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The county is working toward a short-term solution that would provide internet access to 88% of the 4,300 households that do not have service.

The Board of Supervisors recently reached a tentative consensus that, pending contract negotiations with All Points Broadband, they are willing to pursue an option the company said would cost the county $3.1 million and provide connections to as many unserved homes as possible.

Other temporary but cheaper solutions proposed by All Points Broadband would provide internet to either 58% or 32% of unserved homes.

The supervisors all agreed that they would rather spend more money and connect the most possible homes.

If the supervisors approve the wireless initiative, monthly internet plan costs would range between $50-$99 and provide a basic level of service allowing households to simultaneously stream two videos without buffering and no data limits. Under the current proposal, All Points Broadband would own and operate the equipment for three years.

Simultaneously, County Administrator John Egertson explained that a private business will hopefully soon explore the possibility of installing fiber cables that would provide a much more reliable connection to the entire county. Monthly costs for these plans would range between $70-$100-plus.

Supervisors worried, however, that the permanent fiber-to-home solutions would not be finished within the three years. Supervisor Jack Frazier said “I’ve been around this type of work for a long time” and “it doesn’t happen that quick.”

“For us to get fiber to the home in three years, it’s just not gonna happen. It’s gonna take longer than that. But the key to this is making sure that what we have still works until we can get something,” he said.

With that in mind, Frazier wants to ensure the temporary wireless solution would work for four or five years. All Points Broadband repre-

The shaded areas pictured above do not have broadband access, while the dots represent the 4,300 addresses that are known to be without reliable broadband services. sentative Jimmy Carr said that is a reasonable request and could likely be easily ironed out in contractual language that is agreeable to all parties involved. In a proposed term sheet submitted a few days later, the company offered the county the option of implementing two 12-month contract extensions after the threeyear period.

If or when a contract is agreed upon, wireless connections would likely be available to unserved households within six to nine months.

Supervisors Chairman Gary Deal suggested that the matter be referred back to the public works committee because there are a lot of details to work out. When the matter returned to the committee for discussion, members expressed a desire to see additional and better information regarding costs that would be incurred by All Points Broadband to install equipment.

This way, a fair assessment could be

made in determining a proper county contribution.

“If their profit is this much, their cost is this much. What more transparency is there than that?” Frazier asked.

County Attorney Bobbi Jo Alexis agreed, saying the supervisors have a fiduciary duty to the citizens, part of which is demanding transparency and concrete pricing information.

Committee members also would like more information regarding exactly what will happen to the equipment in the future. All Points Broadband’s proposed term sheet suggests that the company own the equipment while the county would be granted a lien on the property in the event of a breached contract.

While the supervisors hoped to have the contract ironed out by January, Alexis said February is a much more realistic timeframe.

Supervisor Tom Underwood noted that there are increasing delays

in obtaining the necessary equipment for such projects after orders are placed. Perhaps, he said, the county could work out a scenario in which All Points Broadband would be comfortable ordering the equipment. In a worst-case scenario, he said the county would have to reimburse the company.

That way, he said the county would not slow down the process of providing the sorely needed broadband services.

All Points Broadband is asking citizens to take a survey at allpointsbroadband.com and state whether they have internet connections.

In other wireless initiatives, the county will spend $921,466 in Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Securities Act grant money for projects that will extend fiber connections to about 50 homes in the Culpeper Lakes neighborhood and provide wireless connections to some Stevensburg residents.

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Health director urges ‘common sense’ Dr. Wade Kartchner, Rappahannock-Rapidan Health District director, encourages area residents to continue following the often-repeated safety precautions of washing hands, watching distance and wearing masks. Recently, he made an addition to the advice: wait to return to work if you are sick.

“Let’s all try to show something that is fairly uncommon these days...common sense,” Kartchner wrote in a Dec. 4 dispatch.

As of Dec. 9, Culpeper reported a total of 2,412 positive coronavirus cases, 119 hospitalizations and 19 deaths. These are the figures reported since spring and do not represent how many residents are currently positive or hospitalized.

Virginia Department of Health statistics show an average of 22 new daily cases were reported in Licensed & Insured Culpeper from Dec. 3-9. The amount RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL of reported cases has steadily risen

over the last couple of weeks, as Culpeper reported 1,877 cases on Nov. 20 and 2,294 cases on Dec. 4. In that timeframe, over 10 additional hospitalizations were reported.

Elsewhere in the health district, Fauquier reported 1,746 cases as of Dec. 9, Orange 679, Madison 216 and Rappahannock 112.

Statewide, the health department reported 267,128 total cases, 15,592 hospitalizations and 4,281 deaths as of Dec. 9. This came as a spike was reported with 19,748 new cases recorded over a five-day period.

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facilities. These new options may increase willingness to adhere to public health recommendations but also run the risk of being less effective than the 14 day quarantine,” Kartchner wrote.

The Rappahannock-Rapidan Health District, Kartchner said, continues recommending a 14-day quarantine period before anyone returns to work or school.

Additionally, the Virginia Department of Health is prioritizing contact-tracing efforts on key segments of the population. These new guidelines focus on individuals who have been diagnosed with the virus within the past six days and their housemates. Prioritization is also given to congregate living facilities and prison employees, along with high-risk individuals.

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H E A LT H What you can do about arthritis ➤ Exercise and weight loss can help ease symptoms before considering surgery

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 32.5 million American adults have osteoarthritis.

Dr. Craig Reigel, MD, an orthopedic surgeon at UVA Orthopedics, a department of Novant Health UVA Health System Culpeper Medical Center says this number will only increase as Baby Boomers age and our nation’s obesity epidemic continues.

Reigel addresses several questions about joint pain to help us better understand this condition.

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Arthritis is the deterioration of the

bearing surface of a joint known as cartilage. Cartilage is a very slippery surface and can bear many pounds per square inch, but when it wears out, it cannot heal or regenerate itself.

The most common type of arthritis is osteoarthritis, which can form in any joint, but more common in certain joints: the last joints on the fingers, at the base of the thumb, lumbar spine, and weight-bearing joints like the hip and knee.

Another common type of arthritis is Rheumatoid arthritis, an autoimmune disease that is hereditary. Infectious diseases, like Lyme disease, can also cause inflammation related to arthritis.

HOW IS ARTHRITIS DIAGNOSED?

Diagnosis can be made with patient history and physical exam, confirmed with simple X-rays. MRIs usually are not required.

History: Typically, this is a problem with age, but traumatic injury,

congenital deformity and obesity can all lead to early arthritis. Many complain of an aching or grinding pain when they first move the arthritic joint but improves with light activity.

The pain may return after activities continue, while at rest or during the night.

Physical exam: The arthritic joint can be swollen and tender and present with bone spurs (osteophytes) or deformity.

WHEN IS IT TIME TO SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION?

When the pain starts to affect your lifestyle, keeping you from your livelihood and the things you enjoy the most.

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The most important part of early treatment for an arthritic joint is exercise! Light activity and losing weight are important for weight-

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Culpeper Winter Heat Shelter offers a warm place to stay

By Amy Wagner

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“What you did for the least of these, you did for me,” Matthew 25:40 This year looks a little different on a wide spectrum and the community has gotten creative right down to how the Culpeper Winter Heat Shelter is taking care of their guests this winter season.

In the 10-plus years since the shelter’s inception, its committee, area churches and a host of volunteers have joined forces to provide refuge from the elements and three meals per day for the local homeless during some of the coldest months of the year.

This year, shelter and a hot meal will still be provided. In light of the coronavirus pandemic, however, things are shaping up a bit differently.

Over a decade ago, Father Michael Gray, a founder of the Culpeper Winter Heat Shelter, met with church leaders and formed a program for the shelter. Five churches were involved at the beginning, and the shelter’s location rotated from church to church each week until a permanent overnight quarters was arranged at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church about five years ago.

Shelter treasurer Bill Schlegel said the pandemic has forced the shelter’s committee to regroup and reorganize.

“We were trying to make a decision this summer. We had four choices: House-half capacity because of social distancing, get hotel rooms for limited amount, just feed them, or build a shelter complex,” he said.

Culpeper Housing and Shelter Services (CHASS), a local shelter, is managing a grant program helping to provide rooms for the heat shelter this year at Red Roof Inn and Sleepy Hollow Motel. This allows a safe, non-integrated setting for 70 guests, including women with children. Schlegel noted that one benefit this year is that “they can stay in the hotel all day, shower and stay warm.”

In years past, shelter guests were provided a hot breakfast, bagged lunch, supper and overnight accommodations.

Since the breakfast and bagged lunches have been eliminated this year, the shelter’s chairwoman Nancie Howden said the committee is organizing food drives so non-perishable food items may be provided for snacks.

As for supper, food menus are handed out a week early so occupants can select what they want to eat, which Howden says pre-

“When we fail to acknowledge someone to be a human being the results can be horrid.”

Father Michael Gray, A founder of the Culpeper Winter Heat Shelter vents the shelter from over- or under-producing. About 270 meals were served during a recent week, which amounts to about 45-70 per night.

This year, assistance is needed to package meals in the evening at St. Luke’s and to distribute them at the hotel.

“We need the volunteer help.

They’re our lifeline,” Schlegel said.

Safety procedures are strictly enforced and contact is minimized during food drop offs. Anyone interested in volunteering can contact Kathy Harris at 540-439-9384.

It takes a village, as the saying goes, and the Culpeper Winter Heat Shelter committee is appreciative of all the community support it receives. Northern Piedmont Foundation and PATH Foundation in Fauquier are providing half of the funding for shelter. Columbia Gas has been a big supporter as well.

The Department of Social Service provided its van to transport the meals to the hotels.

“Up until this year we received grants from Culpeper Wellness Foundation and Piedmont Regional Dental Clinic. They provided us with thousands of dollars of dental services for our guests,” Howden said.

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The Bombas socks company donated 1,000 pairs of socks to the Culpeper Winter Heat Shelter. Top, Culpeper Winter Heat Shelter volunteer Jackie Burke prepares boxes of spaghetti that will be delivered to homeless individuals who are being provided rooms at hotels as the temperature drops.

Additionally, Bomba donated 1,000 pairs of socks last year and another 1,000 this year. Howden shared the sock donation with the free clinic and Culpeper United Methodist Church. Local dentist Dr. Lee Simpson and the Community Bank donated chap sticks.

Additionally, the Spyder Transport team, Howden said, has been of great help in the kitchen and “they are amazing.”

In a live Nov. 22 broadcast, Fa-

ther Gray shared a personal story about “the most obnoxious” person he had ever met.

“He was the town drunk around these parts. I tried to give him the time of day, tried to help him when I could,” said Gray, whose story had a sad ending as the gentleman was soon thereafter discovered dead in a local creek. “When we fail to acknowledge someone to be a human being the results can be horrid.”

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Developers of proposed 310-home neighborhood address recently posed issues

By Josh Gully CULPEPER TIMES

Talks surrounding whether the proposed 310-unit Laurel Park neighborhood will receive permission to be constructed in the East Fairfax Magisterial District continued during a recent discussion amongst town officials and developers.

In November, the Town Council delayed voting on a rezoning request that would permit the construction of 135 single-family detached units and 175 attached dwelling units on a 60-acre lot off Laurel Street just south of the High Point subdivision. The matter was sent to a committee consisting of town officials for discussions regarding the development’s parking and impact on the school system and traffic.

Stephen Plescow, one of the developers, noted that while the project has been in the works for over a year, the Nov. 24 committee meeting marked the first time it was informally discussed with the Town Council. During a presentation, Plescow specifically wanted to address issues broached earlier this month surrounding traffic, parking, schools and whether the project is generally appropriate for the town.

Regarding the latter, Plescow noted the town’s comprehensive plan specifically states that the land should be used for a “neo-traditional residential neighborhood.” While the comprehensive plan allows for up to 24 homes per acre at the site, he explained that the developers desired something smaller in scale that is compatible with High Point.

Plescow noted that High Point homes have sold out and the proposal would help meet market demands as there is a lack of new housing in Culpeper.

“For people that want to move into the area and also people that live here, and particularly people at High Point that want to move up, this provides an opportunity of more housing…Move into a house that you can afford, build up your equity as your family grows, move up and buy

a bigger house. We think Laurel Park is a great During a public hearing earlier this month, opportunity for people to do that,” he said. some speakers said the developers should conPlescow said market data shows that “supply tribute to the community in more ways than is drying up” in Culpeper as both inventory and the amount of days homes stay on the market ➤ See Developer, Page 17 have decreased 70% over the last year.

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Having learned from High Point parking issues, Plescow said the proposed development would have marked parking spaces on just one side of the street.

About 200 parking spaces have been added to plans since earlier this month for a total of 1,466, which doubles the amount required by town ordinances. This means there would be 4.7 parking spaces per house. Assuming nobody parks in garages, there would be 3.3 parking spaces per house.

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County employees set for raises as quarterly appropriations OK’d

By Josh Gully CULPEPER TIMES

Come Jan. 1, all county employees will receive a 2.1% cost of living raise.

The raise, which will be given to all county employees including teachers, will remain effective through the current fiscal year that ends in June. With costs of goods “clearly going up,” Supervisor Tom Underwood said the raises “make sense to me.”

While the raises are just approved through June, County Administrator John Egertson explained that such salary increases usually remain permanently effective as there are generally not pay decreases. Ultimately, that will be determined during annual budget deliberations.

The raises, which will cost about $900,000, were granted when the supervisors approved the county’s appropriations for this fiscal year’s third quarter that runs January-March.

Appropriating money on a quarterly basis was a decision reached when the supervisors finalized the county’s annual budget. The action was deemed necessary as the conversations were held in the beginning stages of the coronavirus pandemic.

The raises, which will cost about $900,000, were granted when the supervisors approved the county’s appropriations for the third quarter that runs from January-March.

The county’s budget, however, has not suffered during the pandemic.

The fund balance at the end of the first quarter was $14.1 million higher than the same time last year. About $2 million of that increase, Egertson explained, is the direct result of Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Recovery Act grant money being used to fund public safety salaries.

The county received about $9.1 million in CARES Act funding, and some of that unspent grant money is sitting in the fund balance. CARES money must be spent by the year’s end, and any of it that remains on Dec. 15 will go toward payroll expenses of non-compensation board employees or the Sheriff’s Office.

Egertson said the rest of the fund balance’s increase stems from a revenue stream that has been strong during a year that saw county-wide budgetary cuts made in anticipation of possible negative effects of the pandemic.

Egertson said the county’s sales

tax revenue is on pace with expectations. As of early December, Culpeper had received about $3.2 mil-

lion in sales tax, which represents a $282,000 increase from the same time last year.

Although the county does not know exactly what will happen when real estate and personal property tax bills come due, Egertson said “all indications are that we’re on a good pace.”

Culpeper man fatally shot by deputy A 62-year-old Culpeper man, who was armed, died Thanksgiving afternoon after being shot by a Culpeper County Sheriff’s deputy, state police said.

At the sheriff’s office’s request, state police are investigating the shooting of Ellis A. Frye Jr. Just after 2 p.m. on Thanksgiving, the sheriff’s office responded to the 13000 block of Brock Lane regarding “a domestic with an armed male,” state police Sgt. Brent Coffey said in a news release.

When law enforcement arrived, the release states that Frye was sitting on the porch with a firearm.

Deputies proceeded to negotiate with Frye for about 30 minutes in efforts to de-escalate the situation, according to the release. During

the negotiations, the release states that Frye “entered and exited the residence multiple times and produced additional firearms.” Frye was still armed when the release states he “advanced in the direction of law enforcement personnel” and “a deputy fired and the man was struck.”

Frye was transported to Culpeper UVA Medical Center, where he later died. No one else was injured during the incident.

Fyre’s body was transported to the Office of the Medical Examiner for an autopsy and the incident was investigated by the Virginia State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigations Culpeper Field Office Police Shooting Investigation Team, according to the release.

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Gov. Northam sued over church guidelines

By Josh Gully CULPEPER TIMES

Ralph Northam is being sued in Madison and Culpeper counties by churchgoers who are unhappy with the state’s religious gathering requirements amid the coronavirus pandemic.

In Madison County, four plaintiffs have re-filed a previously settled lawsuit against Gov. Ralph Northam, according to a news release from Culpeper-based attorney J. Michael Sharman. The lawsuit was dismissed in September when Northam made the wearing of face masks the lone requirement for church gatherings with less than 250 people.

In mid-November, Northam's Executive Order was amended to state that churches with over 25 attendees are permitted to operate so long they are in accordance with the following guidelines: •

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Attendees must practice 6-foot social distancing with exceptions allowing families to sit together.

Seating and common areas where attendees may congregate must be marked.

Items used to distribute food and drinks must be used just once.

Signage stating that those with coronavirus symptoms may not participate in church services must be posted at the entrance.

Signage must be posted with public health reminders.

Attendees must wear cloth face coverings.

The release says these requirements "ultimately ignore the previously reached agreement and discourage the religious gathering of large groups of people."

Alena Yarmosky, Northam's press secretary, said the office does not comment on pending litigation.

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"Governor Northam will continue to base all decisions in science, public health, and the safety of Virginians," Yarmosky added.

The Madison County lawsuit filed by Rappahannock County’s Slate Mills Church Pastor Brian Hermsmeier and Madison County’s Novum Baptist Church members Joe Sansone III, Sharman and

Charlie Sheads Jr. - sought the least possible stringent requirements at churches.

The group is being represented

by Sharman, who previously told the Culpeper Times that church leaders should have freedom in determining how to maintain safety during the pandemic rather than “having various government bureaucrats make those decisions for people who are in entirely different situations.”

Meanwhile, Sharman is representing three Culpeper County citizens - Pastor Ron Young, Charles Sheads Sr. and Jocie Stallings - in a very similar lawsuit.

“We should, as responsible citizens, respond to the edicts of the government of Virginia and question this latest unfair order of its authority to once again limit worship services,” Sheads Sr. said in a news release.

In Madison County, the initial lawsuit argued that the plaintiffs are all employed in what Northam declared essential jobs, meaning that their “secular work is favored” while “their religious activities are disfavored.”

Therefore, court filings state that Northam trusts them “to operate in

their secular occupations without any need for constraints, but he does not trust them to do so in religious settings and activities.” The filing adds that the defendants were allowed to sit together at a restaurant table but not at tables in churches or during Bible study groups.

According to the news release, "The new [Madison County] suit requests that churches be able to operate as fully and freely as the exempted categories of operation such as media and all government agencies and “essential” entities have, and that churchgoers be treated fairly in comparison."

Plaintiff Brian Hermsmeier notes in the release that "Virginia is known for supporting religious freedom," a reputation that is being tarnished by the requirements.

During the ongoing pandemic, the release notes that Hermsmeier has been able to continue working as a licensed landscape architect and project manager while being "limited in his ability to serve as a bi-vocational minister and ordained pastor."

“I believe it is God’s command to gather together,” he said. “Hebrews 10:25 says to not forsake gathering as a church.”

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The payments, approved at the Board of Supervisors' Dec. 1 meeting, are available to parents of students in kindergarten-8th grade.

The amount given out per payment will be based upon the number of successful applicants. County Attorney Bobbi Jo Alexis estimated that there will be between 2,0004,000 applicants.

County Administrator John Egertson explained that neighboring jurisdictions including Prince William and Orange counties have made similar efforts to help citizens, but those counties' programs do not include placing money directly in parents' hands. For example, Orange is using Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Securities Act funding to pay childcare providers on behalf of parents. In Prince William, money was provided to a daycare to provide actual daycare services.

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Alexis said applicants must sign an affidavit swearing that their claimed monetary losses are legitimate.

Since the county cannot provide direct payments to citizens, the program is being administered through the Health and Human Services Department.

Of the $730,000 being used for the payments, half of it is savings realized when the county used $365,000 of CARES grant money to fund public safety salaries. The additional $365,000 is coming out of the county's general fund, which currently has a balance around $39 million.

Egertson noted that, thanks to CARES money, the county's general fund "is healthy" and staff supports the allocation.

Health and Human Services Director Lisa Peacock expects the checks to be sent out by the month's end. Applications are available on the county's website through Dec. 16.

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Blue and Red Santa Project gives $18,000 worth of presents

By Josh Gully CULPEPER TIMES

The fifth annual Blue and Red Santa Project, which was formed by local police and fire personnel, was just one of countless events in 2020 that did not look the same as it usually does.

But those involved in the project were not going to let the coronavirus pandemic stop them from providing Christmas presents and meals to children in need.

Volunteers from the non-profit organization normally take children to Walmart, where they would shop for Christmas gifts and then go to the Culpeper County Fire Department for a meal and to visit with Santa. This year, families submitted wish lists and gifts were purchased and bagged up.

On Dec. 5, cars lined the old bowling alley’s parking lot and the gifts, along with donated meals from Peppers Grill, were handed out in a drive-thru fashion.

Culpeper Police Department MPO Tim Sisk, who is the vice president of the Blue and Red Santa Project non-profit organization, explained that while the drive-thru version was not preferable to the traditional way, the contactless delivery program was a success. Steve Corbin, volunteer firefighter and Red and Blue Santa Project’s vice president, agreed, saying the volunteers prefer the interaction with children opposed to merely buying and handing off the presents. One of the reasons the program was initiated, Corbin said, was so kids could have a positive interaction with law enforcement and emergency personnel.

“The good news is we were still able to help the kids,” Sisk said.

And help they did, as $18,875 - or $125 per child - worth of presents were furnished to 151 children. That money was raised through grants and efforts in which Sisk said the

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Volunteers sort presents that were handed out during the fifth annual Blue and Red Santa Project.

Organized by local police and fire personnel, over $18,000 worth of presents were gifted to needy children.

The project had a different look this year, as presents were distributed in a contactless delivery method. community stepped up and donated.

Corbin explained that about 80% of the gifts were clothes, with the remainder being toys. He said shopping with the children can be very rewarding, adding that “we really do not know how fortunate we are until you take one of these children shopping and they want to buy personal and hygiene items for their gifts.”

Sisk added that Blue and Red Santa is a “true community project” and would be impossible without the help of the Culpeper Police Department, the Department of Social Services, the Culpeper Fire Department, the Fraternal Order of Eagles and the Lions Club. The Brixmor Property company also allowed the drive-thru to take place

at the former bowling alley. Elected officials also chipped in, with Mayor Michael Olinger and Supervisor Paul Bates participating.

Sisk said Blue and Red Santa volunteers help for one reason - the smiles brought to the faces of children. For example, one little girl’s eyes lit up when she received a stuffed animal.

“That’s what this is all about,” Sisk said.

The organization usually organizes a program in February in which they help donate school supplies and snacks to elementary schools and the Dress for Success program in July.

“We’re a Santa program that gives all year round,” Sisk said.

Anyone who wants to get involved in the program can contact the organization through the Blue and Red Santa Program Facebook page and donations can be sent to PO Box 579, Culpeper, 22701.

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PROPERTY TRANSFERS These property transfers for November 2020 were provided by the Culpeper County Assessor’s Office. Appreciation is extended to W. Jason Kilby and his staff.

November Top Dollar Deal: Jefferson District, $875,000. The printing of this list is made possible by ReMax Crossroads of Culpeper.

Catalpa District 11/2: Boldridge, John H III and Wife to Howington, Ryan M; 1.53 acres located at 11535 Scotts Mill RD, $208,000 11/10: Critchfield, Travis James to Cook, Marshall H and Wife; .56 acres located at 14343 General Longstreet AVE, $258,000 11/13: Bohardt, Judy Bates and Others to Homescouts LLC; 10 acres located near Greyson LN, $115,000 11/13: Homescouts LLC to Dominick, Nicholas Hayne and Wife; 10 acres located near Greyson LN, $142,500 11/16: Barrett, Jonathan R and Other to Skarbek, Jessica J and Husband; 10.31 acres located at 14282 Ashlyn LN, $550,000 11/16: Brown, Robert J and Wife to Caliber Homebuilder INC; 10.42 acres located near Stonehouse Mtn RD, $140,000 11/20: AHNV LLC to Fox Meadows Investment Company LLC; 3.03 acres located at 9456 Hollow Oak CT, $68,000 11/20: Fox Meadows Investment Company LLC to Jones, Natalie and Husband; 3.03 acres located at 9546 Hollow CT, $435,924 11/20: Settle Excavating & Construction INC to Settle, Tyler W and Other; 3.61 acres located at 10471 Sperryville PIKE, $270,000 11/23: Jefferson Homebuilders INC to Wirtz, Gregory S and Wife; 10.20 acres located at 11298 Alvin LN, $473,685 11/24: Country View Homes LLC to Saulnier, William Joseph and Wife; 3 acres located at 12400 Stonehouse Mtn RD, $425,000 11/30: Red Lantern Construction Corp to Roy, Matthew Joseph and Wife; 10 acres located at 10349 Greyson LN, $539,535 Catalpa Town District 11/2: Mewes, Herbert E and Wife to Morris, Ethan and Wife; .12 acres located at 1501 Addie LN, $277,000 11/6: Workhorse Investment Group to Gant, Barbara Ann; .17 acres located at 1105 Jackson ST, $192,000 11/9: Wang, Jianjun and Wife to Cruz, Wilfredo; .24 acres located at 1520 King ST, $148,000 11/16: Jent, Linda G to Buffington, Judith L and Other; .12 acres located at 1686 Pin Oak DR, $270,400 11/30: Slater, Amy J and Others to Mayes, Daniel and Wife; .23 acres located at 1511 King ST, $250,000 Cedar MTN District 11/2: Dubin, Leslie to Wilson, Oliver N, JR; 1.43 acres located at 10344 White Shop RD, $337,900 11/9: Cunningham, Ricky E and Wife to Klosky, Joseph; 12.84 acres located near Crooked Run RD, $120,000 11/10: Caminero, Jose and Wife to Thompson, Trevor A and Wife; 11.22 acres located at 23562 Cedar Ridge RD, $511,000 11/13: Jones, Weston P and Wife to Hartley, Joshua R; .92 acres located at 19203 Sycamore LN, $285,000 11/13: JDW Construction LLC and Other to Martin, Lawrence A and Wife; 3.29 acres located at 20646 Spring Creek DR, $437,000 11/20: Campbell, Clarence C III to Ghavam, Peter K and Wife; 40 acres located at 10501 Twin Mountain RD, $638,000 11/23: Walther, Paul R and Wife to Walther, Peter W and Wife; 2.16 acres located at 10465 East CT, $365,000 11/25: White, Roger L and Wife to Scogin, Christina; 1.66 acres located at 12281 James Madison HWY, $405,000 Cedar MTN Town District 11/4: Richard, Jonathan M to Folgar, Michael Angel and Other; .24 acres located at 2300 Maplewood CT, $259,000 11/6: Sosa, Jose to Chumley, John L Jr and Wife;.12 acres located at 139 Queen Victoria ST, $340,000 11/12: Slemp, Delores A and Other to Carranza, Jose M and Wife; .13 acres located at 126 Queen Victoria ST, $340,000 11/17: 728 Ripplebrook LLC to Booth, Juliet; .13 acres located at 728 Ripplebrook DR, $252,000 East Fairfax District 11/2: Richmond American Homes of Virginia to Greene, Kristen Kirby and Husband; .12 acres located at 2179 Juniper DR, $325,557 11/4: Rupard, Ralph W and Wife to Majot, Torrey Lynn; .17 acres located at 1421 Thomas WAY, $272,000 11/4: Atlantic Virginia Properties LLC to Woodward, Christopher William JR; .11 acres located at 1322 Lightfoot ST, $188,700 11/5: Darr, Gary Allen to Gilreath, Elicia M; .15 acres located at 1916 Meadow Lark DR, $340,000 11/5: Cordova, Christopher E to Coleman, Jordan; .22 acres located at 2471 Post Oak DR, $373,000 11/10: Wilson, Oliver N JR to Lanham, Robert F and Wife; .25 acres located at 1166 Meander DR, $190,000 11/10: Thorton Investment Group LLC to BWS RE LLC; Townhouse located at 1804 Picadilly Circus, $157,814 11/10: Leiva, Roberto C and Wife to Rodriguez, Anselmo Celis and Other; .25 acres located at 812 Kingsbrook RD, $400,000 11/12: Kessler, Darren M to Mauricio Fernandez, Leonarda; .13 acres located at 1825 Magnolia CIR, $339,000 11/13: Thomas, David and Other to Campbell, Dane; .57 acres located at 15610 Great Bridge LN, $517,500 11/13: Morales, Jose J to Valencia Romero, Devora M and Wife; .14 acres located at 1911 Cotton Tail DR, $329,000 11/16: Dwyer, Richard H to Byars, Beverly Joan; .28 acres located at 942 Briscoe ST, $297,000 11/16: Wise, Joshua Sterling to Taylor, Luke T and Wife; .24 acres located at 1393 Red Oak WAY, $281,000 11/16: Casner, Dana and Other to Deleon, Edwin V and Wife; .31 acres located at 2321 Chestnut DR, $320,000 11/17: Majors, Jimmy A and Wife to Faqiri, Nassir Ahmad and Others; .62 acres located at 15517 Hillview CT, $495,000 11/17: Holt, Owen M to Pierson, Robert W III and Wife; .31 acres located at 302 Madison ST, $220,000 11/19: Setti, Garry H to Pine Ridge Rental Companies LLC; .18 acres located near Aberdeen DR, $32,000 11/20: Bradshaw, Emmett G JR and Wife to Smith, Amy Elizabeth; .32 acres locate at 1713 Magnolia CIR, $400,000 11/23: Richmond American Homes of Virginia to Grunow, Gregg S and Wife; .36 acres located at 2286 Laurel Ext ST, $337,540 11/24: Cozart, Lawrence C & Cozart, Dawn E to Morales, Jose Jesus and Wife; .29 acres located at 2325 Chestnut DR, $325,000 11/30: Richmond American Homes of Virginia to Houston, Ina Mae and Others; .20 acres located at 2290 Laurel Ext ST, $359,034 Jefferson District 11/2: Miller, Bobby R and Wife to Bowers, Frances A and Other; 10 acres located near Deerfield LN, $115,900 11/2: Bruttell, Robert A and Wife to Wren, Andrew Scott; 1.23 acres located at 2251 Wildwood CIR, $450,000 11/2: Baldwin, Paul M JR and Others to Cedar Homes Investments LLC; 14437 Hazel River Church RD, $203,050 11/2: Holtom, Matthew David and Wife to Pruitt, Christopher James and Other; 2.06 acres located at 15066 Colin LN, $475,000 11/4: Werth, Jeffrey J and Wife to Hermoza, Luis Carlos; 2.13 acres located at 2749 Wildwood CIR, $495,000 11/4: Ross, Thomas James II to Caliber Homebuilder INC; 5 acres located near Scottsville RD, $86,000 11/4: Soderman, Michael C and Other to Lucas, Adam Charles and Wife; 3 acres located at 19566 Springfield CIR, $430,500 11/6: Caliber Homebuilder INC to Hager, David C and Wife; 23.71 acres located at 5319 Jeffersonton RD, $594,239 11/9: McElroy, Michael R and Wife to Hall, Jason and Other; 2.02 acres located at 2296 Alamance DR, $495,000 11/10: Morawa, Alexander H E to West, Virginia Joyner and Husband; 17.89 acres located near Jamesons Mill RD, $167,500 11/10: Federal National Mortgage Association to Potter, Michael and Other; 2.23 acres located at 18418 Maple

Tree LN, $319,900 11/12: Thelin, Jan Elizabeth and Other to Elmore, John E and Other; 2.41 acres located at 15349 Bob White TRL, $360,000 11/13: Sullivan, Wendy Lee to Narbonne, Jennifer and Husband; 15.75 acres located at 13025 Walnut LN, $745,000 11/16: Alam, Zohair Shehzad to Sims, Jo Ann; 3 acres located at 14503 Hazel River Church RD, $155,000 11/18: Bilal, Aqeel L and Wife to Simpson, Rodney; 21.25 acres located near Jack Hollow LN, $170,000 11/18: Compton, Michael L and Wife to Raymond, Matthew Christopher; 1.19 acres located at 2156 Somerset DR, $525,000 11/18: Smith, Casey H and Other to Dorsey, Michael Andrew and Other; 2.01 acres located at 462 Riverside DR, $350,000 11/18: McGushin, Brian B and Wife to Zervos, Angle Lee and Other; 9 acres located at 9435 Mt Zion Church RD, $609,450 11/19: Virginia Home Buyers LLC to Vazquez Godinez, Santiago; 2.2 acres located at 14207 Butler LN, $295,000 11/20: Frazier, Gordon W to Jenkins, Curtis Franklin and Other; 6.56 acres located at 15116 Sheads Mountain RD, $370,000 11/24: Crider, Donald J and Wife to Thorlin, Philip Scott JR and Wife; 10.15 acres located at 8633 Shepherds WAY, $875,000 Salem District 11/2: Daigle, Marc Gerard and Wife to Hornbeck, Jonathan; 3.21 acres located at 19106 Loggers RD, $250,000 11/2: Rudman, Richard E to Cooper, Charles Spencer and Wife; 44.48 acres located at 7728 Hazeland LN, $850,000 11/2: Rudman, Richard E to Cooper, Charles Spencer and Other; 3.79 acres located at 7730 Hazeland LN, $225,000 11/4: CTS Properties LLC to Dols, Victoria L and Husband; 2.01 acres located near Old Strother LN, $94,000 11/5: Kincheloe, Joseph C to Wester, Dustin W and Wife; .62 acres located at 9383 Old Turnpike RD, $244,900 11/5: Clatterbuck, Jessica Danielle to Norris, Michael and Wife; 2.53 acres located at 14353 Reva RD, $370,700 11/5: Bowers, Mark V and Wife to Phass, Tyler Wayne and Wife; 4.49 acres located at 15111 Johnsons RD, $305,500 11/5: Crowell, Robert Eric to Pullin, William Kemper and Wife; 1.28 acres located near Hudson Mill RD, $9,500 11/9: Chumley, John L JR and Wife to Parrott, Darissa V; 5.03 acres located at 5932 Riverbend LN, $300,000 11/9: Rorabaugh, Kevin Russell and Wife to Nowbahar, Anjela; 1.93 acres located at 14440 Lanes View TRL, $380,000 11/10: CTS Properties LLC to Duncan, Brian D and Wife; 2.07 acres located near Old Strothers LN, $125,000 11/10: CTS Properties LLC to Brennan, James B Jr and Wife; 2.99 acres located near Old Strother LN, $115,000 11/10: Roach, Edward M and Other to Timberlake, McKayla and Other; 4.44 acres located at 16390 Bruce Mountain DR, $300,000 11/13: Kallas, Chris to Corbin, Stephen W; 28.49 acres located near N Merrimac RD, $240,000 11/13: MD Russell Construction INC to Susan Monaco Revocable Trust; 4.94 acres located at 7245 Covington Home PL, $618,000 11/16: Long, William T and Wife to Wells, Daniel Ian and Other; 3 acres located at 12291 Old Stillhouse RD, $365,000 11/16: SONA INC to Pritchett, John A Sr and Other; 2.93 acres located at 17435 Mineral WAY, $479,815 11/17: Pyle, Michael S and Wife to Griffith, Martha; 1.68 acres located at 9459 Timber Trail CT, $337,400 11/19: Byler, Daniel S and Wife to Costello, Brian and Wife; 50.75 acres located at 14088 Howard RD, $350,000 11/19: Jenkins, Michael R and Other to Virag, Edward M and Wife; 10 acres located near Stonehouse Mtn RD, $179,000 11/19: Jenkins, Michael R and Other to Henson, Brittany and Husband; 8.22 acres located near Stonehouse Mtn RD, $129,000 11/23: Jenkins, Michael R and Other to Joiner, Christopher and Wife; 10.07 acres located near Stonehouse Mtn RD, $169,000 11/24: Raines, Robert E to Fisher, Kenneth and Other; 2.01 acres located at 13691 Highland DR, $405,000 11/24: Deline, Raymond N to Burkett, Robert L and Others; 6.01 acres located at 18023 Winterwood CT, $680,000 Stevensburg District 11/2: Rockwood Homes INC to Franklin, Ian Edward and Other; 3.68 acres located at 21008 Privet DR, $297,065 11/4: Malone, Joshua K to Dunning, Colton C and Wife; 1.33 acres located at 15368 Rocky Ridge LN, $380,000 11/4: Updike, David H and Wife to McNabb, Todd Everett; 2.18 acres located at 12193 Mt Zion Church RD, $449,000 11/5: Blount, Jessie & Blount, Sandra D to Ironwood Investments LLC; 1.92 acres located at 14524 Woolens LN, $15,000 11/5: Twomey, Carl Wayne JR and Wife to Soper, Roger L II and Other; 5 acres located at 24504 Foremost LN, $360,000 11/5: McNally, Robert C JR to Bloedel, Joey L; 15.38 acres located near Rapidan Farms CT, $160,000 11/6: Beckett, Clark R and Wife to Werth, Jeffrey and Wife; .64 acres located at 14305 South Hall CT, $360,000 11/9: Paxson, Holdings 2015 LLC to Haught, Joshua Ryan and Other; 85 acres located near Jacobs Ford RD, $145,000 11/10: Melhaff, Bryon and Others to Rockwood Homes INC; 5 acres located near Walkers LN, $60,000 11/16: Myers, David Byron and Wife to Caliber Homebuilder INC; 5.16 acres located near Inlet RD, $132,000 11/16: Jenkins, Jason A to Rusk, Andrew Michael and Wife; 6.6 acres located at 20102 Fields Mill RD, $425,000 11/23: Burkett, Robert L and Others to Headley, David A and Wife; 1.12 acres located at 12255 Robin RD, $361,000 11/23: Heflin, Chad R and Other to Cook, Christina A; Multiple parcels located near Carpenters Branch RD, $230,000 11/30: Carter, Brian C and Other to Vazquez, Alfredo Martinez; 2.31 acres located at 18355 Carter LN, $320,000 West Fairfax District 11/2: Waterman, Vonn and Wife to Hefner, Robert and Wife; .31 acres located at 861 Autumn Ridge RD, $372,000 11/2: Tomola, Arlene to Reid, Shaquoya; .24 acres located at 674 Pelhams Reach DR, $335,000 11/4: Mitchell, Roger JR to Pro Culpeper LLC; .15 acres located at 118 S West ST, $250,000 11/4: Johnson, James J to Millson, Christoffer B and Wife; .17 acres located at 438 Covington ST, $309,900 11/4: Swan, Barbara J to Camas, Joseph K and Wife; .22 acres located at 1021 Ridgemere LN, $325,000 11/5: McDonald, Charles J and Wife to Robinson, Mandy L and Husband; .39 acres located at 601 S West ST, $495,000 11/9: SONA INC to Reigel, Todd M and Wife; .27 acres located at 865 Keswick DR, $436,000 11/10: Culpeper Investments LLC to NVR INC; .25 acres located at 144 Wayland Manor DR, $103,000 11/13: Pritchett, John A and Wife to Vitayanuvatti, Tyler Alan and Other; .60 acres located at 476 Kearns DR, $360,000 11/17: Culpeper Investments LLC to NVR INC; .23 acres located at 140 Wayland Manor DR, $103,000 11/20: Reagan, Kelly to Diaz, Mellissa Leon; .23 acres located at 831 Woodcrest Loop, $345,000 11/20: Williams, Franklin to Barry, Kevin Francis and Wife; .22 acres located at 106 Glazier ST, $230,000 11/24: Irwin, Donald and Wife to Fournier, Tony Robert and Wife; .27 acres located at 1125 Kearns CT, $279,900 11/24: Fields, Charles R SR to Springer, Jenelle; .29 acres located at 636 Windermere DR, $390,000 11/30: Culpeper Investments LLC to NVR INC; .45 acres located at 713 Keswick DR, $103,000 11/30: NVR INC to Case, Daniel James; .27 acres located at 720 Keswick DR, $461,420 11/30: Hackley, James W to Puckett, Dustin; .15 acres located at 1218 S West ST, $225,000

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Gracie joins Culpeper Police Department as support animal

By Josh Gully CULPEPER TIMES

One of the Culpeper Police Department’s newest members – Gracie, a 10-week-old Australian shepherd puppy – is joining the force to provide much different services than her four-legged co-workers.

Instead of having a nose for narcotics, Gracie will serve as the department’s first support canine. She joins the Peer Support Team, which consists of officers who ensure those responding to critical incidents have the necessary support.

Proving to be a quick learner, Gracie is already sitting, rolling over and laying down upon command as she undergoes obedience and socialization training. When she becomes a year old, Gracie will learn to detect stress and anxiety during specialty training.

When Gracie identifies a stressed officer, Lt. Brittany Jenkins explained that “she’ll actually be able to go and lay down next to them.”

While Gracie currently lives with Jenkins, the goal is for her to eventually become a full-time occupant at the department’s headquarters.

Jenkins explained that Gracie will wear multiple hats, with one of her roles being to raise morale on a day-today basis. Additionally, she will respond to critical incidents that can cause post-traumatic stress disorder such as shootings and infant deaths.

During such incidents, Jenkins ➤ COVID, from Page 4 able to reach all district residents who have been recently exposed to an individual with COVID-19.

Nearly 2,000 contact tracers and investigators have been hired since May to help curb the pandemic, including a number in our district, but when the number of cases reaches substantial levels such as they are now, local health departments have to prioritize their time to talk to the people most at risk,” Kartcnher said.

CULPEPER MAINTAINS STATE OF EMERGENCY

By a 5-2 Dec. 1 Culpeper County Board of Supervisors vote, with Tom Underwood and Jack Fraizer dissenting, a local state of emergency remains intact.

Underwood wondered if the county is “truly operating like we’re under a state of emergency where

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Gracie, the Culpeper Police Department's 10-week-old support animal, arrived in town on Nov. 12. Top right, Gracie gets some love from Culpeper Police Department Officer Michael Barone. explained the body can produce so much stress that the brain cannot process the situation.

“So the goal is to break that cycle in the middle of it. To stop it and to have something positive in the middle of something really negative so that it stops that from turning into posttraumatic stress,” she said.

Gracie loves people and is a sweet, playful, sensitive puppy with getting scratches among her favorite activities. Her presence will hopefully help sooth officers during situations that could induce PTSD, as Jenkins explained dogs have a tendency to

release positive endorphins and make people happy.

“Our goal is to have her respond during the incident so that she’s at least there if they’re struggling or need something. They’re allowed to absolutely go over and pet her, love on her,” Jenkins said.

Gracie will also attend de-briefings in which officers discuss traumatic incidents.

Gracie arrived at the department on Nov. 12 after being donated by the Fauquier-based Aussie Tales, and Jenkins said “we have a huge debt of gratitude to them for donating this

precious little baby girl.”

The department sought citizen participation in naming Gracie and received over 700 name suggestions, out of which Police Chief Chris Jenkins selected the best fit.

“The chief deliberately wanted to stay away from anything that was policerelated because her role is so different from anything we’ve done before,” Lt. Jenkins said. “We wanted something that is very sweet and sensitive because that is what we see in her.”

So far, Gracie’s presence has been more than welcome in the office as Jenkins said “everybody loves her.”

we can’t meet and can’t act normally, while we’re all sitting here meeting, acting normally under our regular rules and procedures.”

Culpeper County Director of Emergency Management Bill Ooten strongly urged the supervisors to not lift the emergency, saying “I highly recommend, highly recommend, that we stay under a local declaration right now.” He noted that Amherst and Lee counties are the only Virginia jurisdictions not under local states of emergency.

He added that those localities have small populations and less than 1,000 total reported coronavirus cases.

If local hospitals exceed capacity, Ooten explained the county would have to reach above and beyond its resources to open an alternate care facility. He said this would cost the locality “a great deal of money,” which could potentially be reimbursed if the local emergency is ac-

tivated.

Additionally, Ooten noted that the county may have to establish and man points of distribution for mass vaccinations, which could be funded through reimbursements.

“Local declarations have nothing to do with executive orders, they have nothing to do with anything like that, as far as mandates…They are here to protect the jurisdiction financially and to protect the jurisdiction’s resources,” Ooten said.

In addition to allowing counties to request resources for response and recovery efforts, Ooten said the declaration activates an emergency operations plan allowing the continuation of governmental operations through virtual meetings if needed.

“I guess my question would be, quite frankly, what does it hurt?”

Ooten asked. “It doesn’t hurt our jurisdiction at all. It’s free. It gives

us an extra layer of security for the jurisdiction and financial protection for the jurisdiction, and it literally costs us nothing. It’s like an insurance policy for free.”

Underwood said he would “100% support” a state of emergency if hospitals reached capacity or vaccine distribution stations were needed.

Since July, he noted that four out of the county’s 53,000 citizens have been killed by the coronavirus and “that’s what we’re calling an emergency right now.”

“Emergencies were designed for when there is tremendous disruption and we’re unable to act normally. Now I realize we’re in [the] coronavirus pandemic, I get it…Right now we have an understanding of what is happening in terms of cases and in terms of hospitalizations and in terms of deaths. It may change and we may be under an emergency," Underwood said.

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Power of Attorney: Do I have a power of attorney in place? If the answer is no, then you need to put in place a power of attorney, naming an individual who has the authority to help you maintain your quality of life (housing, contractual, legal, and communications) and assist you with your finances.

If the answer is yes, then consider making sure that your power of attorney is comprehensive and meets your intents (is up-to-date), and that you have named successor agents.

Advance Medical Directive: Do I have an advance medical directive in place? If the answer is no, then consider putting in place an advance medical directive, identifying what parameters are important to you for your health care and end-of-life wishes, and who has the authority to make such decisions in the event you do not have the capacity to do so.

If the answer is yes, then consider having your advance medical directive reviewed to make sure it is comprehensive and meets your intents, and that you have named successor agents.

Cash, Savings, and Wealth Management Accounts: Are my accounts titled correctly and have I named primary and contingent beneficiaries on my accounts?

Deeds to Real Property: Are the interests I hold in real property correctly reflected in the respective deeds so that I am confident in how my interests will be distributed upon my death.

Gift giving is said to be a love language for many. Though estate planning is affected through signed documents that are not considered tangible gifts, having a comprehensive estate plan in place is truly a gift you give to yourself and your loved ones.

Merry Christmas, December 2020!

Wreaths Across America adjusts for pandemic Due to coronavirus-related restrictions, it was recently announced that the traditional wreath laying ceremony at Culpeper National Cemetery will be delayed until next year.

Instead, a private Dec. 19 ceremony will be held at the cemetery and will be available for viewing at facebook.com/WAACulpeper.

In lieu of wreath placement, citizens are encouraged to participate in a virtual “Say Their Name” Project” during which volunteers may go to the cemetery throughout December and record themselves saying the names of veterans laid to rest and upload-

ing the video to the Facebook page #SayTheirNamesCNC hastag.

A Wreaths Across America news release states that the decision to forego this year’s wreath laying ceremony came “after tremendous thought and many hours of discussion.”

“The health and safety of our community is of the utmost importance...Culpeper is a strong, resilient community and while this year’s Wreaths Across America may look different than years past, we know the community will come back in 2021 stronger and ready to work toward full wreath coverage

for all of the veterans laid to rest at Culpeper National Cemetery,” the release says.

Meanwhile, fundraising continues to obtain over 11,500 wreaths that would be laid atop graves of veterans buried at the local cemetery during the 2021 ceremony.

Wreath sponsorships are $15 and can be made at WreathsAcrossAmerica.org/VANCC. Karen Worcester, Wreaths Across America executive director, said each $15 sponsorships “is a meaningful gift from a grateful American who knows what it means to serve and sacrifice for the freedoms we all

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What’s Happening 12/10•12/23 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS SCAVENGER HUNT

Culpeper Renaissance Inc. is holding a holiday scavenger hunt 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 12 in the downtown area. The event is available to individuals or teams of five, with $20 entry fees. All proceeds will go to CRI’s Downtown Heroes Program.

Once you Find clues based on the “12 Days of Christmas,” send a photo next to it to CRI’s Facebook and receive another clue. Every team that finds each clue will be entered into a drawing for $200 Culpeper Downtown Dollars. Each participant will also receive a small gift.

For information on how to enter, visit culpeperdowntown. com or email cridirector@ culpeperdowntown.com.

WINDMORE FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS PRESENTS “YES VIRGINIA THE MUSICAL”

Performances of “Yes Virginia the Musical'' are set for 2 p.m. Dec. 12 and 13 at the Culpeper Depot. Only 100 tickets are being sold at https://buff. ly/3kMTpXY.

“Make this a family event. Bring seating, warm blankets (it may get cold) and a hot beverage to enjoy,” Windmore Foundation’s website states.

Several coronavirus mitigation practices will be in place, including chalked seating areas and the availability of hand sanitizer.

HUMAN SERVICES, SOCIAL SERVICES, HEAD START TO HOLD MONTHLY MEETING

The regular monthly meeting of the Culpeper County Human Services, Social Services and Head Start boards is set for 1 p.m. Dec. 16 at the Culpeper County Administration building, 302 N. Main St. Interested citizens are welcome to attend the meeting but must follow the COVID-19 health screening guidelines and protocol recommended by the Center of Disease Control, the Virginia Department of Health and the governor’s Executive Orders.

Any individuals with disabilities who would like to attend this meeting should contact Doris Clatterbuck at

540-727-0372, ext. 360 at least two working days before the meeting.

CULPEPER COUNTY LIBRARY VIRTUALLY PRESENTS “A CHRISTMAS CAROL”

Join the Culpeper County Library for a virtual rendering of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol.” Presented by the North Shore Theatre Productions, the play will feature a solo performance by Greg Oliver Bodine.

The play can be streamed only at 7 p.m. Dec. 12 and 2 p.m. Dec. 13 by visiting youtube.com/c/ culpepercountylibrary or by searching Culpeper County Library on YouTube.

A paper playbill is available at the library or may be downloaded the day of the event. The play is free, open to the public, and no registration is required. For more information, contact Andrew DeNicola at 540-8258691 or adenicola@cclva.org.

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The association encourages churches, businesses and individuals to donate turkeys and hams for families in need. Monetary donations can be sent through Dec. 16 to Wayland Blue Ridge Baptist Association, Inc., 15044 Ryland Chapel Road, Rixeyville, 22737 with the memo stating “Christmas Giveaway.” Turkeys and hams can be dropped off no later than 6 p.m. Dec. 18. The turkeys will be distributed 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Dec. 19 while supplies last.

Questions can be directed to Nan Butler Roberts at 540-661-2013 or Charlotte Johnson at 540-987-3340.

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can give great relief by the next day; however, relief is temporary and multiple doses could cause acceleration of the arthritis. Hyaluronic acid supplemental injections can also provide some relief, but improvement is temporary and less dramatic compared to cortisone.

Ibuprofen, Naproxen — can help, but many have side effects, primarily involving the GI tract and kidney blood flow.

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fields, gazebos and walking trails.

There would also be a large park on the property’s eastern edge and a series of smaller “pocket parks.”

In response to concerns that the development would overcrowd schools, Plescow said data from Loudoun and Fauquier counties was used to estimate that the neigh-

borhood would generate about 200 students. They would attend Pearl Sample Elementary School, Floyd T. Binns Middle School and Eastern View High School.

At the end of Plescow’s presentation, council member Jamie Clancey expressed concerns regarding those estimates and said the town needs

better statistics on how the neighborhood would impact schools. Other council members present agreed that more time is needed to further discuss the matter.

Plescow said the developers do not want to rush the project and are open to suggestions and ideas leading to the best possible outcome.

ST. STEPHEN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH – CHURCH ONLINE!

prayer, on Zoom.

Meeting links are available at ststephensculpeper.net or the church’s Facebook page. Any questions or requests for Zoom invitations can be directed to ssec@ststephensculpeper. net or 540-825-8786.

Department will host a drive-thru dinner from noon-4 p.m. Jan 17 at the department’s headquarters, 9729 Locust Dale Road.

Dinner will include pork tenderloin, baked apples, green beans, mashed potatoes, rolls, beverages and dessert.

Proceeds from the drive-thru will benefit the department’s building fund.

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vice spans decades and has centered around her dedication to supporting career and technical education skill programs. She has spent years leading the Culpeper Cosmetology School and was instrumental in creating and supporting the New Pathways Inc. technical school at the George Washington Carver Building.

Hansohn also served

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Chamber President Jeff Say noted the Outstanding Citizen Award is the most prestigious recognition bestowed during the Chamber’s annual banquet and he could not think of a more fitting recipient than Hansohn.

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So, Say and a camera crew visited her at the Culpeper Cosmetology School for what she thought was an interview being conducted with everyone nominated for the award.

Instead, Hansohn was notified that she was selected as the L.B. Henretty Outstanding Citizen and was presented the plaque.

“Wow, thank you. This is very shocking, but I’m very appreciative, thank you so much, it’s nice to be honored. But what I do, I think, is what anybody can do. You see a need and...you work with people.

It’s a collaboration, it’s never just one person,” she said upon receiving the plaque.

Hansohn then began promoting the schools she has dedicated so much time to helping. She noted that the Cosmetology School is “a blessing” and serves as a second chance for many of its graduates.

She also pointed out that New Pathways has grant opportunities allowing some people to attend school freely in a part-time machinist program in which graduates receive credentials to enter the workforce.

Say noted that her acceptance speech was fitting of the characteristics for which she was honored.

“To me, it just shows the type of person that you are Sue, that you are promoting your schools while accepting this award,” he said.

“That’s what it’s about,” she responded. “It’s about the students, it’s about the community, not the person.”

The award was named after L.B Henretty - a local entrepreneur and volunteer - whose contributions to the community were far and wide.

Most notably, he was instrumental in forming the dam system that makes up Culpeper’s watershed, which has been key in facilitating growth.

Tony Troilo, the 2017 recipient, said “we’re so much better off today because of the people in the likes of L.B. Henretty.”

Butch Davies, who received the award in 2002, said the honor “really does recognize those people who have contributed significantly to this community.”

“And it’s funny, every year when somebody gets the award, you say ‘well you know, I wonder why it took them so long to recognize them.’ It’s to recognize somebody who has given a lifetime of service. I think L.B. would really be pleased with that,” Davies said.

And surely, Henretty would be pleased to know that someone like Hansohn, who has spent decades helping make Culpeper a better place to live, received the plaque bearing his name.

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CULPEPER IN BRIEF CULPEPER COUNTY RECEIVES CLEAN AUDIT

The Board of Supervisors were recently told that its annual audit was a successful and clean process.

“A very clean audit for the county again this year,” David Foley, of the Robinson, Farmer, Cox Associates auditing firm, told the supervisors earlier this month.

Foley added that there were no difficulties with county management while the firm performed the audit. He complimented the county’s finance team for once again presenting a financial statement that needed little to no adjustments during the audit process.

SPEED LIMIT CHANGE

The Board of Supervisors unanimously voted to shorten the length of a 45 mile per hour speed zone on Route 3 in the Stevensburg District. The speed zone’s length is being reduced from 1.95 miles to 1.25 miles and will stretch from just east of York Road to Salubria Lane.

Stevensburg District Supervisor Bill Chase said he feels “very strongly” that the area needs a 45 miles per hour speed limit because it is “very, very dangerous and you can’t get across and there aren’t turnaround lanes.”

The supervisors’ decision dissented from the Virginia Department of Transportation’s recommendation to eliminate the 45 miles per hour speed limit and replace it with an “advisory” 45 miles per hour speed recommendation.

REC’S NEW VICE PRESIDENT OF ENGINEERING, OPERATIONS AND POWER SUPPLY

The Rappahannock Electric Cooperative recently promoted John Arp to become vice president of engineering, operations and power supply.

“Mr. Arp is a talented and accomplished engineer who brings more than 21 years of diverse utility, engineering and leadership experience,” REC president John Hewa said in a news release.

Arp will oversee system planning, engineering and technical services, ensuring the successful implementation of REC’s strategic plan.

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Powell Wellness Center in Culpeper is offering private swim lessons and a swim skills development program in its indoor pool. Both programs are open to community members.

Private swim lessons are customized to the participant (child or adult) and are a great option for anyone who is seeking to build confidence and ability in the water.

Additionally, semi-private lessons are available for up to three participants from the same household. Private and semi-private lessons can be purchased singly or in multi packs.

The center also is offering Swimming for Fitness for teens and adults who are confident swimmers and want to work with a coach to refine their swim strokes and build strength and endurance. This one-onone, eight-week program is $335. To register for lessons or Swimming for Fitness, contact Aquatics Manager Stacey Aucoin at 540-445-5383 or saucoin@culpeperwellness.org.

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The school system is seeking citizen input as the Culpeper County School Board begins its Fiscal Year 2022 budget planning process.

“When developing a spending plan, the School Board seeks to balance the needs of the entire school district while maintaining a high-quality instructional program. Please take a few minutes to answer questions to help guide the process,” a notice from the school states.

The survey is available through 4 p.m. Dec. 17 at culpeperschools.org and written comments can be sent to Culpeper County Public Schools, 450 Radio Lane.

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This week, the Food Closet is in need of: personal care items including toothbrushes, toothpaste, deodorant, shampoo, conditioner, bar soap, liquid body soap and shaving items. The Food Closet provides food and personal care items for Culpeper families, individuals and seniors in need of assistance, and continues serving the community during social distancing.

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High School senior wins VFW’s essay contest The theme of this year's VFW essay contest was: "Is This the Country the Founders Envisioned?"

Submissions were judged on both quality of the written essay and the effectiveness of their spoken delivery. Culpeper County High School senior Brent S. Bowler won the contest this year. Here is his essay: IS THIS THE COUNTRY THE FOUNDERS ENVISIONED?

The world is in a constant state of change. Alterations are a part of the development process experienced by individuals and nations. The fledgling America of the late 1700s is different from that of the modern United States, just like a 15-year old child differs from their 70-year old self.

It is imperative to be able to distinguish between necessary and nonessential changes as obstacles appear. The United States has been through much since her establishment in the late 1700s.

Although the Constitution was designed to allow for modifications in governance, there have been cases where they have been forsaken. Although the Founding Fathers are no longer alive, there is a multiplicity of source material that can be utilized to determine their intent. Using this material, it is evident that the United States has evolved, adapted, and been modified in a way that strays from the envisioned future established with-

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in the framework given by the Founding Fathers.

The extent of centralized power was a major debate in the establishment of the United States.

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This reliance was never within the plans of the Founding Fathers. They had fought a war to free themselves from a hyper-involved government. It can then be determined that while the envisioned future was not immediately forsaken, it was altered due to unpredictable circumstances that required a strong response.

An early statement made by George Washington was to “steer clear of permanent alliance with any portion of the foreign world” (Washington Farewell address 1796). This advice was clearly ignored, especially since the beginning of the 20th century. Now America has political relations with many countries and has long-lasting alliances with several major nations. The foreign involvement of America strayed from the Founders’ intent because it would drag the nation into political and militaristic conflicts. It was never the intent of the Founding Fathers to establish a nation whose prosperity, safety, and peacetime relied upon the whims and motives of the countries wedded to it. With this in mind, it can be fully determined that the modern condition of the United States foreign policy has no place within the Founders’ vision for America because of the political complications and ramifications that have resulted

from this type of involvement.

One argument made against the system of government established in the Constitution is that ”there [would] be a constant clashing of opinions; and the representatives of one part will be continually striving, against those of the other” (Brutus No. 1). This is evident in political affairs today. Alexander Hamilton claimed that political parties are “the most fatal disease” of a government like the one established. The gridlock of modern America is incredible. Elections are won and nationwide policies established based upon a few states changing hands. This is not what was intended by many of the Founding Fathers. The majority of the Founders held that a dualism of political parties is divisive and can result in conflict between individuals and government. Unfortunately, there are always multiple viewpoints in an issue that are not heard or considered due to them not being represented by a party. Thoughtful and logical governance has been thwarted because of petty differences in policy and attitude.

In this manner, viable solutions are abandoned and people divided. In essence, the entrenched establishment of directly opposing political parties is one of the most significant abandonments of the vision set forth by the Founding Fathers that has resulted in a growing ravine between people of the United States.

The United States has progressed and expanded significantly since its establishment in the late 18th century. As the nation has developed, the goals, perceptions, and motivations have adapted to the internal and external challenges that have been encountered. These corrections have changed the course of the United States in many ways. The United States has thwarted or exceeded the vision of the Founders by forming “permanent alliances”, entering a serious state of gridlocked parties, established a more powerful and centralized Federal overseer, and altered interactions between the various layers of the government. With all of this in mind, it is evident that the modern United States has not fulfilled the collective vision of the Founding Fathers.

For better or for worse, the United States has drastically changed since its establishment in a way that has largely forsaken the future envisioned by the Founding Fathers.

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A float makes its way down Ira Hofmann Lane, where cars lined the road to enjoy this year’s Culpeper Christmas Parade, which is hosted by the Sheriff’s Office. Usually downtown, the parade changed locations this year to meet pandemic guidelines.

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by Culpeper Renaissance Inc., Santa and Mrs. Clause have been driving the Culpeper County Volunteer Fire Department’s antique truck throughout the area to spread holiday joy. To practice social distance, Santa could not get off the truck to visit, but he was happy to greet residents with a smile and wave while being escorted by the Culpeper Police Department.

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The Wayland Blue Ridge Baptist Association recently hosted a drive-thru event in which turkeys were provided to 65 area families.

Association volunteers shown in the front row, from left, are Mary Brown, Cheryl Lightfoot, President of the Women’s Auxiliary Charlotte A. Johnson. Shown in the back row, from left, are Dante Brown, Jackie Porter, Gail B. Blaker, Nan Roberts, Rev. Dr. Bernardo Snipes and Rev. Eugene Triplett.

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Nathan Earnshawn, left, and Ashley Parker, pose together after recently being sworn in as the Culpeper Police Department’s newest officers.

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Culpeper Minute Men present a Certificate of Appreciation to the Capital Wing Commemorative Air Force at the Culpeper Airport on.

Dec. 5. Those pictured are William Schwetke of the Virginia Sons of the American Revolution, Minute Men Registrar Tom Hamill, Capital Wing Education Officer Brian Cotter, Capital Wing Commander Rob Kreig, Minute Men Color Guard Commander Michael Dennis and Minute Men President Charles Jameson.

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