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Dunwright Insurance Agency is excited to announce that Monika Christian was voted Best Insurance Agent in the Best of Your Hometown competition! By doing a thorough review of her client’s needs, Monika ensures every business, fl eet, or entrepreneur has the right insurance, without gaps in their coverage. You are invited to celebrate Gary’s Ace Hardware with Gary Walker as they mark the TEN-year ACE Hardware store anniversary with him and the ACE team the weekend of Saturday, May 21, 2022. Festivities planned…outdoor BBQ, WJMA music remote, pony rides, in-store specials and a drawing for a grill giveaway, in-store entry between now and the day of the event. Come check out the store improvements as well as the new inventory for this momentous occasion. Ribbon cutting planned for Saturday at 11 a.m. to kick off the weekend celebration. Gary and team look forward to welcoming you and serving the community that they love for another 10 years! Aging Together would like to thank Ginny Biggs for her 5 years of service to the organization. Ginny has worked closely with the county teams, and special events including several very successful Art of Aging Expos. We will miss her upbeat attitude and passion for helping older adults and wish her the very best in her retirement. We would also like to welcome Anna Rogers as the new County Resource Specialist. Anna comes back to Aging Together after having worked here when the organization was in its infancy. She helped with the initial community conversations and Robert Wood Johnson grant. Anna has background as a program development professional and has worked for the US Department of State in several overseas locations.
The Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyn-
dham Culpeper has been awarded the annual “Best of Microtel by Wyndham by Wyndham,” which recognizes the brand’s top performing hotels and their teams. “Receiving this honor is a testament to the incredible work of our hotel teams in delivering top-notch hospitality day in and day out,” said Hemal Gandhi. “Winning the hearts and loyalty of guests is all about maintaining a quality hotel and cultivating a staff that’s passionate about the details; we’ve succeeded on both fronts, and we’ll continue striving to set the bar even higher for what it means to be a ‘Best of Microtel by Wyndham by Wyndham.” To be eligible for the award, hotels must demonstrate strong quality scores, outstanding guest reviews and an unwavering commitment to the Wyndham Rewards loyalty program and its members. We would like to welcome Mickey Martin to our RE/MAX Crossroads family. He brings over 20 years of experience in real estate and we are proud to have him! And congratulations to Erin Quinn for being Agent of the Month for April! Virginia Broadband is pleased to announce that Tyler Hearn has just completed his Tower Climber/Rescuer training with Comtrain. Tyler is certifi ed as a 4th Edition Authorized Climber/Rescuer after just recently completing training at Wake Forest NC. Tyler Hearn is the latest addition to the Virginia Broadband family here in Culpeper.
DOGGY CLIPPS is now offering Mobile grooming in our new state of the art mobile grooming van! THE CULPEPER REC CLUB will keep its pool open to members until Sept. 20 this year. The club welcomes new head manager Tracy Fox and assistant managers Kendra Smith and Jeremiah Walker. THE REC CLUB is proud to be working with Friendly Fin Swim Lessons, with Allison Woods as main instructor/owner. The Club is also partnering with Dance for Joy Studio with Joyce Sanders for dance classes and Pranapiloga Yoga/Massage/ Wellness with Rebecca Elsen. Rebecca will teach Land Yoga at 10 a.m. and water yoga at 7:30 p.m. on Fridays.
THE CULPEPER YOUNG
PROFESSIONALS braved the heat on Saturday July 18th at CULPEPER CAR WASH, scrubbing tires, drying vehicles, giving out goody bags and collecting donations for the CULPEPER FOOD CLOSET. 203 vehicles attended and they raised a total of $1,300 to donate! NARMADA WINERY won 2 Gold Medals in the Critics Challenge International Wine & Spirits Competition. Their 2017 Cabernet Faye’s Offi ce Supplies would like to put a spotlight on Wayne Mason for starting a new position with Faye’s as a Sales Rep.
Franc Reserve - Gold Medal 90 Points and their 2017 Yash-Vir - Gold 91 Points. COMMUNITY-STARS IS GROWING! EXIT CORNERSTONE REALTY has C-STARs Pediatric Therapy Specialists announced their 2nd Quarter winner just added Pediatric Occupational for production. They are as follows. Therapy to its therapy services! We #1 Danny Butters-$1,685,900, #2 now offer physical, occupational, and John Fischer $1,244,800, #3 Michael speech therapy for children. We are Buters Jr, $1,156,450 and the Stuart pleased to introduce Sam Robson, Team # 4 at $1,037,200. OTR/L! Sam is a graduate from James Madison University’s Occupational Therapy program. She has had a variety of different clinical experiences including an inpatient psychiatric hospital, a skilled nursing facility, schools and early intervention. She spent her first level 2 fieldwork in early intervention and the school system. LIFESTYLE PHYSICIANS has introduced a new service PRP (PlateletRich Plasma) also known as a “Vampire Facial” for Hair Restoration and Skin Rejuvenation.
THE CULPEPER COUNTY LIBRARY
is hoping to better serve the needs of Library patrons by conducting a community wide survey in 2020 which in hopes will provide increased quality services, programs, and events. The Library is inviting patrons to consider participating in a quick, 3-5-minute survey that can be found winter edition of the Culpeper Quarterly which was mailed out to Culpeper County residents or located at The Chamber. Upon survey completion you can submit by mailing or dropping off at the Culpeper County Library. Copies of survey will also be available at the Library desk or online. The Library is seeking all survey responses turned in by April 1, 2020 to assist in planning for the upcoming fiscal year.
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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GIFTS celebrates the season of love by giving back. They are be doing food for flowers throughout February. Simply bring in 5 cans or boxes and receive $5.00 value of flowers. If you don't want the flowers we will donate them to a local nursing home resident. DOGWOOD VILLAGE would like to recognize Jim Beavers for his contributions to the facility. Jim was born in Roanoke, Virginia and came to faith in Christ as a young man and subsequently served in lay leadership roles for over Jim 30 years. Later he earned Mike and Ellen Butters just celebrated his Master of Divinity and Beavers their 10th Anniversary with The EXIT was ordained an Anglican Franchise, EXIT CORNERSTONE priest in 2009. Previously Jim served in REALTY and Danny Butters just primary and secondary education, both celebrated his First Anniversary as a teacher and head of school for two with the company and we are excited Christian schools. He has also worked to Welcome a new agent to our office for non-profit organizations including , James Smith from Madison, Va . Open Doors with Brother Andrew and the C. S. Lewis Institute. In May ELEVATE offers NEW Discounted Memberships for Students and Teachers! ELEVATE invites students 16+, and teachers, to join our coworking community with an exclusive membership that allows access to the space at any time (day or night — weekends, too!) at a very budgetfriendly price. Awesome internet, plus tech and gadgets to help you connect, in a comfortable space 2011 he was called to Christ Anglican Fellowship in Orange, Virginia where he continues to serve. Jim met his wife, Anne, while at William and Mary where he received Bachelor of Science and Master of Arts degree, and they have been married for 42 years. They have three grown children and seven grandchildren. He enjoys photography, graphic design, nature study and lawn and garden care. where you can focus and knock out your work. FRIENDS OF CEDAR MOUNTAIN BATTLEFIELD welcomes volunteers NEW Private Office and Reserved Desk Options! ELEVATE is now partnering with other Downtown spaces to provide private offices and reserved desks. We are managing these agreements through the to support preservation and clean-up projects at the battlefield on April 4, the American Battlefield Trust’s annual Park Day. Volunteers are invited to help with spreading mulch on trails, picking up litter and more, and will receive a commemorative t-shirt for their efforts. Info at friendsofcedarmountain.org TAMMY LAGRAFFE has joined the
Culpeper Wellness Foundation
team as 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 24 CHAMBER ADVANTAGE
Elevate platform, so it works very similarly to our monthly co-working an essay and plan to work in a related field in this area. Their motto is based member spotlight membership: affordable monthly on founders Gloria and Ed’s late son membership with no lease or Ben Long’s name-B.E.L.: Believing in contract! It's the most flexible, Every Life! affordable way to secure an office space! Let us know what you're DAVID MARTIN, Manager at Full looking for: info@elevateculpeper. Circle Thrift, is pleased to announce com the promotion of Justine Lawson and Tracy Corbin to Supervisors. Justine’s ELEVATE Black Artists Community warm smile and friendly hello has been Art Show. We are accepting visual greeting customers for almost 13 years. art submissions until Monday, July Tracy has been with the store for 5 27th, for a special exhibit that will be years and her energy and enthusiasm shared both in person and virtually! is contagious. Full Circle Thrift is Drawing inspiration from the themes beginning its 18th year in business of Equality, Hope, Peace, Progress and our motto is “Culpeper Helping and Love, Black artists of any ageCulpeper." are invited to submit a piece, in any medium, for the show. Pieces can CENTURY 21 NEW MILLENNIUM be dropped off at Elevate Mon-Fri from 8am to 6pm. Full details and guidelines at www.ElevateCulpeper. com TEAM Receives Coveted 2019 President’s Team Award for Commitment to Quality Service and Productivity.
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ENDLESS CREATIONS FLOWERS & GIFTS is having a Christmas in July sale. All Items in store are 25% off except plants, fresh flowers and delivery. CAITLIN TROILO-WADDELL from KK’s Printing and Stationery received the award for 2019 Public Servant of the year by the Culpeper County Republican Party. LAUREL VAN HORN has been named stage manager for StageWorks' upcoming show called The Emerald Heist. Laurel retired from teaching English at Rappahannock County High School in 2010, and was fortunate to find StageWorks and follow one of her dreams which was working in the theater. She has happily worked behind the scenes for two of their most recent productions, Salt & Pepper and Southern Fried Funeral. Through StageWorks, she has met and worked with a group of incredibly knowledgeable directors and actors. Laurel is looking forward to two performances of a unique and funny play that will engage and delight their audiences.
COMMUNITY BANK OF THE
CHESAPEAKE is pleased to welcome Sam Kessler as Vice President, Commercial Loan Officer. In this role, he will focus on generating business lending opportunities while building banking relationships. Sam will serve Orange, VA and the surrounding markets, including Spotsylvania, Culpeper, Charlottesville and more.
Partners 1st Federal Credit Union
just celebrated their 70th Anniversary! We encouraged our employees to take advantage of our “Pay It For-
Robinson Plumbing
Chris Robinson- Owner 9048 White Shop Road Culpeper, VA 22701 Robinsonplumbing25@gmail.com www.Robinsonplumbinginc.com Plumbing
Living the Dream Foundation
Ed & Gloria Long – Founders PO Box 4 Culpeper, VA 22701 livingthedreamculpeper@gmail.com Non-profit
Blesseddreams, LLC
Ana Lyon – Photographer/Owner 14614 Manorwood Drive Culpeper, VA 22701 ana_lyon@blesseddreams.com www.blesseddreams.com Photography
The Real Estate Store, Inc.
Ashley Rinehart 101 Duke Street Suite 215 Culpeper, VA 22701 info@therealestatestoreva.com www.therealestatestoreva.com Real Estates
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Maria Lischak 132 Harrison Circle Locust Grove, VA 22508 culpeper@kona-ice.com Food & Beverage 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.
Community Bank of the Chesapeake
Sam Kessler 10 Chatham Heights Road Suite 104 Fredericksburg, VA 22405 kesslers@cbtc.com www.cbtc.com Bank
Vent Vikings
Anthony Barnhill 19507 Bootsie Lane Brandy Station, VA 22714 ventvikings@gmail.com www.ventvikings.com Home Improvement
Sweet Roux
Ariel Davati de Campos 201 South East Street Culpeper, VA 22701 adavati@outlook.com www.sweetrouxofculpeper.com Restaurants/Food Dogwood Village Volunteer Spotlight would like to recognize Ben Hulsey for his contributions as a volunteer for the facility. Ben attended Grymes Upcoming events Memorial school and is currently a Senior at Woodberry Forest School. Ben plans to attend Washington and Lee University in the fall where he hopes to major in history and public policy. Ben enjoys running and is a member of the cross country and track teams at Woodberry and a member of 18th Annual Golf Classic the Christian Fellowship Club. Ben has several hobbies to include fi shing, Friday August 21st 8am Registration hunting, and spending time outdoors. Ben is pictured with Senior Living resident Thomas Piccinin. Country Club of Culpeper 100 Country Club Road, Culpeper, VA 22701
Rappahannock-Rapidan Community
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. Culpeper Times • April 28-May 11, 2022 JIM LAGRAFFE, Executive Director of
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.
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Culpeper Garden Club
Maria Johnson 420 Green Ct Culpeper, VA 22701 President@culpepergardenclub.com www.culpepergardenclub.org Non-Profit Clubs & Organizations
Empowered Builders LLC dba Shelly Tutt Motivates
Shelly Tutt Culpeper , VA 22701 540-522-3109 info@shellytutt.com www.shellytuttmotivates.com Life Coach/Health
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 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-
2024 Golf Drive Culpeper, VA 22701 540-229-1076 team@callsignature.com www.calllsignature.com Real Estate
Home & Tack Organizing, LLC
Lindsey Bennington 1134 Nelson Lane Amissville, VA 20106 Homeandtackorganizing@gmail.com www.homeandtackorganizing.com Business & Professional Services
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
Young Professionals 2022 Charity Kickball Tournament
Saturday May 14th, 2022, 9am Lenn Park 19206 Edwin Way 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.
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Friday, June 10, 4-8 pm Eastern View High School Cyclone Stadium
Ribbon Cuttings Bailey’s Cookie Bar
Friday, May 6, 5pm 128 N. Main Street
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