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County turns down proposed 970-acre solar field

By Josh Gully CULPEPER TIMES

After months of discussion amongst county boards, the Culpeper County Board of Supervisors recently unanimously denied Maroon Solar’s request for a conditional use permit to construct a 970-acre solar farm off Raccoon Ford Road in the Stevensburg District.

The supervisors voted on the matter after hearing 30-plus individuals’ thoughts on the issue during a public hearing earlier this month in a meeting that ended just before midnight. More than two-thirds of those speakers opposed the project.

David Davis, development director of Maroon’s parent company Strata Clean Energy, said the company was disappointed with the de-

cision. He said the company believes the proposed solar field is at a proper location and would offer many benefits to Culpeper County.

“In the light of the decision, we’re currently evaluating our next steps,” he said.

Stevensburg District Supervisor Bill Chase said the staunch opposition of the speakers led him to changing his mind and motioned that the county deny the conditional use permit.

“I don’t represent myself on the board, I represent Stevensburg District,” he said.

Supervisor Brad Rosenberger said in his 36 years as a supervisor he could count on one hand the amount of times he deterred from the planning commission’s recom-

mendation “and I’m certainly not going to change that tonight.”

The decision comes after the county’s planning commission twice recommended that the request be denied due to concerns over the proposal’s size. The county’s current solar policy calls for such projects not to take up more than 300 acres.

Maroon Solar representatives countered that concern with the fact that construction was proposed to take place in 300-acre increments and that the policy was a guideline, not a requirement.

Rosenberger noted that while the county does not have to follow it, completely ignoring the policy is a disrespectful action and “speaks volumes.”

The company also noted that the solar farm would not have been visi-

ble while providing the county nearly $15 million in extra revenue.

In addition to denying the requested conditional use permit, the supervisors by a split vote decided that the proposal does not fall in line with the county’s comprehensive plan.

Supervisors Tom Underwood and Paul Bates both agreed that the proposal could be in accordance with the comprehensive plan, but they opted against granting a conditional use permit as the supervisor representing the district said residents opposed the solar farm.

Supervisor Jack Frazier said the comprehensive plan is meant to represent the citizens’ desires for the county’s future and the citizens have expressed opposition to the project.

Public piano sends music through downtown

By Josh Gully CULPEPER TIMES

A musical atmosphere was recently added to the hub of Culpeper as downtown visitors may be treated to piano notes while perusing the shops and restaurants around Davis Street.

The town recently unveiled its first public piano, which was donated, refurbished and painted to reflect Culpeper’s unique attractions.

The town, through its Culpeper Keys program, partnered with the schools to offer a design competition for advanced art students.

The selected design, entitled “Thank you for visiting Culpeper,” was selected through an online vote and highlights the downtown love sign, area wineries, farm animals, the Blue Ridge Mountains, Davis Street and other attractions.

It was designed by art student Jordan Wilson, who painted the piano

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Local art student Jordan Wilson painted Culpeper's first piano. over three months last summer.

“It was a big project, it’s like doing a big old painting...I figured I would just take a little bit of everything from the town and just sort of make a big collage out of it,” Wilson

told Culpeper Media Network.

Wilson said the piano is almost like a mural that is a reflection of both her and her hometown.

“I think it’s really exciting. It was a lot of fun, I had a good time

doing it,” she said.

The piano will remain outside for the summer and move inside the Visitors Center during the winter months while still being available to the public.

Paige Read, the town’s director of economic development and tourism, explained that the Culpeper Keys program seeks to provide access to musical opportunities, foster creativity and build a sense of community.

She said the depot is a “perfect spot” for the town’s first public piano as it is the hub of the community and historic downtown.

“We are just so excited to continue to see and listen to the joy that this piano brings to Culpeper,” Read said.

A second piano has been donated to Culpeper Keys and so long as it can be fine tuned to be a functional instrument, Read said it will be placed in a yet-to-be determined location.

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Colonial Pipeline shutdown affects local gas stations

By Rachel Needham

“FOLKS. We're only a couple days away from restoration. There is truly no reason to fill your tanks to the brim.

You're self inflicting more weeks of outages by not taking this seriously.”

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The shutdown of the Colonial Pipeline caused long lines at gas stations across the region on Tuesday. The critical artery which supplies oil to many states in the eastern U.S. purportedly shut down on Friday because of a ransomware cyberattack by the Russian group Darkside.

Colonial Pipeline Co. said on Monday that it plans to return its systems to service by the end of the week.

On Tuesday evening the company released a statement saying that it “continues to make forward progress in our around-the-clock efforts to return our system to service” and has delivered more than 967,000 barrels to delivery points along its route.

But the trucking industry was facing a shortage of drivers before the cyberattack — an issue that could only be exacerbated by such an emergency.

The shutdown is being felt locally at gas stations across the region. By 4 p.m. on Tuesday, at least four Culpeper stations had run out of gasoline. By 6 p.m. in Rappahannock, the queue of cars waiting to fuel up at the Quicke Mart in Washington extended into the westbound lane of Route 211.

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Several Culpeper gas stations ran dry on the afternoon of May 11, including Murphy USA, which only had diesel to offer around 4 p.m.

By the morning of May 12, several stations that ran out of gas had restocked.

Gas prices in the area have not yet risen above the average $2.79 per gallon.

In the afternoon on Tuesday, Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam called a state of emergency in response to the pipeline shutdown and issued Executive Order 78, which will remain

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“This emergency declaration will help the Commonwealth prepare for any potential supply shortages and ensure Virginia motorists have access to fuel as we respond to this

evolving situation,” Northam said in a press release.

As of Tuesday night, Virginia’s statewide gas outages climbed to 9.1 percent according to Gas Buddy, a tech company that monitors real-time consumer gas prices at fuel stations throughout the country.

But Gas Buddy petroleum analyst Patrick De Haan, who has been tweeting about the shutdown and subsequent outages nonstop for the past several days, advises consumers not to panic and stockpile gasoline.

“FOLKS. We're only a couple days away from restoration,” De Haan posted on Twitter. “There is truly no reason to fill your tanks to the brim.

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Culpeper Technical Education Center principal named

By Josh Gully

first principal “is a monumental step in the opening of our new school.”

Summerscales, she said, has the necessary knowledge, experience Shaun and interpersonal skills to make Summerscales it “a tremendous school school full of opportunity for students, staff, our Culpeper community, the region and beyond.”

Before arriving to Eastern View,

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Eastern View High School Assistant Principal Shaun Summerscales has been selected as the first principal of the incoming Culpeper Technical Education Center set to open in the fall.

Summerscales said he is blessed to be entrusted with this great responsibility, saying his passion for career and technical education blossomed from witnessing the impact it has on students.

CTE Director Randi Richards-Lutz said naming the school’s

Summerscales taught social studies at Culpeper Middle School for eight years. He graduated from Ohio University with a degree in secondary social studies education and earned a Master’s in Educational Leadership at George Mason University. He is also a member of the Virginia Association of Secondary School Principals and the school system’s CTE Advisory Board.

“I am thrilled to be able to lead CTEC as we open our doors to students this fall, and want to thank my family, friends, and the many

Culpeper educators who have influenced and inspired my journey from social studies teacher to CTEC principal,” he said The new school, he said, will fill a great need in the community and provide new educational opportunities such as courses in automotive technology, cosmetology and cybersecurity.

Summerscales added that the school will provide hands-on, authentic experiences allowing students to earn credentials while preparing them to pursue their passions after high school.

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For the latter, the test will be offered on the fifth day after the close contact exposure. If the test is returned negative, the student or staff member can return to school or work on the eighth day after exposure if they are asymptomatic.

Parents or guardians of children under 18 must approve the test.

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ed to determine the prevalence of the coronavirus in asymptomatic persons within a location or group.

If a student is symptomatic or believed to be a close contact of an infected person and refuses to be tested, the plan states that they will be excluded from school for up to 14 days.

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Vote to change Lake Pelham's name to Lake Culpeper fails

By Josh Gully

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Lake Pelham, named after Confederate Major John Pelham, will keep its name for now.

During the Culpeper Town Council's May 11 meeting, a motion to change the name to Lake Culpeper failed with a 4-4 vote. Those in favor of the name change were council members Frank Reaves Jr., Pranas Rimeikis, Meaghan Taylor and Billy Yowell while Jamie Clancey, Keith Price, Jon Russell and Mayor Michael Olinger dissented. Councilman Keith Brown abstained from voting. Before that vote failed, Rus-

sell motioned for the name to remain Lake Pelham, which also failed.

By a 5-4 vote during its Feb. 9 meeting, the town council voted that the lake should be renamed and referred the matter to the committee consisting of several council members. The name Lake Culpeper was a suggestion forwarded to the town council by the committee.

While Clancey does not oppose the name Lake Culpeper, she thinks the decision should be reached with more community input.

"I see it as an opportunity to engage the community and to have some kind of economic de-

velopment, positive marketing, communications messaging...and education, specifically maybe with students kind of presenting to us why we should name the lake what they think," she said.

Russell agreed that the name change should be left up to the people, adding that this should be accomplished in a referendum.

Brown said he is "fine" with the name Lake Culpeper, adding that he thought the town council agreed to not name the lake after another person. If it is, he wondered if the town is not returning "right back to square one."

If the lake must have a new name, Councilman Keith Price said Lake Culpeper is the best option because it has the least chance of being offensive and it "stands for everybody."

That being said, he added that he opposes a name change. Mayor Michael Olinger seconded Price's thoughts.

The estimated cost to the town for renaming the lake is $5,000.

The failed motion stated that the costs would be funded through the town's general fund.

The town council did not make it clear when or if future discussions would continue about renaming the lake.

Broadband beginning to be offered in certain unserved areas

By Josh Gully CULPEPER TIMES

Some Culpeper residents are beginning to see the fruits of efforts to bring internet to thousands of unserved locations in the county. Of the county's 4,300 unserved locations, 500 homes in northeastern Culpeper can now purchase internet services as the All Points Broadband company has begun installing a fiber network.

All Points Broadband is continuing work to install a 500-mile net-

work that will reach every unserved location. Supervisor Jack Frazier said he would like to see All Points’ network also offered to locations currently with internet access, as some residents may not be happy with their current services. While that may be possible in the future, Jimmy Carr of All Points responded that the company’s present goal is to serve homes without access.

Carr explained that mailers are being sent to residents where

these new services are available.

Additionally, residents can visit allpointsbroadband.com/culpeper to learn if the new connections reach their locations and for updates on the project.

To complete the project in a single phase, Carr explained that ensuring a strong relationship with the Rappahannock Electric Cooperative is key. He noted that building a 500mile fiber-to-home network in a rural county while working with two

utility companies - REC and Dominion Power - is a hard undertaking.

Another key factor in completing the project in one phase, Carr said, is securing Virginia Telecommunication Initiative grant funding.

As All Points Broadband continues designing the 500-mile network, Carr said the company is also working with the utility companies to modify and refine the plans before submitting them to the State Corporation Commission for approval.

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CCPS recognizes teacher, classified employee of the year

By Josh Gully CULPEPER TIMES

In a year during which so many employees stepped up to face the unprecedented challenges presented by the coronavirus pandemic, it was harder than ever for Culpeper County Public Schools to select just one teacher and classified employee of the year.

Superintendent Dr. Anthony Brads explained that each school and department recognizes one employee as its employee of the year, and a panel consisting of community leaders and past winners selects those to be recognized as the school system’s employees of the year.

While the field had to be narrowed down, school board member Anne Luckenbill said every single staff member could be the top employee of the year as everyone has dealt with issues presented amid the pandemic.

Brads agreed, saying “I believe they could say that everybody in their building...could be the top employee of this year.”

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David Shang, a science teacher at Floyd T. Binns Elementary School, was described in his nomination as someone who consistently demonstrates “conscientiousness and genuine commitment” to the school’s staff and students.

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“I believe they could say that everybody in their building...could be the top employee of this year.”

Dr. Anthony Brads Superintendent upholding the ideals of communication, collaboration, citizenship, social justice and advocacy.

“David always finds a way to connect with every individual and displays notable respect for each person,” the nomination reads.

“This respect is mutual and shared with his colleagues and students.

He builds trust and meaningful connections with his students and teaches them to do the same with each other.”

Additionally, Shang serves as a positive force in the school community as he volunteers at every event, participates in productions and is the National Junior Honor Society advisor.

His involvement does not stop there.

Shang also co-sponsors the school’s science fair, coaches cross country and is Eastern View High School’s assistant athletic director.

But wait, there is more.

Shang coaches a Girls on the Run team, attends Culpeper youth basketball to support students and is a church youth group leader. And through it all, he finds time to serve on the board of directors for Girls on the Run and Culpeper Youth.

And this year he did it all with the coronavirus looming in the background. In complementing him, school board member Patricia Baker said “not only can you say you taught during the pandemic, but you were teacher of the year during the pandemic.”

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Above, the nominees for Culpeper County Public Schools Teacher of the Year pose together. Below, the nominees for Culpeper County Public Schools Classified Employee of the Year.

successful response to the pandemic has been a team effort, the nomination says that Wash has been “the heart of that team.” Walsh’s professional knowledge and leaderCLASSIFIED EMPLOYEE ship, the nomination says, instilled OF THE YEAR confidence operations could continIn a school year altered by the ue during a pandemic. pandemic, it is fitting for Nurse CoWhile there is not enough time ordinator Kathleen Walsh to be rec- in the day to list every way Walsh ognized as the Classified Employee has promoted health over the last of the Year. year, the nomination says her “dedWalsh’s nomination says that she ication and work ethic during these Call to make appointment has been central to the school sys- unprecedented times is worthy of Not ready to file - Call to file extension tem’s response the highest praise and recognition, to the corona- and our utmost gratitude.” virus since the OTHER NOMINEES very beginning TAX DAY IS MON. MAY 17 in February While Shang took home the prize, OFFICE HOURS MAY 13-17 | 11AM - 5PM 2020 and that other Teacher of the Year nominees Call to make appointment! she played a included Mindy McCabe (Culpeper vital role “at ev- County High School), Andrew BalNot ready to file? Call to file extension! ery crucial de- lard (Eastern View High School), cision and with Timothy McGuire (Culpeper Mid500 Meadowbrook Shopping Ctr every obstacle.” dle School), Janine Morrison (A.G. Next to Dunkin' Donuts & Mamas Pizza Culpeper, VA 22701 While the Richardson Elementary), Caryn (540) 825-4625 school system’s Shaffer (Emerald Hill Elementary),

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Ann Mayles (Farmington Elementary), Catherine Van Pelt (Pearl Sample Elementary), Laura Boyd (Sycamore Park Elementary) and Karen Dugger (Yowell Elementary School).

Other Classified Employees of the Year from each school and department were Mark Dennis (Culpeper County High School), Jeanie Barlow (Eastern View High School), Keith Hargreaves (Culpeper Middle School), Tammy Hicks (Floyd T. Binns Middle School), Heather Lunceford (Phoenix Alt. Education Program), Julie Bostic (A.G. Richardson Elementary), Jennifer Davidson (Emerald Hill Elementary), Dwight Sanker (Farmington Elementary), Emily Carlton (Pearl Sample Elementary), Jasmine Butler (Sycamore Park Elementary), Robin Dale-Pancione (Yowell Elementary School), David James (transportation), Glenn Hord (maintenance) and Sheri Armstrong (technology).

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Official says Culpeper will participate in statewide economic recovery ➤ Local manufacturers are looking for employees

By Josh Gully CULPEPER TIMES

While the coronavirus pandemic has decreased the amount of available statewide jobs and increased the number of unemployed individuals, Culpeper County Economic Development Executive Director Phil Sheridan explained the locality is set to participate in the recovery process.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor, the unemployment rate at the height of the pandemic in April 2020 was 14.7%.

This represented a 10.3 percentage point increase from March 2020, which was the largest monthly increase since such data became available in 1948. By last month, the nationwide unemployment rate stood at 6.1%.

In April 2020, Sheridan explained that central Virginia experienced a 10.8% unemployment rate while the statewide average was 11.5%. While that may be the case, he said central Virginia’s recovery has been slightly less successful as there was a 9.5% regional unemployment rate in February 2021 compared to a statewide average of 8%. He chalked that up to leisure, hospitality and non-essential retail being the jobs hit hardest by the pandemic.

In March, Virginia Employment Com-

mission statistics estimated that Culpeper ranked 27th best in the state with a 4.4% unemployment rate as 1,064 residents were without jobs. This compares to a local 2.7% unemployment rate and 670 jobless in March 2020.

Madison County had the lowest estimated unemployment rate as of March at 3.2% with Rappahannock and Fauquier at 3.9% and Orange at 4.9%. At 12.9%, Petersburg had the highest unemployment rate in Virginia as of March.

In February 2020, Sheridan explained that Virginia’s economy consisted of 3.6 million total jobs, which decreased by 197,000 a year later. Still, he said “not all is lost” and the state is predicting a full recovery by the second quarter of 2022 with moderate improvements through 2027.

Even better news, he added, is that “Culpeper will participate in this recovery” as several local manufacturing firms are hiring right now with cumulative needs for over 50 employees. He said residents looking for jobs should connect with Career Works, Cabinetworks, Bingham & Taylor, TE Connectivity and Euro Composites.

To solve the biggest obstacle these companies face - workforce recruitment and training - Sheridan said the county has connected the businesses with the Virginia Economic Development Partnership’s jobs investment program that will provide training funds from the state.

Red Knights International Motorcycle Club is set to roll through Culpeper

By Josh Gully

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Local roadways may be a bit busier than normal this weekend as over 200 members of the Red Knights International Motorcycle Club are flocking to Culpeper for the group’s annual Dixie Rally.

The Red Knights, which consists of current and retired volunteer or career firefighters and emergency technicians, has chapters throughout the country and focuses on fundraising for charitable causes.

The Culpeper chapter has about 11 members and raises money for two primary causes including the Central Virginia Burn Camps that provides a week of activities for young burn survivors. The local club also fundraises for the Carney Strong Initiative, which aims to provide rural fire departments with equipment that prevents carcinogens from negatively affecting firefighters.

Proceeds from registration fees and a silent auction at the Salem Fire Department will be donated to those two causes.

Robert Beebe, a Red Knight for 19 years and member of the local chapter, explained

that Culpeper is one of the smaller towns he has seen used as a home base for the Dixie Rally but has a record number of registered riders.

Participants are coming to town from all corners of the country with riders set to arrive from Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York, Georgia and Indiana.

Culpeper Chamber of Commerce President/CEO Jeff Say said the chamber is excited that Culpeper will be welcoming the crowd of motorcyclists. The chamber contributed some of its members’ items that will be presented to the visitors.

“This should be an extremely well-received visit and we’re excited to welcome them to Culpeper!” Say said in an email.

“We hope they enjoy their stay and come back in the future!”

On Friday, the bikers will ride from the Salem Fire Department to Madison, visit the Stonewall Harley dealer and cap off the day with a tour at the Belmont distillery.

On Saturday, they take a 150-mile round trip and pass through Front Royal, stop at Cooter’s Place for lunch in Luray, pass through Elkton and come over the mountain back to Culpeper.

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County OKs $190 million budget with level taxes

By Josh Gully CULPEPER TIMES

Supervisor Brad Rosenberger said he would rather have a higher real estate bill because his property is actually worth more instead of having the taxes increase. He added that hopefully word of Culpeper's low real estate tax rates will not travel too far as it would result in many people flocking to the county.

Supervisors Chairman Gary Deal noted that he is proud that Culpeper’s real estate tax is significantly lower compared to rates in surrounding counties including the 99 cents per $100 of assessed value in Fauquier, 73 cents in Rappahannock, 72 cents in Orange and 71 cents in Madison.

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With the Culpeper County Board of Supervisors’ recent approval of a $190,590,305 budget for fiscal year 2021, real estate and personal property taxes will remain level.

The supervisors approved a real estate tax rate of 55 cents per $100 of assessed value by a 6-1 vote with Supervisor Jack Frazier serving as the lone dissenter. Seven of the 55 cents represents a fire and rescue levy. This represents an equalized rate after a recent reassessment increased property values by an average of 12%.

This came after the board advertised a potential two-cent real estate tax increase, which County Administrator John Egertson said was proposed to establish an ongoing revenue stream for operating expenses of the career and technical education school set to open in the fall. That increase would have also allowed the county to set aside $2.1 million for future road projects.

With the adopted tax rate, the county will instead set aside $873,500 for future road projects.

In opposing the 55 cents per $100 of assessed value rate, Frazier proposed that the county lower the rate to 54 cents. His main issue with the tax rate is that the reassessments resulted in residential property values generally increasing while commercial, farm and industrial properties generally decreased.

Frazier said the equalization essentially amounts to a tax increase for many homeowners, which is why he proposed to lower the real estate tax by one cent.

Frazier said there is no sense in setting aside over $800,000 for future road projects while the county may not get any matching funds from the Virginia Department of Transportation until 2023. He added that the county could set aside less funds for roads with a lower tax rate.

Supervisor Tom Underwood said the county has “significant infrastructure needs” and will either eventually have to “undertake a major financing” to solve those issues or conservatively plan.

“I am in favor typically of as low of taxes as possible and if this was relative to operations perhaps I would have a different opinion but I do believe it’s appropriate to set aside money for infrastructure with a clearly defined set of needs,” Underwood said.

CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN

The supervisors also approved a $13.2 million capital improvement plan. That budget includes $2.3 million for the airport to fund a taxiway connector, apron lighting and a Greenhouse Road construction project.

The capital improvement plan also calls for $525,000 to be set aside for buildings and grounds projects, which includes several improvements at the Carver Center including installation of an elevator, renovation of two classrooms and a roof replacement.

The supervisors budgeted $3.6 E B million for school capital improveh ment projects.

The bulk of these h funds are a potential $2 million roof a replacement w at Culpeper Middle a School, which serves as a placeholder in the budget until it is decided whether to renovate the school at its current location or replace the facility.

The county’s parks and recreation department received $5.1 million for capital improvement projects including $3.1 million for a new fieldhouse, field lighting and an outdoor pickleball court.

The supervisors also approved $800,000 for Culpeper County Volunteer Fire and Rescue capital improvement projects, doubling the county’s previous contribution.

While the capital improvement funds were appropriated, county staff will not move forward with any projects until the supervisors approve the release of those funds.

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H E A LT H Having trouble losing weight? ➤ Why you should talk to your doctor about surgical and non-surgical weight loss Losing weight isn’t easy. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly half of U.S. adults attempt to lose weight every year.

But this doesn’t mean that you can’t be successful. You may need help in the form of surgical and non-surgical weight loss serNicholas vices.

Dugan, MD Nicholas Dugan, MD, a bariatric surgeon at Novant Health UVA Health System Prince William Surgical Services, has seen people’s lives change after weight loss surgery.

“Weight loss surgery, also known as bariatric surgery, can drastically improve people’s lives,” said Dugan.

“People are so happy after getting their surgery, and I love the opportunity to be able to do this for my patients.”

Below, Dugan discusses the process of undergoing bariatric surgery and answers some frequently asked questions.

Both procedures are performed with minimally invasive techniques, such as robotic and laparoscopic surgery, allowing quicker recovery with less pain.

Within two years, the average patient loses between 70 to 80 percent of their excess body weight after with gastric bypass and 50 to 70 percent after a sleeve gastrectomy.

WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF WEIGHT LOSS SURGERY?

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF UNDERGOING WEIGHT LOSS SURGERY?

Gastric bypass surgery and sleeve gastrectomy surgery (gastric sleeve) are the procedures I typically perform, as well as revisions of previous bariatric surgeries.

Both gastric bypass surgery and gastric sleeves reduce the size of the stomach, causing weight loss by reducing the amount of food needed to feel full and decreasing production of ghrelin, which is known as the “hunger hormone.”

The obvious answer is weight loss, but there is a host of benefits that accompany this. Patients can see improvement or remission of pre-existing obesity-related conditions, such as: • Type 2 Diabetes • High blood pressure • High cholesterol • Heart disease • Stroke • Fatty liver disease

Patients not only look better after surgery, but they feel better and live healthier lives.

HOW DO YOU DETERMINE IF SOMEONE IS A GOOD CANDIDATE FOR SURGERY?

To be considered a candidate for weight-loss surgery, a patient must have been unsuccessful with past non-surgical weight-loss methods.

They also must have a body mass index (BMI) of 35 to 40 with at least one obesity-related comorbidity or a BMI of greater than 40 without a comorbidity.

WHAT IS THE TIMELINE FOR THE WEIGHT LOSS SURGERY JOURNEY?

From the first consultation to post-operative recovery, we’re looking at a minimum of two months.

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and ideal outcome.

Then, we begin your pre-operative program by obtaining clearance from your psychologist and dietitian. You’ll undergo an outpatient endoscopy for routine pre-operative screening, and some patients may have to have a sleep study or cardiology clearance depending on their pre-existing conditions.

So, for someone who is hoping to undergo surgery by the end of this year, they need to start making

WHAT DOES THE RECOVERY AND AFTER-CARE LOOK LIKE FOR A TYPICAL SURGERY?

Most patients stay only one night in the hospital to be monitored and are up and out of bed the same day.

With the procedures being minimally invasive, patients typically experience minor pain for only a few days.

I typically recommend taking two weeks off from work to allow full recovery and to focus on taking

care of yourself while learning how to accommodate the new way of eating and drinking.

ARE THERE OTHER WEIGHT-LOSS SERVICES OFFERED AT NOVANT HEALTH UVA HEALTH SYSTEM?

Absolutely! We offer a range of medical weight-loss programs for patients who do not qualify or don’t want to go the surgery route. Our registered dietitian, Ivory Miceli, RDN, provides nutritional counseling. We also host free support groups and virtual webinars where

we can educate, answer questions for and connect with our current, former and prospective patients.

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

April Top Dollar Deal: East Fairfax District, $3,950,000. The printing of this list is made possible by ReMax Crossroads of Culpeper.

Catalpa District 4/1: Dever, Benjamin and Wife to Hurd, Anders S and Wife; 24.99 acres located near Meadow View LN, $174,900 4/1: Jenkins, Michael R and Other to Butler, Andrew Gregory and Wife; 10.34 acres located near Stonehouse Mtn RD, $167,000 4/6: Hayes, Brownie W and Other to Alperin, Ashley and Husband; 19.99 acres located at 4162 Waterford RD, $745,000 4/8: Herzig, Phillip to McClintock, Travis and Wife; 6.36 acres located at 12274 Cherry Hill RD, $409,000 4/8: Jenkins, Michael R and Other to Crossley, Jeffrey T and Wife; 11.15 acres located near Mountain Ridge WAY, $160,000 4/8: Bowers, Sherry L to Villanueva, Jose Arturo; 1 acre located at 12168 Cherry Hill RD, $295,000 4/13: Hackley, Dorothy Z to Commonwealth Farm Properties LLC; 30.12 acres located near Lantern LN, $305,000 4/15: Hazelett, Charles Clayton and Wife to Holdsworth, Thomas and Other; 3.42 acres located at 11296 Brinker CT, $425,000 4/20 Clarity Homes LLC to Restoration Enterprises LLC; Multiple parcels located near Woodland Church RD, $242,500 4/22: Wilkerson, Jason R to Penaloza, Raul and Others; 4.1 acres located at 12376 Eggbornsville RD, $350,000 4/26: Jusino, David M and Other to Adams, Justin and Wife; 5.57 acres located near Settle School RD, $88,870 4/27: Jenkins, Michael R and Other to Country View Homes LLC; 1 acre located near Alum Springs RD, $87,000 4/27: Blume, Rodney W and Wife to Stuckey, Michelle; 1.51 acres located at 14063 Horseshoe CT, $430,000 4/29: Lutero, Dennis L and Wife to Macbeth, Joel and Wife; 4.99 acres located at 12211 Ridge CT, $506,675 4/29: Campbell, Mark C and Wife to Sunday, Erik Bryan and Wife; 1.54 acres located at 10056 Dutch Hollow RD, $460,000 4/30: Suthard, Rachel and Husband to Machuca, Kelvin R; 7.72 acres located at 13223 Alum Springs RD, $455,000 Catalpa Town District 4/8: HLW Investments LLC to Baldwin, Kavita; .21 acres located at 201 W Fairview RD, $242,400 4/16: Carns, Jeffrey A to Henderson, Alexander Putnam and Wife; .30 acres located at 1125 Lee ST, $245,000 4/28: Standley, Candace Judd to Bar Construction; .45 acres located at 321 Lewis ST, $152,900 Cedar MTN District 4/1: Armstrong Kearney Properties LLC to Chavez Machuca, Santos; .70 acres located at 12361 Metlock RD, $310,000 4/5: Delagardelle, Travis M and Wife to Rodriguez, Karina N; 1.49 acres located at 11439 Fox Hill RD, $365,000 4/7: Gordon, Jason J and Wife to Degeorge, Ryan; 1.07 acres located at 7331 Greenwood LN, $325,000 4/7: Mose, Douglas and Other to Clatterbuck, Michael and Wife; 12.63 acres located near Rachaels WAY, $70,000 4/14: Bennett, Andrew Lawrence to Inskeep, John R and Other; 2.5 acres located at 7481 Crooked Run LN, $405,000 4/16: Nichols, Jonathan Mark and Wife to Reiner, Vicky; 3.81 acres located at 19228 Clair Manor DR, $535,000 4/19: Loy, Lori to Phillips, Stephanie and Other; .14 acres located at 12116 Majestic PL, $415,000 4/21: Schenck, M David to Abed, Samet and Wife; 5.53 acres located near Rolling Hills DR, $100,000 4/23: Jones, Michael C and Wife to Hazelwood, Dixie L; 1.01 acres located at 18435 Snaffle LN, $465,000 4/27: Chirinos, Ivan to Ridgeway, Stacy; .15 acres located at 12235 Salt Cedar LN, $337,000 4/30: Priest, Matthew R and Other to BGRS Relocation INC; .15 acres located at 12025 Live Oak DR, $394,900 4/30: BGRS Relocation INC to Mcclintock, Lance; .15 acres located at 12025 Live Oak DR, $394,900 4/30: Giovannini, Amanda and Husband to Diaz, Christopher A; 2.16 acres located at 19495 Hickory DR, $550,000 4/30: Imperium Investments LLC to Jenkins, Kristen L; 1 acre located at 20539 Dove Hill RD, $225,000 Cedar MTN Town District 4/9: Turner, Kendra to Sumrall, Brett and Wife; Townhouse located at 544 Cromwell CT, $225,000 4/12: Quintanilla, Ricardo A and Wife to Brown, Zachary; .14 acres located at 140 King Edward CT, $407,333 4/16: Gray, Gary T Jr & Gray, Beth B to Burns, Vickie L; .47 acres located at 319 Laurel ST, $339,900 4/16: Hinds, Teresa G to Gallagher, Jena and Husband; .24 acres located at 2405 Blossom ST, $350,000 4/19: Ray, Deborah L to Miller, Jacob Sean and Wife; .38 acres located at 2312 Maplewood DR, $340,000 4/21: Wolfe, Catherine L to Atkins, James P; Townhouse located at 717 Ripplebrook DR, $165,000 4/26: Wise Rentals LLC to McClure, Terri Williams and Other; .14 acres located at 772 Ripplebrook DR, $285,000 East Fairfax District 4/1: Diaz, Freddy Martinez to Choudhury, Tanweer; .15 acres located at 2172 Juniper DR, $426,000 4/2: Rudy, Don S and Others to Brenco Properties LLC; .32 acres located at 400 Barberry ST, $240,000 4/12: Corbin, David J and Wife to Curry, Charles L Jr and Wife; .30 acres located at 210 Chestnut DR, $339,000 4/13: Vargas, Steve to Vijil Carcamo, Alex A; .13 acres located at 2044 Magnolia CIR, $385,000 4/13: Moss, Robert L Jr and Wife to Powell, Vincent J; .14 acres located at 1922 Cotton Tail DR, $391,500 4/16: Nazzaro, Anthony T and Wife to Kulo, Kur and Wife; Townhouse located at 1880 Blue Bell LN, $277,000 4/19: Cook, Lauren and Other to Bradshaw, Emmett G Jr and Wife; Townhouse located at 1909 Crepe Myrle LN, $249,900 4/21: Tower Hill Properties LLC to Leathers, Jason; .19 acres located at 1761 Birch DR, $269,900 4/22: Dandridge, Elizabeth to Wang, Bei and Wife; .24 acres located at 1745 Finley DR, $369,900 4/23: Jenkins, Loretta to Abed, Ahmad; .14 acres located at 625 Clubhouse WAY, $285,000 4/27: Gose, Stephen C and Wife to Lucero, Sharon and Other; Townhouse located at 336 Lafayette DR, $187,000 4/27: Oropeza, Leonardo and Other to Tate, Tarren and Other; .57 acres located at 15505 Hillview CT, $522,000 4/30: Forsyth, Carolyn M to Farrukh, Haroon Ali; Townhouse located at 1875 Blue Bell LN, $299,500 4/30: Opre Culpeper LLC to Waters Place LLC; Multiple parcels located near Waters PL, $3,950,000 Jefferson District 4/1: SAB Investments LLC to HMR Custom Builders LLC; Multiple parcels located near Colvin RD, $720,000 4/1: Ross, Thomas James II to Smith, Patrick T; Multiple parcels located near Cedar Crossing WAY, $300,000 4/2: Deans, Karl D and Other to Williams, Thomas; 5 acres located at 2315 Atkins Trail LN, $635,000 4/5: Simpson, Rodney A and Wife to Hacker, Kenneth and Wife; 10 acres located at 7199 Dreamland RD, $675,000 4/5: Yates, Kimberly Anne to Johnson, Veronica and Husband; 1.58 acres located at 18583 Springs RD, $327,000 4/5: Gearing, James V and Wife to Mills, Craig E and Wife; 17.07 acres located at 12553 Walnut Creek LN, $943,486 4/6: Lilybrooke LLC to Schoenike, Elaine M and Wife; 2.00 acres located at 2052 Bentley Ridge RD, $516,770 4/6: Caliber Homebuilder INC to Jackson, Christopher T; 5.41 acres located near Scottsville RD, $439,236.79 4/7: Olafsen, George F and Other to Pittiglio, James and Other; Multiple parcels located near Ryland Chapel RD, $462,500 4/12: Ross, Thomas James II to Villers, Vicki L; 10 acres located at Rhodes LN, $150,000 4/12: Us Bank National Association to Cedar Homes Investments LLC; 1 acre located at 5367 Scottsville RD, $175,000 4/13: Bywaters, Floyd L and Wife to Grisby, Kristin Leann; 3.13 acres located at 16139 Sheads Mountain RD, $325,000 4/14: Baldwin, Jacklyn E to Manus, James P; 11.64 acres located at 14548 Thickett Ridge LN, $425,000 4/16: Atkins Construction Group LLC to Wren, Sheldon David and Wife; 10.09 acres located near Jeffersonton RD, $165,000 4/21: Russick, Nadine M to Scarborough, Alex Benjamin and Wife; 2.3 acres located at 1474 Freeman DR, $651,001 4/21: Caliber Homebuilder INC to Rhoads, Rocio; 5 acres located at 7272 Scottsville RD, $375,000 4/22: Llyod, Johnny G to Lasasso, Anthony K and Wife; 1.53 acres located at 17295 S Cambridge WAY, $550,000

4/22: Cooke, Ronald and Wife to Morrison, Darrel Duane; 9.88 acres located near Ryland Chapel RD, $170,000 4/26: Myers, Eva J to Dimaria, Joseph Michael and Wife; 1 acre located at 17243 Berkshire DR, $505,000 4/27: Vooys, Shannon Rae and Husband to Laubenheimer, Dawn; 10 acres located at 13145 Firefly RD, $575,000 4/27: Jessup, James M and Wife to Brown, Jennifer and Husband; 1 acre located at 3299 Stratford DR, $541,200 4/29: Wysocki, Joseph L and Wife to Schumacher, Steven John and Other; 2.14 acres located at 2573 Wildwood CIR, $544,900 4/30: Stenholm, Bryce and Wife to Mclaughlin, Cynthia G; 1 acre located at 15502 Waterloo RD, $500,000 4/30: Yowell, Joshua I to BIT Property LLC; 93.72 acres located at 15371 Sheads Mountain Rd, $799,000 4/30: Beauchene, David P and Wife to Trigon Homes LLC; 10 acres located near Backwoods TRL, $125,000 Salem District 4/1: Overcash, Chris L and Wife to Torres, Orlando Sr; 1.61 acres located at 16410 Hudson Mill RD, $434,900 4/1: Stillhouse Properties Parcel 3 LLC to Rasnick, Kenneth M; 11.09 acres located near Stillhouse LN, $115,000 4/1: Warstler, David B and Wife to Eckert, Andrew D and Wife; 3.18 acres located at 11123 Signal Hill RD, $330,000 4/8: SONA INC to Walker, Jeffry; 5.01 acres located at 10353 Greenstone LN, $566,208 4/12: Farland, Richard and Wife to Brown, John L and Wife; 1.62 acres located near Windswept LN, $90,000 4/12: Sona Homes INC to Wheeler, William Brooks and Other; 3.88 acres located at 10423 Greenstone LN, $507,699 4/16: Yowell, James D & Yowell, Terry L to Fox, William Michael and Wife; 2.04 acres located at 15263 Alphin LN, $495,000 4/19: ELAND INC to Varela, Andrew and Wife; 5.67 acres located at 4115 Cabin RD, $399,800 4/21: Country View Homes LLC to Troina, Benedeto and Wife; 3 acres located at 13032 Stonehouse Mtn RD, $400,000 4/22: Traveler LLC to Perrow, David and Wife; 10.11 acres located at 6459 Intervale RD, $925,000 4/23: Grimsley, Ollie J III and Other to Terry, Holly; 1.07 acres located at 9229 Sperryville PIKE, $250,000 4/26: Hensley, Goldie S to Fluery, Rachel A; 1.67 acres located at 11269 Old Stillhouse RD, $335,000 4/26: Diaz, Christopher A and Others to Spigner, Avry Coe; 5.01 acres located at 5488 Riverbend LN, $399,900 4/27: Slaughter, Sallie E to Waldeck, John Wesley Bays and Other; 1.5 acres located at 6359 Griffinsburg RD, $300,000 4/27: Hoffman, Joseph F to Cofield, Shannon Mcmahon; 5.1 acres located at 16155 Bellevue DR, $463,000 4/28: Gravett, Taryn and Other to Alliger, John and Other; 5 acres located at 16468 Wayland RD, $440,000 4/30: Rector, Amanda L and Other to Montiel Muniz, Cesar; 1.11 acres located at 7505 Kirtley TRL, $305,000 4/30: Clayboorne, John P and Other to Jenkins, Marvin Neal and Other; Multiple parcels near West Hoover Rd in Culpeper and Madison County, $630,000 Stevensburg District 4/1: Dennis-Bowers, Stephanie Dawn to Real Estate Management Group LLC; 3 acres located at 20144 Batna RD, $165,000 4/2: Wjrainey LLC to Jefferson Homebuilders INC; 5.13 acres located near Trotting TRL, $75,000 4/7: McClintock, Travis and Wife to Landaverde, Ricardo; 2 acres located at 16067 Stevensburg RD, $275,000 4/7: Kassenoff, Robert A and Wife to Gerrie, David E JR; 5.58 acres located at 31088 Richards Ferry RD, $365,000 4/9: Pardee Virginia Timber 2 LLC to Czerniewski, Marcin; 37.37 acres located near Wade TRL, $172,500 4/12: Rockwood Homes LLC to Bishop, Thomas Wayne and Wife; 6.02 acres located at 25533 Eleys Ford RD, $336,425 4/16: Johnson, Wallace R and Wife to Cornwell, Roger Murrell and Wife; Multiple parcels located near Walkers LN, $399,900 4/20: Dillard, Charles E to Gray, Gary T Jr; .81 acres located at 10342 MT Zion Church RD, $314,999 4/21: Wolford, David G to Green, Carl Randall and Other; 37.74 acres located at 19958 Edwards Shop Rd, $250,000 4/21: Stanley, Raymond A and Others to Calderon, Gregorio D and Wife; 10 acres located near Stringfellow RD, $60,000 4/21: Tipton, Brian K and Wife to Henry, Larry William JR and Wife; 17.67 acres located at 10602 Gravel RD, $775,000 4/22: Myers, Darryl M and Other to Homescouts LLC; 54.34 acres located near Edwards Shop RD, $271,700 4/22: Queen, Teal Jr and Wife to Miller, Michael Alan and Wife; 1.07 acres located at 14676 Carrico Mills RD, $274,900 4/22: Homescouts LLC to Trigon Homes LLC; 5.25 acres located near Yellowbottom RD, $80,000 4/28: Bae, Tae In and Wife to C & R Carpentry INC; 70.06 acres located at 18404 Bel Pre RD, $1,450,000 4/28: Rockwood Homes INC to Earhart, Joshua Wilson and Wife; 5 acres located at 26431 Eleys Ford RD, $348,000 4/29: Wilson, John Halle and Wife to Aziz, Hamad John and Wife; .51 acres located at 14216 Belle AVE, $519,900 4/29: Dale Simpson Family LTD Partnership to Harrell, Peter Michael and Wife; 5.19 acres located at 16412 Glen Ella RD, $450,000 4/30: Jackson, Marlese to Creel, David Baldwin and Wife; .94 acres located at 15040 North Ridge BLVD, $469,000 West Fairfax District 4/1: Yowell, William M to Spring 314 LLC; .22 acres located at 314 Spring ST, $140,000 4/1: Digiovacchino, Shaun M to Brady, Kelly C and Husband; .14 acres located at 609 S West ST, $422,000 4/2: Parsons, Justin and Wife to Moore, Samuel and Wife; .22 acres located at 708 Holly Crest DR, $460,000 4/2: SONA INC to Van Bakel, Keith A; .30 acres located at 872 Keswick DR, $462,685 4/5: SONA INC to Ferguson, Jerry L and Other; .48 acres located at 705 Keswick DR, $519,900 4/6: Manus, James P to Calaway, Agee Jr and Wife; Townhouse located at 367 Snyder LN, $260,000 4/8: Deroo, Alta Jean to Kramer, Cari Smith and Husband; 6.79 acres located at 2200 Deroo TRL, $1,275,000 4/8: SAB Investments LLC to Just Getting By LLC; .29 acres located at 121 W Piedmont ST, $140,000 4/9: Yorgensen, Jason A and Wife to Dunn, Adam N and Other; .23 acres located at 1108 Oakmont CT, $464,000 4/12: Daniel Ramey Rental Enterprises INC to Pierce, Jeffrey and Wife; Townhouse located at 855 Fairview Village CT, $218,000 4/13: SONA INC to Green, Stephen Randy and Wife; .25 acres located at 901 Greengable CT, $489,000 4/13: Fincham, Timothy to Hayes, Derrin K and Other; .11 acres located at 713 S Blue Ridge AVE, $398,500 4/14: Morgan, Herbert Lee Jr to Lilius, Matthew August and Wife; .32 acres located at 189 Jenkins AVE, $420,000 4/14: NVR INC to Smith, Lea D and Other; .45 acres located at 713 Keswick DR, $453,000 4/14: Tingler, Matthew J to Mclean, Jessica and Wife; .07 acres located at 118 W Edmondson ST, $300,000 4/19: Atherton, Jaramie W and Wife to Meade, Heather L; .20 acres located at 245 Whitworth DR, $463,000 4/21: Atchinson, Barry A and Wife to Doran, Phillip and Wife; .33 acres located at 597 Windermere DR, $400,000 4/21: NVR INC to Payton, Willi ‘a Jewell Sha’ron; .33 acres located at 820 Keswick DR, $433,790 4/22: Pennington, Cori M and Wife to Volhard, Wendy; .11 acres located at 211 W Chandler ST, $350,000 4/26: Sanchez, Anthony William Sr to Shepherd, Kelly and Other; .15 acres located at 913 Fairtree LN, $355,000 4/26: Hazel, Danny G to Martinez, Garcia, Tanira Cecilia; Townhouse located at 703 Catalpa CT, $180,000 4/27: Brown, Gregory Keenan to Magnolia Team LLC; .23 acres located at 1301 Sperryville PIKE, $140,000 4/28: Locher, Thomas F to Chirinos, Ivan E and Other; .22 acres located at 1017 Ridgemere LN, $439,900 4/28: Trexler, Brandon L and Wife to Alfaro Angel, Jose Dimas; .32 acres located at 798 Prosperity RD, $400,000 4/28: NVR INC to Vera Cruz, Joshua Daniel; .68 acres located at 841 Keswick DR, $420,625 4/30: Stalnaker, Pamela Kay to Vaughn, Jonathan C; .25 acres located at 1809 Fairway CT, $500,000 4/30: Jefferson Homebuilders INC to Bowen, James M and Wife; .25 acres located at 2183 December CT, $562,700 4/30: Ingram, David Rush to Riverdale/ Culpeper LLC; Multiple parcels located near N West ST, $367,920

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The realities of aging I love working with and ministering to older adults. I enjoy visiting with them and learning from their vast storehouse of wisdom and experiences.

Since most churches are comprised of “seasoned members,” it Pastor Brad Hales is a privilege to see how a congregation can renew and revive through the faith and resilience of these mature adults. While I cannot fully relate to them as a “middle aged person,” the health concern which I have experienced over the last month has provided me with an even deeper, more profound respect for these cherished children of Christ.

Since my 20s, I’ve been dealing with neck issues. As a recipient of generational arthritis, it has systematically brought instability to my bones and spinal cord. After years of intermittent pain and stints in rehab, I decided in January to

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have cervical spine surgery in early April. This included several fusions, decompressions, and a rod in the back of my neck. The initial things I gleaned about this surgery was that there would be a lot of pain, I would have to wear a hard neck brace/collar and I would spend several weeks resting and recuperating. But that was the tip of the iceberg.

When I came home, I quickly realized that I would need assistance eating (weak arms), bathing, and even standing and sitting down. As a guy in his mid-50s, this was foreign to me. Being independent and selfreliant is just how I rolled until this present operation. I realize that my body is healing, getting stronger, and I will be better for it. But this stop on the carousel of life has offered me a small glimpse on aging, and what others deal with daily.

Since 1963, the month of May has been designated as “Older Americans Month.” It is vitally important that as a nation we recognize the lives, contributions, and service of mature adults.

Reality is revealing to us that the United States is aging at a rapid rate. By 2060, almost 100

million people, around 25% of the population will be 65 years of age or better. (The fastest-growing group are those 85 and better). By 2030, there will be a higher percentage of older adults than younger children.

While we might live in a culture that emphasizes the energy and excitement of youthfulness, we cannot ignore the presence and vitality of aging. Seasoned adults come in all shapes and sizes. While some may be enduring frailty and sickness, others are still working and recreating. While some may have to care for a spouse or grandchildren, others are out in the community serving. While some may be experiencing isolation and loneliness, others are building relationships and spending time with friends and family.

It is way too dangerous to “pigeonhole” or generalize the aging into a specific category, or to make assumptions based upon an individual’s age. When I was a young seminary student in my early twenties, I was assigned to a church in Northeastern Philadelphia.

When I arrived at the congregation, the pastor asked me to work with

the weekly older adults group.

And were my eyes ever opened. I never expected to see such a lifegiving activity. Here was the thing.

While I witnessed 90-year-olds joyfully dancing, I would go back to the seminary residence hall and encounter 20-somethings laying around barely able to get out of bed.

It does make you think.

Aging is not a dreaded disease but is a part of God’s plan of life. The Prophet Isaiah in the Old Testament of the Bible said these words, “Listen to me, O house of Jacob, all the remnant of the house of Israel, who have been borne by me from before your birth, carried from the womb; even to your old age I am he, and to gray hairs I will carry you. I have made, and I will bear; I will carry and will save.”

In my aging journey, especially with the struggle of major surgery, I have even greater reverence for the mature adults in my midst. In our daily aging, may we celebrate those who continue to live, serve, and touch the lives of others. Let us focus on aging being a gift from Jesus, that our hearts may be open and full to God’s blessings all around us.

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By Charles Jameson, President

February 22 was George Washington’s 289th birthday. March 16 was James Madison’s 270th birthday, April 13 was Thomas Jefferson’s 278th birthday and April 24 was James Monroe’s 263rd birthday. It’s no wonder that Virginia is called the Mother of Presidents.

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I hadn’t really noticed until just recently, but four of the first five Presidents of the United States were Virginians. The Culpeper Minute Men and the Virginia Society, Sons of the American Revolution recognized each of their birthdays over the past few months. February 22 was George Washington’s 289th birthday.

March 16 was James Madison’s 270th birthday, April 13 was Thomas Jefferson’s 278th birthday and April 24 was James Monroe’s 263rd birthday. It’s no wonder that Virginia is called the Mother of Presidents.

While that was certainly true early on in the republic, let’s take a look now that we’ve inaugurated our 46th.

Going by birthplace, Virginia is the winner with eight of its native sons holding the country’s highest office. Ohio can lay claim to eight with deep roots in the Buckeye state: William Henry Harrison, Ulysses Grant, Rutherford Hayes, James Garfield, Benjamin Harrison, William Mckinley, William Taft and Warren Harding. However, only seven of these Presidents were actually born in Ohio. In contrast to these top breeding grounds for Oval Office occupants, a number of states have yet to send anyone to the White House. To date only 21 states have been the birthplace of a commander in chief and just 18 states can lay claim to presidents based on primary state affiliation.

While Virginia has produced the most presidents, all but one of them served prior to the Civil War. Also, Virginia hasn’t sent anyone to the White House in over 100 years. Who are the sons of Virginia who have held the highest office in the land?

The first is the father of our country George Washington. He was born in Westmoreland County, Virginia, although his childhood home was Ferry Farm in Stafford. He died at his home in Mount Vernon in 1799.

It was said that no one walked away from power with more dignity or did more to assure the prosperous society we have today.

The second is Thomas Jefferson, the nation’s third president. He was born in Albemarle county, and his childhood home from age 2-9 was Tuckahoe Plantation. Thomas Jefferson was known for authoring many important documents outlining the American thoughts on a number of different topics, and of course was also the author of the Declaration of Independence.

The third is James Madison, our fourth president, who was born at Belle Grove Plantation in King George county and had his main

Charles Jameson home at Montpelier. He was the father of our Constitution and wrote the Bill of Rights.

The fourth is James Monroe, our fifth president who was born in Westmoreland County. His birthplace near Oak Grove, Virginia has been refurbished. He lived in his home, Highland, in Charlottesville when he became President. He is the only president to run unopposed, aside from Washington and the last of the Founding Fathers.

The fifth is William Henry Harrison, our ninth president who was born at Berkeley Plantation in Charles City County Virginia in 1773. He was schooled at Hampden Sydney, served and resigned from the Army in 1798, then became the governor of the Indiana territory in 1800. He then rejoined the Army as Maj. General in 1812, resigning again in 1814. He then settled on a farm in North Bend, Ohio. His father was Benjamin Harrison V, a signer of the Declaration of Independence and three-term governor of Virginia. His grandson Benjamin Harrison would become the 23rd president.

The sixth is John Tyler, the 10th President. He was born in Greenway, Charles City County in 1790, and was the Chancellor at William and Mary College. His ascension to the presidency set the standard for succession after the death of William Henry Harrison.

The seventh is Zachary Taylor, the 12th president, who was born in Monticello, Orange County in 1784.

He was a career military officer for 40 years and was a hero of the MexicanAmerican War. He directly descended from Pilgrims who arrived aboard the

Mayflower.

The eighth and last is Woodrow Wilson, the 28th president, who was born in Staunton. in 1856. He was the first president to receive a PhD in political science from John Hopkins University. He also won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1919.

You may have noticed that the fifth President to come from Virginia, William Henry Harrison, is also listed along with Presidents from Ohio.

While he was a longtime resident of Ohio, I like to think it was just to get around the Constitutional requirement that the president and vice president on a party ticket cannot be a resident of the same state. President Harrison was clearly a son of Virginia.

Interestingly enough, some of President Harrison’s family have shown relation to me and other Jameson descendants through DNA. So I’ve got special interest in not losing this one to Ohio. President Harrison’s birthplace, the Berkeley Plantation, is listed as one of the earliest plantations in America. It is now owned by Malcolm (Jamie) Jamieson. His grandfather John Jamieson served as a drummer boy in the Union Army. He remembered being encamped on the James River with Gen. George McCellan in 1862. He returned 45 years later in 1907, when he saw the plantation was for sale. He rushed down from New York to purchase it. It is said that Berkeley is the most historic Plantation lying on the James River between Richmond and Williamsburg. The Jamieson’s on the Berkeley website state they believe that Black Americans, Indigenous People and their descendants deserve justice, respect and support as they have suffered unimimaginable tragedies and losses through enslavement and genocide at the foundation of America. They believe that everyone in Virginia can come together and utilize history to facilitate empathy, education and healing.

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As the heavy initial demand for coronavirus vaccines has weaned, the Rappahannock-Rapidan Health District is making it easier for area residents to get shots by launching walk-in vaccinations.

From noon-7:30 p.m. May 13 and 8:30 a.m.-noon May 14, walk-ins will be welcomed in the clinic at Germanna Community College, 18121 Technology Drive in Culpeper. Beginning May 24, walk-ins will be accepted every day the clinic is open.

April Achter, an epidemiologist with the health district, explained the clinic’s operating hours are subject to change as officials attempt to determine the best fit for residents.

To stay current on when the clinic is operating, the hours are regularly updated on the health district’s Facebook page and RRHD.org. Appointments can still be made online for anyone who wishes to do so.

“The way that we get back to all the things that we are missing is to vaccinate our population.”

April Achter epidemiologist with the health district Dr. Colin Greene, the health district’s acting director, said in a news release that the change allows residents to simply “drive in and let the volunteer know that you are there to get a COVID-19 shot.”

Hopefully, Achter said the walkin availability will better suit individuals with shifting schedules.

Removing the obstacle of having to register online, she added, may result in some people getting vaccinated who are hesitant to do so.

“We’re trying to give them an easy button to get this done,” she said.

Every week, the health district receives anywhere from 4,000-8,000 vaccines with the Moderna supply generally distributed to the Germanna clinic while other health providers

receive the Pfizer doses. She added that the vaccine is readily available and “if you want it you can get it.”

To anyone hesitant to get vaccinated, Achter said vaccines prevent death and are the safest path to immunity. While long-term complications of the coronavirus are unknown, she added that there is “compelling evidence” there may be chronic issues.

She also encouraged residents to get both doses of the Moderna and Pfizer vaccine as the amount of protection is greatly increased when individuals are fully vaccinated.

“The way that we get back to all the things that we are missing is to vaccinate our population,” Achter said.

In the health district - which includes Culpeper, Rappahannock, Fauquier, Madison and Orange counties - health department statistics show that 41,487 residents have received at least one dose while 37,306 are fully vaccinated as of May 11.Statewide, 4,034,602 have at least one dose and 3,030,014 are fully vaccinated. Achter explained that approximately 9.4% of Virginia residents who received a first dose of Moderna by March 7 or a first dose of Pfizer by March 14 had not returned for their second dose by April 9.

She did not have statistics indicating how many people in the health district had missed their second shot but health officials know there is a “small group” who did not attend their follow-up appointment. That, however, could mean that someone went to the clinic for the first shot and visited a pharmacy for the second shot.

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members enter the church parking lot, they will be given a number and asked to remain in their cars until it is their turn to enter the building. One person per household may enter the church unless a caretaker is needed to assist them and masks should be worn.

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Empowering Culpeper will host its monthly food distribution 9-11 a.m. May 15 at the Culpeper United Methodist Church, 1233 Oaklawn Drive.

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May is National Military Appreciation Month and to honor military men and women the local nonprofit group Cruisin For Heroes is teaming up with Chili's of Culpeper).

From 10 a.m.-2 p.m. May 15 at Chili's, located at 15181 Montanus Drive, is

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Chili’s will be donating a portion of their sales during the event and, weather permitting, anyone showing up with their classic car, truck or motorcycle will receive a goody bag while supplies last. Additionally, Chili’s will be raffling off gift cards during the event.

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The Jefferson Ruritan Club will hold its monthly dinner, special program and meeting 7 p.m. May 18 at the Jeffersonton Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, 18498 Springs Road.

Everyone is invited and there is no cost to attend.

The program will feature speaker Neil Drumheller, Culpeper County’s zoning administrator, who will give an update on the Clevinger’s Village project. A short Ruritan business meeting will follow.

The club always welcomes new members - old or young - and there is plenty of space in the Fellowship Hall to socially distance. For more information, call 540-937-5119 or go to www.JeffersonVaRuritanClub.org.

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Each May, Aging Together recognizes Older American’s Month by honoring five older adults in Culpeper, Rappahannock, Madison, Fauquier and Orange counties.

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This year’s honorees include Frank Bossio of Culpeper, Liz Danielson of Fauquier, Delano “Dink” Kreis of Madison, Donalda Lovelace of Orange and Mimi Forbes of Rappahannock County.

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Men are invited to join our Brotherhood on Zoom each Tuesday at 7 AM. The group is currently discussing the Book "The Signature of Jesus" by Brennan Manning. Contact the church office to sign up to receive a Zoom invitation..

Join the church on Zoom 11 a.m. on Wednesdays for Lectio Divina and Noonday Prayer. Lectio Divina is not a Bible study, but a meditative reading of scripture.

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Any student interested in showcasing your creative side, please contact Jamie Clancey, Culpeper Youth Coordinator, at jamiemdclancey@ gmail.com.

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Culpeper Times • May 13-26, 2021

CULPEPER IN BRIEF TOWN INSTALLATION OF NEW UTILITY BILLING SYSTEM

The Town of Culpeper will be installing a new utility billing system the week of May 17. To complete this project, the treasurer’s office will be offering limited utility account billing and payment services May 14-21. The town expects to resume normal operations May 24.

The customer lobby will remain open 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday.

During this period of limited services, utility customers may experience delays in receiving responses to inquiries or with processing of payments.

Utility customers should direct questions to the treasurer’s office at 540829-8220 or payonline@culpeperva. gov.

SCHOOLS NAME 2021 BUSINESS HONOR ROLL

For their ongoing support during the coronavirus pandemic, Jersey Mike’s and The Ole Country Store were recently recognized by Culpeper County Public Schools as 2021 Virginia School Board Association Business Honor Roll members.

Superintendent Dr. Anthony Brads explained that Jersey Mike’s

and The Ole Country went above and beyond to help feed teachers and staff as schools resumed during the pandemic.

“They graciously supplied food, lunches on a regular basis. And if you’ve had sandwiches from both places, do I need to say anything about The Ole Country Store’s sandwiches and Jersey Mike’s?...These folks supplied meals for our workers throughout the summer into the fall...never saw a bill or charge from them, that was a donation and it was fantastic,” Brads said.

Jersey Mike’s owner Pat White said the community has treated his family well and he is happy they could give back. Being from Culpeper, he said it is nice to come back home and make a difference.

The Ole Country Store owner Titus Helmuth thanked the community for supporting the shop during the pandemic, saying that business has boomed over the last year.

THE CULPEPER FOOD CLOSET – NEED OF THE WEEK

The Culpeper Food Closet is in need of canned beef stew, sloppy joes, chili, chicken and tuna.

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

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STUDENTS NAMED TO 2021 ALL-VIRGINIA BAND

Two local students, John Rose and Henry Taylor, were recently named to the 2021 All-Virginia Band. Rose earned 1st Chair Trumpet on the All-Virginia Concert Band and Taylor earned 1st Chair Tuba on the All-Virginia Symphonic Band.

SUPERVISORS OK SOLAR PANELS FOR NEW CTE SCHOOL

The Culpeper County Board of Supervisors recently approved the school system’s request to use $1,076,132 in capital improvement plan surplus funds for the purchase and installation of solar panels on the Culpeper Technical Education Center set to open in the fall.

Superintendent Dr. Anthony Brads explained that this purchase

will provide substantial energy savings in the years to come. He added the school was already going to be a facility that other localities would like to replicate and the panels will “take it up one more notch.”

Supervisors Chairman Gary Deal noted that the panels are a “future selling model for that area” as it could help recruit data centers in that area.

Brads agreed, saying VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY AT POWELL WELLNESS CENTER

Powell Wellness Center is seeking volunteers for its Rock Steady Boxing program serving individuals with Parkinson’s disease. Volunteers play a critical role in the success of participants by serving as a “corner person” helping support drills as well as monitoring a participant’s need for hydration or a quick break during the workout.

This opportunity requires afternoon availability of 1 hour and 30 minutes-3 hours once or twice weekly at the center, 1005 Golf Drive in Culpeper. Those who wish to volunteer should contact Whitney Propps at wpropps@culpeperwellness.org or 540-445-5388.

Cheers to Vader

➤ Beer Hound Brewery unveils beer named after fallen K-9

By Josh Gully CULPEPER TIMES

Deceased Virginia State Police K-9 Vader was bestowed a recognition not many receive: A beer was created and named in his honor.

The Beer Hound Brewery recently unveiled the Vader Belgian-style beer, a fitting match as he was a Belgian Malinois. Vader’s handler, Austin Albright, a former Virginia State Police officer who now works for the Texas Highway patrol, traveled to Culpeper to honor his fallen partner and catch up with former co-workers.

Vader graduated from the K-9 academy in December 2017, and it was just seven months into the job when the two-year-old was shot and killed in the line of duty.

Albright recalled the day his partner died. On Aug. 1, 2018, he explained a driver on Interstate 95 gave “criminal indicators that he was up to no good.” Tags on the vehicle came back as stolen and it turned out the driver was wanted for murder in Connecticut, where Albright said the per-

petrator was supposedly traveling to kill his two young children who would testify against him.

When Albright approached the vehicle after making a traffic stop, he said the driver “was actually waiting to shoot me.” Albright pulled his weapon and instructed the driver to exit the vehicle, at which point the vehicle took off and a high-speed pursuit ensued.

During the chase, the driver shot through his back window and a bullet entered Albright’s windshield and struck Vader in the backseat.

Albright forced the driver to crash, and the driver was shot and killed after opening fire upon officers. Police then took the driver’s girlfriend into custody and Albright explained “it wasn’t until after all of that was said and done when I realized that Vader had been shot and he was already dead.”

Albright said it was “awesome” for Beer Hound Brewery to name a beer after Vader, especially during a time when he said some individuals believe that “all police are bad.” During these times, he said it is almost a gamble to openly support law enforcement and “they could either bring in a lot

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Beer Hound Brewery co-owner Ralph Figgers, left, presents former Virginia State Police trooper Austin Albright with a plaque commemorating his deceased K-9 partner Vader. of business...or they could completely destroy their business” so it is “amazing” and “really cool.”

“It’s good to have good people still in the world. It’s good to have people that still support law enforcement and back the blue,” he said.

Albright recalled his partner as being very energetic and friendly, noting that “everybody loved Vader and Vader loved everybody.” And everybody seemed to love the Vader beer, which was flowing from the taps the day it was unveiled.

Although Beer Hound Brewery has a rotating selection of brews, his

presence will remain strong when the batch runs dry as his portrait will remain a permanent fixture on the establishment’s walls.

Along with other fundraising efforts throughout the day, the brewery also sold commemorative coins depicting Vader and local realtor Dianna Banks matched the first $500 in coin sales. These donations were donated to help purchase ballistic vests for K-9s.

Donations to the cause can still be made at the GoFundMe link gf.me/u/ zpurq3, where $2,420 had been raised as of early May.

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As the state's coronavirus guidelines mandate that social gatherings cannot exceed 100 individuals, Culpeper County High School held four proms to be in adherence to the rules. That means four sets of prom kings and queens, including Queen Gabriela Valle and King Shayne Carder and Queen Alexandra MacKeown and King Joseph Holland (who are shown on the front page). The other sets were King Riley Harrison and Queen Mia Pacheco and King Riley Harrison (right) and Queen Chole Mullins (right, who is pictured alone as King Zachary Scott did not attend). Although the usual dancing was unable to occur, students still donned their tuxes and dresses and were able to enjoy the night by dining outside.

It was a major upgrade from last year, when prom was scrapped altogether.

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