Fredericksburg, VA - Today, Kent D. Farmer announced his retirement as president and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (REC), effective August 1, 2020. Farmer has served as president and CEO since 2004, and has been with REC for 41 years. “It has been my honor and privilege to lead REC and to serve its membership for the past 16 years,” said Farmer. “It has been a satisfying career, which was made easier by the support of an extremely talented and dedicated workforce and
RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today signed Executive Order Sixty-Five and presented the second phase of the “Forward Virginia” plan to continue safely and gradually easing public health restrictions while containing the spread of COVID-19. The Governor also amended Executive Order Sixty-One directing Northern Virginia and the City of Richmond to remain in Phase One. Most of Virginia is expected to enter Phase Two on Friday, June 5, as key statewide health metrics continue to show positive signs.
Empowering Culpeper food distribution planned for June 6th CULPEPER, Va. – Empowering Culpeper, a volunteer food distribution program of People Incorporated, will hold its next USDA food distribution this Saturday, June 6, 2020 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. EDT at the Culpeper County Sports Complex. “Empowering Culpeper is committed to providing food for the Culpeper community during this uncertain time,” said program executive Cherry Vanneman. “We will continue to provide food with safety in mind and will
Dr. Timothy Short Re-joins Hospice of the PiedmontDr. Short to serve as Associate Medical Director and Director of the Education Institute (Charlottesville, VA,June 3, 2020) – Hospice of the Piedmont is proud to announce that Dr. Timothy Short re-joined our team in May. He will be serving as Associate Medical Director, as well as Director of the Education Institute. Dr. Short served as the first Chief Medical Officer for Hospice of the Piedmont from 2008 – 2010. He comes to HOP from the University of
Prior to the pandemic Appleton Campbell Received 2020 President’s Award from Carrier,Earning Honors as an Outstanding Dealer Appleton Campbell is a recipient of the prestigious President’s Award from Carrier for the sixth year in a row. This award provides recognition for outstanding dealers in the heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) industry. Dealers were honored at a ceremony held in Colorado Springs, Colorado, on March 6th. The President’s Award is given to Carrier Factory
In light of Governor Northam’s most recent Order, Executive Order 63, (the one about wearing masks in public) the Rappahannock-Rapidan Health District wants to provide clarification and guidance regarding face coverings. We know that all of this creates many changes and adds stress to your already busy lives.Effective Friday, May 29, face coverings will be required when entering, exiting, traveling through, and spending time inside settings listed in the link. Exceptions do apply and are also found in the
REC Vice President Elected to Leadership Positions John Hewa, Rappahannock Electric Cooperative’s (REC) chief operating officer and vice president of corporate services, has been elected as the U.S. Energy Storage Association (ESA) board chair. The ESA is the national trade association dedicated to energy storage, working toward a more resilient, efficient, sustainable and affordable electricity grid. Earlier this year, Hewa was elected to the Virginia Chamber of Commerce board of directors. The
Aging together is pleased to announce 3 upcoming webinars and welcomes attendees from the community! June 2nd, 2020 10:00am Weekly Regional Coalition Meeting with a special presentation by Dr. Laurie Archibald-Pannone, MD, MPH, AGSF, FACP, a physician specializing in geriatric medicine and an associate professor of medicine at UVA. Dr. Archbald-Pannone will be presenting on a newly launched program named Project ECHO-COVID-19 UPDATES AND CONSULTATION. This webinar is open to anyone working in Long Term
CASA of Culpeper swears in first volunteer Volunteer will advocate on behalf of abused and neglected Culpeper children CULPEPER, Va. – Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) of Culpeper, a program of Virginia-based nonprofit People Incorporated, swore in its first volunteer this month after completing the program’s initial round of advocacy training. Volunteers advocate for the best interests of children going through abuse or neglect court proceedings in Culpeper County. “Volunteers are vital
ServePro of Culpeper & Fauquier Counties have been awarded a disinfecting services contract for local government and state owned properties. If you need our COVID-19 related cleaning/disinfecting services please let us know.Contract # E194-85782 - Facility Disinfecting Services (COVID-19 related) The contract purpose is to provide cleaning and disinfecting services to combat the spread of the Novel Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 pandemic to facilities occupied by Commonwealth of Virginia agencies, institutions
Oma’s Creative Corner had the privilege of take cards, flowers and cupcakes (Generously donated by Martins Food Store 6454) to local nursing homes for Mother’s Day. The children had a great time making the cards for the moms in the home to brighten their day. Thanks to all the children that helped. We were able to reach out to the ladies at 3 nursing homes. Culpeper Rehab (110), Fox Hill Senior Living in Orange (12) and English Meadow in Culpeper (14) The following children participated in making the
Kona Ice of Culpeper, Locust Grove and Warrenton will be giving back to health care professionals, with your help! On Saturday, May 30 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Kona Ice will host "Buy One, Give One,’ at the Reformation Lutheran Church parking lot, 601 Madison Road in the back-parking lot (that can be seen from U.S. 29). For each color changing cup sold, a Kona Ice will be donating to essential staff and residents at Culpeper Health and Rehabilitation Center. Kona Ice respectively asks customers maintain
The drive-through COVID-19 testing clinic held on Saturday May 16 in Culpeper was truly an example of community partnerships targeting an urgent need. There were many challenges to meet this need and the success of the clinic was the result of discussions and planning involving many community partners. Each participating group brought specific and necessary skills, experience and resources to the task. The clinic would not have happened without the participation of the following: University of
Supporting you so you can support others… Grief Support for Mental Health ProfessionalsOur commitment to enhancing community health during this time of many losses related to the coronavirus crisis includes the offering and provision of non-clinical therapeutic services at no charge to help address and support the efforts of our mental health professionals. Please join us for a monthly support meeting by Zoom on the 4th Wednesday of each month from 12 – 1pm, beginning May 27 – August 26. Each
Town of Culpeper opens Temporary Outside Dining Applications CULPEPER—Pursuant to the VA ABC Bureau of Law Enforcement document issued by Travis G. Hill, Chief Executive Officer of the Virginia ABC on May 13, 2020, regarding procedural and regulatory matters for Virginia ABC licensed businesses affected by the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, Topic 16: (5/13/20) ABC Response to Temporary Approval of Outside Dining Areas, the Town of Culpeper is accepting applications for local approval.
Sanitary Sewer Line Rehabilitation The Town of Culpeper Public Works Department has scheduled a contractor to perform sanitary sewer line rehabilitation operations on Azalea Street and South West Street. Weather permitting, this operation will commence Thursday, May 14, thru Friday, May 15, 2020 from 8:00 AM till 6:00 PM. A safety work zone for the above stated streets will require temporary closure of the travel lanes with flaggers assisting with the traffic flow through the work area. Motorists should
Communication is more than just talking and listening — it’s also about sending and receiving messages through attitude, tone of voice, and body language. As the disease progresses, individuals living with Alzheimer’s or other dementias lose the ability to use words, but families can find new ways to connect. Join us to explore how communication changes when someone is living with Alzheimer’s, learn how to interpret the verbal and behavioral communication, and identify strategies to help you connect and
Culpeper National Cemetery to Hold Memorial Day Wreath Laying Ceremony ** NOT A PUBLIC EVENT What: 2020 Memorial Day Commemoration Ceremony Who: Pamela J. Powers, Acting Deputy Secretary of Veterans Affairs When: May 25, 2020 Ceremony will last 10-15 min. Where: Culpeper National Cemetery Contact: Matthew Priest (Cemetery Director) (540) 825-0027 Background: The Department of Veterans Affairs Culpeper National Cemetery will host a solemn Memorial Day wreath laying ceremony, accompanied by brief
A COVID-19 drive-thru testing site is opening on May 15, 2020 in the Walmart parking lot located at 801 James Madison Hwy., Culpeper, VA 22701. The site is supported by Walmart, eTrueNorth and state and local officials to test anyone who meets CDC and state and local guidelines on who should be tested, including first responders, health care providers and others with symptoms of COVID-19 and those in high risk groups without symptoms. Those interested in being tested need to visit
Hello, friends and neighbors! How does Kona Ice delivery sound? We are delivering in the Culpeper, Locust Grove, and Warrenton, VA areas while maintaining safe, social distancing! We spent an afternoon applying MicroShield 360 to our truck. This is a must for reducing germs and contamination on surfaces. This is only one of many steps we've taken to protect our staff and customers as we started our Kurbside Kona delivery service! You can be confident of our commitment to health and safety while enjoying
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEAE Tuesday, May 12, 2020 Next Empowering Culpeper food distribution on May 16th CULPEPER, Va. – Empowering Culpeper, an all-volunteer food distribution program of People Incorporated, will host its next USDA food distribution this Saturday, May 16, 2020 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. EDT at the Culpeper County Sports Complex. “We will continue to serve our Culpeper community throughout the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Empowering Culpeper program executive Cherry Vanneman. Empowering
Culpeper VA, May 12, 2020 — After much discussion and deliberation, the Culpeper Air Fest Committee has decided to cancel this year’s Culpeper Air Fest in October. Due to the pandemic, the committee could not in good conscience pursue funding like we have in the past with so many local businesses being affected by closures or operating at reduced capacity. We are also very concerned about a possible reoccurrence of Covid-19 in the Fall. Without a vaccine currently available, we would not want to put
THE AUCTION HAS BEGUN! The Coronavirus shutdowns have given many of us a lot more time at home. But for first responders and essential workers, they continue to press on every day to help keep the most crucial aspects of our daily lives up and running. While at home, The Vacationeer wanted to combine their love of all things Disney with some creativity and design something that could raise money for these brave Heroes. The Vacationeer came up with the idea of making a life-sized Mickey Mouse
Iglesia Bethel Casa De Dios y Puarta Del Cielo is hosting a drive by food pantry this Saturday May 16th from 1pm-3pm.. First come first serve. Enough food for 300 families. No sign up needed. Location Iglesia Bethel Casa De Dios y Puerta del Cielo 15040 Jats Drive Brandy Station (Next to Rice Tire).
Join Narmada Winery Thursday May 14th, 2020 at 7 P.M. for a Virtual Tasting! We will be tasting: Narmada Viognier 2017 Narmada Reflection (Chambourcin) 2014 Narmada Melange (Bordeaux-styled Blend) 2015 Open up a bottle of one of these or any of your favorite wines and interact with Sudha Patil (Winemaker), Alexander Dias, and Jim Hollingshead! We would love to hear from you so feel free to leave any comments or questions during or after the tasting. Have a great day and we all here at Narmada
Career Partners, Inc. is pleased to announce the winners of the 2020 E Squared Competition. In the midst of our 12th year of E Squared, we had to shift our competition, from a school-based semester long program, to an online virtual method of learning and presenting. With the commitment of our students, teachers, coaches and judges, we have been able to create a structure and format that allowed our students to compete in accordance with directives by the Governor of Virginia and the Virginia Department of
The GO Virginia Region 9 Council is soliciting grant project ideas for the new GO Virginia Economic Resiliency and Recovery (ERR) Grant program that would help the region respond and recover from the economic crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Council is seeking ideas for qualified regionally focused projects to be considered for the ERR Program. Region 9 has a total of $1,000,000 available over the next year. Project proposals requesting less than $100,000 in GO Virginia funding may be eligible
U.S. Small Business Administration microloans are now available to small businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic in Northern Piedmont.How does it work? The SBA will make all payments - including principal, interest and fees - for six months following the closing date on any loan closed between March 27, 2020 and September 27, 2020. Microloans may be offered for any amount starting at $500 up to $50,000. They may be for terms from six months to six years. COVID-19 forgivable small business loans are
Culpeper Downtown Farmers Market opens Saturday, May 16th and is open every Saturday, running continuously through October, from 7:30 a.m. until noon for the 2020 Season. NEW LOCATION & NEW DRIVE-THROUGH MARKET! The Culpeper Downtown Farmers Market will be graciously hosted in the parking lot at the Culpeper Baptist Church located at 318 South West Street. In an effort to minimize contact points, offer contactless pick up opportunities, and ensure the safety of both vendors and our wonderful supportive
People Inc. is now offering rental assistance to qualifying individuals who have been economically impacted by the outbreak of the novel coronavirus, COVID-19. Rental assistance will be paid directly to landlords of qualifying tenants. “We know that staying home is key to maintaining social distance and slowing the spread of COVID-19,” said People Inc. Director of Housing Kyle Sensabaugh. “We want to ensure that our most vulnerable clients are able to avoid displacement or eviction during this difficult
Two Culpeper Police officers tested positive for COVID-19 on Saturday after being exposed last week to a domestic violence suspect who has the highly contagious respiratory illness. The two police officers started showing symptoms on May 2 and are currently being quarantined at home, according to a news release on Monday from Culpeper Police Major Chris Settle. In the early morning hours of April 28, the two officers and another officer responded to a call for domestic violence assault in progress in
Cuplpeper Toastmasters is planning to organize meetings via ZOOM on May 5, 2020. Join Zoom Meetinghttps://zoom.us/j/97995664736?pwd=MnhMeTdYU2pVNjdMWkZtZW9mOGNLQT09 Meeting ID: 979 9566 4736Password: 246137
Be a part of our team! The Dalrymple Companies are involved in two related lines of business: heavy/highway construction, and construction materials, which includes crushed stone aggregates and the manufactured products of hot mix asphalt. We are accepting applications for the following positions: • Asphalt Plant Operators • Lab Technicians & Asphalt Field Technicians • Crew Laborers & Skilled Laborers • Asphalt Paver Operators • Asphalt Roller Operators • Tack Truck Operator • Crew Foreman • Heavy
People Incorporated, a Virginia-based nonprofit, is now offering forgivable U.S. Small Business Administration microloans to small businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The SBA will make all payments – including principal, interest and fees – for six months following the closing date on any loan closed between March 27, 2020 and September 27, 2020. Microloans may be offered for any amount starting at $500 up to $50,000. They may be for terms from six months to six years. “This is an incredible
The area’s largest business expo is rescheduled for September 11, 2020 from 4 to 8 p.m. at Germanna Community College’s Daniel Technology Center. This year’s signature sponsor - Novant Health UVA Health System Culpeper Medical Center is excited to connect more than 125 local businesses with the community. Last year’s popular addition of a Beer and Wine Garden returns with libations from local member wineries and breweries including Beer Hound Brewery, Far Gohn Brewery, Old Trade Brewery Mountain Run
