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CULPEPERPALOOZA Locals rock out at music festival 10

+ Block party coming downtown 4 + Real estate tax proposed unchanged 6

+ VDOT hosting hearing on roundabout 12 + Chamber Advantage 24

WHAT’S HAPPENING Walk4Life to be held in Culpeper 27

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International Peace Run travels through Culpeper A quick look around our community WHAT’S HAPPENING

Strawberry festival coming this Spring Messick’s Farm Market at 6025 Catlett Road, Bealeton will host a Strawberry Festival from 10-5 p.m. on May 8, 14, 15, 21, 22, 29 and 30. The festival will host strawberry picking, barrel train rides, hayrides, bounce pillow, kids tattoos, candy drop, goats and more. On May 8, moms get a free scoop of custard for Mother’s Day. Admission is $12 per person, $6 per senior and children under 3-years-old are free.

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Spanberger speaks, tours Culpeper In dual congressional visits, Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger toured the police department and spoke about internet access. ➜ Full story | Pages 3, 18

Culpeper’s missing kids

Children relocated to Culpeper from the Southern Border continue to turn up missing. ➜ Full story | Page 3

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Harita Davies of New Zealand and Marina Pak of Russia/Ukraine run through downtown Culpeper on April 25 as a part of the Sri Chinmoy Oneness-Home Peace Run, an international organization that travels across the world, running in torch relays to express a longing for peace.

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The community rallied to make a CCHS student’s dream come true for his 17th birthday. ➜ Full story | Page 8

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In a time where war rages across Ukraine, parts of the Middle East and Africa, the Sri Chinmoy Oneness-Home Peace Run gives hope that one day those places will see peace.

On April 25, the peace call came knocking on Culpeper’s door.

The international organization, which travels across the world running in torch relays to express a longing for peace, sent both a women’s and men’s relay team to run down Culpeper’s Main Street with its lit torch held high.

Taking turns at each stop, runners Harita Davies of New Zealand and Marina Pak of Russia/ Ukraine took on Culpeper following a visit to a

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Montessori school in Charlottesville earlier that afternoon.

Since being founded in 1987, runners have visited over 150 nations and territories with their message.

The runners are currently on the Southeast Loop until April 29. The route started in New York and will circle through Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

To see where runners are in the United States, go online to https://www.peacerun.org/us/. See where runners are internationally, go online to https://www.peacerun.org/eu/.

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Culpeper’s missing kids About 10 kids have runaway from local placements after arriving from the Southern Border Typically, when a child is reported missing, the community turns out in droves to help find them. Search parties, tracker dogs and helicopters set off to find the often scared and alone youngling.

For some of the children missing who were relocated to Culpeper from the Southern Border, the goal to reunite them with their sponsors seemingly is doomed from the start.

During a tour of the Culpeper Police Department on April 14, Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger heard from officers who feel like their hands are tied when it comes to finding the 10 children who were relocated to the community.

The United States Department of Health and Human Services’s Office of Refugee Resettlement transfers custody of unaccompanied minors crossing into the United States to sponsors located around the country.

Kids are often placed with sponsors who have some connection to their family or home country community.

In 2020, DHS referred 15,381 unaccompanied minors to ORR. In 2021, 122,731 were referred.

In 2017, HHS processed 40,810 unaccompanied minors. Former Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Steven Wagner testified in May 2018 to a Senate subcommittee that of the 7,635 children placed with sponsors between October and December 2017, 6,075 stayed, 52 had moved, 28

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“All of them pretty much within 30 days are leaving the sponsors’ home and they just disappear. We have no idea where they are.

Norma McGuckin Culpeper Police Department Sergeant

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Fredy Gustavo, 13, was last seen at his maternal aunt’s residency in Culpeper on February 7. had run away and five were deported.

The remaining 1,475 children were unaccounted for.

In their process in accounting for children, ORR performs a voluntary phone call 30 days after a minor is placed with a sponsor, however, the sponsor can choose whether or not to pick up the phone.

“All of them pretty much within 30 days are leaving the sponsors’ home and they just disappear,” said Culpeper Police Department

Sergeant Norma McGuckin. “We have no idea where they are.”

The sponsors have communications with the children’s biological parents who say their children are safe but not disclosing their locations to law enforcement, she continued. The parents explain the children are still in the United States and are working to send money back to their home countries.

“You’re left in this circumstance where these children are unaccounted for,” Spanberger said.

“They might be being abused. They might be in bad situations.”

Major Chris Settle, who explained the department isn’t even notified when the juveniles are resettled in Culpeper, said files containing integral information to locate the minors such as DNA and fingerprints are being withheld by ORR. “Whenever I call them and ask, ‘Can you share demographics of the children (in order to help find them),’ they say they can’t give me that because they are under the federal government,” McGuckin said.

In order to get demographic information and other identifying information such as fingerprints, she continued, she must contact U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), who supplies her with information from when the child first arrived at the border.

“So you’re supposed to find the child but you have no ability or information to find the child?”

Spanberger asked.

“Correct,” McGuckin said.

Consequently, they've been unable to find any of the missing children, McGuckin said.

Fredy Gustavo, 13, was last seen on Feb. 7 at his aunt’s resident in Culpeper. He was last seen wearing a black/green sweatshirt with the Monster energy drink emblem on the front, black Puma jogger pants with stripes on the sides and green tennis shoes. It is believed that he may have been picked up by Juan Caal Ical in a gray 4-door sedanstyle vehicle. Their destination is ➤ See Kids, Page 4

Spanberger visits police department, advocate for bill The hours-long tour gave insight into daily struggles, successes.

After introducing a bipartisan bill aiding local law enforcement earlier this year, U.S. Representative Abigail Spanberger on April 14 spent time meeting with Culpeper Town Police touring the facility, listening to some of the challenges and triumphs officers face.

“The department’s been very helpful in giving us a law enforcement perspective on some of the challenges that you all have been facing on the ground,” Spanberger said.

The Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) on the Beat Program Reauthorization and Parity Act would increase funding for police departments, help raise officer wages and assist with hiring by reauthorizing the COPS on the Beat Grant Program for the next 10 years and nearly triple its funding.

Spanberger sat in on the department’s morning roll call where she then spoke about her passion for law enforcement and being a bridge from the federal government to the resources the department needed.

Prior to receiving a tour of the department’s multiple divisions and units from Major Chris Settle, Spanberger met the department’s Peer Support K9, Gracie.

In 2019, Lt. Brittany Jenkins, Sergeant Norma McGuckin and Sergeant Andy Berry attended the Professional Leadership Academy, which sparked a passion in creating a mental health resource for their fellow officers. The group with the guidance of Chief Chris Jenkins created the Culpeper Police Department’s Peer Support Team, ➤ See Spanberger, Page 12

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Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger looks at body cameras worn by Culpeper Police Department officers.

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Block party coming downtown on Saturday Guests will be able to listen to music, enjoy games and drink beer.

Join Culpeper Renaissance Inc. from noon-5 p.m. on April 30 for Culpeper’s New Gnarly Neighborhood Block Party.

“Our team has been hard at work to create this amazing block party for our community,” said Gnarly Culpeper Block Party Committee Chairperson Jennifer Hoehna. We love seeing the streets of Culpeper filled for events downtown. What more could you ask for than a perfect day downtown full of beer, wine, great food and music?”

Taking place in Downtown Culpeper’s Depot District, this event will feature local craft beer, cider,

wine, live music from The Judy Chops and The Will Overman Band, food trucks, local artisans, lawn games and fun for families.

The festivities will kick off with the Americana, country sounds of The Will Overman Band, based out of Nashville. The Judy Chops, from the Shenandoah Valley, round out the day with a high energy show, blending elements of swing, blues, soul, rocka-billy, classic country and western, with rock and roll.

Enjoy local brews for purchase from Culpeper’s very own Far Gohn Brewing Company, Beer Hound

Brewery and WAR Craft Brewery.

Iron Pipe Alewerks, 6 Bears & A Goat Brewing Company, Brothers Craft Brewing and Devil’s Backbone join the line-up as well.

Wine lovers are not forgotten as a selection of wines will also be available! Whether you’re craving BBQ, Mexican, Southern fare, seafood or ice cream, the festival food vendors have created delicious menus to pair with your beverage of choice!

Culpeper’s Gnarly Block Party will host local artisans, plus enjoy a variety of lawn games with prizes for adults, and a kids’ area with games,

a caricature artist and face painting!

Advance tickets are $15 and may be purchased at Vinosity, Far Gohn Brewing Company or online at https://culpeperblockparty. eventbrite.com. Tickets will also be available for $20 at the gate on the day of the event. Those under 21 are FREE. All food and beverages are available for purchase.

For more information on the Culpeper Gnarly Block Party, please contact Culpeper Renaissance at (540) 825-4416 or go online to www. culpeperdowntown.com.

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When the sisters spoke after he had been reported missing, McGuckin said, Gustavo’s mother became angry as she explained he was not missing but had left to begin working. Gustavo is rumored to be in Tennessee, McGuckin said.

According to HHS, in 2021, approximately 72% of children 10:56 AM

referred were over 14-years-old, and 66% were boys. The countries of origin were primarily Guatemala, El Salvador and Honduras.

Like Gustavo, most of Culpeper’s missing children are from Guatemala.

Following the tour, Spanberger said she will be following up on

how to help the department and others around the 7th District facing resettlement issues.

“If it’s a problem here in Culpeper, obviously, it’s a problem everywhere,” she said. “I’m really appreciative of the department bringing it to our attention.” maria@culpepertimes.com

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Gustavo arrived in Culpeper three years ago and attended county schools before he presumably ran away. When his sponsor, his maternal aunt, discovered he was missing, she called police as is suggested by ORR. 2022_Gnarly_TIMES.pdf 1 4/11/22

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“It really makes a difference in a person’s life for someone who could not see colors since birth.”

Press, who also specializes in difficult cases in adults and children as well as sports vision, has a curiosity and passion for innovation. So much so, he started his own contact lens company and pioneered other firsts by developing a tinted soft contact lens, which was later sold to Ciba Vision - the largest eye care device company in the world.

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, children began learning virtually via computers, and when possible, adults began to work from their home office.

Due to the increased screen time, Press began to notice a big difference in eye strain and eye problems.

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County real estate tax proposed unchanged If passed, the tax rate would remain at 55 cents.

The Culpeper County Board of Supervisors considered during a meeting on April 19 both the proposed real estate and passenger vehicle tax, which projects good news for residents as one is projected to stay the same and the other decreased.

According to numbers provided by the county, staff is proposing to maintain the real estate tax rate at 55 cents and proposing to reduce the personal property tax rate for passenger vehicles from $3.50 to $3 for fiscal year 2023.

The total real estate tax is made up of 47 cents for the general fund and 8 cents for the fire and rescue levy.

The fire and rescue levy funds the County Emergency Management Department and funds 100% of the operational costs for the Culpeper County

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Volunteer Fire and Rescue Association.

A house in Culpeper, for example, assessed at $375,000 with a real estate tax rate of 55 cents per $100 would cost $2,062 per year to the homeowner.

In comparison to the same home with different tax rates found in surrounding counties, the homeowner would pay $3,499 per year in Fauquier, $2,775 per year in Madison, $2,737 per year in Rappahannock and $2,700 per year in Orange counties.

“As you can see by the attachments, we have maintained our Tax Rates while still being able to build many quality of life Projects for our community,” Board Chairman Gary Deal wrote on social media.

He listed CTEC, the Fieldhouse, the Sport Complex Fields Lights, Ru-

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ral Broadband Expansion, the George Washington Carver Center, the new Early Head Start Building and the Affordable Housing project as major initiatives that the county has been able to make a reality.

“We are planning for the future and we are involved in economic development initiatives that will allow us to take on future projects such as refurbishing a school, or building a school if needed, and assisting our Fire & Rescue Association,” he continued. “There are great things happening in Culpeper!”

A car in Culpeper, for example, assessed at $25,000 with a personal property tax proposed at $3 would cost $750 per year to the owner.

In comparison to the same home with different tax rates found in sur-

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rounding counties, the homeowner would pay $862 per year in Fauquier, $900 per year in Madison, $812 per year in Rappahannock and $875 per year in Orange counties.

At the regular May 3 meeting, the board will consider adoption of the tax rate, adoption of the FY 23 operation and capital budget, adoption of the capital improvements plan and approval of an appropriation resolution.

Since the tax rate was advertised as such, the board cannot adopt a rate any higher but it can be reduced.

In FY 2021 in Culpeper, the county budget totaled $179.1 million with a 62 cents tax rate. In FY 2022 with a budget of $191.9 million, the rate dropped to 55 cents. maria@culpepertimes.com

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CFC Farm & Home Center has five retail locations as well as a fertilizer plant and feed mill at its Culpeper location, to better fulfill the needs of homeowners, local farmers and livestock owners. Now in its 90th year, the Co-op has been serving local homeowners and agricultural producers since 1932. “(The feed mill) can make feed exactly to the specifications of what a single producer needs,” said CFC Farm & Home Center Marketing Manager Rachel Waggie.

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Dreams come true Special needs CCHS student meets mayors for his birthday BY

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When he’s not going to school, working six days a week at Chick-fil-A or spending time with family, Kameron Morey is helping people. For his 17th birthday, though, his community decided to give back to him.

“He is well known around the school because he is just a joy and a delight,” said Morey’s reading teacher at Culpeper County High School Mandy Harper. “He’s like sunshine wherever he goes.”

With the help of Morey’s mother Mae Dominguez-Morey, Harper posted on her Facebook page about their plans to do something special for his birthday this year. She asked readers to go to Chick-fil-A on April 21 and wish him a happy birthday.

Harper also put out a call to anyone who had connections to Mayor Frank Reaves or former Mayor Michael Olinger to see whether they would be willing to come too.

As a part of Harper’s class, she in-

structs students to complete journal prompts. Morey, she recalled, always finds a way to interweave his dreams and goals, which include becoming the mayor of Culpeper.

“I would love to make his wish come true to meet the mayor,” Harper thought when planning the surprise.

Both Reaves and Olinger private messaged Harper and told her they were going to make it happen.

On the day of Morey’s birthday as he worked in the drive-thru, cars began to roll up with cards, balloons, songs and even banners. Little did Morey know, though, his dream of meeting Culpeper’s mayors was on the horizon.

Since Morey was in the seventh grade, Dominguez-Morey remembered, he has been interested in all things mayor after watching the television and movies where the mayor played an important role. He’d always ask what the duties of a mayor and how he’d like to someday hold that position.

“One day when he was in eighth grade, he said, ‘One day, I’m going to be the mayor of Culpeper,’” Dominguez-Morey said.

She blew it off at first but when Morey started to get into politics, she knew he was serious. ➤ See Mayors, Page 12

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Former Mayor Michael Olinger and current Mayor Frank Reaves visited Kameron Morey on April 21 for his 17th birthday.

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Give Local Piedmont: A Significant Impact on Local Nonprofits Give Local Piedmont, a 24-hour online fundraiser that benefits nonprofits across Fauquier, Culpeper, Madison, and Rappahannock counties, is approaching its ninth annual event on May 3. To date, it has raised more than $7 million for dozens of nonprofits, and for many participants, this event is the biggest fundraising day of the year and can make or break an organization. Here are a few examples of how Give Local Piedmont donations have impacted participating nonprofits.

CULPEPER COUNTY

Since 1988, Culpeper Housing and Shelter Services (CHASS) has been providing rapid, immediate help to Culpeper residents facing homelessness. CHASS tackles homelessness in three ways: keeping people in their homes by helping cover expenses like utility bills and rent; providing permanent affordable housing for low-income families and financial assistance for rapid re-housing; and sheltering people without homes in their 15-bed shelter. In 2020, CHASS permanently housed and/or prevented homelessness for 110 people and

To date, it has raised more than $7 million for dozens of nonprofits, and for many participants, this event is the biggest fundraising day of the year. sheltered, happy, and healthy for as long as it takes to find their forever home.

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housed 260 people in hotels through the COVID-19 emergency hotel housing program.

RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY

The Rappahannock Animal Welfare League (RAWL) is committed to an energetic rescue program. Funded almost entirely through donations and largely staffed by volunteers, RAWL is often the first stop for unwanted and stray dogs in Rappahannock; their adoption program seeks to rehabilitate and rehome every dog that comes to their door. Thanks to donor support, RAWL is able to vaccinate, spay/neuter, and microchip all dogs before adoption; and keep dogs

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The Clifton Institute is dedicated to preserving the natural beauty of our region and protecting land and wildlife from the disruptions of climate change through conservation work, education, and deep research into best practices for farmers, government agencies, and other land management. Clifton Institute plants both literal and figurative seeds—they run educational programs for kids and adults to foster the next generation of nature protectors. In 2020, Clifton Institute planted 2,000 seeds from 79 species of native plants and served 631 students through 23 family hikes, 31 school programs, and 4 weeks of summer camp.

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For 39 years, Madison Emergency Services Association (MESA) has been a critical part of life in Madison County. Through three main programs—a food pantry, a thrift store, and emergency material support—MESA fills the gaps that too many families would otherwise fall through. They cover needs that many of us may not even think of, like free lunches in the summer for kids who would normally get free lunch at school, or help paying for gas for folks to get to work. In 2020, MESA served 5,236 individuals through the food pantry and provided 772 individuals with emergency support for rent, utility bills, firewood, diapers, and more.

More than 150 nonprofits are registered for Give Local Piedmont this year, and they’re counting on the generosity of residents to help them continue their good work. Visit givelocalpiedmont.org in the next few days to browse all of the nonprofit participants and learn more about them. Then on May 3, log on again any time between 12:01 a.m. and 11:59 p.m. and select the nonprofit(s) to which you want to donate. The process is quick, simple, and secure, and every donation helps! Remember that all nonprofits will receive a portion of the PATH Foundation’s generous $100,000 bonus pool as well as have the opportunity to win additional prizes.

In each of the past two years, Give Local Piedmont has raised over $1 million for nonprofits. Mark your calendars for May 3 to ensure that milestone is reached again in 2022!

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HIGHLIGHTS • Discovery-oriented, joyful learning • Small class sizes & rural campus setting • Music & visual arts • Drama & public speaking • Interscholastic sports

CONTACT ADDRESS Angie Olds, Director of Admissions 13775 Spicer’s Mill Rd Orange, VA PHONE (540) 672-1010

Inspired by the school’s mission to cultivate and nurture joyful, lifelong learners, Grymes Memorial School students actively learn through exploration and discovery.

Grymes is a co-educational, independent day school nestled on a 42-acre rural campus in Orange, VA. With 152 students enrolled in Junior Kindergarten through 8th grade, Grymes is a welcoming community where every child is seen, known, and loved - boasting an average of six students per one teacher, and an average class size of 15.

“Our small size is truly one of our biggest strengths,” said Grymes Memorial School Director of Admissions and Marketing, Angie Olds. Small classes create

an avenue for personal attention to ensure students are supported as they master skills to excel both in class and beyond. “We have a very dedicated, enthusiastic, and caring faculty here,” continued Olds.

“They’ve created an environment where kids can still be kids. There’s a unique balance of structure, freedom, challenge, and play found here.”

This is reflected in the balance of core subjects and a mix of “Specials” classes including art, music, and Spanish plus library activities.

Music, visual arts, drama, and public speaking are daily pursuits.

In addition, students have physical education five times per week and recess twice a day. Students in all

grades present a class play each year, and beginning in Kindergarten, every student participates in the Declamations program by selecting a poem and later reciting their selection onstage for school, family, and friends. “All of this helps students become more confident public speakers, which sets them up well for the world beyond Grymes,” Olds said.

Grymes also offers interscholastic sports teams ranging from basketball and soccer to cross country, lacrosse, and field hockey in addition to various after-school clubs and activities throughout the school year. Field trips in every grade including Montpelier, Grelen, The Fralin Museum of Art, and Wil-

liamsburg, take learning beyond classrooms.

At heart, the very foundation of a Grymes education encourages students to keep the school’s four pillars - honor, respect, responsibility and kindness - in the forefront of their minds as they walk the hallways, perform on stage, compete on playing fields, and ultimately carry the pillars with them as they graduate and move on to high school.

Grymes Memorial School is now enrolling for the 2022-2023 school year. To tour the campus, please contact admissions@grymesschool. org or call 540-672-1010.

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VDOT hosting hearing on roundabout Public invited to learn more about project; comments accepted through May 9 The Virginia Department of Transportation invites the public to attend an upcoming design public hearing for the proposed project to reconstruct the existing stop signcontrolled intersection of Route 3 ➤ Spanberger, from Page 6 which is composed of a group of eight officers and Gracie.

As a former federal law enforcement officer, Spanberger said she wasn’t surprised about what she heard and saw throughout her time with the officers, but said she did find the complexity of their body cameras interesting.

Besides salary and benefits, the department’s largest annual expense is its body camera technology and storage of data, Settle explained.

"It's every dollar well spent," he continued.

The cameras, produced by international police technology firm Axon, operate via WiFi, which is connected to a hotspot outfitted

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(Germanna Highway) and McDevitt Drive in the town of Culpeper as a roundabout.

The public hearing is scheduled for 5-7 p.m. on April 28 at the VDOT Culpeper District office auditorium at 1601 Orange Road, Culpeper.

In the intersection’s current configuration, traffic turning from McDevitt Drive onto Route 3 is controlled by a stop sign, while traffic on Route 3 is free-flowing.

This proposed project, which is fully

funded through the state’s SMART SCALE process, will reconstruct the intersection as a single-lane roundabout to enhance safety and improve traffic flow.

At the open house style-hearing, VDOT staff will be available to discuss the project and answer questions.

The public can review project plans, ask questions and obtain information about the project’s timeline, cost and travel impacts, as well as provide feedback on the project orally or in

writing.

Construction is expected to begin in winter 2025.

Written comments can also be submitted by mail to Justin Cooner, Project Manager, 1601 Orange Road, Culpeper, VA 22701 through May 9. Email comments can be sent to Justin.Cooner@VDOT.Virginia.gov.

Visit https://www.virginiadot.org/ projects/culpeper/route-3-mcdevittdrive-roundabout.asp for more information about this project.

in every squad car. While cameras can be manually turned on by the officer, Settle continued, the cameras also turn on if the overhead lights or Taser are engaged and if the squad goes above a certain speed.

Upon approaching a scene, Settle explained, part of protocol includes officers alerting subjects they are being video and audio recorded, in turn anything they do or say can be held against them in court.

“I hadn't thought about or have never had anybody talk about the value of verbalizing to people, 'You're on camera. I'm recording this,'" Spanberger said.

As the tour continued, Spanberger met one of the department’s coresponders, John Bankas.

Co-responders are employees of

Rappahannock Rapidan Community Services who are embedded with police to de-escalate scenes with clients in crisis. Responders also provide resources for further help and follow-ups.

Bankas works with the area’s homeless population to parents struggling to raise their children.

"On site, (it's) deescalation," he said. "But to come here (for a followup), that's when the work begins."

“Thank you for the work you do,” Spanberger said.

Both Settle and Bankas drove home the need for more availability of inpatient facility beds for patients in crisis.

"The lack of beds is creating an environment where they're not safe to go home, they're not safe to be on

the streets, the state mental health system doesn't have a bed for them, so the only alternative we have is jail," Settle said. "It's a sad situation."

"We're making our communities less safe by putting these people who need services back in the community because there's a lack of beds."

Before visiting Davis Street boutique Green Roost to discuss the impact of the Paycheck Protection Program, Spanberger went on a ridealong where she learned more about the hurdles Culpeper’s officers face on the streets.

"I think the department is doing a lot of really amazing things focused on mental health, not just in the community, but also for officers,” she said. maria@culpepertimes.com

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HIGHLIGHTS • Pet & child friendly • Excellent customer service • Community service oriented • Affordable & unique merchandise

CONTACT ADDRESS 107 E Davis Street Culpeper, VA PHONE (540) 829-0100 It is Reigning Cats and Dogs, and pottery and t-shirts, and jewelry and blown glass, and plush pets, and luxury items for pets at 107 East Davis Street. Reigning Cats and Dogs was founded almost 18 years ago, and has evolved from a pet themed boutique, for royal pets and their loyalowners, to a gift shop that not only sells original, one of a kind, hand-picked treasures but does so while also giving back.

Monica Chernin, the proprietor of Reigning Cats and Dogs has practiced law in Culpeper for 31 years, but carves out time to pop into the shop, confer with her store associates and get to know her customers and humans. Chernin considers the store to be her ‘happy place’ which is a contrast to the seriousness of her law practice which helps people in crisis situations.

Customers are welcome and encouraged to bring their pets into the shop as long as they are healthy and well-behaved. Chernin said they have hosted everything from dogs to cats, ducks and pigs, a miniature horse, hamsters and sugar gliders, rabbits,

ferrets and even a bearded dragon.

The store attracts a diverse clientele, and all are welcome.

Chernin has welcomed her staff’s children to spend the first year of their lives in the store, so mamas and babies do not lose valuable bonding time. When stressed, you will sometimes find her rocking babies at the store.

The staff at Reigning Cats and Dogs will fawn over customers’ pets, treat them to healthy snacks and will gladly become personal shoppers to find the perfect item for the pets and humans on your gift list.

Pets will feel pampered, as they are custom fitted for collars, harnesses, and clothing, that not only suits their coloring but also their personality.

Customers will appreciate the unique customer service and attention lavished on their fur children.

Shopping can be exhausting and appetite stimulating, so once pets are decked out in their new gear, their parents can browse the shop’s wide array of American-made pet food and treats. Chernin said the shop

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has a personal relationship with the companies from which they buy their edibles, so there are no surprises when it comes to quality or ingredients. Reigning Cats and Dogs is dedicated to the quality of food products provided to customers, that they do not stock anything that has ever been subject to a recall.

Not to leave the humans feeling left out in the doghouse, the Davis Street store carries hand-selected necessities and gifts that are made primarily in the USA or are fair trade and produced for social good. Not only does your purchase satisfy a need that the customer has, but also impacts others who are in need by providing jobs or monetary relief.

One such company donates their profits to provide feminine hygiene products to girls in third-world countries, while another company employs Indigenous women who make a fair wage. More recently, Reigning Cats and Dogs brought in products made in Ukraine or in support of Ukraine. The profits from those sales will be donated to war relief.

Reigning Cats and Dogs also supports local causes. On May 1, the shop will host a May Day Pet Wreath Workshop at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. for pet lovers to create a pet wreath, followed by a professional Spring Pet Portrait session by Blessed Dreams Photography. All of the profits will be donated to the Culpeper Humane Society.

During the event, patrons will have an opportunity to browse all of the newest product lines and to view the shop’s more human-focused treasures like local handmade art, pottery, and jewelry.

“We want people to support local shops, so we support local and artists,” Chernin said.

Shopping locally is important to Chernin and her staff. While the shop offers excellent and knowledgeable customer service, the prices are kept as low as possible to encourage return shoppers. People think that big box stores are less expensive, but that is far from the case. At Reigning Cats and Dogs, they want everyone to shop outside the box – and enjoy what Davis Street has to offer.

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Museum of Culpeper History to hold textile workshop The Museum of Culpeper History will host a workshop in May on how to creatively reuse textiles.

First it will offer a Quilting Workshop from 9-4 p.m. on May 14.

Learn how to creatively reuse textiles to repurpose them into a variety of fashion and home decor items at an allday workshop. Project options include pillows, totes, and purses, in addition

to other works on view for inspiration.

The cost is $50.

The program will be held in the Parish Hall at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church at 115 N East St,

Culpeper. For more information, supply list, and registration, go online to https://culpepermuseum. com/textiles-reimagined/ or call 540829-1749.

CCPS early education registration opens

Children who turn 4-year-old on or before Sept. 30 and meet Virginia Preschool Initiative income requirements are eligible to attend pre-school. Registration does not guarantee placement. The VPI Coordinator will schedule a follow-up meeting with parents, as additional documentation will be required. Pre-school programs are dependent upon federal, state and local funding.

To register your child, go online to www.culpeperschools.org.

Children who turn 5-years-old

on or before Sept. 30 are eligible to attend kindergarten. School attendance for 5-year-olds is not compulsory. If a parent wishes to wait until the child is six years old to register for kindergarten, the Division Superintendent must be notified in writing.

To register your child, please visit: www.culpeperschools.org. To complete online registration, you will need the following information to meet Virginia Department of Education enrollment requirements, (VDOE Requirements):

• your child’s birth certificate • your child’s immunization record • custody paperwork (if applicable) • proof of residence • School Entrance Health form (physical) The Health Department does physicals by appointment only; call (540) 829-7350 to make an appointment. If you are unsure which school your child should attend, call the CCPS Transportation Office (540) 825-5446.

St. will temporarily continue to maintain limited appointment only in-person services until mid-June 2022.

The office building is undergoing renovations to improve customer experience, as well as creating safer and more secure spaces for customers and employees.

Employees of the office continue

to work remotely until the building opens.

People living in Culpeper, Rappahannock, Madison and Fauquier counties are served by the Culpeper Social Security Office and are encouraged to utilize SSA’s online services at www. socialsecurity.gov.

Most Social Security services

are available to the public online at www.socialsecurity.gov and with a my Social Security account. And most Social Security services do not require the public to take time to visit an office. People may create their my Social Security account, a personalized online service, at www.socialsecurity.gov/myaccount.

Culpeper County Public Schools opened registration for preschool and kindergarten.

Social security office limits appointments The Culpeper Social Security Office, located at 1014 S. Main

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Crowds turned out to celebrate some of Culpeper’s best live music, craft beverages, food and community programming at Culpeperpalooza on April 23. The day-long festival was filled with music collaborations, special guest artists and performances.

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Spanberger advocates for rural internet The discussion focused on a bi-partisian infrastructure bill.

Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger conducted a high-speed internet summit on April 19, focusing on improving Virginia customers’ connectivity in rural areas.

The summit was held at the Culpeper County Library, a place where many local families and students gather if they do not have access to reliable high-speed internet.

Approximately 33% of households - or 4,300 homes - in Culpeper County do not have access to highspeed internet despite Virginia being ranked 15th in the country for broadband access, Spanberger said.

Spanberger was joined by senior administration officials such as White House Senior Advisor and Infrastructure Implementation Coordinator Mitch Landrieu, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration’s (NTIA) Special Representative for Broadband Andy Berke, and the Senior Advisor for Broadband and Technology Policy at the National Economic Council Lisa Hone, who oversee high-speed internet funding and the implementation of President Joe Biden’s infrastructure law.

Culpeper County Administrator John Egerston shared that Culpeper County had received a Virginia Telecommunications Initiative Act Grant from the state. The funds will be used to provide fiber to unserved areas in Culpeper County.

However, the problem lies in what is considered “served” and “unserved,” which relies upon census tracks and blocks.

“If one house in the track is served, then it’s considered served and that’s where the problem is,” Egerston said.

Community member Michelle North lives in a census block that reports being served by Comcast.

However, she must use multiple mobile hotspots to provide internet to her family because she said Comcast does not supply service to her home.

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Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger speaks at a high-speed internet summit on April 19. From left to right: Senior Advisor for Broadband and Technology Policy at the National Economic Council Lisa Hone, White House Senior Advisor and Infrastructure Implementation Coordinator Mitch Landrieu, Spanberger and National Telecommunications and Information Administration’s (NTIA) Special Representative for Broadband Andy Berke.

Fiber internet access isn’t all that far away though as she can see the fiber cable being installed parallel to her farm on Route 229.

When contracts to receive the highspeed access arise, she continued, her home cannot join because the property is considered served on the census maps.

“That makes me really angry,” North said.

Part of the bi-partisan Infrastructure Investments and Jobs Act directs $65 billion in investments to the states to make sure that every home that wants access to reliable high-speed internet

can get connected. A key part of the bipartisan infrastructure law is that it recognizes internet connectivity as infrastructure.

This includes updating the maps that the Federal Communications Commission uses to be location specific.

Spanberger explained the priority issue is getting better maps by “going parcel by parcel, home by home, farm to farm.”

Beginning in June, every internet service provider (ISP) is to submit to the FCC every location they serve in order to update maps.

The FCC defines a location being

served as internet service being provided by an ISP within 10 days of the request. The first revised maps are expected to be ready by the end of September. “(It’s) important for folks to call Comcast if it says they claim to serve you,” Hone said of what residents should do following the updated maps initiative. “And if they don’t, let the FCC know.”

“What we are going to see, and you guys prove this, is not there are huge chunks of the country with service and huge chunks without. We are going to see Swiss cheese!”

Spanberger announces funds to reduce traffic congestion, address climate crisis Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger announced Virginia will receive $165,786,199 in direct investment to assist with reducing traffic congestion, improving commute times, and helping to address the climate crisis.

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pollution — was announced by the U.S. Department of Transportation last week as one of the latest investments made possible by the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. These investments are administered under the Federal Highway Administration’s Carbon Reduction Program, which was established by the bipartisan infrastructure law.

“When the bipartisan infrastructure

law was signed into law, it came with a promise — a promise to rebuild our physical infrastructure, stay ahead of our economic competitors around the world, and support new jobs,” Spanberger said. “For Virginia, this announcement of more than $165 million means we will be able to expand transportation options for our neighbors and reduce travel times throughout our Commonwealth as

our economy grows.”

Virginia will have the authority invest these funds in a range of eligible projects, including: • Congestion management technology, • Traffic flow improvements, • Public transit services, • Electric vehicle charging infrastructure, and • Pedestrian and cycle trails.

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Lineworkers are the first to respond after an outage occurs, and they work tirelessly to restore power to the communities REC serves.

“If you’re traveling and see one of our crews on the side of the road, we kindly ask that you move over if possible and give them a little extra space to work,” said Casey Hollins, Managing Director – Communications and Public Relations. “We deeply care about the safety of all, and this extra precaution ensures just that.”

If you approach a crew while traveling on a two-lane road, moving over to the next lane might not be an option. In this case, REC asks that you

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“There’s plenty of room for all,” Hollins said.

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THE MOVE OVER LAW: In Virginia, drivers are required to move over one lane if passing stopped vehicles with flashing amber, red or blue lights.

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TREES Trees are the top cause of power outages. REC uses careful pruning and follows integrated vegetation management practices to protect trees. The vegetation management team manages more than 1,500 miles of rightof-way each year on a five-year rotating schedule.

They use a variety of tools, including piloting a program to use cutting-edge LIDAR technology, which uses remote sensing to detect which trees are likely to fail and cause an outage; drones, which help tree crews get a clearer view of rights-of-way; helicopters, which clear branches from lines in mountainous regions; and a machine called a Jaraff, a specialized saw that can reach branches and trees up to 75 feet high. They also use FECONhead mowers and side- by-side ATVs to access hard-to-reach areas and are looking at satellite imagery of trees as part of a pilot project.

“As certified arborists and foresters, our vegetation management team members approach their work with a deep appreciation for the trees that

surround us,” said Cindy Devlin Musick, Director of Vegetation Management Services. “On the other hand, we also recognize how critical our work is to keeping power flowing to homes and businesses. We work year-round to get the job done.”

ANIMALS Snakes, birds and especially squirrels can wreak a surprising amount of havoc on the electric grid. To protect those animals – and keep power flowing to your home or business – REC regularly adds covering to transformers and other electrical equipment to keep critters away and the lights on.

LIGHTNING In 2021, REC installed more than 100 lightning arrestors to protect insulators and conductors from lightning strikes. The Cooperative analyzes data to determine where they will be most effective in preventing potential lightning-related outages.

EQUIPMENT FAILURE REC works to identify and replace underground and overhead lines before an equipment failure can cause an outage.

MULTIPLE FACTORS Sometimes a variety of factors combine to cause an outage. That’s why REC works year-round to upgrade or replace poles and other utility equipment. Last year, for instance, the Co-op installed or replaced more than 2,700 poles and nearly 2,500 transformers.

ENERGY TIP ➜ Stream Efficiently When streaming content, use the smallest device that makes sense for the number of people watching.

Avoid streaming on game consoles, which use 10 times more power than streaming through a tablet or laptop.

Stream content with equipment that has earned the Energy Star rating, which will use 25% to 30% less energy than standard equipment.

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I first met Wendy almost 40 years ago when she swept into NBC4.

Swept in as only Wendy did every day. A warm breeze on a chilling day or a refreshing presence on some day when everyone was overheated about something in a busy newsroom and weather office.

I write “reflections” because that is how I think of Wendy.

Wendy was one of those people you looked forward to seeing every day.

Her radiance and joy of life was contagious and made me just a bit happier whenever I saw her. I never knew or saw her having a down day.

Yes, she could be a bit peeved (to use a more gentle word than Wendy used) from time to time, but I never saw her sad or not “up” and having fun, covering a big storm or wading into the Bay as wind and rain whipped around her.

She even had fun writing a personal note about wild weather, “Note to self, remember to wear waterproof mascara.” Boy, could she write her news stories too. For about 10 years Wendy anchored the 5 p.m.

NBC4 news with Susan Kidd in one of the first all-female news anchor teams in the country — the number one 5 p.m. newscast, I’m happy to say. And boy was that fun being on that news set with that team, as I’m sure many folks remember.

Wendy and Jim Handly were THE 5 p.m. news team for the last 15 years. Wendy lit up not only the news set, the NBC4 newsroom, but all of Washington and then found Rappahannock County.

I “found” Rappahannock more than 40 years ago, and maybe a bit of my love for this place rubbed off on Wendy. She loved everything about our mid-atlantic environment from the Bay, where she had a weekend cottage for years, to the excitement and many news stories of the city’s dynamics and the beauty and peacefulness she found in the last 10 years around Rappahannock.

She started her Rappahannock life with a small farmhouse near Amissville, but after much roaming and searching found her perfect spot between Washington and Sperryville. The joy and excitement she had in designing what she told me was her retirement home was contagious.

She loved everything about our mid-atlantic environment from the Bay, where she had a weekend cottage for years, to the excitement and many news stories of the city’s dynamics and the beauty and peacefulness she found in the last 10 years around Rappahannock.

I often stopped by to watch the progress of the construction of what for Wendy was a perfect tranquil, warm, envelope of dwelling. It led to memories, creativity, environment, peace, sky and a wonderful new page in her life.

Sadly, that page turned much too quickly. At last year’s special drive-through fundraiser for The Rappahannock Food Pantry, where Wendy and I were hosts, she was first bothered by some visual symptoms of the demon growing in her brain which, in spite of her heroic fight, would take her from us and her loving partner Dan within a year. Today, Wendy would have been 66 and all her friends had a big bash planned. But we cheer for such a life and the wonderful memories we have.

Our friend Doreen, a short time ago, when Wendy needed a heart operation, visited her to talk about her operation, advice and what she learned. Wendy was always radiant and also 100% honest. I love this picture Doreen posted during her visit to Rappahannock — two great friends enjoying each other and enjoying a special Rappahannock day.

Bob Ryan The writer, who lives in Woodville, was chief meteorologist at NBC4 in Washington, D.C. for three decades.

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Greetings to all. As I sit in my living room looking out into the field observing the changes our slow starting spring is bringing. The return of birds to the bird feeder, the groundhogs eating the newly greening grass and the flowering and new leaves on the trees I also contemplate some new changes at the Culpeper County Library.

Thanks to federal funding from the American Recovery Plan Act we have been able to install commercial grade air purification machines in each of the Library’s public meeting rooms, study rooms, staff work areas and restrooms, thus enhancing our continuing efforts

With the filling of two open positions on the Library staff, the Library, as of April 12, 2022 is now in addition to Mondays open on Tuesdays from 10:00am to 8:00 p.m. to keep both our visitors and staff safe and healthy as this pandemic hopefully continues to wind down.

These new machines have allowed us to more comfortably reopen study rooms one, two and three for public use. These air purification machines are rated to be ninety nine percent effective against both COVID-19 and the Flu as well as

various allergens.

With the filling of two open positions on the Library staff, the Library, as of April 12, 2022 is now in addition to Mondays open on Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

With the changes listed previously the Library staff has planned a jammed pack summer reading program which will include some

in person programs within the library building along with online and outdoor programming. Visit us at the Library and on the Library website and Facebook page to see more details as they are released.

We look forward to an eventful spring and summer.

Gregg Grunow Gregg Grunow is the Executive Director of the Culpeper County Library.

Club debuts sculpture BY

Where do you find Lions in Culpeper? First there are two signs greeting you. One is located in front of Arby’s along with signs of a number of other organizations. You might notice beside the Lions sign is a faded yellow sign with a large L. This was the sign for the Lioness Club that became Culpeper 92 Lions Club after Lions International voted to allow women to join in 1986.

The second sign is located near the 7/11 on James Madison Rd. Other evidence of the MidDay Lions Club can be found in

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Mountain Run Lake Park on a pavilion that was paid for by the club. Elsewhere, there is a plaque at the foot of the flagpole in front of Powell Wellness Center indicating that it was purchased by the Lions.

A photo of an ambulance donated in 1986 graces the hallway of the hospital. A go kart used by the Culpeper Police Department was a joint project between the Police Department and the Lions. Among other uses, the go kart provides rides to young cancer patients and survivors at Camp Fantastic.

Our most recent donation is the massive Eyeglass Sculpture located near the playground in Rockwater Park that was dedicated on April 14th. The sculpture is 8’ wide and the earpieces are 10’ long.

The sculpture was designed and fabricated by Roque Castro, assisted

by Tony Elkins.

The sculpture was the brainchild of Lion Lawana Stanton. Joining the sculpture will be two Trex benches that were obtained by recycling 1000 pounds of soft plastic like grocery bags. Trex

benches at The Culpeper and the Senior Center are being provided by the Culpeper 92 Lions Club.

Additional benches will appear in the community as both clubs continue to recycle plastic.

Lynn Garver Lynn Garver is the Secretary of the MidDay Lion’s Club.

Downtown comes alive BY

As the event season gears up at Culpeper Renaissance, Inc. (CRI), we must say goodbye to our Special Events Coordinator of 15 years, Missy Vesuna. Over the years Missy has developed a strong foundation for CRI’s special events and programming and while she will be missed, CRI will continue to deliver the fun and festivities to Culpeper Downtown!

Our event season kicks off this Saturday, April 30, with the Gnarly Culpeper Block Party! The festival may look a little different this year as entry tickets and beer tickets will be purchased separately. Entry tickets will include live music from The Will Overman Band and The Judy Chops, as well as family friendly lawn games and more! Participants can purchase local craft beverages from Culpeper’s very own Far Gohn

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Brewing Company, Beer Hound Brewery, Death Ridge Brewery and WAR Craft Brewery. A variety of Virginia craft beers including: 6 Bears & A Goat Brewing Company, Brothers Craft Brewing, Iron Pipe Alewerks, Son of a Bear Ciders, Blue Mountain Brewery, Hardywood Craft Brewery and Devil’s Backbone join the line-up as well. As if it couldn’t get any better, wine lovers will enjoy a selection of hand-picked wines that make perfect pairings with the savory foods offered at the festival. Food options will be abundant and diverse as we will be joined by 7 Moltin, Bowles Southern Fried, Burnt Ends BBQ, The Pier and Purple Cow. So come join us this Saturday for the NEW Gnarly Culpeper Block Party!

The first weekend of May brings the start of our weekly Culpeper

Downtown Farmer’s Market, running through the end of October. We will be returning to the Culpeper Baptist Church parking lot as locals have adjusted to the location and it offers plenty of parking across the street.

This season brings some new full time and part time vendors as well as our regular vendors we have come to rely on to bring the best quality and selection of produce and goods.

Come enjoy fresh vegetables, flowers, local meats, sauces, baked goods, candles, bath and body products and so much more!

May also brings the first of the Culpeper Downtown 3rd Thursday Summer Concert Series. Located in the depot area, come enjoy the sounds of ‘80s tribute band, The Deloreans on May 19 from 5-9 p.m., and be sure to mark your calendar to join in the fun all summer season!!

My last thought is about our fabulous Special Events Coordinator, Missy. She will be sorely missed and has been an invaluable part of CRI and our Culpeper Downtown district. Our community has benefitted from her tireless work for many years. When you see her on Saturday at the Gnarly Culpeper Block Party, please say Thank you and share your appreciation for the events that you have enjoyed as brought to you by Culpeper Renaissance, Inc. Tish Smith Tish Smyth is the Board President of Culpeper Renaissance, Inc.

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Herbie and the dryer BY

I think I already mentioned Herbie and his fondness for warm places to sleep. In truth, we all like warm places.

I confess if I find a patch of sunshine anywhere in the house, I’m on it in the blink of an eye.

On frigid nights, I snuggle with my Widow. It’s especially wonderful because she usually puts a warm rice bag under the covers, and I benefit secondhand.

I know of a cat who was housed on a screened-in porch and given an electric heating pad to bed down with.

She said it was better than nothing but lacked the human smell and touch.

Gracie, a black and white friend of mine who lives in Indiana, tells me the top of the fridge is also a delightfully warm place. She can make it there with one quick leap from the kitchen counter top when her human is busy with the dishes. Not only is it warm, she says smugly, but she is totally out of reach. Which means she can choose

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Cally

to catch a nap, or spend the time thinking things through.

Herbie has tried them all, and in his professional heat-seeking opinion, a clothes dryer with a load of warm towels is the best of the best. The night he found a load of warm towels at exactly the right temperature, he climbed right in, judging the household to be sound asleep. Most were. But not all.

The Mama human had come home very late and found a note asking her to finish drying the clothes.

Automatically she closed the dryer door and pushed the “ON” button.

Boom, Thud, Thud. “Oh rats!” she muttered. “I told those kids not to put their tennis shoes in the dryer.”

When she opened the door to fetch the shoes, she was flabbergasted to find a shell-shocked Herbie. His fur was badly rumpled, his whiskers wilted, and his eyes not entirely focused. She told him how sorry she

was. She hugged him. She kissed him, and although he seemed to accept her apologies, he was not quite as cordial for some months.

It takes time to recover. But he did and lived a long, full life as a family favorite.

Still, I think I’d go with the top of the fridge if a patch of sunshine isn’t available. The possibility of a dryer tumble is beyond my comfort zone.

Next time I’ll tell you about my adventures with cat carriers and the incredible Sebastian who never bothered to use one.

Until then, purrfectly yours, Cally Cally Funny feline Cally gives insight into her life as a cat.

What Ketanji Brown confirmed for me BY

I once had an individual who was not a minority facetiously mock me when they stated, “It must be an extremely busy and frustrating life to always, everyday, nonstop...focus on color or the lack thereof...”

It was a particularly interesting stance given that this individual had not known racism (not personally) a day in their life. To be clear, I never said that this individual had not been discriminated against. I never contended that they’d never been the victim of prejudice, but that racism was something that they could only observe (fortunately for them) and that was only observable if they wanted to see it (again, a matter of fortunate happenstance.)

You see, racism is structural. It is institutional. It is embedded in our laws and practices, and in many cases, so subtle today that the average person who is of the majority, barely notices that it is there. They rarely notice because they are not the recipients of it therefore it does not affect their lives the same way. For some, the issue of race is a mere coincidence. It is just how life is but it is so much better than what it used to be.

COINTELL PRO, redlining, high incarceration and low graduation rates; disparities in both mean income and health outcomes - the numbers bear witness to what is going on even if one doesn’t want to dig deeper into the history and the dates to truly ascertain why it is going on.

On April 7, history was made when the Senate narrowly confirmed Judge Ketanji Brown-Jackson. While

Dr. Uzziah Anthony Harris

an occasion worthy of celebration, it confirmed some very different things for me.

Current Makeup of the U.S. Senate: 50 Republicans, 48 Democrats, and 2 Independents; it is worth mentioning because the vote was 5347. Only 3 Republicans went against party consensus and some Senate Republicans walked out of chambers as the rest of the Senate applauded.

Despite having overwhelmingly more experience and a more impressive resume than the 2 previously confirmed judges combined, there was still an air of disdain and mockery not befitting of the person nominated, the sanctity of the seat sought or even the confirmation process itself. It was sad to watch the spectacle of some, even sadder that too many refused to call those shenanigans for what they wereI saw Ketanji Brown and I actually thought Anita Hill, I thought of Rosa Parks, and I thought of Michelle Obama. I thought of a black woman, who despite their accomplishments, were caricatured as something else. I thought about sophisticated sisters who were expected to take the backseat to those who were no more qualified to sit in a seat then they were. I thought about those women - behind a solitary microphone - encircled by the musings of white male patriarchy. I thought about them; forced to remain poised, to take the insults, and to epitomize class and the midst of classlessness.

The entire scene gets you thinking sometimes that maybe nothing will

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ever change. One might be tempted to say to themselves “there isn’t anything I can do.” But there is something we can do and something every one of us should do.

If Trayvon Martin, George Floyd, Sandra Bland, and the advent of social media recordings of injustices did one thing they shed light on what a lot of us - roughly 41 million of us already knew. It is that racism and discrimination are alive and well in the United States of America.

Many well-intentioned people armed with this new information burnt themselves out on global crusades to eradicate such evils.

Frustrated with the enormity of the issue however, many people retreated; satisfied and content to go back into their own comfort zones and to feel pity for “those other people” from a distance. And yet Judge Brown’s confirmation confirms to me that we must tackle such issues inwardly first, and then one person, one interaction, one institution, one election, and certainly one prayer at a time. The confirmation confirmed that there is still so much work to do, and we will never get it done denying the amount of work that exists. Thank you for the confirmation America.

Uzziah Harris Dr. Uzziah Anthony Harris is the President of NAACP Culpeper Chapter.

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Gary and team PROFESSIONALS braved theforward heat of Library patrons by conducting a to you18th andatserving the onwelcoming Saturday July CULPEPER community wide survey in 2020 which community they love fordrying anothCAR WASH,that scrubbing tires, in10 hopes will provide increased quality er years! vehicles, giving out goody bags services, programs, and events. The

and collecting donations for the Aging would like to LibraryTogether is inviting patrons to consider CULPEPER FOOD CLOSET. 203 thank Ginny Biggs for her 5 years of participating in a quick, 3-5-minute vehiclestoattended and they raised a service Ginny survey thatthe canorganization. be found winter edition total of $1,300 to donate! has worked closely with the county of the Culpeper Quarterly which teams, and special events including was mailed out to Culpeper County NARMADA WINERY won several very successful Art 2ofGold Aging residents or located at The Chamber.

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Anna seeking all survey responses turned in comes back to Aging Together after having worked here thefor

by April 1, 2020 to assist in when planning organization was in year. its infancy. She the upcoming fiscal RAPPAHANNOCK-RAPIDAN COMMUNITY Services is proud of our Gladys Williams, who has been named the Culpeper Times Citizen of the Year. Gladys, who’s been with RRCS for 38 years, is a program coordinator at the Culpeper Senior Center, working with 75 seniors every week — with more applying by the day to provide them with programs, cheer, a warm meal, and transportation. She is a rock in the community.

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EXIT CORNERSTONE REALTY contributionstheir to the facility.

Jim was announced 2nd Quarter winner The Microtelborn Inn & Roanoke, Suites Wynin Virginia for production.

They are as by follows. dham Culpeper has been awarded and came to faith in#2 Christ #1 Danny Butters-$1,685,900, the annual “Best of Microtel by a young man John Fischeras $1,244,800, #3and Michael Wyndham bysubsequently Wyndham,”served which in reclay Buters Jr, $1,156,450 and the Stuart ognizes the brand’s top performing leadership roles for over Team # 4 attheir $1,037,200. hotels and teams. “Receiving 30 years. Later he earned Jim this honor is a testament to the inhis Butters of Divinity and Beavers Mike andwork Ellen just celebrated credible ofMaster our hotel teams in was ordained an Anglican their 10th Anniversary with The EXIT delivering top-notch hospitality day priest 2009.

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They Rewards its the spaceloyalty at anyprogram time (dayand or night have three grown children and seven members.

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And congratulaBATTLEFIELD welcomes volunteers tions to Erin Quinn for being Agent to support preservation and clean-up NEW and Reserved of the Private Month Office for April! projects at the battlefield on April 4, Desk Options! ELEVATE is now the American Battlefield Trust’s annual Virginia Broadband pleased to partnering with other is Downtown Park Day. Volunteers are invited help announce that Tyler Hearnoffices hastojust spaces to provide private and with spreading mulch on trails, picking completed his Tower Climber/Resreserved desks. We are managing up litter and more, and will receive cuer training with Comtrain.

Tylerais these agreements through the commemorative for Authorized their efforts. certifi ed as a 4tht-shirt Edition Climber/Rescuer after just recently Info at friendsofcedarmountain.org completing training at Wake Forest NC. Tyler LAGRAFFE Hearn is the latest addition TAMMY has joined the toCulpeper the Virginia Broadband family Wellness Foundation here teaminasCulpeper. director of the Culpeper Free Clinic. A registered nurse, she most recently has worked with the Virginia Department of Health as a Public Health Nurse Supervisor. Tammy also brings experience with women’s health, behavioral health and communitybased wellness programs to her new role as clinic director.

THE LIVING THE DREAM FOUNDATION has begun planning for their 5th Annual 5k run and ‘Walk for Home.’ All funds raised are used locally to raise awareness and educate the community on depression, substance abuse and suicide. They give two scholarships each year to both Culpeper High schools, Orange, Madison, and Rappahannock High Schools for students who respond with

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an essay platform, and plan to in a related Elevate sowork it works very field in thistoarea. motto is based similarly our Their monthly co-working on founders Gloria and Ed’smonthly late son membership: affordable Ben Long’s name-B.E.L.: Believing membership with no lease or in Every Life! It's the most flexible, contract!

affordable way to secure an office DAVID Manager at Full space! MARTIN, Let us know what you're Circle Thrift, is pleased to announce looking for: info@elevateculpeper. the promotion of Justine Lawson and com Tracy Corbin to Supervisors. Justine’s warm smileBlack and friendly hello has been ELEVATE Artists Community greeting customers for almost 13 years.

Art Show. We are accepting visual Tracy has been with the store for 5 art submissions until Monday, July years and her energy and enthusiasm 27th, for a special exhibit that will be isshared contagious.

Full Circle and Thriftvirtually! is both in person beginning its 18th year in business Drawing inspiration from the themes and our motto is “Culpeper Helping of Equality, Hope, Peace, Progress Culpeper." and Love, Black artists of any age are invited to submit a piece, in any CENTURY 21the NEW MILLENNIUM medium, for show.

Pieces can TEAM Receives Coveted 2019 be dropped off at Elevate Mon-Fri President’s Team Award for from 8am to 6pm. Full details and Commitment Quality Service and guidelines atto www.ElevateCulpeper.

Productivity. com CAITLIN TROILO-WADDELL from ENDLESS CREATIONS FLOWERS KK’s Printing and Stationery received & GIFTS is having a Christmas in the award for 2019 Public Servant July sale. All Items in store are 25% of the year by the Culpeper County off except plants, fresh flowers and Republican Party. delivery.

Robinson Plumbing Community Bank of the Chesapeake Chris RobinsonSam Kessler Owner 9048 White Shop Road 10 Chatham Heights Road Culpeper, VA 22701 Suite 104 Robinsonplumbing25@gmail.com Fredericksburg, VA 22405 www.Robinsonplumbinginc.com kesslers@cbtc.com Plumbing www.cbtc.com Bank the Dream Foundation Living Ed & Gloria Long – Founders Vent Vikings PO Box 4 Anthony Barnhill Culpeper, VA 22701 19507 Bootsie Lane livingthedreamculpeper@gmail.com Non-profit Brandy Station, VA 22714 ventvikings@gmail.com Blesseddreams, LLC www.ventvikings.com Ana Lyon – Photographer/Owner Home Improvement 14614 Manorwood Drive Culpeper, VA 22701 Sweet Roux ana_lyon@blesseddreams.com Ariel Davati de Campos www.blesseddreams.com 201 South East Street Photography Culpeper, VA 22701 adavati@outlook.com The Real Estate Store, Inc. www.sweetrouxofculpeper.com Ashley Rinehart Restaurants/Food 101 Duke Street Suite 215

Culpeper, LAUREL VAN HORNVolunteer has been named Dogwood Village likeVA to 22701 recognize Ben Hulsey COMMUNITY BANK OF THESpotlight would info@therealestatestoreva.com for hismanager contributions as a volunteer for the facility. Ben attended Grymes stage for StageWorks' CHESAPEAKE is pleased to welcome www.therealestatestoreva.com Memorial and is currently upcomingschool show called The Emeralda Senior at Woodberry Forest School. Ben Sam Kessler as Washington Vice President, Real Estates plans attend and Lee University in the fall where he hopes Heist. to Laurel retired from teaching Commercial Loan Officer.

In this role, Ben enjoys running and is a memto major in history and public policy.

English at Rappahannock County High he of willthe focus on country generating ber cross andbusiness track teamsKona at Woodberry and a Locust member of & Ice of Culpeper, Grove School in 2010, and was fortunate lending opportunities while building 18th Annual Golf Classic the Christian Fellowship Club.

Ben has several hobbies to include fi shing, Warrenton to find StageWorks and follow one bankingand relationships. serve Ben Friday August 21st 8am Registration hunting, spendingSam timewill outdoors. is pictured Maria Lischak with Senior Living of her dreams which was working in resident Piccinin.

Orange,Thomas VA and the surrounding Country Club of Culpeper 132 Harrison Circle the theater. She has happily worked markets, including Spotsylvania, 100 Country Club Road, Locust Grove, VA 22508 behind the scenes for two of their Culpeper, Charlottesville and more.

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most recent productions, Salt & Pepper and Southern Fried Funeral.

Through StageWorks, she would has metlike Faye’s Offi ce Supplies and worked with a group of incredibly to put a spotlight on Wayne Mason for starting a new position knowledgeable directors andwith actors.

Faye’s aslooking a Salesforward Rep. to two Laurel is performances of a unique and funny play that will engage and delight their audiences.

FAYE’S OFFICE SUPPLY Wishes Happy Birthday to Rachel Rouleau.

APPLETON CAMPBELL, a leading provider of residential HVAC, plumbing and electrical now in its 44th year of top-rated service to Fauquier and surrounding counties, is looking forward in 2020 to opening a new facility in Warrenton.

THE AGING TOGETHER TEAM hosts “Dementia Friends” session at monthly meeting.

JIM LAGRAFFE, Executive Director of

culpeper@kona-ice.com Food & Beverage

Partners 1st Federal Credit Union just celebrated their 70th Anniversary! We encouraged our employees to take advantage of ourCommunity “Pay It ForRappahannock-Rapidan Services and a Board Member of Piedmont CRUSH were invited to the White House for the launch of the Office of National Drug Control Policy’s (ONDCP) new Rural Community Resource Guide, on January 31st, 2020.

The ONDCP works to reduce drug use and its consequences by leading and coordinating the development, implementation, and assessment of U.S. drug policy. The action guide is one of several tools that was created specifically for rural leaders who are facing drug addiction in their communities. In attendance were: Jim LaGraffe, Piedmont CRUSH Board Members Sean Polster, Town of Warrenton, and Crystal Hale, Orange County Director of Social Services.

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ward” $70.00 program to put back in our community that has supported us for so many years!

Piedmont Dispute Resolution Center (PDRC) Executive Director Lawrie Parker was recently elected president of Resolution Virginia, the coalition of Virginia’s community-based mediation centers. In March, she conducted a day-long training on conflict resolution and police relations for the Northumberland County Sheriff’s Office.

Co-trainers were Warrenton Police Department (WPD) Chief Mike Kochis and Public Information Officer Chai Fuller.

Fulton Mortgage Company is proud to announce that Kelly Collier has been promoted to a Mortgage Loan Officer. Kelly has over 18 years of experience in the banking/finance industry and started with Fulton Mortgage Company, a Division of Fulton Bank in 2020 as a Mortgage Loan Officer Assistant. As a Mortgage Loan Officer, Kelly provides mortgage services to the Culpeper, Greene, Orange, and Madison counties in Virginia. Learn more about Kelly Collier, NMLS #1410611 by checking out her website page.

Bobby Zajkowski, exercise special-

welcome new members

2024 Golf Drive Culpeper, VA 22701 540-229-1076 team@callsignature.com www.calllsignature.com Real Estate

Culpeper Garden Club Maria Johnson 420 Green Ct Culpeper, VA 22701 President@culpepergardenclub.com www.culpepergardenclub.org Non-Profit Clubs & Organizations

Home & Tack Organizing, LLC Lindsey Bennington 1134 Nelson Lane Amissville, VA 20106 Homeandtackorganizing@gmail.com www.homeandtackorganizing.com Business & Professional Services

Empowered Builders LLC dba Shelly Tutt Motivates Shelly Tutt Culpeper , VA 22701 540-522-3109 info@shellytutt.com www.shellytuttmotivates.com Life Coach/Health

Bailey’s Cookie Bar Bailey Walters 342 Singleton Circle Warrenton, VA 20186 540-717-9883 baileyscookiebar@gmail.com Bakery

ist at Culpeper Wellness Foundation-managed Powell Wellness Center, has earned certification as a personal trainer. Zajkowski coaches Rock Steady Boxing, a non-contact fitness program at

Upcoming events Young Professionals Luncheon Wednesday, May 4 at noon Piedmont Steakhouse

PWC designed to improve quality of life for individuals with Parkinson’s disease. He also supports PWC’s FitScripts exercise program for individuals with chronic disease.

CulpeperFest Friday, June 10, 4-8 pm Eastern View High School Cyclone Stadium Ribbon Cuttings

Young Professionals 2022 Charity Kickball Tournament Saturday May 14th, 2022, 9am Lenn Park 19206 Edwin Way

Bailey’s Cookie Bar Friday, May 6, 5pm 128 N. Main Street Gary’s Ace Hardware 10-Year Anniversary Saturday, May 21, 11 am 509 Meadowbrook Center

Golden Rule Builders Stephanie Kennedy 3409 Catlett Road Catlett, VA 20119 540-788-3539 skennedy@goldenrulebuilders.com www.goldenrulebuilders.com Construction/Building My Roofer, LLC Todd Shaffer 13466 Stonehouse Mountain Road Culpeper, VA 22701 571-533-7177 Info@Myroofernow.com www.myroofernow.com Roofing Windmill Heights Garden Center, Inc. Paul Hutcheson 1901 Broad Street Culpeper, VA 22701 540-825-2059 contact@windmillheights.com www.windmillheights.com Garden Center The Sangria Bowl Natalia Villalobus 305 South Main Street, Suite 200 Culpeper, VA 22701 540-316-6394 thesangriabowl@gmail.com www.thesangriabowl.com Restaurants/Food Banner Christian School Thomas Burkett 754 Germanna Hwy Culpeper, VA 22701 540-445-5345 tom.burkett@bannerchristian.org www.bannerchristian.org Education The SIGNATURE Team of ReMax Regency Norma Bailey

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Walker Jones, PC - with offices in Old Town Warrenton and Washington - announced Callie Kyhl has joined the firm as an associate.

Kyhl’s concentration is personal injury and medical malpractice.

Kyhl is admitted to the Virginia State Bar, the U.S. District Court Eastern District of Virginia, and the U.S. District Court Western District of Virginia. She earned her Juris Doctor at the Mitchell Hamline School of Law in Saint Paul, Minnesota where she graduated Summa Cum Laude.

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WHAT’S HAPPENING THE CULPEPER FOOD CLOSET NEED OF THE WEEK

This week the Culpeper Food Closet is in need of coffee, tea, fruit juice, vegetable juice, Gatorade, bottled water and plastic bags.

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Belmont Club of Women is holding an Outside Plant Sale & Yard Sale from 9-3 p.m. on April 30 at the Belmont Community Center, 7124 Belmont Road, Mineral. Plants for sale include houseplants, annuals, perennials, hanging baskets, vegetables & herbs, including a broad selection of plants from the gardens of Deep Roots Home & Garden Center. The yard sale will feature miscellaneous handcrafted items, baby items, toys, furniture, household items, books and seasonal decor. Proceeds will support the scholarship fund for local high schools and charitable donations.

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ThriVe Women's Healthcare, a Christian non-profit that provides free services and support to women in Central Virginia, will host a 1.5 mile Walk4Life at 10 a.m. on April 30 at Culpeper Baptist Church 318 S. West St. Check in is at 9:30 a.m.

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The Arc of NCV and Shooting ➤ Mayors, from Page 8 “He’s so dead set on being mayor of Culpeper because he loves this town and loves the people in it,” she continued.

When Reaves and Olinger turned up, Morey couldn’t have been more excited. He took a photo with the pair and proceeded to tell everyone in line he had met the mayors.

“He was just beside himself that they both came to see him,” Dominguez-Morey said.

Morey, she continued, has a learning disability.

When Dominguez-Morey was in labor, she recalled, doctors and nurses were feverishly checking on her before telling her they couldn’t find her baby’s heartbeat. They needed to rush her into an emergency cesarean section surgery in order to save her baby’s life.

She remembered a bright light and

Stars will host The Arc @ the Park from noon-3 p.m. on May 1 at the Culpeper Sports Complex. The event will feature music, activities and resources for people with disabilities.

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The Brandy Station Foundation will hold its Annual Dinner and Business Meeting at Culpeper Parks & Recreation’s Lenn Park Pavilion from 4-7 p.m. on May 1. There will be a silent auction and speaker Don Hakenson will talk about John Mosby and “Guerilla Warfare in Fauquier, Prince William and Culpeper Counties". The catered meal is $30 per person. Proceeds from the event go directly to the Brandy Station Foundation. Please make reservations by April 20, 2022 by emailing bsfgh1863@gmail.com or calling Treasurer Peggy Mocarski at 540-222-1705 and paying at the event.

STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL COMING IN SPRING

Messick’s Farm Market at 6025 Catlett Road, Bealeton will host a Strawberry Festival from 10-5 p.m. on May 8, 14, 15, 21, 22, 29 and 30.

The festival will host strawberry picking, barrel train rides, hayrides, bounce pillow, kids tattoos, candy drop, goats and more. On may 8, moms geta free scoop of custard for Mother’s Day. Admission is $12 per person, $6 per seniors and children under 3-years-old are free.

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Eastern View High School will hold a Spring Craft & Vendor Festival from 8-2 p.m. on May 14. There will also be raffles and a mask being put over her face before the room went silent. When she didn’t hear Morey, she was afraid she had lost him. Soon after though, she described what she thought was a kitten making noise but it had been Morey finally letting out his first post-birth noise.

Morey’s umbilical cord had been wrapped around his neck, cutting off oxygen to his brain. Dominguez-Morey remembered being told he’d never read or even get a high school diploma.

Years later, Harper said he is able to partially read receipts at work and Dominguez-Morey added he’s on track to earning his diploma.

“He is just a treasure to everyone who’s blessed with his presence every day at school,” Harper said. “We wanted to do something special to give back to him. Hopefully, we achieved that.” maria@culpepertimes.com

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