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FluvannaReview.com Nov. 1 - 7, 2018 | Volume 38, Issue 44 | One Copy Free
REVIEW
A Voter’s Guide to the Nov. 6 Ballot
PLUS: What Are Those Amendments All About? Page 4
Had Enough of Politics?
Readers Share their Chamber Holds Info School Officials Nix Kids Puzzle Over Mysterious
Political Opinions Session on Meals Tax Controversial Play Grown-Up Behaviors
Page 6 Page 8 Page 13 Page 14
Nov. 1 - 7, 2018 | Volume 38, Issue 44
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A voter’s guide to the Nov. 6 ballot Local option
Delegate Rob Bell (R-Albemarle), who
What are those amendments all about?
represents part of Fluvanna in the 58th
District, pointed out that this amend-
ment is a local option. “All it does is allow
BY CHRISTINA DIMEO the locality to do things if they want to…
Next Tuesday’s (Nov. 6) midterm election is a big deal
EDITOR which is different than the state telling
to people of all political stripes. Information and opin-
you what you can’t do,” he said.
ions abound on how Fluvanna voters should cast their
Commonwealth of Virginia, SAMPLE BALLOT Some localities near Virginia’s coast,
Ballot Style: 1
ballots in the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives
County of Fluvanna and even nearby Greene County, have
races.
General and Special Elections experienced such flooding recently
Tuesday, November 6, 2018 Less discussed are the Virginia constitutional amend-
that they wanted the ability to partially
Making Selections ments that seem to pop up on the ballot every year.
exempt from real estate taxes home-
What are they and what exactly do they mean – in plain
To vote for a candidate, fill in the red box next to the name. owners who undertook flood abatement
To vote on an issue, fill in the red box next to Yes or No.
English?
measures, Bell said. As the law stands
To write in a qualified candidate who is not already on the ballot, fill in the red box and write the name of
the person on the line. right now, they can’t.
If you want to change a vote or if you have made a mistake, ask an election worker for another ballot.
If you make marks on the ballot besides filling in the box, your votes may not be counted. Question one If this issue doesn’t resonate with a
Member Proposed Constitutional Amendment Proposed constitutional amendment question one particular county, the county doesn’t
United States Senate Question 1
reads: “Should a county, city or town be authorized to have to enact the exemption.
Vote for only one
Corey A. Stewart - R Should a county, city, or town be authorized to provide a partial tax exemption for real property that is Why is it just a partial tax
provide a partial tax exemption for real property that subject to recurrent flooding, if flooding resiliency im-
is subject to recurrent flooding, if flooding resiliency
exemption?
Timothy M. Kaine - D
improvements have been made on the property? provements have been made on the property?” “The thought is that [the property] still
Matt J. Waters - L Yes Most “real property” – loosely translated to mean real has some value. We want this person to
No estate – is taxed in Virginia. But under certain conditions pay some taxes,” Bell said. “You want to
Proposed Constitutional Amendment localities, like Fluvanna County, can exempt some prop-
Question 2
allow the locality to create incentives for
Write-In
Member
erties from those taxes. This amendment would give Flu- someone to [take flood abatement mea-
Shall the real property tax exemption for a primary
House of Representatives residence that is currently provided to the surviving vanna the ability to decide whether or not to partially sures on their property]. If you increase
5th District spouses of veterans who had a one hundred
percent service-connected, permanent, and total exempt from real estate taxes properties that flood a lot the value of the property through [these
Vote for only one disability be amended to allow the surviving spouse – when their owners have fixed up the property in an
Denver L. Riggleman, III - R to move to a different primary residence and still
measures], then a partial exemption
claim the exemption? attempt to stop the flooding. could be useful.”
Leslie C. Cockburn - D Yes Other exemptions that are already in the Virginia Con-
No
Who loses out on the tax dollars?
stitution include properties owned by religious bodies,
The localities using the exemption
such as churches; nonprofit cemeteries; certain prop-
Write-In would miss out on the tax dollars – the
erties that have undergone substantial renovation; and
state wouldn’t make them up. “There’s
properties with new structures built in a redevelopment
no obligation to do it, [it’s just] if they
Ballot continued on opposite page. area.
TURN THE BALLOT OVER think this is something they’d like to do,”
Bell said.
Why should flood-prone properties
get help when others don’t?
“When you do some flood abate-
ment – everything from different veg-
etation [that makes your property] into
a wetland that soaks up some water, to
raising the ground level, to not build-
ing so low – the thought is that there is
some benefit to everybody, not just to the
property owner,” Bell said.
“If the locality thinks this is something
that helps everybody and they want to
provide some incentives to do these
things, we’re going to let them do that,”
he continued. “Right now they can’t. The
whole idea is that we’re going to put this
out to the people to decide.”
Takeaway
This amendment simply allows a lo-
cality to do something that right now it’s
not permitted to do. Fluvanna County
may or may not extend this tax benefit
to its residents.
A possible pro: You might want to vote
for this amendment if you think Fluvan-
na should be able to make this kind of
decision for itself.
A possible con: You might not want
to vote for this amendment if you don’t
agree that this choice should be open to
localities.
Question two
Proposed constitutional amendment
question two reads: “Shall the real prop-
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foods sold through grocery stores, food
trucks or similar establishments. For
more information about the proposed
meals tax, see the article on page 8.
National races
Senate
Voters will have the opportunity to
choose between incumbent Senator Tim
Kaine (D) and challengers Corey Stewart
(R) and Matt Waters (L). The six-year
term expires at the end of 2024.
House of Representatives
Voters will select Leslie Cockburn (D)
or Denver Riggleman (R) to represent the
5th District in the U.S. House of Repre-
sentatives. Current Representative Tom
Garrett (R-Buckingham) is not seeking
re-election. The two-year term expires at
the end of 2020.
Next year
In contrast to this year, 2019 will be
filled with local races. Up for election
are:
Board of Supervisors:
• Supervisor Mozell Booker’s Fork
erty tax exemption for a primary resi- if she had a place that’s a better fit for Why are these issues dealt with via Union District seat; and
dence that is currently provided to the her,” Bell said. “But that’s something that constitutional amendment? • Supervisor Trish Eager’s Palmyra
surviving spouses of veterans who had the voters can decide.” The U.S. Constitution went into effect District seat.
a 100 percent service-connected, per- Takeaway in 1789 and, after all these years, still • The terms of Supervisors Tony
manent and total disability be amended This amendment takes a benefit that is has only 27 amendments. Amending the O’Brien (Rivanna), Mike Sheridan
to allow the surviving spouse to move to already available to a surviving spouse of Constitution seems like a grand proposi- (Columbia), and Don Weaver (Cun-
a different primary residence and still a disabled veteran and allows him or her tion. Why are so many small issues codi- ningham) do not expire until the
claim the exemption?” to move houses and retain the benefit. fied into the Virginia Constitution? end of 2021.
Veterans who have had a “100 percent Possible pro: You might want to vote “The entire [Virginia] Constitution has
School Board:
service-connected, permanent and total for this amendment if you want spouses been rewritten several times,” Bell said.
• School Board member Perrie John-
disability” already receive certain bene- of disabled veterans to be able to move The current Constitution dates to 1971 –
son’s Fork Union District seat; and
fits under Virginia law. Their main home houses as their life situations change a mere 47 years ago.
• School Board member Brenda
is exempt from taxation. If they die, sur- without losing their tax benefit. “Some people say, ‘Why do we need
Pace’s Palmyra District seat.
viving spouses also receive the benefit Possible con: You might not want to a constitutional amendment to modify
• The terms of Shirley Stewart
if they do not remarry, so long as they vote for this amendment if you believe vet property rules?’” Bell said. “It’s in the
(Rivanna), Andrew Pullen (Co-
continue to occupy that same residence. that moving out of the original home is a Constitution that you can’t do it. If you
lumbia), and Charles Rittenhouse
If a spouse moves, however, he or reason to lose the tax benefit. want to allow it, you need to change the
(Cunningham) do not expire until
she loses that benefit. This amendment Constitution.”
the end of 2021.
would change that. There’s a second reason these issues
History Other questions end up arising as proposed amendments. Constitutional officers:
“It’s such a big deal that once you finally • Commissioner of Revenue Mel
This amendment “deals with some- Non-partisan issues Sheridan’s position;
thing we didn’t foresee,” said Bell. “A few reach a decision it’s harder to change it
These amendments are non-partisan. than if it’s a law,” Bell said. “A law can • Commonwealth’s Attorney Jeff
years ago we had an issue of a veteran Republicans and Democrats do not seem Haislip’s position;
[who was disabled according to the defi- be changed by a transitory majority.
to have different opinions on whether Once it’s in the Constitution it’s harder • Sheriff Eric Hess’ position; and
nition above]… We don’t want some- they should be passed. The flood abate- • Treasurer Linda Lenherr’s posi-
body with those kind of injuries losing to undo.”
ment question passed the Virginia Senate tion.
their house. The public endorsed it; that 36-4 and passed the Virginia House • Clerk of the Circuit Court Trista-
went into the Constitution. We had the 89-8, Bell said. The spouse of a disabled Meals tax na Treadway holds an eight-year
issue of the widow; that was a second veteran question passed both chambers term that will not expire until the
Fluvanna voters will decide whether
amendment. This one would add simply unanimously. end of 2023.
the county should enact a 4 percent tax
that she can change the physical house…
Constitutional amendment process on meals at restaurants or ready-to-eat Virginia House of Delegates:
It was a scenario that no one had come
up with. Someone said, ‘Gosh, what if it’s A proposed constitutional amend- • The position of Delegate Rob Bell
a five-bedroom house and she’s ready to ment has to pass two different General Meals Tax (R-Albemarle), who represents
downsize? Does it have to be the exact Assemblies with an intervening election part of Fluvanna in the 58th Dis-
same building?’” between them. If it passes twice then it is Should Fluvanna County enact an ordinance to levy trict, will be up for election; and
a tax on food and beverages sold, for human
typically put on the ballot that year, Bell consumption, by a restaurant, in an amount not to • The position of Delegate Lee Ware
What if the spouse wants to move said. exceed 4% of the amount charged for such food
(R-Powhatan), who represents part
and beverages as provided in Virginia Code Section
to a larger house for a bigger tax “It’s one of the few things the governor 58.1-3833? of Fluvanna in the 65th District,
break? doesn’t have a direct role in,” he said. If this food and beverage tax is adopted and a
will be up for election.
maximum tax rate of four percent is imposed, then
If the home in question is the spouse’s “Instead of the governor signing the bill, the total tax imposed on all prepared food and
primary residence, then the exemption beverage shall be 9.3%, the total, expressed as a Virginia Senate:
it goes to the public for their approval or precentage, of all existing ad valorem taxes
would still apply. “If she’s the widow of applicable to the transaction (5.3% sales tax), • The position of Senator Mark
disapproval.”
a 100 percent disabled vet and it’s her added to the four percent county food and beverage Peake (R-Lynchburg), who repre-
tax to be approved by the referendum.
primary residence, I’m not somebody sents all of Fluvanna in the 22nd
who would sit there counting bedrooms Yes District, will be up for election.
No
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savings account. Senate Majority Leader dates, I’m going to vote Democratic right what we spend the today on healthcare.
Mitch McConnell recently said he intends down the line. I hope that my neighbors According for the Centers for Medicare
to work again to repeal the Affordable do the same for the sake of our state and and Medicaid services, in 2016 total
Care Act and replace it with nothing. He country. healthcare costs and United States were
also proposes to cut Social Security and $3.4 trillion. This is about 10 percent of
Medicare to pay for the deficits created Charles Domroe Riggleman’s ridiculous claim.
by the 2017 corporate tax cut. Mr. Riggle- Lake Monticello Healthcare is the number one concern
man has vowed to become a member of of voters today. Leslie Cockburn is out
the so-called Freedom Caucus, the far front on this issue while Denver Riggle-
right coalition of congressmen who are Democrats should vote man is pulling numbers out of the air
Cockburn will be fearless lock step with McConnell’s initiatives. Republican to obscure the fact that the Republicans
force for 5th District With her award-winning skill as an I wish to take this opportunity to have consistently fought against extend-
For our next U.S. Congressperson in investigative journalist, Leslie Cockburn address moderate Democratic voters. ing affordable and guaranteed health-
the 5th District, I want someone who will would be a tireless, fearless force repre- You are faced with a dilemma! The Dem- care insurance to everyone.
work hard for the issues that are impor- senting the people and interests of the 5th ocratic Party has been taken over by the
tant in Fluvanna, as well as each of the District. She is not taking a cent from cor- radical left in thought, action and money Dick Bucci
other counties in the 5th. Leslie Cockburn porate PACs during this election. Mr. Rig- and you don’t know how you’re going to Lake Monticello
has traveled over 75,000 miles around gleman’s campaign is partially funded by get it back. Radicals need to be thrown
the district in the last 16 months and the Koch Brothers PAC. I know who I’m out and the party restored to the hands Stricter gun laws needed
talked with thousands of folks through- voting for on Nov. 6 – Leslie Cockburn. of moderates, the party of John Kennedy, After the shock, grief and outrage that
out the district to understand their needs, the one we can all support. Can all Dem- another mass shooting brings to Ameri-
including hundreds of folks in Fluvanna. Kathleen Swenson Miller ocrats really endorse eliminating our cans, will this carnage cause anything
One of the first things Ms. Cockburn Palmyra borders, doing away with ICE, becoming to change? With these abhorrent acts
has committed to work on is H.R.800, a socialist state, raising taxes, promoting having occurred in a synagogue, church-
a bill which creates an office within the
Department of Agriculture to promote
Former Republican says to violence against fellow Americans and
supporting demonstrators with black
es, numerous public schools, a movie
theater, a nightclub, an outdoor concert,
rural internet access, in the same way the vote Democrat masks. The people who support these college campuses, an army base, a fast
federal government developed the Rural The upcoming midterm elections are issues are radical and not part of a more food restaurant and even a one-room
Electrification Act of 1936. She has also undoubtedly the most important in gen- moderate Democratic Party (my dad was Amish schoolhouse, are we safe any-
committed to rework the Affordable Care erations. Unfortunately, the Grand Old a Kennedy Democrat elected to an all- where?
Act to give affordable healthcare access Party, the one for which I was once regis- Republican City Council in 1960). Why has the private ownership of
to all Americans, including keeping cov- tered, no longer exists. It is now dominat- Republicans can’t solve the Demo- over 390 million guns in America (or 40
erage for pre-existing conditions. ed by Trumpians neglectful of their oath crats’ dilemma of the radical takeover. percent of all privately owned guns in the
Her opponent, Denver Riggleman, be- to serve their constituents, and falling in However, I urge all Democrats to vote Re- world) reached the level of an arsenal?
lieves you’re on your own with covering lockstep behind the international em- publican in local and national elections How has the Second Amendment to
health care costs, and that you should barrassment currently occupying the this year, in order to send a clear message the United States Constitution and its
be able to pay your bills with Medical White House. Barring unforeseen, valid to Democratic leadership and billion- specific reference to the creation of “a
Savings Accounts. Try covering cancer disparagements of opposing party candi- aires that you want your party back. An well-regulated militia, being necessary
treatment or diabetic care with a medical overwhelming rebuke of radicalism will to the security of a free state” become
do just that. This is the only way to send the rationale for our private stockpile
radicals of the party back to the dustbin of weapons? Why does the Congress of
of history where they belong, and return the United States fail repeatedly to pass
polarized America back to the moderate
Third
widely supported legislation that would
middle. What do you have to lose? After expand background checks or ban mili-
the election, Donald Trump will still be tary grade assault weapons? How many
Thursday
president, the economy and your wages Americans are aware that career contri-
will continue to grow, unemployment butions to members of the United States
will remain low, Mueller will complete Congress from gun rights groups, in-
at The Lodge at Old Trail his investigation, and you will still enjoy
the tax cuts. Heck, some Republicans
cluding the NRA, total $12,675,270? Are
the donations of millions of dollars to
might even vote Democratic in future
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elections! Republicans can only help you and Senate (who work for us taxpaying
Program begins at 5:45 pm. so far. The rest is up to you! citizens) the equivalent of a bribe? Am I
a cynic or a realist when I assume that
See the World Through Bing Spitler
Lake Monticello
it is just a matter of a few more weeks
or months when another mass shoot-
the Eye of a Photographer Denver Riggleman is
ing will take place in our country? And
finally, for what does it profit a citizenry,
if we shall gain the whole world and all
This month the Lodge welcomes six photographers from pulling numbers out of air of its power, prestige, wealth and might,
the Charlottesville Camera Club, who will be presenting
As the polls get tighter for the vacant if in the end we lose our own soul?
their unique visions of the world, captured beautifully
with their cameras. All of the photographers are long 5th Congressional District seat, Republi-
time members of the Club and will be sharing the stories can candidate Denver Riggleman’s ad- Julius Neelley
behind their photos. In addition, twenty photographs from other vertising claims become more and more Lake Monticello
members of the Club will be on display. absurd.
In a television ad his campaign makes
Be sure and join us for this captivating display of art. It will forever the claim that Leslie Cockburn’s plan to GOP and Independents:
change the way you look at photography. Make your plans and
reservations today. Seating is limited.
extend Medicare to the broader popu- Vote no on Riggleman
lace will cost the United States $32 tril- These are contentious times, but Re-
PHOTOGRAPHER PRESENTERS: LARRY BOUTERIE; VICKY EICHER; lion. Let’s put that number in perspec- publicans, Independents and Democrats
DAVID KATZ; LIZ MARSHALL; GARY POWELL; RICK SEAMAN tive. In 2017 the entire gross domestic share some values. We all want candi-
product for the United States was $19.4 dates who are:
trillion. So, we are to believe that ex- • Forthright, who tell us what they
OPE
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Let us consider whether Republican darkly, chuckled about was the “a chicken for us! (Not just for the ultra-wealthy or Why Republicans should
congressional candidate Denver Riggle- in every pot” promise. While regularly for corporations.)
man meets these standards. chanting the values of truth, fact and A moral nation provides healthcare for vote for a Democrat
Forthright? No. According to Vote- trust, our political leaders’ actions speak all people – not just for the wealthy! A President Kennedy called on Ameri-
Smart.org, a respected non-partisan site, louder than words. Simply replacing one moral nation protects people with pre- cans to “Ask not what your country can
Riggleman has refused to provide his po- Republican with another won’t correct existing conditions. Elderly, middle class do for you, but rather what can you do
sitions on 11 of 15 major election issues the problem. The “old boys” network and poor people are not disposable! for your country.” The call to service was
posed to him. Why would a candidate ensures a “go along to get along” reality. A government of billionaires for bil- the recognition that government func-
hide where he stands on issues like cam- While some 130 million Americans lionaires is not the nation our founding tions best when citizenry is engaged and
paign finance, federal support for renew- are impacted by pre-existing conditions, fathers envisioned. A government with united.
able energy, or immigration reform? the Republicans have, thankfully, failed no checks and balances is not the nation President Trump has said this elec-
Honest? No. Riggleman’s TV ads distort to remove the ACA requirement after our founding fathers envisioned. tion is about him. Unfortunately it is,
Cockburn’s positions on major issues. some 70 attempts. Now they tell us they For all these reasons, Tim Kaine and and voters are rightfully questioning
He says she supports open borders. She favor keeping pre-existing condition pro- Leslie Cockburn have earned my vote the wisdom of supporting represen-
has never said this. One of his ads states, tections. I wonder why. this election. tatives that are unwilling to stand up
“She hates America,” a reckless charge Every working household was to have against him. Sadly the current structure
that need not be dignified by rebutting it. seen a $4,000 benefit from the Great Sallie Ross of Republican leadership has capitu-
He claims he is independent and owned Conservative Tax Cut (on borrowed Palmyra lated entirely to Trump’s demands in a
by nobody, but he takes money from money), yet most haven’t. So now they’re recognition that without doing so the
party will be too divided to hold control
corporations like the Koch Brothers who promising a “new” 10 percent tax cut for Truth or consequences? of Congress. However, should Republi-
obviously expect a return on their invest- working families. I wonder why.
Readers may recall the television hit, cans prevail, we can expect it will only
ment. Taking care of our vets is of critical
Truth or Consequences. Contestants were further embolden Trump as he actively
Understands complexity? No. In concern yet, managed by the Mar-a-Lago
asked a question and then, if answered exploits the dysfunction in Washington.
another TV ad, Riggleman says he will Gang, some 300,000 vets are waiting for
incorrectly, the “consequence” would be Our president, in his unbridled pursuit
“fight against regulations, burdensome their overdue GI Bill benefits. The Vet-
performing an embarrassing stunt. of power and his insatiable greed, thinks
taxes and a government always in your erans Choice program begun under the
So what are the consequences now nothing of lying to the American public
way.” This is the kind of simplistic think- Obama administration yet highly touted
when our leaders, and specifically the on a daily basis, dividing us by promot-
ing we do not need in Washington. Many by the current White House is yet to be
president, think nothing of lying to the ing fear, hate and xenophobia, debasing
regulations ensure our health and safety. implemented. I wonder why.
constituents they have been elected to the office of the presidency, and emascu-
Taxes are the way we pay for all the ser- Bipartisanship is only possible when
serve? Does it matter that in the first 600 lating the Republican Party by making a
vices of the federal government, includ- there is a balance of power. It’s time to
days of his presidency Donald Trump lied farce of their core values. Let’s face it, Re-
ing his Department of Defense consult- restore that essential balance. It’s time to
or misled us 5,000 times as documented publican leadership has failed to check
ing fee. Is government really “always elect Leslie Cockburn our 5th District rep-
in the Washington Post’s Fact Checker Trump’s worst impulses.
in the way” when it defends us against resentative.
database? They seem to forget today’s In Kennedy’s last speech, which he
foreign threats, tests our drugs and food,
technology makes it easy to search for never gave due to his assassination, he
builds highways and bridges, protects John Neighbours
and sort through misstatements by any wrote: “Neither the fanatics nor the
our air and water? Cost-benefit analysis Lake Monticello
politico from either party. faint-hearted are needed. And our duty
is standard practice in deciding whether
And the consequences from the presi- as a party is not to our party alone, but to
to fund a program, but Riggleman regu-
larly opposes programs like Medicare for Sign vandalism is an attack dent’s followers who hold the Bible so the nation, and, indeed, to all mankind.
dear but look the other way as he com-
All, or $15 minimum wage, or tuition- on free speech pletely disregards the sanctity of the
Our duty is not merely the preservation
free first two years of college, solely on of political power but the preservation
Unfortunately, Fluvanna is starting to Ten Commandments and the teachings
cost without weighing their benefits. of peace and freedom. So let us not be
experience vandalism of political cam- of Jesus? I suppose cheating on three
We need an honest representative who petty when our cause is so great. Let us
paign signs. Two large Kaine-Cockburn wives, mocking the disabled, minorities,
is forthright, honest and understands not quarrel amongst ourselves when our
signs on private property have been van- and women who have been sexually as-
complexity. nation’s future is at stake. Let us stand to-
dalized. Also, one young man was found saulted, showing no empathy for those
Denver Riggleman does not measure gether with renewed confidence in our
defacing Republican signs. It should be fleeing violence and persecution, and
up. cause – united in our heritage of the past
pointed out that in Virginia stealing or refusing to strongly and unequivocally and our hopes for the future – and deter-
vandalizing political signs is considered denounce white supremacists now only
William E. Sypher mined that this land we love shall lead all
to be a violation of free speech, thus gets an eye roll or a “that’s just who he
Barboursville mankind into new frontiers of peace and
constituting a class 1 misdemeanor and is.” Would you replace WWJD with What abundance.”
upon conviction possibly resulting in up Would Donald Do? I think not. When you take to the ballot on Nov.
Bipartisanship requires to one year in jail and a $2,500 fine. If Hours after Cesar Sayoc sent a pipe 6, no matter your party affiliation, I ask
the threat of penalty is not enough, we bomb to CNN, Trump responded by at-
balance of power should remind one another that in a free tacking the media. Is it now okay for a
that you consider what kind of America
Well, the earth hasn’t really shaken you wish to live in: Trump’s chaos or
country people have constitutional rights party’s leader to be on the same page as
that much, but a virtual tsunami of mis- Kennedy’s vision of America?
to express their opinions. Regardless of a domestic terrorist? What are the con-
information, distortion of selective fact, party affiliation, we need to respect each sequences for emboldening the danger-
and outright lying is seemingly over- Tony O’Brien
other’s rights to express support for our ous?
whelming us. It must be election time. Lake Monticello
candidates. I do not want a president to act pres-
For those of us old enough and for- Vandalism of political signs is not idential, I want him or her to be presi-
tunate enough to have spent evenings free speech. Such vandalism constitutes dential. And I do not want members of
around the kitchen table while our fore- violent violation of free speech. If there Congress to think that if they put a few
bears shared their reminiscences of the is knowledge of the individuals who extra dollars in our pockets it is okay to
Great Depression and our overwhelming have committed this vandalism, I suggest disregard Russian meddling in our elec-
victories of WWII, one consistent theme reporting this information to the sheriff’s tions, ignore the rule of law, deny climate
seemed to predominate: togetherness. office or the Fluvanna Electoral Board. change, or use fear and unsubstantiated
I choose to believe that we’ve neither falsehoods as a political strategy.
forgotten nor lost the togetherness and George Coussoulos If you answered a question incorrectly
simple humanitarian goodwill that im- Lake Monticello on Truth or Consequences, “Beulah the
pelled us, for the mutual benefit of all, Buzzer” would sound loud and clear.
friends and former foes, to help restore Vote, and send a loud and clear message
the equilibrium. Vote for liberty and justice that the consequence of your actions is For Easy Recipes and Ideas for
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Palmyra @ Rt. 15 & Rt. 53 voters pass the proposed meal tax. impact vendors who come in from
13027 JAMES MADISON HIGHWAY The Board of Supervisors voted in outside the county for events like Old
434 589-8412 August to put an ordinance on the No- Farm Day, but churches and other non-
qOPENr vember ballot for a meal tax of up to 4 profits holding bake sales or other food-
Monday - Saturday percent. heavy fundraisers would be excluded.
6:30 am to 7 pm To begin to prepare local businesses for Nichols projects $300,000 to $600,000
Sunday- 9am to 5 pm what will happen should the ordinance in annual revenue if the ordinance is ap-
pass, Chamber President Rudy Garcia or- proved by the voters.
Daily Deli lunch & Dinner Specials
ganized and led sessions throughout the If it does pass, Garcia and Sheridan
day Wednesday. He was joined by Com- outlined the steps businesses would
GROCERY SPECIAL
Chicken of the Sea Tuna 5 oz. ........... .89¢
DELI missioner of Revenue Mel Sheridan and
County Administrator Steve Nichols.
need to take before the meals tax would
go into effect July 1, 2019.
Duncan Hines Classic Cake Mixes 15.25 oz. .99¢
SPECIALS
Boars Head Smoked Turkey...... $7.99 lb. “Mel and I got together and said we Most of that preparation involves
Essential Everyday Baking Chips 12 oz. 2/$3 Wunderbar German Bologna ... $2.99 lb. need to let people know what this means making sure affected foods are properly
Essential Everyday Evaporated Milk 12 oz. .79¢ Land O Lakes Sharp American Cheese $4.99 lb. and how it will affect them,” Garcia ex- coded to add the tax within businesses’
Hanover Kidney Beans 40 oz............ $1.99 Redskin Potato Salad ............... $2.99 lb. plained during the afternoon session. point-of-sale systems.
Idaho Spuds 3.7 oz. .............................89¢ Freshly Baked Egg Twist Rolls ..6/$1.99 Eleven people in all attended the three The state has a detailed list of what
Quaker Crispy Mini Rice Cakes 3 oz. .99¢ Glazed Lemon or Old Fashioned Ring Cake 26 oz. $6.99
Essential Everyday Foam Plates 40 ct..99¢
sessions, said Garcia. About half of them items are considered “prepared” foods
were business owners who would be im- and which are excluded. For example,
DAIRY & FROZEN MEAT DEPT. SPECIALS pacted by the tax and the other half were a prepared sandwich would be subject
USDA Choice Tenderaged Beef
Kraft American Cheese 12 oz. ........ $2.49 Boneless Ribeye Steaks .......... $9.99 lb. interested taxpayers. The county has to the tax, but an accompanying bag of
Blue Bonnet Margarine 1 lb............... .79¢ Eye of Round Steaks ................ $3.79 lb. estimated that about 21 Fluvanna busi- chips or a fountain drink would not.
Dannon Activia 4 pack ....................... 2/$5 Eye of Round Roasts..................$3.69 lb. nesses would be affected by the tax. Sheridan’s office will set up an elec-
Gold Peak Tea 52 oz........................... 2/$4 Fresh Stew Beef....................... $3.99 lb. The biggest concern of the business tronic form that businesses will fill in
Banquet Pot Pies 7 oz. .......................89¢ Assorted Pork Chops ................. $2.99 lb. owners who attended and asked ques- each month. “You tell us ‘we did this
Gorton Fish Sticks and Fillets 11 oz. ... $3.99 Fresh Pork Boston Butts ............ $1.99 lb. tions was how the meals tax would amount of money’ and you send in the
Red Baron Pizzas 23 oz. ......................3/$10 Perdue Valu Pack Drumsticks ...$1.19 lb. impact their operations. “I think the check,” he said.
Kemps Sherbert 54 oz. ........................ $2.99 Perdue Valu Pack Thighs ...........$1.19 lb. ones who came in already had an un- As an example, $5,000 worth of pre-
PRODUCE SPECIALS LUNCH & FROZEN derstanding that they were collecting pared food would generate $200 in taxes,
Dole Salad Kits 4 varieties ................ $2.99 Smithfield Sliced Bacon 1 lb. ........ $3.99 and remitting taxes for the regular sales payable to the county.
Red or Yellow Peppers .............. $1.49 lb. Johnsonville Breakfast Sausage Links or Patties. 12 oz. $2.99 tax,” said Garcia. “They wanted to under- Garcia said one issue businesses would
Russet Potatoes 10 lb..................... $2.99 Bar S Meat Hot Dogs 1 lb. ............... $1.49 stand if they were going to be able to do face would be an increase in credit card
Yellow Squash .......................... $1.29 lb. Fast Bite Sandwiches 5 oz. ................99¢ it online.” processing fees. Most processors charge
Seedless Red Grapes ................ $1.49 lb. Philly All Beef Sandwich Steaks 9 oz. $2.49 In contrast, the “overriding concern” a percentage on each transaction. If
Ready to Eat Bananas..................49¢ lb. Arctic Shores Shrimp 31-20 ct. 2 lb. ... $9.99 of the non-business affiliated taxpayers transactions rise 4 percent, so will the
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in attendance was where “the money processing fees.
Tuesday is $ 5 is going to go once the tax comes in,” “The mechanics are not hard,” said
Wine Tasting Garcia said. Sheridan. “It’s just if the citizens want to
Wonderoast Friday, Nov. 2 3-6 pm Neither the Chamber nor the county
has taken an official position on the meal
do it.”
Whether citizens decide to do it is
tax. The county is prohibited by law from an open question. Sheridan added that
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Chicken Thursday! voicing its opinion, and the Chamber has many meals tax proposals have to go up
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6.99! DECEMBER 13 decided to remain neutral. for vote multiple times before passing.
9am-4pm About half of Virginia’s 95 counties
and all 38 independent cities have insti-
If this proposal fails on Election Day
(Nov. 6), the Board of Supervisors will
BEER KEGS Avail. w/48 Hrs. Notice Virginia Department
of Motor Vehicles
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Counties are capped at a 4 percent tax, dinance.
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Bevilacqua talks about passion for
singing
BY MADELINE OTTEN
CORRESPONDENT
ENJOY tary hospital. A year after
Bevilacqua was born, his
“I went and they took me in as a
friend,” said Bevilacqua. “That is where
your family moved to Paris,
France.
I met their daughter, Linda. She was 18
and had a boyfriend. Nothing happened
LIFE! At the young age of
10, Bevilacqua tried out
for Les Petits Chanteurs
à la Croix de Bois (Little
between us because she had a boyfriend,
but we stayed in contact for all of those
years.”
Bevilacqua stayed in the United States
Call Today Singers of the Wooden
Cross), a famous boys’
choir founded in 1907.
After landing a spot, he
for a year singing in Greenwich Village,
New York, as well as French cafés
throughout New York City before he
moved back to Paris.
• Chiropractic Care spent the next four years During these years in Paris, both Bevi-
• Corrective Exercises traveling and singing lacqua and Linda each married and
• Lifestyle Advice around the world with the had children. He continued to sing and
• Dry Needling choir. record in order to support his family. It
• Essential Oils Bevilacqua describes was not until years later when both his
• X-Rays himself as a cosmopolite, and Linda’s marriages ended that Linda
• Postural Screenings which is someone who took the opportunity to call Bevilacqua.
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“She finally met me years later when
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us,” said Bevilacqua. “That is what I call
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9 Centre Ct, Palmyra Lake Monticello resident Jean-Jacques While living in Paris Bevilacqua con-
The two celebrated their marriage Nov.
M,W, & F noon - 6pm Bevilacqua has been captivated by music tinued to sing professionally for 20 years
ever since he was kid. Bevilacqua was 15, 1997.
TUE 6:30am - noon in addition to writing lyrics and playing
born in the French Republic of Upper Bevilacqua now owns a handyman
THUR 8am - noon the guitar and piano. He performed in
business in Fluvanna called Your Man
Rick Wells DC SAT 9-11 am Volta in Africa. His father was a military cafés all throughout Paris and traveled to
colonel and the comptroller of the mili- Friday and has been working with houses
resorts to sing in cabarets. Today, he still
for over 11 years. He services the Fluvan-
plays both instruments and sings with re-
The Fluvanna Community Singers na and Albemarle areas and his duties
#1
corded background music.
Fluvanna Review 11-01-18 Issue
Christmas Concert Bevilacqua’s enjoys all styles of music.
include power washing, roofing and
siding, kitchen and bathroom remodel-
Friday, December 7th at 7:30 pm “I like the Beatles and think of them
as one of the most creative bands,” he ing and much more. His favorite part of
Saturday, December 8th at 3:00 pm the job involves staining and painting.
said. “Some of my influences are French
artists like Charles Aznavour, Serge Lama, Continuing his passion for music, Bev-
2018-2019 Season at Carysbrook Performing Arts Center Michel Sardou, and a lot more.”
However, Bevilacqua has a preference
ilacqua takes every opportunity that he
can get to perform. He performs a couple
of times of month for family and friends,
Langden Mason’s Present Company Excluded for island and tropical music.
at weddings, and for other celebrations.
His preference of music led him to the
November 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18 Island of Barbados where he performed In his free time, he enjoys studying the
Friday and Saturday at 7:30 • Sunday at 3:00pm at the Hilton Hotel. What he did not meaning of life, especially the power of
On October 31st, 1964, the Who’s Who of Hollywood elite know was that this moment changed his the subconscious and law of attraction.
gather at an exclusive California bungalow for stiff cocktails
life forever. He had met and befriended For more information on Bevilac-
and saucy conversation. The evening ends in apparent murder,
four dead by poisoning. No suspects. Fast forward to October a couple that traveled to the island from qua’s upcoming shows, to find out about
31st, 1984. A tenacious real estate agent finds herself pushing
New Jersey who are now his in-laws. having him perform at a function for
the sale of the notorious bungalow, where a thick veil of mur-
der still lingers. This dark comedy promises tricks and treats, They invited him to visit them in the you, or about his handyman service,
twists and turns, and plenty of laughs delivered by the most United States and Bevilacqua took the reach out to him at 434-996-5477.
witty and spirited characters ever confined under one roof.
Written by Langden Mason. opportunity.
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