.S. Navy photographer Nick Scutti, will introduce the film. 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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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. 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.

Christmas Concert "SING GLORIA, SING" under the direction of Bob Burnett, with accompanist Brittany Bache, and percussionist, Jeff Wolf will be hosted by Verdun Adventure Bound at 3 p.m. Tickets available on website www.brcsings. com or purchased at the door. The cost is $12 each. Come join us for a concert packed with wonderful old and new songs reflecting the season. For more information, call 540-219-8837.

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DEC. 10

BREAKFAST • The Jefferson Ruritan Club together with the Jeffersonton Community Center will hold its monthly all-you-caneat country breakfast from 8-11 a.m. at the Jeffersonton Community Center, 5073 Jeffersonton Rd., Jeffersonton (Rts. 802 & 621 off Rt. 229). Menu will include eggs, pancakes, sausage, bacon, fried apples, biscuits & gravy, pastries, orange juice & coffee. $8/adults, $5/children 6-12, under 6 is free. Carryout available. All are welcome. For info, call 540-937-5119 or go to www.jeffersonvaruritanclub.org.

DEC. 13

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.

DEC. 15

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

SUBMIT YOUR EVENT! Want your event to appear in the Culpeper Times What's Happening expanded regional weekend calendar? Email editor Anita Sherman at anita@ culpepertimes.com. 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

DEC. 18 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.

DEC. 19 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.

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

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CHRISTMAS MUSIC •

Warrenton Chorale Christmas in Music concerts are 7:30 p.m.Thursday and Friday and 3 p.m. Sunday at Warrenton United Methodist Church (341 Church St.). Tickets (suggested donation $15 adults) are available at Great Harvest Bread, g.whillikers Toys and Books, New Baltimore Animal Hospital and Red Truck Bakery (Warrenton, Marshall) or at the door. For more information, call 540-347-3161.

DEC. 3

CHRISTMAS MUSIC •

MUSIC • Big Band Holiday

Extravaganza! featuring the Silver Tones Swing Band and special guests, the Blue Ridge Barbershoppers. Starts at 7:30 p.m. at Taylor Middle School at 350 Shirley Avenue. Desserts served at intermission. Advanced tickets $10 on or before Nov. 26. $15 after Nov. 26 and at the door. Children 12 and under $5. General admission seating. Limited tickets available. Visit www.silvertonesswingband. com

MUSIC • Celebrating Christmas

with SCSM from 3-5 p.m. at the Warrenton Community Center, 430 E. Shirley Ave., Warrenton and the Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony, caroling, and Santa Claus immediately following at the SCSM Center, 76 W Shirley Ave., Warrenton. This is a joyful Christmas celebration to honor personal heroes and the memory

Christmas in Little Washington's parade will be held Dec. 4 at 1:30 p.m.

of loved ones - free and open to all. There will be special music by Bobby Reynolds, inspiration and light refreshments, a time of remembering loved ones. Lights for a donation of $10 each can be dedicated to remember someone special or to honor those who have made a difference. Santa Claus will be visiting and you may take pictures of your child with them. Sponsored by Spiritual Care Support Ministries, 76 W. Shirley Ave., Warrenton. For information call Chaplain Liz Danielsen at 540-3495814.

DEC. 12

BAND CONCERT • Fauquier Community Band’s holiday concert is 7 p.m. at Fauquier High School (705 Waterloo Road, Warrenton). The audience is invited to join band members for a dessert reception after the concert. Featuring unique as well as traditional music, the concert is presented free of charge and no tickets required. Visit fauquiercommunityband.comor call 703-282-2556 for more information.

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GRAY GHOST EVENT • Gray

Ghost’s holiday kick-off is 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the winery (14706 Lee Hwy., Amissville) with one-dayonly gift specials, live music from 2:30 to 4:30, free wine tastings all day. The holiday cork display makes its annual debut! Free event. For more information, call 540-9374869.

DEC. 4

CHRISTMAS IN LITTLE WASHINGTON • The 12th

annual Christmas in Little Washington celebration includes a parade (which starts at 1:30), local and regional food vendors and an artisan market from 11 to 4 p.m. Parade features the Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps, the Rappahannock County High School Marching Band, antique cars, local fire and rescue trucks

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and Santa Claus. Children can visit with Santa at his workshop after the parade. For more information, email event coordinator Keir Whitson at keirwhitson87@gmail.com.

SMITHSONIAN CONSORT OF VIOLS AT THEATRE AT LITTLE WASHINGTON •

After the parade — and some hot chocolate, tea or coffee in the theater lobby — come hear the Smithsonian Consort of Viols’s performance of English chamber music from the time of Elizabeth I at the Little Washington Theatre at 3 p.m. The Consort is Smithsonian Chamber Music Society artistic director Kenneth Slowik, Rebekah Ahrendt, Catherine Slowik and Arnie Tanimoto. Tickets ($25, $10 ages 17 and younger) available at littlewashingtontheatre. com or 540-675-1253.

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There’s a new dog in town ➤ Sheriff’s Office has canine certified to sniff out explosives/ narcotics Staff Report Deputy Owen Gore loves dogs. It’s evident in the way he talks about his former dog Hunter, who died in April, and his current canine partner Stryker. Stryker and Gore spent eight weeks and more than 400 hours together training. As a result the two learned to work as a team and more importantly -- last week -- Stryker qualified as an Explosive K-9. The two completed field trials Nov. 17 under the watchful eyes of Bryant Arrington, a Master Trainer for the Virginia State Police K-9 association, and an officer with the Culpeper Sheriff’s Office. Now the two are qualified to participate in K-9 searches for the Culpeper County Sheriff’s Office. Stryker came to Culpeper via the Czech Republic. According to Gore, the bloodlines for dogs from the Republic are more documented and as

a result better dogs come from the area. Arrington picked Stryker from a group brought to the United States for law enforcement use. Stryker, in Arrington’s expert opinion, was the best fit for the Culpeper Sheriff’s Office and he brought the dog here. Stryker and Gore tested in different environments, from a static wall test for explosives to an active building search, in the qualification process held last week on a brisk autumn day. The field examination took hours. Deputy Gore still misses Hunter but Stryker seems to have captured the young officer’s affection. Gore originally started his law enforcement career in the Orange County Sheriff’s Office. But the Culpeper native wanted to return home and in 2008 he joined the Culpeper Sheriff’s Office. He started out working as a patrol deputy but his goal was to become a K-9 officer. In 2011 he achieved that goal with Hunter. With Stryker as his partner Gore says he is looking forward to returning as an active K-9 team. While he misses Hunter, and says he is grateful for the support shown to him from the community upon the dog’s passing, he is excited about the future with Stryker.

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It was third down with a long three yards to the first down marker when the Eastern View Cyclones walked up to the line of scrimmage. Halfway into the fourth quarter Chancellor was holding on to a 24-21 lead. The Chancellor Chargers were becoming more and more desperate for a stop. The Cyclones powered by a 48yard kickoff return by junior D’Ago Hunter and a power running game sparked by sophomore running back Trey Holmes were undaunted as they marched down the field. In the Cyclones backfield Holmes knew that the football was going to be in his hands. Stopping Holmes had been a tough task for the Chargers in the second half of

last Friday night’s Group 4A Virginia High School League second round playoff game. Holmes carried the football for 107 yards and touchdown in the second half—in the first half, it had been teammate Justin Pollard’s task to run against a stingy Chargers defense. Holmes took the handoff from senior quarterback Eddie Russell and garnered the first down to give Eastern View a time-eating drive and a path to two passes that would lead to a 28-24 final. In the fourth quarter Russell orchestrated what would be the game-winning drive. Russell stood tall in the pocket long enough to hit junior wide receiver Zach Thomas for a key 30 yard gain on a second key third down. The patience that Hatfield referred to was exemplified by the Cyclones final go-ahead touchdown a minute later, a 9-yard touchdown on a screen from Russell to junior playmaker D’Ago Hunter with 4:05 left to play. Hunter made two ➤ See Cyclones, Page 21

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➤ Cyclones, from Page 20 defenders miss and carried one more into the end zone. “They called my number and I knew it was time to make a play--I hadn’t scored all game. I had to be strong. I had faith that my teammates would make the right blocks,” said Hunter. “In that moment I also thought about a little girl going through cancer treatments. I thought about her fight. She inspired us to keep fighting. We won this game for her—we knew that it was going to be a battle. When you play a good team like Chancellor twice and win that really says something about our team.” Holmes echoed the need for patience and the inspiration of a little girl. “I had to be patient. Justin did a great job in the first half and those were tough yards. In the second half I wanted to get the ball in my hands. My line opened up some holes and I just kept my legs driving,” said Holmes. “I guess I learned that toughness from my dad. We gave it 100 percent and our thoughts were about that little girl.” The Cyclones secret weapon cited by coaches and players is a little girl battling cancer. After the game’s final whistle and the frenzied cheers in the locker room every Eastern View player lined up to give a her a hug. “Just look at the way they are lining up to hug this brave little girl,” said Hatfield with a large measure of pride. “They wanted to win this game for her and you can see just how much it meant to the team to do this for her.” Eastern View will advance to a third round playoff game against Lafayette this Saturday, Nov. 26. Heading into last Friday’s playoff game Eastern View’s coaches and players expected a tough game that would undoubtedly come down to a final possession. It certainly lived up to expectations. The Eastern View defense held the lead in the final minutes and the game ended on a desperate scramble from the Chargers quarterback. In game three of the season the Cyclones and Chargers had squared off in a thrilling overtime game. The Cyclones earned a 3831 victory that built character as the season progressed. In the first game, the keys were big plays and endurance. On Friday, the key word was patience, according to Eastern View head coach Greg Hatfield. “Chancellor is a great team and we knew this was going to be a heavyweight fight. We knew we had to keep fighting and we knew that this game wasn’t going to be won in the first, second or third …

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Eddie Russell pushes his way into the end zone to score one of the two touchdowns scored in the first half by the Cyclones during the 4A East second round playoff game against the Chancellor Chargers Friday evening. it was going to come down to the last quarter and more likely the last play,” said Hatfield following the game. “It was a total team effort, a gutsy effort from a team that plays for one another--- they don’t have any quit in them.” As Hatfield reflected on the game in the afterglow of victory he commented on the timeliness of his playmakers and the patience it took to stick with a ground game that eventually wore down the Chargers. He also credited his offensive line and the resilience of his defense. “Chancellor tried to limit our air game so we had to be patient with our play calling,” said Hatfield. “Trey is a great change of pace running back. I’m thrilled with how our entire team played. They are special group of young men. I’m excited to advance with this team.” The Cyclones (12-0) will travel to Wanner Stadium Saturday to face an undefeated Lafayette, of Williamsburg (11-0) at 2 p.m. in the third round of the VHSL 4A playoffs. Marshall Conner is a freelance writer with the Culpeper Times. He may be reached at kelpiescot@gmail.com

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Look for the Red Kettles and donate a dollar or more ➤ Salvation Army kicks off annual fundraiser By Anita L. Sherman

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Brenda Hackley is no stranger to standing in the cold and ringing a small red bell. She’s been doing it for four years and her place of choice is outside Safeway. “I don’t mind the chill,” she chuckled last Thursday as the Salvation Army kicked off their annual Red Kettle campaign. “A lot of my friends know that this is my spot and they’ll let me know if they miss me,” she said as she prepared to stand her post for a five hour shift. From its humble beginnings as a local San Francisco fundraiser featuring a single crab pot in 1891, the Red Kettle Campaign has grown into one of the most recognizable and important charitable campaigns in the United States. Each year, more than 25,000 Salvation Army volunteers spread throughout the country from

Thanksgiving to Christmas Eve to ring bells and solicit spare change and other donations from holiday shoppers. The Red Kettle Campaign helps the Army serve more than 3 million people in need during the Christmas season – including nearly 1 million children – and serves more than 25 million individuals throughout the year. Lt. Jared Martin is at the helm of the Culpeper and Warrenton Salvation Army. He thanked those who turned out for the first donations in front of Safeway.Always with a smile, Martin stressed that all money raised from the Red Kettles will stay in the communities where it is collected. “Give until it helps,” urged Martin. “Put in a dollar and then when you see another kettle, put in another dollar.” Chiming through Christmas Eve, look for ringers at Safeway, Giant, Wal-Mart, TJ Maxx, Big Lots and Walgreens. All three Union Banks in Culpeper County will host Angel Trees. Those who wish to volunteer to ring bells may call 540-349-8076 or write Melissa.Dargis@uss.salvationarmy.org.

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FLYING THE FLAG PROUDLY: Tripp Butler decided to call on members of the Sons of the American Revolution when it came to properly displaying the flag at Virginia Community Bank at 701 S. Main Street. With solid mounting and lighting, the symbol of American freedom proudly stands not far from its entrance. At night, it shines brightly. Last Friday, members of the group’s Color Guard presented the bank with a framed certificate for their patriotism. There are 27 chapters of the Sons of the American Revolution in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Focused on patriotism, history and education, the Culpeper Minutemen Chapter serves Culpeper, Fauquier, Madison, Orange and Rappahannock counties. The bank’s president was encouraged to join the group which consists of members who are of lineal descent of an ancestor who supported the war for American independence. Pictured (l-r) Virginia Community Bank President and CEO A. Preston Moore, Jr., Branch Operations Manager Courtney M. Bristow, Commercial Banking VicePresident William T. (Tripp) Butler, III, SAR President Bill Schwetke and SAR members Larry Alexander and Donald Jennings.

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The Chamber ADVANTAGE Culpeper Chamber of Commerce » NOVEMBER 2016 » Volume 3, Issue 24

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Culpeper County Library is pleased to announce that Laini Bostian, Youth Services Coordinator, has been asked to be the new columnist for “Get with the Program”, which is a regular feature of VOYA (Voice of Youth Advocates, a national journal) and is published six times per year. EXIT Cornerstone Realty is happy to welcome Soodie Musselman to our team. Soodie brings over 24 years of

Real Estate experience with her, including Rookie of the Year with the Piedmont Board of Realtors in 1993. Soodie is dedicated to helping her clients obtain their dream and creating a relationship for life. We look forward to working together with Soodie to achieve these goals. Aging Together announces their new Executive Director, Carol Simpson. Carol welcomes input regarding issues affecting seniors in Culpeper, Madison, Orange, Fauquier and Rappahannock Counties. Aging Together builds

collaborations that create and enhance supports for older persons, their families and their caregivers by identifying gaps in service and identifying community partners to provide service. Dogwood Village would like to recognize Joanne Matthews for her contributions to the facility. Matthews was born in Madison County and completed high school. She is married to Steve Matthews and has 3 children, 3 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Joanne has worked as a secretary for several businesses. She attends Calvary Baptist Church and enjoys reading and antiquing. She is pictured visiting resident Robert Seal. pranapiloga would like to thank our students, staff and supporters for our nominations for Small Business of the Year and Entrepreneur of the Year. We are humbled to receive the honor of Entrepreneur of the Year. We enjoy being Culpeper Chamber Members. We thank the Chamber's staff for their support and thank our Tuesday Leadshare members for their advice and friendship. On December 1, the studio will move to 162 E. Davis Street, upstairs welcoming all to a light-filled space to practice and grow

in, flowing with love from the heart. Mike Butters, U.S. Marine Corps Veteran and Associate Broker/Owner of EXIT Cornerstone Realty, is proud to be assisting with the 2016 Toys for Tots Campaign in Culpeper and surrounding counties. EXIT Cornerstone Realty is an authorized drop off location for your new unwrapped toys during the month of November and December. Please drop them by December 10th! Learn Now LLC is now a certified provider of PACE and Master The Code. PACE is a Processing And Cognitive Enhancement Program that helps those who struggle with learning. Master The Code is a Reading Program that completely transforms reading and spelling skills. EMSI, Inc., is proud to announce that it was recently designated a Small, Womanowned, and Minority-owned Business (SWaM) by the Commonwealth of Virginia. The purpose of this designation is to enhance procurement opportunities for SWaM businesses participating in statefunded projects and should help EMSI be more competitive in these government projects.

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If you’ve seen the famous Salvation Army red kettles and bell ringers around town, then you’ve seen the work of Lieutenant Jared Martin! Jared’s family moved to Culpeper after being commissioned by the Salvation Army to plant a corps in our town. This huge undertaking is not foreign to Jared and his wife, Rachel. They worked vation Army’s social services the year. asthroughout a team inThose Maryville, Tennessee and started a Salvation Army corps that mmer camp, food and commodities pantry, and emergency provided services, an advisory board, a new church and raised donated goes to direct services. Donors and new volunteerssocial can ereason. enough funds to be financially independent. This dynamic team is ready to how you can help the Salvation Army’saefforts in Culpeper make difference in the Culpeper community. Jared says, “my specific role r 865-255-2242. is to plant the Salvation Army in a new community by establishing a Center for Worship and Service which will include social services and well worship services.” The Red Kettle Campaign supports the Salvation Army’s social services throughout the year. Those include utilities assistance, Angel Tree, summer camp, food and commodities pantry, and emergency disaster services. 82 cents of every dollar donated goes to direct services. Donors and volunteers can advocate for the campaign with #redkettlereason. Contact Jared Martin to learn more about how you can help the Salvation Army’s efforts in Culpeper at Jared.Martin@uss.salvationarmy.org or 865-2552242.

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Culpeper Chamber of Commerce Phone: 540-825-8628 • Fax: 540-825-1449 Address: 629 Sperryville Pike, Suite 100, Culpeper, VA 22701 www.culpeperchamber.com Contacts: Culpeper Chamber of Commerce Sandy Boone, President/CEO • sandy@culpeperchamber.com Martha Sanford, Membership Coordinator • marthas@culpeperchamber.com

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Mike and Ellen Butters joined real estate professionals from across North America October 17-22 at the Atlantis Resort in the Bahamas for the 20th Anniversary EXIT Realty Corp International Convention. This convention is an annual event that brings top real estate professionals together to interact and learn from each other and promote discussions about issues and trends in the real estate market. Congratulations to Virginia Community Bank for their commendation by the Culpeper Minutemen for proper posting of the United States flag. Faye’s Office Supply would like to congratulate sales rep, Ronnie Wray, for being a dedicated member of the Faye’s team for 8 years!

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Congratulations Culpeper Medical Center! Novant Health UVA Health System Culpeper Medical Center recently received its ninth consecutive “A” rating in patient safety from The Leapfrog Group.Providing high-quality, safe care for the communities we serve is something we take very seriously,” said Greg Napps, CEO, Culpeper Medical Center. “This remarkable achievement of a ninth consecutive "A" is made possible by the dedicated employees and medical staff at Culpeper Medical Center.” This latest grade makes Culpeper Medical Center one of 113 hospitals out of 2,600 nationwide and one of only 12 hospitals in Virginia to attain consecutive "A" rating according to Leapfrog officials, on their 50th Anniversary!

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Kincheloe: Community colleges change lives By Mike Zitz

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Connie Kincheloe, a longtime member of the Germanna Community College Educational Foundation and former chairwoman of the State Board of Community Colleges, was honored as the GCCEF’s 2017 Philanthropist of the Year Nov. 18 at the Culpeper Center & Suites. Kincheloe has also played an important role in developing new

partnerships within Germanna's service area through her work as a member of the CulpeperRegional Hospital Board of Trustees, University of Virginia Medical Center Operating Board and Virginia Hospital Association Board. “It’s really humbling to be honored for something that means so much to me,” Kincheloe told the crowd. “I have a passion for Germanna. And I have a passion for the Virginia Community College System. And I have passion for the

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cares about students across the Commonwealth." Letters of praise from Gov. Gerald L. Baliles, Gov. Terry McAuliffe and U.S. Sen. Mark Warner were read. "She has served the entire commonwealth and VCCS and is universally respected and admired,” Sam said. “She always has the greater good in mind, seeking to open new doorways for countless students. Even when some students did not believe in themselves, she has always believed in them and has taken action to help them find and achieve their dreams."

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Seems a bit obtuse of a question and one that may leave you asking why? Forget the why for a second and focus on the “would you” portion. The cow won’t ask to go sailing, so it’s up to you to answer the question. Consider that cows can see color and smell from almost six miles away, but their communication and navigation skills in a sailboat are of doubtful value. Well...that’s not fair to say, as I have not personally sailed with a cow. The logistical questions to make it a reality are plenty. What sort of sailboat will best manage a cow’s weight, food and water requirements? Consider that cows drink almost a bathtub of fresh water per day. They also eat roughly 40 pounds a day. After chewing and drinking there are, well, let’s just say, “byproducts” – what to do with the volume of them on a sailboat? If you are still thinking that maybe you could take a cow sailing, I like your style. If you are in, let’s level up with a follow-on question: Would you take a cow sailing for a quick tour of the Chesapeake Bay or are you all in? By all in, I mean all in for a transatlantic crossing with a cow on a sailboat? I know, that’s a whole new ball of wax, right? Don’t vex yourself too much thinking about this. It’s an easy question to answer. That, and it’s been done. Yes, people long before you decided to load cows into sailboats and cross the Atlantic Ocean with them. Who and why? If you are a 4-H dairy family, you already know. Cows were not indigenous to North America. The first (recorded) dairy cows arrived in the colonies of Jamestown in 1611 (1624 at Plymouth). If you are contemplating this and now feeling bad that you probably would not have taken a cow sailing, it’s OK, I understand. It’s easy to take for granted the myriad of sacrifices and blessings laid before us on this Thanksgiving Day. Take, for example, the butter on your Thanksgiving table and used in your holiday cooking. More than likely the cream that yielded your butter came from a cow’s milk. Perhaps from a cow with ancestors who went sailing across the Atlantic Ocean. There’s often a grander sense of daring and caring behind so many of the things that we often take for granted. Thanksgiving is a good time to come together and give our collective thanks over a meal and know that

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even if you would not have taken a cow sailing, you can still enjoy using (real) butter in America that’s tied back to the pioneers who did take a cow sailing. Jeffery Mitchell is the owner of the Culpeper Cheese company. He is also a freelance contributor with the Culpeper Times. You may reach him at jeffery@culpepercheese.com or 540.827.4757.

A cow arrives in Cowes

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Butter will most likely accompany many of our Thanksgiving dishes. These fancy shaped creamy fowl could find themselves swimming in mashed potatoes.

The Isle of Wight town, called Cowes, was reclaimed in the Victorian times by farmers as a Mexican RestauRant brand new holiday resort for the bovine population. Originally named Shamblord, the town was renamed in the early 1600s after a cow got stuck in sandbanks betweenDid theyou west know that the Frenchman’s now the carries French pastries? Did you Corner know that Frenchman’s bank and the east bank at the Corner now carries French pastries? We are the only elegant cakes for miles around. northern edge of the island. The cow did not survive, but the 500 MeadowbRook dR. Stop by the Frenchman’s Corner for a scrumptious name, like the cow, stuck. treat. culpepeR, Va 22701 Initially the land had been densely 540-727-0404 • www.eljaripeo.net populated with woodlands, but as the woods were cleared to M-W Lunch SpeciaL $ 25 make boats to travel to and from the mainland, the grasslands We are the only elegant cakes for miles around. Any Purchase took over; this was the perfect Stop by the Frenchman’s Corner of $25 or more for a scrumptious treat. land for cows. With Coupon Only. Not Valid With Any Other Offers. By the mid 1800s, all across 129 E. Davis St. Culpeper, VA 22701 the UK, many Victorians were Open Daily at 11 seeking waters to bathe in and places to relax. The increase in tourism throughout the UK led to increased sales in ice cream and cream teas, placing a heavy burden on the dairy farmers of the day, and the cattle they farmed. By 1870 it was felt that after years of getting up at 3 a.m. Daily Lunch Specials to produce milk to feed $5.99- $6.99 the addictions of a seaside Eat In Monday & Tuesday 2-4 pm only: generation the UK could afford to or subsidise an annual holiday for Buy one pork sandwich To Go the dairy herds in order to give get one half price www.CulpeperCheese.com rest to their udders. 129 East Davis Street, Suite 100 Cowes, in tribute to the cow Culpeper, Virginia 22701 who had perished in the 1600s, (540) 827–4757 129 E. Culpeper Street was chosen as the perfect (at The Stable, behind the Culpeper Post Office) bovine destination. So each year, in the first week of August, cows arrived by boat from the mainland, docking in the town to let the heroic cows of the dairy world relax and find amoosment.

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The National Federation of Independent Business is America’s leading small business advocate. We are proud to represent 350,000 small, independent business owners nationwide, including 7,000 in Virginia. We are also very proud to cosponsor the 2016 Small Business Saturday promotion with American Express. According to the U.S. Small Business Administration, small businesses account for most of the jobs in this country. They have provided 66 percent of all net new jobs since the 1970s. They represent 99.7 percent of all U.S. employers. Most Americans don’t know an owner

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of a big department store, but there’s a good chance that many people know small-business owners. They’re our friends and neighbors. They’re among the most generous supporters of civic groups, local charities, youth sports, schools, and virtually every other form of community activity. Nov. 26, the Saturday after Thanksgiving, is Small Business Saturday. It’s intended to encourage Americans to support small business not just one day a year, but whenever they go shopping. Black Friday, the traditional start of the holiday shopping season, is when families wake early, sit in traffic, compete with other drivers for mall parking spots, jostle with crowds, and stand in line to buy things they could find much closer to home. Small Business Saturday offers a much different experience. Shoppers who visit locally-owned businesses will

Savor the stuffing My father wasn’t born in this country. He came from the Philippines, in the early 30s with, I believe, one intent in mind - to embrace America as his own. By the time I had memories of Thanksgiving, he was well ensconced in this truly American tradition and celebrated it with customary gusto. He would rise early to put the bird in the oven. From the doorway of the kitchen I would watch him washing the turkey. He was a designing engineer by trade and his craft didn’t leave him as he meticulously closed the cavity with artful crosses of butcher’s string. For most of the year I rarely saw my father in the kitchen save for Sundays and the holidays. Those were his to shine and my mother knew better than to intrude with his culinary undertakings. My father really took great delight in preparing the turkey. On this day of traditional thanks, I feel that the larger bird he had to prepare, the happier he was. Thus, we would usually have turkey for many days. While my mother baked pies and side dishes and set a very fancy table, my father would tend to the turkey for many hours, basting it religiously. The aroma on Thanksgiving day was heavenly as the smells of Dad’s bird wafted throughout the house.

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But, it was my father’s dressing that was the true masterpiece. He would start the day before cutting and toasting bread cubes. Peeking through the kitchen doorway again, I’d see him chopping onions and celery, melting butter in a large pot, pouring in some liquid, tasting, seasoning and stirring. When we were finally all seated at the dining room table, it was my father’s dressing that was always the biggest hit. I hadn’t developed a taste for mushrooms yet and would always query him if he had put any in the dressing. “No,” he would say, “just eat it.” It was never dry. Rather, it was very moist and comfortable feeling and it left me smiling and reaching for seconds. As the years went on, the reputation for my father’s dressing spread among our family members and each Thanksgiving it was the one dish that everyone looked forward to the most – Dad’s moist stuffing with unmistakable good flavor. My father passed away 21 years ago. The first Thanksgiving that occurred after his death, my sister was in Oregon and I here in Virginia. I can’t recall which one of us called the other but it was with the same question – “Do you have Dad’s stuffing recipe?” “I think he may have put some soup in it,” said my sister. “Well, I do know now that he used mushrooms,” I replied. In our long history of living with this man who migrated to America from an island culture, we never thought to preserve this recipe that I believe was never written down.

find almost everything they could get at the mall and plenty of items by local artisans, designers, bakers, chocolatiers, brewers, and tinkerers that can be found only on Main Street. In terms of service, Americans who “shop small” likely will be dealing directly with owners who know that happy customers usually come back. The campaign to “shop small” on the Saturday after Thanksgiving started in 2010. It has grown every year. Last year, more than 95 million Americans visited local businesses on Small Business Saturday, and they spent more than $16 billion. We hope that even more Americans participate this year. Small Business Saturday is a great way to start the holidays, support local communities, and boost the national economy. Nicole Riley is Virginia state director of the National Federation of Independent Business. She lives in Richmond.

Since my mother stayed clear of him when he was preparing this dish, she didn’t recall how he did it only that it was very good. Every year or so one of us will lay claim that we’ve replicated Dad’s dressing but I know it is not so. This year as I prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving I have stuffing on my list. It is one of my grown children’s favorites and while I’d like to say it’s a recipe refined by their grandfather I cannot lay claim to that. I can only savor the memory. Eight years and counting For the past 16 years I’ve been involved with community journalism in Fauquier, Rappahannock and Culpeper County. Sunday I celebrated eight years as editor of the Culpeper Times. I’m pleased that in spite of the devastation that national daily papers are experiencing that we, as a local weekly product, are alive and well and living Culpeper. Just about everything about the industry has changed from how papers are circulated, where they get printed, who chooses to advertise in them, who is putting copy together, writing, editing, designing and laying out the pages, creating the ads, web posting, photo taking, and social media. Newsroom and advertising staffs have shrunk. It takes brave publishers to believe that revenues will keep abreast of costs. With another Thanksgiving about to be celebrated, I am very thankful that I’m still able to write stories, share news, hopefully produce a product that our readers look forward to getting and help keep local journalism vibrant. It’s a wild ride but what a journey.

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DANCING THE NIGHT AWAY. Members of the Marie School of Ballet entertain spectators Nov. 20.

OH CHRISTMAS TREE. Culpeper Renaissance Inc., hosted the for annual Downtown Tree Lighting Nov. 20. Hundreds turned out wind brisk a e despit stayed then and House Open own Downt the to light the tree!

MAKING A GINGERBREAD HOUSE A GINGERBREAD HOME: Lilyrose Lacey and her mother Megan build a gingerbread house at Lollipop Station sponsored by Windmore.

RAISE YOUR VOICES: Members of the Blue Ridge Chorale sing Christmas carols prior to the lighting of the Christmas tree. OLD SAINT NICK: Santa Claus made Christmas wishes come true during the annual Downtown Open House.

HAVE A HOLLY JOLLY CHRISTMAS: Sarah Hoy sings "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" while being accompanied on acoustic guitar by Jewell Tone Music owner John Jewell.