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Nothing like a cross town rivalry to bring out the football fans. The two high school teams play each other Friday. Competition aside, both teams, their coaches, teachers, parents and fans support the skill and sportsmanship that both teams manifest. It was a sweet game for the Blue Devils when they shut out the Fluvanna Flucos 28-0 at their homecoming game. Senior Blake Jenkins is definitely one of their play makers. Muscle, motivation, heart and stamina go into one of the county's favorite sports to watch. ➤ SEE STORY BY MARSHALL CONNER, PAGE 4 • • • • • • •

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At the midpoint of the season Eastern View’s football team is in an ideal position, it is undefeated and confident as it steams towards Friday night’s game with crosstown rival Culpeper. The Blue Devils have a bit more to prove with a 2-2 record—a victory on Friday could be a turning point for a team that has improved steadily. The Blue Devils have won two games at home and played a competitive game with Fauquier over the last three weeks. The Cyclones have soundly beaten three-out-five of its opponents scoring 40 or more points while shutting teams out with an attacking opportunistic defense. The Cyclones two biggest tests came against Chancellor and Sherando. The Cyclones (5-0 overall) topped the Chargers 38-31 in an overtime thriller in week three of the season. The team then traveled to Sherando and won 35-28. The Sherando game was costly for the Cyclones with the loss of its top running back Montrez Orange to a season ending knee injury. “We are happy to be starting our district play and to be relatively healthy. We always talk about controlling what we can control which is our effort, our responses to events and plays, and our work we put in during the week. I think if that continues

to be our focus we can continue to get better as a team,” said Cyclones head coach Greg Hatfield. If there were any surprises this season for the Cyclones it has been the solid play of Eastern View’s underclassmen. “We have had a lot of young players step up for us. Jeff Stallings is a freshman starting at center. Blake Leake is our freshman wide receiver and defensive back. Sophomores Adam Lillard on the O-line and Avery Sites on the D-Line have impressed me. Trey Holmes, a sophomore running back and Noah Proctor, a sophomore wide receiver have been positives,” explained Hatfield. “The transitions these young men have made to help contribute are a credit to their work ethic and to the older players being great teachers.” The loss of a top playmaker can derail a team, but the Cyclones have shown resilience and rallied to support their injured running back. “Montrez had surgery at UVA, he has begun the recovery process and has already begun talking about working to get ready for next year. I was proud of the way we responded because our players truly care for each other,” said Hatfield. “They are all more concerned about Montrez the young man than the player and how they can help him recover.” If there is a secret to the Cyclones success aside from its playmakers, big offensive line and team speed it would be the ➤ See Football, Page 5

Culpeper Times • September 29-October 5, 2016 ➤ Football, from Page 4 team’s conditioning program. In both of the team’s most hotly contested games—conditioning was a deciding factor. Over the last four years Cyclones stars have cited conditioning as a key to the team’s success. “We are blessed to have Jordan Nougaret with us. He does an excellent job with our in-season and out of season conditioning program. We began to emphasize this program about four years ago. It has paid off for us many times late in games,” said Hatfield. “Coach J also has done such a great job in our off season program creating an environment where the players are held responsible for attendance and effort, but he’s also created an exciting environment where players want to attend and make each other better. He and our assistant coaches have really done a great job with this program.” The Cyclones conditioning program has produced players that can play all four quarters at a high level. “We emphasize developing and building the total athlete with the mindset that we are trying to get them healthy and fit first and foremost and then secondary to that; bigger, faster and stronger for the football season. Our program emphasizes getting baseline numbers for each football player for all the main lifts we do first and then using those numbers to build and develop their body's energy systems (stability/endurance, strength/muscle hypertrophy and power),” said Nougaret, a certified strength and conditioning coach for the Cyclones. “Each athlete is then given an individualized workout plan for the year. We work on speed and agility, but they are more points of emphasis in the off-season. In-season, we lift twice a week. We are able to quantitatively and qualitatively measure improve-

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ment and set goals with each athlete with this program. Each workout also consists of various injury prevention exercises and stretches.” In addition to the weight room training, the Cyclones condition 3-4 days a week, according to Nougaret. The conditioning includes hill training, speed training, agility training and endurance training. All based on specific goal times that coaches want them to achieve for each conditioning test based on what most college programs require for their respective position group. “I also have a nutrition plan that I give out to kids per their request that can assist them in gaining or losing weight, depending on what their goals are. Each plan emphasizes getting three square meals a day, plenty of sleep (at least 8 hours) and making sure they are doing the strength and conditioning program,” said Nougaret. “It includes several specific meal plans and a list of high calorie but healthy snacks, protein recommendations and fluid recommendations to prevent dehydration and muscle cramping.” On defense the Cyclones have actively attacked the football, getting 11 players into every play. “Coach Fettig, Francese, Stanley, and Tricarico do a great job of pushing fundamentals with our players and putting them in positions to be successful. Our players have done a great job of buying into the system,” said Hatfield. The Culpeper Blue Devils have improved each week. A duo of playmakers in the Devils receiving corps led by seniors Blake Jenkins and Malik Roy has given Culpeper an effective scoring threat. The Devils are also employing a two quarterback system with freshman Eric Wilson and Jenkins that ap-

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➤ Football, from Page 5 pears to be working. “They run the football much better than they are given credit for. They are a very hard team to try to defend. Culpeper head coach Ken Wakefield does a nice job of creating the match ups that he wants and getting the ball in his playmakers hands. They are fundamentally sound on defense. They get a solid push with their d-line and their linebackers pursue well,” said Hatfield about his Friday night opponents. “We have been fortunate in the past and realize that has nothing to do with the game this year. It will take our best effort to make this a great game and compete with them as we know they will be very well prepared.” Look for both Culpeper teams to improve each week and make some waves come playoff time. “I think that we have made some

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progress within our offense each week. Eric and Blake have done a nice job running the offense at different times within the game. I think we actually have three quarterbacks that could be the guy at any given time. We also have Capone Hoffman who is really starting to come on strong as a WR,” said Culpeper head coach Ken Wakefield. “I think our run game has gotten better each week. We made a couple adjustments after week one, our OL has been doing a good job up front opening holes for our backs. I feel that we need to continue to run the ball to be successful as we move forward in the season.” Our defense has showed some signs of being good, but we need to be more consistent,” added Wakefield. “EVHS is a very good football team. They are sound in all phases of the game. They have a bunch of weapons and do a nice job of con-

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trolling the line of scrimmage on both sides of the ball. We have to play mistake free football.” “We talk to our players all the time about it is not who we play… but how we play. We cannot control our opponent we can only control ourselves. If we concentrate on who we are playing the season becomes a roller coaster full of ups

and downs, but by concentrating on how we play where we can improve each week.” Look for an exciting game this Friday night when the Cyclones travel across town to Broman Field. Marshall Conner is a freelance contributor for the Culpeper Times. You may reach him at kelpiescot@gmail.com

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➤ Say, from Page 8 planting more carrots and lettuce in the area where my cucumber plants had lived. That was early in September, the weather was still warm and consequently, so was the soil. I watered every day, sometimes twice, and my wife is still yelling at me about the water bill. Notice I’ve said I, my help promised me by Mady to convince me to plant has never materialized. Sure, she’s carried in a few cucumbers or tomatoes, but she says watering is boring. She’d rather swing. So, her garden has become my own, and I’m still trying to plant lettuce. Here’s a tip I learned from my friends Teri and Bryant Osborn at Corvallis Farms. Refrigerate the lettuce seeds before planting, and do so in cool weather - like in late September or early October. The seed will need about an inch or two of water to germinate and it should continue to grow in the cooler fall days. If you’re worried about frost, cover it with some light weight produce fabric. In the fall and winter they use hoops to create growing space, allowing water to flow through the fabric. I’m not that fancy, so I ordered some to cover my fence posts. Hopefully, I’ll have some nice leafy greens to report on later. Of course, I’ll have to harvest it. Mady is still too busy swinging.

Jeff Say's garden grew like crazy this summer, producing about 120 cucumbers.

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Culpeper Times • September 29-October 5, 2016

IN BRIEF

respectful place to eat dessert, drink coffee and to discuss whatever they wish on dying and death. Death Café is part of a global movement whose main objective is to increase awareness of death while helping people make the most of the rest of their lives. See http://deathcafe.com for more detailed information. Join us for coffee, cake and conversation on Sunday, Oct. 2 from 3 – 4:30 in the Library meeting room. RSVP by calling 540.718.5323 or email craig. wilt@hopva.org

Yoga and stress management offered for children Kidding Around Yoga is excited to announce they are offering regularly scheduled children’s Yoga teacher trainings worldwide, as well as online specialty courses. The next local training is in Culpeper at Golden Harmony Fitness Studio (120 West Culpeper Street) on Nov. 12 and 13, 2016. Kidding Around Yoga trainings provide adults interested in teaching Yoga and stress-management to children the unique skills required for building strength, flexibility, and mindfulness. Through interactive games, original music, and traditional Yoga practices, KAY instructors teach the whole child – body, mind, and spirit. Participants also have the option of enhancing their teaching skills through KAY’s specialty online courses, designed to introduce Yoga to special populations. “Our program provides educators, parents, therapists, and coaches methods to teach Yoga and stress management techniques to children so they can find peace on the inside, regardless of what is happening around them,” says Haris Harini

Lender, founder of Kidding Around Yoga. Kidding Around Yoga teacher training is available to anyone interested in developing peaceful, confident, compassionate children. There are no prerequisites for the training and no Yoga experience is necessary. Anyone interested in learning about the in-person teacher training, or the online courses can find out more by visiting the Kidding Around Yoga website or by contacting the trainer, Marcie Robinson, at marcier@kiddingaroundyoga.com or 414-736-9786. About Kidding Around Yoga: Kidding Around Yoga is an international children’s Yoga teacher training company. Online and in-person trainings are

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Culpeper Times • September 29-October 5, 2016

What’s Happening

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BICYCLE, BICYCLE, I LIKE TO RIDE MY BICYCLE • The Culpeper Cycling Century is scheduled for Saturday. Page 12

CULPEPER SEPTEMBER TURKEY SHOOT • The Jefferson Ruritan Club will be conducting its annual Turkey Shoot at the Jeffersonton Community Center, 5073 Jeffersonton Rd., Jeffersonton (Rtes. 802 & 621, east of Rt. 229) every Fri., Sept. 23 through Nov. 25 beginning at 7 p.m. Now in its 29th year, this is the longest running Turkey Shoot in the area. All proceeds go to scholarships, local public service organizations and charities. Thousands $$ worth of beef, turkey, ham and other food items will be awarded. Snack bar every night. Winchester 12-gauge steel #7 shot, is covered in target fees. Steel shot can be used safely in any gun with choke designated ‘modified’ or larger. For both safety and fair competition, other designations, or barrels tighter than 0.69”, may not be used. All barrels/ chokes gauged on site. Max 36inch barrel length; no scopes. For more info, call 937-4541. TEAM JORDAN • Team

jordan has kicked off their 2016 Annual Fundraising Raffle Sale. This year’s grand prize is $5,000. Only 200 tickets to be sold at $100. Drawing will be held Dec. 1 at Culpeper Police Department's Community Room, 740 Old Brandy Road. Food provided by Popeye's and served from 6 - 8 p.m. There will also be a Silent Auction and Raffle Prizes.

Annual Free Clinic fundraiser

at 7 p.m. No experience needed. Admission is free and if you would like to ride it is $5 per run per rider. Located at 17275 Germanna Hwy in Culpeper. Call (540)-829-9555 and speak to Lisa.

ARTSPEAK • A gathering for

6th Annual Oyster Fest at Rock Hill Farm benefits Free Clinic on Saturday, Oct. 1.

All proceeds will be used for "Suicide Prevention & Survivor Support for Life." Currently collecting raffle and door prizes. If you would like to sell or purchase tickets this year or need more information, contact Chris Jenkins at 718-3030.

2016 WHITE HOUSE ORNAMENTS • The Culpeper

Women's Club has the 2016 White House Ornaments for sale. Proceeds are used to award scholarships to a graduate of both Culpeper and Eastern View High School. To purchase an ornament for $23, call Karen Laski (540) 8257008 or Joan Fries (540)547-2545.

SEPT. 30 STORIES • Fun Friday

Storytime at Culpeper County Library at 10:30 a.m. Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, activities and more! Children attend with a parent or other caregiver. Great for Grandparents to attend with the Grandkids. No registration required. Contact Laini Bostian at lbostian@ cclva.org or 540-825-8691

HORSE HAPPENING • Team Penning Cattle/Horse Practice Horse enthusiasts are invited to watch or ride in the family friendly team penning practices every Friday night at Andora Farm. Signups start at 6 p.m. and runs start

artists and art aficionados at The Loft moves to Friday for this month. Special Artspeak from 6 - 9 p.m. Meet the Author Jamie Duclos-Yourdon from Portland, Oregon, a freelance editor and technical expert, debuting his novel Froelich’s Ladder. A chance stop while on a national book tour. Event held at Brandy Rock Farm, 12178 Farley Rd, Brandy Station, VA. Refreshments, author talk and book signing at 7 p.m. RSVP by Monday, Sept. 26, to 301-943-8050.

FILM • Library of Congress presents “How to Marry a Millionaire” (20th Century-Fox, 1953) Resourceful Schatze Page (Lauren Bacall), spunky Loco Dempsey (Betty Grable), and ditzy Pola Debevoise (Marilyn Monroe) pool their resources to rent a luxurious New York penthouse for a month with a plan to trap rich eligible bachelors. “At the Stroke of Twelve” (1941) based on a short story by Damon Runyon, and “Jan Garber and His Orchestra” (1941) precede the feature. Starts at 7:30 p.m. Free, at the Library of Congress Packard Campus Theater located at 19053 Mt. Pony Rd. in Culpeper, VA.

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Culpeper Times • September 29-October 5, 2016

What’s Happening

EVENTS FOR CULPEPER, FAUQUIER, MADISON, ORANGE AND RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTIES

OCT 1.

Stage Alive

p.m. Join your friends under the stars for a wonderful evening of tours of the home and grounds, music, appetizers, a silent auction, and wine bar. Then sit down for a fabulous three-course meal, presentations and more! Black tie optional. Reservations required. $115 per person, or tables for eight starting at $825. Contact: 540-8295954 Website: www.culpepermuseum. com

MARKET • Culpeper Farmers Market. From 7:30 a.m. to noon. End of Davis Street in the Depot District. Features 30 vendors for your fresh products. Support Buy Fresh, Buy Local. Sponsored by Culpeper Renaissance, Inc. Phone 540-825-4416 or www. culpeperdowntown.com. CULPEPER CYCLING CENTURY • This bicycle ride

is fast becoming a tradition boasting great scenic beauty and paved road riding in Culpeper County during the most colorful season - Fall! You can choose between 36 miles, 67 miles, or the ultimate challenge 103 miles of countryside roads. Rest stops are offered approximately every 20 miles. Each rest stop will have food, water, restrooms, and first aid kits. Starts at Culpeper Baptist Church located at 318 S. West Street. Contact: 727-3412 or www. culpepercyclingcentury.com.

FARM TOUR • Culpeper

Harvest Days Farm Tour (continues Sunday, Oct. 2) 17 various farms around Culpeper. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Mark your Calendars for the 19th Annual Culpeper Harvest Days Farm Tour. Visit the website to learn more about the farms on the tour. The brochure is available to download now. Selfguided. Contact: 540-727-3410 Website: www.culpeperfarmtour. com.

LIFE AFTER LOSS • Novant

Health UVA Health System Culpeper Medical Center is hosting Life after Loss, a support group for women who have lost a newborn or pregnancy. A licensed clinical social worker leads the group. Education and support are provided. Topics include: experience of loss, anatomy of grief, loss of role, challenges of mourning, adapting to loss, ritual and renewal. Registration is recommended. For more information, please call Laura Nicholson at 540-829-8807. First Saturdays of each month from 2-3 p.m. Located at 501 Sunset Lane.

FILM• The Library of Congress Packard Campus Theatre presents “The In-Laws” (Warner Bros., 1979). Alan Arkin stars as a mild mannered dentist who

OCT 2.

BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS • St. Stephen’s

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Stage Alive presents pianist Alina Kiryayeva in a concert Oct. 8. quickly grows skeptical about his daughter's future father-in-law Vince (Peter Falk), who claims to be a CIA agent. Starts at 2 p.m. Free, at the Library of Congress Packard Campus Theater located at 19053 Mt. Pony Rd. in Culpeper, VA. No reservations required. For more information, call 202-707-9994.

WOLLAM FLOWER FEST• Wollam Gardens invites you to a celebration this weekend. We have great bands from the area performing and some of our favorite DC artists. We’ll commune through workshops, drumming, visual art, campfire, hayride farm tours, yoga, dancing, and music. The farm looks beautiful. Check out wollamflowerfest.eventbrite. com for the complete schedule. Wollam Gardens located at 5167 Jeffersonton Road in Jeffersonton. Contact wollamfest@gmail.com with questions or call 540-937 -3222. LOCAL RECIPES• Come to

Culpeper Downtown Farmers Market for free sample and recipe - Mini Pumpkin Pies. Parking lot corner of E. Davis St. & Commerce St. 7:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. while supplies available. Brenda Watkevich, a Family Nutrition Program employee with Virginia Cooperative Extension in Culpeper County has a national nutrition certification and is a Cooperative Extension Master Gardener. Contact: Culpeper Renaissance, Inc. - 540-825-4416 Email: crievents@ culpeperdowntown.com. Website: www.culpeperdowntown.com

STEM SESSION• Full STEAM

Ahead. Sign up in advance. This monthly Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math program is for kids in 3 rd -5 th grade. This month we willbe using the Library’s Ozobot robots to explore how AGV’s (Automated Guided Vehicles) are used in factories. 1-2 p.m. Contact Laini Bostian at lbostian@ cclva.org or 540-825-8691.

FUNDRAISER• The Free Clinic of Culpeper hosts 6th Annual Oyster Fest at Rock Hill Farm from 4-8 p.m. located at 14461 Norman Road. Barbeque for those who don’t fancy oysters. Beer, wine and iced tea. 50/50 raffle. Music provided by the Stillhouse Band. Contact Chris Miller for tickets at cmiller@culpeperwellness.org.

FILM • The Library of Congress

Packard Campus Theatre presents “The Hospital” (United Artists, 1971). Director Arthur Hiller toggles between comedy and tragedy, the real and the surreal to depict, “a microcosm for all the ills of contemporary society” and a vision of healthcare that looks frighteningly prescient. Starts at 7:30 p.m. Free, at the Library of Congress Packard Campus Theater located at 19053 Mt. Pony Rd. in Culpeper, VA. No reservations required. For more information, call 202-707-9994.

HISTORY• Museum of Culpeper History - History Alfresco XII is at Presqu’Isle. 8183 Fox Groves Rd., Remington. 5:30 p.m. – 9:30

Episcopal Church in Culpeper invites the community and their pets to a free and open event, “The Blessing of the Animals”. All are welcome to attend. The service will take place on SundaY at 5 p.m. on the front lawn of the church (rain or shine), located at 115 N. East Street. Parking is available at 120 N. Commerce Street or in adjacent town parking lots.

DEATH CAFE • Death Cafe is part of a global movement to help people make the most of the rest of their lives. Open, respectful place for coffee, cake and conservation about death as a normal part of life. Visit www. deathcafe.com for more info. Event at Culpeper County Library 271 Southgate Shopping Center at 3 p.m. Contact 540-825-8691. Visit www.cclva.org.

OCT. 3

POKEMON TIME • Earn a badge at the Culpeper County Library on Mondays from 4-8 p.m. Geared for children and teens but adults can play as well. Contact Laini Bostian at (540) 825-8691 or lbostian@cclva.org SUPPORT • Survivors for Life

Support Group. Support group for those that are affected by the unique grief associated with the loss of a loved one to suicide. Meetings are held on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month at the Culpeper Library from 7-8:30 p.m. Sponsored by Team Jordan. Contact Alan Rasmussen for further information at 434-8258913 or by email at arasmussen@rrcsb.org.

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Culpeper Times • September 29-October 5, 2016

What’s Happening COMMUNITY FAIR AND BIG YARD SALE • At Christ

Episcopal Church, 14586 Alanthus Road in Brandy Station. No early birds. Starts at 8 a.m. until noon. $500 drawing at noon. Bake sale. Book sale. Games and more. Free hot dogs (while they last) and soda. Fun for all. Contact Desy Campbell at desy@desycampbell.com

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FLOWER POWER • Wollum Flower Fest is this weekend and the

farm is on Harvest Tour.

OCT. 5

MUSEUM • Wee Ones Wednesday at Museum of Culpeper History. Children between 1-5 years of age are welcome and the cost is $1 per child. Reserve your spot now! Only 15 children are able to participate in each session. Children must be accompanied by an adult. 10:30 a.m. Located at 113 S. Commerce Street. Contact: 540-829-5954 Website: www.culpepermuseum. com. CHESS • Culpeper Chess Club. Meetings are each Wednesday, 6:30 to 8:30 pm at the Culpeper County Library. All ages and all skill levels welcome, even those who have never played. Come learn a new skill! For information about this and other programs, please feel free to call the Library at (540) 825-8691.

OCT. 6

COMMUNITY DISCUSSION

• “Who and what does our society worship today?” will be the topic of community discussion held at 7 p.m. in the conference room at the Culpeper County Library. All invited to share thoughts. Sponsored by members of Culpeper Baha’i Faith. Contact Joan McBride at 540-812-2670 or jfmcbride@aol.com.

OCT. 8 CULPEPER AIR FEST • at

Culpeper Regional Airport 12517 Beverly Ford Rd., Brandy

Station, VA. from 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. The Culpeper Air Fest Foundation is pleased to present the Culpeper Air Fest 2016, featuring the world's only privately owned Harrier, aerobatic aircraft and vintage warbirds. Culpeper Air Fest is a free event with free parking at the two high schools. Shuttles to airport. Contact: 877-261-8499 Website: www.culpeperairfest.com

BOOK SIGNING • Come

have some tea and meet author Charles Lunsford on Saturday, Oct.8, from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. at The Museum of Culpeper History located at 113 South Commerce Street in Culpeper. His book, “Tea With the Queen,” is a story your whole family will enjoy. Catering by Miss Minerva’s Tea Shop. Pepperberries has donated a teapot necklace to be raffled off at the end of the reading. Books available for purchase ($20) and signing. Contact Charles Lunsford at crl826@ rocketmail.com.

COMMUNITY BREAKFAST

• The Jefferson Ruritan Club together with the Jeffersonton Community Center will hold its monthly all-you-can-eat Country Breakfast from 8-11:00 a.m. at the Jeffersonton Community Center, 5073 Jeffersonton Rd., Jeffersonton (Rts. 802 & 621 off Rt. 229). Menu will include eggs, pancakes, sausage, bacon, fried apples, biscuits & gravy, pastries, orange juice & coffee. Adults/$8, Children 6-12/$5 and under 6 is free. Carryout available. Proceeds help with local organizations. All are welcome. For info, call 540-937-5119 or go to www.jeffersonvaruritanclub.org.

CONCERT • Stage Alive Community Concert Association presents Alina Kiryayeva. Professional concert pianist and chamber musician, Alina is globally renowned for her powerful command of the instrument, unique interpretations and clarity of sound. Starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets at the door $25/adult, $10/student. Concerts held at Culpeper County High School. BENEFIT RIDE • Back the Blue Benefit Ride. 100 percent of proceeds to C.O.P.S. (Concerns of Police Survivors). Riders meet at 10 a.m. at Fauquier County High School. Kickstands up at 11 a.m. No bike? Meet at Fat Tuesdays’ Grill event at 2 p.m. $10 donation for unlimited food. Live music. Police and fire vehicles on display. Silent Auction. Moonbounce and games. Fauquier County Sheriff’s Office, Warrenton Police, Culpeper Police, Warrenton Company 1. Find on Facebook at Back the Blue Benefit Ride. SPOOKY SCENE • Things

that go bump in the night and other Tall Tales from the Graffiti House. Come join Brandy Station Foundation volunteers on a tour featuring some of our favorite stories of the unexplained from the historic Graffiti House. Hear hair-raising tales of personal encounters, sightings of apparitions that appear before staff and guests, disembodied voices and much more. The tour starts at 7:30 p.m. and is limited to 15 guests. Tickets are $5 each and must be purchased in advance. For more information or to reserve tickets call 540-8290942.

OCT. 9

OPEN HOUSE • Culpeper Recreation Club hosts open house and membership drive from 1-3 p.m. Come out for tours and kids crafts. Interested in joining the Rec Club, so you can enjoy the pool next summer? Now is the time to take a tour and get your

SUBMIT YOUR EVENT! Want your event to appear in the Culpeper Times What's Happening expanded regional weekend calendar? Email editor Anita Sherman at anita@ culpepertimes.com. questions answered. Located at 13163 Recreation Rd, Culpeper. Visit www.culpeperrecclub.com. Phone (540) 825-8269

OCT. 10

HEALTH EXPO • Art of Aging Together: Living well at any age. 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Daniel Technology Center at 181211 Technology Drive. Set up by 8:30 a.m. Sponsorships available. Exhibitor spaces available. Showcase your product/ service/business in Culpeper, Fauquier, Madison, Orange and Rappahannock. For info, contact Dianna Banks at dbanks@ agingtogether.org or 540-829-6405. Visit www.theartofaging.org

OCT. 11

HEALTH • Caregiver Support

Group. 2nd Tuesday each month at Culpeper Library Conference Room from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Discuss issues and possibly find solutions or new ideas. No registration required. If you have questions, contact Kathi Walker at 825-3100 x 3416 or Email kwalker@ rrcsb.org.

OCT. 14

ART HAPPENING • THE

LOFT’s arts a’loft presents Borderlands Photography Exhibit celebrating the human form. Opening reception 6-9 p.m. Libations, food and music by Jordan Bryson. Show continues through Nov. 6. Ongoing Hours (Oct. 15 - Nov. 6.) Each Fri & Sat from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; each Sun Noon to 5 pm. Located at 107b East Davis Street. Contact Patty Werick, culpeperloft@gmail.com, 202-6695195, culpeperloft.com

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Culpeper Times • September 29-October 5, 2016

What’s Happening EVENTS FOR CULPEPER, FAUQUIER, MADISON, ORANGE AND RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTIES

FAUQUIER COUNTY OCT. 1

the home of John Henry and Ann Crittenden on Springwish Lane, Flint Hill. Doors open at 4:30 p.m.; opening act, local band Them Thar Hills, goes on at 5 p.m.; the play starts at 6 p.m. in the stone circle. Cost $10 donation. Rain date Oct. 2. For additional information, contact Peggy Schadler at peggyschadler@gmail.com or 540-987-8823.

WARRENTON-FAUQUIER HERITAGE DAYS • Journey

back to the days of yesterday and witness history as it comes alive in Old Town Warrenton at the Visitor’s Center/ Mosby house property and in Courthouse Square. Runs 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. The event features a bivouac area, children's activities and period entertainment while highlighting over two centuries of heritage. In addition, a special Remembrance Service for long time re-enactor George “Tex” Wells will be held at 11 a.m. at the front of the Mosby House. The Speaker's Program will be held in the large conference room at the Visitor's Center. The first lecture begins at 11:45 a.m. given by Dan Carr speaking about the life of CSA Gen. L.L. Lomax. Lee’s Lieutenants Al Stone will talk about the life of Gen. R. E. Lee at 1 p.m.. Lon Lacey and Joe Stahl will talk about the Civil War Union dog tags and associated rifles at 2:15 p.m.. At the Field War Hospital, Margaret Rowe will give a lecture about Civil War Medicine beginning at 3 p.m. In front of the Mosby house beginning at 1:45 p.m., Jack LaMonica will talk about Chestnut Trees and then Lynne GarveyHodge will speak about Suffragist, Mrs. Robert Walker. Contact Paula Johnson at (540) 341-7019 or email pauladrdr@aol.com.

CONCERT • The Black Feathers in concert at Drum & Strum. Enjoy an evening with The Black Feathers, an award-winning duo from Gloucestershire, UK in the listening room at Drum & Strum located at 102 Main Street in Warrenton. Folk, roots, alt-country and Americana. Tickets are $20 and seating is limited. Children 12 and under are admitted free with parent. The concert begins at 8 p.m. Contact Drum & Strum at 540.347.7484 or info@drumnstrum. com

OCT. 15

FUN RUN • The 10th Annual

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A special Remembrance Service for long time re-enactor George “Tex” Wells will be held at 11 a.m. at the front of the Mosby House Saturday.

OCT. 2

CONCERT • Pianist Constantine Finehouse will perform music by Brahms and the Schumanns. His concert, entitled Enchanted Entanglements, opens the 17th season of the Grace Church Concert Series at 5 p.m. The concert will be held at Grace Church, 6507 Main Street, The Plains, VA 20198. For more information, visit www. gracetheplains.org or call 540-2535177x103. To purchase tickets for this concert and season tickets, use the link below. Individual tickets are $25 per adult, $15 for students, free to those under 18. Season tickets for all 4 performances include two complimentary guest passes, 6 tickets for $100.

OCT. 3

FILM • Attorney General Mark Herring will be in town for the screening of “Heroin: The Hardest Hit,” which features Virginians sharing their stories of addiction and recovery. Free. Starts at 7 p.m. at the Boys and Girls Club Gymnasium located at 169 Keith Street in Warrenton. See www.oag. state.va.us)

Wakefield Country Day School Fall Fun Run. Registration ~ 8:30 a.m. at the school located at 1059 Zachary Taylor Highway in Huntly. Participants will be bused to the race start on Resettlement Road in Flint Hill at 9 a.m. Entry Fee is $15 for students, $20 all others. For advanced registration, complete the form at www.wcdsva.org and mail or deliver with payment to WCDS. Prizes will be awarded to the top two male and female finalists in the following age categories: 12 & under, 13-18, 19-39, 40-49, and 50+. The first 25 Pre-Registered participants receive a t-shirt. Contact Mike Costello for more information. 540-635-8555, x224 or mcostello@ wcdsva.org

ORANGE COUNTY OCT. 1

FALL FESTIVAL • The 2nd Annual Gordonsville Fall Festival (formerly Gordonsville Street Festival) will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Gordonsville Fireman's Fairgrounds behind the Firehouse at 301 E Baker Street. Visit www.townofgordonville.org for more information.

RAPPAHANNOCK OCT. 1-2 COUNTY OCT. 1

FALL FIBER FESTIVAL

THEATRE • 1000 Faces Mask Theater’s new production, “The Half Hour News Hour From Planet Earth,” is performed at Stone Hill,

• Plan to attend the 29th Annual Fall Fiber Festival and Montpelier Sheep Dog Trials at James Madison’s Montpelier at Montpelier Station in Orange, County. Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Sunday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Adults $5, under 16 admitted free.

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Culpeper Times • September 29-October 5, 2016

VIEWS

Stop fanning the flames of violence against cops America’s elected officials have long been a source of inspiration and hope for our own people and millions of others across the globe. For more than 240 years, politicians in our country have given voice to our collective joys while addressing some of our deepest fears. Their words matter. The men and women who serve our communities as police officers are no more perfect than the rest of us. What makes them heroic to me is their commitment to serve, their faith in the rule of law, and their desire to make a positive difference for their family and yours. But lately, some politicians have failed us when it comes to voicing their concerns with the methods used by law enforcement officers to protect people in our communities who are threatened by those with no regard for the laws that govern a civilized society. At a time when we should be working together to unite our citizens and stomp out racism and prejudice wherever it exists, too many are fanning the flames of violence and making our police officers targets instead of heroes. I write this as a member of the Virginia State Senate who walked American streets as a policeman after serving as an Army Ranger. Every cop I worked with understands that there is a natural tendency for friction when dealing with enforcement of the law. You see, the true reality is, no one wants to encounter a police officer unless you really need one. I understand this. I’ve walked into houses torn apart by domestic violence and abuse as it was happening. I’ve had a gun trained on me by drug dealers in neighborhoods where the gang leaders rule the streets. I’ve pulled over drunk drivers exhibiting obvious anger and fear. I have felt the apprehension that comes with showing up where you’re

REEVES REPORT Bryce Reeves

Reeves Comments on the Restoration of Felons' Voting Rights

"Unfortunately, Governor McAuliffe is focused on giving felons the ability to vote in order to help Hillary Clinton win an election instead of doing his job to improve Virginia's economy and solve our budget crisis. For the past 240 years, our Constitution has served us well including, but not limited to, the restoration of rights for felons on a case-by-case basis. As a former law enforcement officer, I fully believe in the right to redemption and second chances. However, I cannot support a policy that changes our Constitution and automatically restores rights to convicted felons without oversight or review." not wanted to help bring peace to a tense situation. But I also understand the apprehension people feel when approached by a police officer. There is tension and even fear on both sides of that encounter as recent events demonstrate. That’s why I feel the need to challenge my fellow elected officials to get this right. We must guard ourselves from jumping to conclusions too quickly and understand that behind every situation is a family. I know that on both sides of an interaction with law enforcement, there is family that cares about their loved ones. If for no other reason, that’s why those in elected positions – or positions of influence in the media – need to temper their comments. Instead of mere talk, we must work to build communities through mutual respect and understanding. We must be united in our purpose to build better relationships and neighborhoods. It starts at home, in our churches, schools, and community. The rule of law is critical to our success as a nation and is embodied in our Constitution. It is up to those in uniform to honor and uphold the laws passed by our elected representatives, and that is not an easy job.

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Ronald Reagan said it best, “Our unique experience demonstrates that law and freedom must be indivisible partners. For without law, there can be no freedom, only chaos and disorder, and without freedom, law is but a cynical veneer for injustice and oppression.” The men and women who serve as police across this country engage their fellow citizens every day with one goal: to make their part of the world a little safer and a little better. They strive to maintain the balance between freedom and the laws that keep our nation stable and at peace. Unlike other occupations of public service, most of the time police are responding to a situation where the outcome results in taking away someone’s liberty via arrest, delivering bad news, or helping the victims of various crimes in the immediate aftermath. It takes a special person to have the drive and ability to take on society’s ills day in and day out. The men and women who serve our communities as police officers are no more perfect than the rest of us. What makes them heroic to me is their commitment to serve, their faith in the rule of law, and their desire to make a positive difference for their family and yours. My challenge to my fellow elected officials – both Republicans and Democrats – is to pause before rushing to judgment and to speak in a way that reduces fear and apprehension. When a police officer is targeted to be shot and killed, that’s an attack on a civilized society as much as it is on the man or woman in the crosshairs. That means authority figures – in and out of uniform – must do better. We all must do better. Bryce Reeves represents the 17th Senate District of Virginia. He is a small business owner, former Prince William County Narcotics Detective, and U.S. Army Veteran (Army Rangers). He spearheaded legislation to save reciprocity for Virginia gun owners and is exploring a run for Lieutenant Governor of Virginia, focusing on improving Virginia’s economy, preserving family values, protecting Constitutional rights, and fighting for taxpayers. Senator Reeves resides in Spotsylvania County with his wife Anne and their two children.

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members in the news Faye’s Office Supply welcomes new staff member, Andrea Moore, account manager.

Clevengers Corner Veterinary Care recently earned accreditation by the American Animal Hospital Association. The accreditation process involves an independent evaluation of over 900 standards of veterinary excellence. Less than 15% of veterinary practices in the country achieve this distinction. CCVC is the only AAHA accredited practice in Culpeper County. Culpeper Sport and Racquet Club would like to introduce our new Head Tennis Pro, Brian Ratzlaff. He recently

came from Springfield Country Club, and has multiple years of experience teaching tennis. He brings new insight and fresh ideas to the tennis court. He enjoys working with new, young and old beginners and advanced tennis players as well. Alan Boxley and Bo Kilby of RW Kilby Wire and Water attended the dedication of Orange Baptist Church’s renovated fellowship area and restroom facilities. The church envisions using the area to serve their community. RW Kilby Wire and Water says, “ Thank you for allowing us to work with you to see your project become a reality.” Congratulations to Grymes Memorial School’s art teacher, Angela Paschal,

for being highlighted in a recent article in the Orange County Review! pranapiloga is pleased to announce the addition of Karen Barker to our teaching staff. Karen is a new graduate of our Karuna Yoga Teacher Training. She will be teaching Yes You Can! Yoga - yoga for every body on Tuesdays at 6:45pm. The Law Office of Marie Washington has again been voted the Best Attorney in Warrenton 2016 by readers of the Warrenton Lifestyle Magazine. This is the sixth year in a row that Marie Washington has received the honor. Congratulations! Culpeper County Parks & Recreation is proud to announce that, Max Clements, a student in Little Tigers

of Shotokan Karate earned his Green Belt on September 12th. After successfully demonstrating the techniques and skills of karate, Sensei Remi Godlewski awarded Max his Green Belt. Dogwood Village would like to recognize Theresa Decatur and her yellow lab, Molly, for their contributions to the facility. Theresa is currently retired from teaching after 31 years of service and lives in Louisa County with her 6 year old, 98 pound

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Red Roof Inn Bill Chauhan-Manager 889 Willis Lane Culpeper, VA 22701 540.825.8088 www.rodewayinn.com Hotels/Motels Granite Home Inspections, LLC Chuck Green-Owner Reva, VA 22735 540.229.3778 www.granitehomeinspectionsllc.com Home Inspections Wellspring Jennifer Campbell-Executive Assistant/ Marketing Manager 633 Sunset Lane, Suite F Culpeper, VA 22701 (540) 380-8231 Healthcare Services

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Culpeper Chamber of Commerce and Culpeper Times as the Chamber’s newsletter. The newsletter is distributed monthly as a page within the Culpeper Times, as well as being available on the Chamber website, www.culpeperchamber.com free of charge. Mission Statement: We are the voice of the business community working to promote, build, and support the most effective climate for economic development.

Meet this year's Chamber Banquet speaker

Speaking this year will be Dr. Hortense Hinton-Jackson. Dr. Hinton-Jackson is a lifelong resident of Culpeper County who served as the provost of the Manassas Campus of Northern Virginia Community College until her retirement in 2012. Dr. Hinton-Jackson took that position in January 2004 after more than three decades of experience in higher education, including two years as Dean of Students at NOVA’s Alexandria Campus. She has a bachelor’s degree in psychology, master’s in counseling and earned a doctorate in counselor education at the University of Virginia.

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Seven night stay at a three-bedroom beach house in Destin, Fla., plus $500 cash.

Dinner at the Inn at Little Washington with a night’s stay at the Middleton Inn. Tasting for four at Narmada Winery and lunch for four at the Taste of India. Contact the Chamber at 540-825-8628 for tickets. Limited quantity - only 400 available!

Most Likely to Succeed screening coming to Culpeper Culpeper County Public Schools and Career Partners, Inc. are pleased to present a screening of Most Likely to Succeed on Thursday, Oct. 6 at 6 p.m. in the Culpeper County High School Auditorium. Students solving real world problems, performing a task, making a movie, acting in a play, welding an axle, building a shed, or cooking a meal are all examples of performance based assessments. Over the past couple of years, the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) has eliminated several of its multiple choice standardized assessments in favor of performance based assessments or project based assessments. “If you are a parent and concerned about the career opportunities your child(ren) will have in the new, technol-

ogy driven economy, do not miss this excellent documentary. It will enlighten and inspire you, but above all, it may be the single most useful thing you can do for your child(ren) this year.”, said Frank Bossio, Retired Naval Officer and Career Partners Board Member. Most Likely to Succeed not only helps explain what performance based assessment could look like in some high school courses, it highlights a real life example of a school that relies heavily on this model. Parents, business leaders, and others interested in the development of the youth in our community are encouraged to attend! For additional information about the event, visit http://bit.ly/2d2X6Fv or call 540-825-8628.

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Franzello-Kurtz, CPA and new associate Drew White. Dorrie merges her expertise in the construction industry both in public and private accounting, as part of the Culpeper Audit and Tax Team. Drew is a graduate of Radford University where he obtained dual degrees in accounting and management. Drew is excited to begin his career with YHB and eager to experience the vibrant Culpeper community.

best friend, Molly. She enjoys travel, bluegrass music, reading and horses. She is pictured with resident Alice Jacobs. Yount, Hyde & Barbour, P.C. (a regional public accounting firm offering comprehensive and diverse of tax-related services) would like to welcome Dorrie

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New cell phone tower proposed for Boston area By Anita L. Sherman STAFF WRITER

Culpeper Cycling Century bicycle ride will be held on Saturday October 1st, 2016. The event will start from the Culpeper Baptist Church at 8:30am. Approximately 350 cyclists will be attending this event and will be enjoying the beautiful back roads of Culpeper, Fauquier, and Madison Counties. Participants can choose either 35, 67, or 103 miles to ride.

“Wait...I’m going to lose you..I’m heading into a dead zone.” If you are traveling west out of Culpeper on Route 522, or heading east into Culpeper via Route 522, you’ll reach a point where your cell phone most likely will go dead. There’s no signal, no connection. That scenario could well change in the near future. Communicating in today’s high tech environment increasingly gives rise to cell towers to make that happen. They can range from 100 to 400 feet high and will often accommodate several wireless service providers. Business, industry and the general public’s quality of life is enhanced by this wireless communications infrastructure. The impact is thought to be positive. There will be a public hearing on Wednesday, Oct. 12, to receive comments on an application for a Special Use Permit to construct

a 250 foot lattice telecommunications tower adjacent to Route 522 (Sperryville Pike), near the town of Boston. The project will be located on a leased portion of Tax Map Parcel #17-17A. This parcel, owned by Anderson and Sons Builders, Inc, is currently undeveloped. It consists of 10.07 acres of land and is zoned R1. The applicant, CWS VII, LLC, is proposing a tower that has been designed to accommodate the equipment and antennas of at least four wireless service providers. Access to the compound area will be via an existing gravel driveway extending from the existing entrance off of Twin Lakes Lane. The tower will be located in a 50 foot by 100 foot compound surrounded by an eight foot high chain link fence. According to the applicant’s submission, the location was selected due to its proximity to the targeted area coverage and taking into consideration topography and ➤ See Tower, Page 21

Please be sure to DRIVE CAUTIOUSLY on this date and watch out for cyclists. Exact routes can be found at www.CulpeperCyclingCentury.com

This event is not possible without the Support of the Event Sponsors, Friends of the CCC, and all the Volunteers, which are acknowledged on the event webpage All the proceeds from this event go to the Culpeper Recreation Foundations, Inc, a 501(c)3 non-profit, who is raising funds to build two new playgrounds for the county youth.

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What about an earthquake? Breakpoint technology will be used in the tower design to ensure that in the event of a collapse the tower will fall within the parcel. Route 522 is a designated Virginia Scenic Byway. The proposed tower will be 1,985 feet from Route 522 and due to topography and screening, views of the tower from this road are limited and for the most part distant. The proposal is consistent with the county’s comprehensive plan goals to encourage the location of cell towers in nonresidential areas, encourage the joint use of new and existing tower sites, minimize vi-

sual impact and minimize adverse impact on community. The applicant is no stranger to the creation of cell towers. In July of 2015, the Louisa County Board of Supervisors unanimously adopted a resolution approving the requested conditional use permit for a 195 foot lattice broadcasting or communication tower with a four foot lightning rod, with conditions, by CWS VII, LLC. The Culpeper County Planning Commission will review and hold a public hearing of the applicant’s request on Wednesday, Oct. 12, at 7 p.m. in the county administration building located at 302 N. Main Street.

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This lattice tower accommodates several wireless providers. A proposed cell tower near Route 522 would increase service to that area, the town of Boston and the eastern portion of Rappahannock ➤ Tower, from Page 20 natural screening surrounding the area for the proposed tower and compound. A high power voltage power line corridor is adjacent to the site. The site is well screened from most vantage points along Route 522 by existing trees and other vegetation. There are some views from the top section of the structure from nearby residences the closest being 400 feet to the southeast. The facility will have no impact on air quality, water quality, light pollution (it will be lit in accordance with FAA requirements), noise pollution, traffic congestion or circulation. It meets all safety requirements. It will be unmanned and, once constructed, visits to the site will be minimal perhaps no more than two trips per month for routine maintenance purposes. Once operational, coverage will be provided along Route 522, a prominent east-west corridor in the county. Wireless communications will be enhanced for citizens, businesses, visitors, and emergency personnel in Culpeper County, the town of Boston and in surrounding areas including eastern Rappahannock County. Providers planning to locate on the structure include Virginia Broadband (VABB), an internet service provider active in Culpeper, as well as Verizon Wireless and AT&T. According to the application, no portion of the parcel is located in a floodplain or Resource Protection Area. There are no known wetlands onsite. No storm water management is required. A cultural resources survey of the proposed facility is underway in accordance with the terms of

the Nationwide Programmatic Agreement for the construction of new cell towers. A Phase 1 archaeological survey was conducted within the footprint of all potential ground disturbing areas (the construction area and access road), including visual inspection and shovel testing. No cultural materials or features were identified. Visual inspection ruled out the possibility of historic or archaeological features. The project has been submitted to the Virginia Department of Historic Resources for review.

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Pocket Park makes its debut The community is invited to celebrate the Grand Opening of the E.B. Wood Community Park. This is sponsored by Culpeper Renaissance, Inc. and the Wood Family. The pocket park is located at 118 N. Main Street in historic downtown Culpeper. Event is scheduled for Friday, Sept. 30, at 4 p.m. Light refreshments served. Contact criinfo@culpeperdowntown. com or 825-4416.

What do we want in a college president? The Germanna Community College Local College Board will meet at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 5 to review the results of the Presidential Search Survey. The meeting is open to the public. It will be held in Conference Room 225 of the Dickinson Building on the Fredericksburg Area Campus in Spotsylvania at 10000 Germanna Point Dr. Members of the public who

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wish to speak should sign in by 9 a.m. Germanna President David A. Sam, who recently announced his retirement plans, said the chancellor of the Virginia Community College System and GCC’s Local College Board will work together to hire a new president, probably making a choice by March. Sam will continue as president till June 30, 2017. He said GCC students, community members and Germanna’s faculty and staff are being asked what they are looking for in a new president. Anyone wishing to participate in the survey online may do so here: http://www.germanna.edu/presidentsoffice/presidential-search/ Germanna currently has people serving on an interim basis in several other leadership positions because it’s traditional for a new college president to be able to choose his cabinet. Sam said the positions should be filled soon after the new president is selected. “I am very confident that the people here can do this work,” he said. William Thomas, the chair of Germanna’s College Board from Culpeper County, said, “We’re going to come out of this in great shape because we have a great staff.” Germanna serves the city of

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Fredericksburg and the counties of Stafford, Culpeper, Spotsylvania, Orange, King George, Caroline and Madison.

Foothills Express changes schedule Beginning Oct. 4, the Foothills Express Shuttle bus will be operating on Tuesdays and Thursdays only. There will still be three round trips per day, but Wednesday service will no longer be available. Please schedule your appointments accordingly. For more information please contact (540) 829-5300 or visit www.fams.org.

Hospital renovations continue Novant Health UVA Health System Culpeper Medical Center began renovations earlier this summer to provide additional cardiology clinic space and enhance the lobby. As a continuation of the enhancements, the main lobby entrance will temporarily close beginning Monday, Sept. 26. Patients,

guests and staff will enter through the glass doors to the side of the cafeteria. A temporary wall will house the construction, and guests and staff will access the second floor, the public elevator, and the Auxiliary Gift Shop through the back hall. Cardiac patients will continue to be seen in the outpatient office, located inside the medical center on the second floor near the medical outpatient department, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, until renovations are complete. Renovations are tentatively expected to be completed in early 2017. To make an appointment with Culpeper Medical Center cardiology services, call 540-829-4400.

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Most Likely to Succeed screening coming to Culpeper Culpeper County Public Schools and Career Partners, Inc. are pleased to present a screening of Most Likely to Succeed on Thursday, Oct. 6 at 6 p.m. in the Culpeper County High School Auditorium. Students solving real world problems, performing a task, making a movie, acting in a play, welding an axle, building a shed, or cooking a meal are all examples of performance based assessments. Over the past couple of years, the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) has eliminated several of its multiple choice standardized assessments in favor of performance based assessments or project based assessments. At the same time, the state is evaluating the high school model and what high school could look like in the coming years with a greater emphasis

OBITUARIES Ene Demskis Buckley Ene Demskis Buckley (née Kenk), 67, of Culpeper died September 24, 2016 at her residence. She was born September 4, 1949 in Yorkshire, England to the late Anatole Denisoff and Margarita Juks Kenk. In addition to her husband Michael Buckley, she is survived by her stepmother Anabella Denisoff of Novato, CA, her stepsister Sasha Denisoff of Los Angeles, CA and cousins Martin and Maia Vedru of Tallin, Estonia. She is also survived by her sister-in-law Patricia Buckley of Muskegon, MI, and brother-in-law Thomas Buckley and his wife Kay of Pinehurst, NC. Two nephews; Bryan Patrick Buckley of Cleveland, OH, and Kevin Michael Buckley and his wife Farrah of Bayfield, CO, and two grand nephews, Caden and Shea. She was employed in the fashion industry in New York City by Bali Company before moving to Virginia. Following her relocation she was employed as a Librarian by the Arlington County Library System. She received her Bachelor Degree from George Mason University, and her Masters in Library Science from The Catholic University of America in Washington, DC. A memorial service will be held on Friday, September 30, 2016 at Found and Sons Funeral Chapel, 850 Sperryville Pike, Culpeper, VA with visitation from 2 to 3 p.m. A prayer service will be conducted by Rev. Fr. Kevin Walsh of Precious Blood Catholic Church at 3 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in her name to Epiphany Catholic School, 1211 E. Grandview Ave., Culpeper, VA 22701 &/or Angel Flight Mid-Atlantic, 4620 Haygood Road, Suite 1 Virginia Beach, VA 23455. An online guestbook and tribute wall are available at www.foundandsons.com Found and Sons Funeral Chapel of Culpeper is serving the family.

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Plan to be in the next issue - Call 540-812-2282 most useful thing you can do for your child(ren) this year.”, said Frank Bossio, Retired Naval Officer and Career Partners Board Member Both Culpeper County Public Schools and Career Partners, Inc. anxiously await decisions from the VDOE and hope to work together in the future to support students

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Last Thursday, attorney and former President of the Culpeper Bar Gil Berger spoke to students in Eastern View’s dual enrollment class Survey of Criminal Justice. It may add to their class load but students can earn credits toward a college degree.

“We wanted to go big,” Culpeper Public School Superintendent Dr. Tony Brads said. He was talking about the new Survey of Criminal Justice Course now offered to high school students this year. As a result Eastern View hosted the top levels of law enforcement in Culpeper County over the course of a week. It was a big line starting last Monday with Commonwealth Attorney Paul Walther followed each consecutive day with Sheriff Scott Jenkins, Victim/Witness Program Director Mark Nowaki, Gil Berger, former President of the Culpeper Bar and General District Court Judge Dale Durrer. All gave presentations to the class and in return answered questions. One class a day for the week was dedicated to each speaker. “It was a great experience,” Sheriff Jenkins said. “I think they learned a great deal about what law enforcement is -- and what it is not.” Jenkins said he especially enjoyed the give and take with the students. “They are a very intelligent group of young men and

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women,” he said. Besides the lineup of speakers, what makes the class unique is that it is part of the school systems’ dual enrollment program with Germanna Community College. Students take the college level course while at high school, on the high school campus, but get college level credits at a fraction of the cost normally charged to college students. The Criminal Justice Survey Course is worth six college credits. It is one of several such courses now being offered in the Culpeper School System. Thirteen students enrolled for the Criminal Justice dual enrollment course at Eastern View High School this fall. Culpeper High School students are now signing up for the same course for the Spring Semester. In January 2016 the school system sent out a survey to students seeking out what sort of dual enrollment course they would be most interested in taking. Criminal Justice studies topped the list. After that Rob Hauman, Executive Director of Curriculum and Instruction for CCPS went to work to seek out the resources to implement the course sooner rather than later. With the support of the School Board the new course was put together and funded for this year. “Our students have enjoyed the opportunity and the array of speakers has sparked additional interest in law enforcement, criminal justice and our legal system,” Eastern View High School Principal E. G. Bradshaw said of the experience. Growing trend At this past summer’s graduation exercises it was noted that a total of 22 students graduated from the county’s two high schools with not only their high school diploma but an associate’s degree as well. Quite an accomplishment and it is hoped that the number of students electing to take on that extra work will grow. It’s all part of a partnership between Culpeper County’s high schools and Germanna Community College. So, what is Dual Enrollment exactly? Dual Enrollment (DE) at Germanna Community College, provides qualified high school students with the opportunity to complete college level courses while still attending high school. ➤ See Dual, Page 10

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Culpeper County Sheriff Scott Jenkins enjoyed his time last Tuesday speaking to students at Eastern View who signed up for a dual enrollment class on criminal justice. Students at Culpeper County High School will have the same opportunity spring semester. The class is being offered for the first time this year. ➤ Dual, from Page 6 Courses completed as a dual enrollment student appear on both the student’s high school, and Germanna transcripts. Only fully credentialed college faculty, either full or part-time, teach dual enrollment courses for Germanna. The four year colleges and universities of the Commonwealth generally accept the credits earned through dual enrollment. However, students are encouraged to check with the admissions office of schools to which

they intend to transfer. Germanna offers four pathways for Dual Enrollment: Dual Enrollment at the High Schools, Joint Enrollment, Early College, and Career Certificate Programs. Benefits of Dual Enrollment It is important for parents and students to understand that DE courses are challenging and require a significant amount of work. The challenge and work required by DE courses at Germanna can provide important benefits though. Studies show

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that students who acquire college credits while still in high school are more likely to continue their education beyond high school. Other benefits of dual enrollment at Germanna include: l An affordable, high quality education close to home. l Become familiar with college application and enrollment processes. l Taking classes from well qualified, college instructors. l Gain early exposure to the academic rigors of a college level course at your own high school. l Access to Germanna Com-

munity College student resources which can facilitate your academic success in college courses. l Earn college credit based on academic performance throughout the semester, instead of one test. l Achieving college credits that are transferable to all Virginia community colleges and most 4-year colleges and universities within the Commonwealth. For more information on Germanna’s Dual Enrollment program, contact coordinator Tim Konhaus at 540-423-9126 or tkonhaus@germanna.edu

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Culpeper County Sheriff's Office: Sept. 21-27

Following are the county police reports from Sept. 21-27. Reports are provided by the law enforcement agency listed and do not imply guilt, however are the charges placed by the CCSO. Sept. 21 Jenna Renee Schaitberger, 18, 2000 block Wildwood Circle, Amissville, possession of marijuana Christopher Rudy Marsh, 33, 2000 block Cottonwood Lane, Culpeper, assault or battery by mob Robert S. Moody, 41, 3000 block Rolling Road, Scottsville, failure to appear

Sept. 22 David Charles Howell, 33, 600 block Bridlewood Drive, Culpeper, driving with suspended or revoked license Jerry Lee Cropper, 43, 12000 block Bristerburg Road, Midland, assault & battery - simple Tyler Reed Cordani, 20, 700 block Viewtown Road, Amissville, unlawful purchase or possession alcoholic beverage

Sept. 23 Jessica Anne Harrup, 33, 13000 block Korea Road, Amissville, rental property: failure to return Garrett O'Brien Portela, 23, 11000 block Smithfield Road, Manassas, assault or battery by mob, assault & battery

Sept. 25 Benjamin Howard Harrison, 43, 13000 block Kavanaugh Meadows Court, Culpeper, assault and battery - family member William Ernest Grant, 46, 19000 York Road, Stevensburg, assault and battery - family member Gregory John Frey, 35, 7000 block Oakwood Lake Drive, Rhoadesville, possess or distribute controlled paraphernalia, possession of schedule I, II controlled substance, DUI Gustive Warren Hansley, 20, 100 block Woodbridge Road, Hampstead, N.C., aggravated malicious wounding (two counts), unlawful purchase or possess alcoholic beverage Sept. 26 Robert Anthony Kelly, 39, 8000 block Eggbornsville Road,

Rixeyvile, failure to appear Marlo Suzanne Turner, 45, 600 block Baileys Lane, Rixeyville, failure to appear Aubrey J. Richards, 25, 1300 block Spring Meadow Lane, Culpeper, failure to appear Nathaniel Jhaire Montgomery, 19, 22000 block Highland Road, Culpeper, contempt of court, general district court, concealment, price alter merchandise Sept. 27 Anthony Wayne Haught, 55, 7000 block Kelly Ridge Road, Culpeper, destruction of property, monument, assault and battery Jason Bradley Gibson, 38, 200 block Battlefield Road, Locust Grove, failure to appear Linda Lou Cole, 59, 10000 block Settletown Place, Rixeyville, welfare fraud: larceny $200 (five counts) Baldimer Martinez Castillo Derly, 33, 13000 block Glebe Farm Road, Brandy Station, failure to appear

Culpeper Town Police: Sept. 19-25

Following are the police reports from Sept. 19-25. Reports are provided by the law enforcement agency listed and do not imply guilt, however are the charges placed by the police department. Sept. 19 Garrett Daniel Revelle, 32, 500 block Greens Court, Culpeper, possession of marijuana Sept. 20 Chelsea Lyn Panos, 26, 600 block Tanners Road, Orange, revocation of suspended and probation (four counts)

Sept. 21 Willie Roy, 54, 100 block Glazier St., Culpeper, assault and battery family member Jacqueline Carol Walker, 45, 100 block W. Davis St., Culpeper, driving under the influence of alcohol

Walter James Easton, 28, Kirtley Trail, Leon, revocation of suspended sentence and probation (two counts), petit larceny Robert Arthur Benton Jr., 18, 300 block Fauquier St., Culpeper, failure to appear Jose Nemesio Laulopez, 18, 1300 block Old Fredericksburg Road, Culpeper, possession of marijuana

Sept. 22 Bruce Gore, 53, unknown, Culpeper, drunk in public, profane language Sept. 23 Carroll Lee Apperson III, 33, 6000 block Blackwell Drive, Culpeper, concealed weapon: carry Sept. 24 Robert A. Minifield Jr., 35, 100

block Oak View St., Culpeper, abduction: by force, intimidation or deception, assault & battery family member Davon Shamoan Noakes, 23, 1300 block High Street, Culpeper, failure to appear Ronald Edward Figgart, 40, 700 Gold Valley Drive, Locust Grove, assault and battery - simple Mateo Gabriel Perez Morales, 27, Commerce St., Culpeper, drunk in public, profane lanuage Wilder Vasquez Perez, 24, 200 block N. Main St., Culpeper, drunk in public, profane language Sept. 25 Hugh Lee Grigsby, 55, 15000 block Fox Chase Lane, Culpeper, driving with suspended or revoked license Jacqueline Elaine Banks, 54, 14000 block Normal Road, Culpeper, petit larceny

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A visit to Prince Michel Vineyard and Winery THE TASTING ROOM John Hagarty

It’s fitting the original founder of Prince Michel winery was a Frenchman; France has produced wine for over 2,000 years. Jean Leducq and his wife Sylviane established the winery in 1982 when Virginia was

in its wine infancy. But in 2002, Jean Leducq died and his wife sold the winery to Kristin Swanson Holzman. Together with winemaker Brad Hansen, the pair has grown Prince Michel into the fourth largest winery in the Old Dominion, producing 45,000 cases annually. “I have been with Prince Michel for 16 years. I couldn’t imagine a situation arising that would make me jump away from this,” Hansen said smiling. “We have kind of a family relationship. It goes beyond just showing up. We are all looking out for each other even out of the work place.” The family-like atmosphere may well be the basis for the quality wines produced at the Leon facility, located on Route 29 south of Culpeper. Karma goes into every bottle coming off the bottling line. The winery produces two brands: Prince Michel and Rapidan River Wines. The former are traditional drier wines and the latter sweeter and fruit wines. The branding employs market segmentation providing customers a wide spectrum of wines to choose from. Proprietor and vintner Holzman and Hansen have a long working relationship that dates to when she sold grapes to Prince Michel over 15 years ago. Holzman farmed Ivy Creek Vineyards in Ivy, a respected vineyard that consistently produced quality fruit. Hansen established a long-term contact with her that eventually led to her buying Prince Michel. Prior to grape growing, Holzman was a successful interior designer specializing in luxury yacht interiors. Her success led to establishing her own design company in Florida and eventually purchasing a historic property in the Charlottesville area. The land was producing Viognier and Merlot grapes and set the stage for her next career as winegrower. The serendipitous purchase of her grapes by Hansen led to her buying Prince Michel in 2005. As a young man Brad Hansen earned a degree in Botany and a Master’s Degree in Enology. He worked at Chateau St. Michelle and Columbia Crest in Washington State before returning East and to the eventual position as winemaker at Prince Michel. In 1990, he married his wife Lydia and together they raised two “winery children” at Prince Michel, Christian

and Isabella. “Both of our children grew up in the winery with me. I have lots of great stories of them helping me clean barrels, tanks, and doing other winery work,” Hansen said. The hard working winemaker and family man has earned more than 400 medals for his wines.

vintage blend, I will not make the wine that year,” Hansen emphasizes. Typically, the final product receives four to six years of barrel aging before it is released to its waiting followers. Prince Michel Vineyard and winery is open seven days a week. For information on hours of operation, events and more visit http://www. princemichel.com/

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PT (20 - 25 hours) reports directly to the President of SmithMidland Corp, a premier precast concrete manufacturing firm located near the intersection of Rt. 17 and 28 in Fauquier Co. Candidate must be proficient in the MS Office & Outlook & a minimum of 5 yrs related exp. A proactive approach to routine, & also to unique responsibilities/projects, is required. Start rate is $16/hr. Send resumes including salary history to: Smith-Midland Corporation P.O. Box 300; Midland, VA 22728 Phone: 540-439-3266 Email: emcclinton@smithmidland.com ~ Equal Opportunity Employer ~

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CLASS A CDL DRIVERS

Cavalier Logistics is currently seeking several qualified CDL - A drivers for permanent full-time local and OTR work. We require a clean driving record and Hazmat endorsement preferred. Home most weekends and nights. Compensation DOE. Benefits: *Life insurance *401K *Paid training, holidays, vacation *Newer model equipment. Send your resume to personnel@cavlog.com or fax to 703-935-2583 or call 703-733-4012, or come fill out an application at 45085 Old Ox Rd Dulles, VA 20166.

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Full Time Employment Gardener/Grounds Attendant

Seeking detail oriented grounds keeper with 15 years experience. Must be able to perform physical labor outside and have knowledge of plant care. Duties include and are not limited to: weeding, mulching, staking, watering, trimming, soil prep, planting. References required. Position in The Plains. Call: 540-364-2148 Email: wlfgardener2016@gmail.com fax 540-364-0358

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Medical Receptionist FT. Expereince preferred. Immediate opening! OB-GYN office, Warrenton, VA Fax resume to: 540-349-4401

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The case of the mystery hummingbird For the average birder, checking off one more species on his or her life list can be a thrill, especially if that bird is outside its known range. For those of us who do not consider ourselves birders but still love to watch birds, just sorting out common species can be a challenge, and the rarer ones even more so. A few weeks ago a reader of this column called me about an unusual hummingbird nectaring on her verbena at her farm in Tiger Valley, near the town of Washington. Out of respect for her wish for privacy, let’s call her Kate. Kate had ruled out the rubythroated hummingbird, the only hummer that breeds in Virginia in the summer and is quite common here. She hadn’t had a camera handy, but she described the bird she saw, from about “two feet away,” in a fair amount of detail. She said it was green on most of its back and wings but had rich brown coloring on its lower back and tail, with buff coloring on its sides and no markings on its white throat. When I heard her say “brown,” my first thought was of the rufous hummingbird, named for its reddishbrown coloring. Historically known to breed in the summer in the Pacific Northwest (all the way to Alaska) and overwinter in Mexico, the rufous is still considered rare north of there in the East. But since the 1980s, it has increasingly been sighted, after its breeding period, along the eastern coast and now throughout much of the U.S. and parts of Canada, according to occurrence maps at on Cornell Lab of Ornithology’s real-time, online checklist program, eBird. The rufous is thought to have expanded its winter range because of nectar feeders put out by bird lovers through the winter. Although I’ve only seen rufous when visiting my brother in Juneau, Alaska, they have shown up in Rappahannock before. As I reported in my Feb. 28, 2014 column, Beth and Jimmie DeBergh, in Harris Hollow, had two different ones show up at their hummingbird feeder in winter, one in 2012 and the other in 2013, both either females or subadults (immature). Mature male rufous are brightly colored, and have more brown on them than the females, as well as “flaming red” throat feathers, according to All About Birds, so Kate also ruled those out. Mature females and subadults, which can be indistinguishable, have more subdued coloring, with rufous coloring on their lower backs and tails. The females also have brown spots on their throats and, according to

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Cornell Lab’s All About Birds website, “usually” an iridescent reddish spot on center of throat. But from photos on the site and that I found elsewhere, this might be harder to see or even absent in some birds. Kate said she was behind the bird and didn’t have the best view of its throat, so wasn’t sure. Checking her bird field guides, Kate wondered instead if the hummer could be a buff-bellied hummingbird. Not being familiar with this species, I posted a query on the Virginia Society of Ornithology’s va-bird Listserv to get input from experienced birders. The last time I did this was when I was for my Nov. 11, 2010, column, which was about a rufous sighting in Virginia’s Northern Neck, and the list members were very helpful. I got responses by the next day that helped at least rule out the buffbellied, with list members reporting that no buff-bellied hummingbird had (yet) been recorded north of North Carolina, and that was a rare sighting. A list member who had banded the buff-bellied on its known range, on the Gulf Coast, also pointed out that it has a red bill and is huge for a hummer — 4.25 inches long, with a 5.75 inch wingspan. In mentioning this to Kate, she said that, although she hadn’t noticed the color of her hummer’s bill, since it was mostly stuck in the verbena blossoms as the bird searched for nectar, the bird was about the size of the ruby-throated, which is 3.75 inches long with a 4.5 inch wingspan, also the same size as the rufous. I checked the VSO’s official list for Virginia, which connects to data submitted to eBird, to see what other hummer species have been reported in Virginia. Other than the ruby-throated and rufous, there were five, all rarer than the rufous: Allen’s, magnificent, black-chinned, calliope and violetcrowned. In further discussion with Kate, she ruled out those rarer birds on the basis of their coloring. Printed guides are the first resource I go to in trying to identify birds, although the range maps can go out of date quickly. “The Sibley Field Guide to Bird of Eastern North America” includes the rare birds, and has maps that tend to be more up to date than some other guides. Guides with colored illustrations give a general idea of appearance of a typical bird in a species, often including both genders and subadults. While they leave room to imagine some variations, the guides that have photos usually only include one or two, which can actually see more “real” and limit consideration of variation. To get a better idea of the range of appearance, I usually also go to All About Birds, which, for each species, usually shows several photos, along with photos of similar species side by side. Last week, I visited Kate to look with her at photos of hummers on the

A female rufous hummingbird at a nectar feeder.

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Through a window Harris Hollow resident Beth DeBergh captured these photos of two rufous hummingbirds, either females or immature males, that showed up at her feeders in winter. site. We also talked about how the coloring on birds, especially hummers, can look different in different light. So could the coloring on the side of the hummer she saw have been more a light rufous rather than buff? And could the bird have had few or even no spots on its throat, since her angle of view made that hard to see? Several va-bird members offered to come and help ID the bird, and take photos, but alas, Kate hasn’t seen it again, so we’ll never know for sure. But she and I both agreed that

the bird was most likely a female or immature rufous. To have the best chance to see rare hummers here, leave out a nectar feeder all year. You never know who might show up. © 2016 Pam Owen Pam Owen is a writer, editor, photographer and passionate nature conservationist living in Rappahannock County in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia. You may reach her at nighthawkcomm@gmail.com

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game crowned queen and king during Eastern View’s homecoming CYCLONES COURT: Raegan Baker and Pearson Smoot were Blue er Culpep the in the division. They play away this week against Friday. The Cyclones are currently undefeated and stand at 5-0 Devils.

DOWNTOWN DELIGHT. It’s tucked between two buildings at 118 N.Main Street and about to make its official debut. Grand opening for the E.B.White Community Park is Friday at 4 p.m. Come take a look!

GO GREEN. Max Clements earned his Green Belt on Monday, Sept. 12, from Sensei Remi Godlewski at Culpeper County Parks & Recreation’s Little Tigers of Shotokan Karate class. Congratulations Max!

SEARCH IS ON. President of Germanna Community College Dr. David Sam will retire in June of next year. Plans are to have his replacement on board by March. He is seen here last week at Learning Day - a professional development event held at the Daniel Technology Center. With him are staffer Carol Winn, who won an award for excellence, and College Board Chair William Thomas of Culpeper.