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As of noon Oct. 27, Culpeper County Deputy Registrar Melissa Hart said that 11,100 votes had been cast in the upcoming election via either early in-person voting or absentee mail-in ballots.

That is about half of the 22,087 votes cast in the county for the 2016

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“This is definitely historical numbers,” Hart said of the early votes.

On Oct. 26 alone, she said 492 early votes were cast.

She added that the office expects those numbers to dramatically increase through Saturday, which is the last day of early

in-person voting. Early votes can only be cast at the Registrar’s office, 151 N. Main St., which will be open 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday.

Come Election Day, votes will be cast at normal polling locations, which will be open 6 a.m.-7 p.m.

Tuesday. A list of polling locations can be found at voteinculpeper.info/ precincts/.

For anyone who has requested an absentee ballot but has decided to vote in-person, Hart stressed the importance of those individuals turning in their uncast absentee ballots when they come to vote.

Absentee ballots that are cast must be postmarked no later than Nov. 3.

don’t double down on the same strategies that Joe Biden is suggesting,” he said.

Spanberger said “we need a coordinated approach” and “we need leadership from the White House that models behaviors like wearing a mask, listening to scientists and a plan to ensure that we get the PPE [personal protective equipment] that we need.”

“The way that we will re-open our economy fully and completely and bring back consumer confidence is by ensuring that we have beaten this virus,” she said.

Spanberger said America should be leading the way in “getting this pandemic under control” with a “coordinated strategy” that includes “a president who listens to scientists, who shares information openly and correctly with the American people so that they can make decisions about how to protect themselves based on science and based on knowledge.”

Freitas said a “task force” should facilitate coordination between federal, state and local governments.

He added that resources should be allocated to help vulnerable populations such as nursing homes and extended living facilities.

“The other thing that we have to do at the same time is that we have to allow our economy to safely and responsibly re-open. If you don’t do that, you’re not going to have a tax base,” he said.

When asked to grade Trump’s response to the pandemic, Freitas cited imposed travel restrictions and medical resources that were pro-

vided in saying the overall grade “is pretty good when you look at what the objective was of the federal government and the responsibility of the federal government.” He added that more focus should be placed on the allocation of resources and governors getting those resources to proper recipients.

Spanberger declined to grade Trump’s response to the pandemic, deferring to families of the 220,000 Americans who died of the coronavirus. Moving forward, she said the country must focus on “a unified response” that includes nationwide testing and proper access to PPE. Both candidates said they would take a COVID-19 vaccine if it is approved by the Food and Drug Administration.

outs for state governments.”

Based upon what she has heard from small business owners in the district, Spanberger said “another stimulus package is necessary.”

“Additional relief is necessary and that’s what I’ve been fighting for. That’s why I voted against a Democratic partisan bill that came before the house in May, because it wasn’t negotiated. It wasn’t bipartisan. It was never going to deliver the relief that we needed. That’s why I voted against another bill that came up in late September, because it wasn’t negotiated, it wasn’t going to become law,” she said.

Spanberger added that she has worked with the bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus that recognizes “the dire need” for aid and relief.

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If another stimulus package is approved, Freitas said it cannot follow guidelines suggested by Nancy Pelosi under the Health and Economy Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions (HEROES) Act. “If we’re going to do stimulus, the way that we need to do it is targeted spending toward those individuals and businesses that need it through no fault of their own as a result of COVID and some of the draconian shutdowns that we’ve seen as a result of Democratic governors all across the country,” he said.

Freitas added that it is important relief funds are passed on a “one issue per bill” basis to ensure individual expenditures “work best for the people that are most affected instead of voting for things like bail-

Noting the financial struggles of families across the district, Spanberger suggested a federal minimum wage hike to $15 per hour as part of a “phased increase.” While saying this is necessary as the minimum wage has not increased in a decade, she voiced support for providing exemptions to some small businesses based on revenues and number of employees.

Freitas said the American economy is great because everyone has “the opportunity to be able to build up within it.” He said some individuals need first jobs with the current minimum wage “to learn about work ethic, to get the necessary work experience to move up.”

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Freitas-Spanberger forum covers wide range of issues

By Josh Gully CULPEPER TIMES

Rep. Abigail Spanberger, the 7th Congressional District's Democratic incumbent in the upcoming election, and her Republican challenger Nick Freitas covered a wide range of topics during an Oct.20 forum in Richmond.

Available to watch on Virginia Public Media’s Facebook page, the debate was calm and did not mirror the contentious tone of the first presidential debate. Debate moderator Robert Costa of The Washington Post said it was “an interesting and civil evening,” noting that “it’s wonderful to see democracy in action and no fights, just good conversation, good discussion.”

Spanning just under an hour, that discussion covered myriad subjects including, but not limited to, the COVID-19 pandemic, a possible stimulus package, minimum wage, abortion, Confederate statues, militias, gun rights and voter fraud.

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Asked if President Donald Trump should listen more closely to healthcare experts, Freitas said “of course we need to listen to health experts” but it is also important to listen to economists and public policy experts for a comprehensive approach in handling the virus. He added that the country should focus on helping vulnerable populations.

“Listen to the medical experts, but listen to all the experts and follow a scientific approach and when it becomes obvious that what we were doing before doesn’t work,

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Freitas, Spanberger provide opinions on the three biggest issues facing Culpeper Virginia’s 7th Congressional District candidates, Virginia Delegate Nick Freitas and U.S. Rep. Abigail Spanberger, were asked to explain what they feel are the three biggest issues facing Culpeper.

Frietas, the Republican candidate, is an Army veteran who has been a delegate since 2015. Spanberger, the incumbent Democratic candidate, is a former CIA operations officer who was elected to her first term in 2018.

Nick Frietas The 7th district is comprised of Culpeper, Orange, Goochland, Nottoway, Amelia and Powhatan counties along with portions of Chesterfield, Henrico and Spotsylvania counties. Before Spanberger’s 2018 election, the district was won by Republican candi-

dates dating back to 1971.

Both candidates were given a maximum of 250 words to explain why they feel each issue is prevalent in Culpeper. Neither of their emailed responses were edited.

FRIETAS: THREE BIGGEST ISSUES IN CULPEPER ARE RURAL HEALTHCARE, RE-OPENING AND EDUCATION

Issue one: Expand rural access to healthcare Virginia’s rural hospital coverage is among the sparsest of any state in the nation. While Culpeper is blessed to be among the few counties in the Commonwealth, existing government regulations at the federal and state levels are hindering hospitals and clinics from expanding. Some of the most egregious of these laws are known as “Certificate of Public Need” laws, and have been a significant hindrance to providing rural communities like ours with the sort of healthcare options they need.

We need to cut red tape and get government out of the way to al-

low our health care industry to respond and fill the needs that exist within our communities instead of preventing them from moving into communities like ours in the first place.

Issue two: Safely reopening the economy Without question, the Coronavirus pandemic and the ensuing government-imposed lockdowns have been devastating for small-town economies like ours. Businesses are being shuttered and there’s no guarantee they will be able to re-open.

We’ve learned a lot over the past 10 months. Our goal moving forward should be to continue to protect the most vulnerable, while safely re-opening the economy to allow our small businesses some much-needed relief to recover from the economic crisis our nation has been in for much of the year.

Any further aid we see coming out of Washington needs to be directly targeted to people and small businesses, not well-connected special interests or government agencies.

Issue three: Education reform The COVID pandemic has shown how problematic a top-down approach to education can be. We need to overhaul our education system to allow for parents to direct their education dollars to best meet the needs of their children and we need to give localities the flexibility to safely re-open their schools based on what is best for their students and educators.

The pandemic has exacerbated many of the problems that already existed in our public education system, and we need to pass meaningful reforms now so Central Virginia students have the best educational opportunities possible.

SPANBERGER: THREE BIGGEST ISSUES IN CULPEPER ARE COVID-19, HEALTHCARE AND BROADBAND

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COVID-19 on our schools, businesses, and healthcare systems. I’ve listened to many Culpeper community members express their concerns, and my responsibility as their legislator is to fight for their needs.

I’ve also seen incredible moments of Culpeper residents looking out for their neighbors and working to fight the pandemic together.

In the early days of the pandemic, I joined Republicans and Democrats in passing the Abigail CARES Act, a Spanberger bill signed into law by President Trump that delivered relief to families, businesses, and communities through emergency items like direct payments (or “stimulus checks”), the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), and unemployment assistance.

Going forward, we need to focus on building a nationwide testing strategy, so that businesses and schools in Culpeper and across the Seventh District can make progress toward recovery. At the same time, we cannot take our eye off the need for extended PPP fund-

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ing, considering that so many small businesses are still on the verge of closing. We cannot understate the simultaneous healthcare and economic hurdles we will face in the weeks and months ahead.

I’ve been frustrated by the lack of bipartisan progress on another COVID-19 relief package, and leadership in both parties must come together and recognize the need for unity — not partisanship — during this crisis.

Issue two: Protecting access to healthcare coverage Amid a global pandemic, it’s unconscionable that the President’s administration continues its reckless effort to dismantle our nation's healthcare system. As millions of Americans lose their employer-sponsored insurance due to the loss of a job, I’m committed to protecting working families, not cutting off their lifeline during a historic moment of uncertainty.

My opponent has frequently attacked the Affordable Care Act and promised to repeal it (even going so far as to call it a “cancer”), but he fails to see how this law has protected the health of so many in Culpeper and across the Seventh District. For the approximately 2,000 Culpeper residents who have benefited from Medicaid expansion, the repeal of the Affordable Care

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Act would be devastating. This law guarantees that those with pre-existing conditions — like diabetes, asthma, and cancer — cannot be denied insurance coverage. This law allows Virginians to stay on their parents plans until the age of 26. And this law closed the donut hole for Medicare recipients, saving them an average of more than $2000 in out-of-pocket costs each year.

I’m the first to admit that our healthcare system is far from perfect. In Congress, I’m working to protect healthcare coverage, increase competition, and lower costs — including prescription drug costs.

I’ve voted to give Medicare the power to negotiate its drug prices, and I’ve led legislation — passed with a vote of 403-0 — to hold the pharmaceutical industry accountable for skyrocketing prices that are hurting Virginia seniors and families.

Issue three: Expanding broadband internet access I consistently hear from families, business owners, farmers, and teachers in the Culpeper area about the challenges posed by unreliable high-speed internet access. The digital divide is an issue faced by rural communities throughout our district, and it has been exacerbated by the COVID-19 crisis. They’ve waited a long time for action on ex-

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panding broadband internet access, and the pandemic has rightfully awakened many people to the urgent need for investment.

Since arriving in Congress, one of my top priorities has been to review how the federal government can work in tandem with the private sector — including Virginia’s electric co-ops — to expand access, reduce costs, and make sure homes and businesses are better connected. I’ve been a vocal advocate of the USDA’s ReConnect program, which provides loans and grants for infrastructure development. The House has passed my bipartisan legislation to strengthen funding for this program, and I led a charge of Democrats and Republicans to protect its funding when the Senate threatened to eliminate it. We need to keep supporting programs that yield results on the ground.

In Congress, I serve on the House Rural Broadband Task Force.

Through this work, I’ve been proud to help introduce and pass legislation that would invest in broadband infrastructure from coast to coast — including here in the Seventh District. In the next Congress, I’ll be fighting to make sure a significant investment in broadband internet is included in any major infrastructure package, just like investments in our bridges and roads.

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Culpeper commissioner of revenue sworn in as statewide association president Terry Yowell, Culpeper County’s commissioner of the revenue, was recently elected and sworn in as president of the Commissioner of the Revenue Association of Virginia. In the association’s 100-year history, she is the first president from the county.

Last month, the 101st Annual Conference of the Commissioners of the Revenue Association of Virginia

was hosted by Culpeper.

A news release explains that the conference was unique in many ways for both Culpeper and the association. For example, it was the first virtual conference and also the first conference hosted in Culpeper.

The release adds that the conference “was an incredibly large,

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➤ Forum, from Page 2 than 3% of the people in the labor force actually make minimum wage and the vast majority of them won’t be making minimum wage several months down the road provided that they can get that first job opportunity,” he said.

Freitas said increasing the minimum wage would increase youth unemployment and the solution to income inequality is providing “opportunities within the marketplace” as opposed to forcing small business owners into firing employees because they cannot afford salaries mandated by politicians.

Spanberger replied that the majority of minimum wage workers are predominantly mothers and often “black and brown women across the country.”

“This is an issue of income inequality. It is not an issue of entering the workforce,” she said.

Spanberger added that she recognizes the value of “ensuring that a hard day’s work is enough to put food on the table for a family.”

Freitas replied that doubling minimum wage results in fewer job opportunities for people who need them the most.

believe in individual liberty and people making their choices."

“I do know what it’s like to be the son of such a woman who had to drop out of college in order to have me and had a lot of people encouraging her to have an abortion," he said.

Freitas added that there should be options beyond abortions and men should be raised to “understand that you have an obligation to your children and to the mother of your children and so I want to foster a society where we encourage life, where we welcome life into this country and where we provide the resources for mothers that they desperately need so that they can choose life.”

In a rebuttal, Spanberger said she gave birth to three healthy children but women who were not so lucky have told her stories about “the hard conversations that have been had between them and their healthcare provider.”

“I do not believe that in those desperate, difficult conversations there is a place for politicians to insert themselves,” she said.

CONFEDERATE STATUES

Asked about the potential replacement of the Robert E. Lee statue in Richmond and whethABORTION er Confederate monuments should be removed, When asked her views on abortion, Spanberg- Freitas said “we need to have a robust and comer kept her initial response brief, saying: “Roe prehensive discussion about our history.” versus Wade is settled law. It is settled law and “If that means including greater context, if that’s what I support.” it means putting up more monuments to civFreitas said he has “no idea what it’s like to il rights leaders like Barbara Johns or Booker be a young woman that finds themselves in a T. Washington, I think that is an excellent apposition with an unplanned pregnancy and I do proach,” he said.

Freitas added that individuals are advocating to remove statues of founding fathers “because ultimately I don’t think this movement is about reconciliation, this movement is about Democrat politicians trying to distract from the fact that they have not been able to deliver on their 601 S. Main St. promises in...the cities that they’ve conCulpeper, Virginia 22701 Cell: 540.229.6400 trolled for decades.”

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that military bases with Confederate generals as namesakes should be re-named after “heroes of our United States of America.”

“These structures, while statues, represent so, so very much and we as a people, as Americans, should be focused on what structures could symbolize who we are and what we want to be into the future,” she said.

MILITIAS

Regarding the rise of militia groups, Spanberger said radical and extreme ideologies leading to incidents such as the recent plot in Michigan to abduct, hold a “sham trial” and murder a sitting governor is “indicative of a major issue.”

“And it falls on all of us, any person in any level of elected office, to denounce these sorts of extreme or conspiratorial views that make us weaker as a country,” she said.

Spanberger added that Congress must define domestic terrorism because “any group that would choose to abduct and murder a sitting governor in the United States of America is doing so for political reasons and that is the sheer definition of terrorism.”

Freitas said any group that uses violence against innocent people to achieve political objectives fits the definition of a terrorist organization, which “absolutely cannot be tolerated for the security of this country, for the security of or communities.”

“The federal government has a role of working in conjunction with state and local law enforcement in order to investigate, try and prosecute to the full extent of the law any organization that advocates violence against the innocent in order to achieve their outcomes,” he said.

GUNS

Regarding the Second Amendment, Freitas said it is more important than ever to understand that people have the right to self-defense and recent laws passed by the Virginia General Assembly should concern anyone who believes in that inherent right.

Having grown up with a house containing firearms and having previously carried a gun every day, Spanberger said she supports the Second Amendment. She added that having “across the board” background checks for all weapon purchases is “common sense.”

VOTER FRAUD

When asked about FBI Director Chris Wray’s testimony that there is not widespread voter fraud, Spanberger said she trusts and believes the FBI. Freitas expressed concern over legislative bills that “reduced the integrity of our overall elections” but said “I still have faith in the integrity of our elections.”

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Supervisor forfeits two vehicles over unpaid commissions

By Josh Gully CULPEPER TIMES

A judge recently ruled that Culpeper County Supervisor Kathy Campbell owes her former Settle Down Real Estate employee $33,049 in commissions. So far, in lieu of money, she has turned over two vehicles.

According to state corporation commission documents, Settle Down Real Estate LLC filed articles of organization in June 2018. The company’s existence was cancelled on Sept. 30, 2019 for failure to pay its annual fees, but was reinstated in February 2020. A State Corporation Commission employee explained via telephone that the LLC was cancelled again this year on Sept.

30 and is currently inactive for once again not filing the annual fee.

In December, after quitting her job at Settle Down Real Estate, realtor Julie Garrett civilly sued the company and its owner, Campbell, over unpaid commissions.

The amount Garrett is owed is based on three real estate transactions in Rappahannock, Loudoun and Madison counties that she handled for Settle Down Real Estate.

A complaint filed by Garrett’s lawyer David Konick states that two of those deals were closed on Sept. 12 and Sept. 20, 2019. The other was closed on Oct. 25, 2019, a date on which the LLC was cancelled due to nonpayment of its filing fees.

Garrett began working for Settle Down Real Estate in August 2018 under an oral agreement that she was owed 90% of gross real estate commissions for any sales she made, according to court documents. Konick states in the complaint that Garrett had “various reasons” for quitting “including but not limited to the fact that a number of her commission checks were dishonored when presented for payment.”

After Campbell did not appear for several hearings and failed to comply with discovery orders, Rappahannock County Circuit Court Judge Douglas L. Fleming Jr. ruled that she and the company were in contempt of court and barred from introducing any evidence.

Fleming also ruled that Campbell owes Garrett $33,049 plus interest, $308 in court costs and $1,391 in attorney’s fees.

During a September debtor hearing, Campbell revealed that she owned two vehicles and was ordered to turn them over within five days.

She did not turn them in, at which point she was ordered to appear in court to explain why she should not be held in contempt.

Campbell claimed in court on Oct. 16 that she was going to file bankruptcy, but she had not yet done so. Fleming then ordered her to turn over the truck she had driven to the hearing and $30 she had on-hand for attorney’s fees.

The following Monday, she turned over a Humvee. Had she not done so, an arrest warrant with a $33,000 bond would have been issued in her name.

In a separate civil case with a March hearing date scheduled, Garrett is seeking

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Culpeper County Supervisor Kathy Campbell turns her vehicle over to Rappahannock County Sheriff’s Capt. Jim Jones on Oct. 16 after a judge ordered the forfeiture during a civil case hearing over unpaid commissions.

Campbell’s salary as a supervisor.

In a complaint, Konick alleged that Campbell used Garrett’s commissions for “her own benefit and use.” He further notes that Campbell’s failure to pay commissions “constitutes fraud or embezzlement, conversion,” adding that her actions violate the Realtor’s Code of Ethics while constituting “a deliberate, wanton and willful disregard” of Garrett’s contractual rights.

Konick declined to comment on the case other than posing the question: “How can a person like this can possibly get elected to public office?”

Contacted via telephone, Supervisor Tom Underwood said he did not have any thoughts to share regarding the case as he did not know what to say “that could be constructive for her, you, me or the outcome.”

“Maybe if it were me instead of her I would have some thoughts. In terms of commenting on civil court cases of fellow elected officials, I don’t see any benefit in really doing that,” he said. “I wish her and all parties involved well.”

Supervisor Bill Chase said over the phone that he does not think the case’s outcome has any reflection on the board as it is composed of seven individuals who are all different.

“We represent our district, so that’s between she and her district,” he said.

Chase added that the matter is a “personal problem” and “I don’t know much about it other than I’ve never discussed it with her.”

“I don’t particularly want to know about it because, as I said, it’s a personal problem and I don’t know what’s involved and that’s her business. And the people that put her in office that she works for, it’s all their business,” Chase said. “So I myself will not ask any questions of her or anybody else about it.”

Supervisors Paul Bates and Jack Frazier declined to comment.

Other supervisors did not respond to requests for comments regarding the matter.

Contacted via email, Campbell did not respond.

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School Board aims to fill vacancy by late January

By Josh Gully

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The Culpeper County School Board during its Oct. 26 meeting approved a timeline in which the seat of resigning Chair Michelle North would be filled by late January.

When announcing her pending Dec. 31 resignation, North said “the pandemic, the politicization of the schools and personalities have now overshadowed the positive aspects and my ability to effectively serve the board.”

The School Board elected Vice Chair Patricia Baker to fill North’s role as chair while Anne Luckinbill will become the vice chair.

Upon the vacancy, Superintendent Dr. Anthony Brads explained that the School Board has until Feb. 14 to appoint an interim board member who will fill out North’s term expiring at the end of 2021.

The School Board can now start advertising and accepting applications, which interested candidates can submit through 2 p.m. Dec. 17.

Candidates must live in the Jefferson district to be qualified.

The School Board expects to hold a Jan. 4 public hearing in which the applicants’ names will be publicly released. Candidate interviews may either be conducted in a closed or an

open session.

Seven days after that public hearing, the board can appoint a member. The selected candidate would then have to take an oath of office and their first meeting would be Jan. 25.

School Board member Marshall Keene said “it is an unfortunate timeline” as the new board member will not be able to give their opinions on certain matters before the second semester. Another issue he cited is the necessity of making committee assignments.

“It would be nice to have some input from a seventh board member prior to the second semester start-

ing,” he said.

Keene asked if North would consider moving up her resignation.

North replied that she purposely decided the Dec. 31 date to save the county costs of a special election.

Keene disagreed, saying that she could resign earlier without a special election being needed.

“It’s your decision, you’ve earned that right, it’s your prerogative. It’s just unfortunate it puts us in this bind. We’ll do the best we can as a board to move forward,” he said.

North said she agrees that it is unfortunate that she came to the decision but her resignation date is not changing.

ultimately up to the Culpeper Town Council. The town is slated to hold a November public hearing regarding the matter.

The rezoning request comes from James Treptow, who has presented plans calling for 135 single-family detached units and 175 detached dwelling units.

Town Planner Ben Holt explained the density of the proposed development is similar to the Highpoint development. If approved, he said the

construction timeline depends on the developers but it is projected to be built in multiple phases over several years.

If approved by the town, the property would be rezoned from residential estate land, which allows for housing units to sit on about 3 acres, to planned unit development land, which allows for the construction of higher-density housing units.

Holt explained the land was zoned as residential estate land around

2005 “before the housing market crises.”

“That was proposed under the assumption that there would be a market for really large lots and larger homes there,” he said.

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Planners recommend rezoning for 310 proposed housing units

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The Town of Culpeper Planning Commission is recommending the approval of a rezoning request that would allow for the construction of 310 housing units in the East Fairfax Magisterial District.

While the Planning Commission during an Oct. 20 meeting unanimously recommended that the rezoning of about 60 acres off Laurel Street be approved, the decision is

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Officials recommend doubling Fire and Rescue’s capital projects budget

By Josh Gully

CULPEPER TIMES

As fire departments struggle to raise money, the Public Safety Committee recently recommended that the county double its annual $400,000 contribution to the Culpeper County Volunteer Fire and Rescue Association for capital improvement projects, which are any expenses exceeding $10,000.

It is ultimately a matter up to the Board of Supervisors during budget discussions regarding the next fiscal year. If approved by the board, the increased contributions will not take effect until July 2021.

The county’s $400,000 annual contribution is equally distributed to the eight fire departments in $50,000 disbursements, which County Adminis-

trator John Egertson noted is “not much, but that is what we have been able to give.”

Beyond the county’s small contribution, volunteer fire departments rely on fundraising events for capital purchases. The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, however, has halted many fundraising efforts and departments are struggling to secure donations.

For the last four years, the county also set aside $200,000 annually for capital improvement projects. That money, now totaling $800,000, is sitting in a bank account and has not been used. The county also provides operational funding for the fire departments, which totaled $1.9 million this year.

At the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, Public Safety Committee

member Sheriff Scott Jenkins noted that volunteers put themselves and families at risk for no pay without knowing how contagious the virus may be.

Jenkins said “you can’t say enough about that” and “I can’t thank you enough for what you do.”

With all of the lost income sources stemming from the inability to hold fundraising events, Jenkins said now is the time to “cut loose” the money that has been set aside for volunteers.

Committee member and Supervisors Chairman Gary Deal agreed that volunteers should use that money.

“If you're an individual and you’re old and you have a rainy day fund, all the sudden you’re dead and you haven’t used your rainy day fund,” he said.

Jenkins motioned that the commit-

Incoming school dubbed Culpeper Technical Education Center The Culpeper County School Board has named the incoming new technical school the Culpeper Technical Education Center. The $17.3 million facility is currently under construction off McDevitt Drive.

Randi Lutz, Culpeper County’s career and technical education director, said the name illustrates “exactly what we’re gonna do” at the school, which is teach tech-

nical skills and ensure students leave with technical credentials.

She noted that, nine times out of

10, schools are referred to by nicknames and she sees herself calling the technical center “CTEC.”

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trend that “is certainly prominent in Culpeper.”

“There’s still been a small amount of housing that’s been built each year but it’s been a while since anything has been built in this kind of volume,” Holt said.

room condominiums on a 3.7-acre lot off Germanna Highway.

The actions come as Holt explained there is a low supply and high demand for housing units, a regional

tee recommends doubling the county’s $400,000 annual contribution for capital projects while also continuing to set aside $200,000 annually.

Regarding the $800,000 set aside over the last four years, the committee agreed it is time to release that money pending consultation with the volunteer association.

Committee member and Supervisor Paul Bates noted that money contributed toward the volunteer departments pales in comparison to costs of having career departments.

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Valor Awards $1,500 profit donated to Fire and Rescue

By Josh Gully CULPEPER TIMES

Fire and rescue volunteer organizations received more than a plaque and thanks as the result of the Culpeper Chamber of Commerce’s Valor Awards, as the $1,500 profit from the event was donated to the Culpeper County Volunteer Fire and Rescue Association.

Charles “Jr.” Perryman, Culpeper County Volunteer Fire Department’s deputy chief, noted that Fire and Rescue’s fundraising and donations are “way down” amid the COVID-19 pandemic as certain events are impossible to hold.

“This is going to be a really tough year for us. So every little bit helps us, thank you so much for taking care of us,” he said.

Normally, Chamber President ➤ Commissioner, from Page 6 complex and innovative undertaking involving [the association’s] Arrangement Committee members working virtually from across the Commonwealth.”

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Jeff Say explained the Valor Awards is a “break-even event” that never broke even. Instead of turning a profit, the ceremony is meant to give back and say thank you to local first responders.

On top of giving the usual thanks, Say said “our community responded in the middle of a pandemic” and “we were able to turn a profit for the first time” in the event’s threeyear history.

The proper way to handle that profit, Say added, is donating it to the volunteers who risk their lives for the sake of keeping the community safe. Say noted that it is heartwarming to live in a place where neighbors volunteer to help the community while others give back and say thank you to the first responders.

The money was raised through

a series of sponsorship options, including the “honor a local hero” fundraising campaign in which $25 went toward purchasing a Valor Awards ticket for a first responder while the remaining $25 went toward overhead. Those who donated included businesses, non-profits

and individuals.

With there being eight volunteer fire and rescue stations in Culpeper, Say noted that “when you get right down to it....$1,500 split between the eight is not a lot of money” when departments need big-ticket items such as new fire apparatuses.

Town of Culpeper, Culpeper County Administrator John Egertson, Culpeper Media Network Station Manager Jonathan Krawchuk, Police Chief Chris Jenkins and the many others.

“The conference was an outstanding example of community spirit and teamwork,’ the release states.

There was a record 328 attendees, including 13 newly elected commissioners of the revenue.

Speakers included Virginia Senator Emmett Hanger, John J. “Butch” Davies and Egertson.

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release states. “A sincere thanks was given to Terry Yowell for her leadership in organizing the conference, to all Arrangement Committee members and to Culpeper County and town departments for their commitment, their diligence and their willingness to be flexible and supportive in providing the first ever virtual conference.”

Charles "Jr." Perryman, Culpeper County Volunteer Fire Department's deputy chief, accepts a $1,500 donation from Culpeper Chamber of Commerce President Jeff Say. PHOTO BY JOSH GULLY

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Joseph Taber, who is just the eighth full-time minister in the Culpeper Presbyterian Church’s 200-year history, hopes to be here for a while.

Arriving from the Presbyterian Church of Lowell in North Carolina, the 33-year-old Taber replaces Wayne Bernado, who was minister for 20 years.

As the job interview process progressed, Taber said he became more and more convinced “that there was something special going on in this congregation.”

Specifically, Taber said he loves the commitment to being “the church outside the walls” that provides community services such as the Manna Ministry or the Wood Ministry in which food and firewood are given to those in need. He explained that the church uses the sanctuary as a “jumping-off point” for its community involvement.

“This way this congregation invests in the community of Culpeper as both a city and as a county are really impressive to me. Because it’s not just about them, they recognize that it’s about loving their

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Joseph Taber, who began as Culpeper Presbyterian Church’s new minister in August, enjoys some time in the church’s memorial garden.

neighbors and they’re really committed to that,” he said.

Taber is also a fan of how the congregation “frames everything in discipleship,” and is focused on being students and followers of Jesus Christ.

“Other ministers have different emphasis but to me everything that we do ought to be to try to grow clos-

er to God and to one another and this church really is a place that is committed to doing that,” he said.

Taber said the churchgoers will help him do that too, as “it’s really a wonderful partnership between pastor and a congregation and I’m excited to be here for that.”

One particular goal, he said, is ensuring the church continues encouraging the pursuit of faith via the internet.

“It allows people to create new and creative things in interesting ways and the church needs not to miss out on that,” Taber said of the internet.

For example, the church’s services are broadcast on YouTube and donations can be made through an online giving book.

Taber wants to propel the church beyond those established services, and revealed plans to release a series of Youtube videos “that are me telling a bible story on a developmentally appropriate level for a child” that include instructions on how to do an accompanying craft project.

“Sometimes it can be difficult to get a child to sit for a worship service. So this is a way to introduce rich, biblical stories and also to do

something as a family on their own schedule,” he said.

Taber compared the rise of the internet to the 15th-century invention of the printing press, which changed church forever.

“Every world religion ends up undergoing some sort of major shift in that 150-200 year period. And I see us being driven by the new technology, and the way the culture is influenced by that, to also be undergoing those kinds of shifts,” he said.

Just over two months into the job, Taber said he is “really grateful to be here," having enjoyed exploring the area and its wineries, breweries and restaurants.

“For someone who is both a history buff and loves nature, this is a great place to be and the people are so wonderful,” he said.

And Taber hopes he and his wife Leah are here for a while as Culpeper is a good place to “really put roots down,” where their 4-year-old son William will “have some consistency and grow up in the same church.”

“And this seems to be a place where I can do that. The people are wonderful, not only the congregation, but in Culpeper in general, and it’s a really nice place to live and raise a family,” he said.

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Lights went out for 17,000 customers in rare mechanical failure

By Josh Gully CULPEPER TIMES

In 35 years with Culpeper Light and Power, Director Mike Stover has seen just about six wide scale blackouts caused by mechanical errors similar to the Oct. 21 outage that left about 17,300 customers without lights. While power came back within 30 minutes for some, other outages lasted for over three hours.

“That doesn’t happen too often, it’s pretty rare,” Stover said.

The outage resulted from a malfunctioning surge protector on Dominion Power’s 115,000-volt transmission line, which feeds power to town, Rappahannock Electric Cooperative and Dominion customers.

There were about 5,800 town outages, 4,000 for Dominion and 7,500 for REC. Power returned for all but 1,000 REC customers within about 30 minutes of the 7:40 p.m. outage.

Others did not get lights back on until just before 11 p.m.

“All the utilities in this region are dependent on Dominion energy,” Stover said.

He thanked Culpeper Light and Power customers for understanding the difficulties surrounding the sit-

uation and apologized for the inconvenience.

During a Public Safety Committee meeting the morning after the power outage, Culpeper County Board of Supervisors Chairman Gary Deal asked about the resources available to notify citizens of what is happening during such scenarios. Noting that some cell phone internet connections are lost during power outages, he said the county should consider implementing a text message alert system as “we’re not up to modern-day times” in notifying citizens of what is happening in such situations.

"Citizens, when something like that happens, they panic. I wouldn't say panic, but I would say get very anxious, especially this day in time for some reason," he said.

Deal added that utility companies should inform the local government of what is happening and perhaps there should be a designated intermediary to receive that information.

"We need some type of relationship with the utility companies. The grid is very important and I think we all realize that," he said.

Emergency Services Director Bill Ooten noted that he reached

REC representatives Wednesday night but was unable to contact anyone from Dominion Power. He added that Culpeper County Emergency Services has a Facebook page to post information. Additionally, REC customers can sign up to receive text messages regarding outages.

Deal noted that "maybe it's more of a marketing strategy that we need to look at...because I don't think citizens really know what to do."

Sheriff Scott Jenkins said that

while this subject has not been previously broached, his office has thousands of Facebook followers and "it's not going to be a difficult fix or solution, it's marketing to get everyone following certain things."

Supervisor Paul Bates explained that some citizens were completely in the dark, as some obtain cell phone signals through boosters, which do not work during outages.

The power outage, he added, serves as another reminder of the need for county-wide broadband with backup generators.

Culpeper Times accepting Citizen of the Year nominations The Culpeper Times is seeking suggestions for citizens who have made a positive difference in the community and should be considered for the annual Citizen of the Year recognition.

Those chosen as Citizen of the Year are typically volunteers who have gone above and beyond in their efforts of giving back to the community and making Culpeper a better community to live.

Recommendations of those who should be considered for Citizen of the Year should be submitted to cit-

izen@culpepertimes.com by Dec. 4.

Once all suggestions are received, the Culpeper Times will form a committee to review the candidates and select the 2020 Citizen of the Year.

The chosen individual will appear on the cover of the Culpeper Times' Dec. 24 edition with an accompanying story showcasing their contributions.

A special thank you to the Rappahannock Electric Cooperative, the sole sponsor of the 2020 Citizen of the Year.

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Thanking sponsors for a successful conference

On behalf of my office and the Virginia Commissioners of the Revenue Association, I want to thank all of the sponsors of our 101st Annual Conference held virtually September 21-22, 2020.

The conference was a very significant and valuable educational event for commissioners of the revenue and staff across the Commonwealth. The conference would not have been the successful event that it was without the kindness and generosity of the Culpeper Community. Our sincere appreciation goes out to: • Culpeper County • Town of Culpeper • Culpeper Media Network • Jefferson Home Builders • Regulus Group • Culpeper Medical Center, PLC,

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Thank you for your support.

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If you believe in the Second amendment, vote Trump To all you people who have or have recently bought guns for whatever reasons, be aware, Joe Biden, in numerous advertisements and news casts, has stated that if elected, on day one, he is taking all AK-47’s, AR-15’s and all extended magazines from everyone.

In another scene he has his arm around

Beto [O’Rourke] (an avowed gun hater) saying, “and this is the guy who is going to take them.” Biden and Harris have both said they want guns taken away.

So for those who don’t have any AK’s or AR’s, just remember that other guns can be included later. The joke about the camel’s nose under the tent. If you

What's happening SOLDIERS OF VIRGINIA

Visit Cedar Mountain Battlefield 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 31 to learn about the experience of soldiers who served in Virginia, from the settlement of Jamestown in 1607 up to World War II. More than a dozen accurately dressed individuals with appropriate equipment and arms will share stories that bring to life the time period they represent.

There will be firing demonstrations and an exciting “Mad Minute” in which all of the troops will fire as quickly as they can for 60 seconds. The event schedule can be found at friendsofcedarmountain.org.

The program fee is $5 for adults in support of Friends of Cedar Mountain educational programs. Children are free. Free parking will be available at the battlefield, located 5 miles south of Culpeper on US Route 15.

Soldiers of Virginia is an open air event; in the event of inclement weather, the program will not be held.

Questions may be directed to info@ friendsofcedarmountain.org.

MOUNTAIN VIEW COMMUNITY CHURCH’S NOV. 1 SERMON: "IT'S NOT ALL IN YOUR HEAD"

Join us for 9 and 10:30 a.m. services at the Culpeper Campus, 16088 Rogers Road. There are 9 and 10:30 a.m. children's programs for those in 3rd5th grades and a 10:30 a.m. nursery for babies up to 2-years-old. Register at https://tinyurl.com/y297m5yq or listen

online at 10:30 AM via mountainviewcc. net or on the church’s Facebook page.

THE CULPEPER FOOD CLOSET – NEED OF THE WEEK

This week we need peanut butter & jelly, powdered milk, single serve sizes of hot cereals, oatmeal and grits. The Food Closet provides food and personal care items for Culpeper families and individuals in need, and continues to serve our community during social distancing. We are in need of food and monetary donations to keep up with demand. Please visit our website ststephensculpeper.net or Facebook page for more details. The Food Closet can be contacted at 540-825-1177 or culpeperfoodcloset@gmail.com.

DRIVE-THRU FRIED CHICKEN DINNER

The Brandy Station Volunteer Fire Department is hosting a drive-thru fried chicken dinner noon-3 p.m. Nov. 1. Dinners are $12 and include fried chicken, mashed potatoes, green beans and a roll.

DRIVE-THRU FLU SHOTS

Wellspring is offering a drive-thru flu shot clinic 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday at 15237 Creativity Drive. Those wishing to participate must be over 4-years-old and have their insurance card or pay $35.

believe in the 2nd amendment and your rights, I would suggest you vote for Trump.

Robert Lehmann Culpeper ➤ Health, from Page 14 follow-up care,” said Jones. “No one should ever have to forgo a mammogram or necessary testing due to being uninsured. The Culpeper community is supported by two programs: the Pamper Me Pink Mammography Fund and Every Woman’s Life that together ensure coverage throughout the whole process.”

The Pamper Me Pink Mammography Fund covers the cost of mammograms for men and women in financial need and has funded more than 600 mammograms since its inception in 2005.

Every Woman’s Life is funded through the University of Virginia Health System and focuses on what potentially comes after mammograms — including further imaging, biopsies and treatments.

SELF-EXAMS AND MAMMOGRAM PREPARATION

Jones stresses that breast health should not be taken lightly, and while annual mammograms typically begin at age 40, all adult women should be doing regular self-exams.

“We’ve seen cancer pop up in a matter of months,” said Jones. “The earlier it’s caught, the more treatable it usually is.

And if you’re 40+, it’s still important to come in for a professional exam once a year, even if you don’t feel anything unusual.”

Mammograms may be a bit uncomfortable, but those 15 minutes of discomfort can be lifesaving, according to Jones.

For additional information about breast health services at Novant Health UVA Health System, please visit NovantHealthUVA.org/pink.

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Belmont Farm Distillery will have many of their award winning products on sale in November. You can call the distillery 825-3207 or visit an ABC store or check the ABC website for more information. Also check our Facebook page.

Kim Margrave, Finance Manager celebrated a birthday and a 15 year work anniversary with Fayes Office Supply.

JRS Variety Store is having a moving sale. Almost every item in the store 7595 percent off.

Dogwood Village celebrated 50 years of extraordinary service to the community seniors on October 14, 2020. The Orange County Board of Supervisors approved construction of a 51-bed

facility, owned and operated by the County which opened October 14, 1970. In 1975 an additional 69 beds were added with the construction of the west wing for a total of 120 beds.

The facility added a south wing in 1982 for a total of 34 assisted living beds and 134 nursing care beds. In 2002 the facility began offering short-term rehab services available to individuals who needed medical and rehabilitation services following a 3-night hospital stay.

Dogwood Village added a new assisted living facility in 2009 licensed for 80 residents. Dogwood Village takes pride in the compassionate care offered by the staff and appreciates the community support that has been shown since the facility opened in 1970.

EXIT Cornerstone Realty welcomes a new agent to their office, her name is Yolonda Deane.

They also just announced our 3rd Quarter Top Producers

#1 John Fischer with $3,202,205 in Sales Volume #2 Tami Coughlin with $2,586,000 in Sales Volume #3 The Stuart Team with $1,331,095 in Sales Volume #4 Danny Butters with $1,305,695 in Sales Volume.

EXIT Cornerstone Realty celebrates 3 agent anniversaries this month: Tami Coughlin- 9 years Dana Williams-8 years John Fischer- 7 years For the first time in its 101-year history, the Commissioner of the Revenue Association of Virginia has a Culpeper County constitutional officer at its helm.

Commissioner of the Revenue Terry Yowell, now serving her sixth term in office, was recently sworn in as president of the statewide organization

overseeing and educating the elected officials responsible for establishing the value of property for tax collections.

The association held its 101st annual conference virtually on Sept. 21 and 22, hosted by Culpeper County.

Farmers Steele Insurance Agency is excited to announce a new member to our team, Monika Christian. While researching insurance for her farm, Fortis Farms, she realized insurance was more important than she knew. She says “Something interesting happened while doing this. I realized I was really enjoying the aspect of insurance and what farms, businesses, and people need to protect themselves.” As a fellow business owner, she is looking forward to helping businesses in our community protect the assets they have worked hard to build. Feel free to stop by Farmers Steele Insurance Agency or call at 540-212-9930 to give her a warm welcome!

Kiley Co. hosts The Entrepreneur Hangout at Elevate. Participants meet the 3rd Weds of every month from 5-7pm. This is a free resource to entrepreneurs and small businesses. Come network and collaborate.

Do you sometimes wish you could get up and talk to an audience small or large like Dr. Anthony Fauci? He has no trouble being interviewed on television or mounting the White House podium to brief reporters from major news organizations and foreign correspondents on the coronavirus (Covid-19) situation.

Dr. Fauci did not wake up one day and suddenly begin speaking coherently and without hesitation. He developed his speaking skills by giving speeches at his place of work and perhaps during his college and high school days. You can learn how to confidently speak and give speeches at work and at social gatherings, just like Dr. Fauci, by joining Culpeper Toastmasters club in Culpeper, Virginia. Please contact the Vice President for Education, Franklin Garcia, and the other club officers through the “Contact Us” link on the club’s website: https://culpeper.toastmastersclubs.org/ Culpeper Toastmasters meets every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month at 7:00 pm. In normal times, the club meets at Culpeper County Library; however, due to the pandemic, the club is currently meeting via virtual connection (Zoom).

Prince Michel Winery & Tap 29 Brewery is hiring! Both for the kitchen and wine shop/brewery. Find out more about the opportunities at https://www. princemichel.com/jobs.

Hello from the Culpeper Times’ new editor. My name is Josh Gully and I am thrilled to have recently begun working as the new editor for The Culpeper Times. Having a dad in the Army renders it difficult to answer the question: “Where are you from?” If the duration spent in a location is the deciding factor, the answer to that question is Front Royal, where I spent the last five years reporting for local newspapers. But I consider my hometown wherever my dog sleeps, which is now in Culpeper.

Culpeper Times • October 29-November 11, 2020 Having been at The Culpeper Times for just three weeks, I am quickly growing to love the welcoming, kind people and delicious restaurants. While I can’t wait to meet more people and eat at every restaurant, what I most look forward to is sharing stories of why Culpeper is a great place to live. And I will need your help doing that, so if you have any stories - or just want to say hi - please do not hesitate to contact me at jgully@ culpepertimes.com.

Wellspring Health Services is celebrating their 4th Anniversary! Wellspring has continued to grow with the community and provide so many options for Access to your best Health and Wellness with the Drive Thru Clinic, local Specialists in Gastroenterology, Podiatry, Endocrinology, just to name a few! The newest opportunity in Access id to provide an alternative to those who do not have traditional insurance--The Wellspring Membership Program! Contact Lorraine Carter at 540.0827.7577 for more information.

Despite the Covid-crisis of 2020, the Culpeper Pies Project are collecting pies again to supplement the Culpeper Food Closet with their Thanksgiving distribution. Please join us again, the need is even greater this year, by contributing your pies - homemade or store bought. No cream or meringue pies, please! Sugar-free is always welcome. If you make the pies yourself, please wrap and label with the flavor. If you purchase frozen pies, please bake before bringing over, and reseal. We are also requesting, if you can, contributions of canned or boxed foods (non-perishable) to help keep the Food Closet stocked this winter. PLEASE NOTE: For the safety of our staff, their families, our friends and neighbors, in accordance with the recommendations made for the COVID-19 National Emergency, WE ARE REQUIRING EVERYONE TO BE FULLY MASKED AT ALL TIMES. Culpeper Presbyterian Church Annex on Main Street Monday, November

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23rd, from 12: 30pm until 5:00pm; Tuesday, November 24th from 8:00 am until noon. If you have any questions, or prefer to make a cash donation, please contact me at mjchernin@cherninesq. com or mail to POB 1221. Thank you for your continued support in this community project!

Culpeper Eagles Aerie #4551 will be hosting a Trunk or Treat on Thursday 10/29/20 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Culpeper Towne Square (parking lot by Tractor Supply). This event is free and open to the public. CDC COVID-19 guidelines will be followed.

The Culpeper Police Department will be proving traffic control, and the Culpeper Public Works Department is assisting with lighting. Vehicles will be spaced approximately 12 feet apart, and individually wrapped candy has been pre-bagged and will be distributed in a contactless manner. For more information, contact Robbie Wilson at culpepereagles@gmail.com. Many vehicles will be decorated, and several members will be in costume.

The Vintage Nest provides custom painted and newly constructed wooden furniture for your Home Decor needs.

Stop in our shop to see how we can create the perfect solution for you.

Secure Home Inspections, LLC. Offers a variety of discounts and special offers including $10 off for military, teachers and senior citizens as well as $50 off combined Radon Test and Full Home Inspection.

We at Lights by Knight Electric are concerned about your safety. If you think there are possible electrical issues in your home, give our office a call at 540-812-5140 to schedule an inspection by one of our professionals. Our team is happy to you help you!

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Update your electronics.

Check your fall/winter appliances and tools.

Check outdoor lighting and wiring for damage.

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Use outdoor-appropriate materials.

Keep up with your landscape.

Check your smoke alarms.

Check your heated blankets.

Unplug and safely store.

Culpeper Car Wash is offering Free Car Washes for Veterans on November 11th!

Upcoming events Ribbon Cutting - Endless Creations New Location Grand Opening 261 Southgate Shopping Center Culpeper, VA 22701 Thursday November 12, 4:30pm Join us as we celebrate Endless Creations Grand Opening at their bigger and better new location in Southgate Shopping Center!

For 3 years Endless Creations has been Culpepers’ go to business for high quality floral and gift items and have continued to expand their services and

welcome new members

Ameritech Construction Katrine Malakhova 2841 Hartland Road, Suite 306 Falls Church, VA 22043 www.superwindows.com kmalakhova@superwindows.com Home Improvement Ardent Mills Ryan Gehringer, Plant Manager 1900 Industry Drive Culpeper, VA 22701 www.ardentmills.com Ryan.gehringer@ardentmills.com Wheat Mill/ Manufacturers Cyber Bytes Foundation John Barker, Director, American Cyber

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The Culpeper Eagles #4551 has upcoming Texas Hold ‘em competitions, cornhole tournaments, musicians, trivia, a Halloween party and more! Check them out on Facebook for a complete schedule! products to better serve our community!

Their new location at 261 Southgate Shopping Center will feature a larger display cooler and flower selection, a larger gift selection and permanent tuxedo try on booths.

Join us in celebrating their expansion, welcome them into their new space and get started on your Christmas shopping in their gift shop!

106th Annual Meeting and Awards Show Virtual Event – Wherever you are JOIN US! Thursday November 19, TBD League 1010 Corporate Drive Stafford, VA 22701 www.cyberbytesfoundation.org john@cyberbytesfoundation.org Non Profit Clubs & Organizations Secure Home Inspections, LLC. Amy Mitchell, Office Manager PO Box 12 Luray, VA 22835 www.securehomeinsp.com info@securehominsp.com Home Inspections Wine & Design Shannon Armstrong, Owner 201 Waters Place #109 Culpeper, VA 22701 www.wineanddesign.com/culpeper-va culpeper@wineanddesign.com Arts

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Unemployed? Stop Applying to So Many Jobs Y

ou know the saying, “Applying to jobs is a full-time job”? Don’t listen to it.

Applying to jobs you’re not qualified for (which 50% of job seekers reportedly do) is counter-productive to your job search.

Competition is too fierce. Even qualified applicants aren’t getting callbacks.

So stop applying to so many jobs and start becoming more hireable. Here’s how: VOLUNTEER

Volunteering can increase your chances of being hired if you’re strategic about it.

Unemployed teacher? Help out with after school programs or volunteer to be a coach’s assistant. Web designer? Find a local non-profit in desperate need of a redesign and offer your services pro bono. By volunteering somewhere relevant, you’ll keep your skills fresh while enhancing your resume.

KEEP YOUR SKILLS CURRENT

If you lack a skill commonly required

for jobs you’re seeking, spend time each day building that skill. Take advantage of numerous free resources online, including tutorials, ebooks, and how-to videos.

If you’d rather have a more structured setup, then look for free or affordable adult education classes in your area.

Alternatively, if you already have the necessary skills but haven’t been practicing, then do so. Skill atrophy is a huge concern for hiring managers, so practice and get yourself ready for pre-employment skills tests.

NETWORK

There are two parts to networking: reconnecting with your old contacts and forming new ones.

Depending on where you are in your career, reconnecting might mean contacting professors, college advisers, and internship supervisors, or it might mean getting in touch with old colleagues, bosses, and business acquaintances. Find them, email them, call them. Ask them

to coffee. Ask how they are (networking is social, after all) and let them know the specifics of your job search (industry, location, etc). See if they know of anything or anyone. Most importantly, follow up!

At a temporary dead-end with your current contacts? Make new ones. Go to networking events sponsored by your university, industry, city, and so on, whether in person or virtual. Each of these provides an opportunity to meet people with similar interests, and you can have a fun experience in the process. Again, follow up!

FREELANCE

Some job seekers are opposed to anything that’s not a full-time job. If this sounds like you, it’s time to change your mindset.

Freelancing is a great way to boost your skills, resume, portfolio, professional network, income, and confidence.

BUILD AN ONLINE PRESENCE

Get found online. Start a blog, spruce

up your social network profiles, create an online portfolio to showcase your work. Find companies you’re interested in working for, subscribe to their blogs, and follow them on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter. Find decision-makers at those companies and follow them as well. Learn what they’re talking about, do a little research, and then engage with them online. Impress them with your interest and insights.

Worst-case scenario — you’ll learn what’s important to them and use this information to customize your application when a job opens up.

Better case scenario — you’ll establish a rapport with someone who will recommend you for a position and/or tell you about unpublished openings.

Best-case scenario — you’ll impress someone so much over time that they’ll create a job for you or bring you in for an exploratory interview.

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Tips For Your Most Productive Work From Home Day I

n today’s world, more and more people are working from home.

While this setup definitely has its perks, it has some common pitfalls as well, most notably the tendency to succumb to procrastination and distraction. Fortunately, there are strategies that can help. Here are some ideas on how to make your work from home days more productive.

KNOW THYSELF

By this time, you probably have a pretty good idea of your working style – i.e. when you’re most productive, what working environments you prefer, what distracts you.

Working remotely often gives you more control over those things. Although some people working from home often need to adhere to regular work hours, consultants and freelancers usually have more flexibility. So, if you’re someone who thrives on working late at night,

for instance, now’s your chance to take advantage of that.

CREATE A SCHEDULE AND STICK TO IT

The best way to stay on task is by making a list of things to do and creating a schedule to do them. Set priorities. Once you know your working style, create consistent work hours and stick to them.

If all your personal and professional tasks are accounted for on your schedule, this will free you from the nagging feeling that you’re forgetting to do something.

BLOCK DISTRACTIONS

It’s difficult to separate your personal and professional life when working from home. Dinner needs to be made, floors need sweeping and you’ve got errands to run. Social media, the Internet, TV, your refrigerator, plus there’s the phone…

Make sure that friends and family know your schedule and honor it. Anticipate and remove as many distractions as possible. This might include arranging for

childcare, locking your office or bedroom door, or going to a different location to avoid interruptions. Build in specific times to answer emails, phone calls and texts so you’re not constantly checking them.

If you find that the lure of the Internet, Facebook or email is too great, there are numerous apps that can help including Cold Turkey and Freedom.

TRACK YOUR TIME

One of the most effective ways to stay focused is by tracking your time. You can either do this with a good old-fashioned pen and paper or with an app such as Toggl of Focus Booster. These online apps are especially useful if you need to send the client a record of your hours. And having an actual record of your hours makes you more accountable to yourself.

SET GOALS

Working in an office requires a level of transparency that’s often missing when working at home. It’s easy to fall behind

when there’s nobody around to regularly chart your progress. To stay on target, it helps to break down a project into smaller pieces that include daily goals and weekly deadlines. Work your way back to make sure you are allocating enough time to complete the project.

ANSWER TO SOMEONE

Finally, nothing keeps you motivated like having to answer to someone. Ideally, there’s somebody at the office who you report to. If not, you can ask a trusted friend or colleague to assume the role.

Just make sure you both take it seriously.

Arrange regular check-ins and make sure they’re willing to hold you accountable and encourage you to stay on task.

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How To Stay Fit During Your Job Search O

ften one of the first things to go when we’re short on time or overwhelmed with other concerns is physical fitness. But staying healthy and fit should remain a priority during stressful times like a job search.

Numerous studies have shown that exercise and eating right are among the best ways to combat stress, increase your stamina, and maintain healthy self-esteem.

You don’t want to walk into an interview feeling sluggish and self-conscious about the extra weight around your belly.

Instead, regular exercise can help you walk into an interview feeling energized and confident, while sending a subliminal message to an employer that you’re disciplined and motivated.

Here are some tips for staying healthy during a job search.

EAT RIGHT

Want to try an experiment? For breakfast one morning, start with a sugary bowl of cereal or a pastry and coffee with lots of cream and sugar. The next morning, try something healthier like oatmeal and

fruit, eggs and whole grain toast, or yogurt and granola. Notice a difference in how you feel by mid-morning?

Eating well not only keeps your body healthy, it keeps your mind sharp and focused. And it gives you the energy you need to tackle the challenges ahead of you.

MAKE TIME FOR EXERCISE

Even if you’ve never had a schedule before, it’s now more important than ever to plan your day. After all, having a plan is the first step in accomplishing anything.

In addition to job search tasks such as checking listings, researching, sending emails and making calls, your daily schedule should also include at least an hour of exercise.

You don’t necessarily need to join a gym or even an exercise class if it’s inconvenient for you. There’s plenty you can do right outside your door, including going for a run, riding your bike or even taking the dog for a brisk walk.

DO WHAT YOU LIKE

One of the surest ways to lose interest in your workout routine is by doing exercises you find tedious. If you’re bored every time you go for a run, maybe it’s time to swap it for a different cardiovascular exercise or make it more interesting by listening to music or podcasts.

Maybe you prefer the structure of the gym to the street. Or perhaps you like team sports and would enjoy the camaraderie of an intramural or local sports league. The more fun you have, the more likely you are to keep at it.

GET ENOUGH SLEEP

Nothing sabotages your health and well-being like not getting enough sleep.

Study after study has found a link between insufficient sleep (six hours or less a night) and some serious health problems, such as heart disease, heart attacks, diabetes, dementia and obesity. Getting eight hours of sleep every night is very important for brain health and functioning.

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CULPEPER COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD NOTICE OF VACANCY JEFFERSON DISTRICT The Culpeper County School Board hereby gives notice of a vacancy in the School Board seat from Jefferson Voting District for term of office that would have expired December 31, 2021. The person appointed to this interim position will fill the balance of the unexpired term.

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Charters of Freedom and Minute Men displays dedicated

By Josh Gully CULPEPER TIMES

Upon the first time laying his eyes on the Declaration of Independence in the National Archives, Vance Patterson got goosebumps.

Then he read the Constitution's first three words - “we the people.”

Patterson said “I actually got a lump in my throat” and his wife Mary Jo was “wiping tears out of her eyes.”

The couple wanted to bring that experience to those unable to see the actual documents in Washington D.C. Two years later in their North Carolina hometown, they dedicated the first Charters of Freedom display, which includes life-size replicas of the Constitution, Bill of Rights and Declaration of Independence.

Eventually, they set up the Foundation Forward non-profit organization with three principals: providing education on American history and civics so people know how the government is supposed to work, providing easy access to the displays and providing communities a place to honor and reflect on history.

On Oct. 24, the thirty-second Charters of Freedom display was dedicated in Yowell Meadow Park, making Culpeper Virginia's first locality to have such a setting. It was unveiled alongside a monument honoring the Culpeper Minute Battalion that fought in the Revolutionary War. “Are you ready to become a part of history?” Patterson asked the crowd gathered at the dedication ceremony. “Because we’re going to dedicate your Charters of Freedom setting and it’s going to be here for the next 300 to 500 years and your future ancestors, your future generations are gonna know that you were here.”

The site also features a time capsule containing letters from citizens and a signed list of everyone in attendance at the dedication. It will

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An attendee at the Oct. 24 dedication ceremony of displays showing replicas of the country's founding documents and a monument to the Culpeper Minute Men looks over the Bill of Rights in Yowell Meadow Park. Below, the monument to the Culpeper Minute Battalion, which was also dedicated in Yowell Meadow Park Oct. 24. be opened Sept. 17, 2087, the Constitution's 300th anniversary.

To make it last that long, Patterson said “you put more underground than above ground.”

“Your foundation here goes down three-and-a-half feet. It is solid, reinforced poured concrete. It then comes up into a solid core. Just the core and the foundation weigh over 38,000 pounds, over 19 tons. This is not a tip-over monument. It’s then surrounded by over four inches of brick and mortar. It then has the polished granite making up the document chambers and the capstone,” he said.

The documents, Patterson added, are on quarter-inch etched bronze weighing over 60 pounds and are covered by a half-inch of treated polycarbonate, “which is unbreakable - please don’t try it.”

“Yes, it’s very expensive. But we believe it’s more important than money. We believe it gives us a direct link to our founding fathers by helping to preserve what it is they

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gave this country - a government to serve and protect we the people,” he said.

Two founding fathers, Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson, were big proponents of education and Patterson said they "believed that in order to have a free and independent country you must understand how government works, that you cannot control what you do not understand.”

He noted that the display is “an active, hands-on educational supplement for your schools’ curriculum” where students can learn about national and local history.

The long-term goal, he added, is to place similar displays in all 3,142 American jurisdictions over the next decade.

“Our hope is that our future generations, our future leaders, will come from these communities that have their own Charters of Freedom setting. That their kids will grow up no longer just talking about the Constitution and Bill of Rights in Washington. They will be talking about their Constitution and their Bill of Rights, the ones they grew up with right here in Culpeper,” he said.

Councilman Keith Price noted the proximity of the Charters of Freedom and display honoring the Culpeper Minute Battalion is fitting as they “complement each other so well to tell the story of our early res-

idents and what they accomplished.”

Charles Jameson, president of the Culpeper Minute Men Sons of the American Revolution Chapter, noted that the battalion participated in the Battle of Great Bridge that freed Virginia from British control on Dec. 9, 1775, which “says a lot about our patriotic ancestors and their valor.” Carol Simpson of the Culpeper Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution noted that the displays will serve as a reminder of how lucky citizens are to live in America. LeAnn Fetherolf Turbyfill, regent of the Daughters of the American Revolution Virginia Society, added that the display serves as a reminder that freedom is not free and citizens “must be prepared to defend the Constitution, our Constitution, because that is what it truly is - ours.”

Patterson challenged the crowd to bring their children and friends to the Charters of Freedom and “tell them about how their freedoms and rights give them an advantage over the rest of the world to pursue their passion, to chase their dreams, to accomplish their goals and get out of life what it is they want to get out of life.”

Mayor Michael Olinger said the dedication is a proud moment for Culpeper.

“We now have a beautiful memorial that not only recognizes the important role local people played in winning America’s independence but also displays copies of the founding documents that were made possible by the services and sacrifices of Culpeper’s early residents,” Olinger said.

William Schwetke, president of the Sons of the American Revolution Virginia Society, noted the cooperation between multiple entities that went into bringing the displays to Culpeper. Project donors included the Town of Culpeper, the Virginia Society of the Sons of the American Revolution, the Culpeper Minute Men Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution, the Culpeper Minute Men Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Charles Jameson, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2524, James W. Whitehead, Keith Price, Felicia Chavez, Virginia Mist Quarry, Allied Concrete, Builders First Source and A&B Kearns.

“May we continue to follow this example of cooperation and join together to always honor those who founded our great country and cherish and share with everyone the wonderful ideas that came out of that revolution, that are inscribed on our Charters of Freedom. All men are created equal, inalienable rights - new concepts in those days, which are now widely accepted,” he said.

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