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Culpeper County High School is known as a basketball school for good reason. For more than 40 years, the Blue Devils have consistently been a contender for district, regional and state titles and that lineage can be traced back to the foundation John Averett set forth. Now, Averett and his 1973 state championship team - along with the girls state championship teams from 1976 and 1979, all-state players and 1,000 point scorers - will be honored at CCHS Feb. 2 beginning at 5 p.m. prior to the Blue Devils’ game against James Monroe. Gary Deal, Culpeper County Board of Supervisors West Fairfax representative, said that constituents originally came to him with the idea. He in turn reached out to Culpeper County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Tony Brads and soon CCHS principal Danny Soderholm was a enthusiastic member of a committee that began searching for players from the boys and girls championship teams. The girls, coached by Kate Carter, won titles in 1976 and 1979 and will also be honored that night along with their all-state players and

1,000 point scorers. “Those days back then were special and there was a lot of enthusiasm back then,” Deal said, in the interest in honoring those squads. Culpeper’s basketball legacy can be directly traced back to Averett, who coached former CCHS boys head coach and athletic director Billy Thornhill. After Averett left, his assistant Simon Poole coached for a few years before Thornhill returned to take the helm. Thornhill remained at CCHS through the mid-2000s when he handed over control of the basketball program to current head coach James Thompson. “It is pretty neat to see that,” Soderholm said. “I don’t know how many schools can say that. It’s pretty unique. I can’t wait to get that picture of that coaching tree that night.” Averett’s influence extends to Eastern View High School as well, as Thornhill’s son Patrick is the head basketball coach for the Cyclones’ boys team. Hard work was the signature of those teams, and that remains today, Deal said. “Coach Averett worked hard on implementing a summer league back then,” Deal said. “He’s always kept up with those players from back in that day and he has a relationship with all his players.” That relationship has paid dividends as Averett is a member of the search committee - along with Deal, Soderholm, Vanessa Allen, CCHS athletic director Trish Oliver and Sonny Bowles. “As you do this, you start with something simple and then you come up with a way to recognize 60 different people - whether they are coachBrooks Chiropractic Clinic, P.C. 767 Madison Road, Suite 101 Culpeper, VA 22701 Phone: (540) 825-5491

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John Averett, Head Coach Simon Poole, Asst Coach Dr. George Broman, Team Doctor Players: Jim McNemar David Mack Ron “Goofy” White Tim Beard Pee Wee Chapman Ernest ”Skeet” Brent Mike Kincer John Groover Jimmy Eggborn Sonny Bowles William Smith (Passed) Mike Jameson (Passed) Mike Ballato Roland Inskeep Donald Carpenter Charles Hoffman Jerry Hoffman es, players or athletic directors,” Soderholm said. “It really is neat.” Deal wanted to make sure both the girls and boys were honored as both were extremely popular and successful. Carter, who finished her career with 526 wins, passed away in 2008. “The impact Coach Carter had, you can’t minimize at all,” Soderholm said. “Two state championships, just an incredible woman who gave over 30 years of her life to Culpeper County.” Two members of the boys team William Smith and Mike Jameson have also passed. Another key player on the boys team - Pee Wee Chapman - is battling illness. Chapman plays into one of Deal’s favorite stories about the team.

When CCHS was down by two in a regional game and there were two seconds left in the game. Coach Averett was attempting to call a timeout to set up a play to tie the game, as this was before the advent of the three-point line. Instead, Chapman swished a half-court shot to send the game to overtime where the Blue Devils prevailed. The committee expects many other stories like that one on Feb. 2. “I have a feeling it’s going to be hard to shut the lights off in the gym that night,” Soderholm said. Deal said that the committee has many of the names and addresses but they are still looking for a few people - and hope to connect via social media or through family members still living in the area. Some of the key players from the years who have said they will attend include Keith “Mister” Jennings - who still leads CCHS and the Battlefield District in scoring and played in the NBA for the Golden State Warriors. Harold Jones, who played on the 1973 championship team and was the Virginia State Player of Year, will also be in attendance. “Harold may have been the all around best team player to ever play for Culpeper,” Deal said. Pictures and statistics from the players will be broadcast throughout the school on Feb. 2 and a reception will be held in the library at 5 p.m. A ceremony will be hosted between the junior varsity and varsity games to recognize the 60 honorees. For more information or to help provide information on players, Deal can be reached at 540-2198835. Soderholm can be reached at CCHS at 540-825-8310.

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Northern Piedmont Community Foundation launches community assistance grants After two fruitful rounds of Community Assistance Grants in 2017, the Northern Piedmont Community Foundation (NPCF) is preparing to launch a single grant cycle in 2018. Thanks to PATH Foundation creating these grants, $250,000 will be awarded to nonprofits with emergent community needs to support a broad range of causes. Nonprofits interested in applying should submit a letter of intent to NPCF by January 23, 2018. Those approved to apply need to submit applications by February 14. Organizations must have been in operation for at least three years and deliver services within Fauquier, Rappahannock, or northern Culpeper counties. Community Assistance Grants are geared toward helping organizations pursue their missions, and funding can be used for program services and in some cases, general operating support—wherever they will have the largest community impact. To date, they have directly affected the lives of countless individuals. For example, Hospice of the Piedmont (HOP), which provides Culpeper, Fauquier, Rappahannock, and a host of surrounding counties with much-needed support for individuals and families grieving the loss of a loved one, received a Community Action Grant in the fall to support their Center for Grief and Healing as well as the Center for Children. HOP Associate Director of Advancement Ron Sykes explained that these two centers have become the lifeblood for thousands of people who need strategies to guide their

Lily Galvin (Editor's note: This is the 18th installment in a weekly series highlighting members of Culpeper's Youth Council. Each week a new member will be featured in this spot, chatting about their hobbies, their reason for joining the council and how they can make Culpeper better. We look forward to meeting the Youth Council members and hope you do to!) Grade: Sophomore School: Eastern View HIgh School Hobbies: Cosmetology, Archery, Horseback Riding Why I joined Youth Council: To hopefully expand the community involvement of Culpeper youth through more social events, community service and representation at the government level.

understanding of death, dying, and grieving. About half of HOP’s services—all provided at no charge— extend beyond traditional hospice care, as evidenced by the team sent to a school in Buckingham County earlier this year. After a tractor trailer hit and killed two young children heading to board a school bus, a team of therapists worked with students, parents, faculty, and administrators to guide them on a path forward. “Everyone handles grief differently,” Sykes said. “Some people simply freeze after the loss of loved one. That’s who we serve, and we couldn’t do it with this community support.” In addition, the Culpeper Literacy Council is doing more than its fair share to boost adult literacy skills, thanks to the Community Action Grant received earlier this year. Executive Director Laura Wood explained that grant funding enabled them to recruit and train eight additional tutors, who in collaboration with other staff, work with Adult Basic Education (ABE) and English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) students. The number of registered students has increased in each category, and staff members are thrilled with their progress. “One of our ESOL students achieved her American citizenship with the help of two tutors, and an ABE learner achieved his GED credential after working for the last two years,” Wood said. Nonprofits seeking to apply should visit www.npcf.org. Registration is necessary to begin the application process. Established in 2000, the Northern Piedmont Community Foundation is a public charity that builds philanthropic capital to enhance and preserve the quality of life in Culpeper, Fauquier, Madison, and Rappahannock Counties and to strengthen the region’s nonprofit organizations.

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The Veterinary Referral Center of Northern Virginia is continuing to grow. Started more than 30 years ago by doctors Ann Chiapella and Richard Bradley in Manassas, the practice will be under the sole ownership of Dr. Ethan Morris come Jan. 3. The practice started with just Dr. Bradley as the surgeon and Dr. Chiapella as the internist, but has grown to become a 24-7 emergency center that employs more than 70 staff members. He said it’s been a monumental task to take over from the two original doctors. “It’s an incredibly overwhelming time for me, but it’s a good time for them too,” Morris said. Receiving referrals from veterinarians and accepting owners, the response from the community that

utilizes the referral center has been overwhelming at times. Morris says that they see between four and six thousand pets a year, with 65 percent of that number coming from the emergency side. “The response over the years has been incredibly positive,” Morris said. “That’s just a true reflection of us, as a hospital and us as our mission statement. The most important thing is the care of the animals and care of the clients. If you treat people well and treat their animals well, the rest just falls into place.” Morris has been practicing as a surgeon at the referral center for 17 plus years of his 20-year career. He’s seen the facility from 2,500 square feet to the 10,000 square foot facility that services the Culpeper, Fauquier, Rappahannock and northern Virginia area today. It’s the only clinic of its kind in the Culpeper, Fauquier, Rappahan-

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A 'sweet' ending for Bernardo ➤ Culpeper Presbyterian Church's pastor retires after 27 years of serving the Culpeper community By Jeff Say

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Culpeper Presbyterian Church marked the end of an era Sunday. The church’s annual Christmas play, “A Christmas Epiphany,” marked the church’s official goodbye to longtime pas-

➤ Referral, from Page 5 Being a surgeon, Morris’ favorite aspect of the business is being able to help return a pet to its owner as good as new. “For me, being a surgeon, it’s that immediate gratification,” Morris said. “There’s a problem, we fix it, they heal and the animal/owner bond is restored. We see the love and caring part of that is nurtured by that.” The Veterinary Referral Center of Northern Virginia subscribes to the latest technology, having added an MRI machine five years ago, making it much easier to diagnose back or knee problems pets may be having. “That’s a really nice addition we can offer to our veterinarians but also to our clients for diagnosis for multiple problems,” Morris said. The hallmark procedure Morris per-

tor The Rev. Wayne Bernardo who will retire at the end of the year. More than 200 people crammed into the church and hundreds more watched on YouTube in the church’s hall as Bernardo acted in the Christmas play and said goodbye to the congregation. “This is kind of crossing the rubicon thing, there’s no turning back,” Bernardo said. “It’s time. I feel it. I’m proud of what we have and our journey together. I’m also excited for the future. I can’t wait to see what the next person brings in and where this congregation goes next.” ➤ See Bernardo, Page 7

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Culpeper Times • Dec. 14-20, 2017 ➤ Bernardo, from Page 6 The church has changed immensely over the 27 years - growing with new buildings and new faces but one thing has stayed the same, the feeling of love inside the building. “Words can’t express,” Bernardo said. “It’s my family. Everyone there is in some way part of my family and I pray I was part of theirs. It was like a giant family reunion.” Bernardo has touched lives throughout the church. His compassion for others and his ability to communicate no matter the demographic has endeared him to everyone who has crossed his path - either as a member or just as a visitor. Capturing his quiet love was a challenge that music director Cheryl Jarvis embraced. “This is probably the most special moment I’ve had at this church in the last 1112 years,” Jarvis said. “Last year Wayne challenged me to top the play from last year. This year I kept looking for plays and nothing worked, so I said ‘it’s time to write our own.’” That play centered on a homeless man - Ray, played by Bernardo - trying to find a quiet moment in the church’s memorial garden. His quiet moments are often broken by loud members of the church, distraught over the fact their pastor is retiring. As they practice the play, they interact with Ray - actually Bernardo trying to find his own quiet moment - and they break out in song praising the Lord. The play was based on a song written by congregation member Mort Chiles and then the play was filled in with original music by Jarvis, Bailey and Tracy Hayes and more. Bernardo was part of it from the start, but small surprises were built in to keep him on his toes. “I think he’s overwhelmed,” Jarvis said with a laugh. Katherine Ayers, a member of the church’s 2018 class of session members, said the church has had only about six pastors in its 204 year history. Bernardo has been a strong part of that foundation, and one of his strengths has been his ability to act. Ayers recalled the time in 2014 when he portrayed the Rev. Thomas Hoop-

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er for a whole hour. “He has such a knack for putting himself in the position, carrying out the character and putting it into the word of God,” Ayers said. “He has a way of relating to all generations,. He’s so calm, he’s such a great listener.” Listening and quickly responding is what Tracy Hayes will remember most about her pastor and friend. Tracy’s son Bailey faced a life threatening disease in 2013, when he was ill with the flu and pneumonia. He had to be revived four times and the prayers from the church and Bernardo’s compassion were part of what kept him going. “Going through what we went through, it was obviously something that had never happened before,” Tracy said. “Wayne was the center of this massive church family push that supported us. It was constant lifting up. Wayne was such an intrical part of that. We really learned what a church family was like.” Her eyes watered as she talked about the importance he and his family have had. “He’s much more than a minister to me,” Tracy said. “We have a personal relationship. We go out to eat and we see each other outside of church. For me it’s a little bittersweet because I’m going to be sad that I won’t see him up on the pulpit. I’ve come to grips with him needed to retire. We’re looking forward to whoever fills his shoes.” Bailey Hayes, who shared his gift of song with Bernardo during the play, said that the minister has played a big role in his life. “It’s very special,” Bailey Hayes said. “Rev. Wayne has been so utterly compassionate and giving and has just our hearts when we needed it the most. I’m just honored to be a part of this.” At the end of the play, Bernardo’s wife Margaret - known as “Dita” to all of the children in the church - came to retrieve and tell him it was time to come home. It was a fitting way to end his time as minister. “I’ve done what I can do,” Bernardo said. “I love our time together. Everyone in this building is in my heart. Everybody has different gifts and skills and I’ve done what I can do. I’m excited to see what’s coming.”

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As we move into winter and towards the holidays I get to write my last column of the year. Thank you for the opportunities, life is such an incredible ride so thank you for being beside me, for being with me and for allowing me to be with you. Over these past months we have been able to solve problems and prevent others, we have discussed the power of family the strength of love and the total hate of wire grass. We now look to close down the end of this year move into deep cold winter and for many put our landscapes out of our minds for the next few months. "But" we're not done yet. Let's look back at our year and get our calendar for the next.

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PROPERTY TRANSFERS These property transfers for November 2017 were provided by the Culpeper County Assessor’s Office. Appreciation is extended to W. Jason Kilby and his staff. November Dollar Deal: Cedar Mountain Town Twn. District $2,585,000 The printing of this list is made possible by ReMax Crossroads of Culpeper. Total: 105 Catalpa District 11/1: Critzer, Priscilla A and Other to Williams, Ryder J; 2.18 acres located at 12074 Dennis ST, $194,800 11/8: William Printz Lumber Corp to Benson Junction LLC; 62.15 acres located near Jamesons Mill RD, $310,800 11/8: William Printz Lumber Corp to Benson Junction LLC multiple parcels located near Rixeyville RD, $706,700 11/9: Tutwiler, William E to Pullen, Alden J; multiple parcels located near Dutch Hollow RD, $250,000 11/13: Opal Mini Storage LLC to Carrizo, Phyllis A; .99 acres located at 9643 Roys LN, $190,000 11/21: Mills, Howard M and Wife to Clarity Homes LLC; multiple parcels located near Turner LN & Woodland Church RD, $800,000 11/30: Boyd, Tracee Lynn and Husband to Whetzel, Jennifer and Other; 3.09 acres located at 7053 Woodward LN, $327,500 Catalpa Town District 11/1: Creasy, Frederick C and Wife to Dodson, Jeffrey P JR and Wife; .26 acres located at 1006 Hendrick ST, $183,000 11/3: Reinholz, Jeff to Benavides, Lilian Y Gonzalez and Other; .25 acres located at 1117 Farley ST, $209,900 11/17: Harris, Blanche S to Bell, Robert E; .13 acres located at 146 Duke ST, $245,000 11/30: West Lakes INC to Dominion Residential Investments LLC; 5.01 acres located near N Main ST, $1,854,452 11/30: CVP LLC to Opal Mini Storage LLC; .27 acres located at 898 Hendrick ST, $369,623 11/30: CVP LLC to Dominion Residential Investments LLC; .27 acres located at 899 N East ST, $369,623 Cedar MTN District 11/1: Jenkins, Michael R to Morgan, Matthew Lee and Wife; 3.00 acres located at 19592 Old Mill RD, $347,600 11/13: Del Rossi, Ernest P and Wife to Jenkins, Jonathan A and Other; .16 acres located at 12303 Osprey LN, $241,500 11/21: Cook, Glenna Denise to Haynes, Andrew Wade and Wife; 27.11 acres located near Jozela LN, $122,000 11/27: Ross, Thomas James II to Lougheed, Dean and Wife; 1.51 acres located near Blackbird Loop, $57,000 11/27: Andrea, Jacob M and Wife to Shao, Jonathan Guowu and Wife; 4.63 acres located at 21183 Old Orange RD, $349,900 11/27: Kincheloe, Joseph C and Other to Taylor, Joshua Alan and Wife; 19.83 acres located near Crooked Run LN, $70,000 11/28: Jefferson Homebuilders INC to Hutchinson, Frank E and Wife; 2.00 acres located at 19731 Old Orange RD, $339,000 11/29: James C Justice Companies INC to Poole Ventures LP; multiple parcels located near Locust Dale RD, $750,121 Cedar MTN Town District 11/8: Muse, Donald A JR to Clark, Chandler G; Townhouse located at 500 Cromwell CT, $172,000 11/14: Curtis, Noah W to Blatz, Cynthia A; .12 acres located at 172 King Edward CT, $289,000 11/17: Culpeper Lodging LLC to EKTA LLC; 2.76 acres located at 890 Willis LN, $2,585,000 East Fairfax District 11/6: NVR INC to Guzman, Rebecca and Other; .13 acres located at 2021 Crepe Myrtle LN, $241,715 11/6: Sullivan, Andrea M to Berg, William J JR; .16 acres located at 1957 Meadow Lark DR, $273,000 11/8: Crummett, James to Fossen, Merle; .11 acres located at 1322 Lightfoot ST, $110,000 11/9: NVR INC to Price, Felisha V; .14 acres located at 2004 Crepe Myrtle LN, $262,880 11/13: NVR INC to Timken, Trudy; Townhouse located at 1949 Crepe Myrtle LN, $199,305 11/13: NVR INC to Smith, Irving; Townhouse located at 1953 Crepe Myrtle LN, $205,125 11/14: Highpoint HP LLC to NVR INC; .17 acres located at 2040 Crepe Myrtle LN, $56,500 11/16: Crane, Alison and Other to Dick, Lois M; .31 acres located at 126 Sunset LN, $182,500 11/17: NVR INC to Small, Mary and Other; Townhouse located at 1941 Crepe Myrtle LN, $193,000 11/17: Quintanilla, Jose A to Sinclair, Michael David; Townhouse located at 1822 Picadilly Circus, $125,000 11/20: Jenkins, Victoria to Bernal, Misael; .13 acres located at 409 N Commerce ST, $150,000 11/21: King, Amanda to Lafontaine, Cynthia M; .17 acres located at 2116 Peachtree CT, $259,900 11/21: NVR INC to Kenny, Maxine; Townhouse located at 1937 Crepe Myrtle LN, $197,585 11/21: NVR INC to Lobo, Rosa; Townhouse located at 1945 Crepe Myrtle LN, $200,575 11/22: US Bank National Association to Tristar Holdings LLC; .30 acres located at 2508 Post Oak DR, $199,500 11/28: NVR INC to Loayza Cordero, Boris; Townhouse located at 1929 Crepe Myrtle LN, $203,180 11/28: NVR INC to Kendrick, Khristopher; Townhouse located at 1933 Crepe Myrtle LN, $200,575 11/28: Highpoint HP LLC to NVR INC; multiple parcels located near Crepe Myrtle LN & Post Oak DR, $113,000 11/28: Douty Enterprises LLC to Whitehorse Culpeper LLC; .92 acres located at 460 James Madison HWY, $1,000,000 11/29: Higginbotham Farms LLC to Culpeper Parts Series I LLC; .69 acres located at 551 James Madison HWY, $840,000 11/30: Lem, Paul to Polanco, Norma and Others; .18 acres located at 1737 Finley DR, $279,000 11/30: CVP LLC to Remington Garage LLC; .18 acres located at 813 S Main ST, $228,110 11/30: West Lakes INC to Remington Garage LLC; multiple acreage located near Orange RD, $625,191 Jefferson District 11/1: Meadows, Charlotte S to Kim, Chong Soo and Other; 12.83 acres located near Jason LN, $145,000 11/3: Andrew J Crockett INC to Keany, Ryan P and Wife; 1.26 acres located at 15490 Riley RD, $377,000 11/6: Hitt, Mary R to Eisenmann, Allen R; 3.51 acres located at 1345 Hitt LN, $160,000 11/13: Curtis, Jerry G and Other to Lyles, Donald L JR and Wife; 5.71 acres located near Black Hill RD, $100,000 11/14: Jacobchick, Matthew Martin to Rose, Teresa F; 6.52 acres located at 15138 Black Hill RD, $329,900 11/16: Deskins, Douglas and Wife to Bryant, Gilles J and Wife; 3.49 acres located at 1345 Kristin LN, $317,500 11/17: Jackson, Reva M to CMH Homes INC; 1.00 acre located near Waterford RD, $27,500 11/20: Allen, John Davis and Wife to House Buyers of America; .53 acres located at 5330 Scotts RD, $90,000 11/27: Woodsmall, Gregory P and Wife to Brindle, Cheryl; 1.17 acres located at 3142 Somerset DR,

$474,000 11/27: Blankenship Utility INC and Other to Jenkins, Justin K and Wife; 5.00 acres located at 9047 Settle School RD, $419,900 11/29: First NLC Bank USA to Donnely, Charles and Other; 2.06 acres located at 5108 Ridge View CT, $308,574 Salem District 11/1: Haines, Rick and Other to Cullaro, Brittley Shae and Husband; 1.18 acres located at 9159 Heritage DR, $280,000 11/1: Kincheloe, Joseph C to Hunter, James A and Other; .60 acres located near Old Turnpike RD, $13,000 11/2: Wuestlin, Edwin to Cady, Amanda; 2.00 acres located at 9146 Mountain Run Lake RD, $225,000 11/2: Boston Rental LLC to Crew, Anthony W; 1.00 acre located at 6186 Slate Mills RD, $150,000 11/6: Coalson, John J JR to Kiely, Michael F and Wife; 6.25 acres located at 13435 Cameron CT, $643,000 11/8: Crummett, Mary Sue to Williams, Franklin G; 1.51 acres located at 14445 Norman RD, $111,000 11/8: Pearson, H Curtis JR and Other to Settle, David A and Wife; 183.52 acres located near Sperryville Pike, $330,000 11/8: Zinn, Anna Embrey to Crummett, James and Other; 1.16 acres located at 9257 Old Turnpike RD, $194,000 11/17: High-Heeled Houses LLC to Turgeon, Bradley; .93 acres located at 6265 Sperryville Pike, $214,000 11/21: LaFontaine, Kristin W and Wife to Fiore, Michael Joseph and Wife; 13.03 acres located at 18352 Red Leaf LN, $485,000 11/28: Habitat for Humanity Of Culpeper County INC to Thomsen, Ross and Other; 3.00 acres located at 7595 Griffinsburg RD, $252,000 11/29: Morris, Jacqueline Fern to Hackney, James T and Wife; 6.24 acres located at 18131 Albert DR, $408,000 11/30: Orye, Douglas W and Wife to Rutherford, David R and Wife; 1.50 acres located at 9458 Eggbornsville RD, $265,000 Stevensburg District 11/1: Roberts, Johnny D and Wife to Noel, Christopher and Wife; .57 acres located at 12517 Sherwood Forest DR, $324,900 11/2: North Ridge Land LLC to NVR INC; .93 acres located at 14803 Poplar Forest CT, $70,000 11/2: McKay-Featherstone Roberta Lynn to Satish, Kelly Christine; multiple parcels located near Kellys Ford RD, $294,200 11/2: Belman, Tricia Waldrop to Lineweaver, Tyler Douglas and Wife; multiple parcels located near Inlet RD, $450,000 11/3: Sutherland, Ladell M to McCracken, Mitchell C JR and Wife; multiple parcels located near Batna RD, $365,000 11/6: Foster Land Holdings I LLC to Mawdsley, Michael T and Wife; 4.00 acres located at 15205 Stevensburg RD, $273,000 11/13: Moore, James D and Wife to Watts, Garrett and Other; .98 acres located at 21339 Jennings RD, $222,000 11/13: Schrecongost, Stephen C to Caime, Richard B and Other; 1.32 acres located at 12143 Trey Compton CT, $425,000 11/17: Heflin, George J and Others to Spaulding, Alexandria and Other; multiple parcels located near Field Mills RD, $520,000 11/17: Stickbow LLC to NVR INC; .60 acres located at 14511 Kingsmill Way, $80,000 11/17: Neely, Steven A and Wife to Jackson, Daniel W and Wife; 10 acres located at 27480 Tower RD, $307,500 11/20: Smith, Doris E to Kamphuis, Jason M and Wife; 6.00 acres located at 18462 Fairfield RD, $274,200 11/20: Mitchell, Amanda M to Kincheloe, Joseph C; .57 acres located at 14403 Lee Hall ST, $247,800 11/20: Willoughby, Linda Kidd to Daniel, Marshall T and Other; 24.95 acres located at 17620 Edwards Shop RD, $775,000 11/21: Settle Development Company to Twin Oaks Estates LLC; 10.00 acres located near Eleys Ford RD, $87,250 11/21: Settle Development Company to Twin Oaks Estates LLC; 10.00 acres located near Eleys Ford RD, $87,250 11/22: Stickbow LLC to NVR INC; .51 acres located at 14216 Belle AVE, $80,000 11/28: Jones, Robert L to Tyler, Cherrise; .58 acres located at 13205 Kerr PL, $420,000 West Fairfax District 11/1: Noel, Christopher N and Wife to Hively, Christopher D and Wife; .33 acres located at 843 Belvedere CT, $259,000 11/1: Myers, Andrew B and Wife to Rizik, Yacoub and Wife; multiple parcels located near Wayland Manor DR, $65,000 11/9: FFC Properties LLC to Wynn, Julian J and Wife; .43 acres located at 1101 Virginia AVE, $335,000 11/13: Lakeview HP LLC to NVR INC; multiple parcels located near Blossom Tree RD, Virginia AVE & Fairwood DR, $120,000 11/13: Helmick, John Kevin and Wife to Chiaravalloti, Joseph R and Wife; .39 acres located at 871 Lakeland CT, $329,000 11/16: Corbin, Stephen W to Cubbage Jerry Owen and Other; .17 acres located at 190 N Kelly ST, $165,000 11/16: Lakeview/Culpeper LLC to Jennings, Heather Michelle; .32 acres located at 655 Holly Crest DR, $312,000 11/17: Hollingshead, James A and Wife to Fincham, Timothy; .10 acres located at 618 Third ST, $157,000 11/17: Flippo, Frank B and Wife to Deskins, Douglas and Wife; .25 acres located at 845 Virginia AVE, $299,000 11/20: Ramirez, Fidel to Morales, Julio C Vaszquez; .93 acres located at 1005 Sperryville Pike, $130,000 11/28: Bank of America to Kolikas, James Nicholas and Other; .19 acres located at 936 Fawn LN, $262,500 11/28: Day, James C and Wife to Sanz-Guerrero, Shelby Taylor and Husband; .30 acres located at 867 Lakeland CT, $292,000 11/28: Lakeview HP LLC to NVR INC; .20 acres located at 840 Virginia AVE, $60,000 11/28: Schmitt, Julia M to Palmer, David J II; .19 acres located at 514 Second ST, $179,900 11/30: Crossroads Properties LLC to Thornlea Real Estate Holdings LLC; multiple parcels located near S Main ST, $525,000 11/30: Bagwell, L Weber and Wife to Stewart, Helene E; 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Contributed report The PATH Foundation announced that as it completes its fourth year of work in the community, it will redeem its 20 percent ownership interest in Fauquier Health to LifePoint Health®. This announcement comes approximately four years after the Fauquier Health Board of Directors finalized an agreement to enter into a joint venture with LifePoint, in which FHI Services, a corporation of the PATH Foundation, retained 20 percent ownership and a subsidiary of LifePoint Health acquired 80 percent ownership of the health system. The Board arrived at this decision in 2013 after a formal process to identify a strong partner that could provide the resources and experiences the health system needed to evolve amidst a national healthcare landscape. John McCarthy, chair of the PATH Foundation, said, “The leadership of the PATH Foundation reached this decision thoughtfully after much discussion over the past year. Redeeming our 20 percent ownership will allow us to better serve our communities by focusing solely on the foundation’s work of strengthening overall health and wellness, without the complexities of 20 percent ownership of the health system. Given the vision for the future under Life-

Point’s leadership, we’re confident that now is the right time to proceed.” Since 2013, the joint venture relationship with LifePoint has allowed the PATH Foundation to remain involved with the transition and have a strong voice in the leadership and direction of Fauquier Health moving forward. Of particular importance, the joint venture governing board was heavily involved with LifePoint in the selection of Fauquier Health’s new CEO, Chad Melton, earlier this year. Added McCarthy, “This was the purpose of the joint venture agreement – to ensure our local leadership was involved on these important issues during the transition. In fact, the terms for redeeming our 20 percent were established when the joint venture was created.” Christy Connolly, president and CEO of the PATH Foundation, noted the foundation’s increased grantmaking capacity, “As we finalize the end of the joint venture and move toward private foundation status late in 2018, the PATH Foundation will have more funds that go to our mission of strengthening the health and vitality of our community. This will be reflected in both grants offered to area nonprofits and government entities, as well as in programs initiated by the foundation."

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LIVE NATIVITY • Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church's annual Live Nativity on Dec. 16 & 17 from 5 - 8 p.m. at The Ole Country Store.

Disc golf fundraiser

CULPEPER DEC. LIBRARY BOOK STORE SALE • The popular Friends of the Library Book Store until December 23. Then it’s time for the shopkeepers to take some time off. The Book Store will close from December 24 until Jan. 2. REMINDER: Book Store Hours are Monday – Thursday 11 a.m. -1 p.m and 5 p.m – 7 p.m.; Friday 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.; Saturday 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

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

Season are Changing! Perfect time to get your cat and dog spayed and neutered. Spay Today's our area's non-profit, reduced-priced spay and neuter program. CHOOSE from MANY vets throughout the area. Contact Spay Today: https://spay-today.org or call 304.728.8330.

The Mountain Run Disc Club will host a charity disc golf tournament Jan. 6 at Spilman Park in Jeffersonton.

H. Joseph Miller (Ben Lyon) investigates fisherman Eli Kirk (Ernest Torrence in his final screen appearance), certain that he is smuggling illegal Chinese immigrants into the country. Miller romances Kirk’s free-spirited daughter Julie (Claudette Colbert) while trying to find proof of the crime. Born in France, Colbert became a Broadway star before breaking into films with the advent of talking pictures. By 1933, she had already appeared in 20 films and would win an Oscar the following year for her work in Frank Capra’s “It Happened One Night.” Free, at the Library of Congress Packard Campus Theater located at 19053 Mt. Pony Rd. in Culpeper, VA. No reservations taken.

HEALTH • Wellspring Health DISC GOLF FUNDRAISER

• MRDGC Jesters Ice Bowl Sponsored by Martin’s Food: Mountain Run Disc Golf Club will host a charity disc golf tournament on Jan. 6 at Spilman Park in Jeffersonton, to raise funds for Culpeper Food Closet. Disc golfers, both experienced and those new to the sport, are invited to register at https://www.discgolfscene.com/ tournaments/MRDGC_Jesters_ Ice_Bowl_2018, $25 for amateurs, $30 for advanced players. Contact info@mountainrundgc.org for any questions or if you’d like to donate.”.

DEC. 14

FILM • Double Feature: 1930s Leading Ladies – Ginger Rogers

and Claudette Colbert “The Thirteenth Guest” (Monogram, 1932) Ginger Rogers stars as Marie Morgan, one of the guests who are reassembled from dinner party that took place 13 years earlier - at which the host fell dead - in order to solve the mystery of an unnamed 13th guest to whom the deceased bequeathed his estate. This comedy mystery chiller directed by Albert Ray also stars Lyle Talbot and J. Farrell MacDonald. Although Rogers had made more than a dozen films prior to this one, she was still a year away from her breakthrough role in “Flying Down to Rio” with Fred Astaire. “I Cover the Waterfront” (United Artists, 1933) In this frank Pre-code drama, San Diego newspaper reporter

Services' registered dietician & certified diabetes instructor Suzanne Amoruso will be hosting an information session titled Diabetes Nutrition Tips and Meal Planning for the Holidays at the Culpeper County Library at 5 p.m.

DEC. 15 WINE TASTING • Join the staff at Vinosity in downtown Culpeper on Friday evenings from 5 – 8 p.m. for their complimentary instore tasting. Sample a selection of wines or beers from either new arrivals or old favorites. 174 E. Davis Street. 540-829-9463.

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

DEC. 15

FILM • Double Feature: 1930s Romance “Love Affair” (RKO Radio, 1939) Leo McCarey directed this shipboard romance classic about two strangers who meet aboard an ocean liner and fall in love despite the fact that they are both engaged to marry other people. As a test of their relationship, the couple agrees to meet in six months on top of the Empire State Building after they have sorted out their lives. With Charles Boyer as the French playboy Michael Marnet and Irene Dunne as the American former nightclub singer Terry McKay, the lovers reunite on Christmas Eve. Though perhaps less well known than McCarey’s 1957 color and CinemaScope remake, An Affair to Remember starring Cary Grant and Deborah Kerr, this original version received six Oscar nominations to Affair’s three, including Best Picture, Best Actress for Dunne, and Best Supporting Actress for Maria Ouspenskaya who plays Boyer’s mother. “Romance and Riches” (aka “The Amazing Adventure”) (Grand National, 1936) Cary Grant stars as Ernest Bliss, a bored millionaire who wagers his doctor that he can support himself at a working class job for year without touching his inheritance. The first picture Grant made as a freelance actor, this brisk and endearing romantic comedy is perfectly paced and a rare treat to see. Based on a novel by E. Phillips Oppenheim, the film was directed by Alfred Zeisler and costars Mary Brian as Grant’s love interest. Free, at the Library of Congress Packard Campus Theater located at 19053 Mt. Pony Rd. in Culpeper, VA. No reservations taken. BINGO • VFW Post 2524 weekly bingo sessions on Friday nights. Doors open at 5 p.m., play starts at 6:45 p.m. Guaranteed $1,000 jackpot, regular games pay $100 if 90 or more players. Upstairs and downstairs seating, the entire facility is non-smoking. For further information call 825-3424.

STORYTIME • Fun Friday

Storytime Fridays at 10:30 a.m. This is a fun and engaging program designed to help children develop the early literacy skills they need to be ready to learn to read when they enter Kindergarten. Stories, songs,

Love Affair plays at the Library of Congress Dec. 15. puppets, and finger plays make this a fun time for all. Children attend with a parent or other caregiver. Great for Grandparents to attend with the Grandkids! No registration required!

Reformation Lutheran Church located at 601 Madison Road in Culpeper. All welcome. Quilts are given to SAFE and other local organizations. Contact Diane Vanderhoof at 540-604-0068.

FTB THEATER • To get in the spirit of the holidays, the Floyd T. Binns Middle School Drama Department will be hosting a “Coffeehouse Theater” at 7 p.m. in the Floyd T. Binns Cafeteria. Come bring your family and friends to enjoy a variety style show featuring some of our 7th and 8th grade drama students. The first half of the show will be our “Dramedy Showcase” where students will be performing dramatic and comedic short plays, monologues, and skits. The second half of the show will be our “Reindeer Games Improv Show” This portion of the show is in a "Whose Line Is It Anyways" style where the student actors will participate in improvisational games and skit inspired by audience suggestions for holiday themes. Audience participation is encouraged and there will be several opportunities for some of the audience members to volunteer to participate as well! Starbucks, beverages, snacks, and desserts will be served. Tickets will be sold for $3 per person at the event. Please enter the cafeteria from the back lot. Doors will open at 6:40 p.m. and will reopen at 8 p.m. for those who would like to come specifically for the "Reindeer Games Improv Show" Please come join us for a night of fun and entertainment.

CHURCH • Reformation

DEC. 16

QUILTING • Join others each Saturday who enjoy quilting at

Lutheran Church Prayer Ministry Service: Reformation Lutheran Church, will hold their monthly Healing Service at our new location, 601 Madison Road, in the Town of Culpeper. The service begins at 6 p.m. After the service prayer teams are available for personal prayer and anointing with oil. You do not need to be a member of the church to attend.

CHURCH • Come see the Mt.

Lebanon Baptist Church's annual Live Nativity on Dec. 16 & 17 from 5 - 8 p.m. at The Ole Country Store on 29 south of Culpeper. Animals, actors, carolers, warm fires, kids activities and refreshments are planned for this free outdoor event!

CHURCH • New Salem Baptist

Church will hold a Christmas play " A Tree Lot Christmas " with a pot luck dinner beginning at 5 p.m.

FILM • "It’s a Wonderful Life” (RKO, 1946) Director Frank Capra created a holiday favorite with this story of a once ambitious young man George Bailey (James Stewart) who sacrifices personal adventure to stand up against the despot Potter who tyrannizes his small hometown (Lionel Barrymore). When it looks like Potter has finally beaten him, George wishes he'd never been born and an apprentice angel (Henry Travers) grants his wish grants by showing him the bleak parallel universe that might have been.

Suggested by a short story written as a Christmas card by author and historian Philip Van Doren Stern, Capra and writers Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett crafted the screenplay for this film which has become synonymous with Christmas. 2 p.m. Free, at the Library of Congress Packard Campus Theater located at 19053 Mt. Pony Rd. in Culpeper, VA. No reservations taken. FILM • “Swing High, Swing Low” (Paramount, 1937) Fred MacMurray and Carole Lombard star in this second film adaptation of the prestigious Broadway hit Burlesque. (The first being 1929’s “Dance of Life” which is playing at the Packard Campus Theater on December 2.) This time, MacMurray’s character, Skid, is a trumpet player instead of a dancer, with Lombard as Maggie, his longsuffering girlfriend. Though Maggie helps to bolster his career, Skip’s degenerate ways ultimately lead to his downfall. “7:30 p.m. Free, at the Library of Congress Packard Campus Theater located at 19053 Mt. Pony Rd. in Culpeper, VA. No reservations taken.

EMPOWERING CULPEPER

• Empowering Culpeper will be distributing USDA Food commodities at Culpeper United Methodist Church from 9 to 11 a.m. at 1233 Oaklawn Drive. The Culpeper Connector provides drop transportation to and from the church.

DEC. 17

CHURCH • St. Stephen’s

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

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CHURCH • New Salem Baptist Church will hold our Christmas Cantata during the 11 a.m. service.

BINGO • Mid-Day Lions Sunday

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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.

be ready to learn to read when they enter Kindergarten. Stories, songs, puppets, and finger plays make this a fun time for all. Children attend with a parent or other caregiver. Great for Grandparents to attend with the Grandkids! No registration required!

CHURCH • Mountain View

DEC. 23

Community Church's Sermon Topic: "Follow Christmas: What Do We Have to Lose?” Worship Service Times: 8:30, 10, 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 Icecream. Small groups also meet throughout the week. 540-727-0297

CHURCH • St. Stephen’s

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

DEC. 18

PRAYER SHAWL • Learn

to knit or crochet. Held at Reformation Lutheran Church located at 601 Madison Road in Culpeper each Monday from 10-12 a.m. All welcome. Contact Diane Vanderhoof at 540-604-0068.

DEC. 19

ST. STEPHEN’S MEN’S GROUP • The Brotherhood of

St. Andrew offers men and boys the Discipline of Prayer, Study and Service, to follow Christ and bring others into his kingdom. Newcomers are welcome to join us for breakfast each Tuesday at 7 a.m. Contact 540-825-8786 Address: 115 N. East St., Culpeper | Parking:

QUILTING • Join others each It's a Wonderful Life plays at the Library of Congress Dec. 16 and Dec. 21. 120 N. Commerce Street Visit www. ststephensculpeper.net

DEC. 20

PRAYER GROUP • Centering

Prayer Group at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church. Join us for an hour of reflection and prayer, each Wednesday at 11 a.m., followed by Healing and Holy Communion service at noon. Contact 540-8258786. Located at 115 N. East Street.

CHESS • Culpeper Chess Club meets each Wednesday from 6:30 to 8:30 pm at the Culpeper County Library located at 271 Southgate Shopping Center. All ages and all skill levels welcome, even those who have never played. Come learn a new skill! For information contact Charity Karstetter at 540727-0695 or culpeperchessclub@ hotmail.com.

DEC. 21

by showing him the bleak parallel universe that might have been. Suggested by a short story written as a Christmas card by author and historian Philip Van Doren Stern, Capra and writers Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett crafted the screenplay for this film which has become synonymous with Christmas. The film—named to the National Film Registry in 1990 - also stars Donna Reed, Thomas Mitchell and Beulah Bondi. 7:30 p.m.Free, at the Library of Congress Packard Campus Theater located at 19053 Mt. Pony Rd. in Culpeper, VA. No reservations taken.

Saturday who enjoy quilting at Reformation Lutheran Church located at 601 Madison Road in Culpeper. All welcome. Quilts are given to SAFE and other local organizations. Contact Diane Vanderhoof at 540-604-0068.

DEC. 24

CHURCH • Christ Episcopal

Church 14586 Alanthus Rd, Brandy Station. Will hold Christmas Eve Service at 5 pm on Sunday, Dec 24, 2017. We will have a homily by The Reverend Peter Way, along with communion, hymns and readings from the Bible. We will not have a morning Service on Dec. 24.

DEC. 22

DEC. 25

at Vinosity in downtown Culpeper on Friday evenings from 5 – 8 p.m. for their complimentary instore tasting. Sample a selection of wines or beers from either new arrivals or old favorites. 174 E. Davis Street. 540-829-9463.

Christmas!

WINE TASTING • Join the staff

BINGO • VFW Post 2524 weekly bingo sessions on Friday nights. Doors open at 5 p.m., play starts at 6:45 p.m. Guaranteed $1,000 jackpot, regular games pay $100 if 90 or more players. Upstairs and downstairs seating, the entire facility is non-smoking. For further information call 825-3424.

STORYTIME • Fun Friday

Storytime Fridays at 10:30 a.m. This is a fun and engaging program designed to help children develop the early literacy skills they need to

MERRY CHRISTMAS • Merry

DEC. 26

PRAYER SHAWL • Learn

to knit or crochet. Held at Reformation Lutheran Church located at 601 Madison Road in Culpeper each Monday from 10-12 a.m. All welcome. Contact Diane Vanderhoof at 540-604-0068.

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

RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY DEC. 14

RAFFLE • RCHS band concert and basket raffle: Doors open at 5:30 p.m., concert begins at 6 p.m. in the Rappahannock High School auditorium. Come out to support the band and do some holiday shopping. For more information call Theresa Caporuscio at 540-2706072..

DEC. 16

FUNDRAISER • Rappahannock

County Relay for Life First Annual Cookie Sale - Saturday, Dec. 16 from 9 a.m. to noon. Location: Washington Baptist Church, 180 Gay St. Washington, VA Enjoy a hot cup of refreshment. You can sign up or join an existing team. Help make someone's Christmas a little sweeter an brighter while supporting a great cause by helping fund a cure. Enjoy the beautiful sights of Little Washington.

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA

• Washington Volunteer Fire and Rescue will be having their Breakfast with Santa on from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. at their station. Come and celebrate the upcoming holiday and fill your tummy with a delicious breakfast. Adults and kids 11 and older $8, kids 10 and under eat FREE! Bring your camera and get those last minute pictures with Santa! Questions call 540-6753615 and speak with one of their members.

BREAKFAST • Amissville

Linn Barnes and Allison Hampton will perform their "Celtic Christmas Concert" in the Theatre House at Castleton. their “Celtic Christmas Concert” at 4 p.m., in the Theatre House at Castleton (663 Castleton View Road, Castleton). Tickets for the concert range from $20 to $40. Call 703-489-8704 for more information and visit www.CastletonFestival.org to purchase tickets.

PLAY • Thornton's Gap Regular Baptist Church, Sperryville, holds its Christmas play, "A Star is Born" at 5 p.m. Everyone is welcome. For more information, call 540-937-5829.

DEC. 20

United Methodist Men, will serve breakfast from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall of the church. Donations are accepted, and all proceeds are used in service to others. For more information, call Reg at 540-987-9001.

FREE CLINIC • The Free Clinic will be held at the Rappahannock County Health Department on Main Street in Washington. Registration is 5 to 6 p.m. For more information, call the Fauquier Free Clinic at 540-347-0394.

DEC. 17

DEC. 24

CONCERT • Renowned Celtic musicians Linn Barnes and Allison Hampton will perform

CHURCH • "A Festival of

Lights": Unitarian Universalists of the Blue Ridge services at

Hearthstone School (11576 Lee Hwy, Sperryville) at 10:30 a.m. With "A Festival of Lights," Anne Simon and KC Dickman tells a story of how different religious and cultural traditions celebrate the season. Narrative, poems, prayers, carols and the lighting of candles bind together the stories of Hannukah, Solstice, Christmas, and Kwanza. All are welcome. For more infomration, email adamsell@gmail. com

Fawn Lake Garden Club. The house will be open again on Sunday, December 17, from 12:00 P.M. – 3:00 P.M., with live period music provided by Evergreen Shade, for visitors who would prefer to enjoy the house in a more relaxed setting. Friends of Wilderness Battlefield volunteers will be available to talk with visitors about the history of the house and volunteer opportunities with the organization throughout the day.

ORANGE COUNTY MADISON DEC. 17 COUNTY DEC. 17 CHRISTMAS AT ELLWOOD

• On Saturday, December 16, Friends of Wilderness Battlefield will host our 9thannual event: “A 19th Century Christmas at Ellwood Manor.” The doors will open at 9 a.m. and children of all ages may visit with Santa and enjoy making period arts and crafts until 12 p.m. Parents will want to be sure to bring their cameras! After Santa departs at noon, the house will remain open until 2 p.m.., for guests who would like to enjoy the beautiful period decorations provided by the

CHRISTMAS PARTY •

Literacy Council of Madison hosts annual Christmas party at 4 p.m. at the Madison Presbyterian Church, featuring local choirs and musicians celebrating the holiday! Refreshments will be served. Admission is free; donations are welcomed.

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VIEWS Quality of life and financial help – Trusted agent(s) welcome Sell my property? You mean the house in which I live? Katherine Charapich Gift my jewelry? Surely, not the ring on my finger. Petition the Court? Please, yes – if someone has offended me. Select my investment portfolio? I like my chosen stock. Balance my checkbook? This sounds attractive. File my taxes? You can take over now. The concepts are simultaneously inviting, yet caution stands in the wings. The agency and authorities are set forth in a document called a power of attorney. Section 64.2-1600 of the Code of Virginia (the Code), defines a "power of attorney" [as] a writing or other record that grants authority to an agent to act in the place of the principal. On the face of a power of attorney, the structure, having three main components, appears straightforward; however, the authorities can be complex. The structure is comprised of the principal, the agent, and the authorities. The principal, is you – the one executing the power of attorney. You are giving legal authority to another to act on your behalf. This is referred to as “giving agency.” The person to whom agency is being given is often call the agent or the attorney-in-fact. And, the authorities are those actions that an agent may take on behalf of the principal. Why would you ever want to take such an action? Answer that by asking yourself what would happen if you were not able to take decisions for yourself? What if you lost the ability to make cognitive decisions, who would be able to pay your bills and manage your assets, and make sure that you have a roof over your

head and food on the table? What if you are traveling and an action needs to be taken at home and there is no one who has been given the authority to do so? Would that mean that you might lose the sale for which you had worked so hard? Could an application for a benefit be due and you will now miss the deadline? Think of a power of attorney as having two main pillars. One is intended to help you maintain the quality of your life. The second is to help you with your financial decisions. Under the “first pillar,” one may find the authorities of decisions regarding real property, tangible personal property, personal maintenance – helping you protect your quality of life, handling legal matters, and making application for government benefits. Under the “second pillar,” one may find the authorities of decisions regarding wealth management, banks and financial interests, operations of a business interest, gifting, and long-term care planning. When executing a power of attorney, one may select the broadest range of authorities set forth in the Code, or may enumerate only specific authorities. A power of attorney may be effective upon incapacitation, effective on a future event or contingency, or effective upon signing and good thru incapacitation. Powers of attorney may be limited in time, limited by the occurrence of an event, or last until death. Who can execute a power of attorney? An individual may take such an action if she is eighteen years of age and has the capacity to understand the action being taken – that she wants that specific person to be her agent, and to have the authorities delineated in the document. Who should you name as your agent or attorney-in-fact? Consider name a primary agent and successor agents who you trust. For example,

it may be your spouse, a parent, an adult child, a sibling, or a close friend. There are some who express concern about the granting of authority to another to take an action that could affect their life and their assets. There are safeguards in place. Per the Code, an agent is supposed to act in good faith honesty in fact, as well as loyally for the principal’s benefit. Putting a power of attorney in place while you have the capacity to do so, provides peace of mind that there is someone who has the legal authority to act on your behalf. In the event you do not have a power of attorney in place and you lose mental capacity, someone will need to petition the Court for guardianship of your person, and perhaps conservatorship of your estate. A power of attorney does not guarantee that an Order for Guardianship or Conservatorship may not be necessary under certain circumstances; for example, when the principal is contracting in a manner that is harmful, or there is an abuse of fiduciary authorities by the agent. However, having a power of attorney in place reduces the possibility that a loved one or stranger will have to petition the Court. In addition, there is no guarantee as to who will be appointed in the roles of guardian or conservator, and the power of attorney provides some “direction” to the Court. Taking advantage of the protective nature of a power of attorney is a prudent action. Don’t leave your quality of life to chance. Making sure there is a trusted individual who can take actions and make decisions on your behalf is well worth the planning and time invested.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

They said they wouldn’t have anymore until tomorrow. They said they didn’t have any and would have some on Monday. I went in Monday and the truck still hadn’t arrived. I asked the clerk if they gave rain checks, she said no. They said they allocate us the number they want us to have. There’s no more Mom and Pop

shops out there anymore or very few. Big stores have run the Mom and Pop shops out of business. This is very shady advertising. How do I get this message to President Trump and the Attorney General of the United States of America?

ESTATE STEWARDSHIP

Unhappy customer Target advertised in the Sunday Star-Exponent sirloin steak wrapped in bacon for $5.99 a package. I went over there, they had two in the case and I bought the two they had. I asked when they would have some more.

Katherine S. Charapich, Esq., operates the Estate Law Center, PLLC in downtown Culpeper. Call 540-8122046.

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Salute to our Veterans

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On Dec 3 the Culpeper MinuteMen Sons of the American Revolution provided the color guard to present the colors at the 8th Annual Gold Star Family Evening at the Founders Inn in Virginia Beach, hosted by Honor and Remember, Inc. This was a banquet to honor families of service men and women who have given their lives for our freedom. Virginia SAR Color Guard at the Gold Star Family Evening, left to right: Chris Melhuish, Charles Jameson, Bill Schwetke, and Michael Dennis.

The Culpeper Times features Salute to our Veterans once a month. If you know of a particular veteran program or event that you’d like to see listed, let us know. While we’ve featured dozens of area veterans, we know there are more out there. If you are a veteran or know of one, please send photo (current or when in uniform), name, branch of service, rank, years of service and highlights to Editor Jeff Say at jsay@culpepertimes.com

War Veterans: History of Our Heroes The Culpeper Times in partnership with Culpeper Media network is conducting a series of live interviews with area veterans. Videos will be submitted to the Library of Congress Veterans History Project. Visit www. culpepermedia.org to see interviews with Howard Mills (Navy), George Taylor (Army), Bill Chase (Army), Al Aitken (Marine Corps), Keith Price (Army) Del. Nick Freitas (Army), Richard Kirkland (Air Force), Clark “Bud” Hall (Marine Corps), David “Doc”Snyder (Navy), Lance Pridemore (Army), Hans Heinz (Marine Corps) and Paul Malone (Army). Interested in sharing you story? Contact the station at 825-2447 or email info@culpepermedia.org

This Week In Military History

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December 11, 1941 - 4 days after the infamous Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, both Germany & Italy--members of the “Tripartite” pact with Japan--declared war on the United States. Viewed as a calculated risk, Hitler’s move was actually a monumental military blunder--Germany was fighting a one-front war against the Soviet Union and now had created a 2nd front. Without the ability to attack the United States’ homeland, Germany’s declaration was a hollow one and only further strengthened the partnership between the U.S., Britain and other allies. Although public opinion in the States was for helping Britain, it was against committing the military to the war in Europe. Later that day, congressional resolutions against Germany and Italy were passed without debate with only one person voting against it. In the Senate the vote was unanimous. America, which Admiral Yamamoto called “a sleeping giant” had awoken indeed.

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Eating your way through the holidays

It’s officially the season of cookies and candy canes, of sugarplums and savory pies. But a festive holiday spirit doesn’t mean you have to reach for your pants with the elastic waistband. Follow these easy tips to keep your diet and exercise on track during the holidays. When the scale reads the same – or something even better – come January, that will really be something to celebrate! Don’t skip meals to gorge later. “You shouldn’t skip meals to make room for holiday dinners as this may result in over eating,” said Susan Strahan, a clinical dietician and nutritionist at Novant Health UVA Health System Culpeper Medical Center. “It’s especially important to eat breakfast. Studies show that

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those who eat breakfast tend to consume fewer calories throughout the day. Fiber-rich foods like fruits, vegetables and whole grains will satisfy hunger and are lower in calories.” Watch those portions. “A lot of times, holiday meals can be large, buffet-style meals where people go back for second and third helpings,” Strahan said. “While one may not eat dessert, a common mistake is eating large portions of foods that are perceived as healthy. "Even healthy foods have calories and should be eaten in moderation. Starting with small portions and using a smaller plate can help control the amount of food you eat. You can also fill your plate with vegetables and salads before entrees and desserts.” Watch what you drink. “Punches, eggnog and mixed drinks can have up to 500 calories per cup, which can add up to a lot of empty, extra calories,” Strahan said. “Nonalcoholic eggnog or low-fat versions of eggnog can help cut

calories. I also suggest reading labels when buying cider at the store and use skim milk or hot water to make hot chocolate.” Moderation matters. “Denying yourself your favorite foods during the holidays can lead to stress and emotional turmoil, which in turn can lead to overeating,” Strahan said. “Mindful eating can help people choose foods wisely. When you eat holiday foods with awareness instead of mindlessly grazing, the experience can be much better. “At parties or gatherings, I recommend staying where food is not constantly in your line of sight,” Strahan said. “And at home, don’t leave a plate of cookies on the kitchen counter.” Burn off those calories. “Being physically active throughout the entire year is important to maintaining a healthy weight,” Strahan said. “During the holidays, you should take the time to go for a walk and catch up with friends and family, play a sport like basketball with

the kids, or even go sledding or ice skating. These activities will allow you to engage and spend time with your family while keeping the extra pounds off.” Pass on the apps. A few appetizers here and there can be lovely, but chowing down on chips and dip before a meal can cost you. “Check the table before you serve food to yourself,” Strahan said. “Decide which foods you want to eat and which can be left out and then stick to that decision. You can also chose low-calorie appetizers like vegetables or fresh fruit to save your calories for the main course. Or you can skip the appetizer altogether.” Most important, be honest about what you eat and don’t be too hard on yourself. “Each day is a new chance to start over,” Strahan said. “Enjoy the holidays in moderation and toast to your good health in the new year.” Susan Strahan is Culpeper Medical Center’s clinical dietician and nutritionist.

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Freitas announces bid for U.S. Senate in 2018 election By Jeff Say

CULPEPER TIMES STAFF WRITER

Nick Freitas announced last Friday that he would be seeking the Republican nomination for the Virginia Senate seat currently held by Democrat Tim Kaine. Freitas made his announcement at a gathering of state Republicans, joining Northern Virginia Republican Corey Stewart as two names already announced to run for the party's nomination. Freitas, currently the District 30 Delegate, said Wednesday at a legislative breakfast held by the Culpeper Chamber of Commerce that his intention is to lessen the impact government has on citizens. "I think we're at a crossroads right now with the entire political dynamic," Freitas said. "We have one philosophy saying we need a lot more government involvement in our day to day lives. We have another world view saying the best way is to be able to distribute government power between the fed-

eral government, the states and the localties. More importantly we need to put more decisions in the hands of individuals." Freitas said he wants to take decisions and money and put it back in the hands in of the citizens. "It's amazing how many federal programs you look at right now and ask yourself, is this doing more harm than good," Freitas said. He said he feels the Republican party has failed to express that message properly, that there's too much emphasis on which party should "control this huge government apparatus." Freitas said that changing the message that Republicans are presenting is part of his strategy. "Republicans always talk about cutting things, but we never talk about what it produces on the other end," Freitas said. "The message I'm trying to get across, this is what we're going to do for you by empowering you, not what we're going to do for you by pushing this program on you, that's a message that resonates."

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Brenda Lynn Crenshaw of Culpeacefully on Friday,passed December 8, peper, Virginia, away 2017 surrounded byDecember her loving peacefully on Friday, 8, family. She was born March 30, 2017 surrounded by her loving 1963 to She Ruthwas and born Sanford Reaves, family. March 30, Sr. of Rapidan, Virginia. 1963 to Ruth and Sanford Reaves, was raised in Culpeper, Sr.Brenda of Rapidan, Virginia. Virginia where she until Brenda was raised inlived Culpeper, graduation from she CCHS. Virginia where livedShortly until thereafter, Richgraduation she frommoved CCHS.to Shortly mond, Virginia continue here thereafter, she to moved to Richeducation, where she met and marmond, Virginia to continue here ried her husband Paul education, where she metCrenshaw and marand raised a beautiful family of two ried her husband Paul Crenshaw sons; Paul Jr. and Brandon, “loves of her life”. andthe raised a beautiful family of two Brenda here career in Richmond, sons; Paul continued Jr. and Brandon, the “loves of her life”.eventually working FedEx and lastly accepting a positioneventually with the Brendafor continued here career in Richmond, company as Assistant to the Director in Sales, Tim Chaplin in working for FedEx and lastly accepting a position with the Manassas,asVirginia. company Assistant to the Director in Sales, Tim Chaplin in She leaves to cherish all that she was, her husband Paul Manassas, Virginia. Crenshaw; sons Paul Crenshaw, Jr. (PJ) She leaves to cherish all that she was,and herBrandon husbandCrenPaul shaw; daughters-in-law Jessica and Erika; her parents,CrenRuth Crenshaw; sons Paul Crenshaw, Jr. (PJ) and Brandon and Sanford Reaves, Sr.;Jessica brothers, Reaves, Jr, shaw; daughters-in-law and Rev. Erika;Sanford her parents, Ruth Charles Reaves, Bryant Reaves; sisters; Sandra Reaves-Yates and Sanford Reaves, Sr.; brothers, Rev. Sanford Reaves, Jr, and Carolyn Richards; brothers-in-law Lynn Richards and Charles Reaves, Bryant Reaves; sisters; Sandra Reaves-Yates Edward YatesRichards; Sr.; sisters-in-law Lorraine Reaves and Pam and Carolyn brothers-in-law Lynn Richards and Reaves; grandchildren, Malcolm, Lorraine Audrey, Reaves Paul III,and Carson, Edward Yates Sr.; sisters-in-law Pam Easton, and Reagan; a host of nieces, nephews, Reaves; grandchildren, Malcolm, Audrey, Paul great-nieces III, Carson, and nephews, cousins, and of friends. Easton, and Reagan; a host nieces, nephews, great-nieces The family will receiveand friends at Culpeper Baptist Church, and nephews, cousins, friends. 318 South West Street, Culpeper, on Monday, December The family will receive friends atVA Culpeper Baptist Church, 18 atSouth 12:00West p.m. Street, followed by a funeral service at 1 December p.m., with 318 Culpeper, VA on Monday, interment to follow at by Fairview Cemetery Culpeper. 18 at 12:00 p.m. followed a funeral service atin1 p.m., with Condolences be given at tibbsfuneralhome.com. interment to may follow at Fairview Cemetery in Culpeper. Condolences may be given at tibbsfuneralhome.com.

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Culpeper Toy Chest receives $2,000 grant from PATH Foundation By Jeff Say

CULPEPER TIMES STAFF WRITER

Thanks to a $2,000 grant from the Path Foundation, underprivileged children in Culpeper will have a Merry Christmas. The grant, secured by Culpeper County special projects coordinator and county wide grants manager Laura Loveday, was awarded to Culpeper Toy Chest to help their ongoing efforts in putting toys under the tree for children in Culpeper this year. On Saturday, a group of 10 children shopped till they dropped at Lollipop Station. “This entire campaign is about keeping things local,” Culpeper Toy Chest coordinator Kristen Johnson said. “Lollipop Station was able to work with me on ordering things especially for the teens. This is the only locally owned toy store, to be able to have children come in and do the shopping and participate for this I couldn’t think of a better place to spend this grant money.” The grant was acquired through the county as part of their Employee Action Committee, which had already received more than 300 toys for the project. Those toys included

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Culpeper Times • Dec. 14-20, 2017 ➤ Toys, from Page 24 several bicycles and helmets for older children as well. “I think that sort of shows support for going after opportunities that contribute to our quality of life in Culpeper County,” Loveday said. “This was just a way of augmenting our support through this grant and making it even more impactful this year.” The Holiday Magic Grants were given to organizations to help spread holiday cheer. The Friends of the Culpeper library also received $2,000 as a way to purchase books to give away to children at their meet and greets with Santa and Aging Together also received $2,000 to create gift totes for the elderly population. Loveday’s daughters Hazel and Tarran were part of the group of children helping pick out gifts. “We’re here to give toys to kids who might not have as much as we do,” Tarran said. “We’re giving them stuff they really want.” Madelyn and Maura Say along with Lilly Johnson laughed happily as they filled up bags with toys. (Editor’s note: Mady and Maura are Culpeper Times Editor Jeff Say’s daughters.) “We are giving people toys that don’t have any and we are making them happy,” Mady Say said. “They’re going to have a smile on their face when they get toys.”

LOCAL NEWS Whitney and Bill Edwards and Kristen Taylor, new owners at Lollipop Station, also had smiles on their faces. They were thrilled to be able to give back already after just purchasing the business from original owners Faith and Walter Gil. “We’re always trying to give back in some fashion and this is a perfect fit,” Bill Edwards said. “I thought it was an amazing opportunity,” Whitney Edwards said. “We had already talked about helping the community a little bit more. I’ve always had a soft spot for kids in general and especially the ones that need a little extra help. Our kids are growing up in a toy store, that’s a huge blessing for us. A lot of people don’t have that opportunity. If we can give that to them, anyway possible that’s what we’re going to do.” Johnson said she was quick to reach out to the new owners to make sure Lollipop Station was able to participate. “We’re going to spend everything we can locally,” Johnson said. “All of the toys we collect benefit families locally. This is the largest response ever in the 19 years.: Volunteers also shopped Saturday at Target, helping underprivileged children in the community who signed up for the program through Culpeper Human Services and the Culpeper Christmas Basket program.

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LET’S EAT! Culpeper Cheese Company taking a break Dec. 27 By Jeff Say

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The Culpeper Cheese Company isn’t going “a whey” for long. The venerable downtown business will, however, be suspending operations effective Dec. 27 as owner Jeffery Mitchell searches for a new location for the business. “We’ve grown to where people want more meals out of us,” Mitchell said. “That is wine bar, tapas, paninis, soups. Those are the things people are asking for. We have a ridiculous number of inefficiencies in the way we produce things. It’s time to invest in a real kitchen.” Currently located at 129 East Davis Street, Mitchell said that his landlord does not want a real kitchen and he respects that decision. That is why he will be taking the month of January to find a new home where he can expand the of-

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➤ Cheese, from Page 26 He never envisioned his business would grow this much in a little more than 10 years, but it’s a testament to how the public has responded to their personal touch. “I never thought we’d be this big,” Mitchell said. “I envisioned a couple wine racks and to be there two days a week. This space became available and I sublet from the Frenchman’s Corner and that happened on short notice. We opened and we were bigger than we wanted to be from day one. The public accepted us and asked for more.” In the process of adding more, there have been mistakes, he admitted. He said that the mentality has often been “fire, ready, aim,” and now is a time to take a step back and reevaluate some of those efficiencies. “We’ve grown to a point where fire, ready, aim doesn’t work,” Mitchell said. He said that during a shift, employees walk an average of more than eight miles a day, finding a way to cut back on that is one of the driving forces of the move and the reevaluation. “Everything you need should be in a short distance,” Mitchell said. “We’re working against ourselves for so much that we do. The month off is going to help with that.”

The Culpeper Cheese Company has made changes throughout its existence, including dropping its homebrewing options. There are other items that may follow suit as they determine what has worked, and what hasn’t. “There’s other things here that we might do the same thing with,” Mitchell said. “We will narrow some things down.” Cheese, will not be one of those things. It’s at the heart of the name and is the passion the store has for the dairy product is evident. “Cheese is at the center of our name, we see a lot of paths forward in the world of cheese,” Mitchell said. “Cheese is our priority, it’s where our love is. Not to say we don’t love our other items, they all go together well. We’re going to focus on our core.” At that core, is the clientele. Mitchell said there have been emotional reactions, but many are excited to see where the business goes. “We’ve seen some runs on things, a lot of pre orders because we’re only open 12 more days,” Mitchell said. “It’s been a mixed response. We’ve had some people come in with tears, we’ve had some come in and say ‘thank goodness, you’re ahead of the curve.’” He has a vision for where he wants to take the business, but he

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CRIME SOLVERS

ARREST REPORTS

Age: 57, Black/Male Hgt./Wgt.: 6-2/170 Hair/Eye: Black/Brown Last known: 18037 N. Merrimac Rd., Culpeper Va. Wanted for: Probation Violation and (2) counts of Probation Violation on Felony Charge.

Bethany Lynn Hargrove AKA: Bethany Lynn Rudd, Beth Rudd Bayne, Bethny Pillow, Bethany Rhudd Age: 38, White/Female Hgt./Wgt.: 5-8/125 Hair/Eye: Red/Brown Last known: 10041 Jann Ct., Culpeper, Va. Wanted for: Contempt of court

Dec. 6 Idrissa Augustine Kamara Jr., 22, 900 block Regency Court, Woodbridge, failure to appear Robert Wayne Leavell, 60, 11000 block Alum Spring Road, Rixeyville, assault and battery - family member Dec. 7 Julie Ann Jarrells, 30, 14000 block General Longstreet Ave., Culpeper, monument: intentional, damage, assault and battery Shelton Craig Ferris, 32, 11000 block Fox Hill Lane, Culpeper, alter or forge license plate or decal, no insurance Kenneth Clayton Reckart Jr., 36, 13000 James Madison Hwy., Culpeper, assault and battery - family member Amber Elizabeth Carr, 31, 500 block South Bentwood Drive, Midland, driving under the influence of alcohol Dec. 8 Craig Kenyon, 52, 14000 block Lovers Lane, Culpeper, assault and battery - police officer or firefighter Kase Dean Behrens, 24, 500 block Friendship Way, Culpeper, probation violation, manufacture, sale, possession controlled substance,

Kevin Herndon

Age: 57, White/Female Hgt./Wgt.: 5-11/160 Hair/Eye: Black/Brown Last known: 1330 Lightfoot St., Culpeper, Va. Wanted for: Sentence to Community Based Corrections Program or Facility.

Gary Dell Seamon Jr. Age: 50, White/Male Hgt./Wgt.: 5-9/180 Hair/Eye: Brown/Blue Last known: 661 Mountain View Dr., C, Culpeper, Va. Wanted for: Revocation of Suspended Sentence and Probation. Warrants current as of Dec. 13

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Culpeper County Sheriff's Office: Dec. 6-12 Following are the county police reports from Dec. 6-12. Reports are provided by the law enforcement agency listed and do not imply guilt, however are the charges placed by the CCSO.

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schedule I, II Joseph Lamar Tatum, 31, 1200 block Friendship Way, Culpeper, probation: violation on felony charge

Dec. 10 Jennifer Roxanne McCray, 33, 5000 block Scottsville Road, Jeffersonton, probation: violation on felony charge Heather Renee Doty, 36, 13000 Stonehouse Mountain, Culpeper, abuse and neglect of children, contributing to the delinquency of a minor Christopher Matthew Coates, 34, 100 block Amelia Drive, Culpeper, possession of schedule I, II controlled substance, possess firearm while in possession of drugs, possess, transport firearms by convicted felons Clifford Wayne Miller Jr., 42, 400 block Joyful Harvest Lane, Amissville, strangulation: results in wounding/ bodily injury (two counts), unlawful use or injury to telephone lines Kristopher Kainoa Deserres, 19, 13000 block Stonehouse Mountain, Culpeper, possession of marijuana Courtney Marie Berry, 22, 3700 block W. Hoover Road, Culpeper, possession of marijuana James Lincoln Johnson, 19, 8000 block Old Dumfries Road, Catlett, possession of marijuana Gunner Anders Isakden, 18, 7800 block Overbrook Road, Catlett, possession of marijuana Logan Randall Leonard, 18, 3900 block Lake Ashby Court, Warrenton, unlawful purchase or possess

alcoholic beverage, possession or marijuana Dec. 11 Kelvin Maurice Webster, 50, 9800 Coventry Creek Drive, Fredericksburg, assault and battery Lacey Victoria Jock, 24, 9100 block Stone Court, Culpeper, driving under the influence of alcohol Jasmine Leigh Kelly, 24, 9100 block Stone Court, Culpeper, drunk in public, profane language Dec. 12 Heather Dawn Jones, 37, 9300 block General Winder Road, Rapidan, failure to perform construction after advance Seth Cameron Kirk, 30, 16000 block Norman Road, Culpeper, probation violation on felony charge Edgar Walker Sims III, 52, 1100 block Virginia Ave., Culpeper, possession of schedule I, II controlled substance Andrew Gordon Palazzi, 23, 13000 block Scotts Mill Road, Culpeper, failure to appear Ashley Nichole Jones, 22, 5400 block Riverbend Lane, Reva, probation violation on misdemeanor charge Jhovanny Hernandez-Tovar, 37, 600 block Mountain View, Culpeper, driving with suspended or revoked license Rachel Jean Jennings, 50, 15000 block General Lee Ave., Culpeper, failure to appear

Culpeper Town Police: Dec. 4-10 Following are the police reports from Dec. 4-10. Reports are provided by the law enforcement agency listed and do not imply guilt, however are the charges placed by the police department.

Dec. 4 Anthony Adrian James Davis, 19, 2200 block Virginia Ave., Culpeper, fugitive from justice Anthony Wayne Tyler, 54, 400 block E. Chandler St., Culpeper, revocation of suspended sentence and probation (four counts) Jason Ray Price, 35, 900 block Longview Lane, Culpeper, possession of marijuana Thayer Amanda Reback, 31, 400 block Kearns Drive, Culpeper, failure to appear Donna Lynn Woodward, 43, 100 block Seville Road, Rochelle, issuing bad checks Dec. 5 Allen Roosevelt Colbert Jr., 35, no fixed address, trespass after being forbidden to do so, possession of

schedule I, II controlled substance Joseph Lamar Tatum, 31, Friendship Way, Culpeper, shoplift, alter price tags Kwynton Alexander White, 25, 11000 block Catharpin Road, Spotsylvania, strangulation: results in wounding/bodily injury, assault and battery - family member Dec. 6 Angela D. Burker, 41, 1300 block High St., Culpeper, failure to appear (11 counts) Shiela Kay Jones, 52, Glebe Run Village Drive, Madison, larceny: third or subsequent conviction Dec. 7 Stuart Anthony Brown Jr., 27, 300 block Cooke Place, Mineral, revocation of suspended sentence and probation Tyler Dale Ricchiuto, 26, 6300 block Sheridan Point Road, Prince Frederick, revocation of suspended sentence and probation (two counts) Monique Shaquille Washington, 24, 700 block First Street, Culpeper,

possession of marijuana Dec. 8 Daniel Shawn Sawyer, 35, 100 block Thornton Court, Culpeper, violate condition of release Brandon Lamar Simpson, 31, 1800 block Picadilly Circus, Culpeper, DWI second offense within 5 years, driving after forfeiture of license Kase Dean Behrens, 24, Friendship Way, Culpeper, possession of controlled substances Joel Michale Nelting, 20, 700 block Belle Court, Culpeper, petit larceny Dec. 9 Tremale M. Williams, 27, 700 block Colonels Ct., Culpeper, failure to appear Dec. 10 Larry Ellis, 48, 26000 Pine Tree Road, Rhoadesville, possession of controlled substances

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JINGLE BELLS. Susan Deal, of Grovespring Farm, sent in these photos from last Saturday, when several riders went caroling through a winter wonderland. The farm also participated in the annual parade in little Washington Sunday with the Rappahanock Hunt Club.

LEGISLATIVE BREAKFAST. Jeffery Mitchell, of the Culpeper Cheese Company, talks to legislators about the BPOL tax Wednesday morning at the Culpeper Chamber of Commerce's annual Legislative Breakfast. Read more about the concerns and questions local legislators faced online at CulpeperTimes.com.

WINTER WONDERLAND. Doris Myers submitted this photos taken early Sunday morning after the snow while she was walking through Highpoint Subdivision off Orange Road in Culpeper.

Want to submit photographs? Email Editor Jeff Say at jsay@culpepertimes.com.