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What’s up with Elon Musk’s satellite-delivered Internet service?

By Randy Rieland FOR FOOTHILLS FORUM

When Bryan Clutz received an invitation to subscribe to a new satellite broadband service called Starlink, he didn’t hesitate. He immediately put in an order.

Clutz knew all about Starlink, the ambitious undertaking of business magnate Elon Musk and his aerospace company SpaceX. Not long after he bought a house in Castleton last year, Clutz signed up to be notified when Starlink service would be available in Rappahannock. That notice came last week to him and others in the neighborhood.

Castleton is one of the areas scattered around the county that SpaceX committed to serve as part of its application for a grant from the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) Rural Digital Opportunity Fund (RDOF). Ultimately, SpaceX was awarded more than $885 million over 10 years to build out its Starlink network to serve 35 states. That includes $1.7 million to make the service available to sections of Rappahannock.

That’s what Clutz was waiting for. He works for a healthcare company and splits his time between working in D.C. and his home here.

His primary connection to the internet is through the HughesNet satellite service.

“I’ve been trying to problem-solve and find a solution that allows me to do my job while also enjoying everything Rappahannock has to offer,” he said. “So many of us need access to robust IT infrastructure — to engage in video calls and download larger files — that is beyond the capabilities of DSL of standard satellite internet service.”

He’s been told his Starlink equipment should arrive within a month.

So what’s the story on Starlink?

Here’s an FAQ:

“I’ve been trying to problem-solve and find a solution that allows me to do my job while also enjoying everything Rappahannock has to offer.”

Bryan Clutz Castleton resident HOW DOES STARLINK WORK?

It’s based on the strategy of deploying a “constellation” of satellites around the Earth to provide highspeed broadband service. So far, SpaceX has launched slightly more than 1,000 satellites, with a goal of having 12,000 circling the Earth within the next five years. Eventually, SpaceX could have as many as 42,000 satellites in orbit. It already owns about one-third of the active satellites in space.

HOW BIG ARE THE STARLINK SATELLITES?

They’ve been described as looking like a flattened car with each one weighing about 500 pounds.

SpaceX has been launching them in batches of 60 at a time.

HOW IS STARLINK DIFFERENT FROM OTHER SATELLITE BROADBAND SERVICES?

For starters, the Starlink satellites follow a low orbit — some as low as 340 miles above the Earth, compared to roughly 22,000 miles away for the two existing American satellite services, HughesNet and Exede. That translates to a much shorter — and faster — trip for data to be sent and returned. And it means average download and upload speeds at least four times faster than HughesNet, according to Speedtest Intelligence, a firm that tracks broadband performance.

WHAT WOULD STARLINK SERVICE COST?

Presently, the monthly fee for its internet service is $99, but the charge for the necessary hardware — WiFi router, power supply, cables

and mounting tripod — is significantly higher, $499. Industry experts note that unless that equipment cost comes down, it could limit subscriptions in the rural areas SpaceX says it wants to serve.

Orders are being filled on a firstcome, first-serve basis, and limited to a select number of users in designated coverage areas.

WHAT HAS BEEN THE CUSTOMER RESPONSE?

According to SpaceX, about 10,000 homes in the U.S. and Canada have been beta-testing the service since last October. So far, the response of users has been largely positive. Testers have been particularly impressed with Starlink’s latency — the lag in the transfer of data from its source to its destination. It has been measured as being dramatically shorter than what’s typical of traditional satellite broadband service. That’s seen as a big plus when it comes to online gaming. Also, currently, there’s no cap on data usage on Starlink, although it’s not clear if that will be a long-term policy.

WHAT HAVE BEEN THE CRITICISMS OF STARLINK?

There can be relatively brief periods of downtime when gaps occur between the Starlink satellites.

SpaceX acknowledges this, but contends that it should stop happening once more satellites are in orbit.

Competitors have been more disparaging. They are challenging the big RDOF award for Starlink. Jim Matheson, chief executive officer of the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, has described Starlink as a “completely unproven

technology,” adding, “Why use that money for a science experiment?”

And last week, the Fiber Broadband Association and the Rural Broadband Association presented a study to the FCC contending that by 2028, many Starlink subscribers will “experience service degradation” during peak times due to congestion. For its part, SpaceX has told the FCC that “Starlink’s performance is not theoretical or experimental.”

IS THERE A RISK WITH LAUNCHING SO MANY SATELLITES?

Given how large the Starlink constellation eventually will be, some scientists have expressed concern about the risk of satellites colliding.

This could cause an explosion that would produce thousands of pieces of space debris. SpaceX has pointed out that the satellites are equipped with an automated system that enables them to dodge other satellites. However, in September, 2019, the system failed, leading to a close call with a European science satellite. Also, astronomers have complained that the SpaceX satellites are especially bright, and can show up as streaks in telescope images, while also tainting the natural beauty of the night sky.

SpaceX says it has begun coating its satellites with a darkened paint to lower their visibility.

WHAT ARE STARLINK’S PROSPECTS?

Elon Musk certainly is thinking big. He has said that he wants the satellite broadband service to one day help finance human missions to Mars. But in a tweet last week, Musk acknowledged that he faces a big challenge. “SpaceX needs to pass through a deep chasm of negative cash flow over the next year or so to make Starlink financially viable,” he wrote. “Every new satellite constellation in history has gone bankrupt. We hope to be the first that does not.”

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H E A LT H

How serious is your heart murmur? ➤ It’s a condition you can’t feel

It happens during most medical examinations. The doctor lifts a stethoscope to a patient’s chest, everyone stops talking and the doctor listens to your heart.

If an unusual sound appears, well, you’ve got a heart murmur.

But, it’s not automatically a Kwame O. warning sign of Akosah, MD danger.

A heart murmur naturally creates concern for a patient when it’s diagnosed, but it’s only a sound. It is important to determine what is causing the murmur and to have it

monitored. When heart valves are too stiff, too loose or aren't formed properly, blood flow may sound more like a swishing or whooshing noise, rather than the normal “thumpthump.”

“If it's a new finding, or if it's associated with any type of symptoms, it deserves to be evaluated,” said Kwame O. Akosah, MD, a cardiologist at UVA Cardiology, a department of Novant Health UVA Health System Culpeper Medical Center. “The easiest way to do that is an ultrasound test of the heart to determine whether the murmur has any serious significance.”

HEART MURMUR SYMPTOMS

Heart murmurs are classified as either “innocent” or “abnormal.” If you have an innocent heart murmur, you likely won't have any signs or symptoms other than what the doctor

hears in the stethoscope. Innocent murmurs aren’t dangerous, they sometimes disappear over time and generally don’t require medical intervention.

Innocent heart murmurs can be caused by physical activity or exercise, pregnancy, fever, anemia, hyperthyroidism, or a rapid growth phase in adolescents.

An abnormal heart murmur, depending on what’s causing it, may have these symptoms: • Skin that appears as blue, especially on fingertips and lips.

• Shortness of breath, chest pain, dizziness or fainting.

• Swelling or sudden weight gain.

• Chronic coughing.

• An enlarged liver or neck veins.

• In infants, poor appetite and failure to grow normally.

• Heavy sweating with little or no activity.

“Symptoms are frequently related

to blood not moving properly from the heart to the body,” Akosah said.

HEART MURMUR CAUSES

In adults, abnormal murmurs are most often caused by heart valve problems. In children, abnormal murmurs are usually caused by structural problems of the heart. Some common congenital defects that cause heart murmurs include: • Holes in the heart.

• A shunt, which is an abnormal blood flow between the heart chambers or blood vessels.

• Valve problems, including valves that don't allow enough blood through (stenosis) or valves that do not close properly and leak (regurgitation).

In older children and adults, causes of abnormal heart murmurs include ➤ See Health, Page 5

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Town terminates its lease with Regal Cinemas

By Josh Gully

During that brief reopening, Kartel explained the theater was hampered by delayed releases such as the James Bond film.

Last year, Regal Theaters explained the decision to close in a statement: "In response to an increasingly challenging theatrical landscape and sustained key market closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Regal will be temporarily suspending operations at all of its Regal theatres in the U.S. as of Friday, October 9."

According to a NPR article, Regal Cinemas has 536 locations and about 40,000 employees in America.

To his knowledge, Kartel said the theater is owned and operated by the Regal Cinemas corporate entity.

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The movie theater has operated out of the town-owned property at 210 S. Main St. since 2000, but has been closed since Oct. 8. Howard Kartel, the town’s finance director and treasurer, explained via telephone that contractual details allow the lease to be terminated if Regal Cinemas ceases operating a movie theater for 120 days. The theater was one year into a five-year lease extension.

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Parks and Recreation hopes to build a comprehensive new fieldhouse

By Josh Gully CULPEPER TIMES

The Culpeper County Parks and Recreation Department hopes to receive approval to construct a $3.7 million fieldhouse near the playing fields and playgrounds on Competition Drive.

Andrew Hardy, parks and recreation’s director, recently presented a preliminary proposal to the county’s Building and Grounds Committee.

He explained that the 16,900-squarefoot facility would include three basketball courts, three pickleball courts, one volleyball court and office space for the department’s staff.

Additionally, the proposed complex would feature an aerobics studio that could host Zumba, tai chi and karate classes. Also included in the plans are multiple classrooms that Hardy said could host parks and recreation, community and civic events. If necessary, there is room for future expansion.

Hardy cited the county’s growth in describing the need for such a facility, as the population has increased by about 12% since 2010.

Growth forecasts predict the county will have 60,000 residents by 2030 and 68,000 residents by 2040.

Monetary figures Hardy presented included about $186,600 in projected annual revenue and about $107,000 in projected expenses.

Even if the facility just broke even, committee member and supervisors Chairman Gary Deal explained the fieldhouse’s purpose would be ensuring equal access to recreational activities to everyone opposed to making money. This is needed, as he said there is not a lot of available spaces for youth teams to practice.

Still, Deal noted that the opportunity to host tournaments could perpetuate economic development by providing visitors who would eat locally and stay in hotels.

Many of the programs the facility would host, Supervisor Paul Bates noted, are already implemented at locations for which the county pays rent totaling over $17,000.

The facility would fit in with parks and recreations’ mission, which Hardy explained is enhancing “the quality of life, assuring the sense of community and providing leisure services to county citizens of all ages.”

Hardy said the department is seeking capital improvement money from the county to support the project because the community needs a publicly operated multisport and program facility with capabilities to host and plan a multitude of diverse lifestyle activities that improve residents’ quality of life. The facilities primary objectives, he said, are: • Providing a location in which parks and recreation can organize, develop and properly market various recreation programs and activities.

• Sponsoring or supporting various community events and agencies.

• Building brand awareness and public trust for parks and recreations and its operations.

• Consolidating current department programming to improve coordination and service levels.

• Improving and increasing community engagement and interaction by positioning the department and its services in a centralized high-traffic location.

• Managing and operating a venue in which residents can gather and engage in recreation and leisure opportunities to improve their quality of life.

After hearing the presentation, the Building and Grounds Committee forwarded the matter to the full Board of Supervisors for consideration without a recommendation.

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County continues working toward short-term wireless solutions Contract negotiations remain ongoing between the county and All Points Broadband, the company proposing to bring wireless internet to 3,800 unserved locations.

All Points Broadband’s proposal seeks $3.8 million to install equipment that would provide wireless internet to some of the county’s rural locations. This would be a short-term solution to connectivity issues while the county hopes a private business will explore the possibility of installing fiber cables that provide more stable services to all 4,300 county locations without internet.

Monthly rates outlined in the proposed contract include packages for $49.95, $89.95 and $99.95.

During a Feb. 9 committee meeting, Supervisor Paul Bates said his primary concern is ensuring that the county receives the services for which it would be paying. Should something go awry and wireless connections are not brought to 3,800 homes, he wants assurance that the county has proper recourse to solve the issue. ➤ Health, from Page 3 infections and conditions that damage the heart structure.

WHAT TO DO IF YOU’RE DIAGNOSED WITH A MURMUR

“You should get an evaluation by a specialist that deals with heart murmurs,” Akosah said.

“They determine if there are any symptoms, they'll frequently order an echocardiogram (an ultrasound test to get pictures of the heart and the valves). If that looks normal, I think that allays a lot of anxiety among the patients.”

“If it's abnormal, and the patient turns out to have some problem with the structure of the heart, although you don't want to have that news, it's good news because then you can be

Kristen J. Johnson

All Points Broadband’s proposal seeks $3.8 million to install equipment that would provide wireless internet to some of the county’s rural locations.

While this is a large project for Culpeper County, Jimmy Carr, All Points Broadband CEO, explained it somewhat of a small project for the company. Usually, he said the company focuses on long-term broadband partnerships with localities.

If connections are not brought to 3,800 locations within a year, Carr noted that the county could terminate the contract, stop paying the company and claim all of the equipment used so far in the process. He added that this would ruin the company’s reputation “and we would go out of business.”

In such a scenario, Bates responded that Culpeper would still be coming up short on its investment. Instead, he suggested protecting the county via a performance bond.

Carr said the company is not interested in bonds. He noted that the evaluated and determine what the best course of action is.”

HEART MURMUR TREATMENT

Treatment of a murmur depends on the heart condition causing the murmur and may include medications or surgery. Medications you may receive include blood thinners to prevent blood clots, diuretics to remove excess water from your body, statins to lower cholesterol, beta blockers to lower heart rate and blood pressure, and angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, which also lower blood pressure.

Surgery may be necessary to repair a heart valve that causes a murmur.

For more information on heart and vascular services at Novant Health UVA Health System, visit NovantHealthUVA.org/Heart.

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company raised $50 million in the last six months in outside capital contributions for projects and has significant financial relationships with lenders. He said the company is adverse to doing anything that could reduce its capacity to work with those lenders.

While the company would have a year to extend connections to the 3,800 homes, County Attorney Bobbi Jo Alexis explained the government would lose $50,000 if there are no wireless deployments within four months of the contract being signed.

That cost could increase to over $2 million, depending on what equipment the company installs.

While All Points Broadband seems to be a fair company, Alexis explained the county may want contractual language allowing any legal remedies under Virginia law going beyond ceasing equipment and to stop paying. For example, she cited a scenario in which the company is not complying with promised internet rates for customers.

Carr responded that he “is not used to the contract needing to say what would happen if we weren’t honoring the price.” He said that would be a mistake fixed immediately. He noted that the county’s power to stop paying the company and cease equipment is the “ultimate club.”

“I can’t imagine any circumstance under which we would not perform and that club would be required, but you have it nonetheless,” he said.

Supervisor Tom Underwood explained that the county very much desires interim wireless deployments but does not have much experience in the matter. He said the county needs to understand the probabilities of success.

“Finding some way to give that confidence...I’m sure there’s a way to do that,” he said.

Underwood added that he wants to know exactly why the price is $3.8 million.

He said that the county needs “to fish or cut bait” and he looks forward to hashing out the remaining issues “sooner rather than later.”

Supervisors and Carr are expected to meet within the next month to further discuss the proposal.

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So long, Pelham: Culpeper votes to remove Confederate soldier's name In April, Joe Daniel (seen on the front page of this edition) began a months-long journey to educate citizens and the Culpeper Town Council on reasons why Lake Pelham should be renamed.

His desires came to fruition on Feb. 9, when the town council voted to rename the lake named after Alabama native and Confederate Maj. John Pelham by a 5-4 vote.

Pelham died in Culpeper stemming from injuries suffered when an exploded artillery shell struck his head during the 1863 Battle of Kelly’s Ford. A local Civil War driving tour guide explains that Robert E. Lee referred to him as the “gallant Pelham.” In addition to being noticed by Lee, the guide says Pelham “also attracted the attention of young ladies like Bessie Shackleford.”

“Pelham visited Miss Shackelford, attended a party in Col. Welby Carter’s room in the Virginia Hotel...and the next morning gaily rode toward Kelly’s Ford as word of an imminent battle reached the town. That night, his motionless body was returned to the Shackelford house where he soon died,” the guide states.

A recent Culpeper Star-Exponent article shed light on the previously unknown naming process when newspaper staff located a 1975 story in its archives explaining that the town and Culpeper Soil and Water Conservation District held a “Name the Lake Contest.” The article states that Ms. Paul Hounshell won the contest by suggesting that the lake be named after John Pelham.

A week after the vote, Daniel said the eventual new name which hopefully will make all Culpeper citizens proud - is cause for celebration.

“All we want is a name that reflects the values and character of Culpeper,” he said.

Daniel added that the renaming is not about him, because all he did was ask the simple questions of when and how the lake was named.

Then, Daniel explained he simply presented those facts, hoping that people would realize it is crazy to perpetuate the mysticism surrounding the Confederate state that fought to preserve slavery.

“Every bit of information I sent to the council is in the public record. Thankfully, the majority agreed the name was wrong,” he

John Pelham in 1860. said.

Daniel said the lake’s name, along with the Confederate flag taken down at Lenn Park, were two racial cancers removed from the community. The remaining cancer, he said, is the Confederate monument on the courthouse lawn.

“One’s gone, the other will be dealt with. Now we have a third cancer that needs to be excised,” he said. “All three are celebrations of a lost cause.”

Daniel said there is no question that the monument, which was erected on county property in 1911 by the Daughters of the American Revolution, was an attempt to intimidate Black residents amid the

Jim Crow era. If people are made aware of that history, he asked: “Why be a part of it?”

Wanting to focus more on celebrating the vote to rename, Daniel was hesitant to discuss the monument. He did, however, note that a Confederate flag is carved into one side of the monument. Whether the flag is on a pole or set in stone, he said it is still flying over Culpeper.

THE VOTE TO RENAME

Town council members in favor of the renaming included Frank Reaves Jr., Meaghan Taylor, Jamie Clancey, Billy Yowell and Pranas Rimeikis. Those opposed were Jon Russell, Keith Brown, Keith Price

and Mayor Michael Olinger.

Before voting on the name change, Mayor Michael Olinger said the matter should go to a referendum because having nine elected officials decide for the entire population is not fair.

Councilman Pranas Rimeikis opposed the referendum, saying such an action would politicize the matter. If it was necessary, Councilman Jon Russell said he would vote for the referendum but that he would rather “just end this tonight” and keep the name.

Keith Price spoke vehemently in opposition of the name change and pondered what impact it would have on Lake Pelham Drive, Pelham Street and other roads named after Confederate soldiers.

“There are ripple effects that we have to think through before we walk down that path,” he said.

While Councilwoman Jamie Clancey understood the desire to hold a referendum, she said renaming the lake is a compromise.

Right now, she said, the town is not changing road names and the council understands that would burden residents who would have to change addresses.

Renaming the lake, she added, is not causing division amongst citizens. Instead, she said it is the defensiveness of some who oppose the name change that is causing division.

“A name like Pelham - who was a fighter for the Confederacy and slavery - does have an impact on the people that it does means something to,” she said.

Citing the Culpeper Star-Exponent article, Russell noted that L.B. Henretty - a prominent resident for whom the chamber of commerce’s citizen of the year award is named - was on the Soil and Water District Conservation that held the lake’s naming contest. He said sentiments that the lake’s naming “was the genesis of some racist plot” is offensive to history and a good man. The name, he added, was not decided out of spite by Culpeper citizens.

In his 30 years on the town council, Billy Yowell said he received more citizen input regarding the lake’s name than he has on any other issue. The feedback, he said, was “almost evenly split.”

Yowell said a referendum should be considered so everyone has a voice in the matter, but he ultimately voted to change the name.

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Earlier in the meeting, the town council also passed a resolution celebrating Black residents' contributions to Culpeper. The resolution notes that the Black community’s role in the town has been previously undervalued. It pledges that the council will work to commemorate Culpeper’s rich Black heritage. Clancey said that approving the name change is a way for the town to take responsibility for a history that perpetuated racism while living up to the resolution’s promise.

“Not changing is saying that you are not ready to listen,” she said.

Price said renaming the lake is not necessary to follow through on the promise made in the resolution, which he proudly had a role in assembling. Instead, he said the town can name other buildings or properties after notable Black residents. He noted that Pelham was not just a name, but a reminder of how the town was devastated by the Civil War. Price added that he is “damn proud” to have Confederate soldiers in his bloodline. In addition to street names, he predicted that soon the courthouse’s Confederate monument will go away.

Then, Price said, “it’s all forgotten.”

Clancey agreed that Pelham is not just a name, saying “you’re lucky if you can hear this conversation and think ‘oh, it’s just a name, it’s just a body of water, it doesn’t mean anything to me.’” She said the town should arrive at a name that represents the town and all of its residents “because Lake Pelham just doesn’t.” To those who are offended by items being renamed and monuments taken down, she suggested pondering how people without voices felt when those items were erected or named.

Councilman Keith Brown said he struggled in arriving at his decision to oppose the name change. His main concern was businessman Joe Daniel, who has been a strong proponent of the name change and has offered to offset any costs associated with renaming. He said money should not influence any decisions and the town should fund any costs.

Brown also asked: “Where does it end?”

“There’s no doubt, with it being a political society that we live in, it will be the next street and the next street and the next street,” Brown said.

For something to end, Clancey said “it has to start.”

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“Why not start now?” she asked.

Discussions surrounding the renaming process, Clancey explained, will take place in the committee that suggested the name change.

“I’d like to see the involvement of local students in researching various names and presenting to council and the community why they’re picking the names and the history behind them. Discussing the process I’m sure will take time and we want to make sure to do it right,” she said.

CITIZENS' THOUGHTS ON LAKE NAME CHANGE WAS SPLIT

Of the 20-plus speakers during a public comment period, opinions were about evenly divided regarding the lake's name. A few citizens voiced ambiguous opinions and did not clearly state whether they believed the name should be changed, or suggested it be left up to a referendum.

Charles Jameson noted that he appreciates people having pride in their heritage and ancestors, but said that perspectives can be adjusted without losing sight of the past. Having Confederate bloodlines himself, Jameson said he can honor his ancestor but not their dedication to preserving slavery.

Uzziah Harris, Culpeper NAACP’s president, said honoring a Confederacy that fought to preserve slavery is historically, spiritually and fundamentally wrong. Confederate symbols and names, he added, are “antithetical to America” and those sins should not be celebrated or put on display.

Stephen Sorrentino, who has a house on the lake, said no one ever heard of John Pelham before the issue was raised.

Noting the division amongst Americans, he said changing the name will further divide citizens.

Raymond Bender asked: “Where do we stop if we keep changing names?” He pondered if Washington DC may someday have to be renamed. He added that Nazis, Ancient Egyptians and ISIS also attempted to erase a past with which they disagreed. Instead of obliterating history, he said the past should be

taught and people should learn from it.

“History is history. It is something that has happened and cannot be changed,” he said.

Al Esh, owner of the Ole Country Store near Lake Pelham, pondered whether sending the matter to a referendum would allow citizens to share their thoughts. While he has no issue changing the name, he suggested that it not be renamed after another person.

Mike McCleary said a referendum would be “kicking the can down the road” while the town needs to “kick racism to the curb.”

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POWERING OUR COMMUNITY

February 2021 • News from your electric cooperative

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If you receive a suspicious call, please keep the following in mind:  At this time, REC has suspended disconnections for non-payment.  The Cooperative is not calling to demand payment on accounts that have fallen behind.  REC does not use collection agencies to contact members by phone.

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EC knows how important increasing access to retail broadband service to its member-owners. The Cooperative continues to actively seek partnerships to utilize its infrastructure and rightsof-way to expand broadband internet service in its 22-county service area.

As REC moves closer to establishing some of the first partnerships, the Cooperative also faced a major setback to its plans towards the end of 2020.

In October, REC’s Board of Directors approved a $600 million broadband construction project that would also allow REC, through an affiliated company, to become a retail broadband service provider.

Funding for the approved project was dependent on REC’s previously announced participation in the Federal Communications Commission Rural Digital Opportunity Fund auction.

However, those efforts had to be abandoned when a landowner in Culpeper County filed a federal lawsuit against REC in an attempt to challenge the constitutionality of a recently passed state law. Virginia code 55.1-306.1 allows utilities to use existing easements to install fiber optic cable for non-electric system use such as providing broadband services. As a result of the financial risk of the lawsuit and scheduling risks associated with the auction, REC withdrew participation in the auction and is no longer moving forward with the plans approved in the fall.

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someone claiming to be an REC employee demanding immediate payment, report the suspicious activity to local law enforcement.

“If you have any doubt at all, the best way to protect yourself is to hang up and call REC directly,” said John Crawford, REC’s manager of safety, risk and operational support services. “That puts you in control of the situation and ensures you are talking safely with an REC employee.”

Other steps you can take to protect yourself and your personal information:  Never give personal account or payment information to someone you do not know.

REC seeks partners for expanded broadband services its service territory to improve the capabilities and security of its electric grid. While electricity, reliability and sustainability are that project’s primary purpose, it can be used as part of a solution to provide broadband service to the communities we serve through partnerships.

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 Do not answer calls from unknown phone numbers.  Don’t follow instructions on a pre-recorded message, such as “Press 1 to speak to a live operator.” This is likely an attempt to lure you into providing personal information.  Do not share personal or financial information, including your Social Security number or bank account information, with a caller you do not know.

The caller might say they have the information and “just need to confirm it with you.” That is a trap.  Do not make payments by gift cards, prepaid debit cards or wire transfers. Fraudsters favor those methods because they are difficult to trace.

and actively seek out partners that can provide broadband to our local communities,” said John D. Hewa, President and CEO. To reflect these changes, and the Cooperative’s continued efforts, REC’s Broadband Position Statement has been updated:  REC has, and will continue to be, an advocate for broadband service being available to all of our members. We recognize this is very important to the well-being of the communities we serve, impacting everything from education to medical care to economic development.  REC continues construction of its 820-mile, 130 end-point fiber utility network that began in September 2019. The fiber utility network will provide numerous advancements and capabilities for REC in the areas of grid modernization, disaster recovery, cyber and physical security, and data analytics. REC will utilize its existing infrastructure to deploy the fiber utility network capable of detecting outages faster, thus reducing restoration times and improving reliability.  REC is actively seeking solutions to bring broadband to our member-owners who do not currently have access to reliable and affordable broadband internet service. We are doing this by continuing to make the Cooperative’s aerial assets, maintained right-of-ways, and infrastructure available for third-party providers seeking to expand by attaching telecommunications infrastructure and implementing creative solutions that are appropriate.

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Co-working chefs named Culepeper’s 2021 Cutest Couple

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Colton and Charline Drumheller met at the bar in Grass Rootes.

He is a tattoo artist, she wanted a tattoo, and they hit it off. Now, they are married and serve as the two chefs at the very restaurant in which they met.

Recently, they were named Culpeper’s 2021 Cutest Couple in a contest sponsored by Wellspring Health Services. About five years after meeting in Grass Rootes, the couple now spends nearly every minute together as they work alongside each other in the kitchen.

“You definitely have to love someone to be around them this much,” Colton said. “It’s not normal. Most people get up, say goodbye, go to work for eight hours and see each other at the end of the day. We get up, get ready and walk out of the door together.”

Shannon Barham, Colton’s mother, said she nominated them as the cutest couple because of their efforts in conjunction with Grass Rootes owner Andrew Ferlazzo to feed those in need amid the

coronavirus pandemic.

“When restaurants had to close, they weren’t pleased with it but they went to work for the community and made sure people had food,” Barham said.

Even though the restaurant was initially closed at the onset of the pandemic, the Drumhellers continued doing what they always do: cook. The food went to healthcare workers, the S.A.F.E. non-profit organization, government facilities and some of those who remained working downtown.

“They didn’t feel sorry for themselves, they came together and tried to help the community,” Barham said. “They have good hearts and genuinely want to give back to the community.”

The Drumhellers did not think twice about the decision to help out, as Charline said “we don’t have a lot, but we can cook - that’s the one thing we have to give back.”

“We were just trying to give back to the community...It was tough times for everybody, we didn’t do it for any recognition,” Colton said.

While the efforts to give back

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Wellspring Health Services Executive Director Cassandra Boone hands off a $250 gift basket to the cutest couple, Colton and Charline Drumheller. were initiated last March, the Drumhellers and Grass Rootes continue donating food every few weekends to a variety of organizations.

“Whenever people are hungry, we feed them,” Charline said.

The couple noted that they are not alone, however, and there are plenty of businesses and individuals who have exhibited goodwill during the recent tough times.

As a reward for winning the competition, Wellspring Health

Services Executive Director Cassandra Boone presented the couple with a gift basket worth over $250.

“Colt and Charline are gems of Culpeper and very deserving of this accolade,” a Wellspring Health Services news release states.

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“December continued the trend we’ve been seeing for the past several months in real estate. Year over year, sales in the Greater Piedmont were up by over 47% while new listings were down by 3.7%.

Supply has not been able to keep up with demand which has led to an increase in prices. The median sales price was up by 12.5% to $410,633. The average days on market was down by 28% and we currently have just 1.2 months’ worth of housing supply. It is very much a seller’s market. Buyers are looking to take advantage of historically low interest rates. Reach out to your local REALTOR to help you navigate this complicated and fast paced market.”

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Maroon Solar reapplies for solar field conditional-use permit Since the Culpeper County Planning Commission recommended the denial of Maroon Solar’s requested conditional use permit to construct a 970-acre, 149-megawatt solar farm off Racoon Ford Road in November, the company has revised its plans and resubmitted an application.

Reasons for the board’s recommendation included the proposed size of the solar farm and that the project does not fall in line with the county’s comprehensive plan. With county guidelines stating that solar farms should not exceed 300 acres, the proposal more than quintuples that land-use policy. The county is currently in the process of reviewing its land-use policies regarding solar projects.

Dave Stoner, a development consultant for Maroon's North Carolina-based parent company Strata Solar, explained via telephone that it was disappointing to not earn the recommendation, but the company took what the planners said to heart and thought it was best to pull the permit and resubmit based

on the concerns presented.

While the plans do not modify the project’s size, the revised application calls for the development’s substation to be located internally within the site, compared to the previously proposed site about 1,800 feet off Racoon Ford Road.

“No one will be able to see that substation from any vantage point,” Stoner said.

The revised location, Stoner said, also eliminates the majority of construction traffic on Racoon Ford Road. Instead, he said, just about a half-mile of the road that is in good shape will be used.

Strata Solar developer Louis Iannone explained the substation’s relocation, coupled with a 200-foot setback from all property lines, means that no homes will be within 1,000 feet of the project. That 200-foot setback, Iannone noted, is 50 more feet than required by the county’s ordinance. Additionally, timber buffers should further eliminate the site’s visibility. With everything considered, he said the proposed solar field

is “the most isolated project that I have worked on.”

Another change is that the project would be constructed in three phases, compared to the previously envisioned timeline in which it would have been built over one construction season. While Stoner could not say exactly how long the change would impact the construction’s length, he said each phase may take up to one year compared to the previously envisioned 18-month build.

Additionally, he noted that breaking the project into phases would allow more time for re-vegetation.

Stoner said the proposed site is perfect because it consists of unfarmable land with dense, poor-quality soil. That is not to say, he added, that solar panels can not be successfully located on agricultural land.

If built, the solar field has an estimated life of 35 years. After that lifespan, Strata Solar would be responsible for decommissioning the project and making the land suitable again for timber production.

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To ensure that Strata Solar would decommission the site, Stoner explained the company would provide a bond and letter of credit.

Strata Solar would be the developer and owner of the project, and the power generated would be sold into Dominion’s grid. Most likely, Stoner said the power generated at the site would be purchased by a major utility company in Virginia.

The project’s biggest benefit to the community, Stoner said, would be about $10 million in “revenue share” payments in lieu of taxes. Additionally, he said the construction would create about 300 jobs, which could turn into long-term jobs as the company likes to move employees from site to site. How many of those jobs would be local hires, Iannone said, is hard to estimate. Longterm, the project is estimated to create about 12 maintenance jobs.

Culpeper County staff is reviewing the application and the next step is for the proposal to eventually return to the planning commission.

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Culpeper Times • February 18-March 3, 2021

PROPERTY TRANSFERS These property transfers for January 2021 were provided by the Culpeper County Assessor’s Office. Appreciation is extended to W. Jason Kilby and his staff.

January Top Dollar Deal: Catalpa District, $1,050,000. The printing of this list is made possible by ReMax Crossroads of Culpeper.

Catalpa District 1/4: Armstrong, Tim A and Wife to Kim, Nak Joong and Other; 1.33 acres located at 13572 Windmill WAY, $402,000 1/7: Jusino, David M and Other to Suthard, Melynda G and Other; 8.47 acres located at 10424 Settle School RD, $368,000 1/8: Jenkins, Michael R and Other to McEvilly, Frederic S and Wife; 10 acres located near Stonehouse Mtn RD, $167,000 1/12: Master Builders LLC to Devine, Adam M and Other; 12.2 acres located near Keiras WAY, $164,000 1/20: Brown, William Gregory to Blanks, James D and Wife; 1.72 acres located at 15295 Pulliam LN, $371,000 1/25: McNair, Margaret H to Dutch Hollow LLC; Multiple parcels located near Settle School RD, $255,000 1/27: Cedar Homes Investments LLC to Iannarelli, Melissa Ashley and Other; 1 acre located at 12282 Horseshoe DR, $325,000 1/29: Earth Matters Lawns & Landscapes INC to Haugh, Dustin V; 1.23 acres located at 14316 Woodland Church RD, $368,000 1/29: Payne, Francis Lewis and Wife to Villagra, Jose D and Wife; 48.53 acres located at 7370 Laurel Hill LN, $1,050,000 Catalpa Town District 1/4: Volpato, Ruth V to Crosley, William D and Other; .34 acres located at 1304 Monarch ST, $315,000 1/11; Riverdale/Culpeper LLC to Jefferson Homebuilders INC; .79 acres located near N Main ST, $120,000 Cedar MTN District 1/6: Foster, Marina F and Husband to Gyabin, Amouzou Ayao Isidore; .14 acres located at 12216 Salt Cedar LN, $365,000 1/7: Jenkins, Rachael to Plume Properties LLC; 10 acres located at 19616 Hickory DR, $418,517 1/12: Cox, Sarah D to White, Christopher S and Wife; 3.04 acres located at 19244 Frazier RD, $355,000 1/14: Clatterbuck, Carroll H and Other to Drayton, Amy L; 15 acres located near Trasara RD, $159,500 1/15: Hass, Russell Allen to Barahona, Estela Duarte and Other; 2 acres located at 19719 Old Orange RD, $340,000 1/19: Lakeview/Culpeper LLC to Hunter, Dana and Wife; .14 acres located at 12306 Osprey LN, $343,500 1/22: Inskeep, John R and Other to Decker, Christopher S and Wife; 1.38 acres located near Clair Mist CT, $120,000 1/22: McClary, Michael V to Edwards, Martha F; 1.05 acres located at 11373 Fox Hill RD, $235,000 1/25: Ellington, Barbara D and Other to Imperium Investments LLC; Multiple parcels located near Dove Hill RD, $190,000 1/29: Jenkins, Marvin Neal and Wife to Feather, Ronald L and Wife; 15.40 acres located at 19629 Hickory DR, $220,000 Cedar MTN Town District 1/7: Borys, Gregory A and Wife to O’Donnell, Joseph and Wife; .13 acres located at 168 King Edward CT, $332,500 1/28: Homescouts LLC to Cedar Homes Investments LLC; .39 acres located at 2318 Orange RD, $195,000 East Fairfax District 1/4: Richmond American Homes of Virginia INC to Pasamonte, Edrin Pangan; .12 acres located at 2195 Juniper DR, $317,157 1/4: Nicholas, Kristin and Other to Felmly, David Eugene and Wife; .26 acres located at 2425 Tulip Poplar DR, $359,000 1/5: Martinez Mojica, Luis and Other to Loya, Marcia Estefani and Other; Townhouse located at 2273 Forsythia DR, $252,000 1/8: Hoffman, Jordan Ryan and Other to Grijalva, Elmer Estrada; .15 acres located at 2176 Juniper DR, $400,000 1/14: Denton, James Wayne and Wife to Wagner, Rice; .11 acres located at 109 E Asher ST, $250,000 1/19: Herndon, Eric P and Wife to Delano, Laura L; .14 acres located at 1808 Martina WAY, $339,900 1/19: Yancey, Doreen L to Millennial Properties LLC; .18 acres located at 1301 Orange RD, $295,000 1/26: Jenish, Timothy R and Wife to Pechtimaldjian, Evan Hall; .30 acres located at 1130 Hidden AVE, $230,000 1/26: Gayheart, M Andrew to Coast, Nicole; .23 acres located at 112 Aberdeen DR, $299,000 1/27: Copeland, Robin A and Husband to Fletcher, Randolph Alexander Nicholas, .58 acres located at 15616 Great Bridge LN, $499,999 1/27: Richmond American Homes of Virginia to Perez, Marrero, Clara Natalia and Other; .12 acres located at 2183 Juniper DR, $331,085 1/28: Monica, Alfred George and Wife to Sayres, Nicholas Hunter and Other; .17 acres located at 406 N Commerce ST, $315,000 1/28: Momchilova, Kalinka to Field, Justin Carlson; .26 acres located at 2001 Birch DR, $313,500 Jefferson District 1/4: Stigall, Michael to Hernandez, Tito and Wife; 2.46 acres located at 2147 Brown LN, $359,000 1/7: Petefish, Paul A JR to Jarvis, Robyn Melinda; 16.68 acres located near Old Glory LN, $146,000 1/8: Saadee, Bashar to Cooke, Ronald and Wife; 9.89 acres located near Ryland Chapel RD, $160,000 1/8: Mullins, Charles W JR to Toler, Nicole; 2.9 acres located at 10121 Dutch Hollow RD, $269,000 1/14: Romaine, Julie Bernadette to Cole, Richard Anthony and Other; 1.09 acres located at 3144 Southhampton DR, $388,000

1/19: Secretary of Veterans Affair to Delauder, Michael F and Wife; 10.01 acres located at 12725 Chestnut LN, $375,000 1/19: Ragosta, John A and Wife to Rodgers, Thomas and Wife; 26.66 acres located near Old Barn RD, $197,500 1/27: Kile, Bradford E and Other to Whitney, Richard E Jr and Wife; 13.91 acres located near Haverford DR, $149,000 1/29: Henriques, Richmond B and Other to Cranford, Patina Natalia and Other; 1.46 acres located at 2730 Wildwood CIR, $440,000 Salem District 1/4: Corbin, Stephen W to Murphy, Liam Patrick; 1.88 acres located at 14070 Norman RD, $236,000 1/7: Hearns, Joseph French to Homescouts LLC; Multiple parcels located near C L Jackson DR, $70,000 1/8: FFC Properties LLC to Aniello, Ryan James; 2 acres located at 14474 Legg LN, $329,000 1/12: SONA INC to Gadsden, Paul Samuel JR and Other; 3.94 acres located at 10470 Quartz AVE, $523,900 1/13: Nokesville Properties INC to F & F Properties USA INC; 6.45 acres located at 8248 James Madison HWY, $175,000 1/13: F & F Properties USA INC to Fields, Jodie Leigh and Other; 6.45 acres located at 8248 James Madison HWY, $384,500 1/13: Wolfe, Terry L SR and Wife to Hoffman, Mark Anthony and Wife; 6.99 acres located at 10363 Settletown PL, $530,000 1/15: Brock, Tanya Evette to Vivas, Enrique Pena; 2 acres located at 13316 Scotts Mill RD, $340,000 1/19: Nokesville Properties INC to F & F Properties USA INC; 7.58 acres located at 8244 James Monroe HWY, $175,000 1/19: F & F Properties USA INC to Parris, Jeremy; 7.58 acres located at 8244 James Monroe HWY, $388,000 1/19: Fischer, David P and Wife to Backe, Kenneth Garrett; .95 acres located at 13480 Essex ST, $306,900 1/21: Spigner, Avry C and Wife to Adkins, Dale Matthew Jr; 5.1 acres located at 16133 Bellevue DR, $465,000 1/22: Smith, Brandon A to Kamdar, Killol; 1.4 acres located at 8304 Glendale CIR, $359,000 1/22: Barnett, Dana R to Graham Brian and Other; 5 acres located at 9273 Dunkard Church RD, $184,203 1/25: Jenkins, Michael R to Blasé, Chase J and Wife; 6 acres located at 11236 Old Stillhouse RD, $400,000 1/25: Corbin, Steven W to Pinkowski, Stephen James; 1.23 acres located at 9356 Mountain Run Lake RD, $395,000 1/27: Patterson, John A III to Beyer, Ronald III and Other; 10 acres located near Deer Ridge RD, $134,000 1/27: SONA INC to Uraje, Latrisha P and Other; 2.3 acres located at 10333 Quartz AVE, $531,199 1/27: Wiggs, Jane M to Houston, Kevin Randel and Other; 3 acres located at 4387 Deer LN, $330,000 1/28: SONA INC to Alaimo, James Joseph III; 2.72 acres located at 10328 Limestone AVE, $470,556 Stevensburg District 1/7: Humphreys, William E and Wife to Zamba, Noah and Wife; .91 acres located at 18479 Colonial DR, $359,900 1/13: Clatterbuck, Charles L JR and Wife to Klima, Katherine Ann Dye and Husband; 3.77 acres located near Carrico Mills RD, $35,500 1/20: McGinnis, Shawn and Wife to Kane, Vincent M and Other; 10.83 acres located at 19485 Lee Junction LN, $700,000 West Fairfax District 1/5: Charapich, Jimmie R and Wife to Huynh, Cathy; .23 acres located at 405 Macoy AVE, $379,000 1/7: Culpeper Investments LLC to NVR INC; .32 acres located at 812 Keswick DR, $105,000 1/7: Gentile, John Vito and Wife to Chadduck, William M; 602 S Blue Ridge AVE, $500,000 1/12: Nixon, Alexandra and Other to Ramirez, Marcela Carmona; .15 acres located at 838 Virginia AVE, $319,900 1/12: Hoffman, Mark Anthony and Wife to Pardo Monell, Alvin and Other; .30 acres located at 585 Windermere DR, $405,000 1/12: NVR INC to Lu, Luke and Other; .27 acres located at 881 Keswick DR, $434,335 1/19: Wing, Andreas W to Dang, Han and Other; .45 acres located at 440 Kearns DR, $292,500 1/19: NVR INC to Heflin, Chad R and Other; .32 acres located at 809 Keswick DR, $391,930 1/20: Bowling, Bryan David and Other to Bustillos Arispe, Cristian; .24 acres located at 581 Homeplace DR, $456,750 1/21: Lawson, Jacqueline M to Highview Associates LLC; Townhouse located at 529 Fourth ST, $90,000 1/25: Cheatham, Cynthia Jane Taylor & Shipley, Janet Cheatham to Payne, John R Jr; Multiple Parcels located near Sperryville PIKE, $100,000 1/25: NVR INC to Deverna, James Weston and Other; .26 acres located at 905 Greengable CT, $453,900 1/25: Cheatham, Cynthia Jane Taylor & Shipley, Janet Cheatham to Willis, Edward D and Wife; .75 acres located at Marker LN, $25,000 1/27: Bierhuizen, Eric M to Bierhuizen, Gates Eric and Wife; .14 acres located at 109 W Scanlon ST, $200,000 1/27: Shackelford, Henry C and Wife to Flores, Ely E; .24 acres located at 793 Woodcrest LOOP, $425,000 1/29: Lakeview/Culpeper LLC to Lynch, Carole A and Other; 0.29 acres located at 868 Fox Den RD, $379,900 1/29: Herring, Tyler L and Wife to Evick, Dakota Spring and Husband; Townhouse located at 363 Snyder LN, $234,900 1/29: NVR INC to Jenkins, Ashley C and Other; .30 acres located at 821 Keswick DR, $471,285

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Culpeper County is applying for a $500,000 federal grant that would help establish a drug court, which is supposed to reduce recidivism rates and decrease jail population through a long-term counseling program and other rehabilitative measures.

Commonwealth Attorney Paul Walther recently explained to the board of supervisors that the program should also present savings opportunities by decreasing the funds spent on battling the drug problem. He explained drug court is an alternative to traditional adjudication, with a process in which judges, prosecutors, probation officers and treatment professionals collaborate to reduce crime and increase a defendant’s sobriety.

“Early on and up until I guess about the 80s or 90s, we didn’t have a lot of statistics...The early way to attack it - the war on drugs - was essentially to lock them up and throw away the key. And it became very clear that that’s not the way to do it,” Walther said.

While the grant offers $125,000 in funding annually over four years, Walther estimated annual operational costs between $127,000$233,000. That would include the hiring of a part- or full-time program administrator.

Over the long haul, Supervisor Brad Rosenberger suggested that drug court would likely save the county money.

Supervisors Chairman Gary Deal said that while the cost is important, hopefully anyone who participates in the program would receive better counseling and treatment than they would otherwise.

Supervisor Bill Chase said drug court would be worthwhile if it saves just a few people.

Establishing a drug court would require a 25% match, which the Virginia Department of Corrections has offered via the hiring of a probation officer. It is also likely that the state would provide additional funding once a drug court is implemented.

While Supervisor Jack Frazier doubted that the presented costs are an accurate depiction of the funding necessary for a drug court, he noted the importance of making treatment being the primary focus of the program. Frazier suggested

using existing staff to run the program, but Walther explained that would be a difficult path to follow as employees already have substantial duties.

Frazier and Supervisor Tom Underwood agreed that a drug court would have additional expenses if some employees began focusing on drug court instead of their traditional duties. Walther countered that there could be potential savings in reducing the amount of time and money spent responding to drug calls.

In making the case in favor of drug court, Walther presented a series of statistics illustrating the local drug problem. Walther said it is impossible to calculate how much money is spent battling the drug problem considering all of the expenses from the arrest through the prosecution. But he provided some figures explaining the resources involved.

From 2016-2020, for example, he said the county saw 360 overdoses, 43 of which were fatal. Of those, he said 216 were heroin overdoses.

These statistics, he noted, were provided by the local law enforcement and do not paint a full picture of the issue as not every overdose is reported to the authorities.

Walther also noted that drug court could save both money and time that is spent responding to overdoses.

From 2015-2020, he said Culpeper County EMS - which does not include volunteer units - administered 399 units of the opioid-overdose antidote naloxone, which is otherwise known as Narcan. Additionally, EMS spent 426 hours responding to overdoses.

In 2020, Culpeper Human Services placed 13 children into foster care for drug and alcohol-related issues. Every time this happens, Walther said, costs the county between $50,000-100,000.

From 2018-2020, drug-related criminal filings in the local circuit court numbered 964, 951 and 787.

Additionally, Walther said the state saves $19,234 for each adult participant in drug court programs.

Quantifying the true savings is hard, he added, but the bottom line is that drug court saves lives and money.

While okaying the grant application, the supervisors will later further discuss the possibility of implementing drug court.

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The Final Say on Business While the Groundhog in Pennsylvania may have predicted six more weeks of winter, things are heating up here at the Culpeper Chamber of Commerce.

During our last survey of small businesses, one of the items that kept coming up was hosting a “Lunch and Learn.”

Businesses, especially now, are looking for ways to improve their business, increase their productivity and in turn find a way to add to their bottom line.

It was a topic of discussion in our Small Business Development Advocacy Council – and they decided now would be a good time to put our plan into action.

On the third Wednesday of every month, Tom Fish, of Action Coach Two Rivers, will lead a course on business development and discovery, helping you get the most out of your investment.

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He has a mastery series planned that focuses on money, time, and marketing.

His first course in January focused on money mastery – what it means to budget, to plan properly and then what to do with the capital raised from the process. He gave insightful instructions, such as “if you want to manage something, you have to measure it.”

His next session in February focused on time management and he will continue to present his mastery program the third Wednesday of every month. You can register online at culpeperchamber.com and by visiting the events calendar. We hope to see you there!

The other exciting new venture at the Chamber is our mentorship program, presented by the Nonprofit Council. The council started talking about mentorship last year, when co-chairs Andrew DeNicola and Cindy Hedges brought the subject up to our nonprofit members. They thought that it would be beneficial for a nonprofit leader to be able to learn and share with peers.

After talking about the program at length, it was also opened up to small businesses because nonprofits and businesses are very similar, and they might benefit from working with each

other. We sent a survey out late last year asking for volunteers to serve as mentors and mentees and we received quite a bit of positive feedback.

We were able to pair up a mentor and mentee with a strength and weakness that they identified, and they started a six-month program in January. After the first six months, the mentors and mentees will be paired again to help address another area that they marked on the survey. We are starting a waiting list for the next sixmonth program, that is slated to begin in June. If you’re interested in joining the mentorship program, contact me at president@culpeperchamber.com for more information.

The Nonprofit Council is also hosting a “make and take” on Feb. 25 at 3 p.m. for Chamber nonprofit members. It will be a time to share calendars, upcoming fundraisers and an opportunity to learn about how to make the most of the Give Local Piedmont campaign this coming May. Finally, the Chamber is hosting its State of the Community virtually on March 24 at 8:30 a.m. Come learn about important topics impacting the community!

While the weather outside is still frightful, we’re doing everything we can to weather the storm!

Town acknowledges Black citizens’ contributions ➤ Resolution cites a historical underappreciation of key contributions The Culpeper Town council recently passed a resolution acknowledging that Black residents’ contributions have been historically undervalued. With that in mind, the resolution pledges that the town will “work with local individuals and or groups to promote, recognize and commemorate Culpeper’s rich African American heritage.”

“African Americans, both as Free and enslaved persons have provided labor, skilled trade services and entrepreneurial businesses to the Culpeper community since 1749, the resolution states. “African Americans have been engaged in bettering the Culpeper community through civic engagement and educational opportunities since allowed by the passing of the 13th Amendment abolishing the institution of slavery.”

The resolution also acknowledges that Black citizens volunteered to defend the country in all conflicts since the American Revolution.

“Historically the Culpeper community has not always demonstrated a willingness to protect the civil

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and constitutional rights of its African American citizens,” the resolution states. “The military service and sacrifice by Culpeper’s own African Americans has not been fully and publicly commemorated.”

The resolution adds that Black citizens’ achievements and contributions to the community “has not been equal to their accomplishments.”

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rates Black History Month in 2021 and in perpetuity by affirming its appreciation for the significant contributions made to the Town since its founding by our African American residents,” the resolution states. “The [town council] expresses regret for any historic inequities or injustices suffered by African American residents because of their race.”

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M E D I C A L & H E A LT H C A R E February is low vision awareness month While February may be famous for hosting Valentine’s Day and its reduced amount of days, a lesser known fact is that it also serves as Low Vision Awareness Month.

Low vision, according to a blog post on Eye Care of Virginia Culpeper & King George’s website, cannot be corrected and often present difficulties reading, writing, watching TV and recognizing faces.

While low vision usually occurs in those over 65, the post explains that it can develop in younger people. Conditions that result in low vision include macular degeneration, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy and cataracts.

While low vision is incurable, the post notes that a healthy lifestyle can reduce the risk of it developing. Some positive habits to adopt include a well-balanced diet with green vegetables and fruit, reducing tobacco and alcohol consumption and maintaining a

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“Regular comprehensive eye exams are essential to protecting and preserving your eyesight.

A low vision specialist will work with you to treat and determine a customized care plan on how to manage your symptoms and help you build your visual potential,” the post says. “Treatment may include learning strategies on how to navigate the world with low vision, using magnifying or adaptive devices, and providing support and resources for your benefit.”

While restoring vision is difficult, the post says that Eye Care of Virginia Culpeper & King George can help preserve vision. The office also offers customized treatment plans that help patients adapt and regain independence with low vision.

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At Eye Care of Virginia, our optometrist in Culpeper takes the time to get to know each patient and their unique vision and eye care needs. By understanding your eye care history, personal medical history, and family vision history, we are able to better tailor our services to meet your specific vision needs. This includes anticipating potential eye care and vision problems before they develop. For example, if one or more of your parents or grandparents has been diagnosed with glaucoma, you are at increased risk for potentially developing this condition.

tometrist may recommend regular testing for glaucoma, which can be done through an eye pressure exam. Glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness in the United States and while it cannot be prevented if it is diagnosed and treated early, it can be successfully controlled.

Dr. Press was the developer of the first tinted, soft contact lens called Custom Eyes in 1980. He licensed the technology to Bausch and Lomb and set up their facilities in Rochester and Waterford, Ireland.

His company was sold in 1986 to Revlon which is now owned by Novartis.

Dr. Miles W. Press has been serving the greater Culpeper and King George communities for some time now. He has practiced for over four decades as an Optometrist. Licensed by the state of Virginia to practice optometry, Dr. Press’s background includes anatomy, biochemistry, and physiology, uniquely qualifying him to diagnose a wide range of eye health issues, including the diagnosis of glaucoma, macular degeneration, diabetes, and hypertension.

Dr. Press and the Eye Care of Virginia team stay up to date on the latest advances in eye health and vision care, ensuring our Culpeper patients receive the most progressive vision care and opportunities currently available. What’s new in contact lenses, you ask? We now have one day, multifocal contact lenses available for our dryeyed patients. These astigmatic lenses are now available for you to use whenever you choose. Just wear them for one day and throw

Call today to set up your eye care appointment.

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Operation Smile sends thanks to healthcare workers Local healthcare workers at Novant Health UVA Health System Culpeper Medical Center received a reminder that their work does not go unappreciated when a special delivery arrived in the form of 225 thank you cards from area students.

The well wishes are part of “Operation Smile,” which was recently initiated by the Culpeper Chamber of Commerce in an effort to express gratitude to the healthcare professionals who have worked tirelessly to keep the community safe during the coronavirus pandemic.

Some cards expressed thanks, with one stating: “Dear healthcare heroes. Thank you so much for all your hard work. I know you are tired but don’t give up. I know it’s hard but we are so grateful.” Others cards, donned with illustrations and notes, provided words of encouragement and prayers.

Amy Frazier, the chamber’s event coordinator, said the idea originated to make sure local healthcare workers know “how much we appreciate all of their hard work and dedication to our community.”

“They have been dealing with the pandemic day in and day out for 10 months and we decided it was

time to try and send some love their way,” she said.

Frazier said the two participating schools - Culpeper Christian School and Emerald Hill Elementary School - were chosen because it is where her son attends and Chamber of Commerce President Jeff Say’s wife teaches.

“We are hoping more schools do it as well. We are happy to pick up and deliver the cards. Jeff and I were both in tears looking through the cards. The amount of time and energy and thoughtfulness the kids put into them was so special,” she said.

Jon Carter, Novant Health UVA Health System Culpeper Medical

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The stack of 225 thank you cards students at Culpeper Christian School and Emerald Hill Elementary School made for the chamber of commerce's Operation Smile, which is an effort to ensure that healthcare workers know their dedication during the coronavirus pandemic is appreciated.

Center’s community outreach manager, said the hospital’s staff was “extremely grateful for the cards, notes and gifts of encouragement.”

“You cannot overstate the importance of positive heartfelt messages

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COVID-19 antibody testing results dim hope for herd immunity in Virginia Statewide blood testing for COVID-19 has found that only 2% of Virginians had antibodies to the virus as of mid-August. The result has prompted the researchers to conclude that herd immunity in Virginia is “currently not a plausible means of ending the COVID-19 pandemic.”

Approximately 2.8 times more Virginians had antibodies than had been identified by the state’s PCR testing, the researchers report.

That ratio is lower than many estimates predicting how much of the country’s population may already have COVID-19 antibodies.

Hispanic study participants had the highest exposure rate, with more than 10% having antibodies.

Other groups with “notably higher” rates included Northern Virginia residents (4.4%), those aged 40 to 49 (4.4%) and the uninsured (5.9%). Prevalence by zip code ranged from 0% to 20%. Often, neighboring zip codes produced dramatically different results, the researchers say.

“We carefully follow case counts but need to recognize case counts are an underestimate of the true number of COVID infections,” said Eric Houpt, MD, the chief of UVA Health’s Division of Infectious Dis-

“We carefully follow case counts but need to recognize case counts are an underestimate of the true number of COVID infections. If we use these data to project to today, we would project that as of February 2021, still under 20% of Virginians may have been exposed to the virus.”

Eric Houpt, MD Chief of UVA Health’s Division of Infectious Diseases and International Health. eases and International Health.

“If we use these data to project to today, we would project that as of February 2021, still under 20% of Virginians may have been exposed to the virus.”

COVID-19 ANTIBODY TESTING

To better understand how widespread COVID-19 has been in Virginia, UVA Health and the Virginia Department of Health partnered with large ­­ hospitals around the state. The researchers tested the blood of 4,675 outpatients at five geographically diverse health systems: UVA Health in the northwest, Inova Health System in the north, Sentara Healthcare in the east, Carilion Clinic in the southwest and Virginia Commonwealth University in the central. Each site enrolled up to 1,000 residents, aged

18 or older, who were not being evaluated for potential COVID-19 infections. Participants matched the age, race and ethnicity makeup of each region.

Among the 101 participants who were found to have COVID-19 antibodies, 42 were Hispanic. People with antibodies were more likely to live in a multifamily unit and had contact with a patient confirmed to have COVID-19, the researchers report.

The researchers estimated that approximately 66% of the detected infections were asymptomatic.

Prior COVID-19 studies have suggested that confirmed cases may represent only a small percentage of the people who have been infected. Estimates of total unrecognized infections have ranged from six times the confirmed cases to 53

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times, so the results from Virginia were lower in comparison.

“Virginians are still quite susceptible to this virus,” Houpt said.

“We need to continue wearing masks in public and practice social distancing and hand washing.

I encourage everyone who qualifies to get a COVID vaccine when they can.”

ABOUT THE COVID-19 RESEARCH

The researchers have published their findings in the scientific journal JAMA Network Open. The research team consisted of Elizabeth T. Rogawski McQuade, Kristin A. Guertin, Lea Becker, Darwin Operario, Jean Gratz, Dave Guan, Fauzia Khan, Jennifer White, Timothy L. McMurry, Bhruga Shah, Stephanie Garofalo, Matt Southerland, Kelly Bear, John Brush, Cynthia Allen, Amy Frayser, Rebecca Vokes, Rashmi Pershad, Lilian Peake, Christopher deFilippi, Kathleen Barackman, Gonzalo Bearman, Andrea Bidanset, Francis Farrell, David Trump and Eric R. Houpt.

The study was supported by the Virginia Department of Health with funds from the U.S. Coronavirus Relief Fund. A full list of the authors’ disclosures is included in the paper.

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There’s no place like home ...

By Ellen Phipps “I think today I would like to move into a nursing home.” How many times have you heard this statement from an older adult? You likely have never heard it. And, while it is important to recognize that sometimes our health problems require the support of a healthcare team, most of us would prefer to stay at home as long as possible.

In fact, a recent study by AARP found that nine out of 10 older Americans preferred to live in their homes as long as possible. So, how can we as a community help achieve this goal? Sometimes, access to programs, services and supports is the difference between remaining in one’s own home or not.

Perhaps you have heard of the “aging-in-place” movement? The idea is to connect older adults with the resources and services they need to stay at home. One great model for aging in place is called the Village Model. In fact, we have two Village models here in VA Planning District 09 neighboring Culpeper County – Lake of the Woods Living Independently N C (LOWLINC) in Orange County, and Rapp at Home in Rappahannock County.

A “Village” is a community-based organization, often volunteer-based, which provides older adults a va-

riety of non-professional services, including housekeeping, transportation, companionship, and referrals to other types of services. Villages originated in urban areas but have developed in rural areas. Research on the impact of Villages in the past two decades shows they positively address social connections and activities.

As defined by the Village to Village Network the movement is based on concepts including: • Villages tend to be “volunteer first,” which means that they preferentially use volunteers to deliver services • Villages provide “one call does it all” support & problem solving for their members • Villages do not duplicate existing services. They make it their business to know everything being offered by other nonprofits, senior centers, government agencies, how to utilize and where there are service gaps • Volunteers provide most of the transportation, shopping, household chores, gardening, and light home repairs & maintenance for members.

• Villages also build relationships and develop community through social activities

including potluck dinners, book clubs, exercise/wellness activities, and educational programs.

• Carefully chosen vendors provide professional home repairs, usually at a discounted rate of 20-50% for members • Carefully chosen institutional & business partners provide home health care services (when/if needed), usually at discounted rates of 20-40%.

The Village concept emerged in 2001 with the founding of Beacon Hill Village (BHV) by a group of older adults living in the Beacon Hill neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts, who sought a way to help one another live as long as possible in their own community. The neighbors who founded BHV hired an executive director to respond to members’ individual requests for services, develop agreements with service providers willing to serve BHV members at a discount, coordinate a pool of volunteers to help BHV members with basic shopping and transportation needs, and work with members to organize social and educational events. Since 2001, more than 250 Villages initiatives have opened in the U.S. with at

least 100 more in development.

Creating a Village is a mixture of taking what the community already offers and mixing it with your hopes and dreams for your future. We, people in our 50’s and older, want to be in control of our own lives as we always have been.

We want to stay in our own homes for as long as possible and live a full and meaningful life well into our 90’s and beyond. We want to create our lives, stay in our homes, and develop our neighborhoods into Villages that enrich our lives now and into the future.

What would it take to create a village model in Culpeper?

Join the conversation! The Culpeper Livable and Aging Communities (CLAC) group has formed to begin to explore the feasibility of a village model in Culpeper. Anyone interested in joining the conversation is encouraged to register online at www.agingtogether.org – go to “upcoming programs,” and scroll down for the CLAC meeting. Or, give us a call at 540-829-6405 Ellen Phipps is the executive director of Aging Together, an agency that helps the region prepare for unprecedented growth in the older population, assuring local residents will have the services and support they need as they age.

Fauquier Health is now offering minimally-invasive robotic surgery Fauquier Health is working to become a leader in the area of the field of robotics. Since the March 2020 arrival of the $1.8 million da Vinci Xi Robotic Surgical System, a hospital news release states that 108 robotic-assisted procedures have been conducted.

The da Vinci Xi Robotic Surgical System aids in performing minimally-invasive procedures in the areas of bariatric and general surgery. For example, the news release states the machine is currently being used for abdominal wall and hernia repair, colorectal surgery, and weight loss procedures such as gastric bypass surgery.

The first three robotic-assisted procedures performed last year included hernia repairs by Dr. G. Benjamin Wampler and Dr. Andrew Gordon and a gastric sleeve by Dr. Alexandra Zubowicz.

In June 2020, the release says the hospital also purchased a $1.2 million “spine robot” called the ExcelsiusGPS® that has been used to perform 30 robotic spine surgeries. While the spine robot is used to assist with screw placement and precision during surgery, the

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The da Vinci Xi Robot arrived at Fauquier Health in early February and the hospital has already conducted 100-plus robotic-assisted surgeries with more planned in the immediate future. surgeon ultimately maintains complete control over the robotic movements and performs the procedure.

The two robots are designed to improve the patient's experience while ensuring safety and accuracy in the operating room. Additionally, the robots generally re-

sult in decreased tissue damage, reduced hospital stays and less scarring.

Despite the coronavirus pandemic, Fauquier Health CEO Chad Melton said 2020 “was a successful year in helping us to advance our foothold in robotics.”

“The da Vinci Xi surgical system

and ExcelsiusGPS® spine robot have allowed us to offer advanced and necessary procedures with a level of accuracy that makes them minimally-invasive,” he said. “We understand that getting back to work is important to our community members. By having these levels of technology, we can help to assure patients they do not need to live with pain, nor do they need to experience extended periods of recovery time.”

Dr. Charles Seal, a surgeon with Blue Ridge Orthopaedic & Spine Center, understands the benefits that this advanced technology brings to the community and surrounding areas.

“The use of robotics in spine surgery can improve the accuracy in the placement of spinal instrumentation, reduce tissue damage by utilizing more precise and smaller incisions, and reduce radiation exposure to the patient as well as the entire surgical team during spinal surgery,” he says in the release.

The news release says that Fauquier Health will continue pursuing technological innovations that allow minimally invasive surgical options.

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The shareholders of YHB voted to admit Megan Furlong, CPAmet as a Through StageWorks, she has principal effective February 1st, 2021. and worked with a group of incredibly Megan started her career at knowledgeable directors andYHB actors. over 14 years ago. She has spent her Laurel looking forward to two and time atisYHB serving individuals performances of aservice unique and funny businesses in the healthcare industry, including play that will engage andveterinaridelight their ans.

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Rappahannock-Rapidan Community Services and a Board Membernews. of Pepperberries has exciting We are opening Pop-up shop Piedmont CRUSHawere invited toat Pepperberries. located the White House It forwill thebe launch of inside theofsecond door entrance the Office National Drug Control at Pepperberries. Did you know Policy’s (ONDCP) new Rural Community we have two entrance doors?

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APPLETON CAMPBELL, a leading provider of residential HVAC, plumbing and electrical now in its 44th year of Grovespring Farm Susan Deal top-rated service to Fauquier and 11323 Grovespring surrounding counties,Road is looking Culpeper, VA 22701 forward in 2020 to opening a new 540 727 0271 facility in Warrenton.

Grovespringfarm.com grovespringfarm@gmail.com Horseback THE AGINGRiding TOGETHER TEAM hosts “Dementia Friends” session at monthly meeting.

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Culpeper Times • February 18-March 3, 2021 Pop-up shop will be open for two months at a time, closed for one month and then reopening for the next two months. We will offer products you would not normally find at Pepperberries or in downtown Culpeper. The opening of The Second Door at Pepperberries will be Tuesday, March 2nd, 2021. We will be open the same hours as Pepperberries and you can enter from street side or inside Pepperberries. We are always looking for something new and exciting for our customers and we think this will be so exciting.

Jessica Mahr, Director, has a Master’s degree in Arts Management and a Bachelors’ degree in technical theater. She is the Program Chair for Windmore’s StageWorks Community Theatre group. Auditions will start soon. If you are interested in being part of the theatre group check www.windmorefoundation.org for more information.

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Bo Kilby, Owner of R W Kilby Wire and Water, is celebrating our strong team of dedicated employees. Alan Boxley has been working with Bo since 1980; Jerry Kilby since 1999; Jay Murray since 2000, and Aaron Boxley since 2006. Kevin Johnson has many years of experience and rejoined our staff in 2017.

Alex Novoa joined us in 2019 as an electrician’s apprentice.

Timothy Carlson and Studio C Photography have been busy during the past month. As we all have been working from home, having family time again, and recovering from the holidays...we have been open and as busy as possible. In January, Tim attended PPA’s Imaging convention which was done with a lot of patience and zooming! He completed his CPP re-certification, multiple classes to elevate his Photoshop, restoration, and headshot work as his work toward my Master degree. The studio has been given cleanings, painting, and a few custom backdrops thanks to his new crew.

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Kona Ice is booking school fundraising events now for the month of April: Special Kona Ice Spirit Events for Autism Awareness Month. Fun and colorful Autism Awareness Dog Tag necklaces are free with every Kona purchase. Strict sanitation protocols are followed. Orders are placed online for contactless payment and picked up at the event location. Prepay. Pick Up. Paradise. 2021 bookings are now in full swing. Contact culpeper@kona-ice.com for details and info on fundraising opportunities for your school, youth sports teams, and any nonprofits.

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Meet Christina Grubb-Bunch one of Trinity Senior Village’s awesome team members! Christina was there when they welcomed our first residents to their new home on January 15th. Christina is a Registered Medication Aide; she began her career as a CNA 20 years ago and has been an RMA for 18 years. She is married to Devon and they have three children, Isaiah 19, Jameson 8 and Maelynn 3.

They have 2 dogs, 3 cats and 2 guinea pigs. In her spare time, she loves to scrapbook.

If you would like to join our amazing team that provides exceptional care to our residents daily, we would love to talk to you. We currently have positions available for CNA’s and RMA’s.

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People Incorporated has some exciting news for local small businesses financially impacted by the pandemic – we are once again offering Small Business Administration microloans to help businesses: The first round – offered May through Sept. 2020 – helped 56 small businesses keep their doors open while the SBA made payments on their loans.

The SBA will help borrowers make payments on qualifying loans closed between now and Sept. 30, 2021 Loan amounts are customized based on business need – they can be for as little as $500 and up to $50,000 with terms from seven months to six years This opportunity is available for small businesses in Culpeper County, Fauquier County and Rappahannock County. Interested businesses can speak to a People Inc. lender by calling 833-437-0115.

Wellspring Health Services would like to congratulate Colten and Charline Drumheller as Culpeper’s 2021 Cutest Couple! This contest, held by the Culpeper Times/ Rappahannock News Media, was sponsored by Wellspring Health Services. Co-executive chefs at Grass Rootes Colt and Charline are gems of Culpeper and very deserving of this accolade! Cassandra Boone, Executive Director of Wellspring Health Services, presented them with their gift basket worth over $250.

JIMNI at 154 East Davis has a new

The Little House at Seek Lavender is being created. As you know Seek Lavender is a labor of love. We are creating a permanent home for our lavender treasures with a dedicated entrance right here at 15528 Bradford Rd.

look and would like to introduce the Culpeper Artisan Group, now on view in the expanded showroom.

These local artisans make “live edge”, natural, organic hardwood statement tables as well as a beautiful selection of handmade ceramics, jewelry, photography and wood accessories.

John Beck is a new partner at JIMNI and can be reached at 850-273-9100.

Laser-engraving, custom-made signs of every sort, mantles, conference tables, barn doors and all of the quality and excellence you’ve come to expect from your neighbor, Jim Schorr, remains at JIMNI. Your American Red Cross offers the following virtual preparedness programs for youth and adults. Contact your American Red Cross, Central Virginia Chapter, Disaster Program Manager, Viviana Cristian, viviana. cristian2@redcross.org to learn more.

The Pillowcase Project is a national youth preparedness program designed for 3rd-5th graders that Increases youth awareness of hazards and the importance of personal preparedness as well as builds skills in hazard-specific protective actions to reduce the impact of emergencies on youth and their families and Increases coping skills to manage emergencies and build resilience in youth. http://www.redcross.org/pillowcase Prepare with Pedro is a 30- to 45-minute preparedness education program for grades K-2 that teaches students how to BE PREPARED and TAKE ACTION for either home fires or a local hazard.

Prepare with Pedro complements The Pillowcase Project in scope and mission, by reading a story featuring a penguin named Pedro. Students learn a coping skill and receive a storybook to share what they have learned at home. http://www.redcross.org/pedro Be Red Cross Ready is a national, standardized, free preparedness education curriculum for adults designed to help people understand, prepare for, and respond appropriately to disasters. The program aims to reduce perceived barriers to taking preparedness actions by focusing on a step-by-step approach that is manageable, action-oriented, and affordable. https://www.redcross.org/ get-help/how-to-prepare-for-emergencies.html Ready Rating is a free, web-based, self-paced organizational emergency preparedness program that helps organizations of all types prepare appropriately, respond effectively, and recover quickly from disasters and other emergencies. Measure your organization’s current preparedness level Help your organization create or improve its emergency action plan and provide the tools needed so that staff have the knowledge and skills to respond effectively during disasters. Track progress as your organization takes steps to improve its ability to respond safer, smarter, and efficiently during disasters. For more information or to join visit ReadyRating.org

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CULPEPER IN BRIEF BLACK HISTORY MONTH: CULPEPER’S FIRST BLACK POLICE OFFICER

Roscoe Ford joined the Culpeper Police Department in 1962 and served for 35 years, according to the department. He retired as a sergeant in 1997, and was recognized that year by the General Assembly for his career and advancement of racial equality.

In 2010, the police department further honored his legacy by naming its new headquarters “the Roscoe H. Ford Police Building.”

STATE BURN LAW IS ACTIVATED

Virginia’s burning law went into effect on Feb. 15. Every year from February-April, the law prevents burning before 4 p.m. if the fire is within 300 feet of woodland, brushland or fields with dry glass or other flammable material.

SOME COUNTY EMPLOYEES GET PANDEMIC BONUS

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ployees recently got bonuses for their work during the coronavirus pandemic based on their risk level as identified in the County Infectious Disease Preparedness and Response Plan. The bonuses went to 84 employees and totaled $38,500. The bonuses included: • • •

$750 for EMS employees $500 for animal control officers $250 for victims witness program, E911, maintenance, airport, solid waste transfer station and wastewater operator employees.

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This week, The Culpeper Food Closet is in need of : canned Soups (vegetable, tomato, chunky), crackers (saltines in sleeves, mixed types), snack and nutrition bars, and Pop Tarts.

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NAACP CULPEPER ANNOUNCES BLACK HISTORY MONTH ESSAY CONTEST

The Culpeper Branch of the NAACP, also serving Madison and Rappahannock counties, has announced its sponsorship of a student essay contest in commemoration of Black History Month. The contest is open to elementary, middle, and high school students who live in Culpeper, Madison, and Rappahannock counties. Contest winners will be recognized by the NAACP Culpeper Branch at the March meeting and will also win a gift certificate.

Elementary school Elementary school students should submit an essay of up to 250 words addressing the question, “What does African American history mean to me?” The student submitting the winning essay will receive a $50 gift certificate.

Middle school Middle school students should submit an essay of up to 250 words addressing the question: “What is the most important moment in African American history to you and why?” The student submitting the winning essay will receive a $150 gift certificate.

High school High school students should submit an essay of up to 500 words addressing the question: “Why is African American history so critical to the history of the United States?” The student submitting the winning essay will receive a $300 gift certificate.

Essays should be submitted via email to secretary@naacpculpeper.org by Feb. 28 or mailed to NAACP Culpeper, P.O. Box 687, Culpeper, VA, 22701 and be postmarked no later than Feb. 28. Winners will be announced in March.

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I can't wait to see what wonderful ways CY will inspire future youth.

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A branch of the Chamber of Commerce, the Young Professionals organization promotes networking while supporting nonand for-profit organizations. It is also a charitable organization that raised about $2,000 for the Culpeper Food Closet in 2020.

Citing the many inspirational young professionals from whom she has learned, Frazier said “to even be nominated for this award is such an honor.”

She looks forward to continuing to make memories and promoting businesses.

“I consider this award a responsibility so I will continue to serve this community and I plan to keep it moving forward,” she said.

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A $10 donation to support battlefield preservation efforts is requested. Parking available at the Friends of Cedar Mountain Battlefield’s Meeting House, 9465 General Winder Road, Rapidan. For information regarding registration and inquiries, contact info@friendsofcedarmountain.org.

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The Culpeper County School Board will hold a public hearing on the proposed fiscal 2022 budget for Culpeper County Public Schools 5:30 p.m. March 8 at the County Administration Office, 302 N. Main St.. Parents and citizens are encouraged to provide input regarding their views of the educational needs of our students and priorities of the school division. Social distancing will be observed and face masks will be required.

BLUE RIDGE CHORALE 2021 SPRING SEASON - LOOKING FOR SINGERS Blue Ridge Chorale is pleased to announce its 2021 spring season rehearsals.

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Blue Ridge Chorale is directed by C. Alexander Smith, Assistant Director Melanie Bolas and Accompanist Brittany Bache.

Blue Ridge Chorale is one of the premiere choral groups in Culpeper and surrounding counties and we have been performing locally for over 53 years.

Spring season rehearsals will begin on March 1 and singers will be split into small groups. Masks are required to follow COVID-19 guidelines. Rehearsals are set for 6:30-7:15 p.m. or 7:30-8:15 p.m. at Culpeper Baptist Church’s sanctuary, 318 S. West St. Pre-registration is required at brcsings.com by Feb. 15. For additional information, contact 540-219-8837.

NAACP MONTHLY MEETING Culpeper’s NAACP branch meets 7 p.m. the third Thursday of every month.

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CULPEPER AGING TOGETHER TEAM MEETING Aging Together's County Teams work on local issues impacting older adults and their families. If you've always wanted to be part of a team that is action oriented this is the place for you. Join Aging Together 9 a.m. every first Thursday at Reformation Lutheran Church, 509 S. Main St. LISTENING TOGETHER AN OPPORTUNITY FOR FAMILY CAREGIVERS TO HEAR AND BE HEARD Aging Together and the Dementia Theater Partnership of Central Virginia are hosting a virtual series titled “Bring: Listening Together - An opportunity for family caregivers to hear and be heard.”

The series will be led by Boomie Pedersen, who has a MFA in pedagogy and performance from Virginia Commonwealth University and co-founded of the Hamner Theater. She has extensive teaching experience with all age groups and is the full-time caregiver for her 87 year-old mother who is living with dementia.

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SUNDAY MORNING PRAYER ONLINE In the time of social distancing, St. Stephens Episcopal Church in Culpeper is offering online prayer opposed to public worship gatherings. The church is offering ways to stay connected through Vimeo, Zoom and Facebook.

To receive weekly invitations to Sunday online worship and other online activities, email krosica@stsphensculpeper.net. \ SAVE THE DATE: VIRTUAL WALK-A-THON

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f you have an interest in innovation, a passion for helping people and the confidence to let your creativity shine, exciting and rewarding career opportunities are available to you in technology in almost every industry.

From supporting the development of critical vaccines; building the next generation of electric vehicles; creating new and engaging ways to deliver distance learning; keeping air, food and water safe and sustainable; or bringing efficiencies to the delivery of government services, a career in tech is waiting for you.

Even better, you don’t necessarily need to be a computer whiz or math genius to land one of these jobs, as technical skills can often be taught, but professional and personal skills are often more difficult to find. Those in the know say that a growing number of employers are more interested in creativity, organization, verbal and written communications skills and a willingness to be a team player and less in technical acumen.

“That’s true for people joining the

labor force for the first time, returning to the workforce, burned out or hitting a ceiling in their current job, or downsized out of a job through no fault of their own,” said Todd Thibodeaux, president and CEO of CompTIA, the Computing Technology Industry Association.

The field offers a certain amount of job security, too. The economic and employment disruptions brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic have had an impact on tech occupations, but not nearly to the degree that other industries have been affected. The unemployment rate for IT occupations in the United States stood at 2.4% in November 2020, well below the national unemployment rate of 6.7%.

Employers across the country continue to advertise job openings for tech workers – there were nearly 200,000 listings in November 2020. These openings were spread across many industries outside the technology sector, including financial services, manufacturing, retail, government, healthcare and education.

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types of positions companies need to fill.

They include application and software developers; tech support professionals, whose roles are increasingly important as more people work and learn from home; network analysts, architects and engineers; cybersecurity pros responsible for securing our data, devices and networks; and project managers tasked with keeping mission-critical projects on track.

There are a number of free resources available to help you learn more about tech careers: • The Future of Tech (futureoftech.org) is a free and growing library of resources to get you up to speed on what’s new and next in the world of technology.

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Technology careers provide a certain amount of job security. The unemployment rate for IT occupations in the United States stood at 2.4% in November 2020, well below the national unemployment rate of 6.7%.

tech career planning tools, including salary calculators and job search help.

“There are career options available that allow you to combine an interest in technology with something you are passionate about,” Thibodeaux said. “With the right access, encouragement and opportunity, anyone can maximize their digital knowledge and skills so they can achieve their life’s ambitions.”

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Resume 101: The 4 Things You Must Include T here are many different opinions about what information you should and shouldn’t include on your resume. But there are certain basics that must be there.

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Be sure that your personal email address is something professional and appropriate, and is with an email provider like Gmail or Outlook. An email address ending in something like @hotmail.com or @earthlink.net could make you seem out of touch to some recruiters, many of whom increasingly value tech-savvy candidates.

For your physical address, you only need to include your city, state, and zip code. If you are planning to relocate or

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Culpeper Times • February 18-March 3, 2021

C O V I D -19 U P D AT E Virginia vaccine registration site is open Rappahannock News and InsideNoVa staff The Virginia Department of Health launched a statewide vaccination pre-registration system on Tuesday morning. Residents can now register at vaccinate.virginia. gov.

The Rappahannock-Rapidan Health District advises: "If you’ve already filled out our survey form, your survey form will automatically be transferred into the new system.

You will maintain your place in the queue, and won’t be giving up your place in line. Starting Tuesday morning, you will also be able to search this system to ensure your name is included."

All local health districts will use the new system except the Fairfax County Health Department, which is not a state district and will continue its own vaccination process.

Dr. Danny Avula, state vaccine coordinator, said state health officials realize there is a lot of confusion about the process, and demand outpaces supply, but the statewide registration system will help streamline the delivery of vaccines.

Our local health district posted answers to other frequently asked vaccination questions about the new system: • If you have questions, contact the new Virginia call center hotline at 877-275-8343. It is open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily, with staff available to help those who don’t have computers or have difficulty using them. Language translation will be available.

• If you registered two people but used one email address for both (e.g., parents, couples, etc.), that is OK. The system

will use full name and date of birth and other unique characteristics to identify unique individuals.

• The system is unable to provide your “number” or place in the queue. There are not enough doses available for everyone who is eligible to receive a vaccine. The latest knowledge as of February 12 is that Virginia is not likely to meet the demand for Phase 1b until March or April. It may be weeks or longer before vaccination appointments become available for those who have pre-registered. Please remember that we are working through the list as quickly as we can with the number of vaccine doses available to us.

As of press time on Feb. 17, health department statistics show

that 3,976 cases, 161 hospitalizations and 39 deaths had been reported in Culpeper since March. In the prior week, there were an average of 11 new cases reported daily.

That weekly rolling average of new daily cases has steadily decreased in 2021, as its peak this year came on Jan. 9 when the weekly average of daily cases totaled 34.

This mirrors a statewide trend as of Feb. 16, when Virginia’s reported cases totaled 553,308, and the state's seven-day average was at its lowest level since Dec. 6. The statewide seven-day average, which peaked Jan. 18 at 6,128.4, was down to 2,741.7.

Elsewhere in the health district, there were 3,808 total cases in Fauquier, 1,761 in Orange, 525 in Madison and 290 in Rappahannock.

The district has reported 104 total deaths and 414 hospitalizations.

Elementary school stresses positivity amid the pandemic

By Josh Gully CULPEPER TIMES

In a school year that has presented challenges unlike the world has ever seen, A.G. Richardson’s administration is working hard to spread positivity.

Principal Temesha Dabney explained students are being encouraged to always show “Bulldog pride,” ingredients of which include partnerships, respect, individuality, discipline and excellence.

While it may be unpleasant for young students to adhere to coronavirus safety precautions, each classroom has a chart recognizing achievements surrounding items such as mask wearing and social distancing. Once a chart is full, the class receives an award.

“It’s just a way to recognize our students for meeting our expectations,” Dabney said.

And it is working as even the bulldogs depicted on hallway murals have transformed into mask-wearing canines.

The school has also implemented a PAWSitive referrals program in which teachers recognize student achievements, which Dabney said is more important than ever “with everything that our families are faced with.”

Staff members are also being recognized by their peers as she said “each teacher or staff member has

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Siblings Lena and Wyatt Mitchell recorded the morning broadcast, which was later aired throughout A.G. Richardson Elementary School, from home. an opportunity to write a nice note to another staff member.” One such note read: “Thanks for always making every student a priority. You are a superwoman. So lucky you’re ours.”

During this unusual school year, Dabney explained that “our teachers remain dedicated and our students are learning.”

Assistant Principal Brock Hodg-

son noted that the pandemic has presented difficulties, but the school has figured out interesting ways to do things differently. For example, he cited the morning broadcast, which is now filmed from home and submitted by the students. Then, staff compiles the submissions and airs it throughout the school.

Dabney agreed, noting that “just

because students are not with us in the building, they are still actively engaged in learning.” Other new sights around the school include socially distanced recess and virtual field trips.

“Just because the students are not with us in the building, they are still actively engaged in learning,” Dabney said.

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Culpeper Times • February 18-March 3, 2021

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