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Friends of the Rappahannock plants trees By Josh Gully CULPEPER TIMES

Trees are versatile in the positive attributes they can provide. At the Spring Street entrance to Yowell Meadow Park, for example, recently planted trees will help prevent flooding while beautifying the area and protecting the Mountain Run watershed. In early April, the Friends of the Rappahannock and volunteers gathered to plant 60 trees and shrubs along the trail’s entrance - an activity perfectly suited during times of social distancing as the trees were placed about eight feet apart. October Greenfield of the Friends of the Rappahannock explained that the organization’s mission is to maintain a healthy and scenic river through education, restoration and advocacy. The tree planting fell under the restoration category as the

redbuds and white flowering dogwoods lining the trail along with birch and sycamores near the water will prevent flooding. Additionally, the trees will help prevent river pollution by absorbing chemicals. To top it off, the trees will hopefully grow to be about 30-feet tall in just a few years to make for a scenic park entrance. The project was a collaboration between the friends and the town, with a long-term goal of creating a trail through the surrounding wetland. They are also working to install interpretive signs detailing wetlands, Mountain Run and catch and release fishing practices. Pet waste stations will also be installed in the area. The Friends of the Rappahannock have also planted trees at Old House Vineyards, parks and several private properties throughout the county.

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October Greenﬁeld, of the Friends of the Rappahannock River, guided volunteers through the process of planting trees along the Spring Street entrance to Yowell Meadow Park. Kate Wise, below, was one of the volunteers on scene to help plant trees.

Town resident Jeﬀery Mitchell, far left, works to plant shrubs along the bank of the Mountain Run watershed on the outskirts of Yowell Meadow Park on Wednesday. Friends of the Rappahannock Administrative Assistant Amy Kilpatrick, left, places a protective tube along one of the 60 trees that volunteers planted recently at the Spring Street trail entrance to Yowell Meadow Park in the Town of Culpeper.

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Learning and preserving via multispectral imaging at Graffiti House By Josh Gully CULPEPER TIMES

Walking through the door at the Graffiti House is about as close as one can come to time travelling. Upon entering, visitors are transported to the Civil War era when both Union and Confederate soldiers occupied the structure at various times and left behind a variety of messages by scribbling on the walls with charcoal. The Graffiti House, which was constructed in 1858, had degraded over the years and was potentially going to be used as a burndown structure by the Brandy Station Fire Department before the former owner discovered the tagged walls in 1993. In 2002, it was purchased by the Brandy Station Foundation and has since undergone a series of renovations. Efforts are now underway to preserve and learn more about the writings on the Graffiti House’s walls through multispectral imaging via a partnership with R.B. Toth Associates. The company’s Chief Technology Officer Mike Toth explained this method of photography goes beyond the human eye’s ability to see about 400-600 nanometers, “which means from blue through green to red.” The lights used during multispectral imaging capture shorter wavelengths than we can see in the ultraviolet and longer wavelengths than we can see in the infrared. The infrared images penetrate the walls’ surface noise and allow just graffiti to show up and can reveal faded text. Meanwhile, the ultraviolet reveals bits of plaster that may need preservation or repair. Toth explained this technique applies advanced technology in the study of cultural heritage in attempts to document the hidden collection on the walls through basic high resolution images. He summed up the process by describing it as a combination of technology, scholarship, conservation and archiving. Toth and his company have done similar work on a myriad

of historical documents including the Declaration of Independence and palimpsests at St. Catherine’s Monastery. Peggy Misch, Brandy Station Foundation’s secretary and media coordinator, explained that the process will reveal yet-to-beseen graffiti that is layered under other writings. Additionally, capturing high quality images of the graffiti will preserve history should the house ever be destroyed in an unfortunate disaster. If the images are placed on a database, Toth added that people could study this unique piece of Culpeper history without leaving their homes. This would also allow others to copy the data and further ensure its preservation “Not only do we have to worry about physical preservation of fire and environmental damage... But also, how do we preserve these digital images?” he said.

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Schools take a step in returning to normalcy, senior says ‘spirits were definitely uplifted’ By Josh Gully CULPEPER TIMES

Culpeper County High School senior Catherine George said “spirits were definitely uplifted” throughout hallways and classrooms on April 12, which was the first day some local students commenced schedules with four days of in-person learning. “You could feel it in the building, it was just different,” George, a member of the superintendent’s student advisory group, told the Culpeper County School Board. Until April 12, all Culpeper schools were offering two days of in-person learning and two days of virtual learning. Superintendent Dr. Tony Brads explained that it “was the new first day of school” and staff did a “phenomenal job” to make it work. Dr. Stacey Timmons, the schools’ director of operations, explained no busses arrived late even with additional students to transport. The schools’ recently amended mitigation plan, which includes a reduction in required social distanc-

“People are worried to go back to what our normal is because they have created this sort of new normal bubble,” George said. “They don’t want to pop the normal bubble because when our normal bubble pops, this is where we are.” Catherine George Culpeper County High School Senior ing from six feet to three, allowed high and middle schools to offer four days of in-person learning. Due to limited space, elementary schools are sticking with two days of in-person learning and adding fully virtual students when possible. George said excitement was in the air as students got to socialize with friends they had not seen for a year. “It was just really nice to be able to see those friends I haven’t seen... Or seeing those people who I know have been struggling to come back and I already see them progressing,” she said. George said learning during the coronavirus pandemic has not been easy, noting that students who have

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received straight As are not necessarily getting the same education they would have received last year. “There’s still a loss of learning there,” she said. While many students are returning for four days of in-person learning, George explained that others are comfortable maintaining their hybrid schedules. She noted that some students have gotten into the groove of these new schedules and are using spare time to work or babysit siblings. Any hesitation among students to add more in-person days, she said, does not relate to the coronavirus. Instead, she said “they have a new routine” in “the new normal.” She added that transitioning back to “normal school won’t be normal” because “we’ve almost created a new normal.” “People are worried to go back to what our normal is because they have created this sort of new normal bubble,” George said. “They don’t want to pop the normal bubble because when our normal bubble pops, this is where we are.” Some students, George added, are worried that they have missed key information that could impede their ability to build upon those lost lessons. SCHOOLS HOPE TO BECOME EARLY IMPLEMENTER OF COVID-19 TESTING PROGRAM

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of a K-12 coronavirus testing pilot being launched by Virginia’s departments of education and health. The program, set to run this month through June, will allow schools to implement diagnostic testing and screening programs. The health department will provide qualifying school systems with free testing supplies and implementation guidance. On Monday, the school board unanimously directed staff to apply for the program. Superintendent Dr. Anthony Brads explained the program would allow the schools to test students and teachers exhibiting coronavirus symptoms and screen others. Dr. Russell Houck, executive director of student services, explained students who are currently symptomatic cannot come to school unless they get tested on their own. Many students, he noted, do not get tested and return after quarantining. Being able to test, he said, would allow the schools to obtain more information before sending a student home. Houck explained the school system meets a variety of criteria deeming it eligible for the pilot program such as having sufficient health services staff to implement the testing. He added that the schools have sufficient personal protective equipment and bio-hazard disposal practices. To top it off, he explained that each school has a clinic and an isolation room so tests could be conducted in a private setting. The schools, Houck added, have a strong relationship with the health department, which has resulted in all nurses and clinical assistants being trained in contact tracing. Brads noted that testing will likely play some role in achieving the goal of offering five days of in-person learning next school year.

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Jersey Mike’s gets a makeover By Josh Gully CULPEPER TIMES

In just four days, the local Jersey Mike’s received a comprehensive interior makeover. When the store reopened after a brief closure to complete an $80,000 renovation, sandwich fanatics were greeted by a sleek new interior design. Pat White, the owner of the Jersey Mike’s at 765 Nalles Mill Road, said customers have expressed positive feedback and no one can believe the overhaul took just four days. He explained that the renovations brought about “night and day” changes by providing an updated modern look to the restaurant. While nearly every interior decorative aspect has changed, White

said one thing will remain the same: The sandwiches are delicious as ever. The renovation project, which was funded primarily by the restaurant’s corporate ofﬁce, brought in new walls, furniture, lights, a ceiling, countertops, menu board, tables and chairs. White, a Culpeper native who has owned the store since 2014, thanked the community for an abundance of support over the years. That support was recently illustrated when proceeds from every sale went to the Culpeper 4-H. Loyal customers ﬂocked to the restaurant in large numbers that day and sales totaled $8,600. Coupled with money donated at the register, Jersey Mike’s donated $10,000 to 4-H.

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From left, Reagan Scott, Brittany Black, Sydney McKenzie, Layla Wood and Meaghan White and Pat White took a break from putting the ﬁnal touches on renovations at the local Jersey Mike’s to pose for a photo in the upgraded space.

Marijuana will be legal in July. Now what? By Rachel Needham and Josh Gully

MARIJUANA PREVIOUSLY ACCOUNTED FOR THE MAJORITY OF VIRGINIA DRUG ARRESTS

The General Assembly’s decision to make Virginia the 15th state to legalize small quantities of recreational marijuana has drawn mixed reactions. While some see the bill as a progressive move in the right direction, others see it as the first step down a slippery slope. But ready or not, come July 1, Virginia residents 21 and over will be legally allowed to possess one ounce of marijuana and grow up to four plants in their homes — so long as the plants are labeled and kept in a private location away from minors. The law will be enacted one year after possession of up to an ounce was deemed a civil violation punishable by a $25 citation. Previously, such possession was a misdemeanor with penalties including fines or possible jail time. Such misdemeanor offenses will be expunged from offenders’ records with the new law. While retail marijuana will not be sold until 2024, the bill enacted a new Cannabis Control Authority to oversee businesses and establish a “regulatory structure for the cultivation, manufacture, wholesale, and retail sale of retail marijuana and retail marijuana products.” Although individuals on both sides of the issue make passionate arguments, a libertarian think tank, the Cato Institute, found that the only verifiable fact is that legalization increases tax revenue. Otherwise, the think tank found there is not enough data on post-legalization trends to support “the strong claims about legalization made by either opponents or supporters."

Before marijuana became decriminalized, it accounted for the majority of drug-related arrests for the previous three years. A Virginia State Police report shows that statewide drug arrests totaled 46,429 in 2019, of which 26,470 were marijuana-related. Additionally, the report found that marijuana accounted for the majority of statewide drug arrests in 2018 and 2017 at 59% and 61.3% respectively. Since marijuana was decriminalized, the Culpeper Police Department reported that it has handed out 44 citations. When it was illegal, the department said marijuana accounted for 163 intown arrests in 2019, 146 in 2018, 130 in 2017, 117 in 2016, 57 in 2015 and 58 in 2014. According to research published by the American Civil Liberties Union, Culpeper County was among the top 20 counties nationwide for marijuana possession arrests per 100,000 people in 2018. Culpeper County Sheriff Scott Jenkins said he is unaware of those numbers and found them “surprising,” adding “if they’re claiming that it’s accurate, there’s not much I can really say.” From 2010-2018, the ACLU report shows that Culpeper saw a 371% increase in its marijuana possession arrest rate. Sheriff Jenkins, who was first elected in 2012, responded by saying that statistic is “certainly possible.” During his first term, he noted that the office’s DUI and drug arrests tripled and those figures increased for the next three years. Just one squad, he added, wrote more summons-

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es and made more arrests in six months than the previous administration’s entire patrol division in four years. “We’re very proud of those numbers. So I guess when you mention 2010 to 18, it doesn’t surprise me because we had a new sheriff in town. And the sheriff was aggressive with a great staff. I would say, ACLU, I rarely agree with them on anything. On that, I’d say thank you, I’m gonna give my people an ‘attaboy’ on their arrests,” Sheriff Jenkins said. Regardless of “roughly equal usage rates,” the ACLU also found that between 2010-18 Black Virginians were, on average, 3.4 times more likely to be arrested for marijuana possession than White Virginians. In the same period, Fauquier County saw one of the largest increases in the nation for its racial disparity in marijuana possession arrests. The same study found that while Virginia has a slightly lower-than-average racial disparity in marijuana charges, Culpeper, Fauquier, Madison, Orange and Rappahannock counties all have racial disparities above the national average. Sheriff Jenkins said he cannot provide any reasoning behind those numbers other than to say “they are what they are.” “We’re very proud of our work here and the fact that we just generally don’t receive complaints and issues concerning those types of things,” he said. “That’s a non-issue for us.” LAW ENFORCEMENT LEADERS STAUNCHLY OPPOSE LEGALIZATION

and Police Chief Chris Jenkins, both expressed strong opposition to the legalization of marijuana. Both cited their belief that marijuana use is a gateway to harder drugs. Chief Jenkins noted that he has never met an addict who did not try marijuana before graduating to heroin or cocaine. “Each person is different but when you start chasing a high, do you ever get to the high you want to stop?” Chief Jenkins asked. Sheriff Jenkins agreed, saying “I have yet to run across any person in the course of my duties in 31 years that is using any type of hard drug — from cocaine to heroin to PCP and others — that does not say that the first drug they used was marijuana.” Citing drug addiction and mental health issues that are already prevalent in Culpeper, Chief Jenkins said “we already have a system that is failing addiction.” Citing his role on the Rappahannock-Rapidan Community Services Board, he said the coronavirus pandemic is causing a rise in mental health and substance abuse issues and legalizing marijuana could potentially exacerbate these issues. Sheriff Jenkins and Chief Jenkins also expressed worry about a potential increase in automobile wrecks. Unlike with alcohol, Chief Jenkins said, a breath test is of no use while blood tests are costly, time-consuming and cannot be administered roadside. Additionally, he noted it will take a couple of years to train officers in the area of drug recognition while departments must also obtain and train new K-9s. Chief Jenkins expressed worries

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➤ Marijuana, from Page 6 over the potential rise of black market drug sales in which dealers would undercut legal prices and in turn diminish tax revenue. He also wondered whether legalizing marijuana will open a “Pandora’s Box” that could lead to more issues with youth. With the rise of drugs being laced with fentanyl, Sheriff Jenkins asked: “Why on Earth would we want to just make it easier to have our young children influenced and led down that path by this obvious condoning of the use of marijuana and leading them down the thought process that drugs are OK?” Legalizing marijuana, Chief Jenkins added, will make it more readily available to people who would have never used otherwise. He added that being under the influence leads to crime. Rappahannock County Sheriff Connie Compton declined to comment. NAACP PRESIDENT CALLS FOR MORE ACTION

Culpeper NAACP President Dr. Uzziah Harris said while legalizing marijuana could be a positive action, steps must be taken to reverse the effects of disproportionate and adverse effects the Black community suffered while marijuana was illegal. “I do applaud it but I also do understand that much more needs to be done in terms of providing redress to the African American community for the disparities,” he said. Beyond record expungement, Harris said legalization-related profits should be reinvested in the communities that have suffered. “If you don’t do that then you’ve only taken care of the tip of the iceberg,” he said. Once legalized, he added that issues may remain with marijuana-related policing. As with alcohol, for example, he said a police officer may say they detect the odor of marijuana and determine that the driver is perhaps under the influence. The bill does prevent “using or consuming marijuana...while in a motor vehicle” and allows judges or juries to presume a person has consumed marijuana if an “open container is located within the passenger area.” An open container is defined as any “vessel” beside a manufacturer’s container holding marijuana while a passenger area does not include a vehicle’s trunk. Issues with marijuana, Harris added, have been a “microcosm of larger problems” relating to policing in America. If law enforcement does not protect and serve all communities equally, he said any progressive steps taken are merely band-aides for deep scar tissue wounds. A WIN FOR CANNABIS AS RECREATIONAL DRUG AND MEDICINE

Cherl Crews, an art director and hemp advocate in Rappahannock County, sees this new legislation as a win for cannabis and its use as a recreational drug and medicine. A founding member of the Rappahannock Hemp Collective nonprofit dedicated to advancing the agricultural hemp industry in the region, she added that Virginia’s new bill does little to create opportunity for

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farm-scale marijuana growers. The terms “hemp” and “marijuana” refer to the same species of plant in the cannabaceae family, but hemp contains a tiny fraction of the psychoactive compound THC that is in marijuana. The fiber from hemp is used in the manufacturing of textiles, paper products, oils, rope, insulation, biofuel and a host of other materials. Hemp farming was legalized in the federal 2018 Farm Bill, while marijuana laws have been left under the purview of the states. Crews said she is glad that marijuana, a plant she said “is a hundred percent proactive drug” and not a gateway drug, is finally legal. (Scientists believe more research is needed before they can definitively say whether marijuana does or does not meaningfully increase the likelihood that a user might turn to opioids and other hard drugs.) But Crews feels relief knowing that now, she said, she can smoke marijuana while her friends drink alcohol and “not be judged as a drug addict.” But not everyone agrees, as Judith Hamm, a reader of the Rappahannock News, said while CBD has become very popular and readily available, marijuana should not be legalized. “This creates a lot of household problems. In a family with children and pets, the situations that could arise from the ‘only [four] plants’ could be hazardous. Such a can of worms to be dealt with,” she said. Another Rappahannock resident, who said her son is recovering from a marijuana addiction, commented that legalization is a “very bad idea.” “Ask anyone who is a professional in the field of addiction,” she said. FREITAS EXPRESSES CONCERN OVER ‘REGULATORY STRUCTURES’

Of the three state senators representing Culpeper and Rappahannock counties, Sen. Jill Vogel served as the lone vote in favor of the legalization bill while Mark Obenshain and Bryce Reeves opposed the bill. In the house, delegates Michael Webert and Nick Freitas both opposed the bill. Freitas (R-Culpeper) voted against the new measure, but not because he opposed decriminalizing marijuana. In fact, Freitas said he had wanted to endorse the bill but couldn’t support this one because it gives the state government too much regulatory power. “I never look at these bills as a question of whether or not it’s an endorsement of using marijuana or not using marijuana. Personally I don’t think that’s really the issue,” he told his colleagues during a hearing in February. Freitas added that the problem with the bill is “restrictions that are being put in place.” “I feel as if we are going down a road where the government is going to have such control over a market that it’s not going to be determined by people being able to freely compete within that market but essentially one in which your connection to government officials is going to be the deciding factor on whether or not you actually get to participate,” he said. “And I’m concerned about this sort of approach to regulatory structures going forward.”

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Museum of Culpeper History reopens to the public By Josh Gully CULPEPER TIMES

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Culpeper County's financial contribution to the museum has been the topic during recent board of supervisors meetings. During a March 18 budgetary work session, County Administrator John Egertson polled supervisors' interest regarding allocations for several agencies including the museum. Last year, the county provided the museum $10,000. Pierce explained the county's annual funding amounts to about 10% of the museum's budget and the museum in turn provides free general admissions for county residents. He added that the museum is principally funded by char-

itable community contributions while also depending on revenue from fundraising, shop income, admissions and town funding. Supervisors Tom Underwood and Paul Bates both agreed that they do not support providing the $10,000. Underwood said his opposition lies in the fact that the museum failed to seize opportunities to re-open. While state guidelines allowed museums to reopen last summer Pierce said in February that it remained closed based on available staff resources. He said the museum’s core group of about 15 volunteers’ interest in returning “dropped to practically zero” amid the pandemic. Additionally, he noted that the museum’s entry and exit is in the same hallway, thus preventing six-foot social distancing guidelines. While board Chairman Gary Deal said he is disappointed the museum has not been open, he does not want to penalize an important community facility because of “human error” and “decision making.” Supervisor Jack Frazier suggested keeping the museum’s local funding at $10,000. The supervisors will ultimately decide on whether to give the allocation during upcoming budgetary meetings.

Lifestyle Physicians opens vitamin store in Culpeper

Staﬀ-contributed Lifestyle Physicians will open Lifestyle Physicians Wellness and Vitamin Store in Culpeper on April 12 in efforts to provide the community clinical-grade vitamins and herbal supplements. Dr. Sagar Verma of Lifestyle Physicians noted that certain shelf brand vitamins and supplements do not live up to manufacturers’ promises, noting that issues were discovered in about 40% of vitamins reviewed in a ConsumerLab. com study. Issues ranged from unlisted ingredients, incorrect dosing suggestions and ingredients staying from label listings. With that in mind, Verma said it is vital to provide high-quality offerings to the community. The store’s shelves will be stocked with offerings from trusted laboratories including Designs for Health, Apex Energetics, Vitanica and more. While vitamins and supplements are available on Lifestyle

Physicians’ website, the retail store will allow the wellness center to grow and provide personalized services. Selena Woodson, one of Lifestyle Physicians most successful patients, will manage the store and bring her firsthand experience with Verma’s weight loss and lifestyle practices. The store will be open 10 a.m.6 p.m. Monday-Wednesday and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. The clinic will continue to be open 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Thursday but the retail store will be closed. A 10% discount will be offered through the end of April and customers can enter to win a $250 detox and immune boost gift basket. One lucky customer will receive plant-based, gluten-free supplements just for visiting the store. For additional information, contact Woodson at 540-764-4694, Verma at 540-680-2426 or visit lifestylephysicians.com.

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CulpeperFest will return to EVHS Cyclone Stadium in June By Josh Gully

“Our vendors and community loved the fact that they were able to interact last year and we look forward to expanding our offerings. This year is a year of reconnection, and we look forward to bringing our community, businesses and nonprofits together safely.”

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After being delayed last year due to the coronavirus, the CulpeperFest is returning to June for what promises to be an exciting night of community fun while the great work of local businesses and nonprofit organizations is exhibited. The Chamber of Commerce’s 41st annual CulpeperFest is slated for 4-8 p.m. June 11 at Eastern View High School’s Cyclone stadium. General admission is free with online ticket orders at culpeperfest. com and tickets are $5 at the door. Chamber President/CEO Jeff Say said the chamber is happy to once again be holding CulpeperFest in June and “we’re excited to see everyone, we encourage everyone to come out.” While precautions are being taken to make the event safe, anyone uncomfortable attending in person can view Facebook Live updates that will be broadcast on the Culpeper Chamber of Commerce Facebook page throughout the day. As it was last year, a chamber news release says CulpeperFest “will be socially distanced, but will continue to connect our community and vendors as we navigate

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An aerial view of vendors lined up around Eastern View High School’s track during last year’s CulpeperFest. the COVID-19 pandemic.” Mirroring last year’s CulpeperFest, local businesses and organizations will set up 10-by-10 tents six feet apart around the track. There will also be a one-way entrance and exit propelling a steady flow of traffic around the track. Novant Health UVA Health System Culpeper Medical Center is this year’s signature sponsor and helping ensure

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the event will be as safe as possible. CulpeperFest will also feature emergency vehicles and other vehicle displays, a mini “maker faire” presented by Career Partners, birds of prey demonstrations and education, food vendors, music, give a ways, raffles, prizes, activities and more. If easing regulations allow, Say said some additional attractions may be included. The release says the event “truly embodies what the Culpeper Chamber of Commerce sets out to accomplish each year” in having a “positive economic impact to our community as we keep our dollars local.” “CulpeperFest gives citizens the opportunity to learn more about what businesses offer right here in

Jeﬀ Say Chamber President/CEO our own community,” the release says. Say explained that the format was determined based on the success of last year’s walk-through CulpeperFest and the goal this year is to reconnect the community after a year of isolation. “Our vendors and community loved the fact that they were able to interact last year and we look forward to expanding our offerings,” he said. “This year is a year of reconnection, and we look forward to bringing our community, businesses and nonprofits together safely.” Say added that the event aims to let residents know what is going on in Culpeper and how great of a community it is while promoting the amazing local organizations. For more information, visit culpeperfest.com or follow the event at faceook.com/CulpeperChamber.

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Beer Hound Brewery to honor VSP K-9 killed in the line of duty By Josh Gully CULPEPER TIMES

Virginia State Police K-9 Vader, a 2-year-old Belgian Malinois, was just 2-years-old when he was shot and killed after a high-speed chase in 2018. Once police managed to stop the vehicle, the driver began shooting a gun and struck Vader. Although Vader died much too young, his name will be immortalized in the form of a beer. The Beer Hound Brewery, located at 201 Waters Place, will commemorate Vader’s legacy by naming a beer after him. Matching his heritage, the Belgian-style Vader beer will be on tap beginning April 17. Brewery owner Shirley Amon, whose husband and co-owner Ralph Figgers is a retired trooper, encouraged area law enforcement to stop by on Saturday. “We back the blue because they’re family,” she said. Also on Saturday, a portrait of Vader will be unveiled and remain on display at the brewery. Austin Albright, Vader’s handler who now works in Texas, is making the trip up to Culpeper for the beer unveiling and will reunite with many former colleagues. The Beer Hound Brewery will also be selling commemorative coins Saturday depicting Vader for

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From left, Beer Hound Brewery co-owner Richard Cash Jr., assistant Zach Moss and co-owner Shirley Amon pose behind the bar that will soon be oﬀering up glasses of a beer named in honor of a deceased Virginia State Police K-9. $20 and all proceeds will be donated to help purchase ballistic vests for K-9 officers. Local realtor Dianna Banks will matc the first $500

in coin sales and other fundraising efforts will be underway throughout the day at the brewery. Those wishing to contribute be-

yond purchasing a coin can make donations at the Honor Vader and Support K9s gofundme page at gf.me/u/zpurq3.

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Founded in 1932, Culpeper Farmers’ Cooperative, now called CFC Farm & Home Center, started with 205 members and one store on Wasau Street. Today, there are over 1,800 members and 120 employees across its five retail locations, the on-site fertilizer plant and feed mill. The five CFC stores are located in Culpeper, Marshall, Morrisville, Rappahannock and Warrenton. Learn more about the co-op by dropping in or visiting online. Find CFC Farm & Home on Facebook and Instagram @cfcfarmhome and on the web at www.cfcfarmhome.com. Tiﬀany Scott, CFC Farm & Home Center’s Culpeper location assistant manager, waters some of the ﬂowers for sale at the store. COURTESY PHOTO

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Shenandoah Garden Spot offers all things gardening By Josh Gully Culpeper Times When Greg Garr was eight years old, he started selling produce for $5 a day. That experience 44 years ago fostered a love for botany that

bloomed into him becoming the proud owner of Shenandoah Garden Spot alongside his wife Tammy. Shenandoah Garden Spot, which opened its 410 S. Main St. location in 2010, has a plethora of merchan-

dise that could surely acquiesce anyone’s gardening needs. The shop has veggie plants, trees, shrubs, herbs, fountains, succulents, houseplants, pottery and much more. Then there are Shenandoah Garden Spot’s hanging baskets, which Garr said are so great they “put everybody to shame.” The store’s offerings are produced via a partnership with Mennonite growers in the Shenandoah

Valley, who Garr said “knock it out of the park.” The shop also operates a full-service florist that is available for all occasions from weddings to funerals and everything in between. Garr added that Shenandoah Garden Spot delivers everywhere. Any non-gardeners should fear not, Shenandoah Garden Spot is ➤ See Garden Spot, Page 14

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Belle Meade Montessori School and Farm will offer weekly farm shares from May 14 to September 10. Shares include vegetables raised with sustainable practices, grass-fed and finished beef and lamb, pastured chicken and pork, free-range eggs (no antibiotics, hormones). Students participate in

gardening and caring for the animals. They combine exceptional academics with practical life and responsibility on the farm. Belle Meade Montessori School program begins with age three and goes through high school graduation. For more information, call (540) 987-9748

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a.m.-7 p.m. every day. Mother’s Day, which is always a big sales weekend for the shop, will continue what Garr said has been Shenandoah Garden Spot’s most successful year of all time. While some businesses suffered during the coronavirus pandemic, he said 2020 “was the best year we’ve ever had in our company by leaps and bounds” and the shop is exceeding that performance so far this year. Garr credited that success to God, saying “it’s God’s business and we run it the best we can.” He added that staff tries “to do it right everyday” with big smiles on their faces while selling the best possible products.

here to help. Bring in a photograph of your house, and Garr said staff will provide guidance on how to successfully garden in that location. “We just tell people to come in and have some fun. We can teach a non-gardner how to be a gardner,” he said. Anyone needing to purchase a good Mother’s Day gift, look no further. “Your mama wants you to buy flowers here,” Garr said, adding that Shenandoah Garden Spot will be open 24/7 Thursday-Saturday on Mother’s Day weekend and close at midnight on Sunday. Otherwise, Shenandoah Garden Spot is open 9

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Culpeper Times • November 26-December 9, 2020

R E A L E S TAT E New legislation strengthens ‘conservation purpose’ of land easements By Rachel Needham RAPPAHANNOCK NEWS

In March, Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam signed new legislation into law that will strengthen conservation easements and ensure that they prevail in perpetuity. The bipartisan bill was sponsored in the Virginia House of Delegates by Del. Michael Webert, R-18th, who represents Rappahannock County. Conservation easements are legal arrangements through which private landowners can protect open and working landscapes from development. According to the Land Trust of Virginia, “the landowner still owns their property but the conservation easement is a permanent legal document that gets recorded with the property’s deed and travels with the property even when the property changes ownership.” In Culpeper County, more than 20,406 acres are protected under conservation easements, according

to a 2021 report from the Piedmont Environmental Council (PEC). The new state bill ensures that the original landowner’s intent to protect the landscape is respected even when the land is sold or inherited. “If there’s an ambiguity in the easement that causes a dispute … in which the current owner of the property is challenging the terms of the easement, what the bill would now do is direct the court to preserve the underlying conservation purpose,” said Dan Holmes, director of state policy for the PEC. Holmes said that in writing the bill, lawmakers were reacting to a legal challenge to a conservation easement which came before the Virginia Supreme Court in 2016 called Wetlands America Trust, Inc. v. White Cloud Nine, L.P. “In that case, what the courts decided was whenever there’s a dispute, that the court would rule in favor of the free use of the land,” Holmes explained. “And ul-

timately what that meant was the landowner and specifically whatever they wanted to do that would be impacted by that conservation value. “By the court ruling the way it did, it basically threw out the entire terms of the easement and disrespected the wishes of the original donor and what their intention was and also ignored the fact that … [the landowner] gets a tax credit by protecting the property.” Holmes said that by ignoring the tax credit, the Virginia Supreme Court also disregarded the commonwealth’s financial investments in conservation. The new legislation does not tell courts how to determine the resolution of disputes, but it does require courts to construe the terms of an easement “in favor of achieving the conservation purposes for which it was created.” Passed 100-0 in the House and 30-8 in the Senate, the bill enjoyed widespread popularity among poli-

ticians and conservation advocates alike. “Conservation easements represent a love of the land by the original donor and a significant commitment by the commonwealth to preserve the agricultural, forestal and natural resources of Virginia. This legislation is an essential part of keeping our promise to the donor and the taxpayer,” Del. Webert said in a statement. Pat Calvert, senior policy and campaigns manager for the Virginia Conservation Network said the bill protects “Virginia’s most valuable wildlife habitats, working farms and forests, scenic viewsheds, and cultural landscape assets. “Through the advocacy of our local partners, especially The Piedmont Environmental Council, we are inspired by the protection of Virginia's resource lands both for today’s and our future generations,” Calvert said.

Culpeper Times • November 26-December 9, 2020

Culpeper Police Chief Chris Jenkins in his office.

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Police department receives accreditation again after ‘a rigorous review and evaluation’ By Josh Gully CULPEPER TIMES

The Culpeper Police Department recently earned its sixth national advanced accreditation certification from the Commission on Accreditation of Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA). CALEA is a voluntary international program that demonstrates a department's commitment to excellence, while serving its citizens and showing that the agency meets nationally established best practices, according to a police department news release. Of Virginia’s 340 law enforcement agencies, 34 are accredited while even fewer received the advanced accreditation. To receive advanced accreditation, departments must meet 484 standards outlined by CALEA, establish written directives for the standards and prove compliance with those directives. Police Chief Chris Jenkins noted that CALEA accreditation “is truly the gold standard in public safety and a true testament to the hard work that the men and women of this agency do each day in our community.” He explained the accreditation serves as a “report card” illustrating that the department meets national standards. “We will continue to evaluate the services we deliver, meet with citizens and stakeholders of our community, and listen to them in a continuing effort to make us a better law enforcement agency,” he said.

In the process to become accredited, Jenkins, Maj. Chris Settle and Support Manager Stacey Nicholson appeared before a three-member panel of CALEA commissioners to answer questions about the department and its operations. The commissioners reviewed an assessment report prepared by a two-member team of law enforcement professionals from outside of Virginia. Dr. Michael Webb, a senior core facility member at Capella’s School of Public Service and a retired officer, wrote a 25-page report after conducting 31 interviews and reviewing the department’s policies, practices and procedures. The department voluntarily requested that the assessment team focus on the agency’s use of force policies and reporting, officer wellness, technology, recruitment and retention, and community outreach. Anthony Purcell, CALEA’s president, noted that advanced accreditation is not easy to receive as it requires “a rigorous review and evaluation” of departments along with the adoption of policy and procedural changes. Additionally, agencies commit to ongoing reviews to ensure adherence to that long list of standards. With an advanced accreditation, Purcell added that the community should be confident that the department has gone above and beyond and is “operating under the highest standards in public safety.”

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Culpeper Times • April 15-28, 2021

Culpeper County sets budget public hearing By Josh Gully CULPEPER TIMES

Citizens can share their thoughts regarding Culpeper County’s proposed $191.9 million budget and potential 2-cent real estate tax increase during April 20 public hearings. A 7 p.m. budgetary public hearing will be followed by an 8 p.m. tax rate public hearing. After recent property assessments in which properties increased in value by an average of 12.4%, the current tax rate has been adjusted from 62 cents to 55 cents per $100 of assessed value. Therefore, a two-cent hike would increase the tax rate to 57 cents per $100 of assessed value. With the reassessments, residential properties increased in value by about 14-18% while agricultural, commercial and industrial properties increased by 6-8%. The proposed tax hike was approved for advertisement last month by a 4-3 vote with dissenting supervisors including Kathy Campbell, Tom Underwood and Jack Frazier. The proposed budget has $13.2 million set aside for capital improvement projects including a $5.17 million recreational field house and $3.6 million for the school system. It also doubles each volunteer fire department’s capital improvement funding from $400,000 to $800,000.

Local funding for schools is proposed to increase by $1.54 million, of which $1.25 million will go toward operational costs of the incoming Culpeper Technical Education Center set to open in the fall. The proposed tax increase would create about $1.2 million in revenue and essentially cover those operational costs. County Administrator John Egertson explained that the proposed budget leaves the county $2 million “in the black.” Usually, he explained, excess funds are set aside for future debt payments. This year, however, he proposed placing that $2 million into an account for road projects. Several board members thought that was a worthwhile suggestion, as Supervisor Tom Underwood noted that several county roads were not designed to accommodate current traffic levels and improvements would increase safety while benefiting citizens. Underwood added that he would like to avoid a tax increase if it is possible. Supervisor Jack Frazier said he feels the same way regarding taxes as Underwood, but additional tax revenue could be used for the good of the people. Frazier supported placing $2 million in an account for roads. Upon hearing this train of thought, Underwood said that perhaps Frazier is convincing him to reconsider his position

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on the tax rate. Supervisor Paul Bates also favored placing money into an account for roads, citing that the Virginia Department of Transportation has delayed funding for certain projects until 2026. With

roads already in poor condition, he said they will only worsen over the next five years. After conducting the April 20 public hearings, the supervisors will consider adopting the budget during a May 4 meeting.

Daphne and Schatzi DAPHNE has a doggie rags-toriches story. Once a street urchin in Tennessee, she ended up in a shelter where she was next on the list “to be put down.” Only a whisker away from death, she was rescued by a foster mom. Then her photo on the Internet attracted the attention of a teenager in Massachusetts who said, “Please send her to me.” Daphne was crated up and shipped in a large van to New England with other “rescues.” She survived it all and settled into a busy household full of strange and new things. One of her first culinary discoveries was French fries, left on the dining room table for her personal taste test, or so she thought. Never underestimate the power of French fries to shape a lifestyle. Since that initial tasting, Daphne has become a French food snob. She demands homemade dog food, but will accept specialty brands. Just not run-of-the-mill grocery store stuff. To remind her of her humble beginnings, her family has added Cosette to her name, Cosette being the messy, smelly, and skinny street urchin in Victor Hugo’s Les Miserables. Daphne has never seen Les Miserables, so she couldn’t care less. She continues to let her owners know she expects to be carried when taken on an outing. An outing, in her opinion, should include a dog-friendly café or a dog-friendly store. She loves car rides and cushy pillows, but she also adores people. If I made her sound like a prima donna, forgive me. She’s a real face licker and can’t stand to be left alone. One more thing. Daphne is passionate about treats, several times a day. When her humans try to ignore her requests, she circles them like a shark and makes a funny oinking sound until they deliver.

CALLY TALES Cally

There’s an idea I can use, as I like my treats too, and want them served before my regular meals as appetizers. Lately I have been standing like a doorstop in front of the treat cupboard to plead my case, but circling like a shark might bring quicker results. I don’t know how to do the funny oinking sound that Daphne does, but maybe there’s a tutorial on YouTube. SCHATZI

SCHATZI is my Dachshund friend who loves adventure -- like a sail boat ride, whenever and wherever she can find one. She tells the story of patiently waiting for her humans to spiff up their sail boat and do needed maintenance. But when it was almost time to don her life jacket and jump on board, nature called. She quickly jaunted up the hill to a grassy area. Business finished, she picked up speed on the downhill run, hit the long dock running, and leaped toward her boat. SPLASH. A miscalculation. She paddled like a champion, but she was thirty yards from shore with short legs and only senior-citizen energy. As her head went under, her Mistress jumped in the stagnant water and swam to her rescue. Once on shore, Schatzi got the CPR treatment from her Master, followed by a fast trip to a nearby vet’s clinic. The staff agreed to stay beyond closing time to treat her, and after a complete examination and two injections, the soaked and shaking Schatzi was homeward bound. She considered herself one lucky dog. I understand she returned to her perky self in a day or two, and hasn’t ruled out another sailboat adventure if the offer is made. These are real adventures about real dogs. Not even a talented cat like me could make up such stories. Next time I will tell you about Barney and maybe Chelsea. In the meantime, go to Reigning Cats and Dogs on Davis Street and buy some treats for your favorite four-legged friends. And pick up a copy of Cally Goes to the Dogs. That’s my latest book – until the next one.

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Culpeper Times • April 15-28, 2021

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04/15•04/28

WALK FOR HOPE 4TH ANNUAL 5K

PATRIOT’S DAY CEREMONY

The fifth annual Walk for Hope is scheduled for 8 a.m.-noon April 17 at Yowell Meadow Park, rain or shine. In memory of Ben Long, the walk supports of those affected by depression, substance abuse or suicide. The walk will feature a quilt raffle, music, face painting, community coalitions, food and water. All proceeds are used for suicide awareness efforts, youth scholarships and support for surviviors. There is a $25 registration fee. Preregister on eventbrite.com and search “living the dream.”

Virginia Sons of the American Revolution President Jeff Thomas will collect and bless Virginia. soil to be spread on the mass grave of Virginians killed at the Battle of Waxhaws. The event is scheduled for 11 a.m. April 17 at the Culpeper Masonic Cemetery. This year the soil will be taken from land given by and the Burial place of Gen. Edward Stevens.

TOWN PARK CLEAN-UP

The Culpeper County 2A group will meet 8 a.m.-2 p.m. April 17 at Yowell Meadow Park to clean up trash and debris at Yowell Meadow Park. Those interested should bring gloves, a hat, closed-toe shoes and debris-clearing tools. CC2A also asks that you bring children’s books to donate to the park’s lending library.

YOUNG PROFESSIONALS TOWN PARK CLEAN UP

The Culpeper Young Professionals will host a park clean up 9:30 a.m. April 23 at Yowell Meadow Park. FREE TAI CHI CLASS AT PARK

A free tai chi class open to the community will be held in Yowell Meadow Park 9 a.m. April 24. This class will be taught by Powell Wellness Center instructor Thunder Lane.No experience with tai chi is necessary. Anyone interested in trying this ancient practice is welcome

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A new interactive online calendar is featured on the Culpeper Times website, as well as on our sister local/regional news websites (InsideNoVa, Rappahannock News). This robust feature greatly increases the exposure of events, reaching audiences in our county, adjoining communities and throughout the Washington metro area. It's easy for readers to sort and find the events they are seeking. We are moving events submissions online. The print calendars in our newspapers are going to be compiled from the events listed in the online calendar. Please add your events here: www.insidenova.com/culpeper/events/ and click the red "Promote Your Event" button at the top of the page. After entering the event information, a series of options will be presented to enhance your listing for a fee, if you choose. You need not select any of these to have a basic listing included in our calendar.

to join. Tai chi nurtures a mindbody connection that can promote relaxation. Practiced regularly, it can support flexibility, strength, energy and stamina. Questions about the class may be addressed to Whitney Propps at PWC, wpropps@culpeperwellness.org or 540-445-5388. THE WICKED BOTTOM CROSS COUNTRY 5K AND HALF-MILE FUN RUN

The 12th annual Wicked Bottom 5K is set for May 1 at Lenn Park. Preregistration cost $30 for the 5K and $10 for the half-mile and will close on April 11, which is the last day people

can receive event t-shirts. After April 11, costs to register increase by $5. All of the net proceeds help fund amenities at Lenn Park. To register, visit https://tinyurl.com/323kjskb. KICK FOR A CAUSE

The Culpeper Young Professionals is hosting a charity kickball tournament May 15 at Lenn Park. Registration is $10 per person or $100 per a team of 10 and proceeds will be donated to the Groundwork Project. The winning team will also receive a $250 cash prize. Visit https://tinyurl.com/4uyvekj5 to register a team or https://tinyurl. com/bptbm9st to register as a player.

Virginia puts J&J vaccine on hold, CDC investigates reports of rare blood clots By Rachel Needham

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Virginia’s public health officials announced Tuesday morning that the state will temporarily stop administering doses of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, following reports of very rare but severe blood clots. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released a statement early Tuesday recommending the pause. “This is important, in part, to ensure that the health care provider community is aware of the potential for these adverse events and can plan for proper recognition and

management due to the unique treatment required with this type of blood clot,” the agencies said. An advisory committee will convene on Wednesday to investigate six cases of blood clots within two weeks after receiving the vaccine. According to a statement released by the Food and Drug administration, “All six cases occurred among women between the ages of 18 and 48, and symptoms occurred 6 to 13 days after vaccination.” Latest numbers from the CDC show that more than 6.8 million Americans have gotten the Johnson & Johnson shot. The Richmond Times-Dispatch on Tuesday morn-

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Culpeper Times • April 15-28, 2021

PROPERTY TRANSFERS These property transfers for March 2021 were provided by the Culpeper County Assessor’s Office. Appreciation is extended to W. Jason Kilby and his staff. March Top Dollar Deal: Cedar MTN District, $1,400,000. The printing of this list is made possible by ReMax Crossroads of Culpeper. Catalpa District 3/1: Thomas, Brent A and Wife to Trexler, Brandon and Wife; 1.27 acres located at 11326 Amsterdam CT, $450,000 3/2: McDermett, Marilyn J to Silvas, Pablo and Other; 3.89 acres located at 5595 Docs RD, $370,000 3/9: Crane, Stuart A JR to Carpenter, Karen Reece and Other; 37.36 acres located near Stonehouse Mountain RD, $265,000 3/10: Janney, John K and Wife to Stuart, Matthew Carrington and Wife; 1.38 acres located at 14545 Woodland Church RD, $252,500 3/15: Settle Excavating & Construction INC to Wingo, Christina; 4.77 acres located at 10422 Cherry Hill RD, $521,151 3/19: Seale, William H JR to Kemper, Matthew E; 5 acres located near Korea RD, $114,000 3/22: Straight, Michael to Doyle, John and Others; multiple parcels located near Eggbornsville RD, $207,000 3/22: Young, Roger Dean to Fortunato, Daniel J and Other; 3.20 acres located at 12336 Eggbornsville RD, $389,500 3/23: Thomas, Bruce W and Wife to Taber, Joseph W IV and Wife; 2.14 acres located at 11332 Brinker CT, 400,000 3/30: Melton, Kevin S and Wife to Elias Rivera, Oseas Ernesto; 10.01 acres located at 10258 Black Bear TRL, $500,000 3/31: Jenkins, Michael R and Other to Brymer, Todd Andrew and Other; 10.02 acres located near Stonehouse Mtn RD, $169,000 Catalpa Town District 3/10: Garcia, Jasmine L to Smith, Tina; .09 acres located at 134 W Fairview RD, $269,000 3/11: Yelken, Michael T to Pro Culpeper LLC; .26 acres located at 1016 Hendricks ST, $300,000 3/23: Jordan, Adam and Other to Desabais, Dean E and Wife; .12 acres located at 1641 Addie LN, $284,000 Cedar MTN District 3/1: Rudolph, William L and Wife to Helmick, Baxter James and Wife; 3 acres located at 9009 Kirtley TRL, $425,000 3/2: Proper, Stephen and Wife to Allison, Rodney Reneau JR and Wife; 1 acre located at 12052 Winston RD, $210,000 3/3: Dawson, Paul Louis to Bennett, John J and Wife; 13.53 acres located at 9071 Maple Lawn LN, $1,400,000 3/5: Business Resources LLC to ODW Real Estate LLC; 1 acre located at 19065 Industrial RD, $385,000 3/11: Henderson, Alexander Putnam and Wife to Vega Aguilera, Ann Maria; 3.02 acres located at 8516 Kirtley TRL, $335,000 3/12: Pizzulo, John P and Others to Singh, Amandeep and Other; 12 acres located near Wilhoite LN, $25,000 3/15: Lamas, Cinnamon and Husband to Pollok, Anthony Mark Wayne and Other; 1 acre located at 20546 Dove Hill RD, $225,000 3/15: Herrington, Nathan T and Other to Fisher, Adam W and Wife; .13 acres located at 12011 Live Oak DR, $389,900 3/17; Baca Caballero, Haydy F to Lamas, Ernesto and Other; .55 acres located at 19536 Williams DR, $305,000 3/18: Cole, David Allen and Other to Williams, Franklin; 1.55 acres located at 7208 Kirtley TRL, $225,000 3/23: Trigon Homes LLC to Goins, William Reed and Wife; 1.24 acres located at 9289 Blackbird Loop, $394,707 3/23: Barfield, Charles A to Jarez, Victor and Other; Multiple parcels located near Somerville RD, $105,000 3/30: Bennett, James L and Wife to English, Marion Ann; 1.9 acres located at 9317 Blackbird Loop, $440,000 3/30: Stepp, Bradley Scott to Haggadone, Randall and Wife; 3 acres located near White Oak RD, $45,000 Cedar MTN Town District 3/1: Bowman, Carl Douglas and Wife to Armstrong, Matthew Lee; Townhouse located at 540 Cromwell CT, $201,365 3/12: Campbell, Geraldine H to McClure, Donna D; .15 acres located at 733 Ripplebrook DR, $315,000 3/26: Crowe Properties LLC to Murray, Calvin J III; Townhouse located at 604 Bridlewood DR, $220,000 East Fairfax District 3/2: Waddle, Charles and Other to Langston, Christina A: Townhouse located at 1916 Crepe Myrtle LN, $252,000 3/3: Summers, Jerry R and Wife to Elliott, Stephen; .28 acres located at 1110 Meander DR, $259,900 3/8: Schneider, Lynn Marie to Mohammad Alzoubi, Mohammad Salman; Townhouse located at 1955 Silver Star LN, $292,000 3/9: Linker, Justin to Portilla Gonzales, Mario E and Other; .23 acres located at 729 Saddlebrook RD, $363,000 3/10: Jenkins, Ronald C JR to Lanau, Nathalie; .14 acres located at 1938 Martina Way, $330,000 3/15: 3337 LLC to Town of Culpeper; .28 acres located at 603 E Spencer ST, $450,000 3/15: Berry, Nicole and Husband to Combs, Kelly Brant and Wife; .26 acres located at 708 Electric AVE, $484,000 3/15: Johnson, Marie Payne to Newman, Blake and Wife; 1.54 acres located at 501 S East ST, $695,000 3/19: Stockton, Christina M and Husband to Brenco Properties LLC; .30 acres located at 1160 Meander DR, $250,000 3/19: Cortese, Christopher Thomas to Diethorn, Regis Michael JR and Other; Townhouse located at 2037 Cotton Tail DR, $275,000 3/24: Deitrik, Michael and Wife to Fischer, Michael Klobe and Other; .13 acres located at 1912 Juniper DR, $411,000 3/30: Lunceford, Taylor A and Other to Lopez, Wilber R Vasques and Wife; Townhouse located at 2274 Blue Spruce DR, $251,500 Jefferson District 3/1: Anderson, William g and Wife to Choi, Chon Ho; 1.54 acres located at 8595 Rixeyville RD, $90,000 3/4: Prince, Madeleine B to Palacios Condori Manuel A; 1.63 acres located at 16139 English Setter CT, $375,000 3/10: Kile, Barbara A to Fultz, Thomas Albert and Wife; 11.49 acres located near Haverford DR, $155,000 3/12: Bozzelli, Craig K and Other to Day, Richard Anthony and Wife; 25.55 acres located near Waterford RD, $160,965 3/15: Perry, Richard to Roscigno, Americo G; 1 acre located 3015 Donnington CT, $549,900 3/17: Rose, Joel K and Wife to Kearns, John; 2.12 acres located at 14553 Thickett Ridge LN, $350,000 3/17: Honeycutt, Margaret to Vickers, James Franklin III and Wife; 10 acres located near Pembroke CT, $135,000 3/18: Kirby, Regina B and Other to Constable, Anthony J and Other; 1.38 acres located at 18019 Lee HWY, $310,000 3/22: Moffett, Janet C to Schaeffer, Brent Allen and Wife; 2.01 acres located at 2090 Leehigh DR, $405,000 3/25: Ross, Thomas James II to Trigon Homes LLC; multiple parcels located near Oak Shade RD, $358,900 3/25: Ross, Thomas James II to Tigon Homes LLC; 5.02 acres located near Scottsville RD, $90,000 3/29: Ross, Thomas James II to Caliber Homebuilders INC; 10.01 acres located near Silk RD, $155,000 3/30: Hervas, Germania I and Other to Carpenter, Lawrence D and Other; 2.85 acres located at 10328 Jamesons Mill RD, $345,000 3/31: Willis, Dewey D to Fischer, Karl and Others; Multiple parcels located near Brown LN, $199,914 3/31: Ross, Thomas James II to Hylton, Richard E Jr; Multiple parcels located near Rhodes LN, $287,000 3/31: Lewis, Rhett and Other to Gonzalez, Enrique and Other; 1.17 acres located at 19017 Ryland Chapel RD, $350,000 3/31: Caliber Homebuilder INC to Scott, Dara W; 5.18 acres located at 17267 Oak Shade RD, $418,124.30

Salem District 3/1: Jenkins, Michael R and Other to Funk, David Brian and Wife; 10.08 acres located near Mountain Sky CT, $160,000 3/1: Tolson, Edmund F to McGinnis, Angela Lynn and Husband; 2.91 acres located at 17338 Hawthorne AVE, $610,000 3/2: Combs, Frederick Lee and Wife to Myers, Carolyn A and Others; 2.34 acres located at 8260 Tinsley PL, $545,000 3/2: Underwood, Thomas S to Smith, Robert W and Wife; 14.33 acres located at 5122 Hazelmere LN, $71,670 3/3: Jenkins, Michael R and Others to Joiner, William C and Wife; 4.11 acres located near Stonehouse Mountain RD, $119,000 3/4: Johnson, Robert L to Houston, Craig; 9.04 acres located at 8932 Old Stillhouse RD, $448,000 3/4: Kincheloe, Joseph C JR to Pfeilsticker, Kevin L and Wife; 10 acres located near Reva RD, $125,000 3/4: Unger, Michael J and Wife to Franklin, David Tyler; 1.57 acres located at 4042 Novum RD, 232,000 3/5: CTS Properties LLC to Trigon Homes LLC; 7.27 acres located near Covington Home PL, $138,300 3/5: CTS Properties LLC to Trigon Homes LLC; 2 acres located near Covington Home PL, $99,500 3/5: Jenkins, Michael R and Other to Keller, Geoffrey R and Wife; 10 Acres located near Mountain Ridge Way, $175,000 3/8: Thames, David B and Wife to Atkinson, Joshua J and Wife; property located in Culpeper & Madison Counties near Hoover RD, $190,000 3/9: Yates, Gregory M to May, George E II and Wife; 17.42 acres located at 7435 Sperryville Pike, $530,000 3/12: Jenkins, Michael R and Other to Corl, Craig A and Wife; 3.63 acres located near Stonehouse Mountain RD, $120,000 3/15: Brugoto, Oliver and Wife to Russell, Daniel Adam and Wife; 10 acres located at 10440 Sperryville Pike, $619,900 3/15: Vose, Martha H and Husband to Blumenstock, Kenneth A and Wife; 4.22 acres located near Covington Home PL, $118,000 3/19: Thompson, Douglas M and Other to Goldsmith, Robert and Wife; 3.78 acres located near Rillhurst DR, $115,000 3/19: Dove Jenkins, Samantha Paige to Settle, David A and Wife; 10 acres located near Detwiler LN, $100,000 3/22: Jenkins, Michael R and Other to Funk, Trevor N and Wife; 10 acres located near Mountain Sky CT, $160,000 3/22: Dellermann, Martha J to Kunke, Kayla E and Husband; 5.16 acres located at 14423 Bridle CT, $415,000 3/26: Barrett, Shaun Patrick to Smith, Michele Rene; 5.50 acres located at 10470 Sperryville Pike, $440,000 3/29: Glasker, Samuel J to Crone, Jamaal and Other; 6.86 acres located at 9480 Sperryville PIKE, $340,000 Stevensburg District 3/1: Yoder, Paul G and Wife to Rodriguez, Ruben Monroy; 1.05 acres located at 12243 Mt Zion Church RD, $415,000 3/1: Raven Home Buyers LLC to Gebhardt, Lynette K and Other; 3.42 acres located at 13048 Mt Zion Church RD, $299,999 3/2: Senngen, Keith T and Other to Anderson, Carl W JR and Other; 2.03 acres located at 12307 Robin RD, $415,000 3/2: Matue, Jose and Wife to Taylor, Cody Lewis and Other; .96 acres located at 12297 Jamesons Mill RD, $279,900 3/4: ML-Virgil LLC to Jefferson Homebuilders INC; multiple parcels located near Beaver Creek CT, $465,000 3/5: McNamara, Roger N and Other to Revilla, John David II and Wife; 1.74 acres located at 18454 Brenridge DR, $472,000 3/9: Trible, William E JR and Other to Delaney, Richard TR and Other; 4.80 acres located near Privet DR, $67,100 3/10: Loar, Sandra Hodge to Bulinda, Wayne P and Wife; 10 acres located at 20295 Tucked Away PL, $515,000 3/11; Deane, Mark T and Wife to Loar, Sandra H; 10.07 acres located at 17006 Black Oak DR, $569,000 3/15: Carter, David Hurst Jr to Coster, Mark W and Wife; 5.26 acres located at 25006 Eleys Ford RD, $580,000 3/22: Pardee Virginia Timber 2 LLC to Williams, Dereck Kenneth and Wife; 57.03 acres located near Eleys Ford RD, $259,900 3/22: Foster, Guy E III and Wife to Arnold, David R and Wife; 8.02 acres located at 27108 Church LN, $487,000 3/30: Esposito, Bryan to Griffin, Stanley Wayne; .91 acres located at 23851 Batna RD, $255,000 3/31: Dwyer, Herbert E and Wife to Kirk, Larry A; 4.03 acres located near Mt Zion Church RD, $105,000 West Fairfax District 3/2: Oak View condominium to Westward Properties; Multiple parcels located near Oak View ST, $434,500 3/8: Sona INC to Baluyut, Mary and Other; .27 acres located at 842 Keswick DR, $445,900 3/9: Carpenter, Patricia to Harris, Nigel Ajani Benson and Wife; .42 acres located at 185 Lesco BLVD, $294,900 3/9: Tamrakar, Surya to Preston, Warren and Other; .16 acres located at 676 Holly Crest DR, $285,000 3/10: Mitchell, Roger W JR to Cardenas, Kathleen; .25 aces located at 915 Sperryville Pike, $175,000 3/11: NVR INC to Cox, David Michael JR and Wife; .27 acres located at 817 Keswick DR, $403,110 3/12: Beasley, Claudia J to Charapich, Katherine Strickland; .27 acres located at 502 W Scanlon ST, $150,000 3/15: Hedddings, Berle and Wife to Lynch, Adam Stevens and Wife; .29 acres located at 460 Kearns DR, $335,000 3/15: JEDD LLC to Settle, Christopher Brown and Wife; 5.65 acres located near Zeuswyn DR; 185,000 3/15: Milo, William M JR to Ramos Rosario, Daniel Enrique E and Wife; .28 acres, $455,000 3/15: Watson, Marianne E to Doll, Daniel and Wife; .23 acres located near S Blue Ridge AVE, $81,000 3/15: Sona INC to Shanor, Raymond and Other; .27 acres located at 848 Keswick DR, $381,750 3/15: Herdman, Jennifer Johnston to Brown, Richard S III; .23 acres located at 1021 Scarlet LN, $440,685 3/15: Mihalek, Daniel A and Wife to Watts, Michael J; Townhouse located at 895 Persimmon PL, $264,900 3/16: Flores, William to Flick, Racheal and Husband; .23 acres located at 823 Autumn Ridge RD, $469,000 3/17: Clatterbuck, Greg to McCabe, Douglas A; Townhouse located at 853 Gallows CT, $215,000 3/22: Roper, Rita M to Hart, Bennie L and Wife; .23 acres located at 450 Blossom Tree RD, $335,000 3/24: Hendrick, Shane M and Other to Deal, Jason L and Wife; .14 acres located at 684 Hunters RD, $399,000 3/26: Adams, Justin and Other to Quinn, William JR and Wife; .16 acres located at 605 Hunters RD, $415,000 3/29: NVR INC to Menefee-Campbell, Marie and Other; .25 acres located at 144 Wayland Manor DR, $441,520 3/30: NVR INC to Hickman, Nicholas Allen and Other; .23 acres located at 140 Wayland Manor DR, $403,880 3/30: Ferguson, Jerry L to Sherman, Edwin K Jr and Other; 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Serendipity comes in many different forms; situations, people, and even places. Like the town of Remington, VA. My first introduction to Remington was the Corner Deli. About five years ago, I was on my way to a mechanic, and the GPS took me through town. I saw this brick building on the corner and wanted to stop for lunch later. Unfortunately, it was snowing too hard on the way back, and I could not stop. I did go back a few months later for one of the best Reubens I have ever had! A couple of years later, I was part of a 5K Planning committee. We met at the Remington Town Hall. Through these meetings, I learned there was more to the town than a Sarah Langland deli and DMV. Technically there is no serendipity (finding unexpected joy, luck, or surprise) with the people I met; I knew I'd meet people who cared about their community. What I did not expect was to find a new career and friends. During the planning, we had big and small pockets of serendipity. Like asking a potential sponsor for a small donation of bags, and they say they want to make a large donation too! But I did not truly appreciate how much serendipity I was going to discover in Remington. After a day of canvassing for sponsors of the 5K, James Steele, owner of Steele Insurance Agency, talked to me about the possibility of working for him. I didn't have any expectations other than a way to increase my market. This opportunity turned into a career. Now I am on the path to own an agency of my own. My friend, Monika, found serendipity in Remington too. She has a home-based business. During a policy review, it was discovered her business was not appropriately protected. This realization had her thinking about how many people she knows in similar situations. James suggested she think about becoming a commercial insurance agent to help people like her. A few months later, she had her license and found a career she wasn't looking for and loves. I have enjoyed working with

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Remembering General Edward Stephens By Charles Jameson, President CULPEPER MINUTE MEN SAR

Most people today know Patriot’s Day as September 11th, marking the anniversary of the terrorist attacks in 2001. The American calendar actually has two Patriot’s Days, one of which is much, much older as it commemorates the Battles of Lexington and Concord which were fought on April 19, 1775, 246 years ago. This Patriot’s Day is a public holiday in both Maine and Massachusetts. In fact, the City of Boston has each year since 1897 organized the Boston Marathon on the third Monday in April to coincide with Patriot’s Day. We too in Culpeper have reason to celebrate Patriot’s Day with patriots of our own. I would now like to introduce you to General Edward Stevens who, in my opinion, did not get his just due for his service and is well worthy of honor this Patriot’s Day. General Stevens was born in Culpeper in 1745 and joined the Culpeper Minute Men in 1775 after the Virginia House of Burgesses called on all counties to raise militia forces to defend Virginia. In Dec. 1775, Stevens as a lieutenant colonel commanded a battalion of Riflemen with the Culpeper Minute Men at the Battle of Great Bridge. Although this skirmish was small in comparison to other battles during the American Revolution, it had dramatic consequences. By kicking the British out of Virginia, it allowed Gen. Washington to use Virginia. to move men and supplies north or south. Stevens distinguished himself in the battle and was given command as Colonel of the 10th Virginia Regiment in the Continental Army in Nov. 1776. General Washington being his direct commander. Stevens would serve as Colonel of the 10th Virginia Regiment for a little less than 2 years, resigning in 1778. During that time he received public praise from General Washington for cutting off the British during the American retreat from the Battle of Brandywine as well as his performance in the Battle of Germantown. This didn’t end Stevens’ involvement in the Revolution. In 1779 he became Brigadier General in the Virginia Militia. He took 700 men to join General Horatio Gates’ army in the south. As a member of this army they fought in the disastrous battle at Camden, South Carolina, where by all accounts they did not fight well. Stevens seriously thought about resigning again but was persuaded to continue his service by the newly appointed southern commander Nathaniel Greene. Greene had Stevens send out a research party to check on river crossings, depth of water, rocks and where boats could be found. This recon of the North Carolina back country allowed for the strategic

“This gallant officer and upright man served his country with reputation in the field and Senate of his native state. He took an active part and had a principal share in the war of the Revolution, and acquired great distinction at the battles of Great Bridge, Brandywine, Germantown, Camden, Guilford, and the siege of York; and although zealous in the cause of American freedom, his conduct was not marked with the least degree of malevolence or party spirit. Those who honestly differed with him in opinion he always treated with singular tenderness. In strictly his integrity, honest patriotism, and immovable courage, he was surpassed by one, and had few equals.”

Charles Jameson withdrawal of the American forces from South Carolina which also drew British General Cornwallis further and further from his winter quarters in 1781. The American forces were fortunate that a swollen Dan river ended up stopping the British advance. The Americans were likely in for a confounded drubbing if it wasn’t for the knowledge gained during that recon. Shortly after the crossing of the Dan River, Stevens led his militia at the Battle of Guilford Courthouse on March 15, 1781. Stevens had positioned his militia behind the North Carolina militia. When the North Carolinians broke, throwing down their weapons and running at the beginning of the battle, the British took chase and ran up into Stevens riflemen who were positioned behind the North Carolina militia. The Virginia Militia held their position, but during the battle Stevens was wounded in his leg. After the battle Stevens returned to Virginia to recover. General Stevens was in

Charlottesville later that same summer as a member of the Virginia State Senate when Jack Jouett rode into town to warn the Virginia legislators that the British under Lt. Col. Banastre Tarleton were approaching to capture what remained of the Virginia Government. Thanks to Jack Jouett and his ride they all lived to see another day. General Stevens would recover and later lead a brigade of 750 men at the Siege of Yorktown seeing the Revolutionary War to its very end. General Stevens died on Aug. 17, 1820 and is buried in Culpeper Masonic Cemetery on land he donated. Stevens Street in Culpeper is named in honor of Gen. Stevens. We will honor Gen. Stevens with a new SAR granite Patriot Marker on Sat. Apr. 17, 2021 at 11 am. The excavated soil will be blessed and placed in an urn to be carried to South Carolina. In May that soil will be spread on a mass grave of those Virginia soldiers killed at the Battle of Waxhaws. The Culpeper Minute Men Daughters of the American Revolution sponsored and placed a monument to Gen. Stevens on Oct. 15, 1931 at Guilford Courthouse State park in Greensboro N.C. Mrs. Byrd Leavell, Regent at that time, was in charge of the unveiling program. One final reflection on General Stevens comes from his very peers in the epitaph on his grave marker: “This gallant officer and upright man served his country with reputation in the field and Senate of his native state. He took an active part and had a principal share in the war of the Revolution, and acquired great distinction at the battles of Great Bridge, Brandywine, Germantown, Camden, Guilford, and the siege of York; and although zealous in the cause of American freedom, his conduct was not marked with the least degree of malevolence or party spirit. Those who honestly differed with him in opinion he always treated with singular tenderness. In strictly his integrity, honest patriotism, and immovable courage, he was surpassed by one, and had few equals.”

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The local real estate outfit formerly known as EXIT Realty is now operating under eXp Realty. owner Mike Butters explained in a Facebook post that the franchise agreement with EXIT came to an end. “Leaving the great folks at EXIT was the hardest part, but we hope to stay connected and wish everyone all the best,” he said. “Other great news is that all of our agents also made the move too! We look forward to many years of continued service to our community.” CCPS RECOGNIZES LONG-TIME EMPLOYEES

On April 12, the Culpeper County School Board recognized employees who have worked for the schools for 30-plus years. Two employees - elementary school teacher Carylyn Minor and bus driver Lucy Timbers - have been employed for four decades. Pamela June Clatterbuck and Shirley Corbin were recognized for their 35 years of service. Eight employees Yvette Renee Patton, Alice Broyles, Glenda Gum, Robert Hauman, Susan Hauman, Jennifer Burriss, Melissa Jenkins and Kimberly Berry - were recognized for their three decades of service. THE CULPEPER FOOD CLOSET – NEED OF THE WEEK

The Culpeper Food Closet’s needs of the week include: canned meats (treet, Spam, chicken, tuna, ham, corned beef hash, Vienna sausage) and Helper Meals with meat included. The Food Closet provides food and personal care items for Culpeper families, individuals and seniors in need. For more information, visit ststephensculpeper.net, call 540-825-1177 or email culpeperfoodcloset@gmail.com. HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS SELECTED TO ALL VIRGINIA CHOIR

Easter View and Culpeper County high schools have 14 students who were selected to either the All Virginia SSAA and SATB Choir. They include Shannon Fowler, Alexandra MacKeown, Lia Fowler, Tyler Bowyer, Catherine “Noelle” Brown, Olivia Mills, Michael Nunber, Riley Tanner, Ava Conway, Taylor Walker, Lloyd Davis, Rebecca Green, Victoria Jenkins and Lauren Kube. Several local students were also

selected as an All Virginia Choir alternate including Brent Bowler, Emmaline Bowler, Kayleigh Dugger, Ashley Roa Martinez, Olivia Searle, Eduardo Ortega Aguilar, Jack Flemming, Calvin Lennon, Bryce Robinson, Abigail Shrader and Avery Ward. CULPEPER CONTRACTOR DIES AFTER FALL FROM TREE IN SPRINGFIELD

A 45-year-old Culpeper man working as a contractor for a tree service company died April 4 after falling from a tree at a home in the 6500 block of Rivington Road in Springfield. Officers were called to the scene at 2:24 p.m., where they learned Mauro Cruz Cortes of Culpeper had been 40 to 45 feet above the ground cutting off tree limbs. He was secured to a tree limb that he was standing on, when that limb broke and he fell to ground, Fairfax County police said in a news release. Rescue workers pronounced him dead at the scene.

afternoon wreck in Orange County, Virginia State Police Public Information Officer Sgt. Brent Coffee says. Madalyn T. Grant died at the scene of the wreck on Zachary Taylor Highway just north of True Blue Road. Grant, who was not wearing a seatbelt, was northbound on Zachary Taylor at 2:41 p.m. when her 2003 Honda Odyssey rear-ended with a 2015 Kenworth tractortrailer that was also traveling north. The tractor-trailer stopped for another vehicle that was making a left turn. The impact occurred as the tractor-trailer began moving. The driver of the tractor-trailer, a 28-year-old male, of Midlothian, VA, suffered minor injuries and was transported to UVA Medical Center for treatment. He was wearing a seatbelt. CULPEPER COUNTY SUBMITS THREE PROJECTS FOR CONGRESSIONAL FUNDING

The Board of Supervisors recently submitted three projects to

be considered for the congressional Community Project Funding program, which allows a district’s representatives to submit 10 projects for consideration. The supervisors submitted projects that would provide $100,000 worth of technology equipment at the incoming Culpeper Technical Education Center, a $250,000 commercial AirCare services project, and a $200,000 Carver Center roof replacement. COUNTY OKS $461K FOR SCHOOL COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT

The Culpeper County Board of Supervisors recently approved a $461,550 purchase of a bi-directonal amplifier system to improve emergency communications at county schools. This equipment, which will be installed by Lord & Company Technologies, Inc., will allow schools to enhance signal strength to help ensure that first responders can remain in contact with each other during an emergency.

SHERIFF’S OFFICE WARNS OF PHONE SCAM

The Culpeper County Sheriff ’s Office reported in a Facebook post that the office has received numerous calls about an active string of phone scams that are occurring in the county and town. The post states that some victims reported that the caller identifies themselves as Shawn Walters with the Culpeper Sheriff ’s Office. The number appearing on some of the victims’ caller IDs is being spoofed to read 540-727-7520, which is the sheriff's office administration number. The victims of these scam calls are being told that they have active federal warrants and their social security number is compromised. They are then asked to obtain prepaid debit cards and provide those numbers to the caller to avoid being arrested or to clear up the pending actions against them. Sheriff Scott Jenkins strongly suggests that residents immediately report the person/number of interest to the Federal Trade Commission (1-877-382-4357). Residents may also call the office’s dispatch center non-emergency number at 540-7277900. STEVENSBURG WOMAN DIES IN WRECK

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Four women graduated from employees to owners when they purchased The Pier, which they proudly note is the first bar-restaurant combo under sole female ownership in Culpeper’s history. The four owners - Devin McCallum, Rebecca Gillispie, Samantha Crow and Brooke Lange - range from 25-31 in age and have all worked at the establishment since graduating high school. They consider The Pier home, and when the business went up for sale they did not want to see it change for the worse or fall into a stranger’s hands. There have been slight changes such as a new logo and shortening of the name from The Davis Street Pier to its commonly referred nickname in The Pier. The menu has also undergone minor changes but still focuses on American-style seafood offerings and steak. The building is for sale and they hope to purchase it and bring about more changes such as adding an outside deck.

Crow said the partners also want to focus on the fact that The Pier is “a family-style restaurant that can have fun at night.” In pursuing that goal, kids eat for free on Monday. Other activities at The Pier include live music Thursday-Saturday and eventual karaoke Wednesdays. When they were employees, Lange explained that the four co-owners were always brainstorming fun events to host and exciting specials “so it was the perfect time for us to step up and kind of just take over and bring the dreams to reality.” They are excited to become a part of the downtown business community and thanked other business owners for extending massive amounts of support and encouragement. The Pier, located at 302 E. Davis St., is open 11 a.m-8 p.m. Sunday and Monday, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Tuesday, 11 a.m.-midnight Wednesday-Friday, and noon-midnight Saturday.

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Nearly 20% of Culpeper County residents have received at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine, marking a major milestone in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic. Nearly 30% of all Virginia residents have received at least one dose, according to the Virginia Department of Health, and nationwide, the number of people who have received at least one dose is nearing 150 million — roughly 47% of the overall population. Still, experts don’t yet know exactly when our nation will reach the magic number of inoculations to achieve herd immunity and end the pandemic altogether. But the science is rapidly evolving and the results from studies into the vaccines continue to improve our understanding of how well the vaccines work. While experts don’t yet know how long vaccine immunity will last — and therefore whether the COVID-19 shot will become an annual vaccine, like the flu shot — there’s a lot they have learned in the past few months. HERE’S THE LATEST ON WHAT WE KNOW ABOUT THE VACCINES AVAILABLE IN THE US:

Moderna and Pfizer vaccines could be 90% effective against SARS-CoV-2 infection Just this Monday, researchers at the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released the results of a study of 3,950 US health care workers, first responders and other essential workers. The study looked at the effectiveness of the Moderna and Pfizer vaccines against infections of SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes the COVID-19 illness). While the clinical trials showed both vaccines were effective at preventing disease caused by SARSCoV-2, the new results from this study indicates that the vaccines are also effective at preventing the infection in the first place. This is highly significant because it could mean the vaccines are effective at preventing transmission. One dose of Pfizer vaccine could be enough to protect against “silent COVID” Preliminary research pub-

lished in early March by a group of researchers at the University of Cambridge in the UK suggests that a single dose of the vaccine manufactured by Pfizer-BioNTech reduced instances of asymptomatic coronavirus infections by a factor of four. Researchers analyzed the results of nearly 8,900 COVID-19 tests taken by health care workers in the UK. The results have not yet been peer reviewed.

Pfizer vaccine is 94% effective in the real world An Israeli study found that 7 days or more after the second shot, the two-dose Pfizer vaccine was 94% effective against COVID-19 disease and 92% effective against severe disease. The results, consistent across all age groups, were also tested at a time when the more deadly British variant (B.1.1.7) was circulating in Israel, suggesting the vaccine is effective at preventing disease from that variant, too. mRNA vaccines may be less effective against South Africa variant B.1.351 Researchers in France published the findings of a small-scale study of SARS-Co-V-2 antibodies against viral variants. The results showed that antibodies from people who had recovered from the virus were reduced by 60% after nine months. Antibody levels from fully vaccinated individuals were 14 times lower against the B.1.351 variant than against the original strain. The authors said their study indicates that the B.1.351 variant “may increase the risk of infection in immunized individuals.” Moderna said in early February that there was a “sixfold reduction” in its vaccine’s effectiveness against the South Africa variant. AND HERE’S WHAT WE KNOW ABOUT ‘NATURAL’ IMMUNITY

People over 65 are more likely to get COVID-19 twice A team of researchers in Denmark scoured millions of COVID-19 test results and found that six months after infection, antibodies against the virus were 80% effective. However, that number was 47% in individuals over 65, significantly lower than the aggregate.

Antibodies last up to several months Two different studies, one in Wuhan, China and the other in France, indicate that antibodies begin to disappear nine months after a COVID-19 infection. The Chinese study took blood samples from more than 9,500 people and found that of them, only 7% had been infected with the virus. Of those that had been infected, 80% had been asymptomatic and only 40% had detectable antibodies. The French study took blood serum samples from 58 individuals who had recovered from COVID-19. Of those 58 serum samples, those from individuals who had recovered within the previous nine months were able to stave off infection. However, those that had been infected more than nine months prior were less successful, with only 40% of the samples being able to neutralize the South Africa variant (B.1.351). The body’s immune system remembers how to make antibodies for at least six months According to research conducted at Rockefeller University in New York City, once an individual has recovered from a COVID-19 infection the number of immune cells programmed to make antibodies, called memory B cells, remain in the body for at least six months. This means that even if the antibodies themselves are no longer active, the memory B cells would kick in to produce more antibodies if the immune system were reinfected. FOR NOW, THE CDC CONTINUES TO URGE CAUTION

The US CDC discourages medium- or large-sized gatherings and to follow state and local guidelines. In Virginia, the Governor’s Office released guidance last week that relaxed some restrictions, but didn’t completely lift them. • The maximum number of people allowed at a social gathering is now 50, and the maximum number of people allowed to gather outdoors is 100. • Indoor and outdoor entertainment and public amusement venues may operate at 30%

capacity. • The Governor’s Office has said that spectators at recreational sporting events should not exceed 100 people or 30% capacity indoors, whichever is less. Outdoor sporting events should not have more than 500 spectators. As for safety of gathering privately in households, the CDC has issued the following guidance. Vaccinated households can mingle together The CDC has determined that the risk of COVID-19 transmission is very low among fully vaccinated adults who are not wearing masks or social distancing. “For example,” the website says, “if you are fully vaccinated, it is likely a low risk for you to invite other fully vaccinated friends to dinner inside your private residence.” A vaccinated household can mingle with one unvaccinated low-risk household The CDC continues to recommend that vaccinated and unvaccinated individuals alike wear masks in public to prevent the spread of COVID-19. However, the CDC has recently said that “if the unvaccinated people are from a single household that does not have individuals at risk of severe COVID-19, they can visit with fully vaccinated people indoors, without anyone wearing masks, with a low risk of SARS-CoV-2 transmission.” That means fully vaccinated grandparents can visit their unvaccinated healthy children and healthy grandchildren without wearing masks or physical distancing as long as none of the individuals involved are at risk for severe COVID-19. If any of the unvaccinated individuals at a private gathering are at risk for severe COVID-19, all attendees should practice social distancing, wear a well-fitting mask and make sure they are in a well-ventilated space. For more information on the latest guidelines, visit the website for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention at https://www. cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/ vaccines/fully-vaccinated-guidance.html.

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Batter up Right, eyes locked steady on the ball, this Culpeper Little League player makes steady contact on opening day. After spring season was called off last year at the onset of the coronavirus, 10 tee ball teams took the field April 10 as young baseball players learned the basics of the game at the Culpeper Sports Complex. Below left and right, it was all smiles for these players on the Culpeper Little League Reds and Tigers as they hustle down the first base line after making contact in the batter's box. PHOTOS BY IAN CHINI

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