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Piedmont Community Band conductor Dave Detwiler leads the group through "Silent Night" during a recent practice. The community band formed after residents expressed a desire to play together, reestablishing a tradition that dates back to the 1920s in Culpeper. ➤ SEE STORY BY JEFF SAY, PAGE 4

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Proposed cell tower gets green light from planning commission By Anita L. Sherman STAFF WRITER

According to the Pew Research Center, 92 percent of American adults own a cell phone. Seventythree percent own a desktop or laptop. Sixty-eight percent own Smartphones and 45 percent own tablet computers. For many Smartphone users, this is their entry into the online world particularly if they do not have broadband coverage. All of these devices require service and source options can be hard wired cable systems, fiber optics, satellite dishes or cell towers. Whether you object to its height, its lights, its radio waves or its distance from a scenic byway, a proposed cell tower for the Boston area got the green light last week. For those living near or in the current ‘dead zone,’ they applauded the county’s direction to provide cellular and broadband coverage for safety, education and economic development reasons. The Culpeper County Planning Commission by a 7-0 vote (two were absent) approved an application from Community Wireless Structures (CWS) VII LLC to construct a 250 foot lattice telecommunications tower adjacent to Route 522 (Sperryville Pike) near the town of Boston. The land, currently undeveloped and owned by Anderson and Sons Builders, Inc., consists of 10.7 acres. The tower would be designed to accommodate the equipment and antennas of at least four wireless service providers (but could go as high as six) and would be located in a 50 foot by 100 foot compound surrounded by an eight foot high chain link fence. Hope McCrary, a spokesperson for CWI VII LLC, encouraged the planning commission to approve their application. The company has constructed some 51 towers in Virginia with three structures built in Culpeper along Route 29. With the closest county-owned tower near Cherry Hill Road, some five miles from this area, McCrary stressed that this is an underserved area for cellular and broadband service. According to FAA regulations, any tower over 200 feet requires a medium-intensity dual lighting system for safety reasons. White lights during the day and red pulsing lights at night. McCrary felt that the impact of the lights would be minimal. She also said that traffic, once the tower was constructed, would also be light. She said that the height of the tower was dictated by the topography and the needs of

potential providers to be able to adequately provide service. Designed with breakpoint technology should the tower collapse it would collapse into itself and within the designated parcel. “There’s not too much argument that there is a need for service,” said McCrary, “we believe this is a suitable location based on topography, it’s near an existing power line, it’s a reasonable distance from Route 522, it’s utilizing private dollars, it has the support of the county staff, it’s supported by a third party consultant, it’s been cleared through the Virginia Department of Historic Resources, it would be good for business and it would enhance the overall quality of life.” McCrary specifically mentioned Virginia Broadband as one provider who has expressed interest in locating on the tower. “They’d like to locate on this facility,” said McCrary, “and their propagation maps would indicate that they could cover a 3-mile radius around the tower. There are close to 500 residences in this area. Verizon Wireless and AT&T have also expressed interest.” More than a dozen voiced their opinion at the public hearing held on Wednesday, Oct.12, which lasted several hours. Bob Hudson, who lives in the Salem District, is not against cell service for western Culpeper. In fact, he feels it’s a good idea. The application, however, fell short in his mind. “If you had to grade this application, it would flunk, there’s been a fumble, a number of assertions are incorrect, the idea is good but execution is not, I’d recommend denial,” said Hudson who is particularly concerned that, in his estimation, people living closest to the proposed tower were not notified and then there are those lights…”the best I could ask for...kill any illumination.” John Feeney, who lives on Stillhouse Road in Boston, echoed similar sentiments. He moved to the county in the early 80s and built a home with a clear view of Old Rag Mountain. “Then I learn that plans are afoot to build a mini-eiffel tower...a direct line between my house and my view of Old Rag mountain...I’ve invested my life savings to build an addition to the house...this tower would amount to a personal tragedy, a death in the family,” said Feeney, who like Hudson, believed that folks living the closest were not notified of these plans. “If you care enough about the pleasures of the countryside, you can’t expect to have all the advantages,” said Feeney who does not

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have cell phone coverage but has installed broadband coverage through a land line. He questioned whether this “gigantic” tower - which is estimated to give service within a 3-5 mile radius - was worth the destruction to the landscape and impact on tourism. He encouraged the commission to look at other alternatives. But, for Mike Murphy, who can’t make a cell phone call from where he lives, he welcomes service. “It’s worse for my children,” said Murphy stressing that the commission weigh the risks and rewards and think about education, life safety and economic development. Gary Wilson offered part of his 80 acres for the cell tower if the proposed location didn’t meet muster. “I’m up the road from where this tower is going to be,” said Wilson, “I’m here for one reason...to make this point..that it’s a personal safety issue for me. I’m 78 and have no cell service. If there’s a big storm, power goes out, medical emergency, we’ve got no cell service. Sometimes you have to weigh the public good.” While CWS has built 195 foot towers in other Virginia counties, their proposed 250 foot tower is what potential provider Virginia Broadband wanted to hear. “Cellular travels about two miles before interference...distance is relative to the tower...199 feet versus 250...height is always our friend,” said Joe Lenig who serves as director of marketing and sales for Virginia Broadband. Lenig referenced his attendance at a similar meeting in Rappahannock County where lives were being dramatically affected by not having coverage. “We need these towers, we need tall structures, we support this tower.” Dan Holmes, who works at the Piedmont Environmental Council, is not opposed to a cell tower but his recommendation is that they investigate smaller ones. “Can we achieve coverage without the lights,” queried Holmes who is also concerned that a waiver would be necessary since the site is less than a mile from a scenic highway (Route 522). “Not one life should be jeopardized by lack of technology,” said Eric Fritz who lives in the Salem District. “This is not about personal issues, it’s about the safety of the county’s constituents and offering a communications safety blanket.” “I think it’s a travesty,” said Michelle North who sits on the county’s school board and is also a member of the broadband committee, “that we live 60 miles from Washington, D.C. and don’t have service...this impacts our K-12 students.” North encouraged members of the commission to visit the parking lots of the library or fast food restaurants and see the number of parents waiting in cars so that their children can have access to Internet.

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It’s early October, but the strains of Christmas music can plainly be heard wafting out of Culpeper Baptist Church on a crisp fall evening. The sharp call of a flute playing “Silent Night” calls to mind a snowy winter's’ night and one thinks the church may be practicing a Christmas play with a recording. It’s no recording. It’s the sounds of the Piedmont Community Band, the brainchild of famed musician Dave Detwiler and friends. Joe Coppola, who moved to Culpeper from Long Island two years ago, quickly made friends with Detwiler and began lobbying for Detwiler to help start a community band. “I begged him to start one,” Coppola said. “I’m from New York and I played on a brass ensemble on Long Island. There was nothing here for me. I met Dave and I said ‘we have to start a band.’” Now in their second week of practice, the band has brought musicians from all over the region - as far north as Northern Vir-

ginia and others from Orange and Madison. “It’s not just for Culpeper, it’s for the whole region,” Coppola said. They’re conducted by the affable Detwiler, lead trumpeter for the The United States Army Band from 1973 to 2000. Principal Trumpet for the National Symphony Orchestra Pops, Detwiler moved to Culpeper nine years ago and began thinking of a community band. When he first moved to the county, he saw an ad in a newspaper about a reunion for the Culpeper Community Band. He called the phone number, a Florida extension, and spoke to a man who played in the band in the 1960s. According to the gentleman, the band split in the 1960s into two groups due to the Civil Rights unrest at the time and the splintered squads couldn’t keep a foothold in the community. At the time, he hadn’t received many calls about the reunion and scrapped the idea. However, it was a mission that stayed in the back of the head of Detwiler - if for anything to keep him at home - as he jokingly says is his wife’s main wish. This past Fourth of July, Detwiler ventured downtown and was shocked that there was no live music. Having grown up in a musical family in Altoona, Pa., Detwiler knew now was the time to strike for starting a band in Culpeper. ➤ See Band, Page 5

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➤ Band, from Page 4 “From the time I was 6, I marched in fireman’s parades all over Pennsylvania,” Detwiler said. “Culpeper should have a band, I couldn’t understand why they didn’t.” Once a band, always a band Turns out, they once had a strong band. During his research into how to start a band, Detwiler discovered an old drum head stored at Eastern View High School. He originally asked Culpeper County High School band director Duane Clore about the band, and Clore recalled seeing the drum head around. He placed a call to EVHS band director Adam Roach and Roach said the drum was stored in the school’s band storage room. “He (Roach) said ‘I think if you look at the drum head it might break,” Detwiler said with a laugh. Now the mascot of the community band, the drum marked “Culpeper Community Band, 1932” stood watch over the second rehearsal this past Sunday. An eclectic mix of musicians, the new community band was put through its paces by Detwiler. A young lady wearing a backwards Mickey Mouse ballcap played alongside a barefoot mid-20s gentleman playing the tuba. Seventy-year-old trumpet players hit the high notes next to high school seniors. Emma Wood, a senior at EVHS, said that music has always been important to her family. “After high school, I wanted another way to continue with band so I figured this was the best way to do it,” Wood said. “I think it was interesting to do a band again in Culpeper because ever since I’ve lived here there hasn’t been one, and I thought it was important to have it brought back.” That diversity among ages is part of the unique feel of a community band that Detwiler is hoping to inspire. “We’re trying to get the enthusiasm for live music,” Detwiler said. “I want everyone to feel welcome. I think it’s good for anybody. I think there’s a sense of camaraderie. I can’t do it by

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For more information about the Piedmont Community Band, contact Joe Coppola at 540-825-1412 or email jcopla@aol.com or visit Facebook at Piedmont Community Band of Virginia myself, it’s community.” The community turned out en masse the first rehearsal, with more than 50 musicians showing up. The next, the numbers held steady but many were missing due to a college fair. The interest in the musical arts is nothing new to Detwiler, who did note that the band was started to work in conjunction with the State Theatre. The theatre suspended operations last month due to lack of funds, but Detwiler still has hope. “I really think that the State Theatre is going to open up better than it ever was,” Detwiler said. “I don’t think they’re going to let it die. I really look forward to it coming back.” When it does, the community band will be ready. Detwiler conducted on Sunday with a sense of joy and self-depreciating humor. For a skilled professional, he made the young and amateur musicians feel right at home.

They danced through number to number, starting with “We Wish You a Merry Christmas” and continuing through “Silent Night.” The tentative Christmas concert is set for Dec. 11 at 7 p.m. at Culpeper Baptist Church, but Detwiler hopes they may play before that at the Culpeper Baptist Retirement Home. The older generation, he feels, has a stronger connection to live music because of the way the generation was raised. “The 30s, 40s and 50s, it wasn’t are you going to play a musical instrument, it was what musical instrument are you going to play?” Detwiler said. “Educators realized playing a musical instrument helped the brain develop. I think there’s also a certain amount of satisfaction to be able to perform and have a skill like that. In music, they can take it up when they’re 7, 8, 9 and still be playing when they’re older. It keeps you young.” Once the holiday season is done, Detwiler said the band will transition to patriotic music, standards and some special numbers from his father’s song book. The Brandy Station Parade has already reached out to the band about playing in June of next year. “We’ll do it as much as we can,” Detwiler said.

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“We gotta do better” For nearly 20 years, the Culpeper Task Force on Domestic and Sexual Violence holds a candlelight vigil. It is always moving as community members gather to remember those lost to violence. It is also a time to celebrate those who have survived particularly those who choose not to take on the victim’s cloak but to rebuild their lives. A forensic nurse at Mary Washington Healthcare, Shannon Berkeley-Scott shared tearful memories of one young woman found naked and alone at the base of a tree.

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Traumatized, she later returned to thank Scott for her care and decision to become a nurse herself. For Scott, it was a dose of perspective that while gathering evidence to get the “bad guys” is critical, it is perhaps more loving to listen and focus on care. Mark Nowacki’s gentle strength never fails to capture the moment. As Director of the Culpeper Victim/ Witness Program, he showed a sign of solidarity by asking all those present who were involved with law enforcement to come up and stand beside him. They did to a round of applause. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Let’s take a look at some of the statistics gathered from the National ➤ See Vigil, Page 7

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➤ Prune, from Page 8 part of winter has passed. Some species, such as maple, walnuts and birches, may “bleed”—when the sap begins to flow. This is not harmful and will cease when the tree leafs out. Summer Pruning To direct the growth by slowing the branches you don’t want; or to slow “dwarf” the development of a tree or branch, pruning should be done soon after seasonal growth is complete. The reason for the slowing effect is that you reduce the total leaf surface, thereby reducing the amount of food manufactured and sent to the roots. Another reason to prune in the summer is for corrective purposes. Defective limbs can be seen more easily, or limbs that hang down too far under the weight of the leaves.

Pruning Flowering Trees to Enhance Flowering If your purpose for pruning is to enhance flowering: For trees that bloom in spring, prune when their flowers fade. Trees and shrubs that flower in mid- to late summer should be pruned in winter or early spring. When Not To Prune: Fall Because decay fungi spread their spores profusely in the fall and healing of wounds seems to be slower on fall on cuts, this is a good time to leave your pruning tools in storage. Now that you know when to prune your tree learn the basics of tree pruning. For information on how to prune your trees, see the online Pruning Guide or look at How to Prune Young Shade Trees at www.arborday.org

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County projects in the pipeline By Anita L. Sherman STAFF WRITER

Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2016 5 to 8:45 p.m. • Germanna’s Daniel Technology Center, Culpeper Grab your friends for a night out at the 11th annual Pamper Me Pink event. Enjoy an evening of awareness and indulgence while supporting the breast health of the Culpeper community. Prepare to be pampered with, chair massages, hand wax treatments, health education, food and music, and door and raffle prizes. In the spirit of support, a breast-cancer survivor will share her inspiring story and a keynote panel of experts will provide valuable education. Proceeds benefit the Pamper Me Pink Mammography Fund in providing financial assistance to women and men in need of a mammogram or follow-up screenings.

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In September, we published a map showing planned town projects. As we said then and it still holds true, often it takes bulldozers, orange cones and detours to alert residents that something is going on. For those involved in county planning projects, they have their fingertips on everything but that process can span weeks, months or years. For most it goes unnoticed until ground is broken. The town project map was well received and many remarked how it gave them a quick overview of what’s on the horizon in the town. We talked to the folks at the county and wanted to do the same thing. Director of Planning Sam McLearen agreed and was enthusiastic about putting it together. You’ll see its debut on the opposite page (Page 11) and hope that you find it informative and useful and when you see those heavy pieces of machinery turning up earth you’ll know what it’s all about. In terms of bigger commercial projects, be on the lookout for an expansion at Battlefield Ford and a new community residential home/ nursing home facility where the former Virginia Baptist Homes is located. There is going to be a new auto facility at the corner of Rt. 229 and Rt. 685. A new apartment complex geared toward seniors will be built on Ira Hoffman Lane/Rt. 694. EuroComposites is expanding and the Rappahannock-Rapidan Community Services Board looks to construct an office, workshop and training facility at Rt. 676/Beverly Ford Road. There are several major subdivisions either in the works or plans have been submitted. Approved about a year ago, Blue Ridge Estates is a 34 single family lot plan on Monumental Mills Road. Con-

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struction plans are under review. Perhaps something will happen at the ever popular corner of Route 229/Route 211. Called the Piedmont Estates, it’s a 92 single family lot subdivision. This is early and very preliminary. It still needs to go through planning commission but is a coming attraction. And Clevenger’s Village? Centex/Pulte recently pulled their application so while not off the drawing board, it’s dormant for the moment. Major road projects are underway. Look for the Western Outer Loop to be completed by November of next year. While you’ve no doubt gotten used to the construction near Eastern View, that project is ahead of schedule. If you live in the Stevensburg area, the widening of Route 3 to four lanes is anticipated to be completed by May of next year. Another project ahead of schedule is the Route 666/Route 29 interchange. VDOT looks to August of 2017 to finish that. We know that the supervisors are anxious to see the improvements at Route 718/Mountain Run Lake Road. That should be done as we herald a new year in January 2017. Improvements underway involve R-Cut Intersection. Our plan is to run both the town and county project maps at least once a quarter. Anita Sherman may be reached at anita@culpepertimes.com

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Commercial/Industrial Developments

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Battlefield Automotive – Addition and Renovation of Battlefield Ford including new service bays, parking, etc. Battlefield Automotive also was recently granted a commercial rezoning approval for 5.83 acres at the corner of Rt. 718/Mt. Run Lake Rd. and Rt. 29 for a new 25,000 sq. ft. automobile dealership.

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Lifespire of VA (Virginia Baptist Homes) - Lifespire of VA will be constructing a new 124, 500 sq. ft. community residential home/nursing home facility including memory care and skilled nursing care units. The existing main nursing home facility will be demolished once new facility is complete.

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Fox-Hoffman Auto Repair Shop – Construction of new 7,200 sq.ft. auto repair facility at corner of Rt. 229 and Rt. 685. Culpeper Senior Living – Marlyn Development will be constructing a 132-unit age restricted (55 years and older), apartment complex on Rt. 694/Ira Hoffman Ln. Rappahannock-Rapidan Community Services Board – Bridges Facility – Construction of 15,991 sq.ft. office, workshop, and training facility on Rt. 676/Beverly Ford Rd. Euro-Composites – Construction of a 40,000 sq. ft. plus addition to an existing industrial manufacturing facility on Airpark Drive.

Major Subdivisions

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Blue Ridge Estates - 34 single family lot preliminary plan approved in October 2015. Final construction plans are still currently under review. Property is located on Rt. 640/Monumental Mills Rd.

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Piedmont Estates – A 92 single family lot preliminary subdivision plan has been submitted. Plan will be reviewed by Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors in coming months. Property is located at corner of Rt. 211 and Rt. 229.

Clevenger’s Village – Centex/Pulte PUD

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Centex Homes successfully rezoned a large land area located at Routes 211 and 229 to PUD (Planned Unit Development) in 2005. The development plan included 774 dwelling units of varying types and approximately 389,000 square feet of commercial and office space. While a proffer amendment that was filed in 2013 by Centex/Pulte has recently been withdrawn, the existing PUD remains and development may still occur. At this time there is not an anticipated start date for residential or commercial development for this PUD.

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Western Outer Loop, Rt. 784 - Route 729/ Route 522 connection, now referred to as Ira Hoffman Lane is well underway and ahead of schedule. VDOT anticipates project to be complete by November 2017

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Route 3 Widening- Well underway, will complete conversion of Route 3 in Culpeper County to four lanes. VDOT anticipates project completion by May 2017. Route 666/ Route 29 Interchange- Ahead of schedule. VDOT anticipates project completion by August 2017 Route 718/ Mountain Run Lake Rd- Restricted Crossing U-turn or R-Cut Intersection improvements underway. VDOT anticipates project completion by January 2017

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Culpeper Times • October 20-26, 2016

What’s Happening

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CALLING ALL BOOKWORMS • Local Author Extravaganza features 20 plus writers at library Oct. 29. Page 13

CULPEPER OCTOBER 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.

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Stageworks Theatre presents “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” Oct. 22 and 23. 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.

OCT. 20 ART EXHIBIT • Arts and Culture Center honors national parks with exhibit featuring national landscapes. Opening reception from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. at 402 South Main Street. Artwork will be for sale. Exhibit continues through Nov. 27. Gallery open Saturdays from 10 - 4 p.m. and Sundays 1 - 4 p.m.

OCT. 21

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 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.

FILM • The Library of Congress Packard Campus Theatre presents “Pioneers of African American Cinema.” To commemorate the recent release of a 5-Disc Blu-ray and DVD set by KinoLorber and the Library of Congress, the newly-restored digital restoration of Oscar Micheaux’s “Within Our Gates” (Micheaux Book & Film Company, 1920) will be screened. Two short films featured in the collection will precede the feature: “Verdict Not Guilty” (1934), made by self-taught filmmakers James and Eloyce Gist, and the recently-rediscovered comedy “Hot Biskits” (1931), the earliest known film directed by Spencer Williams. 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.

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Culpeper Times • October 20-26, 2016

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ART • Arts and

Culture Center debuts new exhibit honoring national parks - opening reception Oct. 20.

OCT. 22

CHURCH DINNER • Mitchells

Men of the Church BBQ Pork Dinner held in the Church Fellowship Hall from 5-7 p.m. Adults/$12, Children 6-12/$6. Located at 12229 Mitchells Road in Mitchells.

WINE AND WELCOME HOME • Come support the

Habitat for Humanity of Culpeper build for Jennifer Driggers. Mountain Run Winery located at 10753 Mountain Run Lake Road from noon - 7 p.m. Suggested donation of $10 per person/$20 per family. Food available for purchase. Raffles, prizes, children’s activities. Live music. Contact Lanny Horton at lhorton312@comcast.net

READ TO THE DOGS • Join the Welcome Waggers Therapy Dogs from 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. for another fun Saturday of reading. Dogs are specially trained to “listen,” and do not correct or criticize. Perfect for beginning readers! Children of all ages are welcome to visit with the dogs. No registration necessary. (540) 8258691.

TEEN DRIVER SAFETY WEEK • The Culpeper Police

Department has partnered with the schools, insurance agencies, and Verizon to stress Teen Driver Safety. From 1-3 p.m. at the Culpeper United Methodist Church, there will be a Teen Driver Safety Day. This is open to parents and teen drivers. MPO Mike Grant and MPO Tim Sisk will be speaking about distracted driving along with a representative from the insurance industry and cell phone industry. There will also be a simulated distracted driving course set up for those who would like to participate. This is a free event. For questions please contact MPO Mike Grant or MPO Tim Sisk at 540-727-3430.

MUSICAL • The StageWorks

theater program of Windmore Foundation for the Arts performs the musical "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown" at 11:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., and Sunday Oct. 23 at 3:30 p.m. at Culpeper Baptist Church: 318 S. West Street (Courtyard entrance). Tickets $5 children, $10 adults at the door or in advance at: www. windmorefoundation.org. For additional information call 540-5474333.

YARD SALE • The Knights of Columbus Fall Yard Sale will be held from 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Precious Blood Catholic Church, Piedmont Street, Culpeper. Shop for furniture, housewares, toys, clothes and many other treasures you cannot pass up. Contact John Brown at MaPa1661@aol.com NIGHT OF WORSHIP • Hosted by Pastors Eugene and Terry Logan. Gospel music by Micah Stampley. Starts at 7 p.m. at Providence Bible Church located at 17211 Greens Corner Road. $20/ advance, $25 at the door. Portion of proceeds benefit SAFE. Visit www. freshwindoutreach.org or phone 540-829-9373. FUNDRAISER • Cruisin For

Heroes will host a family friendly monthly Cruise-In from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. (and every 4th Sat. through Oct.) at Bruster’s located at 16170 Rogers Road to raise awareness and funds for the Fisher House Foundation. There will be a DJ and a “Manager’s Choice Award” presented. Come out and support community and our military. Along with any donations (check donations are tax deductible) collected during the event, Bruster’s will be donating a portion of the event nights sales to Fisher House. For info, contact Lou Realmuto at cruiserlou@aol.com or go to www. cruisinforheroes.com.

GHOSTLY GATHERING • This year’s Spirits of the Graffiti House Night will be held from 6 - 9 p.m. Pumpkin decorating and face painting for the children, with prizes awarded for the funniest, scariest and most original pumpkin. Bonfire storyteller and upstairs storytellers. Transcend Paranormal and Culpeper Paranormal share their findings from the investigations they have done at the Graffiti House. Raffle tickets sold to spend evening with paranormal groups. Contact 540-829-0942.

OCT. 23

CHURCH • Mountain View

Community Church's Sermon topic "Be Contagious - Tell God’s Story." Join us at 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m. or 11 a.m. Children's programs available for birth - 5th grade. Located at 16088 Rogers Road, behind Brusters Ice cream. Small groups also meet throughout the week. www.mountainviewcc.net 727-0297

SPECIAL SERVICES • Jared Via, Ministry Director of World Reach Partnerships will be speaking at Stevensburg Baptist Church Sunday through Wednesday, October 23-26 at 7 p.m. nightly. Jared is a graduate of Southeastern Seminary and has experience in pastoral ministry and international missions. Contact Phillip Walker at stevensburgbaptist@gmail.com .

OCT. 25 PAMPER ME PINK • Grab your friends for a night out at the 11th Annual Pamper Me Pink event held at Germanna’s Daniel Technology Center from 5-8:45 p.m. Prepare to be pampered with chair massages, hand wax treatments, food, music, door prizes, health education and more. RSVP at NovantHealthUVA.org/ pampermepink HEALTH • Caregiver Support

Group for caregivers of family/ friends adults will meet at the UVA Culpeper Hospital Board Room from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Discuss issues and possibly find solutions to problems also experienced by others. If you have questions, contact Bonnie Vermillion at 547-4824 or email bonnired@ comcast.net.

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. SUPPORT • FAMILIES

OVERCOMING DRUG ADDICTION (FODA). A support group serving families in Northern Virginia. Meet on the fourth Tuesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. at Culpeper Hospital Conference Room A/B. Access the room by entering hallway behind elevators in main lobby. Call for more information or just show up. Visit www. MyFodaFamily.org or contact Caroline at (540) 316-9221 or My FODAFamily@gmail.com

OCT. 26

RRRC MEETING • The Rappahannock-Rapidan Regional Commission will hold its regular meeting on at 1 p.m. at the RRRC offices located at 420 Southridge Parkway, Suite 106 in Culpeper. The agenda will include discussion of the Carver School Agriculture project and the GO Virginia statewide economic development program. A complete agenda is available at http://www.rrregion. org one week in advance of the meeting. Contact (540) 829-7450. 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. 29

AUTHOR EXTRAVAGANZA.

• Friends of the Culpeper County Library host fifth Local Author Extravaganza. Held in library’s meeting room at 271 Southgate Shopping Center from 1-4 p.m. Authors will have books available for sale and signing. Discussions. Twenty-three authors planned to attend. Cookies, punch, a great venue for book lovers. Contact Susan Keller at 540-8258691 or skeller@ cclva.org

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Culpeper Times • October 20-26, 2016

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

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CYCLISTS HEAVEN • The

Fauquier Trails Coalition hosts their annual Great Pumpkin Ride from 9 a.m. - noon. Start at 5th Street in Warrenton. Contact info@ fauquiertrails.com

FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS •

After the harvest in ancient India, the Festival of Lights, or Diwali, marked the end of the farming year. As grape growers in Virginia, Sudha and Pandit keep the tradition alive every fall here in Amissville.The Indian harvest festival of DIWALI is one of our most anticipated events during the year. Come join us for our signature festivities! Indian Dinner Platters available 5-7 p.m. (Please order ahead). Antipasto and cheese platters available.Open till 8 p.m. Bonfire and fireworks begin at dusk. Located at 43 Narmada Lane in Amissville. Visit www. narmadawinery.com Phone 540937-8215.

OCT. 28

CONCERT • Enjoy an evening with North Carolina-based Roots & Blues Musician Jon Shain and Canadian Roots & Blues Musician Suzie Vinnick in the Listening Room at Drum & Strum located at 102 Main Street in Warrenton. Concert begins at 8 p.m. Toronto's Suzie Vinnick is a 10-time Maple Blues Award winner and three-time Juno nominee. She is known for her gorgeous and powerful voice, engaging candidness, and unparalleled musicianship. Shain is a singersongwriter who turns heads with his words, his fiery acoustic guitar work, and his evolved musical style - combining improvised piedmont blues with bluegrass, swing, and ragtime. Tickets $12 advance, $15 door. Seating is limited, advance purchase recommended, children 12 and under admitted free with parent. For more information on the concert, please contact Drum & Strum at 540.347.7484 or info@ drumnstrum.com.

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ORANGE COUNTY OCT. 29

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MADISON COUNTY OCT. 22

of the year in RLEP. Event is 6 p.m. at Caledonia Farm, 47 Dearing Rd., Flint Hill.

TRAIL RIDE • The ninth annual three-day Trail Ride to benefit Flint Hill Volunteer Fire and Rescue is three miles north of Flint Hill on U.S. 522. Miles of beautiful trails and dinner Saturday night with live music. The dinner ($20) is open to the public. Contact Deborah Miloslavich at 540-6369713 for information on the trail ride, or Audra Dickey at 540-636-7493 for information on the dinner, or visit flinthillfireva.com

DARK SKIES •

“Rappahannock Starry Skies Festival” hosted by Rappahannock League for Environmental Protection (RLEP) is in support of the Shenandoah National Park’s effort to be designated an official Dark Skies Destination and will include information on saving our view of the stars over Rappahannock, a telescope for viewing, an astronomer to point out constellations, information on better lighting solutions and efforts being made by REC to down-shield pole lights. Any donations will apply toward membership for the balance

FILM • Rosenwald (The Remarkable Story of a Jewish Partnership with AfricanAmerican Communities). Julius Rosenwald never finished high school, yet became the President of Sears Roebuck Company. Inspired by his Jewish faith and the educator Booker T. Washington, Rosenwald joined forces with African-American communities to build over 5,300 schools during segregation. The Rosenwald Fund also furthered the higher education and careers of many African-Americans, including well-known performers, artists, and writers. Scrabble School is one of four Rosenwald schools built in Rappahannock County. It currently houses the senior citizens center and exhibits on the school’s history. Starts at 8 p.m. at The Theatre at Washington, 291 Gay Street, Washington, VA. Tickets: $20 (1st student with adult is free, add’l students $5 each). Post-film Q&A with Rosenwald scholar Stephanie Deutsch. Co-hosted by RAAC, the Rappahannock Historical Society, and Scrabble School Preservation Foundation. Proceeds benefit SSPF. For more information about showtime: www.raac.org For information about the film: www. rosenwaldfilm.org

HALLOWEEN FARM 5K. •

Join this first annual walk/run at Elmwood Farm with all proceeds going to the American Cancer Society. Starts at 9:30 a.m. noon. Located at 16450 Elmwood Drive in Orange. Just off Route 615/Rapidan Road. Cost $25. Visit website to sign up. https:// runsignup.com/Race/VA/Orange/ HalloweenFarmWalkRun5K

HAUNTED WOODS • The

Haunted Woods of Hoover Ridge Park returns for two Saturdays (Oct. 22 and 29) from 5:30 to 10 p.m. Come walk the twisted trail of terror, go on a hayride or watch a scary movie by the fire. From 5:30 to dark, the trail will be more suitable for a younger crowd. After dark . . .prepare to be terrorized. Cost is $8 per trip through the woods. Concessions will be sold. Madison Primary School at 158 Primary School Drive. For more information, call 540-308-1247 or visit hooverridge.com.

Culpeper Times • October 20-26, 2016

ENTERTAINMENT

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'Driving Miss Daisy' a sweet ride If there is something that can be called a ‘triple crown’ for writers, Alfred Uhry possesses it. He is the only American author to have won a Pulitzer Prize, Tony Award, and an Academy Award – and yes, I am pea-green with envy. It was the now classic vehicle “Driving Miss Daisy” which chauffeured him home with both the Tony for his stage play and an Oscar for the screenplay, the surprise hit of 1989 with Jessica Tandy and Morgan Freeman. But this column reviews only stage plays, so we’ll turn our attention to Fredericksburg. Riverside Dinner Theatre boasts its second non-musical production with this scenic character tour. Just three actors take us for the drive – including the dazzling Ms. Karen Grassle, formerly of the TV series “Little House on the Prarie.” Directed by Rick Hammerly, the play flows without intermission in a gentle progression of starts, pauses, turns, and discoveries. For as much as happens beneath the surface, this is a show which, when viewed by the young and the restless, might inspire puzzled complaints that “nothing happens.” To which those of us who have perfected our vaguely superior air might respond. “Yes it does – you just can’t see it.” Uhry has indeed perfected the art of telling character stories. Not so much plot driven, “Driving Miss Daisy” focuses a sympathetic microscope on Southern Jews – their habits, contradictions, and peculiar prejudices. Take one elderly set-in-her-ways Jewish lady from Atlanta, take away her car keys, and force upon her a middle-aged black chauffeur. Stir for twenty years and see what you get. Ms. Grassle as the cranky and conflicted Miss Daisy turns in a performance that balances humor with sympathy. Impatient with life’s intrusions and furious with the debilitations of age, she steadfastly avoids the trap of cute-old-ladyhood even as she allows the occasional moment of tenderness to emerge. Her physical work, aging from a healthy if slightly confused 72 to a frail 95 is subtle and masterly. Bill Grimmette gives an extraordinary performance as Hoke Colburn, who drives Miss Daisy even as he is sometimes driven by her. There is a delicate layering in the simple, wise-to-the-world black chauffeur of the 1948 South as he does what he must do to live, and patiently awaits the blossoming of true Civil Rights. While Daisy, who once taught

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'Driving Miss Daisy' plays at Riverside Dinner Theatre through Nov. 6. school, is chauffeured by Hoke, who can barely read, it is he who deciphers the writing on the wall while she is complacently blind to her own “soft” prejudices. Their strange partnership, sketched in a series of short, pithy scenes, blooms over twenty-three years into the oddest – and most deeply attached – of odd couples. Grassle and Grimmette together are mesmerizing to watch as they age and grow ever closer. More problematic is Daisy’s son, Boolie, played by Alan Hoffman. He is the affectionate and dutiful son who hired Hoke in the first place and must be both the voice of reason with his mother and the voice of encouragement for Hoke. (He must also deliver with credibility the rather cringe-worthy line “You’re a doodle, Mama!”) Mr. Hoffman has proven his comic cred, but plays Boolie with a lack of nuance and mannered broad brush optimism of a celebrity D.J. The Big Bopper comes to mind. His mood and delivery are always the same – distracted but amused – whether he is negotiating a raise for Hoke or facing his mother’s undeniable dementia. When Booley begs off attendance to the Martin Luther King dinner, an event at which all of white Atlanta society can demonstrate its openmindedness, he suggests his mother take Hoke instead. Daisy’s scoffing reaction speaks silent volumes about the true state of prejudice, even among the most well-meaning people.

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What: “Driving Miss Daisy” Where: Riverside Dinner Theatre 95 Riverside Pkwy, Fredericksburg, Va. Call: (540) 370-4300 or visit riversidedt.org Playing through Nov. 6 Hammerly wisely directs this scene with a whisper touch. Chris Raintree’s set design employs area staging against a backdrop of ornate wooden lattice. Beyond this, projected scenery describes everything from the interior of Daisy’s house to the field where she and Hoke stop to picnic. A long progression of cars is represented in one simple contraption of two seats and a steering wheel, but the subtlety of Hoke’s driving and the

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vehicle’s movements bring it to life. Costumes by Gaye Law and Michael Jarett’s lighting design support the everyday working realities of the story, and the slide Blues guitar riffs between scenes evoke a faint illusion of sunburned fields and lonely railroad tracks. “Driving Miss Daisy” took everyone by surprise when it first appeared twenty-seven years ago, but its power to charm and engage has not diminished. The quiet, non-dramatic final moment illustrates not only Uhry’s gift for understatement, but the sometimes unlikely but always beautiful face of love. Maggie Lawrence is a member of the American Theatre Critic’s Association. She is a retired English and drama teacher.

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uninsuredthe and Surgeon underinsuredGeneral negligent drivers Things hasn’t told you If you drive WARNING: a car in the Smoking and of Commonwealth drinking Virginia, in youanare automobile required bymay law lead to increased to carry liability incarceration insurance of at and when leastfines $25,000 children areper of coverage present. claimant with a cap of $50,000 if Three claims multiple generations of arise from the Virginians have same accident. become accustomed There are additional optional to the Surgeon General’s black box coverages to complete what people warning aboutas the health risks Many often describe “full coverage.” associated with smoking cigarettes people, however, who believe they are and other tobacco products. adequately protected becauseSuch they warnings widely can credited have “full are coverage,” unfortunately with raising awareness of find that theypublic are actually at risk, risks smokers assumebecause when using and often victimized, they these andcoverage more recently, failed products, to purchase amounts with the harmful effects on nonthat insure against the negligence smokers through the inhalation of someone else. While negligent of “secondhand smoke.” liable To thefor best drivers are generally the costs arising from their negligence, the insurance coverage of the claimant TO is often only resource LETTER THEthe EDITOR available to satisfy a judgement against the at-fault driver. Therefore many personal injury victims do not receive compensation because they, The Culpeper County Republican themselves, did not purchase adequate Committee insurance. voted unanimously to support 7th is District The risk obviousCongressman when a driver Dave Brat incriminal his efforts commits the acttoofbring driving normalcy to legislative actions to without any insurance whatsoever. that may come up but during postHowever, a lesser, still the substantial, election, duck” risk may“lame present itselfCongressional when an session. That session will be required to fund the US government beyond the current continuing resolution that expires Dec 9, 2016. Previous “lame duck” sessions have been notorious for passing legislation that would Local be unpassable resident with normal scrutiny Dr.and Tom Neviaser deliberation. Politicians’ proposals has written a have included passing Internet book from hisSales tax, the Trans-Pacific Partnership more than three decades as an orthopaedic surgeon. It’s LETTER TO THE EDITOR available on Amazon and an easy roadmap to get you through The Culpeper Community those perhaps Christmas Program is steps many visitsBasket to figure out next gearing up for with the 2016 season and when dealing aching joints. hasHave applications ready you everfor leftrecipients your doctor's to be picked and mailed in to bone, office and notupknown what your us. Applications can be picked up joint, ligament, or tendon diagnosis at Social United Way and was? DidServices, you understand the medical Culpeper Food Closet. applications terms he used, and didAll you know need to be turned by Friday, the treatment planinand how long it Nov. to Culpeper Community may 11, take? Did the doctor discuss the Christmas program, P.O. indicationsBasket and complications of Box any 574, Culpeper, VA 22701. Applications surgical procedure you may have? After 33 years as an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Thomas Neviaser is

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individual is injured by a negligent of my knowledge, however, is driver who is abiding by thethere law and no comparable warninginsurance. from the carrying the minimum Attorney General regarding For example, assume Sue the is legal risks associated theacts consumption seriously injuredwith by the of Dee of tobacco aproducts (if driver. there is, it Linquent, negligent Sue certainly is notbills as well circulated). incurs medical of $50,000, Iand have taken upon myself, even withitthe best efforts of therefore, to issue the public service medical science, suffers a permanent announcement set forth disability that limits her above. quality of peopleearning may bepotential. unaware If lifeMany and future that effective July 2016, itlaw became Dee was abiding by1,Virginia and unlawful in Virginia forpolicy, a person had a minimum limits thento “smoke in a motor vehicle, whether the insurance company insuring in motion rest, whenfor a minor him wouldorbeatresponsible paying under the age of Sue’s eight total (8) is damage present $25,000 towards in the (which motor vehicle.” claim would be “Unlawful,” far greater however, does notpolicy mean limit criminal. than the $25,000 givenAthe violation this new provision of the amount ofofmedical bills and degree of Virginia injury). Code is punishable by a civil penalty $100 noliability demerit points If Deeofhas noand other are assigned by Sue the Division of Motor insurance, then would look to Vehicles to the automobile her own insurance companyoperator. for “So, Rex, are coverage. you saying that I “underinsured” However, could beinsurance stopped by for if Sue’s is the alsopolice minimum smoking with childinsurance under eight limits, then hera own company would have no obligation to contribute towards her injury claim and her total recovery would (TPP), an Omnibus Bill. be onlyand $25,000. If Dee had noSuch major legislation should be instead limited to insurance whatsoever, then normal Congressional The of receiving a goose egg,sessions. Sue would actual resolution is claim attached. make an uninsured against her own policy and would be entitled Chuck Duncan to receive the $25,000 of uninsured Chairman, Culpeper Sue County benefits. Under both scenarios, RepublicantoCommittee would be better positioned be fully compensated for her injuries if she Resolution of the Culpeper had higher underinsured/uninsured County Republican liability coverage limits. Committee September 22nd, 2016

In these economic times, people in the automobile if everything else understandably don’t want to pay about my insurance driving behavior and We the excessive premiums. equipment the automobile was often justifyoncarrying lower limits lawful?” out of the optimistic belief that we theresponsibly new law is limited in its willNo, drive and without application to those situations where error. However, because underinsured the officer has independent and police uninsured coverages are almost cause stopatorthe arrest driver alwaystosold samethe level as for orgreater criminal the moving, liability equipment, coverage, the violations. However, as ainjured practical risk to ourselves of being by matter, I would expect officers to take every other driver on the roadway is more interest in whether a driver’s often overlooked when making this tag light isfinancial operabledecision. if they observe important an In individual smoking with a child in reviewing your auto the car. consider the value of the insurance, Speaking of criminal violations, underinsured/uninsured coverage most aware thatthan, it is the illegal equalofto,usorare even greater to operate motor vehicle in Virginia value of thea liability coverage and while the influence of aalcohol set theunder coverage amounts at level and that convictions for suchinoffenses adequate to protect yourself the carry penalties. For Think some event substantial of a catastrophic accident. time however, thosecoverage, penalties aboutnow, medical payments have been specifically enhanced an additional protection that is with when often mandatory remarkablypunishments inexpensive and one is convicted of aConsideration DUI while indifferent to fault. should be given to the possible presence of additional sources of insurance such as life and disability Creed of the of insurance. InRepublican the absenceParty of such Virginia and hasifalways other insurance, you arelived in anby and voted in accordance withliability these same accident, the automobile conservative policy may beprinciples. the only thing protecting you and your family from WHEREAS, At times, during financial hardship. Lame Duck Sessions of Congress, Congressional bring Rex L. Edwardsleaders is a partner at up thefor law afirm vote thatWill, might not be& of legislation Davies, Barrell, Lewellyn approved in a Regular Session of Edwards, PLC. redwards@dbwle.com Congress, 540-825-6000 WHEREAS, Legislation that is substantive should be debated and voted on during a Regular Session of Congress. That process allows Representatives and their Constituents reasonable time to read the proposed law and consider its effect: therefore, be it

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placed in businesses and schools throughout the month of November and early December. Please remember to buy some extra cans and fill the boxes. All the food collected is given to Culpeper needy families. Culpeper County Library is also offering Can Your Fines by accepting cans to cover fines from Nov. 15 to Dec. 12. Don’t forget to support Culpeper Toy Closet through Clore English Funeral Home as they help us provide toys to needy families each Christmas. Make some child’s Christmas happy by donating toys at local businesses or at Clore English Funeral and Home. of Creative Construction Consultants, enjoys hunting and loves to share his political views.

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He’s being called a hero but for Officer David Cole of the Culpeper Town Police Department it wasn’t that big of a deal. Perhaps not for him but for the parents of 1-month-old Alexa Rosales it was a life changing decision. A K-9 officer for the past 10 years, Cole responded last week to a call of

an unconscious infant. Arriving at the house, he was met by the girl’s father who handed him the unresponsive infant who was not breathing. The father had tried CPR but without success. Trained in infant CPR, Cole was able to quickly revive her. He remarked later that he thought she was going to cry but she didn’t. Rather she returned a smile. She was taken to the hospital for a full evaluation and released a few hours later. Cole returned to the house the next day bringing her a stuffed

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brutally affected. Not a single one had heard of the tower. All were appalled. Only the few adjoiners were sent a letter a few days before the hearing. Is there not a moral requirement to allow those who would be affected -not just aesthetics but also property values -- to have their views known? Many at the hearing spoke in favor of the tower's promise of improved cell coverage. They had been well organized. An inside job, apparently. But that's how these things are done and sprung on an unsuspecting community. We all want to have better coverage. But I question whether they and the county have considered other ways to achieve the same goal while minimizing the impacts. The company that wants to build the tower originally applied for a 195 foot monopole (a single pole) without lights. But when they found they were pushing on an open door, they decided to go for broke. What is going to be broken and blighted is our God-given countryside. Irreparably. Our task now should be to see if the community's shared objectives here can be achieved while preserving

as much of the natural landscape as possible. In Europe cell phones don't need cell towers. The signal comes from satellites. Supposedly, that's coming here within a few years. In the meantime, would not lower towers do the trick? I'd accept one on my land -- or on any of the 10 sites already designated by the county for cell towers. At the hearing it was pointed out that the proposed tower would violate a number of (apparently waivable) county regulations and would not be in any of the designated areas for cell towers. The Planning Commission noted that the proposal left a number of essential questions unanswered. Despite all of this and swayed by the support expressed by most there, they voted unanimously in favor. With so many questions, technical and practical, up in the air and so many interested citizens yet unheard from, it is devoutly to be hoped that the Culpeper County Board of Supervisors will not rush to judgment on this.

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Culpeper's Red Light District A monster steel lattice cell tower is looming in our future. In Boston, Va. 255 feet tall and just off Route 522 on Culpeper's far western border. It is meant to improve the poor cell phone coverage in that area. Barely lower than the Capitol Dome. Almost half the height of the Washington Monument. Twice the allowable height (130 feet) of buildings in DC. We're talking a 26 story high not-so-mini Eiffel Tower -without any of the charm. Topped by a flashing strobe by day and multiple blinking red lights by night -- all in what is arguably the prettiest corner of Culpeper county -- the wedge that juts into Rappahannock and Madison counties. It will be visible far and wide. The tens of thousands of tourists who come here to enjoy nature are going to love it. By chance, I learned of this proposal on the eve of the October 12 Planning Commission hearing. I went to my Old Stillhouse Road neighbors whose view of the Blue Ridge would be

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“Sacrebleu” is a very old French curse which was blasphemous in Meg Oremiatzki-Ast its origins during the middle ages, it is still used when one is caught off guard and is very surprised. It is unusual for us to refer to it when addressing the topic of chocolates. Many chocolate brands are part of our American landscape even if at times the source is from Europe. One of the most recognizable brands is Godiva, sold in more than 10,000 retailers worldwide it owes its fame to an American institution known more for its iconic soups than for chocolate and that is Campbell. Founded in 1926 by a Belgian chocolatier Joseph Draps, the family named Godiva Chocolates in honor of Lady Godiva. The sons took over the business after their father’s passing. When you receive a box of chocolates from Godiva look up for her image on some of their chocolates. In 1968, Godiva was appointed an official chocolatier to the Royal Court of Belgium. A great honor to receive the prestigious Royal Warrant established Godiva as the ambassador

to its home country. It was introduced to the United States in 1966 and sold mostly in luxury shopping malls. A year later in 1967, Campbell acquired Godiva and it was part of their portfolio for 41 years. Produced mostly in New Jersey and Virginia it became a household name; however, how many believe this continued to be a Belgian made product? In December of 2007, Campbell sold Godiva to the largest Turkish food company. While the brand remains strong it has become so common that you will find it at office supply stores as well as just about any other retailer that you can think of. Another well-known brand is Leonidas chocolates. While I remember being taken by my Belgian cousin to the Leonidas shop on Avenue Louise in Brussels, I only have the memory of the visit and not from the pralines they offered. I would have forgotten about Leonidas if it was not for the fact that my own niece became Director of Leonidas France, how cool and awkward especially when she is unable to discuss some aspects of her job with me, the #1 Neuhaus Independent U. S. retailer in the country. Leonidas and Neuhaus are fairly equal when it comes to quality of chocolate. Founded in 1913 by Leonidas

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Oh, perhaps a sweet gift! A box of Leonidas Belgium chocolates. Kestekides (1876-1954) this is one of the few privately held chocolatiers with a worldwide presence. If you do not know their praline Chocolates, you may be more familiar with their logo. Born in what is today’s Turkey, Leonidas life trajectory is not completely clear. We know that they moved to Italy where he failed as a wine merchant, then moved to New York where he learned his trade as a chocolatier. He attended the Brussels World Fair in 1910 where he won the bronze medal for his artisanal confections. He again returned to Belgium in 1913 to attend the Grand World Fair where he won the gold medal and to be

reunited with his sweetheart Joanna in Brussels. Today the company still believes in its mission statement of producing fresh Belgian pralines, an affordable luxury for people to enjoy every day. There is a lot to be learn about the world of chocolates, if there is a topic you would like us to write about please feel free to email Meg at meg@ frenchmancorner.com. Our next sweet side of things will be about Fair Trade Chocolate. Marc and Meg Oremiatzki-Ast are the owners of The Frenchman's Corner on Davis Street. You may reach the Frenchman at 540-825-8025.

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ARREST REPORTS

Culpeper Times • October 20-26, 2016

CRIME SOLVERS

Orlando Andrew Braithwaite

Mack Russell Southerland Jr. AKA: Rusty Southerland Age: 40, White/Male Hgt./Wgt.: 5-9/190 Hair/Eye: Brown/Brown Last known: 220 North Madison Rd., Orange, Va. Wanted for: Contempt of Court.

German Geovani Perez-Domingo Age: 26, Hispanic/Male Hgt./Wgt.: 5-4/140 Hair/Eye: Black/Brown Last known: 629 Mountain View Dr., B, Culpeper, Va. Wanted for: Fail to Pay Fines, Costs or Penalties and Assault & Battery-Family Member.

Antione Nicole White Age: 37, Black/Female Hgt./Wgt.: 5-4/125 Hair/Eye: Black/Brown Last known: 246 Blakey Frye Ln., Madison, Va. Wanted for: Fail to Appear.

Oct. 12 William Ernest Grant, 47, 19000 block York Road, Stevensburg, contempt of court Derek Jerard Robinson, 23, 200 block Birdie Road, Locust Grove, failure to appear Earl Wayne Wise, 55, 100 block Elm St., Culpeper, failure to appear Charles Wesley Slaughter, 67, 20 block Carter Ridge Lane, Madison, DUI Jerry Williams, 60, 1000 block Walkers Mill Lane, Madison, drunk in public, profane language Benancio Hernandez-Perez, 33, 10000 block Freemans Ford Road, Remington, driving with suspended or revoked license Oct. 13 Megan Ashley Herrity, 32, 600 block Southview Court, Culpeper, probation

Following are the police reports from Oct. 10-16. Reports are provided by the law enforcement agency listed and do not imply guilt, however are the charges placed by the police department.

Oct. 10 John Robert Tyler Jr., 48, 9000 block James Madison Hwy., Rapidan, violate protective orders Oct. 11 Paris Hampton White Jr., 21, 5000 block Riverbend Lane, Reva, assault and battery, sale, distribute marijuana Raymond Eugene Epps Jr., 23, 7000 block Buchanan St., Hyattsville, profane, threatening language over public airway, assault and battery, POLICE

Teen Driver Safety Day Ronnie Lee Bail Bonds Saturday at Culpeper UMC Cell: 540-718-6969

violation on felony charge (four counts) Damion Frederick Bowman, 44, 2000 block High St., Portsmouth, contempt of court Chassiti Marie Ryan, 26, 6000 block Bailey Lane, Rixeyville, possession of schedule I, II controlled substance Aaron Donte Christian, 21, 6000 block Baileys Lane, Rixeyville, possession of marijuana Robert Ankapong, 24, 500 block Second St., Culpeper, possession of marijuana Oct. 14 William Henry Kennedy, 44, 13000 block Rixeyville Road, Culpeper, contempt of court, assault and battery - simple, assault and battery, failure to comply with support order William Howard Merritt, 46, 19000 block Edwards Shop Road, Elkwood, manufacture, sale, distribute controlled substance (two counts) Paul Owen Fincham, 32, 60 block Bronson Lane, Sperryville, DUI Oct. 15 Richard Allen Settle Jr., 34, 29000 Kron Court, Richardsville, probation

violation on misdemeanor charge

Oct. 16 Richard Ernest Hall, 46, 13000 Durantes Curve, Boston, assault & battery - simple, monument: intentional damage Amy Lynn Settle, 33, 2900 block Kron Court, Richardsville, probation violation on felony charge William Junior Settle, 48, 20000 block Cedar Grove Road, Culpeper, DUI Oct. 17 Samantha Dyer, 21, 1400 block Oakview Road, Ashland, Ky., probation violation on felony charge Oct. 18 Nicole Denise Washington, 31, 80 block Garr Ave., Culpeper, manufacture, sale, possession controlled substance (five counts) Eileen Mary McGovern, 48, 300 block S. Main St., Culpeper, failure to appear John Douglas Chapman, 51, 1200 block Jason Lane, Amissville, probation violation on felony charge

Culpeper Town Police: Oct. 10-16

Warrants current as of Oct. 19

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Culpeper County Sheriff's Office: Oct. 12-18

Following are the county police reports from Oct. 12-18. Reports are provided by the law enforcement agency listed and do not imply guilt, however are the charges placed by the CCSO. Age: 24, Black/Male Hgt./Wgt.: 6-2/225 Hair/Eye: Black/Brown Last known: 9327 Birch Cliff Dr., Fredericksburg, Va. Wanted for: Contempt of Court.

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The Culpeper Police Department, partnering with the schools, insurance agencies and Verizon, will host a Teen Driver Safety Day Oct. 22 from 1-3 p.m. at Culpeper United Methodist Church.According to CPD Master Police Officer Mike Grant, teen drivers

trespass after being forbidden to do so

Oct. 12 Stacy Lynn Bowers, 27, 6000 block Baileys Lane, Rixeyville, shoplift alter price conceal goods

Oct. 13 Jose Diaz Sanchez, 29, 600 block Mountain View Drive, Culpeper, violate protective orders Brian Edward Sherrell Jr., 19, 600 block Highview Court, Culpeper, failure to appear Kimberly A. Warren, 46, 21000 block Mount Pony Road, Culpeper, concealment, price alter merchandise Oct. 14 and their parents will be able to sign a teen driving contract - going through a list of scenarios teens may face and pledging to avoid them. Grant and Master Police Officer Tim Sisk will speak to teen drivers about distracted driving. “We will have them go out on a go-kart driving course and text while driving,” Grant said. “Then we’ll have them drive without texting so they can see what’s happening.” If the teens hit a cone while

Marlo Suzanne Turner, 45, 6000 block Baileys Lane, Rixeyville, shoplift alter price/conceal (two counts) Jose Diaz Sanchez, 29, 600 block Mountain View Drive, Culpeper, contempt of court Erica Dawn Morales, 19, 600 block Holly Crest Drive, failure to appear Oct. 16 John Edward Lightfoot, 65, 300 block Commerce St., Culpeper, possession of marijuana Kyle Jeremy Thompson, 24, 200 block Admiral Drive, Ruther Glen, driving under the influence of alcohol Alejandro Gonzales Martinez, 35, 400 block James Madison Hwy., Culpeper, drunk in public, profane language texting, it will mean they would have hit a pedestrian or car. “Distracted driving is a big problem,” Grant said. “In 15-19 year olds, there were 2,679 crashes in 2014. That’s way too many.” Grant said the program is designed to keep teen drivers off cell phones and to make sure they follow safety procedures such as wearing a seat belt. For more information, contact Grant at 540-212-8222.

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WELCOME WELLSPRING. There is a new family practice clinic in Culpeper and to mark its debut a festive grand opening was held Saturday. Kids had great fun on a large inflatable slide from Space Walk of Fauquier. Motown & More provided live music. There was free entertainment for entire families who came out to not only enjoy the festivities but get a tour of the facility. Rosemary Burgess and Louise Kadlec were on hand to greet people as they walked through. Information and Technology Manager Trevor Mak demonstrates on an interactive screen parts of the body. Dr. Khalid Athar hopes to raise the bar on health care services in Culpeper. He is leveraging the use of technology by encouraging services like telemedicine where patients can interact remotely if it’s difficult for them to leave the comfort of their homes. A large blimp flies over the former Capital One Bank building where a planned Urgent Care facility is in the works to complement the new clinic. Marketing Manager Jennifer Campbell hands out balloons. It was a feel good event and right in line with Dr. Athar’s philosophy of keeping folks out of emergency rooms, educated about their wellness and ultimately happier by being healthier. Wellspring Family Practice is located at 633 Sunset Lane in Culpeper. Visit www.wellspringhealthservices.com or phone (540) 321-4281.