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Supervisors advertise a 2-cent real estate tax increase

By Josh Gully CULPEPER TIMES

From a potential tax increase to urging increased in-person learning opportunities, the Culpeper County Board of Supervisors covered an array of topics during its five-hour long March 2 meeting.

By a 4-3 vote, the board opted to advertise a proposed 2-cent real estate tax hike, which will be the subject of an April public hearing.

Those in favor of the advertisement were supervisors Gary Deal, Paul Bates, Brad Rosenberger and Bill Chase while dissenters were Kathy Campbell, Tom Underwood and Jack Frazier.

The supervisors can approve a tax rate lower than the advertised figure, but cannot go above it.

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As a result of the reassessments, County Administrator John Egertson explained residential property values generally increased more than commercial, industrial and agricultural properties. Therefore, even if the real estate tax remains level, some residents would see higher bills due to increased property values.

Egertson proposed a minimum 2-cent increase, which creates about $1.2 million in revenue, to fund costs associated with opening the new Culpeper Technical Education Center. The school system, however, is requesting an additional $1.5 million increase in county funding that would not be covered with the tax hike.

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knows” what the future holds and the county should advertise 57 cents with intentions of approving a lower rate.

Deal noted that adjacent jurisdictions’ real estate tax rates range from 80 cents to $1.25 per $100 of assessed value. Having the security of “a couple of extra pennies,” he said, “would probably be advantageous.

Underwood said increasing real estate taxes would hurt those who were hit the hardest by the property assessments. If the county continues growing, he noted that there are other ways beyond tax increases that will hopefully improve the tax base. While approving a level tax rate would be a sacrifice for the county, he said “it’s relative to what some in our community are looking at right now and it may be the right thing to do.”

“I think we can find a way that it would not be an extraordinary struggle on the operating side at 55 cents," he said.

Frazier said he favors providing every bit of assistance possible this year.

URGING A RETURN TO IN-PERSON LEARNING

Also during the meeting, the supervisors released $24 million to the school system for operational funding from April-June. While the funding was granted, some supervisors expressed a desire for the schools to quickly increase the availability of in-person learning.

Learning options available since the beginning of this school year include a hybrid model with two days of in-person learning or a fully remote schedule. Superintendent Dr. Anthony Brads explained it is the school system’s goal to offer five days of in-person learning next fall.

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laying the quarterly appropriation to see how expenses would be affected by the learning model, others seconded his hopes of increased in-person learning.

Supervisor Jack Frazier noted that this school year has not been “as rosy of a picture as is being painted.” In addition to academic troubles, he expressed concern over younger students’ potential mental health issues resulting from lacking socialization.

“There’s really an issue out there and we need to get this done as soon as we can,” he said.

Underwood agreed that this school year has been devastating to many students, and it would be “enormously beneficial” if more than two days of in-person learning were implemented before next fall. With increasing vaccinations, he said the schools should be a safer environment by April and he would love for the schools to “push the envelope.”

Brads said no one wants students back at school more than he does, but that must be accomplished safely and within mandated guidelines. He noted Culpeper paved the way in returning to in-person learning and has implemented a successful mitigation plan that has resulted in zero coronavirus transmissions within schools.

While Culpeper was initially one of more aggressive Virginia localities pursuing a return to in-person learning, Underwood said other counties seem to be surpassing the local efforts.

Out of the 46% of students participating fully virtually, Bates pondered how many would come back this school year. It may be better, he said, to implement any changes come fall. He added the schools must operate within mandated guidelines and expressed confidence the schools will make the proper decisions.

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High school football kicks off

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It is a high school football season like none other, as the Culpeper County High School Blue Devils’ opening game kicked off in late February underneath Tuesday (not Friday) night lights before a limited crowd gathered in bleachers that were not so crowded.

While football necessitates close contact collisions in a time of social distancing, CCHS Head Football Coach James Ford said the Blue Devils’ staff has done everything possible to implement safety measures.

During preseason workouts, Ford explained the team was separated into small groups that worked out together to encourage spacing.

During practices, he said the players wear face coverings at all times when they are not participating in drills. Additionally, all practice drills are 15 minutes or less and a rotating bunch of footballs are constantly cleaned and sanitized by coaches.

It is a young Blue Devils squad attempting to navigate this unusual season together.

When CCHS took the field on Feb. 23 for its first game against

Fauquier High School, it was the first varsity snap for about 80% of the team. To top that off, it was also the first time the team saw fullspeed live-action as there were no preseason scrimmages this year.

Still, the Blue Devils managed to hang in there, going into halftime tied 0-0. Unfortunately, Ford said a series of mistakes ultimately led to the Blue Devils’ defeat While the team’s young age has allowed several underclassmen to assume leadership roles, Ford explained the Blue Devils’ key leaders are the seniors (Austin Lentz, Joseph Crenshaw, Riley Harrison, Cameron Lacy, Joseph Holland, Darnell Henderson, Garrett Elkins, Bracken Hibbert, Stewart Jones and James Jeffries).

With only six games, the regular season will be over in the blink of an eye.

To make the playoffs, a team must finish either first or second in its region.

The Culpeper County High School Football team huddles up during its opening game against Fauquier County High School.

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The Ole Country Store owner Titus Helmuth shows off one of the shop's famous sandwiches.

800,000 sandwiches and counting at The Ole Country Store

By Josh Gully CULPEPER TIMES

For the last seven years, an average of 120,000 sandwiches were sold annually at The Ole Country Store. That’s about 330 sandwiches per day. To keep up with the demand, the store’s baker churns out over 20,000 loaves of bread annually.

“We’ve been so blessed and we appreciate the support so much. It blows my mind when I start looking at it, I’m like ‘man that’s just a lot of sandwiches,” Titus Helmuth, the store’s co-owner, said.

Including the first two months of this year, over 800,000 sandwiches have been made since the store

opened at its current location. That count only includes made-to-order deli and breakfast sandwiches tracked through the point of sale system, which excludes the hundreds of barbecue sandwiches and donations to the local high school football teams.

About every other year, the store offers free sandwiches for a year to the lucky customer who makes the 100,000th purchase.

While the Mennonite-owned store has become well-known locally for its sandwiches, other offerings include baked goods, bulk food, groceries, an assortment of snacks, chocolate-covered candies and spices that may be hard

to find elsewhere.

Helmuth and his brother-in-law Al Esh began planning to open the store during the economic downturn around 2008. Esh was not getting a lot of work in the construction business while Helmuth was hoping to move away from eastern Kentucky.

Helmuth has a few family members who run businesses similar to The Ole Country Store and he asked himself “why can’t I do it?” So, he moved to Virginia, partnered with Esh and opened the store in 2009 off Route 29. In 2014, The Ole Country Store significantly upgraded in size and moved down the road to its cur-

rent location at 18019 Country Store Drive.

Since then, the staff has grown to about 40, and sandwiches have steadily flown out of the store’s doors.

That 120,000 average annual sandwich mark was even exceeded amid the coronavirus pandemic and Helmuth said “we’re well on our way to the million mark.”

“We’ve had tremendous support from the Culpeper community...We’ve been extremely grateful. Everybody’s been having a hard time but some people have had it way worse than what we did and we’re so grateful for that,” he said.

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Culpeper man fatally shot by deputy after discharging firearm fice of the Medical Examiner for examination and an autopsy. No deputies or other persons were injured during the incident and the matter is an ongoing investigation.

After turning the investigation over to the Virginia State Police, the Culpeper County Sheriff's Office stated Feb. 26 on Facebook that it will not be releasing any additional information at this time.

Horseshoe Drive intersects with Brock Lane, where another Black man was shot and killed by a sheriff ’s deputy on Thanksgiving.

In that incident, state police said Ellis A. Frye Jr., 62, was sitting on the porch with a firearm when deputies arrived in response to a domestic call.

Deputies proceeded to negotiate with Frye for about 30 minutes in efforts to de-escalate the situation, according to a news release.

During the negotiations, the release states that Frye “entered and exited the residence multiple times and produced additional firearms.” Frye was still armed when the release states he “advanced in the direction of law enforcement personnel” and “a deputy fired and the man was struck.”

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A 44-year-old Culpeper man was shot and killed by a Culpeper County Sheriff's Office deputy in the 12000 block of Horseshoe Drive after he discharged a firearm, Virginia State Police spokesman Sgt. Brent Coffey says. At the sheriff's office's request, state police are investigating the death of Donald Francis Hairston.

At about 9:40 a.m. Feb. 25, the sheriff's office conducted a welfare check on Hairston, an African American who Coffey says was "in an already agitated state" when deputies arrived.

"Within minutes of the deputies' arrival, Hairston ran indoors and barricaded himself inside the residence. Despite the deputies' attempts to communicate with Hairston in an effort to de-escalate the situation, Hairston exited the residence armed with a gun," Coffey stated in a news release. "He discharged the firearm and then pointed the firearm at the deputies. A deputy fired and struck Hairston, who succumbed to his injuries at the scene."

Hairston's body was transported to the Of-

NAACP's responds to Hairston’s death The day after Hairston was killed, the Culpeper NAACP released a statement explaining that he “was a son, a sibling, a hu(MAN,) and a father” who was a military veteran “whose sacrifices made it possible for us to enjoy freedoms not readily experienced in other parts of the world.”

"The events surrounding his untimely death are both saddening and worthy of vigorous and thorough investigation,” the NAACP stated. “We will not rush to judgement but instead offer our deepest sympathies, condolences, and prayers to Donald's family.”

The statement added that the NAACP “is especially committed to the pursuit of truth and justice as well as being an advocate for policies that ensure that incidents such as these are prevented to the greatest extent possible.”

"As this is now the second officer involved shooting of similar circumstance in less than 5 months,” the statement read, “we would hope that all parties involved (from County Law Enforcement, to Mental Health Providers, to Elected Officials) would share in our sense of urgency to exhibit accountability across the board wherever appropriate and to do whatever possible in order to restore trust in communities of color."

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Drumgoole, who died in January at 92, was proud of her job and loyal to the department. She began working as a downtown meter maid in the 1970s under Chief Roy Jameson.

Although Chief Police Chris Jenkins was once on the receiving end of one of those $1 parking tickets, he explained that Drumgoole was tough but also “ fair and firm” in dealing with citizens.

Drumgoole later started patrolling the road under Chief C.B. Jones in days when Jenkins explained it was rare for such small agencies to staff female officers, but “she was accepted in the community, she was not treated differently for being a woman or Black.”

Kathryn Leavell, who worked in the department’s office, explained that her friend “was a very dedicated employee and proud of her job and the department.

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Beyond being a great officer, Leavell explained that Drumgoole was a wonderful wife and mother who loved sharing family stories and discussing her twin daughters.

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Outside of work, Drumgoole was very active at the Antioch Baptist Church and within its choir.

Jenkins said that she was “just totally respected by the community.”

“She was just a good person. She had a love for the community and public service.

We could use a lot more Ellas today,” he said.

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Regional partnership mobilizes to assist vaccination process for older adults

By Josh Gully

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The Rappahannock-Rapidan Health District has partnered with Aging Together, the PATH Volunteer Hub and Novant Health UVA Culpeper Medical Center to schedule vaccination appointments for area residents.

The partnership was launched as the health district faces the daunting task of responding to the thousands of older area residents who have pre-registered to receive a coronavirus vaccine.

Aging Together has recruited and coordinated a group of volunteers that will call and make appointments for those who have responded to the health department’s online survey in attempts to receive vaccines. Specifically, the volunteers are calling individuals over 65 who filled out the health department’s survey before Feb. 16.

Ellen Phipps, Aging Together’s executive director, said the organization understands concerns surrounding scammers who target older adults by fraudulently acquiring personal information over the phone. She explained that volunteers and the health department will be using cell phones and private phone numbers and “we are very serious about protecting those who are called for these appointments.”

The health department has trained the volunteer call team to identify themselves properly and volunteers are required to sign a confidentiality statement. The volunteers will not ask for social security numbers or

“Aging Together and PATH foundation have been instrumental in helping our team reach those 65 and older to book their vaccination appointments.”

Whitney Wright, Health district vaccination scheduling team manager credit card, bank and other payment information.

“There is no cost to receive the COVID-19 vaccine,” Phipps said.

Questions asked during the calls may seek fairly simple information such as addresses. For those experiencing doubts, the health department’s hotline is 540-308-6072.

The volunteers’ efforts help ease the burden of health district officials, as over 1,100 vaccination appointments are being scheduled by phone weekly.

Whitney Wright, who is managing the health district’s vaccination scheduling team, expressed thanks to the organizations offering assistance.

“We are very thankful to our partner organizations that have stepped up to the plate to help schedule our seniors for COVID-19 vaccinations,” she said. “Aging Together and PATH foundation have been instrumental in helping our team reach those 65 and older to book their vaccination appointments.”

Forum set for circuit court clerk special election candidates

By Josh Gully CULPEPER TIMES

Marshall Keene and Carson Beard, the candidates in the March 30 circuit court clerk special election, are set to participate in a 6:30 p.m. March 15 forum hosted by the Culpeper Chamber of Commerce.

The forum will be moderated by Chamber President/CEO Jeff Say, who explained that the chamber “routinely hosts candidates’ forums during election season, so we wanted to make sure our community was aware of a special election and provide them with an opportunity to hear from the candidates for the position.”

Due to the coronavirus, there will be no in-person attendance and the forum will be broadcast live from Germanna Community College via Culpeper Media Network, YouTube Live and Facebook Live.

“While our forum may look different, our mission is still the same - to help our com-

munity make an educated decision at the ballot box and to inform them of a special election in March,” Say said Early votes can be cast at the registrar’s 151 N. Main St. office weekdays from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., except for holidays. The office will also be open Saturday, March 27 from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. On March 30, votes will be cast at regular polling locations.

The deadline to request absentee ballots by mail is 5 p.m. March 19. The easiest way to apply is at voteinculpeper.info. Registrar James Clements encourages people to apply as soon as possible. All mailed-in ballots must be received at the office by 7 p.m.

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Cally Tales: Kitty Kitty and and Deka Kitty and Deka Deka My CALLY CALLY TALES TALES big dog friends CALLY TALES

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Christian hip hop artist is rooted in Culpeper

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Nicolas Donovan, known by friends as Nic and by followers as Nic D, has recorded music everywhere – recording studio, couch, the dining room table, a shed and the back of his van. With frequent releases and a huge social media following, the 29-year-old has no plans to slow down.

Born in Fairfax, Donovan moved to Culpeper in middle school and plans to stay. When he was a member of Eastern View High School’s first graduating class, music was merely a hobby.

“Nothing serious. An outlet. I was just looking for something fun to do,” he said.

That hobby is quickly growing into a career as he has 150,000 Tik Tok followers, 60,000 on Instagram and 200,000 monthly Spotify listeners. Donovan classifies his music as being somewhat genre-less and “kinda all over the place” with styles including “singer-songwriter, hip-hop, R&B.” He previously released a song and music video every two weeks but now, citing seemingly shorter attention spans, prioritizes shortform social media content.

A Christian, Donovan encourages people to listen to his words.

“My goal with my music is not to impress Christians. I would like to reach the farthest person away from God. I am making music that sounds like something they would sonically like to listen to,” he said.

Donovan, a self-described independent artist, always has a vision and a purpose for what and why he creates.

“I don’t want to be assigned to a label. It’s a volume game,” he said.

“Every time you release a song a fan becomes a volunteer. I got 80 songs out in the last two years and one album. I am sitting on about 150 demos, which are songs that are completed and there for me to pick one, finish it and release it. I am a quantity type of guy – drop music, create, create, create.”

Still, quality remains important.

“There has to be balance of quality in the content but I’m a ‘done is better than perfect’ kind of guy. You know, finish it and move on to the next thing,” he said. “Because quality is subjective anyways. No one’s perfect, it’s up to you. Put it out there and let the market decide. If they like it, they like it, if they don’t, they’ll never listen to it again.”

Donovan’s philosophy centers around the FRDi (Feels Right Don’t it) slogan that is printed on his hat,

which he sells as merchandise.

“It’s based off doing what feels right and not doing what doesn’t.

Trusting your gut. That’s kinda how I base all my decisions. I’ve turned down a lot of label chances because they just didn’t feel good in my gut,” he said.

Also a photographer and cinematographer, Donovan has owned and operated NuGen Media for a decade with his wife Amanda. Mainly a wedding photographer, the coronavirus pandemic slowed the business and provided him more time to create music. During the early months of the pandemic, Donovan set up a makeshift recording studio in the back of his van.

“I’m a night owl. I write late and record late and my wife and son [Deacon] would go to bed. So, I couldn’t be loud recording,” he said.

“So I needed a new place and it was cold, so I turned the van on and recorded in the van. Initially, it was a tub full of merchandise that I set my computer on and eventually it was ‘I’m out here way too much.’”

Needing to improve the makeshift studio, Donovan built a desk in the back of his van with a seat and added some LED lights. The van is still home to “mini jam sessions,” a phrase coined by Cakes, Donovan’s video producer and best friend.

Most days, however, Donovan is found at his new studio in a building owned by Roque Castro, next to the firehouse in Culpeper.

Donovan said he has never paid himself a dollar with his music income, with a goal of using that income for other things like growing his music.

“My goal last year was to get a million streams, collectively, a month for me to call myself fulltime music. That was enough for me to be able to say, ‘worse comes to worst my family could live off my music income,’” he said.

Looking at where he is today Donovan said, “I did all this [music] in my free time. So if I go full time, and spend six or seven hours a day doing music, instead of just an hour, let’s see how far we can take it. It can be a win.”

Donovan said he feels “like I have about 10 years left in the creating side of it.”

“In the creating side where people look at you and are still inspired by you and influenced by your decisions,” said Donovan, who is excited to see where his music is going to go.

“I love it when younger people like my stuff because that’s who, mainly, I’m trying to talk to.”

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Salem Education Foundation accepting scholarship applications The Salem Education Foundation, Inc. is offering nine scholarships totalling over $20,000 to seniors graduating from high schools in Culpeper and Rappahannock counties. Since being founded in 1999 solely for the purpose of distributing scholarships, the foundation has awarded $170,719 to local students.

Sanford Reaves Jr., the foundation board’s vice president, explained the scholarships are open to all students and, with one exception, recipients are not determined on an income-based need. Additionally, the scholarships are available to students attending any kind of college, from four-year universities to community colleges.

Reaves encouraged students to apply because “with the rising cost of college, a majority can’t afford some of the costs that are involved.” The scholarships can be used for any college-related expenses.

“Not only do you have to pay for the school itself, but then you have to have room and board,” he said. “How much do books cost?

A $2,000 scholarship might pay for your books the first semester

“Not only do you have to pay for the school itself, but then you have to have room and board,” he said. “How much do books cost? A $2,000 scholarship might pay for your books the first semester that you’re there. I can help and make a big difference.”

Sanford Reaves Jr. foundation board vice president, Salem Education Foundation, Inc that you’re there. It can help and make a big difference.”

Applications, which are due March 26, are available at high schools for the following scholarships: The William and Mary Strother Alphin Educational Scholarship: This scholarship is available to a graduating Culpeper County Public School senior who is pursuing a career in Education. Scholarship amount: $2,000.

The Gallo Criminal Justice Scholarship: This scholarship is available to a graduating Culpeper County senior who wishes to study criminal justice. Scholarship amount: $2,025.

The “Big” Kenny Alphin Music Scholarship: This scholarship is available to graduating seniors

from Culpeper County Public Schools who are seeking a major in the field of music. Scholarship amount: $2,000.

The Bill Kyle Memorial Scholarship: This scholarship is available to a high school senior from Culpeper or Rappahannock County who has demonstrated a commitment to community service. Scholarship amount: $2,000.

The Ian and Mary Lou Phillips Scholarship: This scholarship is available to a high school senior from Culpeper or Rappahannock who has demonstrated a commitment to community service.

Scholarship amount: $1,500.

The Carol Simms-Mustian Education Scholarship: This scholarship is available to a senior from Culpeper County Public

Schools pursuing a degree in elementary education. Scholarship amount: $2,319.

The Thornhill Family Scholarship: This scholarship is available to Rappahannock County High School seniors who have demonstrated a commitment to community service. Scholarship amount: $2,700.

The Phillips-Yancey-Southard Scholarship: This scholarship is available to Rappahannock County High School seniors who have demonstrated true perseverance and determination when faced with unfair challenges and obstacles. Scholarship amount: $2,000.

The Paul Kite Yancey, Katie Baron Yancey, and Mary Lou Yancey Phillips Phoenix Scholarship: This scholarship is available to a high school senior from Culpeper or Rappahannock County who demonstrates a financial need, in which attending college would cause significant financial hardship. Scholarship amount: $4,000.

Later in the year, Reaves explained that the foundation will make scholarships available to local students who are already in college.

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C O V I D -19 U P D AT E Black leaders encourage vaccinations through educational campaign

By Josh Gully CULPEPER TIMES

Mirroring national and state statistics, the amount of white area residents who have received coronavirus vaccines far outmatches the number of minorities vaccinated. Also similar to national trends, local Black leaders are attempting to educate citizens on the vaccine's safety and necessity.

The most recent census report in 2019 estimated a statewide population of 8,535,519 with demographics including 69.4% white residents, 19.9% black, 0.5% American Indian, 6.9% Asian and 9.8% Latino.

Statewide, the Virginia Department of Health reports that 1,318,890 residents have received one vaccine dose while 697,879 are fully vaccinated as of March 2.

In Virginia, vaccinations by race are: • White: 573,460 (296,044 of whom are fully vaccinated) • Black: 107,625 (43,733) • Latino: 44,554 (22,530) • Asian or Pacific Islander: 32,652 (16,670) • Native American: 4,887 (2,006) • Other: 44,151 (24,081) In Culpeper County, vaccinations by race are: • White: 3,916 (1,979) • Black: 462 (246) • Latino: 245 (132) • Asian or Pacific Islander: 55 (21) • Native American: 29 (7) • Other: 312 (153) The most recent census report in 2019 estimated that Culpeper had a population of 52,605 with demographics including 79.4% white residents, 14.6% black, 11.6% Latino and 1.7% Asian.

In neighboring Rappahannock County, vaccinations by race are: • White: 748 (344) • Black: 19 (8) • Latino: 32 (18) • Asian or Pacific Islander 7 (3) • Native American: 5 (0) • Other: 81 (38) The most recent census report in 2019 estimated that Rappahannock County had a population of

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Sanford Reaves Jr., Culpeper NAACP's former president, recently received his first dose of the coronavirus vaccine.

7,370 with demographics including 92.4% white residents, 4.2% black, 1% Asian and 4.4% Latino.

Dr. Uzziah Harris, Culpeper NAACP’s president, said it is important to understand why some Black residents may be hesitant over vaccinations. Such reasons, he said, include the Tuskegee syphilis vaccine study, radiation experiments on Vertus Hardiman, the medical harvesting of Henrietta Lacks’ DNA, and more.

He also cited racial inequities in health care, being barred from medical facilities and the exclusion of Black people from the medical profession.

“There is a history that suggests that things have not always gone ideally. And that is of course a function of racism and discrimination that we are trying to even work through today and battle in 2021,” he said. “There is a real legitimate reason that folks are hesitant as it relates to the medical field.”

That being said, he noted that the Black community does not share uniform thoughts and not every African American is hesitant to be vaccinated.

Sanford Reaves Jr., past NAACP president, noted that continual references to the Tuskegee study have been so prevalent recently “to a point where it brings a seed

of doubt.”

“Some are still fearful because people keep reminding them of the past. And I was even concerned myself, like ‘I want to wait until somebody else gets it and see,’” he said.

Beyond the Tuskegee study, Reaves noted myriad other events such as the Flint, Michigan water crisis, that have led to some Black citizens’ distrust in government.

“So they get a little leery about being guinea pigs...Our people were the ones who were used as experiments with newly produced vaccines," he said.

As times have changed, Reaves and Sanford hope to reduce Black residents' hesitation over vaccines through an educational campaign.

"At this time, the tests are done in a different way and that’s why we have to let people know that others are out there getting these shots and it's been tested and there’s no focus on just one group,” Reaves said.

Harris agreed, saying it is important for Black leaders to combat misconceptions through education.

The NAACP is doing just that, attempting to release accurate information surrounding the virus and vaccines via virtual town halls and partnerships with medical organizations. The next step, he said, is guiding individuals through the

steps necessary to becoming vaccinated.

“It is paramount that those who can, those who are willing, be vaccinated. Be vaccinated and find themselves in a better position than without the vaccine. One thing we know is COVID-19 exacerbates some of the underlying health conditions that the African American community already finds itself victim to,” he said.

Despite his own initial doubts, Reaves - who received his first shot last week - said he came to understand that he needed the vaccine for his family.

“If you do get the virus and give it to someone else in your family you never forgive yourself. If you caught it, your family is going to have to take care of you or suffer with the situation of losing you,” he said.

Within his church, Reaves explained there were several incidents in which the virus spread among entire families. He said there are two options: take the vaccine or live with the chance of contracting COVID-19 and dying.

Reaves added that the vaccine is free and beyond initially feeling a bit tired after the shot, the side effects wore off and he was enjoying an evening on the porch watching the birds within hours.

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Culpeper Student Spotlight Ariana Yactayo “What do you want to be when you grow up?” This is a classic question that young children do not always know how to answer. The kids who do answer that question, however, very rarely follow through with the career they took an interest in as children. Only about one-third of children grow up to work in their desired area.

I made a decision several years ago that has stuck with me. I decided to become a doctor. “A doctor in what?” you may ask, and to that, I answer a doctor in Neurology or an Orthopedic doctor.

Neuroscience is more appealing to me, and it always has been. My desire to become a doctor has only gotten stronger in the past year, for as we all know, COVID-19 has been devastating to the world and has tripped medical professionals of their knowledge.

Creating a vaccine to reduce the spread of this virus has been the start, now we must focus on eradicating this virus. Medical professionals must think of several things when it comes to what they have worked for. They must think of their family, patients, coworkers, immunocompromised individuals, and themselves. Thanks to the brilliant individuals who created this vaccine, there can be a little more peace inside and outside the medical community.

People say that those who decide to go into the medical field are born with that determined mentality, and their passion for medicine will find them eventually. This is not false.

In fact, I grew up loving quite a few things. Among those things are dance and science. A younger version of myself thought I would become a professional dancer, most likely in ballet. I trained and trained until it ended up becoming more of a hobby due to unforeseen circumstances. My concentration in the sciences began around the same time that my love for dance grew. Endless reading accompanied endless research; I have

always found human anatomy and biology to be quite fascinating, and nothing was going to stop me from learning more.

As previously mentioned, well, nothing stopped me. I was able to enroll in two high schools to take Sports Medicine I and II, AP Psychology, and Advanced Theatre along with my regularly scheduled core courses and other extracurriculars.

I am forever thankful for the experience I gained at Eastern View High School, and I have been able to further diversify my scholarly background to get into a good pre-med or neuroscience program in college. On that note, taking college courses virtually has been quite stressful for most students, but some have allowed the virtual model to work to their advantage.

One can make the most of their time, and further explore their interests and dive deeper into their programs of study. Having been homeschooled for most of my life, I have been able to adapt to everything going virtual quicker than some students, but what we all know is that it is not always fun, even for me.

Exploring countless extracurriculars over the past years has led me to believe that medicine is in fact my way to go. I do not see myself doing something other than helping patients after having worked on pre-med and med school for over eight years (not to mention being an intern). Funny as it sounds, people do indeed look forward to this. Becoming a great doctor will continue to be my focus, and with everything I learn, I will also teach and inform others. Hobbies for now will be plentiful until I can dedicate my time to working, and as every aspiring doctor knows, great amounts of sleep will continue to be sacrificed. Thinking about the future during one’s childhood is certainly the start of a bright trail of opportunities, and we must know when to make a sturdy decision.

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Remember Khrushchev’s prediction in 1959?

By Francis Updike Khrushchev was right.

With the support of the Democratic Socialists, his prediction is coming true.

Also, I remember him beating his shoe on the desk in the UN saying,"We will bury you".

As you read this article, keep in mind what has been happening on the National, State and Culpeper levels.

The word “Compromise “ is no longer in existence in the partisan political arena. Think about the summer of riots and the billions of dollars of destruction as well as injuries and loss of life. The Commonwealth of Virginia’s politicians are trying to erase all history and any notion of common sense for short term gains by removing statues. Culpeper has fallen victim to the cancel culture with Council’s vote to rename Lake Pelham. Where will it all end? Undoubtedly, there are extremists who find the name Culpeper offensive along with the very name of our country, The United States of America. With that in mind, all future “naming endeavors” should be geographically based because some group will find fault in generations to follow. Look at the ridiculous claims against Washington, Jefferson and Lincoln, not to mention our Flag and the National Anthem! And lastly, “Open Borders; Close Schools”.

“Your children's children will live under communism, You Americans are so gullible. No, you won't accept communism outright; but we will keep feeding you small doses of socialism until you will finally wake up and find you already have Communism. We will not have to fight you; We will so weaken your economy, until you will fall like overripe fruit into our hands. The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not.”

Nikita Krushchev

A reminder of Khrushchev comments September 29, 1959: THIS WAS Russian Prime Minister Nikita Khrushchev's ENTIRE QUOTE from that day: "Your children's children will live under communism, You Americans are so gullible. No, you won't accept communism outright; but we will keep feeding you small doses of socialism until you will finally wake up and find you already have Communism. We will not have to fight you; We will so weaken your economy, until you will fall like overripe fruit into our hands."

"The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not."

Do you remember or know all of what Russia's Khrushchev said in 1959?

How do you create a Socialist State?

There are 8 levels of control; read the following recipe:

1. Healthcare - Control healthcare and you control the people.

2. Poverty - Increase the poverty level as high as possible, poor people are easier to control and will not fight back if you are providing everything for them.

3. Debt - Increase the debt to an unsustainable level. That way you are able to increase taxes, and this will produce more poverty.

4. Gun Control - Remove the ability to defend themselves from the Government. That way you are able to create a police state.

5. Welfare - Take control of every aspect (food, housing, income) of their lives because that will make them fully dependent on the government.

6. Education - Take control of what people read and listen to and take control of what children learn in school.

7. Religion - Remove the belief in

God from the Government and schools because the people need to believe in ONLY the government knowing what is best for the people.

8. Class Warfare - Divide the people into the wealthy and the poor.

Eliminate the middle class This will cause more discontent and it will be easier to tax the wealthy with the support of the poor.

Fast forward to 2021.

Is this parallel to the Democrat Socialst Agenda????

With an open mind, you can draw your own conclusions.

One last historical fact that needs to be remembered: In 1964, on the floor of the U.S. Senate, Democrats held the longest filibuster in our nation’s history, 75 days. All trying to prevent the passage of one piece of legislation.

You guessed it: THE CIVIL RIGHTS ACT. The writer lives in Culpeper.

What is Truth?

As a growing child, I encountered both a loving and disciplined-oriented father. He showed mercy when mercy was warranted, but also brought order when order was needed. One of the impactful things which my Dad would continuously Pastor Brad Hales harp upon was honesty. Telling the truth, either good or bad, was paramount to his moral code. I would receive the worst punishments if he found out that I had flat out lied about something. Truth was my father’s “gold standard.”

As I reflect upon my parents’ rabid response to honesty, I think about the present struggle that we find ourselves today concerning truth.

Many are asking the question: What is true and what is not? We jostle back and forth when it comes to competing news agencies, governmental entities, or the word of others to determine

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if something is true or false.

Unfortunately, we have sometimes allowed perception to take precedence over what is tangible. We may chase rumors, gossip, or even false assumptions to determine if it's real or not. Verification may still cause us to question fact, source, and authenticity because it does not align with our way of thinking.

I remember one time when someone on crutches came to the church door looking for funds to buy gas to visit a loved one in the hospital. Just making sure that this was a good use of stewardship, I began to call the medical facility to see if that specific person was a patient. Before I got off the phone, the individual had literally ditched the crutches, was running toward their vehicle, and left quickly.

In that case, I ascertained that fact was more startling than fiction.

We live in a world today where people struggle with absolute truth.

Many might wonder why my truth, my neighbor’s truth and even my friend’s truth is not valid and important.

We even see this struggle in Holy Scriptures with Jesus, and the one who sentenced Christ to his death,

Pontius Pilate. Pilate, the Roman governor of the region, questioned Jesus about truth. After the Lord answered, “You say that I am a king.

For this purpose, I was born and for this purpose I have come into the world- to bear witness to the truth.

Everyone who is of the truth listens to my voice,” Pilate said to him, “What is truth?”

A few years ago, I was involved in an automobile accident. Someone backed into me, which caused damage to the hood and front fender.

Unfortunately, I did not insist on a police report. After the people in the other vehicle gave me their information, I kept calling their insurance company with no avail.

Eventually, the insurance agency returned my inquiries and shared with me that since they could not locate the individuals who caused the accident, that my truth, my “version” of events was suspect and unreliable. They concluded that “truth” could not be substantiated.

Thankfully, there is an absolute truth in the world and his name is Jesus Christ. He is the way, the Truth, and the life. All creation comes

through Jesus, and in Christ alone we are loved, forgiven, and saved. As it is written in John 1:17, “For the law was given through Moses, but grace and truth came through Jesus Christ.” Last year as I drove on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, I kept seeing these large, Gospel billboards that dotted the mountainous landscape.

Without fail most said, “Who is Jesus?”

Call 855-For-TRUTH.” In our quest for truth, it would be so easy to glob onto the rest of the pack and just believe whatever the “flavor of the day” might be. But that is not what we are called to do. We need to seek what is viable.

Investigate what is real. And cling to the obvious. As we are reminded in Philippians 4:8-9, “Finally brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.”

As we strive to live honest, hopefilled lives, may we seek the absolute truth of heaven and earth which will make us free, Jesus Christ of Nazareth.

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Glorious plowers of Scotland Thanks to this pandemic the appreciation of snow days has dwindled in the eyes of our children.

Snow days used to be a beloved Southern excuse to stay home. Now people want to escape home! Staying inside and parking our carcasses on the sofa does not hold the same charm as it used too. There are people that have browsed the entire internet, watched every Netflix film and literally worn out Marshall Conner their loafers.

We used to call this period of the winter “The Dark Ages” when I was a lad in military school. This period had the most fights, arguments, depression, and hopelessness. What powered us to Spring Break was a reliance on dark humor. We had to keep ourselves entertained. In that spirit, I wore my favorite Scottish kilt to shovel the snow and slush from my driveway.

Why would I subject my neighbors to this? Humor my friends.

It is a way of saying I do not care about the elements or the chuckles of my neighbors. This annual winter homage to my ancestral roots had me thinking about Scotland. A couple of selfies with a cigar, kilt, and shovel must have triggered the Facebook algorithms. The old electronic-peeping Zuckerberg.

Magically an article popped on my newsfeed about an application in Scotland called Traffic Scotland that allows users to track snowplows (also known as Gritters in Scotland) in real time.

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How helpful, I thought. How tragic that our snowplows here are left nameless and dull.

The article became better when I saw the hilarious names assigned to the Scottish snowplows.

Great names that include such gems as Luke Snowwalker, Salt Disney, Robert Brrrns, Plougher of Scotland, Sled Zeppelin, Sir Salter Scott, Gritlallica, Lord Coldemort, and Creedence Clear Road Revival.

There is even one that works around my family’s ancestral hometown of Linlithgow. The town is the birthplace of Mary Queen of Scots.

Linlithgow Palace is located on the shore of a lovely loch. The local plow truck that salts and scrapes is named Mary Queen of Salts.

I had to look deeper into this.

First, I verified the facts thanks to my friends in Scotland. As I laughed at the witty names I thought about how boring, unimaginative, and grumpy we have become here. We have become quite nasty to each other fighting over all types of things—just scan our news media.

According to a British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) article, “The story of these hilarious gritter names goes back to 2006 when Transport for Scotland decided to run a competition in Scottish primary schools. Pupils were tasked with inventing the best possible names for a fleet of gritters. Children from far and wide answered the call and submitted their most inventive offerings, with the Scottish Transport Ministry selecting the best entries.

The gritters became traceable in an online tracking service, launched in November 2016.”

Take note VDOT and town councils,

this is a fun and practical program.

Over the weekend, I challenged my fellow Americans to try and top the wit displayed by the good people of Scotland. I was duly pun-ished with half-arsed attempts to name our local snowplows.

In our defense, there were a few good ones—however, I still think the Scots are beating us lovingly with a claymore while sipping single malt.

My favorite Culpeper-based ones included: Plowed Mary (by Skip Price), Mailbox Masher (by Tanya Melanson) and Scrape Fear (by Neal Brooks). Not bad.

My creations included: Eclectic Slide, Flake and Shake and Ice, Ice, Baby. Other notable favorites were Edward Snowed In, Jon Snow-Plow (Game of Thrones reference), and Blue Ridge Plow Way. Still, we remain humbled.

A charitable Scot offered us these treasures: Make America Grit Again, True Grit, and Salem’s Salt.

Come on America, we just put a spacecraft on Mars so we should be able to come up with humorous names for our snowplows. We have proven we can call each other all types of names—why not plows?

What name would you give a local snowplow? Ask the kids, they might have a good one.

Unlike Scotland, our need for snowplows and gritters passes in a month or so and the warm winds of spring will arrive. Do not let our plow trucks slink back into garages without giving them a proper name.

Truck #25778—is not a name! It could be Side Street Salty!

I might just make a furry sporran out of a snarling Groundhog this week.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Thank you from Team Jordan

On behalf of Team Jordan, I would like to thank everyone who contributed to our recent fundraiser held on December 1, 2020. Team Jordan, in collaboration with Rappahannock Rapidan Community Services, is a suicide prevention coalition committed to providing resources to those most at risk and also to those in need of immediate help. Team Jordan and RRCS also provides additional assistance to survivors with individual or group support, along with a host of additional prevention efforts.

Like everyone else in the world, we were challenged this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic and were unable to conduct our annual event in person. Despite this, we were still able to sell all of the raffle tickets and

held our event live, via social media.

Hundreds of people tuned in to the event and learned a bit about suicide prevention and our efforts to prevent these tragic events. The winners of the cash raffle were announced and the feedback following the event has been very positive. But the real winners of our event were those in our community that will benefit from the generosity of many local businesses and individuals who made this year’s event a huge success. Their donations of time, monetary gifts, and purchase of raffle tickets, means Team Jordan and RRCS can teach more people how to better recognize someone at risk, learn where to get help, and to offer the vital support to surviving loved ones and friends.

The community support for this year’s fundraiser was overwhelming and demonstrates the commitment to help those in need. There is nothing greater that one can do than to contribute to a community’s wellbeing, and your very generous help will certainly be felt by those who need it, when they need it most. And if you were not able to join us or contribute to this recent fundraiser, there’s always next year’s event -or you can contribute anytime by sending your donation to Team Jordan, PO Box 773, Culpeper, VA 22701.

With sincere gratitude and appreciation, Chris R. Jenkins, Chairperson – Team Jordan

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What’s Happening MOUNTAIN VIEW COMMUNITY CHURCH'S SERMON: "WHEN LIFE GIVES YOU LEMONS...

FEEL THE SQUEEZE"

Join Mountain View Community Church 9 and 10:30 a.m. March 7 for services at the Culpeper Campus, 16088 Rogers Road. There will be 10:30 a.m. children’s services for those in the fifth grade or younger.

Register at mountainview. churchcenter.com/registrations/ events or listen online at 10:30 a.m. via mountainviewcc.net or the church’s Facebook page.

THE CULPEPER FOOD CLOSET – NEED OF THE WEEK

Through March 8, the Culpeper Food Closet needs include rice and pasta side dishes, instant mashed potatoes (box or small packets), peanut butter and jelly.

The Food Closet provides food and personal care items for Culpeper families, individuals, and seniors in need of assistance, and continues to serve our community during social distancing.

Please visit stsphensculpeper.net or Facebook for details on more ways you can help. We can’t do it alone. For additional information, contact 540-8251177 or culpeperfoodcloset@gmail.com.

RRCS MONTHLY BOARD MEETING

The Rappahannock Rapidan Community Services Board of Directors will hold its regular board meeting 1 p.m. March 9. For additional information, visit rrcsb.org.

PATH FOUNDATION TO HOST VIRTUAL COMMUNITY CONVERSATION WITH AUTHOR HEATHER MCGHEE

The PATH Foundation has announced a virtual discussion, featuring author Heather McGhee, 7 p.m. March 10. The talk will focus on McGhee’s recently released book “The Sum of Us: What Racism Costs Everyone and How We Can Prosper Together.” With Warrenton resident John McCarthy serving as moderator, the conversation will gain further understanding of McGhee’s research and process of writing the book.

Viewer questions will also be part of this virtual event.

Complimentary copies of McGhee’s book are available at branches of the Fauquier, Rappahannock and Culpeper public libraries, as well as at The Open Book in Warrenton The event is free, and participants can register at www.pathtobetter.org. While a Zoom account is not required to view the webinar, participants must download the app on their desktop or mobile device.

Learn more at www.pathtobetter.org.

SCHOOLS’ TO HOLD BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING

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Board will hold a 5:30 p.m. public hearing on the school system’s proposed fiscal 2022 budget at the county’s 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.

NATIONAL CAPITOL SQUADRON OPEN HANGAR DAY

Visit Culpeper Regional Airport, 12499 Beverly Ford Rd., 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

March 13 to see the display of an aircraft fleet known as the Ghost Squadron.

The NCS aircraft collection assigned or associated with the unit includes its assigned L-5, BT-13, T-6G, deHavilland Chipmunk YAK-3, and L-4 that are owned and operated by squadron members. Recently added craft includes a Vultee BT-13 trainer with appropriate markings representing a base at Tuskegee Field during World War II. SUZANNE WOODS FISHER – VIRTUAL AUTHOR EVENT AT CULPEPER COUNTY LIBRARY

Culpeper County Library is proud to have bestselling author Suzanne Woods Fisher for an 11 a.m. March 13 Ordinary Woman, Extraordinary Life Zoom presentation. The presentation offers a glimpse into the life of Cora Wilson Stewart who founded a movement to help eliminate adult illiteracy, a subject explored in Woods Fisher’s new book “The Moonlight School” that is inspired by true events.

Register in advance for this meeting as space is limited by visiting the cclva. org or by visiting the library’s Facebook page. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. To learn more about Woods Fisher, visit suzannewoodsfisher. com and follow her on Facebook @ SuzanneWoodsFisherAuthor and Twitter @suzannewfisher.

This event is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Andrew DeNicola at the Culpeper County Library 540-825-8691 or adenicola@cclva.org.

JEFFERSON RURITAN CLUB MONTHLY MEETING

The Jefferson Ruritan Club will hold its monthly meeting 7 p.m.

March 16 at the Jeffersonton Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, 18498 Springs Road. Everyone one is invited and there is no admission fee.

A demonstration on how to make Phillippine Lumpia will be followed by a short Ruritan business meeting.

The club always welcomes new members and those attending are asked to wear a mask. For additional

information, contact 540-937-5119 or visit JeffersonVaRuritanClub.org.

HUMAN SERVICES, SOCIAL SERVICES AND HEAD START BOARDS TO MEET

The regular monthly meeting of the Culpeper County Human Services Board, Social Services Board and the Head Start Board will be held 1 p.m. March 17 in the Culpeper County Administration building, 302 N. Main St. Interested citizens are welcome to attend the meeting but must follow the COVID-19 health screening guidelines and protocol as recommended by the CDC, the Virginia Department of Health and by state executive orders.

Individuals with disabilities who would like to attend this meeting should contact Doris Clatterbuck at 540-727-0372 ext. 360 at least two working days before the meeting.

SAVE THE DATE: VIRTUAL WALK-A-THON

Quaker Custom homes is holding a virtual Walk for Literacy from April 10 – 30 to benefit Beacon for Adult Literacy. Visit beaconliteracy.org to register, donate or sponsor the event.

NAACP MONTHLY MEETING

Culpeper’s NAACP branch meets 7 p.m. the third Thursday of every month. Meetings are currently being conducted via Zoom. To participate, contact secretary@naacpculpeper.

org or 540-948-4092. For additional information on meetings, events, and membership, visit naacpculpeper.org.

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 cofounded 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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To top it off, she noted that many people decreased time spent working out or going outside while alcohol consumption increased.

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The class, which costs $225 to join, is an opportunity to establish healthy habits that improve wellness and resilience. Anybody can join, even after the March 16 start date, and there is a discount price for Powell Wellness Center members. Inquiries regarding the program may be addressed to Griffith at jsgriffith@culpeperwellness.org. To register, contact the Powell Wellness Center at 540-445-5406.

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The Piedmont Core Salvation Army’s bankroll has taken significant hits as the Red Kettle Campaign, the organization’s largest annual fundraising effort, recently garnered $62,000 compared to $90,000 the previous year.

The Salvation Army’s advisory board is considering ways to offset that loss, as Capt. Duane Burleigh said there may be another Red Kettle Campaign in a potential “Christmas in July.” While the nonprofit is not close to depleting its funds, he said it is imperative that an infusion of money arrives sometime before the organization’s traditionally slow summer months.

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Some help is being provided by Schewels Home furniture store, which is hosting a “Dollars for Diapers Mattress Savings Event” through the end of April. During that time, a portion of mattress sales will be donated to the local Salvation Army for the purchase of diapers and other baby items. Burleigh explained such products are in high demand at food shelters but are often over-

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A $3.65 million restoration of the bridge was completed more than two months ahead of schedule on Feb. 23, says the Virginia Department of Transportation. The wrought-iron bridge was constructed in 1878 and closed in 2014 due to significant deterioration.

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If approved, a 1% rate increase for electric services will result in an estimated $1.21 per month increase for residential electric customers that use 1,000 kWh. A 3% increase for water services will result in an estimated 96-cent monthly increase for water customers and an estimated $1.21 monthly increase for wastewater customers that use 5,000 gallons per month.

CULPEPER COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL'S GIRLS TRACK TEAM WINS SECOND IN THE STATE

Culpeper County High School's girls 4X400 relay team - consisting of Valentina Lemus, Kimberly Navarrete Guerrero, Taylor Daniels and Carley Layden - recently placed second in the state.

In placing second, they broke the school record by 12 seconds.

PRELIMINARY PLANS ANNOUNCED FOR 2021 CULPEPER AIR FEST

After being one of the many events canceled in 2020 due to the coronavirus, the Culpeper Air Fest recently announced that preliminary plans are underway for this year's event.

"We remain hopeful that COVID restrictions will ease by October so that we can put on a great airshow for our community. We're hard at work and will keep you posted as plans progress," a Culpeper Air Fest Facebook post says.

2021 HEALTHY LIVING GRANTS APPLICATION PERIOD OPENS

The application period for the Culpeper Wellness Foundation's Healthy Living Grants opens March 8. This grant program will award $115,000 for health and wellness projects to service organizations in Orange, Culpeper, and Madison counties.

Grant recipients must be recognized as tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or be a school, municipality or other subdivision of government.

Organizations that do not have charity status may apply for grants if a public charity acts as a fiscal sponsor. The guidelines and application for Healthy Living Grants are

available at www.culpeperwellnessfoundation.org/grants. The deadline to apply is Friday, April 19, 2021.

CULPEPER WELLNESS FOUNDATION MOVING FORWARD WITH RECREATION CENTER

Culpeper Wellness Foundation is moving forward with construction of a 17,759-square-foot recreation center and is also renovating 10,000 square feet of existing space at the facility on Crossroad Parkway purchased in fall of 2020. The renovated space will be the new home of Culpeper Sport & Fitness and is expected to open by September. The recreation center will open in early 2022.

Foundation President Shari Landry noted the necessity of supplementing the foundation board’s commitment of funds with community support. She said “we need all hands on deck to get the doors open and the fun started” and “we are hopeful that many of the region’s generous individuals and businesses will help us build and outfit this recreation center that will be a hub of youth and family activity for generations to come.”

Debbie Bennett, the foundation board’s president, said local recreation space is much needed and “our vision is to have this space available for activities of all kinds with programs that are affordable for anyone who wants to participate."

As the first step in developing that vision, Landry said committees have been formed to facilitate foundation-community collaboration on construction and interior planning.

5 OVER 50 HONOREES ANNOUNCED FOR 2021

The nonprofit organization Aging Together has announced the individuals who will be honored during its annual 5 Over 50 fundraiser celebration.

The honorees, who were nominated by their peers and selected by a committee, are Frank Bossio of Culpeper County, Mimi Forbes of Rappahannock County, Liz Danielsen of Fauquier County, Delano “Dink” Kreis of Madison County and Donalda Lovelace of Orange County They will be honored during the 5 Over 50 fundraiser, which will be held as a live virtual event on May 20, fittingly so as May is Older Americans Month.

“There is no better way to celebrate Older Americans Month than by honoring those over age 50 who have committed a good part of their lives toward building stronger communities in our region...Each of this year’s honorees has exemplified their own personal brand of selfless devotion and dedication toward that

cause and consequently received countless accolades and the respect of friends, coworkers, leaders, supporters, and admirers,” an Aging Together news release says.

This is Aging Together’s only annual fundraising and anyone interested in sponsoring the event can contact the organization at info@agingtogether.org or visit agingtogether.org.

FIRE DEPARTMENT CANCELS ANNUAL CARNIVAL

The Culpeper County Volunteer Fire Department recently announced that its 68th Annual Fireman's Carnival and Parade, which was scheduled for May, is cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic.

"Due to the concerns, current public health precautions and recommendations in relation to the COVID–19 pandemic,” a department Facebook post says. "We have made this decision to cancel these events for 2021. Our Wednesday night Bingo also remains cancelled at this time. Any updated information will be provided as it becomes available."

SECOND ROUND OF SMALL BUSINESS LOANS NOW AVAILABLE

People Incorporated is offering a second round of U.S. Small Business Administration microloans to small businesses financially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

The SBA will help borrowers make payments on any qualifying loan closed between Feb. 1 - Sept. 30.

“Small businesses have used this opportunity to stabilize during the pandemic,” said Shane Simmons, director of community economic development at People Inc. “Businesses who may not have qualified for the first round of funding are now encouraged to apply.”

Microloans are available to small businesses located in Culpeper, Fauquier and Rappahannock counties. The loans will be customized to meet the needs of individual borrowers. Potential loans range from $500-$50,000 with available terms from seven months to six years. The first round of SBA assisted loans was offered during the summer and fall of 2020, and 56 small business owners used borrowed funds to keep their businesses open during the pandemic while the SBA paid some of – in some cases, most of – their monthly payments for that loan.

For additional information, contact a People Inc. lender at 833-437-0115.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR GOVERNMENT BOARDS

The Culpeper Town Council is seeking citizens interested in serv-

ing the community by becoming a member of one of the following authorities, boards or commissions: • Architectural review board • Industrial development authority • Joint board of building code appeals • Parking authority • Planning commission Applications can be printed at culpeperva.gov and are available at the town clerk’s office, 400 S. Main Street, suite 105. The applications should be submitted to the office.

APPLETON CAMPBELL RECEIVES 2021 PRESIDENT’S AWARD FROM CARRIER

Appleton Campbell received the prestigious President’s Award from Carrier for the seventh consecutive year. This award, which was given to seven Virginia companies, recognizes outstanding dealers in the heating, ventilating and air conditioning industry that achieve excellence in product promotions while delivering superior customer satisfaction.

“The 2021 Carrier President’s Award winners serve as exemplary ambassadors in our industry by providing customers with exceptional service each and every day,” Justin Keppy, Carrier’s president of residential HVAC, said. “These companies are leaders in their communities and successfully demonstrate how HVAC businesses can thrive in any region.”

Mike Appleton, Appleton Campbell’s president, stated “I am thankful and appreciative for our customers, employees and vendors as we celebrate forty-five years in business together.”

NEW PEOPLE INC. SERVICE HELPS THE COMMUNITY ACCESS INTERNET

People Incorporated is helping community members who have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic access internet service. The agency will set up accounts and pay for six months of internet service for clients who qualify. Clients can qualify for this service if they have been impacted by the pandemic in some way – through the loss of a job, reduction in hours, the need to school children from home or another impact. Clients must also meet income eligibility, documentation requirements and show a need for internet service.

This service is funded by emergency CARES Act funding and is available to residents in Culpeper, Fauquier and Rappahannock counties.

Those interested can call People Inc. toll-free at 833-962-2039 for more information and to verify eligibility.

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Young Professionals paint it forward

Throughout the year, the Culpeper Young Professionals will be mixing charity with fun. Recently, the group launched this year’s fundraising efforts with the Paint it Forward event at Wine and Design.

The money garnered from ticket sales for the event went to The Groundwork Project, a nonprofit organization that is a joint venture between Verdun Adventure Bound and Rappahannock Goodwill Industries promoting leadership development and career readiness. The organization seeks to strengthen individual's mind and body, providing practical skill-building leading to sustainable employment. The Groundwork Project is open to anyone between 16-24 with a life circumstance presenting difficulties in finding employment.

“This program is geared toward assisting at-risk youth and preparing our next generation of Young Professionals for the workforce,” Young Professional Amy Frazier said.

Upcoming fundraisers include: a May 15 charity kickball tournament for which registration is now open for $10 per person or $100 per team; a July 10 charity car wash at Culpeper Car Wash; and a Sept. 18 charity crab fest.

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Some of the participants in the Paint it Forward event included, top row from left, Betsy Cummings, Amy Frazier, Jason Ford, Jeff Say and, bottom row from left, Samantha Guthrie, Megan Furlong, Jennifer Maddox and Josh Gully.

Left, Wine and Design instructor Farrin Winslow tells Paint it Forward participants how to make their paintings look as good as hers. Center, Wine and Design owner Brian Armstrong presents Young Professional Amy Frazier with a check for $200, which will be donated to The Groundwork Project. Right, Paint it Forward participants hard at work during the Young Professionals event that raised $200 for The Groundwork Project.

Left, Culpeper Chamber of Commerce President/CEO Jeff Say takes a moment to admire his work at Wine and Design. Center, Jennifer Maddox works on the tree in the landscape painting she created during the Young Professionals' Paint it Forward charitable event. Right, Jason Ford shows how closely his painting mirrored Wine and Design's instructor's example.

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Limit 2 at this price.

15.99

YOUR CHOICE

Ace Annual Programwith AcE

with AcE cARd* ‑$2 REwARdS

SALE $

AcE ‑$3 with REwARdS cARd*

SALE $

Sun and Shade or Tall Fescue.

7206428, 7229412 Limit 2 at this price.

$

with AcE cARd* ‑$2 REwARdS

each

Scotts® EZ Seed®, 3.75 Lb.

15,000 Sq. Ft. 21.99

†

each

Roundup® weed & Grass Killer 1.1 Gal. Ready‑to‑Use or 36.8 Oz. concentrate Plus

AcE REwARdS cARd* ‑$3 with

8.99 ‑$10

$

$

5

$ atrium White OC-145

SALE sA $L e

AcE ‑$20 with REwARdS cARd*

‑ 45

sAVe

7317464, 74142 Limit 2 at this price.

89.99

$

1999

$

each

Roundup® weed & Grass Killer 1.1 Gal. Ready‑to‑Use or 36.8 Oz. concentrate Plus

4 easy steps

AcE ‑$4 with REwARdS cARd*

23.99

$

99

A beautiful lawn in Ace 6 Pc. Painting set

$

179.99

2210301ML, 004, Versions: CA,DS,FN,NR,NW,SO,TR

with Ace RewARds cARd*

99 12 $

$

4 easy steps

$

has everything you need to get the job done

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March Month Long 15.99

69.99

• Trimmer has 13" cut, 0.065" diam. line, automatic line advance • Blower has 90 mph/ 340 cfm air speed 7010768, 7011884 Limit 1.

1682749, 1682780, 1682921 Peel and stick not included.

Limit 4.

2210301ML, 001, Versions: FN,NR

A beautiful lawn in

• 21" cutting deck • 163cc engine • Side discharge, mulch, bag 7815145 Limit 1 at this price.

Push Mower, 7014454... $249.99 ‑$20 With Ace Rewards Card,* You Pay $229.99.

Limit 1 at this price.

2 $

$

Craftsman deluxe high‑Wheel Push Mower

on Magnolia Home

by Joanna Gaines interior Paint Color Samples

on select FrogTape® Painter’s Tape

Miracle‑Gro® Garden Soil or whitney Farms® Organic Raised Bed Mix, 1‑1/2 Cu. Ft.

instantLy

on a Craftsman® v20 Lithium‑ion string trimmer or handheld blower

®

SAVE $

SAVE $

Assorted colors and finishes available.

1396001 $ 3.50 each.

6

$ 99 each

WITH ACE REWARDS CARD *

26999

$

• 22" cutting deck • 150cc engine • Personal Pace Auto Drive • Mulch or bag 7013911

20

save $

aCe ‑$20 With reWards Card*

289.99

$

toro® recycler® smartstow™ Personal Pace® self‑Propelled Mower

$ 00

2

FOR

59999

$

$

$

ACE ‑$2 wiTH REwARdS CARd*

27.99

$

aCe reWards Card* ‑$50 With

649.99

$

ego™ PoWer+ 56 volt 530 CFM handheld blower

1599

SALE

$

69¢

Milwaukee® tORch™ 9" Reciprocating Saw Blade

INTRodUCING ThE SPRING CoLLECTIoN

each

CoLoR INSPIREd BY TRUE EVENTS™

Ace Bird Suet, 11 Oz.

2686020

9

$ 99 each

8039379, 8039376, 8039377, 8039378

LAUNChING oN MARCh 4Th

Milwaukee® hand tools • 50 Ct. Utility Blades • Utility Knife • Straight Jaw Pliers • 9‑in‑1 Multi‑Bit Driver 2408631, 2621902, 2802684, 2894533

GEt one

AcE REwARdS cARd* ‑$20 with

PRICKLY PEAR PINK

GRANITE GRAY

99 each

Ace 20 Lb. Black Oil Sunflower Seed or 40 Lb. Wild Bird Food

9999

$

AQUIFER BLUE

11

$

BUY ONE

YOUR chOicE 119.99

$

YOUR CHOICE

each

8315087, 81121

dewalt® Power tools • Corded Circular Saw • 20 Volt MAX Compact Drill/Driver • 20 Volt MAX Compact Impact Driver 2369643, 2385458, 2492577 Limit 4 at this price.

FEit Electric LEd Bulbs Dimmable LED Bulb 4/Pk., 3929486, 3516317, 3928025, 3516416...$14.99 each LED Reflector Bulb 3/Pk., 3914686, 3914744...$16.99 each Dimmable Flame Tip LED Bulb 4/Pk., 3597374, 3910874...$18.99 each LED Floodlight Bulb 4/Pk., 3929403, 3929395...$19.99 each Free item must be of equal or lesser value.

SALE

SALE

4.99

$

17 99

$

with AcE cARd* ‑$1 REwARdS

3

$ 99 quart

KN95 disposable Face Mask 10/Pk.

Pennzoil® Motor Oil SAE 30, 5W‑20, 5W‑30, 10W‑30 or 10W‑40 8120453, 84381, 84382, 84383, 89703 Limit 5 at this price.

Platinum® Synthetic Motor Oil, Qt., 8413908, 8106411, 8498834, 8063885...

SALE $7.99 ‑$2 With Ace Rewards Card.* You Pay $5.99 each.

Limit 5 at this price.

2007470 General Purpose Disposable Face Mask 10/Pk., 2007158...$3.99

March Month Long

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1299

$

each

Flex Glue®, Flex Paste™, Flex Seal®, Flex Shot® or Flex tape® Rubber Sealants 6215107, 6004382, 6015026, 6015027, 6238554, 6266985, 6266993, 6295950, 6406383, 6406391, 6665004, 6715163, 6715171

MiX & MAtch

20

2

% off

SAVE $ WITH ACe reWArDS CArD *

instAntLy

on select Duracell® Batteries

select 3M Command™ Picture Hanging Strips

AA or AAA 16/pk., C or D 8/pk., 9 volt 4/pk., Optimum AA or AAA 12/pk.

3166659, 3166675, 3102605, 3100856, 3100476, 3000277, 3000281 Limit 4.

Rambler® Colster® Can Insulator

Rambler® Tumbler, Lowball or Mug

12 Oz., 8061866...$24.99 16 Oz., 8061836...$29.99 12 Oz., 8061845...$24.99

10 Oz. Lowball, 8061865...$19.99 20 Oz. Tumbler, 8061786...$29.99 14 Oz. Mug, 8061854...$29.99

ACE REWARDS CARD* ‑$3 WITH

13.99

$

10

$

99 each

Iron‑Hold® Contractor Trash Bags 42 gal., 20 ct. or 55 gal., 15 ct.

6038574, 6093082 Limit 3 at this price.

5018891, 5018895, 5494646, 5618095 Store stock only.

Sorry, no rain checks.

18 Oz., 8061808...$29.99 36 Oz., 8061820...$49.99 26 Oz., 8061813...$39.99

ACE ‑$5 WITH REWARDS CARD*

SALE

32.00

$

Rambler® Bottle with Chug Cap

2700

$

Rubbermaid® Brute® 32 Gal. Commercial Grade Trash Can 70206 Limit 3 at this price.

2210301ML, 007, Versions: Ca,DS,FN,NR,NW,SO,TR

5

$

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*Ace Rewards card Instant Savings (“Instant Savings”) amount is available only to Ace Rewards members (see store for details). Where applicable by law, tax is charged on the sale price before application of Instant Savings. You must present Ace Rewards card to receive Instant Savings. Instant Savings listed in this advertisement are valid through 3/31/21, at participating stores.

Ace stores are independently owned and operated. The prices in this advertisement are suggested by Ace Hardware Corporation, Oak Brook, IL. Individual retailer regular and sale prices may vary by store, which may impact actual savings amounts in either direction. Except for Red Hot Buys, which extend through the end of the month, and except as otherwise stated, prices advertised in this circular are valid at participating stores through March 31, 2021, while supplies last. Sale and Instant Savings dates set forth herein are national dates suggested

by Ace Hardware Corporation and may vary by local retailer. See local retailer in-store signage for details. Offers, Ace Rewards® benefits, product selection/color, sale items, clearance and closeout items, Ace everyday low prices, return and rain-check policies, and quantities may all vary by store, as well as from acehardware.com. Some items may require assembly. Ace is not responsible for printing or typographical errors.

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