Rappahannock News, October 4, 2007

129th Year ... No. 40 Phone (540) 675-3338 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2007 www.rappnews.com 50 CENTS Photo by E. Raymond Boc “I don’t think being a woman has anything to do with being your sheriff.” Connie Compton Smith Photo by Richard Lykes “Leadership does not have any age barrier. You’re either a leader or you’re not.” J.C. Welch Photo by E. Raymond Boc “You don’t go in as sheriff and make massive changes right off the bat.” Chris Williams Sheriff s forum draws packed house By Kevin Allen Rappahannock News Staff Writer A standing-room-only crowd of some 250 people packed into the Rappahannock County High School Auditorium on Tuesday evening to meet the three candidates hoping to be the county’s next sheriff Lt. Connie Compton Smith, Sgt. J.C. Welch and Maj. Chris Williams were on the spot for nearly two hours as the three candidates talked about their experience in law enforcement, - described their hopes for the sheriff’s office and answered questions submitted by Rappahannock citizens. This is the first time in more than 30 years that Rappahannock has had a sheriff’s race without an incumbent, and citizens seemed interested to learn more about the three homegrown candidates vying for the office. John Fox Sullivan, a magazine publisher and member of the Washington Town Council, acted as moderator for the event. He asked several basic questions about the candidates’ vision for the office, some Voter information Tuesday is the last day to register to vote in the Nov. 6 election. Individuals must be registered in the precincts in which they live to be eligible to vote. \The Rappahannock County Registrar’s Office is open from 8 am. Is 4 p.m. on weekdays, but the office wBf be dosed on Monday in observance of Columbus Day. The office is located at 262A Gay Street in the Town of Washington. # The last day to vote by absentee ballot is Nov. 3. The registrar’s office will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Oct 27, and Saturday Nov. 3, for registered voters who need to vote by absentee fcaitot Call 675-5380 tor more information. hypothetical questions about how they would handle more or less funding and gave the three sheriff hopefuls a chance to respond to how they are stereotyped by county residents. The three candidates, sitting in the building where all of them attended high school, professed some similar philosophies Tuesday. All three of them emphasized the value of ongoing training for sheriffs office employees, promised to minimize the office's budget and the tax burden on citizens and establish a closer connection with the community. Smith, the lead investigator for the Rappahannock County Sheriffs Office, seemed relaxed and humorous while maintaining her image as a tough > rm able police officer who has Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Kevin Allen The Rappahannock Nonprofit Center has plans to transform The Schoolhouse in Sperryville into a community center called The Rappahannock Link. Nonprofit Center presents new vision for Schoolhouse By Kevin Allen Rappahannock News Staff Writer The Schoolhouse in Sperryville may be about to undergo another transformation. • The former school building, which later became the Sperryville Emporium and a restaurant and retail space for Sunnyside Farms, is being eyed as the site for a new community center called The Rappahannock Link. The plan was approved by The Rappahannock Nonprofit Center's Board of Directors last month and presented to the Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors on Monday. The Link’s representatives said they are not asking the supervisors for specific amounts of money right now, but said the county’s support is important to making the project a success. The RNPC was established in Rappahannock News P.O. Box 59 Washington, Va. 22747 (540) 675-3338 (540) 675-3088 (fax) 4 June 2005 to help nonprofit organizations in the county improve and attract more resources to carry out SMBOS,PageA5 served the RCSO for nearly 20 years. The 40-year-old Amissville resident was the first woman in the county to be a patrol officer, the only female deputy in the office for 16 years and now hopes to be Rappahannock’s first female sheriff But she downplayed the attention being paid to her gender. “I don’t think me being a woman should matter,” she said. “It hasn’t mattered in the cases I’ve been involved in. ... I feel that I am capable of making the right decisions and I’m confident I will make the right decisions as your sheriff" Smith promised that as sheriff she would surround herself with capable people who are not afraid to speak up and offer their ideas. She also talked about her experience investigating cases and training other deputies. As a matter of fact, she trained Welch during his first night on the job at the RCSO nearly nine years ago. Welch was a Rappahannock road deputy for four years and has worked in the Culpeper Police Department for nearly five years. He emphasized his education and experience with larger police departments as preparing him to be sheriff. Of the three candidates, the 31-year-old Sperryville resident is popularly perceived as the candidate who most embodies change for the office. In response to a question about whether he is mature enough to be sheriff Welch said that is an issue he has faced all his life. He said he attended Radford University and earned a degree in criminal justice to get a leg up on his competition and to someday return to his home county to be sheriff “I have a young face. I'm 31 years of age and I'm ambitious, yes I am," he said. “I’ve always been a leader. ... Leadership does not have any age barrier. You’re either a leader or you’re not." Williams, who as chief deputy is second in command at the RCSO, has job responsibilities that are most similar to those of a sheriff. He See SHERIFF, Page A2 Gilbert to use Allegheny, Dominion contributions to fight power line Speak up The State Corporation Commission is the regulatory agency that decides whether new power-line corridors should be built in Virginia Anyone who has an opinion on Dominion Virginia Power’s proposal to build a new 500,000-volt electric corridor next to an existing set of 500,000-volt lines in Rappahannock and neighboring counties can send comments to the SCC. The address is: Clerk of the State Corporation Commission Document Control Center P.O. Box 2118 Richmond, VA 23218-2118 The case number is PUE-2007-00031 and tie deadline for comments is Dec. 14. State delegate to speak at Hundy festival By Kevin Allen Rappahannock News Staff Writer Del. Todd Gilbert is putting his money where his mouth is. The man who represents Rappahannock County in the State House of Delegates is using campaign contributions from Allegheny Power and uominion Virginia rower to hght the utilities’ proposal to build an additional 500,000-volt electric corridor through the county. Gilbert is scheduled to speak at the Power Line Awareness Festival on Oct. 20 at Jordan River Farm in Huntly. He will also present a check for $750 to the Photo Dy Ricn^ra Ly*es Del. Todd Gilbert. R15th, is scheduled to speak at the Power Line Awareness Festival on Oct. 20 in Huntly. Power-line Landowners Alliance at the event. “He decided a long time ago that he would take the money they’d given to him and devote it to the fight against the power See POWER, Page A3 Mixed media The Packing Shed in Washington wilt be showing the works of artist SaHy Nash. Reception is Sunday. Sm Pag* B1. Open House The Conservation and Research Center in Front Royal is having their annual open house this weekend. See Page A9. Touchdown! Aiquon Newman helped the Panthers to their first victory of the season with a 33-6 win over Timber Ridge. Sm Page A8. Friday night flick RAAC presents “Who Killed the Electric Car?" tomorrow night at .8 p.m. at The Theatre in Washington. Sm Page B1.

County and Town Meetings and Notices •The following will be closed on Monday, Oct 8, in observance of Columbus Day and wil reopen on Tuesday, Oct 9. - Rappahannock County government offices - Rappahannock National Bank -BB&T Bank in Flint H* -Virginia Department of Motor Vehicle customerservice centers •Rapphannock County Pubfic Schools wW be open on Monday, Oct 8. • On Thursday, Oct 4, the Rappahannock County Water and Sewer Authority wi meet at 7:30 p.m. at the Rappahannock County Courthouse on Gay Street • On Tuesday, Oct 9, the Rappahannock Cognty School Board will meet at 7:30 p.m, in the gymtorium at Rappahannock County High School. • On Wednesday, Oct 10, the Washington Town Council will meet at 7:30 p.m. at Town Hall on Gay Street. Highlights from foe agenda indude a wastewater update, consideration of a proposal from Country Water for a new pump, a continued review of foe Historic District Orcfinance, a consideration of a meeting date to review foe draft amendments to the Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances and a presentation on the Regional Commission by the Execute Director Jeff Water. Sunset Hills Form J/Ia FALL HARDY Mountain 2S:Diflerent colors to choose* from Independent School Fair Pre*Kmdevg*rteii ~ Grade 12 M Hosted by tke Afro-American Historical Association Ftimejum admission directors, current pmrtmti mud students of foseroft. Highland, ffig. Loudoun Country Day, Madeira. Notre Dame. Powhatan. 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POSFMASTKR: Send address changes to Rappahannock News. PO. Box 59, Washington. Virginia 22747 Gray Ghost takes two Golds, sweeps International Wine Competition Gray Ghost captured two more gold medals and swept its 9th competition of the year at the Wine Lovers Consumer Competition held in Washington, D.C. the end of August. Gray' Ghost won on every wine entered: Gold medal winners were the 2004 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, and 2006 Melot. Silver medals were awarded to the 2006 Adieu and 205 Reserve Chardonnay. The 2006 Cabernet Franc and 2005 r Cabernet Sauvignon each took bronzes. The Wine Lovers Consumer Competition is sponsored by the Tasters Guild International and is the only competition if its kind in the county. In its second decade, the competition judges are comprised solely of wine consumers. Wines are judged not only on the appeal of aroma and taste, but also on value in price categories. Gray Ghost has historically performed well in this competition, sweeping seven years! In addition to the Tasters Guild International win, Gray Ghost swept Virginia’s annual Governor’s Cup wine competition taking silver on the 2005 Reserve Chardonnay and bronze on the 2004 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon and 2006 Adieu. The Governor’s Cup is the premier wine competition in Virginia. Gray Ghost Winery is located at 14706 Lee Highway in Amissville and can be contacted at 540-937-4869. The tasting room is open Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 11 a. m. to 5 p. m. Sheriff From Page A1 communicated his experience writing grants and wading through a neverending'pile of paperwork required by the office. The 38-year-old Chester Gap man’s position can be perceived as either a negative or a positive. Of the three candidates, he works most closely with the current Sheriff Larry Sherertz. But he also had to put some distance between himself and the incumbent sheriff to show that he is capable of making some changes in the office. “The deputy sheriff has to support the sheriff and the goals and the mission he has for the agency, regardless of whether you like it or don’t,” Williams said. “It does not mean I have the same philosophy or goals for the sherifFs office.” He also cautioned against bringing about too much change all at once to the sheriff’s office. “You don’t go in as sheriff and make massive changes right off the bat. It has to be gradual and you have to have the support of your people," he said. Near the end of the forum, the three candidates had an opportunity to ask a question of the other two. Smith and Williams chose not to ask any questions. Welch, however, made the most of his opportunity. Welch asked why Smith ahd Williams are now talking about their ideas for the sheriff’s office, but had never put those ideas into action during their long tenures in the RCSO. Williams admitted that answering the question was a bit awkward, but continued anyway. “The sheriff and I have agreed to disagree on a lot of different things," he said. “You have to remember that when you work for the sheriff, you work for the sheriff." Smith answered that sometimes she chooses not to voice her opinion because it’s not always the best way to operate in an office. “I don’t always agree with what the sheriff and Chris have to say," she said. “But I have to respect what they do." Several members of the audience said they have not yet decided who they will vote for on Nov. 6. “I didn’t go in with a favorite,* said Joyce Andrews after the forum. *1 narrowed it down to two. I’m still thinking.” The sheriff’s office budget was a main point of concern to several attendees. “I think [the county] needs someone who’s going to watch the budget,” said Rob Dickey. Dickey didn’t go in with a favorite and still doesn’t know who he’ll vote for. “The budget was a main concern to me,” said Clyde Humphrey. “I’m looking to clues as to how much the budget’s going to grow. I didn’t see a great difference on that.” The Castleton man also said he has some more thinking to do before he decides who to vote for. “I think we have three good candidates,” he said. “I haven’t made up my mind yet.” E-mail the reporter at kallen@timespapers.com Rappahannock News Staff Writer Matt Pelkey contributed to this report. Police Briefs Suspect arrested 13 months after robbery More than a year after two masked men barged into an AmissviUe home, threatened a 27-year-old woman in the house and stole $200 from a safe, one of the suspects has been arrested. The robbery occurred around 10:30 p.m. on Aug. 23, "Suwwer Cawp Horrors" ^Haunted Hayrtoe mummy m VtfFiSlM FtUQBMT JlftW Starting October 12 Friday & Saturday Mghto through Saturday. October 27 Swcrn R*y*to* Octoto ( ro# Haitowror ! Cows-N-Com irrtersedion of 28 & Germantown Rd Just 3 miles north of aeoieJononRr28 5225 Collett Rood. Midkmd VA 540-439-4806 Look for the Giant Ear ofComSto! Tickets Available On-line $10°° per person Includes Hayride, Corn Maze, Haunted Barn, Play Area, Campfire, Activities and Morel . Plenty of Pumpkins! * JenaeaMeyFnlM&SeCadnf^ Nijifeliarcafin Sit, rata, ojgytlM athtnmirmt j tn a 2006, on Rollins Ford Road. The victim said the men were wearing masks made from panty hose and one of them had a pistol. Several other people were visiting the woman’s home at the time and they fled when the robbers entered the house. Rappahannock County Sheriff’s Office Lt. Connie Smith investigated the incident and sent a description of the perpetrator’s vehicle to sheriff’s offices in surrounding counties. On Monday, a member of the Culpeper County Sheriff’s Office called the RCSO to say they had the suspect in custody. Steven John Chant, 30, of Jefiersonton, was arrested and charged with four felony counts. He is being held in the Culpeper County Jail and is awaiting additional charges from the Culpeper County Sheriff’s Office and the U.S. Marshals. The other suspect in the case is still at large. Domestic dispute Paul Franklin Wiley, 64, of 213 Rock Mills Road in Woodville, was arrested at 12:30 a.m. Tuesday and charged with brandishing a firearm and assault and battery of a family member. A warrant for his arrest was issued Sunday, but the RCSO was unable to locate him until Tuesday morning DUI in Sperryville Daniel Key McMahon, 51, of 381 Swindler Hollow Road in Sperryville, was arrested at 8:40 p.m. Saturday for driving under the influence of alcohol and refusing to take a sobriety test. Deputy Daniel Coffey of the RCSO made the arrest. . Breaking and entering Nathaniel D. Corbin, 21, of 3677 Slate Mills Road, was arrested on Sept. 26 and charged with three felonies and one misdemeanor for two incidents that occurred on Sept. 20 and 21. Corbin allegedly broke into a nearby house on Slate Mills Road on consecutive days and stole some alcohol and jewelry. Some of the items have since been recovered, Sheriff Larry Sherertz said. Sgt. Mark Currence was the arresting officer in the case. — Compiled by Kevin Allen Home and land transfers These Rappahannock County home and land transfers were recorded in the Rappahannock County Circuit Court Clerk’s office between Sept. 24 and Sept. 28. To find Financial IVoblems? Bankruptcy May Help! • Too Many Bills • Harassing Phone Calls • Collection Suit* • Auto Repossession • Wage Garnishments • Home Foreclosures We are a debt relief agency. We help people file for bankruptcy refief under the bankruptcy code. Earl J. Oberbauer, Jr. Attorney At Law 540-8298900 • 1-800434-3059 FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION transfers in other Northern Virginia counties, visit www.timespapers.com. (Please note that only the first person named as the grantor or grantee is listed.) Hampton District Stephen Low and Wife to Peter Selfridge, 4.9205 acres, $200,000, tax map: 17-7. Jackson District Vivian N. Yancey to Vivian N. Yancey and Trustee, 12.8166 acres, $0, tax map: 4267A. Piedmont District Larry D. Sheppard and Wife to Beatrice J. Sheppard, .66 acres, $0, tax map: 38A-1-60B. Wakefield District Roy Alan Knighting ami Wife to David B. Morfit ami Wife, BRME, $13,500, tax map: IB-1-2-23. Correction In the Sept 27 edition of the Rappahannock News, a photo of Bertukan Kassa at Ted RaHegatta’s Eatery in SperryviBe was attributed to the wrong photographer. The photo was taken by Rally . Scovie.

Hearing examiner considers request to delay power line review schedule Y: .V ■ By Don Del Rosso Rappahannock News Staff Writer The State Corporation Commission soon will learn if it will get more time to study Dominion Virginia Power’s proposed transmission line through the Piedmont. SCC hearing examiner Alexander Skirpan could decide the matter within days. The commission staff wants to postpone review-related deadlines because of the “complex and novel” nature of Dominion’s application for a the 500,000-volt line. Its requested extensions range from about a month to 60 days. Case participants or respondents, including Fauquier County, Piedmont Environmental Council (PEC) and Dominion, this week filed responses to the SCC staff extension request. Fauquier County and PEC backed the staff. But Dominion suggested a series of alternatives. Dominion believes the SCC staff should be allowed a two-week extension to file its testimony on Nov. 19, instead of the 60 days it requested. A 60-day extension would push the SCC staff testimony deadline to Jan. 8, 2008. Dominion wants the existing deadline for respondent testimony to the application to remain unchanged at Oct. 9. The SCC staff recommended a Dec. 4 deadline for such testimony. Dominion wants a two-week extension to rebut testimony from PEC, Fauquier, Rappahannock and others who oppose the project. Its proposed rebuttal deadline would Dfec. 17, rather than Feb. 5, as suggested by the SCC staff. PEC Spokesman Bob Lazaro snickered at the idea that Dominion believes it deserves extra rebuttal time but that the respondents still would need to meet their existing testimony filing deadline. “It’s all about Dominion,” said Lazaro, laughing. “They make Scrooge look like a spendthrift.” The SCC schedule also calls for a Jan. 14, 2008 evidentiary hearing in Richmond. But staff wants it postponed until Feb. 25, 2008. Dominion believes it should be held on Feb. 4. In an interview before Dominion filed its response to the SCC staff extension request, utility spokesman Jim Norvelle said “requests for delays are not uncommon in the regulatory framework.” They can be initiated by any of the partici pants, Norvelle said. “Usually, the, delays are not forever,” he said. ; But a postponement of the existing SCC schedule would make it increasingly difficult for Dominion to build and put in operation of the proposed line. The company insists the line must be operational by summer 2011 to avoid potential “rolling blackouts” in Northern Virginia. Review delays may mean line construction line delays, Norvelle said. “So (Dominion’s) schedules are getting compressed, while the deadline of summer 2011 has not moved,” he said. Dominion understands why the SCC staff wants to give its 1,000-plus page application “additional consideration,” Norvelle said. “We’re ready to move forward with whatever the hearing examiner decides to do.” However, he emphasized that the company’s “still on track” to proceed with the existing review schedule. PEC believes it makes sense to postpone the review process for the reasons the SCC staff cited, Lazaro said. “It is ‘novel and complex.’ That’s something we’ve been saying for some time.” He shied away from saying whether the staff request might bode ill for Dominion. “I don’t read anything into it, other than the staff is saying we need more time to do our job,” Lazaro. "You don’t want to presume what they’re thinking.” PEC, other organizations, local governments and area residents consider the proposed line unnecessary to meet Northern Virginia’s future electricity needs. They believe Dominion can satisfy such demand through infrastructure upgrades, new technology and conservation. In a recent report, PEC identified what it views as shortcomings in Dominion’s rationale for the new line and solutions to the demand for more electricity. Dominion agrees conservation and new technology will play important roles in plans to satisfy power requirements. However, such measures won’t preclude the need for the proposed line, which would fink substations near Winchester and near Areola in Loudoun County. 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Who violates any provision of »>■« chapter; m; Who erects, modifies, or uses any building or who uses any land, in violation of any site plan, permit or Who violates any provisions of Article 7, Chapter 22 of Title 1&2 of the Code of Virginia for which onnthrr penalty is not specifically provided; or. than $13Wk Proceeding under this paragraph shad not restrict or Kant any other reaoedy available under the law. At the time of its adoption this paragraph incorporated the miima penalties afiowed to be imposed by &15.2-2286 of the Code of Virginm. In the event fbtwe landmmt to §15.2-22** of the Code of Virgima allows tar greater or additional penalties, then any snch greater or addfimnnl prnohm shaM he This proposed amendment shall be considered by the Rappahannock County Planning Commission at a public hearing to be held on Wednesday. October 17,2M7 at 7-J8PM at the Courthouse in Washington, Virginia. All interested persons are invited to attend and to make comment on this amendment or to mail such comments to the County Administration and Zoning Office. PO Box 519, Washington, VA 22747. Power From Page A1 line,” said Gary R. Frink, Gilbert’s legislative director. Of the many organizations and jurisdictions battling the proposed power lines, Gilbert chose to donate to the PLA. “We’re very pleased and we think it’s a natural place for him to make that donation,” said Gale Johnson, a Huntly resident and chairman of the PLA. “Beyond the monetary contribution, we think it’s very symbolic and will send a message far and wide.” Gilbert has been a vocal opponent of the power-line proposal. In August, he spoke at a State Corporation Commission hearing about the issue in Front Royal. The delegate urged the commissioners that, if the new electric corridor is authorized, the lines should be buried to maintain the scenic beauty of the area. Rappahannock residents have long worked diligently to maintain their beautiful piece of the world,” he said. “Let the ratepayers who will use the energy pay to bury the line, so that we can maintain the natural beauty of Rappahannock County.” Gilbert, a Republican, represents the 15th District, which includes Page, Rappahannock and Shenandoah counties and part of Rockingham County. Of those jurisdictions, the power line is only proposed to go through Rappahannock. Although he is running unopposed for reelection in November, Gilbert has raised $23,877 so far in the 2007 election cycle, according to the Virginia Public Access Project. Dominion contributed $500 toward that total and Allegheny contributed $250. Neither company gave any money to his first campaign in 2005. Dominion has contributed $434,648 to Virginia politicians so far in 2007, according to the VPAP. The only groups that have donated more are the Democratic Party of Virginia and the Senate Leadership Trust, a Republican organization. Allegheny has contributed $9,150 to commonwealth politicians this year. Johnson said the PLA is nearing its initial fund-raising goal of $150,000. “We know we’re going to need more money than that, so we need to continue our fund-raising efforts,” Johnson said. “We need the financial support of the community and their commitment to fighting the line.” More at the festival The Power Line Awareness Festival will feature much more than Gilbert’s speech. The event will also include several other speakers and bands, alternativeenergy presenters, food provided by Rae’s Place and Harmany Highlands, wine from Rappahannock Cellars and tours of Jordan River Farm owner Cory Koral’s solar-powered house. The entire event will be powered by Richmond-based DTI Solar. Jordan River Farm is a 328-acre organic farm that already has one set of Dominion’s 500,000-volt power lines crossing it. At dusk, festival-goers will gather under the power lines. Participants can bring their own 3-foot-long fluorescent light bulbs, which will illuminate from the stray energy emitted by the lines. Festival organizers are charging $5 per person for admission to cover the costs of the event. If any money is left over, it will be donated to the PLA. Organizers are still looking for volunteers and accepting sponsors for the event. For more information, call 636-4775 or visit www.powerlineawareness.com. E-mail the reporter at kallen@timespapers.com Join us for a beautiful day of horse racing, tailgating and fun including a Porsche Sports Car Exhibit Races Run Ram or Shine. Gates Open 10 a.m. first of the Seven Races 1 p.m For Tents, Reserve Tailgate Spaces. More Information or to Purchase Tickets Call 540-347-2612 or visit www.vagoldcup.com. 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Editorial & Opinion -—3Rappafjannocfe i^etosEstablished 1877 An Independent Newspaper Published Every Thursday ARTHUR W. ARUNDEL, PUBUSHER Anita L. Sherman, Editor Peter W. Arundel, President * John T. Toler, Executive Vice President Jan Clatterbuck, Office Manager To Subscribe Phone (540) 675-3338 BY MAIL: $21 a year in Rappahannock County . $27 a year elsewhere in the United States Back Copies: Recent 2 months, 50 cents Older copies to 1960, $5 (as available) Office: 249 Main Street, Washington. Va. Mailing address: P.O. Box 59 Washington, Va. 22747-0059 Telephone (540) 675-3338 Fax: (540) 675-3088 e-mail: asherman@timespapers.com Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday Member, Audit Bureau of Circulations www.rappnews.com Our View Making the link liff Miller’s Schoolhouse in Sperryville may be undergoing an epiphany. If all goes according to Vy plan, the building will be used to house the county’s nonprofit organizations as well as be a venue for many community events . County visionaries see it as a possible gateway to the Shenandoah and a Visitor’s Center. It’s to be named The Rappahannock Link It’s about time. Cliff has been very generous in letting numerous groups hold functions in the building that has once housed Kobe-beef burgers, an upscale market and, most recently, a restaurant and bar. It’s the perfect location for something vibrant in* the county. There is ample parking and the rooms are large and inviting. It is to Miller’s credit that he has waited for just the right venue for his Schoolhouse. All along, he’s wanted it to be for, by and of the community and it appears through several months of patience and desire for something innovative and inspiring, that the time for the Schoolhouse has come. Thank you John! The auditorium at the Rappahannock County High School was packed on Tuesday evening. “This says so much about this community,” said Kevin Adams of the Gay Street Inn., “that they would come out in these numbers for this event.” “I haven’t see so many, I believe this could be a record,” echoed Henry Gorfein. The crowd filled the chairs and lined up across the back as well as down the sides. They came out to hear the three candidates for sheriff - Lt. Connie Smith, Sgt. J.C. Welch and Maj. Chris Williams. Those candidates were grilled by Washington resident John Fox Sullivan. They were also gently treated as well and at one point, Sullivan asked that the parents, spouses and loved ones of the three candidates stand up. All got a rousing applause. “You all need to be very proud,” said Sullivan, “we have three fine candidates here.” An able adlibber, Sullivan mixed tough questions with humorous asides. Conservations that evening and going into Wednesday morning at the Country Cafe and over on. U.S. 211 at the Rappahannock National Bank have county residents abuzz with who will be elected in November. It promises to be a close contest. Sullivan is to be commended for his role in making the Rappahannock News sheriff forum the success that it was. Thank you John and thank you to the residents of Rappahannock who came out, not only to hear, but to support the efforts of these three stellar candidates. Photo by E. Raymond Boc John Fox Sullivan served as moderator for the sheriff ’s forum Tuesday evening. Photo by E. Raymond Boc Standing room only Tuesday night’s sheriffs forum brought out families, friends, foes and followers to listen to the three candidates for sheriff - Lt. Connie Smith, Sgt. J.C. Welch and Maj. Chris Williams. The crowd was calm. The questions were candid and the three candidates kept their cool. Election day is November 6. Letters Spend a day at school In response to Roger Cordani and Ron Frazier, I would like to invite them to make an appointment to spend a day at Rappahannock Elementary School. I would like them both to stay the whole day, from 8 a.m. to 3:40 p.m., with the kindergarten class that has 56 students or the first grade class that has 77 students. Go to breakfast with them. Then take them to the restrooms, out to the playground, back to the classroom. Watch them learn their lessons. Take them to lunch, to the restroom, back for lessons, handle a discipline problem, a temper tantrum, a crying fit, a loose tooth, a hurt knee, a potty accident. Oh my - there goes the fire bell - out the door they go. Handle a child who is crying because the bell hurt his ears. And all the while watching 14 - 20 other children, making sure they are okay. A state licensed, nationally accredited day care center is only allowed to have eight children per one adult. An in-home day care center is allowed six children pef one adult, depending 1 upon the ages of the children. We have one adult with a minimum of 14 students. Yet, they want to cut some teachers. If you look at the amount of students in each grade level from K-12, there are only two classes with low numbers — kindergarten and the 8th grade. The rest of the grades have between 63 and 88 students. I do not know about you, but I like the fact that my children are not in a classroom that has 21 - 29 students. That is what it would be if we only had three teachers in each grade level. I like that my children can have more one-on-one attention and that every teacher and aide knows my child by name, and not because he/she cannot behave. Please do not take me wrong, I want to save money for the taxpayers, but cutting teachers and aides is not the way to do it. We have many parents paying $8,330.00 per student to send their children here. Most of them are dbmg so because of the class sizes and the quality of learning. Some, in this county, are sending their children to private schools — Highland ($18,700.00), Notre Dame ($17,085.00), RandolphMacon ($12,482.00) and Wakefield Country Day ($10,620.00). And none of those prices include books or uniform cost. Others are sending their children to small Christian schools that have no athletic programs whatsoever. Moreover, others who are in the education profession take their children to school where they are employed. Others are home schooled or attend Hearthstone, Belle Meade or Montessori schools. If all of the children that reside in this county were to come to Rappahannock County public schools, we would more than likely have a school population of 1,100 students. We cannot make cuts in areas that could be affected in the near future. Who is to say next year's kindergarten class is, not going to have 70 students. If we remove one teacher this year, then we have to re-hire the next and we will have probably lost a good teacher. It was tried before with the current 8th grade class, and it was a nightmare in my opinion. We lost several good teachers because of the switching around and the instability of moving from grade level to grade level. My children personally suffered because of this experiment. Yes, there are cuts that can be made, but not at the students expense. Quoting one enrollment number does not show the whole picture. Spend the day in the life of a teacher or come in and volunteer as I do and see how it goes. Then let me know if you think we should cut a teacher or an aide! Amy Hitt Amissville Shame on you Thave an idea for Mr. J.Cordani and Mr. Frazier and their friends. Why don’t we divide the school age children in our county up and send them to the school system in the closest county from where they live. Those that live closest to Culpeper can go to Culpeper County schools, those that live closest to Front Royal can go to Warren County schools, those that live closest to Madison can go to Madison County schools, and those that live closest to Luray can go to Page County schools. That way you won’t have to spend any of your money to pay taxes to educate die children in Rappahannock County. Both of you should be ashamed to continuously complain about paying taxes for our school system. Dr. Chappell has spent hours upon hours trying to cut the costs in our school system and nothing satisfies you. Mr. Frazier's letter to the editor has shown that he cannot be unbiased and therefore should not be sit ting on the Board of Supervisors. He obviously will use his voting power there to meet his own agenda. Mr. Cordani will spend his money on orange signs and put them all over our beautiful county but doesn't want to spend his money on the education of a child. How much do you think that those signs cost? And by the way, taxes aren’t the reason that our young families have to leave the county; it is the cost of homes and property and high rent that they cannot afford. You have to own property before you pay taxes on it. So why don’t you build some affordable homes for the people in this county. You stick to what you do and let the people that manage the school system do what they do, because you don’t have any idea and when greed gets involved you cannot make an objective decision. Steve Torrance Aausaville Thanks for riding and caring American Road Motorcycles would like to acknowledge the generosity of the community of motorcyclists, who always seem to come through for a great cause such as this one, as well as all the other participants in our Sept. 23 Charity Ride to benefit the family of “Ryan Oyster”. In addition we offer a sincere “Thank You” for the generous gifts given by the following local businesses, primarily located in Rappahannock and Fauquier counties: Marks Motorcycle Leather Works, The Grapevine, Graves Mountain Lodge, Tippi’s Taco House, Country Cookin, The Griffin Tavern, DeVine Royal, Massanutten Canoe Co., Fosters Grille, Grandpa Groovy’s, Carousel, Five Guys, JPs Bar & Grille, Outback Steakhouse, Giant food Warrenton, Molly’s Irish Pub, Rankins Hardware, Auto Zone, Gray Ghost Vineyards, Jerrys Subs & Pizza, Hackleys Store and Steve Herbert. Our sincerest thanks to all. Bill and Ginger Paolicelli American Bond Motorcycles Letters to the Editor We wrlrneari your opinions and comments Letters must be exclusive to the Rappahannock News, must be signed and indude the writer's telephone number and home address which «»» be verified (not for publication). Due to space limitations, published letters are subject to abridgment for length, accuracy »nd clarity. 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Council debates expansion of historic district ordinances By Matt Pelkey Rappahannock News Staff Writer At its meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 10, the Washington Town Council will consider whether to expand rules that govern what town residents can and cannot do to their property. The town council and the Washington Planning Commission are revising Washington’s historic district ordinances, and one feature of the new version of the laws may be that nearly all significant changes to town properties will need town approval. Currently, Washington residents must receive official approval to alter their property only if the changes can be seen from a public street — for instance, a new fence visible from the street would need approval from the Washington Architectural Review Board, but an air conditioning unit tucked behind a house would not. The debated revisions would expand the ordinances to cover changes to property regardless of whether they can be seen from a public street. The town council touched on the hot-button issue at a Sept. 26 meeting scheduled to review a draft of the new historic district ordinances. of a resident’s property. She scoffed at the idea that regulating only what can be seen from a public street would be sufficient. “That’s silly, we’re in a historic town,” she said. “If we’re going to preserve it, I think it’s necessary that we have these rules.” With a keen eye to the legal implications of the ordinances, Henry “Hank” Day recommended at the meeting that the council extend the historic district ordinances to cover all external areas of a resident’s property. Day, a lawyer based in Warrenton, drafted the revised historic district ordinances. Day said that he has not litigated any cases disputing whether an alteration to property could be considered viable from a public road, but it is nonetheless a legally murky issue. He noted that a bush or a tree may hide something from view in the summer, though not in the winter when its leaves have fallen. “It really creates an issue as to what is visible and what isn’t visible,” he said after the meeting. “It’s very subjective.” And ensuring that the revised ordinances place the town on strong legal footing is certainly a concern. the ordinances. In July 2004, the council voted to begin a study to identify historic buildings in Washington. The study was conducted by Cheryl Shepherd of Millennium Preservation Services, a preservation group in Warrenton, and was intended to help inform revisions to the historic district ordinances. Shepherd fielded questions at the council’s meeting last week. The revised historic district ordinances are still in draft form and several steps away from becoming law. The council is also working on new historic district guidelines, which provide suggestions for rulings based on the historic district ordinances. Town Clerk Laura Dodd said that the guidelines are farther from completion than the historic district ordinances. At its next meeting on Oct. 10, the town council will debate whether to expand the ordinances. Other issues that remain unresolved are whether the architectural review board should have a say in what color residents choose to paint their buildings, and whether skylights and solar panels should be exempt from ordinances. personally, Im just opposed to it "Vice Mayor Jean Goodine. said. “Why are we regulating things that are a matter of personal preference for someone?” Town Council member Claudia Mitchell said, “I have not heard one citizen tell me they’re comfortable expanding this to the rest of their building.” But, admittedly playing devil’s advocate, she added, “[i]t makes us a fake storefront in a Hollywood set.” Town Council member Alice Butler took the position that the historic district ordinance should cover all external areas Day represented the Town of Washington after a Flint Hill couple sued the town in 2003. The architectural review board and the town council denied their application to build a house at the edge of town, arguing that it did not fit in with the surrounding buildings. The couple took issue with the restrictions of the historic district ordinance and asked the court to declare them “invalid and unenforceable and void.” The town settled the suit in September 2004 and agreed to pay $75,000 to the couple. In response to the debacle, the town began efforts to revise Before voting on a final version of the ordinances, the town council and the town planning commission must hold a hearing in which members of the public can voice opinion about proposed revisions. No date has yet been set for the public hearing. The town planning commission then would have to make a recommendation to the town council about what revisions the town council should adopt, and the council would then have an opportunity to vote on the changes. The town council could vote on the revised historic guidelines as early as November. Email the reporter at mpelkey@timespapers.com Board of Supervisors roundup By Kevin Allen, Rappahannock News Staff Writer Easement candidate Rappahannock County Administrator John McCarthy presented the Board of Supervisors on Monday with a proposal from the Piedmont Environmental Council to cooperatively hold a conservation easement fin1 a properly at 820 ET. Valley Road. The 55-acre property owned by John F. and Delma A. Bagley fronts a 1.5mile stretch of the Hazel River and sits between two other properties already in easement. Because of a backlog of easement requests at the Virginia Outdoors Foundation, the foundation is focusing on easements of greater than 100 acres. That situation led the board to discuss co-holding smaller, important easements with PEC at its September meeting. McCarthy called the Bagley property a “poster child” of an easement the county may want to consider. He said the land would be a linchpin between two other easements on F.X Valley Road, which is a Virginia Scenic Byway. PEC said the easement would help protect the water quality of the Hazel River, preserve the view from both Shenandoah National Park and F.T. Valley Road and protect important agricultural soil in the county. The supervisors tabled the item. Motorcycle safety Virginia Department of Transportation Administrator David Cubbage said he has met with representatives of the Virginia State Police and the Rappahannock County Sheriff’s Office in an effort to find ways to prevent motorcycle wrecks in the county. VDOT has placed a message board on the side of US. 211 to warn motorcyclists of the dangers of the highway before it starts winding its way up the mountain to Shenandoah National Park. “The idea is to have an informational campaign directly tar geting motorcyclists,” Cubbage The board passed a measure to allow the county administrator, with the approval of a forest warden, to declare a ban on open burning in Rappahannock when dry conditions malm such an activity hazardous. Before Monday, an openburning ban could only be issued by the supervisors. That procedure caused a delayed response to the hazardous conditions. Montpelier tabled The board took no action on a proposal to use the historic Montpelier on F.T Valley Road as an events center. The mansion’s owners Roger and Sophie Scruton applied fin* a special-exception permit for the new use, but forgot to attend the supervisors’ meeting Monday. The application will be on the board’s agenda in November. 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Walk the course mMk Nina, enjtw dcniMt and den school the course with you* horse.. f. 0& :w§ - Chec k - In Meet and * W alk tint - Refreshments - Open Dusk Fire and Rescue volunteers get a tax break By Kevin Allen Rappahannock News StaffWriter The Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved Monday a measure to provide some tax relief for the county’s volunteer fire-and-rescue personnel. Each volunteer will now be able to waive $300 of his or her personal-property tax burden for one personal vehicle. Several fire-and-rescue volunteers were at the board’s public hearing to show their support for the tax-relief measure. “I think it wifi be a valuable tool for retention [of members] and keeping the younger members,” said Frankie Huff of the Flint Hill Volunteer Fire BOS From Page A1 their missions. The Link will be dedicated to fostering interaction and cooperation among Rappahannock’s nonprofit and business organizations, government agencies and local citizens. “At the Living Towns conference that took place at The Schoolhouse a couple months ago, I kept hearing the county planners and administrators and everyone that spoke there calling people to be active in Creating the community they want to reside in in the future,” said Melanie Thornhill Kopjanski, executive director of the RNPC. “And if we aren’t creating what we want, then we will be reacting. The theme I kept hearing is there’s nothing more important than involving as many people as possible in the process.” RNPC hopes to form an advisory board for The I .ink that will include one member from each of the nine key segments of the county: agriculture, arts, business and tourism, conservation and environment, education, fire and rescue, religious and the Board of Supervisors. “My commitment with The Link is we will involve every segment of our county,” Jail decision also delayed The board did not make a decision about whether to join a Regional Jail Authority with Shenandoah and Warren counties. Leaders in those other two counties have not agreed on the wording of documents associated with the authority's formation. Therefore, the supervisors tabled the issue until their November meeting. Appointments The supervisors appointed Jackie Estes as a citizen representative to the Public Safety Committee. John Norman and Margy Day were reappointed to the Recreational Facilities Authority. Daniel Keyser was reappointed to the Rappahannock County Water and Sewer Authority. Department. “I think it will benefit the county, that we may not have to go to a paid force as soon.” Bruce Sloane, treasurer for the Sperryville Volunteer Rescue Squad, agreed. “Every squad is having trouble recruiting volunteers and the volunteers are the people who keep us safe in this county” Sloane said. County Administrator John McCarthy said he built Rappahannock’s fiscal 2008 budget on the assumption that the supervisors would pass the tax-relief measure. He estimates that the county will lose some $30,000 of tax revenue, but that is far less than what a Kopjanski said. “We envision The I .ink as being a community connection point,” Kopjanski said. “I would call it the hub of the wheel where all the spokes come together.” Since its creation more than two years ago, the Nonprofit Center has provided resources and services to nearly 50 organizations. The center has been located in the small building west of The Schoolhouse. “Tve seen what can happen when nonprofits have a chance to work with each other” said Mike Mahoney, president of the RNPC’s Board of Directors. “They share ideas with each other, they make friends, they learn new things ” The Schoolhouse has more than 5,500 square feet of office and meeting space. The building's auditorium can be used for fund-raising events, meetings and dances. The lawn outside affords more space for farmers markets and other functions. Three organizations are already planning to locate their offices in The T.ink and several more are considering moving to the building. Severed organizations are also planning to hold paid fire-and-rescue squad would cost. “I think it would be very beneficial and a thanks," said Wakefield District Supervisor Roger Welch. “It’s a good incentive and they do a great job, and it certainly has my backing," agreed Piedmont District Supervisor Eddie Wayland. McCarthy said he assumes roughly 100 volunteers will qualify for the tax relief. To prevent abuse of the system, the county will keep track of volunteers with the same system they use to provide free county decals for fire-and-rescue personnel. E-mail the reporter at kallen@timenpapern.com events at the building and two junior-senior proms have been scheduled for the site. But The Link is more than just a venue. The RNPC hopes the community center will foster collective action between nonprofit organizations, citizens and local government to preserve and enhance Rappahannock. The building also has the potential to be a Visitors Center and Gateway to Shenandoah National Park. According to documents from the RNPC, the center’s representatives hope to cover most operating costs for The Link with rents and user fees. But they also want to keep those charges low enough to make the space accessible to groups with tight budgets. The center will have to raise some money for start-up costs, the proposal says. 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Saturday is homecoming This week has been a blast. It’s Spirit Week at Rappahannock County High School. Pajama Day on Monday. (I came to school in Hershey Kiss pajama bottoms, and Homer Simpson Slippers.) Twin Day on Tuesday. Decade Day on Wednesday. College Sports and Hat Day on Thursday. (Yes, wearing a hat on this day — and this day only - is legal in school.) And Friday is Blue and Gold Day, culminating with the pep rally, powderpuff football game between the junior and senior girls and bonfire. Saturday, of course, is the football game between visiting Chincoteague at 2 p.m. and the Homecoming Dance that night. This week, I decided to ask various staff members around our school about their Homecoming experiences, and I received the following responses: Scott Stephens (math teacher) was a member of his high school football team at Blacklick Valley Junior and Senior High School in central Pennsylvania near Johnstown. He attended every one of his homecoming dances, and, in his senior year, his football team won the homecoming football game. Stephens attended a school of comparable size to Rappahannock County, with a graduating class of 102. Jim West (history teacher) was a member of his high school football team in Newport News. Teen Talk A.J. Collins The homecoming king was picked out at halftime, and, according to West, “There was a lot of interteam politics. We picked the most deserving player.” In his senior year, the homecoming queen was Travis Taylor. She was West’s elementary school sweetheart, and the two remained close friends for many years. She, sadly, died of cancer seven or eight years ago. Melissa Delcour (English teacher) was a candidate for homecoming queen all four years of her high school career in rural Missouri. There were two homecoming dances at her school, one for football, and one for basketball. Delcour noted that, “Homecoming was a community event. Before the dance, we had a pageant for all queen candidates.” She was only one of four females in her graduating class. There were just 12 students in that graduating class. Kelly Settle (bookkeeper) graduated from Rappahannock County High School before there was a homecoming dance. But, after returning from college to work here starting in See TALK, Page A10 Chappell’s Corner Both schools fully accredited On Sept. 27, the state announced school accreditation ratings for the 2007-08 school year based on testing in 2006-07. For the fifth consecutive year, both RCES and RCHS are fully accredited. RCPS crisis management plans updated School administrators met as planned during August with county emergency staff and law enforcement officials to revise the RCPS crisis management plan. The Rappahannock County Public School Division has established crisis management plans and policies for how all types of potential crises are to be handled. 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Leading the pack By Matt Pelkey Rappahannock News Staff Writer Ian McCool is a competitor, even when he’s running in girls’ shoes. In his past three meets on Wakefield Country Day School’s varsity cross country team, McCool, of Amissville, has placed in the top five spots. On Thursday, Sept. 27, he crossed the finish line first out of 35 runners, and he was wearing women’s running shoes. “Once I got to the school, and I just remembered I forgot my shoes,” he said. “I had to run in little-bitty girl shoes.” A freshman at Wakefield, McCool competes against upper classmen. On Tuesday, Oct. 2, he ran on feet blistered from the shoe mishap against six other schools at Randolph-Macon Academy in Front Royal, Va. He finished fourth with a time of 18 minutes and 58 seconds — fairly close to his personal goal for the season of running the standard 3.1-mile cross country course in at least 18 minutes and 30 seconds. McCool didn’t start out that fast. All I could do before was just speed,” he said. “I couldn’t keep it up.” For him, the key to be being a distance runner is determination. It’s the determination to get out and run everyday, but McCool also relies on determination during a race to reach the finish line ahead of his peers. QUICK ON HIS FEET: Wakefield Country Day School’s Ian McCool is the top runner on the school’s cross country team. “Basically, what I think about is getting through with it," he said. “I just keep my mind on the goal and I try not to let anyone pass me." McCool said he joined Wakefield’s cross country team to stay in shape. He also plays soccer on two regional teams, one in Culpeper and one in Richmond. He said practices rarely conflict. More of a concern is whether his body can take it. “I just basically have to stay healthy,” he said. Mike Kenney, Wakefield’s cross country coach, knows that McCool shouldn’t be confined to the cross country track. He realizes that his drive, whether it be for soccer or for cross country, is what makes him a great athlete. “The thing that will make him a good cross country runner is the same thing that made him a good soccer player: it’s his work ethic,” he said. Wakefield’s cross country program saw a surge in interest this fall. The varsity team has five boys and five girls running this season — a ten-fold increase from last year. In fact, this is the first time since 2003 that Wakefield’s varsity program met the Delaney Athletic Conference’s four-member requirement to qualify as a team, Coach Kenney said. Wakefield has three more meets this season before the Delaney Athletic Conference championship on Nov. 2. The conference includes top contenders Quantico High School in Quantico, Va., and Fredericksburg Academy in Fredericksburg, Va. At the Delaney Athletic Conference meet on Sept. 18, Wakefield’s men’s team placed fifth out of seven schools, and the women’s team came in third out of four schools. But most of Wakefield’s runners are underclassmen — four of five boys and five of five girls — and have years ahead of them to get up to speed with the competitive schools in the conference. E-mail the reporter at mpelkey@timespapers.com. Another day, another win By CHRISTINE KRAPF Special to the Rappahannock News The start was not particularly auspicious but the end, the result was a win. And when you are talking Group A Bull Run District volleyball matches, that’s the most important stat. Visiting Rappahannock County High School overcame a 5-0 first-game deficit to roll to a 25-21, 25-11, 25-19 win over Manassas Park Tuesday night. The victory gives the Lady Panthers a 3-0 record in district play, and an 11-2 overall record. They will host Clarke County tonight. Their biggest match of the young season is Tuesday night as they visit defending district champion Strasburg. Manassas Park does not have one of the top programs in the district, but the Cougars made Tuesday night’s match interesting. “We served terribly against them,” Rappahannock County head coach Scott Wilde said. “But Manassas Park will be a much better team next year. They’re all juniors. They’ve got some girls who can block.” Added senior Elena Kritten “We’ve got to practice our serving. It was a weird night where everyone was off on the same thing. It happened to be serving. After trailing early in the first game, The Lady Panthers palled themselves together. Still, they admit that they cannot play so poorly in future district matches “It wasn’t our best effort,” junior Nikki Bowers said. “We had a bad night in serving, but defensively, we had a couple of good blocks against them.” Athlete of the Week • Name: Tim F'rtzmorris • Sport: Football • Class: Senior •Age: 18 • Family: Parents, Steve and Kim Garman; brother, Justin Fitzmorris, 16. • This week’s accomplishment: Fitzmorris ran for 112 yards and a touchdown on 16 carries to lead the Panthers to their first win of the season • Season Highlights: Fitzmorris is the Panthers leading rusher with 213 yards on the season. He’s also scored three rushing touchdowns. • Favorite athletes: “Tom Brady. When he came into the league he wasn’t very well known. He was an underdog who busted his butt to become one of the greatest quarterbacks ever.” • Biggest influence: “My grandfather. I admire him because everything he got he worked for. He was a great man. 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A victory shower A cold shower never felt so good. On Saturday, Rappahannock County used a stingy ' Ask the Arborist ■ By Jamie Wood I l-S.A. Certified I Arborist Preventing Deer Rub Damage The fall is mating season forj deer, which brings its own set of problems for trees. Bucks! damage young trees to mark! territory and to show their dominance. One buck can damage hundreds of trees by thrashing his antlers up and down against trunks and branches. This can shred bark, break branches and even uproot trees. Young, smooth barked trees are more attractive as rubbing sites than larger trees. Individual trees can be protected against rubbing injury with several methods. A common technique involves placement of fencing around each tree. Research conducted at The Bartlett Tree Research Laboratories has found an effective method that will not impact the appearance of the landscape. This method uses just one small plastic dispenser of predator (wolf, coyote, or bobcat) urine hung from each tree. Ask your Bartlett Arborist Representative for details because this approach is not for every property. For example, dogs will find the dispensers extremely interesting! For more information on deer repellent programs, or any of the tree and shrub care services we provide, call me at 1-877- BARTLETT, or e-mail me at jwood@bartlett.com. f BARTLETT j TREE EXPERTS l«07 - 200/ ~ I defense and powerful run game to defeat Timber Ridge 33-6, snapping a nine-game losing streak. It was the Panthers first win of 2007, and afterwards, they celebrated by dousing Coach Mike Williams with 10 gallons of ice cold water. “It feels good,” Coach Williams said. “The water was cold and wet, and it ruined my cellphone, but it was well worth it. These kids have waited a long time and they deserved to celebrate.” Rappahannock County (13) dominated Saturday’s contests from the onset. lhe Panthers first points of the game came on an eightplay 34-yard drive after Matt Adams forced a Titans fumble and Nathan Grant recovered on Timber Ridge’s opening drive. The Panthers marched down field on eight straight ran plays, seven by senior fullback Tim Fitzmorris. Fitzmorris seven carries netted 29 yards on the drive and his three-yard plunge with 4:02 remaining in the first quarter gave the Panthers a 70 lead. The Panthers extended their lead on their ensuing possession as quarterback Jonathan Butler connected with junior wide receiver Dean Connor Settle charges toward the end zone. r FAUQUIER’S FINEST Country B utcher Shop Fauquier County * Virginia ** kHH1VERS4/?u j Award-Winning FALL. FARM TOUR & FIELD N DAY ' Fnn For tlie entire family! ONE DAY • 10AM to 5PM October 13, 2007 Interpretive Tours at Every Stop ^ Animal Exhibits • Petting Zoo • Horses & Hounds Farm Machinery • Dairy Cows * Calves Apple Picking * Hay rides and more! lurnty AfHnitonl TtrmlpMiit <wi.. Fauquier Agcom • 540-349-5314 Hogan in the back of the end zone for an eight-yard touchdown pass. The Panthers offense continued their dominance on the next drive. Rappahannock County marched 51 yards on seven plays to build a 20-0 halftime lead. Brook Stokes ripped off a 14-yard run on the first play of the drive, and Connor Settle followed with his own 14-yard scamper. Two plays later, Butler tossed a 21yard pass to Steve Dodson to place the ball inside Timber Ridge’s ten-yard line. Dodson got the call again on secondand-goal and went untouched into the end zone for a threeyard touchdown run. After an uneventful third quarter, the Panthers cemented their first victory of the year behind a pair of freshman in the fourth quarter. On the opening drive of the fourth quarter freshman fullback Alquon Newman carried two times for 28 yards, the second of which resulted in his first career touchdown on a sixyard run. Connor Settle got into the act after intercepting a pass and returning 37 yards to the Timber Ridge two-yard. On the next play, Settle was rewarded with a two-yard touchdown run to give the Panthers a 33-0 edge. The Panthers defense played spectacular all night, limiting the Titans to 173 yards of total offense and forcing four fumbles and an interception. But late in the fourth quarter, they watched their first shutout slip away as A1 Lasso found Ryan Taft on a short pass, and Taft eluded defenders to race in for a 52yard touchdown for the Titans only score. “It feels so good to get that first win,” Butler said. “Our offense was clicking and our defense was awesome tonight. We played well for all four quarters. It was our best game of the year.” Fitzmorris led the Panthers rushing attack with 112 Staff Photos/Steve Franklin Coach Mike Williams gets soaked during the Panthers celebration. yards on 16 carries, while Dodson added 46 yards and Settle had 44 yards. Chris Fuller led Timber Ridge with 87 yards on 13 carries. The Panthers will return home on Saturday for their homecoming game versus Chincoteague. Kick-off is slated for 2 p.m. Score by Quarters BW - 7 13 0 13 - 33 RC-0 006-6 Team Stats RC Score 33 First Downs 19 Rushes-Yards 52-255 Passing Yards , 62 Comp-Att-Int 4-8-0 Total Yards 317 Fumbles-Lost 2-1 Penalty Yards 3-20 Punts-Avg. 0-0 TR 6 5 29-125 48 3- 11-1 173 5-4 4- 25 2-7.5 Individual Stats Rushing: (RC) - Fitzmorris 16-112 TD; Dodson 13-46 TD; Settle 8-44 TD; Newman 3-36 TD; Stokes 10-21; Butler 1-1; Hogan 1-4-5). (TR) - Fuller 1387; Lasso 3-21; Brown 7-14; Taft 4-6; Danick-Miller 1-4-1); Moore 2-4-2). Matt Adams celebrates a tackle behind the line of scrimmage. Open Weekends thru November 4 Hsyride Dairy Tours (Meet a Com “Up Close’ and View Our Fam Animals) Cutter Making Demonstrations Friday 4pm - 9pm* / Saturday 10am - 9pm* Sunday t2:30am - 7pm* . “Last admittance yr aUrmSlMkrfrm ('Cause everyone is a k;d Jcwn an the farm) Cal for Group Rates Owe * our Astate or csi\ for updates. vwM.cvM5-n-com.com • 540-439-4506 5225 Catlett Road. Midland. VA Intersection of Ki2& \ Germantown Rd. TCmLfrmMarronton *- Lx* for the Giant Ear <rf Core SW Passing: (BW) - (RC) - Butler 4-8-0 62 TD. (TR) - Lasso 3-9-1 48 TD; Taft 0-1-0 0; Moore 0-1-0 0. Receiving: (RC) - Hogan 226 TD; Dodson 1-21; Stokes 115. (TR) - Danick-Miller 1-52 TD; Moore 1-1; Taft l-(-5). Sports Briefs RCHS golf tournament The Rappahannock County School Sports Association will host the $1,000,000 Panther Classic Golf Tournament on Oct. 20, 2007 at Bowling Green Country Club in Front Royal. The tournament is Captain's Choice format and will start at 9 a.m. using a shotgun start. Hole in one prizes include: $1,000,000* (paid as 40year annuity), a Ford Focus courtesy of Rappahannock National Bank and Shenandoah Ford, trips and more. You may enter individually, as a twosome, threesome, or foursome (team). Incomplete teams will be rounded-up to four-person teams by event organizers. Registration Fee is $75 per player. Make checks payable to: RCSSA and return check along with this registration form today to: RCSSA Panther Classic, P.O. Box 192 Washington, VA 22747. For more information contact Tournament Director Jim Humbles at JKHumbles@aol.com or call 540- 987-1218. Fauquier Mustangs 10U baseball tryouts The Fauquier Mustangs 10U Travel Baseball Team are holding open tryouts for the Fall 2007 and Spring 2008 seasons. Players born on or after May 1, 1997 are eligible. To arrange a tryout, call Gary Croson at 540-338-5771. One win does wonders The blood, sweat, and pain all seems well worth it now. The two-a-day practices in grueling heat and high humidity are a distant memory. The bumps and bruises aren’t so soar. Call me Coach Steve Franklin There’s nothing quite like getting that first win to boost team morale. For a Rappahannock County program with an embattled history of losing, one win could be the start of something special. Last Saturday, the Panthers beat Timber Ridge 336. It was Rappahannock County’s first win over a school other than Chincoteague. It was a giant step for the Panthers third-year program. “This is a very big win,” senior captain Tim Fitzmorris said. “We have confidence now. It’s a new feeling. We feel like we can play with anybody this season.” With Chincoteague set to embark upon Rappahannock County for a Saturday afternoon contest, folks are starting to use a phrase never heard around the mountains of Rappahannock County - “win streak.” If Rappahannock beats Chincoteague - the Panthers beat them each of the last two seasons - the Panthers will win back-toback game for the first time in the team’s 25-game history. It would do wonders for the Panthers program. “It would give us a lot of confidence heading into district play,” quarterback Jonathan Butler said. “ Right now we believe we can win and if we beat Chincoteague that would be give us even more confidence for the rest of the season.” For the first time in a long time, the community is excited about football in Rappahannock County. The Rappahannock County footballprogram is on the rise, and the first step towards establishing a winning program is believing. “Our kids believe they can win,” Coach Mike Williams said. “This was a big win for us and our kids deserve to have this feeling” Coach Williams believes that winning breeds winning. And maybe Saturday, the first-year coach and his 34 boys will do something the Panthers have never done before — win in backto-back weeks. Lake Anna living! $339,000 1 Almost rw* 388 2600 sq/ft home m/ finished walkout basement on 3 acres. Easy ; to 195. Fenced in backyard for kids.pets. Lot's of entrasisoaking tub. B8Q grill, | Sunbrella on large deck, security cameravmoOon sensing lights^, . pre paid Internet and TXwasher/cbyer.aunckjai treatments letc to much to list dose Lake Anna access.

Virginia’s Best-Kept Wildlife Secret - the Conservation and Research Center in Front Royal By Marshall Jones Special to the Rappahannock News Along Highway 522, just south of Front Royal - or just over the mountain from Flint Hill and Chester Gap, if you’re coming from the other direction — sits one of the Virginia countryside’s most picturesque but least understood institutions. From the road, you'll see a collection of red-roofed bams and buildings, lush pastures, and deciduous forests, cloistered behind miles of chain link fence and U.S. Government “No Trespassing” signs that encloses 3200 acres of rolling Blue Ridge foothills. Occasionally, there may be a tantalizing glimpse of an exotic wild animal, but there is no other hint of what now goes on inside this former U.S. Army Remount Station, which provided horses and mules for the Army from the early 1900s uptil the 1930s, and then served as World War II K-9 corps training facility and German prisoner-ofwar camp. Today, this is home to more than 30 threatened species of live animals, and nearly 100 scientists, veterinarians, technicians, curators, keepers, and university students, all dedicated to studying the biology and the conservation needs of wild creature and their habitats. This is the Smithsonian Institution/National Zoological Park’s “Conservation and Research Center”, known to scientists and conservationists from around the world as simply as the “CRC”. They also know the secret of what goes on behind the fence - together with other Conservation and Science staff and facilities located at the National Zoo’s original campus in Rock Creek Park, this is one of the world’s most highly respected institutions for the new field of “conservation biology”. To protect the endangered animals inside, the CRC is usually closed to the public. This weekend, however, CRC will open its gates for its annual “Autumn Conservation Festival.” This is the one chance eacji yqar , for the public to learn about how conservation biology - a field that didn’t even exist when I was a graduate student, in the 1970s - is being used to ensure the survival of wild PrzewaLski’s horses from Central Asia, blackfooted ferrets from the American prairies, long-legged maned wolves from South America, and a host of other species. Visitors can also learn how CRC staff use its fields and forests as natural laboratory for study of the ecological relationships of among everything from native oaks and invasive plants to' white-tailed deer and salamanders. The global reach of CRC Visitors can also learn how the CRCTs work does not all happen behind the fence. From nearby Shenandoah National Park to the wild steppes of Asia, CRC staff members work with counterparts in other countries parts to foster the recovery of endangered species — using the principles of conservation biology by taking into account the economic and social forces which caused the imperiled condition to begin with. If there is one creature which best symbolizes the equine history and current mission of the CRC, it must be the Przewalski’s horse (or takhi as it’s known in Mongolia, which aptly means “spirit’’ - although staff often call them “P-horses” fiv short). Too wild to be domesticated, takhis disappeared from their last stronghold in the wild in the 1960s. Fortunately a few animals were saved in zoos. CRC has become a key institution not only in developing techniques for genetic management of the now rapidly expanding captive population, but also in working with partners in Photo by Jessie Cohen, Smithsonian Institution Among the world’s most endangered cats, one of the latest additions at CRC is a Cheetah Science Facility. Xinjiang Province, China in efforts to release them inty a nature reserve in the Gobi desert. If takhis capture the spirit of CRC, it’s often the red pandas which capture the hearts of visitors. At first glance, they look like red raccoons, but in the wild they share habitat and habits with giant pandas. The silence and seclusion of CRC is the best place for breeding of the easilydisturbed red pandas. Less than 2,500 remain in China’s bamboo forests, where they evolved large molars and strong chewing muscles to take advantage of abundant but tough bamboo shoots and leaves. CRC and zoo staff members now regularly visit China to work with Chinese experts on conservation of both red and giant pandas. CRC staff recently were part of a team which determined that clouded leopards - amazing tree-climbing cats from Asia - are actually two different species, with animals from Borneo and Sumatra as genetically different from animals on the Asian mainland as lions are from tigers. CRC and zoo staff also just joined a team of research on an expedition to the Antarctic to study Weddell seals. And the list continues all around the globe, as CRC staff work with their partners in government, universities, and conservation groups to conserve endangered species. Research and public education An essential component of the CRC’s work is use of the latest techniques to care for and study these animals. There is a veterinary hospital, large enough to accommodate takhis and large antelopes, a frozen sperm and embryo bank (with containers cooled by liquid nitrogen), and a state-of-the-art geographic information systems (GIS) laboratory, where CRC staff members can plot the movements of radio-collared Asian elephants in Sri Lanka and measure the disappearance of Burmese forests. The CRC also has pioneered the use of non-invasive techniques to collect information on the animals in their care. There is a wealth of information which can be collected without ever immobilizing or stressing the animals. DNA from hair or feces helps determine which animals are least closely related to each other, essential for management of breeding. Hormones in feces or urine can tell everything from stress levels to breeding status. Furthermore, to minimize stress, keepers train animals to come to them for treats and remain calm during veterinary exams and procedures. These developments are also shared with the outside world. CRC conducts regular courses for scientists, keepers, teachers, and university students in the latest techniques for surveying birds and mammals, handling captive animals, and using GIS techniques to map habitats. Starting in January, a new “Smithsonian Semester” will bring 15 George Mason University students and their faculty as full time residents at CRC for a school term to study biology . ' ■ M~J 'r ?} ?£ ■■ - % w ^-'k |||§ "I enjoy working behind the scenes for our physicians, staff, and volunteers. I like knowing that as soon as they show up at a meeting or conference, the food is there waiting for them.' -feffVia JEFF VIA Jeff Via found the perfect way to combine his creative skiBs with his love for cooking and meeting hew people. As the catering coordinator for the Nutrition & Food Services Department, he handles an the internal and external earning events for the Fauquier Health System "We cater four to five employee functions each wort day.’ Jeff says. "We abo cater holiday events, lunch and dinner meetings for area businesses, and weddings for employees Our Bistro offers its services just like any other catering business out there.* Jeff has been in the food service industry for 30 years, and at Fauquier Hospital for the past five. This is a great working environment,’ he says. "Ibere's a new challenge even day, and i like the people hew Since 1 schedule catering serv ices for all of the departments, I get to talk to a lot of people and that helps to expand my knowledge about the hospital.* FAUQUIER HEALTH SYSTEM wwwcfouquierhospital.org - Physician Referral & Community Link: 540:349.0688' refenalgOfauquiethospitaLoig lever Clean lour CiiiIUm'm Alia in The First, The Best, The #2 Gutter Protection. 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This state-ofthe-art breeding and research facility for one of the world’s most endangered cats will complement the Cheetah Conservation Station at the zoo downtown and the CRC’s work with the Cheetah Conservation Fund in Namibia in Southern Africa (which was founded by a former CRC staff member). Autumn Conservation Festival The CRC’s annual open house, the Autumn Conservation Festival, takes place on Saturday October 6 and Sunday October 7, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Every carload with an admission ticket may enter the CRC’s world of endangered animals and the science used to save them. (However, the new cheetah facility and other sensitive areas will remain closed to the public.) Photo by Jessie Cohen. 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AmissviUe fire house is your house Saturday The invitation is to an “Open House” in AmisSville this coming Saturday, October 6, from noon to four. The place is the Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company on U. S. 211 in Amissville. Company president Jack Atkins, Chief J. B. Carter, Jr., and all the other volunteers will welcome you for all sorts of activities. The festivities at Amissville are designed to help kick off Fire Safety Week, which runs from October 7-13. So, there will be fire safety items for the children, tours of fire engines, and sign-up forms for the free r CPR classes which will be offered. The AVFR coordinator of the open house event is April Clate, who says, “we are trying to make this a bigger and better event every year, especially concentrating on fire safety.” Amissville’s colleagues from Castleton - notably Sharon Komar - will be at the open house, selling emergency reflector signs. These signs are an enormous help to rescuers trying to find your house —should the need arise. They sell for $15 and can be made on the spot. According to Sharon, after several successful sales events, many residents have purchased them and more are appearing throughout the county. As Sharon says, “If we can’t find you, we can’t help you.” Have you ever handled a fire extinguisher? Well, at Amissville’s open house, you will be encouraged to pick one up, and fire away! There will be free blood pressure screening, and checking one’s glucose level. And for the children, goodie bags with temporary tattoos, coloring books, a neat firefighter hat, and moon bounce. Purchasing Virginia tax credits By Bette and Mike Mahoney Special to the Rappahannock News Under current guidelines, our property is too small (28 acres) for a conservation easement. However, our Virginia tax bill is not so small that we can’t use tax credits. We can support conservation easements in Rappahannock by buying tax credits from our neighbors who earned credits because they were able to put their property into a conservation easement. As the saying goes: do well by doing good. To learn more about tax credits, I attended a tax credit seminar two yearn ago hosted by the Rappahannock County Conservation Alliance (RCCA). At that meeting, I not only learned more about buying and selling credits and their going prices, I also ran into a friend who had credits to sell. His property had just been placed in easement and he had more credits than he could possibly use in the years he had available to use them. As a result, I purchased tax credits from him and used them to pay our estimated Virginia income taxes. The benefits of the credits are straightforward. The price of the tax credits is less than the value of the credits (usually at $.70 - $.90 on the dollar). 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For folks who would like to learn more about buying and selling tax credits, RCCA is holding their free Fall Tax Credit Seminar on Sunday, October 14, from 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. at the Washington Town Hall. Call the RCCA office at 540987-9118 for more information. Schools From Page A6 Ms. Dunn is currently on the Dean’s List, with a 3.7 GPA. Fall vegetables On Thursday, Sept. 20, the high school gardening class planted its fall vegetable garden, including cabbage, lettuce and broccoli. Students also gathered seed heads from various flowers they had grown. The seeds will be dried and sold at Hearthstone’s annual Hobday Bazaar on Dec. 1. Bulb sale fund raiser Hearthstone’s annual bulb fund raiser sale is in progress through Friday, Oct. 26. For information on ordering, please call the school office at 540-9879212. Wakefield Country Day School Chess club reintroduced If you pass by the Wakefield auditorium Friday afternoons, youll see 29 students of varied ages concentrating intently over chess boards, as Mr. Alexander Fbpkin, a new faculty member, rotates among them, advising students and coaching them on the nuances of chess. During the initial gathering, Mr. Popkin divided the students into skill groups and gave a basic lesson with a demonstration board to those who were unsure of moves and procedures. Student government representatives elected Wakefield student government president Marguerite Beattie and vice president Joy Heddleston on Sept. 19 swore in the school’s new student government representatives. This year’s elected representatives are: Evan Lester (fourth grade), Madison Romine (fifth grade), Alex Foster (sixth grade), Hailey Miller (seventh grade), John Morgan Christoph (eighth grade), Bret Heddleston (ninth grade), Katie Huang (10th grade), Sean O’Connor (11th grade), and Katherine Russo (12th). Students appointed to the Prefect Court are: Aljo Rodriguez (seventh grade), Cynthia Rodriquez (eighth grade), Ryan Ochoa (ninth grade), Annelise Riedel (10th), Rachael Carrier (11th), and Emma Clark (12th). Upcoming WCDS events October 4 - Volleyball, Home vs. Fresta Valley, 3:30 pan., 4:30 pan., 5:30 p.m. 5 - Middle school soccer at Riverfront, 4:15 pan. Talk From Page A6 1988, Settle found that the homecoming dance was instituted following a home soccer game. “Every year we played Wakefield,” she stated. “However, I wish we had Homecoming [when I was a student]. 1 feel like we missed out.” Come see our Rappahannock County Panthers take on Chincoteague High School on Saturday at 2 pan. The Homecoming dance is that night in the RCHS gym, from 8-11 pan., and the cost is $7. A.J. Collins is a junior at Rappahannock County High School. He can be reached at rappteentalkt&nahoacom.. 4

Classifieds/B 10-B12 Section B Packing Shed: New show Sally Nash Sally Nash describes her October show of new paintings at the Packing Shed Gallery, in this way: “Each of these pieces deals with a moment of arrival at a new inner space: I am silting through attic relics; I am startled post-anesthesia on my way to consciousness; lazily, I float in the warmth of a summer pond. They share a keen awareness of what has been left behind. This combination of arrival and departure gives the work a strong sense of the journey, of process.” Her creative process is somewhat improvisational: “I apply some waterbased medium to wet paper and wait to see what happens. Sometimes I tip the paper; often the medium moves of its own accord. I really try to pay attention, reluctant to impose See NASH, Page B8 Mixed media by Salty Nash A print by Emily Kinnier Middle Street: Emily Kinnier When long time Middle Street Gallery member Emily Kinnier died last November, she had already completed most of a planned October show for the gallery in Washington, Virginia. Thus it seemed natural to her family in Richmond and her friends at the gallery that the show should go on as planned. By adding representative examples of her printmaking work to display the breadth of her creativity, family and friends have created a colorful tour through her distinctive style and imagery, reflecting the remarkable 50-year career of this amazing woman, a cheerful and energetic artist who loved people as much as she loved art. As Mrs. Kinnier generously did during her lifetime, her family will donate all proceeds from sales tTo the Middle Street Gallery artists cooperative. Emily Kinnier was a product of the famed Art Students League in New York City in the 1950s where her teachers included Ben Cunningham and Morris Kantor. Later, at the Studio Atlantic Highlands in New Jersey, she studied with the doyenne of color composition, Burgoyne Diller. Her constant pursuit of color and light through her pastels and collage is a reflection of See KINNIER, Page B8 The RAAC Movie: Who Killed the Electric Car? By Claudia Mitchell Special to the Rappahannock News Conspiracies? Big Oil against the * little people? Neocons against the public? Plots behind plots? Big Oil and Big Car manufacturers and Big Government against everyone? It’s all here in this engaging documentary, no matter what your political persuasion. No matter if you’re Green or think Green is Mean, this documentary is worth seeing. Produced in 2006, “Who Killed the Electric Car?” soon became the year’s third-highest-grossing documentary. Director Chris Paine, himself a former EV-1 lease holder, follows the life and death of the EV-1, a totally electric-powered car (not hybrid) produced by GM in 1996. A ’ little over 1,000 cars were produced and leased to people in California, some of them Hollywood celebrities See MOVIE, Page B8 Photo by Kenna Love Flying fingerist returns to The Theatre The Theatre: Laurence Juber Guitarist Laurence Juber will return to the Theatre at Washington Virginia to give a solo concert on Saturday, Oct. 13 at 8 p.m. He is one of the world’s foremost acoustic guitarists, and a celebrated practitioner of finger-style guitar playing. Juber was bom in London and started playing the guitar professionally at the age of thirteen. He quickly became a featured soloist with England’s National Youth Orchestra and while still a student at London University, he played in several of London’s West End musicals, including “Jesus Christ Superstar”. In 1978, Paul McCartney asked Juber to become the lead guitarist for his band Wings. He recorded and toured with Wings for three years. He won the “Best Rock Instrumental” Grammy award for the track of “Rockestra” from the album “Back to the Egg”. After Wings folded in 1981, Juber moved to California and continued his career as a solo artist and arranger. His guitar playing has been featured in several major films, and he has numerous television credits. Among many See JUBER, Page B8 The Theatre: Music of Bach To open the sixteenth season in the Smithsonian at Little Washington concert series, the Smithsonian Chamber Players will bring a concert of music by Johann Sebastian Bach to the Theatre at Washington, Virginia on Sunday, Oct. 14 at 4 p.m. This first Smithsonian concert of the current season will be another in the popular “Brilliance of the Baroque” series. Led by Kenneth Slowik, Artistic Director of the Smithsonian Chamber Music Society, the concert will explore Bach’s keyboard concertos. These concertos, written for harpsichord, are sometimes heard, in modern performances, with a piano in the leading role. But for the concert at the Theatre Slowik will bring a beautiful French double-manual harpsichord made by William Dowd. Despite the fact that they were written nearly 300 years ago, the harpsichord concertos have remained a central part of the keyboard repertoire. In the program for this concert, Slowik, assisted by an ensemble of See SLOWIK, Page B8 Kenneth Slowik Take a tour 51st Annual Dried Flower Sale and Home Tour By Helen Williams Special to the Rappahannock News Each year for the past 51 years, three members of the Rappahannock Community have opened their homes for the Episcopal Church Women’s Annual Dried Flower Sale and House «.. Tour. This Socoad hi a mhi is the only fund raiser for the women of the church, and its proceeds go to charities both inside and outside the county. The three houses this year include a 19th century manor house in Slate Mills, a completely rebuilt 1970’s brick rambler on Red Oak Mountain, and a brand new home in Sperryville. Oak Crest Maybe it’s the drive up the winding mountain road, or the glimpses of the Blue Ridge to the west, or even the pleasant country sound of “Red Oak Mountain Road,” but the visitor to Thomas Fellikaan’s Oak Crest will not be surprised to find a wonderful home, full of family and Rappahannock treasures, and expressing a respect for art and good taste that involve every aspect of life. Oak Crest is a magical expres Oak Crest Thomas Pellikaan 187 Red Oak Mountain Road Wbodville This year the flower sale and tour is set for Saturday, October 20, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, October 21, from 1-5 p.m. Tea is graciously served both days from 2-5 p.m. at Mary Ann Kuhn’s Middleton Inn in Washington. Tickets may be purchased at the Trinity parish office or at each individual house. Price includes the tea Tickets are $10.00 for each house but you might as wett buy a ticket for $20.00 and see all three. Photo by Thomas Pellikaan Old butcher block creates a unique kitchen conversation piece. sion of a new life given to a 1970s original brick structure. Nestled on Red Oak Mountain, looking west over fields and meadows to the mountains, this unique residence marries rustic and modern elements in a heart-warming living environment with an open spacious floor plan. The decor is unobtrusively eclectic, mixing antique with modem pieces, family heirlooms, and travel mementos with local art work. Upon arrival, the visitor can admire the magnificent tulip poplar trees gracing the grounds and the inviting native stone entranceway. White chrysanthemums sparkle in the center of the driveway. Opening the doors into the home, one sees how owner Thom Pellikaan has invited the beauty of the natural setting into his residence. Everywhere you look, you encounter the dazzling postcard perfect scenery that has catapulted Rappahannock County to celebrity status. Sophisticated rooms open onto scenes unchanged by time, and the visitor's eyes are tempted in every direction. Floors throughout the main level are of rustic random-width distressed oak. To the left and right as one enters the home are the formal dining room, and a more casual breakfast nook/library. Ahead is the Sm OAKCREST, Pag* B8 Photo by Thomas PelMkaan Above, the rear of the house affords panoramic views all from the comfort of this large porch. Photo by Thomas Pellikaan At left, these lovely gates lead to the garden at Oak Crest. Photo by Rcharct Lykes Below, the view from the pool house. “Observations on Creating and Maintaining a Well-tended Garden” On Friday, Oct. 12. at 8 p.m. , the Rappahannock Association for Arts and the Community. < RAAC1 opens its Second Friday at the Library Series with a program featuring both horticulturalist Kathenne Bull and photographer Richard Lykes., Mr. Lykes and Mrs. Bull team up to offer “Observations on Creating and Maintaining a Well-tended Garden", a virtual tour of Mrs. Bull's extensive and beautiful mountainside gardens, rendered through Lykes' images taken from many perspectives and seasons. A consummate gardener for most of her life, Katherine Stark Bull will talk about how she planned her amazingly beautiful garden near Little Washington to complement the wooded, steep, rock-strewn landscape of her mountain home Mrs. Bull has been a professional gardener for years, in Georgetown and in Rappahannock, and is a board member of the American Horticultural Society. Part of the feat Bull has achieved lies in the overall design and flow of the plantings, and she will discuss what she faced as she See LIBRARY, Page B8 Phoio ?v Ricnarcts Lykes Lady Katherine in her garden

The good old days Twenty-six four-inhand coaches took part in a weekend driving event to benefit Mtdcfieburg’s National Sporting Library. Teams from around the region, and the nation, took part in three crosscountry drives from their base at the Upperville horse show grounds to some of the area’s most historic estates. At left, the four-in-hand Welsh pony coaching team of North Carolina driver Claire Reid leads the way down the Llangollen Farm lane. Photo by Jordan Koec*e Sporting Calendar OCTOBER 4-7 Morven Parfc horse trials, Leesburg, (703) 777-2890 6 Oak Hill hunter schooling show, White Post, (540) 837-3000, www.oakhill thoroughbreds.com 6 Cinnamon Ridge Farm show series, 8:30 am., Amissvilie, (540) 937-6535 6 American Warmbiood Society sport horse seminar and inspection, Barboursvide, (540) 832-7246 6 Brandy Station Foundation fundraiser, Rose Hill Farm, 1-5 pm., (703) 303-2090 6 Cross-country clinic with Mary Schwentker, Win Green Farm, (540) 825-2200, www.cfcfanmhome.com 6-7 Virginia Fail Races, Glenwood Park. Middleburg, (540) 687-3455 6-7 DCO TTOQZQ DnmQOTg event, NokesviNe Park, (703) 755-6684 6-7 Montpelier Station Stock Dog Trials, Orange County, (434) 332-5368 6-# conservation rtosoarcn Center open house, Front Royal, www.natkxialzoasi.edu 7 EKG show, Hi Valey Farm, Spotsylvania, (540) 582-6272 7 Sandstone Tann combined test, Millwood, (540) 837-1261 7 Art auction and sale, 3-5:30 p.m., $25, (434) 4094102, www.trfinc.org 7 Rowe Sport Horses show, Warrenton Horse Show grounds, (540) 270-9696 8-10 Centennial Performance foxhound trials, Bui Run and Rappahannock Hunts, www.mfha.oom Area Churches Reynolds Memorial Baptist Church Pastor: Jon Heddleston Sunday Contemporary Services 8:45 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Sunday Traditional Services 11 a.m. Sunday Youth Night 7 p.m. Tuesday Bible Study 7 p.m. Hope Hill Baptist Church Pastor: John W. Lines Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Services 11 a.m. Evening Worship 7 p.m. Wednesday: Prayer & Bible Study 7:30 p.m. Amissville Baptist Pastor: Dr. Norman Edward Taylor Sunday: Sunday School 9:15 a.m. Morning Worship 10:30 a.m. Sunday: Youth Group 6 p.m. Rejoicers Choir and worship 7p.m. Wednesday: Adult Choir 6 p.m. Bible Study. Missions 7 p.m. Thursday: Bell Choir 7:00 p.m. Flint Hill Pentecostal Pastor: Rev. Bobby W. Jenkins Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 7:00 p.m. Wednesday: Worship Service 7:30 p.m. Saturday: Every fourth Saturday there is a Community Hymn Sing at 7 p.m. Woodville Baptist Intenm pastor: Bill Welch Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Thursday: Bible Study 7.30 p.m. Amissville Full Gospel Pastor: Rev. Jim Pittman II Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Evening Worship 7 p.m. Wednesday: Evening Worship 7:30 p.m. Rappahannock United Methodist Charge Pastor: Rev. Leah DeLong Flint Hill UMC - Sunday Worship at a.45 a.m.. Children's Church during the worship service. Adult Sunday School at 10 a.m., call for Bible Study Schedule (675-3370) Willis Chapel UMC - Sunday Worship at 9:55 a.m., Sunday School at 8:45 a.m., Bible Study on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. SperryvHte UMC - Sunday Worship at 11:30 a.m.. Sunday School 10.15 a.m. Bible Study on Sunday at 2 p.m. i Amtssville United Methodist Pastor: Rev. Edward “Ned" Van Dyck Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 p.m. Worship Service 11 ajn. Sunday: Musical group practice 7 p.m. St Peter’s Catholic Parish Pastor: Ft. Robert J. De Marti no Masses: Saturday Vigil, 5:30 p.m. Sunday. 8:30 and 10 a.m Holy Days of Obligation call 675-3432 Weekdays Tuesday-Saturday, 8:30 a m. Confessions: 4:30-5 p.m.. Saturday, after masses First Baptist Pastor: Dr. Wendell Grant Sunday: Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Trinity Episcopal Rector. Rev. Jennings W. Hobson IB Thursday: Meditation 7:00 a.m. Sunday: Holy Eucharist I 8 a m. Morning Prayer 9:15 a.m. Sunday School 10:00 a_m. Holy Eucharist I111:00 a.m. Blessing of the Animate 3:30 p.m. Wednesday: Bible Study & Holy Eucharist 9.30 a.m. Thursday: Meditation 7:00 a.m. Washington Baptist Pastor: Rev. Phrliip Bailey Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a m. Wednesday; Men’s Disdpleship Class 7 pm Thursday: Adult Choir 7 p.m. Thornton’s Gap Regular Baptist Rev. Kirby Shenk Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. GU Brown Bible Pastor John K. Burke Sunday : Sunday School 10 am Worship Service 11 am Evening Service 6 pm Wednesday: Prayer Service 7 p.m. Ffvs Forks Pegulsr Bylist Pastor: Elder Roger L Smith Sunday: Sunday School 10 am Worship Service 11 am Wednesday: Prayer, Bible study 7 p.m. SALES. SERVICE & PARTS “3W Cedar Ran Droe. V^arrattoa <54*. 347-4422-8M* 374-4344 Broadview Auto Sales, Inc. 74 Broactview Ave • Warrenton (540) 347-9600 broadvtewautos. com Call the Home Specialist Sharon M. 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The ■uctesfcl ingredients »f such a tw*s»«e art hkefc t* he such singular qualities as total faith, coaplele trust, absolute to'*, and uusurpwwed jej. l>* sou hate the need f»r such a h«ad ta tear life? G*d b wailing for sou ia Hb htust Take advantage if thb opportunity ta Make Hb acquaintance. Vmi will begin the asst special reboot* hip! Prmarto 3 1 36 HI-21 Tuesday Exidus Z3 1 19 Lmlicus Z5 1 34 rhuridat Li*«icus Z5 35 55 27 Ml Saturtay 38 1 13 EARLY’S CARPET, INC Residential • Commercial 937-5500 1-800-870-9090 Highway Rt 211 West AmssviUe, Va Chicken • Beef • Pork Sal sage • Ribs Warren-ton, V a : t Dna 540-347-1010 j ISmUfm OU {nn^ff. GaiUauHUi, SiG. Ann M Callaway Anomm & Counsallor-at-Law IS Gama Si Wamawa.YA 1015* 540-J40-4100 • S4*-J47-10»* ffkx) The Family Restaurant }W~ \ Stun Street PO Box -T6 wasainftDn. va __ 4 54*475-1M E\-ciicm Food m \lt*.»rda£*k Prices Daniil Kurf Okocx rrv' Hours. | Moo.-SaL S to 8 p m Sunoav a Ja> of rest To be included as a sponso 1-800-293-4709 rommmmp Mssemory or uoo Pastor Joel Cress Sunday; Sunday School 9:45 p.m. WOrshipChidren’s Church 11 am. Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday: Adult Bible Study 7 p.m. Thornton Gap Primitive Baptist Church Pastor Elder Richard Cox Meets first Sundays at 2 p.m. and third Sundays at 10:30 am. Lovo and Faithfutness Church 321 South Royal Ave, Front Royal Evangelist: David Clanagan Moots every Saturday at 7 p.m. AIt Labanon Baptist Church Pastor: Dales Smith Sunday; Sunday School 9:45 Worship: 8:30 am. and 11:00 am. Sunday Evening: 7:00 p.m. Children & ybuth Program 7:00 p.m. Wednesday: Prayer & Bible Study 7:30 pm. Horses & People Mark your calendar for October seminar A seminar on how to manage growth of young horses will be taught Oct. 19 at the Middleburg Agricultural Research and Extension Center. The all-day event runs 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. The cost of $25 includes lunch. Call (540) 687-3521 to sign up. Kelly’s Ford plans The Kelly’s Ford Equestrian Center will hold a horse show on Oct. 21. Classes, which are Virginia and Battlefield associate, start at 9 am. There will be English and western divisions. Details are online at www.innatkellys ford.com or call (540) 399-0491. The Kelly’s Ford equestrian center will host a free open house event next Sunday, Oct 14 from 1 p.m. until dusk at their Remington location. Olympian Nina Fout has designed a new cross-country course at Kelly’s Ford, and she will lead a course walk and then there will be open schooling for horses and riders throughout the . afternoon. Refreshments will be served. Details are at (540) 522-0491 or log onto www.innatkellysford.com. Thoroughbred auction The 16th annual MARE Center Thoroughbred yearling auction is set Sunday, Oct. 14 at the Middleburg Agricultural Research and Extension Center. Twenty-two Jockey Clubregistered fillies and geldings will be sold. Proceeds benefit equine nutrition research at the center. A seminar entitled “Managing Healthy Growth and Development in Young Horses" will be taught at the Middleburg cento’ Oct. 19 from 9 aan.-4 p.m. The cost is $25 per person. Details on any MARE event are at (540) 687-3512. GRC festival this weekend Hie annual Autumn Conservation Festival at Front Royal’s Conservation and Research Cento is set Oct. 6-7 from 10 a.m -3 p.m. both days. This event offers visitors a unique opportunity to learn about the National Zoo’s endangered species conservation programs underway at the 3,200-acre facility. Visitors can view rare and endangered species, including red pandas, maned wolves, clouded leopards and an array of birds, such as the beautiful Bali mynah while enjoying the backdrop of the Shenandoah Valley. The festival is a family event with tours, live music and other activities, all designed to exhibit the zoo’s conservation facility on the only two days it is open to the public. Special, guided tours take visitors through the veterinary hospital and endangered species breeding facilities. The event is free for CRC members and $25 for the general public. Space is limited and reservations are required. More details are online at www. nationalzoo. si.edu. Rowe show slated A Rowe Sport Horses hunter show is set this Sunday, Oct. 7 at the Warrenton Horse Show grounds on Shirley Avenue. Classes begin at 9 a m., and divisions range from leadline-working hunter. Call <540) 270-9696 for details. A trivial matter... The Thoroughbred Network will host a series of equine trivia nights at the Iron Bridge Wine Company in Warrenton. Each Tuesday in October from 6-8 pjm, teams of four will answer questions an a wide range of equinerelated subjects including history, health, nutrition and breeds, particularly Thoroughbreds, and more. Details are online at www.thoroughbrednetwork.org. Brandy Station fundraiser The Brandy Station Foundation is haring its annual fundraiser Oct. 6, from 1-5 p.m. at Rose Hill Farm in Stevensburg. The cost is $25 per person. Details are at (703) 303-2090. Horse racing history lecture Although horse racing was a popular pastime in early colonial America, historians have often missed the social and economic meanings of attending the races and owning racehorses. An Oct. 18 lecture at the Virginia Historical Society in Richmond takes a look at the deeper meanings of racing from 1790-1840. Historian Ken Cohen will explore sporting art, period racecourses and gambling to reveal that racing in early America was different than its nostalgic memories. Reservations are not required. The cost is $5 per person or free to VHS members or Richmond Times-Dispatch subscribers. Details are at (804) 358-4901 or online at www.va historical.org. Crosscountry dime Upper level three-day event rider Mary Schwentker will teach a cross-country jumping dink Oct 6 at Win Green Farm in Rhoadsville. AD levels of horse and rider are invited; auditors are welcome. Details are at (540) 8252200 or www.cfcfarmhome.com. ODHPC combined test The fourth in the series of combined test-dressage schooling shows run by the Old Dominion Hounds Pony Club is scheduled Sunday, Oct. 14. The event is at Windsor Lodge near Flint Hill. For entry forms and information, call (540) 636-2344 or e-mail lesleyarnold@hughesmet. Fancy Fox hosts new dub Fancy Fox Farm in Rixeyville will host the privately run Lynn Haven Hounds starting next Saturday, Oct 13. The meet is at 8:30 ajn. Riders new to foxhunting, in particular, are invited to attend. A professional staff member will brief the field on hunt protocol before the cast. Fancy Fox owners will provide a stirrup cup, and a shared tailgate for afterwards. Numbers are limited; capping fees are $50 for a single hunt or $175 for four. There will be jumping and non-jumping fields. Directions at www.fancyfoxfarm.com or lynnhavenhounds. com or call (540) 937-6121. ‘Horses in the Hood’show Fox Chase Farm in Middleburg will host a show to benefit the Horses in the Hood inner city riding program charity on Oct. 14. Classes begin at 9 aun., and divisions range from preshort stirrup through working hunter. Details are at (540) 6875255 or online at wwwioxchasefarm.net. ‘Casino’ party benefits fund The Rappahannock Hunt will host a charity “casino” night at Airlie near Warrenton on Oct. 13. The party, which is being held in lieu of a hunt ball, is open to all. There will be fun table games, music, dancing and dinner. A raffle features many big ticket items such as four tickets to the Redskins-Cowboys game; a County saddle, lesson packages, dinner at the Inn at Little Washington and more. Tickets are $100 each. Money raised helps fund a special scholarship named in memory of former hunt member Emily Hilscher, who was killed at Virginia Tech this spring. Call (540) 927-2510 or log onto www.rappahannockhunt. com for details. Perfon 11 k i r k e trials The Masters of Foxhounds Association will host its final Centennial Performance hound trials next week, Oct. 8-10. The Rappahannock and Bull Run hunts will host hounds from several different hunts to be handled by guest huntsman Tony Leahy and judged by an MFHA panel There is a special dinner Monday night, Tuesday hunting followed by breakfast and a hound show, a dinner Tuesday night, and Wednesday hunting followed by awards. Details are at www.mfha.com.

All submissions in Upcoming Events must be received by 3 p.m. on Mondays in order to be ffJCKXted in the next edition of the paper. Send email toJan Clatterbuck at jdatterbuck@timespapers.com Please be sure to include a name and telephone number for information. Upcorning Events lists individual and/or group community items sponsored by non-profits or for charitable purposes. If you are an individual and/or business and your event is for profit-making purposes, there is a fee charged. Please email Stephanie Heflin at sheflin@timespapers.com or phone her at (540) 347-4222. Parent/Child Group Hearthstone’s Nursery/Kindergarten class will hold its Parent/Child Group on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 8:45 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. or noon. The program is offered to children aged 18 months to 6 years. Activities will include storytelling, watercolor painting, beeswax sculpture, sewing, rhythmic movement and dance, snack time and more. Wednesdays will feature handwork and Thursdays will be Soup Day. Children may attend either on Wednesdays, Thursdays or both days. Enrollment is ongoing. The cost is $10 for 2 hours, or $15 for 3 hours. For more information, please call the school office at 540-987-9212. New self employed group forming This group is for people working from home who have little contact with others during the day. Goals are to share our work, network and just have a dam good time with others. Call Lisa at 675-3967 so we can set up some times. Old Time Music Jam Take down your fidcfle and pick up your bow. Friends of Old Time Music have started an informal jam session on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the Washington Fire Hall. Old time music is sometimes called Traditional or Appalachian Folk music that was played by mountain families. Players with an interest are welcome. For more information contact the Washington Fire Hall at 540.675.361 Fall Music Lessons The lesson program is expanding this year with a larger array of lessons - for both beginners and intermediates - school children and adults - through the Music Lesson Program. Shenandoah Conservatory students and graduates will teach: Flute, Sax, Clarinet, Trumpet, Percussion, French Horn, Low Brass (tuba, trombone, baritone) and Guitar (taught by Anders Drew). Last year, we ran about 65 lessons each week. We'd also like to add voice lessons this year. To sign up for lessons or for more information, contact Kathryn Treanor at 540 878-6202 or at kancfotreanor@gmail.com. Our wonderful Piano teacher, Krista Hale, has a few openings, so please contact her directly at 540 522-7023. Future Yard Sale Flint HM Volunteer Fire and Rescue is seeking items for a future yard sale. If you have unwanted items you wish to donate, please contact Bruce Williams at 540-635-4673 and leave a message or Fint Hi Volunteer Fire Department at 540-675-3286. Oct 4: Act now, space limited The Rappahannock Animal Welfare League, RAWL, is offering a special program to save pet owners a very large portion of the cost of ‘fixing’ a dog or cat. Call the shelter in AmissyiHe and arrange to do the paperwork there for the next spay and neuter trip on Oct. 31. This is a bargain that you do not want to miss. To find out more, call the shelter any day of the week between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m at 540-937-3283. Oct 5: “Who Killed the Electric Car? RAAC movie night presents‘Who KMed the Electric Car?” on Friday, Oct. 5 at The Theatre at 8 p.m. In 1996, electric cars began to appear on roads in California. They were quiet and fast, produced no exhaust and ran without gasoline. Ten years later, these cars were destroyed. Why, who and what? Oct 6: Barbecue and Bluegrass The Performing Arts Luray will host their third annual ‘Barbecue and Bluegrass’ Oct 6 at the BB&T Center for the Performing Arts. Dinner begins at 6 p.m., with the Jackie Frost Ensemble taking the stage at 7:30. Fans of all ages seem to enjoy the music of the dynamic group, which runs the gamut from bluegrass-powered arrangements of easily recognizable covers to straight ahead delta blue. Tickets are $15 for adults, $14 for seniors and students and $7 for patrons 12 and younger. The Boot Office at the BB&T Center for the Fterformmg Arts opens 45 minutes before the start of the event. Contact the center at 540-743-3311 or visit the website at www.FterformingArtsLuray.org. Oct 6: It s apple butter time and morel Come to the Rappahannock Farmers Co-op on Saturday, Oct. 6, to get this year's Lion's Club apple butler. Nothing beats the start of a fall day but some warm toast topped with apple butter. There win be local homemade cakes and pies as well as area farmers selling beef. Students from Wakefield County Day School will be on hand with hot dogs, hamburgers and drinks. Open an day from 7 am. to 4 pm Phone (540) 987-8555 for information. Oct 6: Amissville Open House - Reflective signs on sale AmissviHe s Open House win have a variety of events kicking off Fire Prevention Week with lots of fun and games as well as glucose and other health screenings. Castleton Community Volunteer Fire Company wl be selling 911 Reflective Emergency signs from 12-4 p.m. at the Open House at Amissville Fire Department on Lee Highway. The cost is $15 and the signs can be made while you wait 'If we cant find you, we cant help you' The reflective numbers help emergency vehicles cut down their response time. Phone Sharon or Paul Komar tor information at (540) 937-5225 after 6 pm or weekends. Oct 6: Picking Party Haddey's store will be having their Picking Party on Saturday. Oct. 6 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., weather permitting. AB bluegrass and country bands are welcome. There will be a 5060 raffle. Bring your lawn chews, voices and instruments and enjoy a great night of fun For more information cafl 937-5373. There wi be a book signing by Robert Gibson Corder, Ph D., on his recent book about actor and broadcaster Edward J. Pawley who spent many years living in the Amissville area. Oct. 6: Classical piano recital Katazyna Marzec and Michael Tsalka will play an all Chopin recital of classical piano music at the Theatre at Washington on Saturday, Oct. 6 at 8 p. m. Tickets for the concert at the Theatre are $20 foi adults and $5 for students 18 and under. Contact the Theatre at 540-675-1253 or email TheatreVA@aol.com Oct. 6: Calling all alumni! Stop by the alumni tent at Rappahannock County High School's Homecoming game on Saturday, Oct. 6, at 2 p.m. "We're the cheerleaders’ said an animated Helen Williams and Mary Anne Biggs about their plans to get an alumni group started. Seek out familiar faces, have fun and find old friends from yesteryear. Phone Helen at 9374279 or Mary Anne at 636-6753. Oct. 6: Bag Sale On Saturday, Oct. 6 from 9 a. m. to 3 p. m. the Ladies Auxiliary will have their $5 bag sale at the Washington Thrift Shop in Washington. For more information call Jean Alther at 540-675-3844. uct. b/7: ukc Autumn Conservation Festival The Smithsonian/National Zoo's Conservation and Research Center in Front Royal will have its annual Autumn Conservation Festival on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 6 and 7, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day. This family-friendly event is the one time each year when the CRC is open to the public to show off the Center's conservation and research programs for U.S. and foreign endangered species, from clouded leopards and red pandas to blackfooted ferrets and endangered Pacific birds. There will be displays, tours of the Center's veterinary hos pital, and opportunities to meet and talk to the scientists, curators, and keepers to who work at the CRC and around the world on wildlife conservation programs. There will also be live music, hay rides, and other children's activities. A daily car pass gooc for either Saturday or Sunday can be obtained for a $25 donation to the Friends of the National Zoo to support the Center's work, available through the web at <http://nationalzoo.si.edu/ActivitiesAnd Events/Celebrations/ACF/default.cfm>, or at the Town of Front Royal Visitor Center. Oct. 7: Benefit Concert and Dinner There will be music for all tastes followed by a spaghetti dinner starting at 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 7 at the Amissville United Methodist Church. The concert will open with the serenading guitar and vocals of Jeannette Wood and Bob Shaffer of Cobbler Mountain Grass who will perform some bluegrass favorites. The feature act will be alternative inspirational music by the band Ryan Benyo Experience, with piano solos you don’t want to miss. A spaghetti dinner will follow at 6:30 p.m. prepared and served by the United Methodist Men, All donations received for the evening will be used for the United Methodist Men’s service projects in the community. Contact: Sarah Boelte at (540) 987-881 £ Oct. 7: Clark Family Reunion The family of James Adrian and Bertha Ellen Clark Berry would like to invite family and friends to their annual family reunion Sunday, Oct. 7, at the Rappahannock County Park near Washington. Please bring a covered dish and join in the reunion Lunch will be served at 1 p.m. Oct. 7: Atkins/Clater Family Reunior Descendants, family and friends of the late Ashb Jackson and Treva Clater Atkins will hold a reunion on Sunday, Oct. 7 from noon to 4 p. m. at the Flint Hill Volunteer Fire Department. Come and bring your favorite dish and drink to share, paper goods and plastic wear will be provided. Bring your photos and mementos to share with everyone. For more information call Elanor Beverage at 540-636-6003. Oct 9: Rappahannock County Democratic Committee meeting The regular monthly meeting of the Rappahannock County Democratic committee will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 9 at 7:30 p. m. at the Rappahannock County Library in Washington. The doors will open at 7 p. m. for refreshments. All are welcome. Contact: Ray Boc at 987-9706. Oct. 9: RRCSB meeting The Rappahannock-Rapidan Community Services Board and Area Agency on Aging will hok its regularly scheduled Board Meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 9 at 1:00 p.m., at 15361 Bradford Road, Culpeper. Individuals with disabilities who require special assistance to attend and participate in this meeting should contact Paula Benenson at 540825-3100, ext 3146 or TTY 540-825-7391. uct. 12: Registration due for Family Caregiver Workshops A series of classes providing hands-on training, information and support to family caregivers will be held on Thursdays, Oct. 18 and 25 and Nov. 8 and 15, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Washington Fire Hall. Take one or all four of these workshops which will give you helpful tips on caring for ill and disabled family members. Topics will include handson care, safety, preventing and dealing with problems, managing medications, working with doctors and hospitals, finding resources, financial and legal issues, coping with confusion and dementia and caring for the caregiver. There is no charge but space is limited. Please register by Oct. 12 with Sharon Pyne at (540) 675-3313. Oct 12 - Dec. 14: Shooting Match The Castieton Community Volunteer Fire Department will be having a shooting match from Oct. 12 going through Dec. 14 on Friday nights at i p. m. No sleeves, no scopes. For more information cal 540-937-4110. Oct 13: Pickin Party Spenyyille Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary wi be having their Picking Party on Saturday, Oct. 13 at the SpenryviHe Volunteer Fire Department at 6 p.m. Al bluegrass and country bands are welcome. There will be a 5CV50 raffle. The Fire Department Auxiliary wil be selling refreshments. Come out and enjoy a great night of fun and food ir an alcohol and smoke free environment. Contact Michelle Jenkins at (540) 987-9440. Oct 13: “Lineage Research” The Culpeper Minute Men Chapter of the NSDAR will hold their Saturday, Oct. 13, meeting at the Culpeper Library. The meeting will start at 11 a.m. The program ’Lineage Research* will be presented by Mrs. Edna Metzinger. This is an important subject matter for those interested in membership in the Daughters of the American Revolution. We invite all interested to this meeting. Oct. 13: Wakefield Country Day School Fall Festival and Yaitl Sale The public is invited to Wakefield Country Day School’s Annual Fall Festival on Saturday, Oct. 13 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the school grounds at 1059 Zachary Taylor Highway in Flint Hill. Wakefield classes and dubs will offer food and sponsor booths, games, and activities for all ages to raise money for various projects and field trips. Activities will include assorted children’s games, a moon bounce, face painting, and a cake walk. There will be fall plants for sale, along with assorted baked goods and hot and cold food. Bring your quarters, and prepare to spend several hours enjoying a beautiful fall day in the Shenandoah Valley, while at the same time giving to several good causes. Oct. 13: Reflective Emergency Response signs for sale Castleton Community Volunteer Fire Company will be selling 911 Reflective Emergency signs from 9-3 p.m. at Quickie Mart on Lee Highway. The cost is $15 and the signs can be made while you wait. "If we cant find you, we cant help you." The reflective numbers help emergency vehicles cut down their response time. Phone Sharon or Paul Komar for information at (540) 937-5225 after 6 p.m. or weekends. Oct. 13: Laurence Juber On Saturday, Oct. 13 at 8 p. m., renowned . acoustic guitarist Laurence Juber returns to the Theatre for another solo concert. Tickets for adults are $20 and students 18 and under $5. For more information call 540-675-1253. Reservations recommended. 1 Oct. 14: Tax Credit Seminar Rappahannock County Conservation Alliance (RCCA) is sponsoring a free seminar on the purchase and sale of Virginia Tax Credits on Sunday, Oct. 14, from 3-5 p.m. at the Washington Town Hall on 485 Gay Street. Anyone who pays Virginia taxes can lower their taxes by purchasing credits from landowners who have donated conservation easements. A panel of experts will explain the process from both a buyer and seller perspective. For further information, contact the RCCA office at 540-987-9118 or email rccal @ earthlink.net. Oct. 14: The Smithsonian Chamber Players The opening concert in the sixteenth season of the Smithsonian at Little Washington series. A program of great harpsichord concertos by the great composer of the Baroque era. Led by artistic director Kenneth Slowik. Tickets for adults $20 and students 18 and under $5. For more information call 540-675-1253. Reservations recommended. Oct. 14: The fourth in the series of Combined Test/Dressage Schooling Shows run by the Old Dominion Hounds Pony Club is scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 14. These shows are great confidence-boosters for young horses and riders just starting their showing careers, and are a lot of fun for children. For entry I forms and information, contact Lesley Arnold at ^ 540 636-2344, or lesleyarnold@hughes.net Oct. 16: RCCA Board Meeting Community members are invited to attend the October Board Meeting of the Rappahannock County Conservation Alliance (RCCA). RCCA holds its monthly Board of Directors’ meeting on the third Tuesday of each month from 5:30 -7:00 at the RCCA office at the Schoolhouse in Sperryville (at the comer of Routes 522 & 211.) For more information, call the RCCA office at 987-9118. Oct. 17: Rappahannock Free clinic Rappahannock Free clinic will be open on Wednesday, Oct. 17 from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. at the County Health Department on Main Street in ' Washington. For more information call the Fauquier Free Clinic at 540-347-0394. Oct. 18: RappFLOW, Storm Water ! and Rappahannock County Did you ever wonder about WHERE all that storm water in our county goes, what it takes with it and how it can affect you and your watershed? Despite the drought come explore this vital topic at RappFLOWs upcoming monthly meeting on Oct 18, from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. in the RappFLOW office (adjacent to the Sperryville School House). Join us for the ERA video “After the Storm," an excellent video focusing on watersheds and storm water, water pollution, the National Park Service, and what citizens can do to support their own watersheds. Watch the video, eat some popcorn, and learn more about this most important issue in Rappahannock County. For more information, contact Louise Bondelid at louisebondeiid @ earthlink. net or call the RappFLOW office at 987-8737, open from 12:00 to 4:00 on Wednesdays and Fridays. Leave a message any time. See you there! Oct 20: Rabies Vaccination Clinic Donated to RAWL by Drs. Renee & John Nolan, the dinic will be held at the Rappahannock Animal Welfare League (RAWL) Route 639 off of U.S. 211 in Amissville by the landfill from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. $10 per pet - dogs & cats. All proceeds go to RAWL Vaccinations will be available for cats and dogs from any county (pets must be at least 4 months old). For more information call 937-3336 or visit www.rawkfogs.org Oct 20: Power Une Awareness Festival Enjoy live music, speakers, local food and wine, a solar-house tour and a bonfire while learning about the issues surrounding Dominion Virginia Power's proposal to string more 500,000-volt power lines through Rappahannock County. Green vendors are welcome and tailgating is encouraged. The event will be held from 2 p.m. until dark at Jordan i River Farm (6 Shiloh Lane at the comer of Jericho Road and North Poes Road in Hun tty). At dusk, there will be a "Ughtwalk" under the Dominion power lines that cross the farm. Participants can bring their own 3-foot fluorescent light bulb, which will illuminate from the stray energy emitted by the lines. Volunteers are needed to help with the festival and sponsors are still being accepted. For more information, call 636-4775 or visit www.powedineawareness.com. Oct. 20: The Charter meeting The Sons of Confederate Veterans has formed a new camp in Rappahannock County. The Chester presentation meeting is at the Rappahannock Library on Saturday, Oct. 20 at 7 p. m. This meeting is open to the public and ail are welcome to attend. The Sons of Confederate Veterans is an organization preserving the history and legacy of Confederate heroes so future generations may understand the motives that galvanized the Southern Cause. Contact Lyle Henschell at 540-631 -9141. Oct 20: Back by Popular Demand - Rain Barrels! The Culpeper Soil & Water Conservation District will be hosting its 2nd ’Build Your Own Rain Barrel* workshop on Saturday, Oct. 20 from 9a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Young Farmers' Pavilion in Madison, VA. Lunch will be provided. Barrels will cost $35 for 1 or $60 for 2, including hardware. Barrels without hardware will cost $15. Barrels can also be purchased without attending the workshop. For more information, please contact Stephanie DeNicoia at 540825-8591 or by email at Stephanie. DeNicoia @ va.nacdnet.net. Oct. 20-21: Dried Flower Sale and House Tour Presented by the Episcopal Churchwomen of Bromfield Parish, it’s the 51st. Annual Dried Flower Sale and House Tour on Saturday, Oct. 20 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 21 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Tea will be served both days from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Middleton Inn in Washington. This year's featured homes include the Schiffman's Pink House, Meadow Green and Oak Crest. Tickets per house - $10.00. Block tickets - $20.00 - available at Trinity Parish office in Washington or at each house that weekend. Contact Helen Williams at (540) 937-4279. Oct. 20-21: Scrabble House Open House A historic “Rosenwald School,” the public is invited to an open house of the current building to talk with alumni and friends of Scrabble School, experience a “moment in Rappahannock history" and team more about the planned Heritage Center and Senior Center. Open both days from 11 am. to 4 p.m. From Sperryville, follow Rt. 522 south, turn left on Rt. 626, school is less than Vfe mite on left. Plenty of parking and refreshments provided. Call Bob Lander at (540) 987-8504 for more information. Oct. 20: Panther Classic Golf Tournament The $ 1,000,000 Panther Classic Golf Tournament will begin on Saturday, Oct 20, at 9 a. m. with a shot gun start, at Bowling Green C.C. (South Course) in Front Royal, Va. The format wM be a four person Scramble Captain's Choice. Hole in one prizes include: $1,000,000 (Paid out as a 40 year annuity) door prizes include dinner for two at The Inn at Little Washington and a Ford Focus, Courtesy of Rappahannock County National Bank and Shenandoah Ford, Trips and more. Lunch wi be provided by Burgers'n Things after the Tournament. Proceeds benefit the Rappahannock County School Sports Association. You may enter individually or as a team. Registration Fee is $75 Per Player. Make checks payable to RCSSA and return with name, email, address and phone#, mafl to RCSSA, P.O. Box 192, Washington, VA 22747. For more information including sponsoring a hole, contact the Tournament Director, Jim Humbles at 540-987-1218 or email at JKHumbles @ aot.com Oct 23,24,25: Basic Hunter Safety Course There will be a basic hunter safety education course for Rappahannock County on Oct 24,25 and 25 at Amissville Fire Hall from 5-9 p. m. For more information call Tom Guthrie at 540-937-4143. Oct. 26: RLEP Annual Meeting Party Mark your calendar for The Rappahannock League for Environmental Protection’s Annual Meeting and party. This fun, once-a-year event is for the whole Rappahannock Community to come out and help RLEP celebrate another year of accomplishments. There will be good food by ECOW and good wine and beer plus home-made desserts, exhtoits, annual awards, brief comments on the year's activities and next year’s plans, and many of your friends in attendance. New Directors win be elected to the RLEP Board. There will be plenty of social time, opportunities to mix and discuss community issues with neighbors and Board members, and a short benefit auction that will include highly sought local artwork and a superb, operating 1950s AM/FM radio of space-age design, fully restored by the current President of RLEP. Everyone is welcome to attend and best of an, there is no charge for admission. See you at the Flint Hill Fire HaH at 7 p.m. Oct 26. Oct 27: “Strutt Your Mutt” RAWL presents our 4th Annual ‘Strutt >four Mutt* on Oct. 27. A day of fun and games tor dogs and their owners to benefit the Rappahannock Animal Welfare League. Ybu can raise money to help homeless pets and win great pnzes!! at Mountain View Dog Training in Amtssville, VA (10 am. to 3 p.m.). Anyone can participate whether you have a dog or not. RAWL dogs available tor adoption will be there, and you can borrow one if you need, to do the walks or play the games. If you do not wish to participate in the Strutt, you can sti raise pledge money and are eligible to win prizes. Go to our website to download pledge forms: www.rawldogs.org. Start collecting pledges today! Register in person on Strutt day. Bring your completed registration form and donation money. Fabulous Prize for the Champion Pledge-Raiser! For more information and to download pledge forms: www.rawktogs.org / 540-364-6939 or call Saly Cunningham 540-636-3308. (Rain date Od 28) Oct 27: The 9th Annual No Ordinary Person The 9th Annual 'No Ordinary Person* show is coming to Ki Theatre on Saturday, Oct 27 at 8 p. m. .This highly popular evening of fumy, sad, warmhearted arid unusual autobiographical stories wM feature John McCarthy, Sallie Morgan, Doug Baumgardner and Joyce Abell. Tickets are $15. Reservations can be made by calling the Ki office at 967-3164 and all reserved tickets win be held at the Thealre only urti 7:45 on Ihe evening of tie performance

tf* ufit Veral other land parcels available. 8; i#®SS ;;'lr i#S ^teifiaisSf %i!tti}fc5»i|tef fc :■.. L& NOW B THE TIME FOR CITIZENS To COME TO THE AID Otis THEIR COIJNIY. Dominion Power proposes to place a second, larger transmission &ie through Rappahannock. The VA Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has come out against the route. AD citizens must stand united as wefl. CaD our office for information * •Wfgtinvs'Sffi i Obituaries GidB. dater Sperryville resident Gid Brown Clater, 76, of Sperryville died Tuesday, September 25, at the University of Virginia Medical Center. He was born April 11, 1931 in Sperryville, VA to the late George Roxie Clater and Mary Ethel Atkins Clater. Mr. Clater served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Janet Marie Lill ard Clater, and his brother, Robert S. Clater of Manassas. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, George Roxie Clater, Jr., Jack S. Clater, Isaac M. “Buck” Clater, and one sister, Cleo Clater Dodson. Pallbearers were Holly Pendleton, Ernest Clater, Wayne Carwile, Freddie Thompson, Chucky Jenkins, and Tony Wayland. A funeral service was held on Saturday, September 29, at Found and Sons Chapel with Rev. John Burke officiating. Interment was followed in Sperryville Cemetery. Tom Clarkson Formerly ofCastleton Tom Clarkson died in Charleston, SC of congestive heart failure on Monday, September 24. Mr. Clarkson was born in Tulsa, OK, November 29, 1930 to Harry Irving Clarkson and Grace Campbell Clarkson. He Moved to Washington, D.C. in 1943, attended Bethesda Chevy Chase High School. Mr. Clarkson worked as an announcer in his high school years on the old WBCC-AM radio station in Washington, D.C. He was the youngest television director in Washington, DC. at WMAL-TV (now WJLA). He attended the University of Oklahoma 1950-1952 as a member of Phi Gamma Delta fraternity. Mr. Clarkson served in the Army in Japan after the Korean War. He attended American University where he received his communications degree in 1957. He married Natalie von Meyer Clarkson in 1957. He worked as a reporter for TeleNews regularly interviewing major political figures on network evening news broadcasts in the late 1950s. Mr. Clarkson had four sons; Andy Clarkson of Charlotte, NC, Tom Clarkson of Boca Raton, FL, Jack Clarkson of Rockville, MD and Matt Clarkson of Lebanon, PA., and nine grandchildren. He worked for Richard Nixon as a rally man in the 1960 presidential election. Was founder and president of Harry I Clarkson Associates, Inc. Harry I. Clarkson Associates, Inc., was an advertising and public relations firm from 1966 to 1982. He moved to Castleton, VA in 1982 where he lived for 22 years. He was president of Washington Rotary from 1981 to 1982 and was an active Mason of Temple-NoyesCathedral and also a member of "Families Serving Families" Unparalleled Service Since 1830, the Benchmark of Funeral Service 11190 James Monroe Highway (Rt. 29 South) Culpeper, VA Wayne English. Funeral Director 540-825*2361 Knslen Jo Priven. Funeral Director wtnMhwen^felifwii Local Sponsor of Toys tor Toa www.krymemorievctwi W.C. Thompson Funeral Home, Inc. aWe Care About Tour Peace Of Mind” 503-7 North Main Street • Culpeper, Virginia 22701 Telephone (540) 825-6700 Wilbur C. Thompson, Mortician & Notary Serving the Piedmont area for over 40 yean Chevy Chase Club and Columbia Country Club since the 1970s Mr. Clarkson received the Distinguished Service Award from Rotary International in 1992 and moved to Mt. Pleasant, SC in 2004 where he worked in real estate. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, Oct. 12 at 1 p.m. at All Saints Episcopal Church in Washington, D.C. Robert H. Bailey, Sr. Family in Washington Robert Henry Bailey, Sr., 71, of Luray, Va., died Wednesday, September 19. He was bom April 16, 1936 in Washington Va., to the late Edward Henry Bailey and Ethel Timbers Bailey. Mr. Bailey was a self employed brick mason. A member of Military honors at grave by V.F.W. Corner Jones Post 621. He was married to Beatrice Hortense Tutt on April 27,1957. Mr. Bailey is survived by his loving wife, Beatrice Hortense Bailey, a daughter, Sonja Y. Bailey, two sons, Robert H. Bailey and Lovell A. Bailey, all from Luray. Additional survivors include four sisters, Marie Davis, Patricia Norwood, both from Washington Va., Virginia Brown of Capitol Heights, MD., Jeannette Rawls of Youngtown, PA., and five grandchildren. In addition to his parents, Mr. Bailey is preceded in death by a brother, Edward H. Bailey, Jr. A funeral service was held on Saturday, September 22, at Bethel Baptist Church, officiating. Interment followed at Hillside Cemetery, Luray Va. Jeffrey P. Lane Rappahannock land owner Jeffrey Phelp6 Lane, 57, died in a single-engine airplane crash on Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2007. Mr. Lane is survived by his wife, Janet and their children, Travis (Kari), Sarah and Brandon. He was also a grandfather to Tbrin, 3, Made, 1 and Mason, 1. Mr. Lane was born in Lake Forest, 111. He grew up in Libertyville, 111., until he was age 8. And from the age 8 to 13 he resided in Lake Forest, 111. At age 13 he attended Kents Hill School, Kents Hills, Maine, and graduated in 1969. He attended Colorado State University in Ft. Collins, Colo., where he majored C/ieri (fib Special Country Properties Rappahannock • Fauquier • Madison • Culpeper NEW LISTING River Mountain Lane Amissmlle, VA “On a dear day you can see forever ... or so it seems, from this sensational 30 acre parcel between Amissville and Flint Hill. In addition to the splendid views, the property is very private and features an excellent location adjacent to conservation easement land and proximity to the Rappahannock River. The property is mostly open and ideal for horses, a vineyard or specialty agriculture. Just off South Poes Road between AmissviHe and Flint Hill, this excellent acreage is convenient to Warrenton and 166. $579,000 Jeffrey P. Lane in Agriculture Business. He graduated from Colorado State in 1974 and began working fulltime at the Bell Ranch, where he has been employed since. Initially involved in the Bell’s registered herd, Jeff became involved in strategic issues impacting the ranch. As president of the Bell’s Ranch, he led the ranch’s efforts to develop a new breed of cattle and encouraged a much greater focus on wildlife and water management. He was hrst and foremost a family man with a deep devotion to his wife, Janet of 33 years and their three children, his family said. Mr. Lane had a passion for the west and a love for the Bell Ranch where he had lived for over 30 years. He raised all of his three children on the Bell Ranch and was very active in the ranching community in New Mexico. He personified the cowboy way of life and encouraged his children to actively participate in rodeo and ranch activities. Besides his significant focus on Bell Ranch activities, he was active in both Lane Family and other businesses. He was a director of several banks owned by the Lane Family as well as a bank in New Mexico. He also sat on the boards of GBC, a public company and of Lane Industries. Mr. Lane also hosted the annual Trail Ride at the Bell Ranch which was a celebration of the cowboy life and was attended by both real and aspiring cowboys. He was a sportsman, with a passion for outdoor activities, a skilled skier and avid tennis player. He was an accomplished pilot and greatly enjoyed flying and airplanes. A memorial service was held at the Bell Ranch Hacienda. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that a donation be made in memory of Jeffrey Lane to the New Mexico Boys and Girls Ranches, 6209 Hendrix Road NE , 2 FL, Albuquerque, NM 87110. Obituary from Aiiay County Sun in Tucumcari, New Mexico. Inspiring Tfiangfita ty Randy Minter THE FIRST MENTION OF DEATH Parents can help their children understand the concept of death if they familiarize them with this reality before they have to face it directly. Many parents wait until they themselves are confronted with death before they start thinking about how to talk about it with children. That may not be the best time, especially if parents are also dealing with the loss. Better to tak«» a few moments and reflect on your beliefs about death and your experiences with it. Then, there are endless opportunities to talk with children about death as a part of life. 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Religious Notes A Kid’s Community Bible Club sponsored by Reynolds Memorial Baptist Church, Trinity Episcopal Church and Washington Baptist Church begins its fourth year on Wednesday afternoons from 4 p. m. to 5 p. m. This year’s program is open to all children in grades one through six. It will be held at the Washington Baptist Church. The program consists of Bible memorization, crafts, games, music and refreshments. Prizes are given for scripture verses memorized. Many children take the bus from school and come straight to the church. For more information you may contact the Washington Baptist Church office at 540-675-3336. Forest Grove Baptist Church will have their New Contemporary Service the last Sunday of each month at 11 a. m. This service features The Cross Tones, Forest Grove Baptist Church’s own contemporary band. They have been Number 1 in the weekly ratings on TSR, an Internet Radio Outreach Station. In addition, the Contemporary Service includes a communion service very different from the traditional one along with intercessory prayer and testimonies from those present. We invite anyone looking for a contemporary service to come and experience a new kind of service the last Sunday of each month. Our next Contemporary Service will be Sunday, Sept. 30 at 11 a.m. Anyone looking to use their musical talents and gifts in a contemporary service are encouraged to contact Rev. Paul D. Larrimore, Minister of Music, Forest Grove Baptist Church, 540-937-4031. Washington Baptist Church will be celebrating its 125th anniversary this Homecoming Sunday, Oct. 7. This special occasion will feature Rev. Richard “Lanny” Horton, Director of Missions for the Shiloh Baptist Association, who will not only be the guest preacher but will also share information about the new history of the Shiloh Association. Everyone is invited to attend. Activities will begin at 9:45 k. m. with a program emphasizing the history of Washington Baptist Church and of the Shiloh Baptist Association. A time of worship and remembrance will take place at the 11 a. m. service and following that everyone will be asked to adjourn to the front steps of the church for a picture. A covered dish lunch will follow in the church fellowship hall and all are welcome. For more information about this event you may call the church office at 540-675-3336. There will be music for all tastes starting at 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 7 at the Amissville United Methodist Church. The concert will open with the serenading guitar and vocals of Jeannette Wood, and Bob Shaffer of Cobbler Mountain Grass who will perform some bluegrass favorites. The feature act will be alternative inspirational music by the band Ryan Benyo Experience, with piano solos you don’t want to miss. A spaghetti dinner will follow at 6:30 prepared and served by the United Methodist Men. All donations received for the evening will be used for the United Methodist Men’s service projects in the community Forest Grove Baptist Church will hold their annual Fall Festival on Saturday, Oct. 13 at the Forest Grove Baptist Church Activity Center (Old School) on Forest Grove Road. It will begin with a Yard Sale at 8 a.m. There will be Live music by the Crosstones at 12 p.m. There will also be lots of food and baked goods. We will also have Hay Rides and a Moon bounce for the kids! In addition we will host the Rappahannock Historical Society Exhibits all day! This will include hundreds of local photos and artifacts from 1860-1960 concerning county history. All proceeds will go towards the Forest Grove Baptist Church Building Fund. For more information call Danny or Linda Hitt at 540-825-7799 or 540-9374221. The Flint Hill Baptist Church cordially invites the public to attend their annual Homecoming event on Oct. 14 at 11 a.m. The guest speaker will be Reverend Michael Williams. A covered dish luncheon will be held at the Flint Hill Fire Department following the service. Gid Brown Bible Baptist Church, Washington will be having revival services starting Sunday, Oct. 14 going through Friday, Oct. 19, with David Sommerdorf of Wasilla, Ala., preaching. The Sommerdorf family will be singing Christhonoring music. Pastor John Burke invites everyone to attend. Nursery will be provided. For more information call 540-937-4911. Amissville Baptist Church has started a new Non-Traditional Study Series on Tuesday evenings at 7 p.m. Are you unable to attend Sunday School? Is attending Sunday School uncomfortable for you? Do you want to learn more about the Bible? Please join us for this relaxed atmosphere study series where we try and answer all of your questions. The following class-^ es are available for study: Foundations of Our Faith, Bible Survey/Old Testament Part One - Genesis-Ester and Understanding Teaching. For additional information please call the Church office (540) 937-6159 Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. or email us at AmissvilleBC® comcast.net. Amissville Baptist Church is located at 776 Viewtown Road in Amissville. Becca Metcalfe weds Luke Stone The marriage ceremony of Becca Metcalfe, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Metcalfe of Flint Hill to Luke Stone, son of Dr. and James Walter Stone of Midlothian, VA., took place on June 16 at The University Chapel, Charlottesville. The Rev. Susan Price and the Rev. Jennings Hobson officiated. Anna Metcalfe, sister of the bride, was the maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Jordan Stone and Keller Stone, sisters of the groom. George McArthur served as best man. Groomsmen were Andrew Roberts and Hunter Stone, the groom’s brothers. The flower girl was Samantha Schild, cousin of the bride, and Mateo Villalobos, also the bride’s cousin was ring bearer. The rehearsal dinner, was held at the Metcalfes’ home in Flint Hill. The bride graduated from the University of Virginia with a Bachelor of Arts Degree. The groom also graduated from the University of Virginia with a Bachelor of Arts Degree and a Masters Degree in teaching. After a honeymoon in Saint Lucia, the couple now resides in Charlottesville. Secluded mountainside chalet, 55 acres, private road 1/2 mile from Inn at Washington. Spectacular views east, north, south. Scenic easements on property & neighbors' property. Timbered cathedral ceiling, immense fireplace. 3bd, 2ba, 2-car garage. Kitchen brick floor, copper hood. Artist's loft with north skylight. $1.1 million • si Oapp % APPAHANNOCK EAL ESTATE ESOURCES Waafcmgsoo. VA (540V-A?5-l 190 I PINK HOUSE ON A HILL! Hear jhenandoart national Park!!! Tucked away at the end of a hoUow. within hiking distance of Shenandoah National Park!! Listed to sell for $397,500.00 This property srts on 5.35 wooded acres, with rock oul cropping, slate road frontage, and a beautiful landscaped yard. There are over 2000 square feet of living space which include: 3BR/1BA, a galley kitchen, large living room, with intricate stone fire place, hardwood flooring throughout a stone sunroom with stone fireplace, and a large enclosed porch. Butch Zmdci, Broker, Gib, A8R tMS£h$fappreties^U?coin Buyer Brnktrif tine* 19M Patncta Bartholomew Super Agent ?l)art*>e*ithUnh.<om m Harris Hollow, Washington, VA Hiker’s paradise at the head of the Harris Hollow Trail. Atmospheric cabin with stone walls nesded against the mountains. 36 acres of woodland trails. Rush River, and more. 3 bedroom, 3 bath, home with media nxrni, office, workshop and two sheds. Price includes all furnishings, fixtures and equipment. $879,000. Royal Avenue, Front Royal, VA Lovely, 1929 well-built stone home with 5 bedrooms and 2.5 baths on nearly one-third of an acre. Great m-town location. Zoned for residential or commercial use. Superb investment potential. $449,<XX). Tanglewood, Front Royal, VA The most beautiful home in town. Tanglewood F.state boasts a tastefully appointed, elegant tour bedruom historic main house with en-suite baths, a iarge, fully renovated two bedroom guest house. 2.5 acres of park-like grounds. Approved for use as a Bed and Breakfast. Absolutely gorgeous. $1.485.(HX). Alan Zuschlag 540-937-6124 Howie Swaim 540-675-9999 Howie Swaim 540-675-9999 I Horseshoe Hollow, Washington, VA Beautiful 100 acre parcel in area of larger farms and estates. Streams, stone walls, nice views, trails and open fields. Perfect for farm, vineyard, or private weekend retreat. Several ideal home locations. In its entirety SI,348,500 or 50 acre lower parcel for $749,500 and wooded 50 acre upper parcel for $599,000. Cebarbreak, Amissvllle, VA Choice 15+/- acre wooded parcel near large terms. Rolling hills and streams and mountain views. The romantic rums ot an old log cabin still stand on the property. This is rhe ideal parcel tor a weekend home or hunt box. $299,9tXJ. Tucker’s Retreat, Sperryville, VA •"’5 acre lot close to Shenandoah \.tr. Park with 2 BR 1.5 BA bungalow with dining rm, living rm and office. Completely painted, new heat s\stem and central air plus a new barh. Near a stream and hiking trails. Easy to maintain. Quiet location on a state gravel road. $251),inH Rent S‘>< H) per month. Alan Zuschlag 540-937-6124 Alan Zuschlag 540-937-6124 Amy Sloane Timbers 540-987-8668 Aileen Cottage, Flint Hill, VA Charming cape cod built in 2006 on 2 quiet acres. Main floor has two bedrooms and one lull bath, a large living room with fireplace, separate office, eat-in kitchen complete with hard wood floors and all new appliances. A hill unfinished basement with rough-in and additional bedroom allowed. $429,000. Castle Mtn Farm, Castleton, VA Spectacular sportsman estate on 2*)1 acres with outstanding panoramic views of the Blue Ridee. Melds, orchards, streams, and forests combined with dramatic frontage on the Thornton River offer outstanding fishing, boating, nd ing and hunting. Contemporary 3 bedroom home. $3,995,000. Leeds Manor Road, Markham, Va F.njov mountain views and roaring tires in a beautiful stone- fireplace. 2s- bedrooms. 2 bathrooms and sun room Separate artist studio, 3 ba\ garage, and various other buildings m excellent condition. 3 ponds, 30 acres in 3 parcels. 51,250,000 Camden M. Littleton 703-568-1097 Alan Zuschlag 540-253-7441 540-937-6124 Lynn Wiley

Pellegatta’s features new chefs ‘Grandpa is going to play group* Several years ago my cousin’s four-year old daughter wondered where her grandfather <my uncle Sam), my dad, the two uncles Frank, Uncle Joe and several other retired “grandfathers” went every morning about 8:30 a.m. In a response that made perfect sense to a four-year old, my cousin answered that grandpa was going to “play group ” For several years this much loved group of men gathered daily for coffee at Friendly’s in our small home town of Rome, N.Y., for camaraderie and to discuss the affairs of family and the world. Ever after that famous explanation, within the family, with loving laughter, we said the men were going to “play group ” In Rappahannock we have at least two men’s lunch bunch groups and a breakfast group where camaraderie, political discussions and joke telling flourish 11 won’t call them play groups!) In Sperryville, a community where affiliation and companionship thrive, the phenomena of what continues to happen at Pellegatta’s Eatery (formerly Apple Hill Bakery) is testimony to those positive forces. Not only did private investors come forward with the funds to get Ted started, but also Tom Von Fange donated a round table, Cynthia and Ray Stamp found chairs for the table and put up curtains, and guest chefs have offered their services. Sharing their creativity and skills, very talented folks will be guest chefs for the next four Mondays, from 6 p.m. -9:30 p.m. I wall tell you about each chef in this column. The guest chef concept enables us to have a diverse set of ethnic chefs and cuisine in Sperryville for Ethiopian, Korean, Thai and southwest food for dinner in October. This past Monday, you came to Pellegatta’s to savor Ethiopian specialties and meet an extraordinary woman, Bertukan Kassa, an Ethiopian woman who has been in this country since July, 2005, and has been granted political asylum. Bertukan has applied for her husband and three daughters, ages 14,12, and 7, to come to the USA She hopes they will be with her in Rappahannock County by July of ’08. In the meantime she is available to be your personal chef and is well versed in Italian, American and Ethiopian cuisine. She can be reached at <540» 636-3275. This coming Monday, Oct. 8, Hi Soo Shin Hepinstall brings her Korean heritage to Sperryville. Having grown up with 12 brothers and sisters and serving dinner to forty '40) people every night, Hi Soo acquired cooking skills from a very young age. As a rebellious young woman who resisted the traditional role of a Korean woman, Hi Soo went on to graduate from the English Department of Ewha Women’s University in Seoul, Korea, and is the author of two novels, one of them an award winning novel that was made into a movie. Having attended a summer program at Cordon Bleu Cooking School in Paris, she continued her studies in Seoul and throughout Southeast Asia and is also the author of a cookbook, Growing up in a Korean Kitchen. Hi Soo married her husband Larry in 1961. His work with the U. of Maryland overseas programs took them to international assignments for 25 years. Ten years ago they finally decided to come home and lived in Silver Spring. Their daughter, editor of All Asia News at Reuters News Agency, wanted a summer home, so the Hepinstall’s purchased their home and moved into Jenkins Hollow just three months ago. Hi Soo notes with humor that she has come full circle. She rebelled against the traditional role of Koran woman, but now wants to cook for several reasons. Foremost among these is that in her role as grandmother of eight and ten year old granddaughters, she believes they should know what good healthy food is. In addition she says that few people know what Korean cooking is and would like to change that. And finally.. ."You make friends with food.” No reservations are required, but if we want to give Ted and Hi Soo an estimate of how many will come for Korean dinner and book signing, stop by or call to let them know in advance. 987-9870. Dinner starts at 6 pm. Bring a sweater and be prepared to sit a while on the deck by the river where you can hear the lovely voice of Linda Orfila, accompanied by Joe Wilson and Tommy G. It’s more than just dinner. It is time to honor another of our newer residents and be with friends in our own “play group”. How did our “State Secret” make the cover of Virginia Living? Just a bit more about the article on Rappahannock County in the Virginia Living Magazine. Fve heard folks wonder how it happened. Our talented volunteer tourism professional, Laura Overstreet, began to make a pitch about Rappahan' nock to the principal writer, Jo Ann Hofheimer, over a year ago. Jo Ann came to Rappahannock early last spring for two and one half days. At that time I had arranged for her to visit as many businesses and talk with as many people as possible. We had her booked from morning until night? Although Jo Ann had hoped for publication of the article in late spring, it did not happen until September. I have listened to, and read on Rappnet, reactions to this article. They have been extremely positive about the insight and breadth of the coverage. Much thanks to Laura and to Jo Ann whose efforts resulted in a truly classic and classy representation of the “rural and refined” Rappahannock County. Restaurants for tourists I’ve written a great deal about Apple Hill Bakery, now Pellegatta’s Eatery, in the last several issties. I am feeling that I have neglected our other fine restaurants. So, I just want to say that almost every group of guests that stays at The House on Water Street, over a two day period, usually eats at Thornton River Grille (I make reservations in advance), Rae’s and Rudy’s pizzeria. The comments are always more than positive. “I had no idea that such a small Sperryville Barbara Adotfi adotfibarbara@ verizon.net (540) 987-8682 town would have such excellent restaurants” is the most common refrain. The people who will be here next weekend read my website (www.The Houseon WaterStreet.com) and plan to bring their coolers to load up on grass fed meats from Mt. Vernon Farm and organically grown vegetables from Waterpenny. No doubt they will also take home apples! We all enjoy each of these restaurants and can be proud of Mam Street Sperryville as a destination for all of us and for visitors to the county. Rappahannock County Web Site What do the Rappahannock County Government, Shenandoah National Park, Rappahannock Business Alliance, RAAC, Rappahannock Historical Society, Rappahannock Center for Nonprofits, Town of Washington, and Washington Hospitality and Visitor Association have in common? They are all partners in the application for the Virginia Tburism Corporation marketing grant that you read about in this paper. As equal partners, all See SPERRYVILLE, Page B7 >' ' '■»■■■■.""I ■■■■IN, I | | ....HUIt OPENHOUSE Saturday, October 6th, 1-4 pm Swj-! ■ 3073 EDWARD KING LANE AM1SSVILLE, VIRGINIA Directions: From Warrenton, Rt. 211 W, Left Colvin Rd./Rt.621, Right at Edward King Lane Call Anita Hartke at National Realty 540.9374231 or 1.877.5774600 Nationals 5= Realty 0 J Come Enjoy the Country! Spacious Rambler on 5 Acres 3 bd/2 bath. Like new. 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The hummingbirds have deserted their feeders in search for a warmer climate. The winter birds will soon be coming around. The squirrels are scampering so quickly, gathering up their acorns, for the winter. And the wooly worms are in a hurry, dressed in their winter wear. And for many of us, we are loading up on apples and getting our feeders ready for winter birds, Apple butter day Be sure to head out to the Rappahannock Farmers Co-op on Saturday, Oct. 6, to get this year’s Lion’s Club apple butter. What a way to start the fall out with some warm toast topped with apple butter. There will be local homemade Washington Jan Clatterbuck 675-3338 jclatterbuck@ timespapers.com cakes and pies as well as area fanners selling beef. Students from Wakefield County Day School will there selling hot dogs, hamburgers and drinks. Open all day from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Phone (540) 987-8555 for information. After you’re get done buying apple butter, head on over to the Thrift Shop. The Ladies Auxiliary will be having their $5 bag sale at the Washington Thrift Shop from 9 a. m. to 3 p. m. For more information cadi Jean Alther at 540-675-3844. New camp in Rappahannock Hey, guess what! There is a new camp in Rappahannock County. The Sons of Confederate Veterans has formed a new camp in Rappahannock County. The Charter presentation meeting is at the Rappahannock Library on Saturday, Oct. 20 at 7 p. m. This meeting is open to the public and everyone is welcome to attend. The Sons of Confederate Veterans is an organization preserving the history and legacy of Confederate heroes so future generations may understand the motives that galvanized the Southern Cause. If you are interested in history, go to the meeting. For more information, contact Lyle Henschell at 540631-9141. 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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month Jerri Mallory is unexpected in many ways. You do not expect a 29-year-old woman to have breast cancer. And, after just starting chemo therapy, you don’t expect her to look so healthy, strong and cheerful. But Jerri is all that and more! An Amissville native, Jerri was diagnosed with invasive ductile carcinoma, the most common type of breast cancer, in May. Jerri had found the lump herself during a breast selfexam, but still didn’t really believe it was anything to worry about. However, years of working in the medical field had taught her not to ignore such things and so she scheduled a doctor’s appointment. After a mammogram that was inconclusive, they did a biopsy. And, in a shocking phone call, Jerri learned that she had breast cancer. “My first thought was *1 don’t want to lose my hair!’ She laughs when she tells me this story and it isn’t long until we’re both laughing at how strong vanity is! But she goes on to tell me that there’s no history of cancer in her family. In fact, she’s spent years worrying about not getting diabetes, which does run in her family. True to form, Jerri did not shrink from the new challenge. She was in the hospital in Charlottesville in less than two weeks for surgery. While the cancer was caught early, Stage 1, it turns out that it’s a very aggressive form of cancer. The aggressiveness of cancers is rated on a grade of 1 to 3 with three being the most aggressive. Jerri’s tumor was a grade three and so the treatment plan called for an aggressive response. So the surgery Jerri had was a bilateral simple mastectomy, which means both breasts were removed, but not the lymph nodes or any of the chest wall. At Amiss vi lle Julie Emery 937-2315 Julie@ JulieEmery.com otage 1, the cancer had not spread and the surgery was a success. After having time to recover from the surgery, chemotherapy was next up. The chemotherapy mix of drugs varies for each patient. For Jerri, it includes Taxotere, Adriamycin and Cytoxan. There will be a total of six treatments, each of them three weeks apart. So far the big side effect has been exhaustion. Not that Jerri doesn’t have plenty of reasons to be exhausted without chemotherapy! She’s a single mother to Maya, a four-year-old daughter who is her inspiration. She also holds down two jobs, one at Fauquier Medical Associates in Bealeton and one as a Pharmacy Tech at CVS in Warrenton. Its amazing that Jerri is pulling all of this off. But she has had lots of support. She’s staying with her brother and his wife and they’ve helped take care of Maya. Her sister-in-law has been at every doctor’s appointment and sat with her in the hospital after her surgery. While they weren’t close before, (“She stole my baby brother!”) Jerri can’t say enough good things about her now. And Jerri says that both of her employers have been wonderfully supportive. Everyone is constantly asking what they can do to help. Her faith is also a huge part of what is getting her through this. There are people praying for her every day and she feels the extra strength of that sup port. Jerri is also part of the support system for her mother and grandmother. Both have diabetes. Her grandmother is already on dialysis and her mother will be soon. One of the reasons Jerri’s stayed in the medical field was that she appreciated how it allowed her 'to help her family with medications, questions about diabetes and treatments and about proper diet. Now that medical background is helping her chart a course for her own treatment. Despite the ongoing shock, Jerri’s trying to keep life as normal as possible, especially for Maya. She’s promised Maya the/ll go to “High School Musical on Ice” and sometime this month they’ll head to a pumpkin patch. “Don’t ignore anything,” Jerri tells me. No one thinks it can happen to them. At 29, most of us still think we’re invulnerable. But Jerri can tell you that it’s just not true. The fact that she listened to her body and immediately checked it out means that she’s likely to be here to hold her grandchildren some day. Having spent some time with Jerri this week, Fve no doubt her grandchildren will be shaking their head at this bundle of energy! Happy Anniversary! Valerie and Don Jones of Amissville just returned from a trip to Wisconsin where they celebrated their 45th wedding anniversary! Congratulations from all your neighbors! In Wisconsin, they were able to celebrate with a multitude of family members. They included their daughter and her husband who currently live in California, Valerie’s mother, brother and sister and a whole host of others. As it happens Valerie’s brother owns Kalahari Water Sperrwille From Page B6 submitted letters of support for this grant application, united in the belief that targeted marketing encouraging visitors to enjoy our resources is one way to increase revenue for the County without creating a need for additional community services. Thanks to each of the represen tatives from each organization for working with their board to bring their support, and financial contributions by most, to this united effort. “Look for the man sitting on the front porch** These were the directions given to someone looking for an office on Main Street in Sperryville. Rain or shine Gid Clater, surveyed traffic, postal patrons,, walkers, customers at kical businesses, and everything else that happened on Main Street from his chair on his porch. He had been active as a citizen in the volunteer fire department and worked in the community at the elementary school. There is now a void on Main Street and Gid Clater’s constant presence wilt be missed. We send our condolences to his family and friends. WASHINGTON From Page B6 on Sunday, Oct. 7 with Rev. Lanny Horton, their Shiloh Missions Director, will be the guest speaker. He will be sharing about the new history of the Shiloh Association. Special music will be by Melody Hackney, along with the Adult Choir and their Praise Team. Please join them for this special occasion. Christmas in Little Washington The Washington Hospitality and Visitors Association will be orchestrating the Third Annual Christmas in Little Washington Parade which will be held on Sunday, December 2. Save the date now! New this year will be a Holiday Bazaar held in the Ki Theatre. Kevin Adams from the Gay Street Inn is looking for artisans. Give him a call at the Gay Street Inn at (540) 6753288. And then there’s the parade itself. Think about entering a float this year to add to the merriment. The school’s band will be a returning feature as well as many of the parade’s favorites but there’s always room for more. Call Denise Chandler at (540) 675-1200 if you’d like to be a part of this year's parade. So, Kevin Adams for bazaar artisans and Denise Chandler for the parade. Christmas committee members this year are Kevin Adams, Denise Chandler, Diane MacPherson and Anita Sherman. While held in the Tbwn of Washington, this is clearly another event for the entire county to eiyoy and participate in and to celebrate the winter season. MORE NEWS ONUNE... t Rappnews.com Classic Kapp*i&4fUMKk txnuhm&e 3^ at $129^00. Ob; hut Thrw fKwium scras im NW ! r*ak“ «# the Bta* **!*• Cawaty »Mk views «T “the A VBOTmmd aad 4 Bl . trass DC. tarn. It »*MWi Ready to MM. just IS Search all VA listings at: -Cj ocarvu «i» » —. /^'vi’ :■ www. r a ppahamnockcotnity twmcs!comj Redwood Realty MICHELLE BENECKE 540.987.9128 703.965.0704 BbQCdkcSC21lQhPQQdjOOB Park in Wisconsin Dells. It’s an enormous place with no end of fun for adults and kids. And, there is apparently a possibility that one may be opening in Virginia. Valerie’s mother, Myma Harrison, is 86-years-old and still eagerly looks forward to reading the Rappahannock News. Valerie says she’s especially interested1 in all the news from Flint Hill. We hope she’ll come visit us soon! Pickin’ Party at Hackleys Don’t forget, this coming Saturday, Oct. 6,1 hope you’ll all be headed to Hackley’s General Store for the next pickin’ party. Bring your voice and whatever other instruments you play and you can join in the fun. Or, just bring your chair and money for one last ice cream cone from Hackley’s and get ready to tap your toe and sing along. The music will start at 4 p.m. and will go until 7 p.m. There’s also a book signing this time with Robert Gibson Corder, Ph.D. Watch this space for an interview with the author. For more information on the pickin’ party call 937-5373. Photo by Julie Emery Amissville resident Jerri Mallory puts on a smile even as she begins chemo treatments. V V Special Country Properties Rappahannock • Fauquier • Madison • Culpeper C/ieri North Poes Road The perfect country property in Rappahannock's premier equestrian area! 53 acres with mountain views, pasture, forest and river frontage. Includes a three hcdiwm cottage. 25 acres on the river - $495,000,30 acres phis cottage - $769,000, Both parcels - $1,230,000 South Poes Road Perfect for hunters, fishers and lovers of the outdoors! t hese parcels range from approx. 21 acres to 28 acres and each has a special home site ready for building w ith an approv ed 4 bedroom perc and underground utilities. A great location and a great value. $295,000 - $479,000 SCHOOUIOUSE ROAD - CoMMERCIAIVReSIDKNTIAL This immaculate property has excellent commercial potential for professional offices. 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Numerous-upgrades and amenities induing hardwood floors on the mam level, crow n molding. gir> fireplace. and an enormous deck. 3 acre wooded lot SJOUM Etuan Farm Spectacular one-of-a-kind olTering with breath taking views of Old Rag and the Shenandoah National Park. 187 acres, protected by a scenic easement, w ith an cm table combination ivf rolling pasture, hardwood forest and strong mountain streams, l hc farm is being offered three wavs: 80 acres $1 J95.000, 107 acres $1,595,000.187 acres $2,950,000 ■* ‘ ! ’ .

Nash Prom Page B1 my habitual way of seeing on this brand-new moment. I wait for a moment of perception, when my life’s undercurrent intersects with the river of pigment. This may take days and layers of trial and error, sometimes frustrating months, or it can happen all in one super-wet drippy rush.” In 1974, Nash was already a well-known choreographer, performer, and teacher in the Washington, D.C. area when she moved to Rappahannock County and established the Last-Minute Wood Co. This dance/theater group performed under her direction at home and on tour for the next 25 years. The work they did together after 1991 was powerfully influenced by Nash’s practice as a Feldenkrais teacher. In 1989, she founded Workspace for Choreographers, an artists’ retreat in the Blue Ridge that supports experimentation with new ideas. “Thirteen years ago, I stumbled upon a fascination with painting that circled back to early childhood, a time of discovery,” she remembers. “The aspects of painting that reflect movement interested me most: movement of pigment, water, myself. The images, as in my choreography, have references to reality, both inner and outer, without literally representing it.” Sally Nash’s work has been shown locally at the Middle Street Gallery, Longview Gallery, Artists of Rappahannock County 2006, and Workspace for Choreographers, at the Vine Arts Exhibit in Culpeper, the UVA Cancer Center in Charlottesville, and at Linden Vineyard. “Arrival/Departure,” Nash’s large show of both color and black & white works in mixed water-based media, runs from Oct. 4 through Oct. 28, with an Artist’s Reception on Sunday, Oct. 7, from 2-5 p.m. The Packing Shed Gallery is located at the comer of Gay and Porter streets and is open Thursday through Sunday from 12:30 to 7 p.m. For more information, call the gallery at (540 >675-3410. Kinnier From Page B1 this study. As she said, “It is the result of hard work and long periods of deep meditation.” “Recent & Retrospective Work” consists of collage, drawings, and prints by Emily Kinnier runs from Oct. 5 through Oct. 28, with an Artist’s Reception Sunday, Oct. 7 from 2-5 p.m. The Middle Street Gallery is located in Washington, Virginia, next to The Inn at Little Washington. Gallery hours are Friday through Sunday, 11 a.m. through 6 p.m. Call the gallery at (540) 675-3440 or Tucker Hill at (540) 9234024. Movie From Page B1 who are interviewed during the film. Martin Sheen is the narrator. GM reported spending over one billion dollars for the design, production, and publicity of the EV-1 but couldn’t get enough interest in it to keep it in production. When GM began its mandatory call back of the EV-1, most of the people leasing the car (they had not been allowed to buy them) tried to purchase the cars from GM. GM refused. GM’s refusal raised a red flag for Director Chris Paine and other owners. Paine, thinking there was much more to the story than a lack of interest in the car, began investigating what he felt were the real reasons behind the car’s demise. The film takes on a sense of urgency as the cars begin disappearing. Paine tracks down the lease holders, and through great detective work tracks down the sad truth about the fate of the little EV-1. ceiled on Main Street :m' the town limits 6^ SMHHI i^mmm^mmS^mimmaSn .have .been jerked aeptioriid; mountain • views w/alK-tfee4:6ei^|^ii any PRICE REDUCED :t^||r home and outstanding .views in si^*.t t «!*- -’%£<)> _v * f *» _+ l ! m The film features interviews with former EV-1 lease holders, GM executives, the elderly husband and wife who manufactured the battery that powered the car, and energy experts from many fields. We begin to see there are pros and cons to the EV-1. The film held my interest, although I wasn’t sure what exactly was proven, as there are more questions raised than answered. This documentary, however, is more relevant now than ever, as GM has recently announced their intention to produce another electric car. Unfortunately, they say it will take 10 years to produce something they had already produced a decade ago! Come see this film and decide for yourself. The film, rated PG, runs 90 minutes and will be shown Friday, Oct. 5, at 8:00 p.m., at the Theatre in Little Washington. Tickets are still $6 for adults, $4 for students, and $3 for children under 10. For more information, please call RAAC at 6753193 or visit our website at. (RAAC had previously scheduled “La Vie en Rose” for Oct. 5, but the film will not be available. We will show it in a month or two.) 1 JUBER_ From Page B1 artists and groups with whom Juber has worked are George Harrison, Ringo Starr, A1 Stewart, and The Monkees. For the concert at the Theatre in Little Washington, Juber will play selections from his acclaimed compositions and arrangements that touch on icons of pop, rock, jazz, blues and folk styles. The title tune from Juber’s latest CD release, “PCH”, is described as “acoustic surf guitar”, and from there the album segues into celtic-jazz, rock, blues, R&B and swing, all defined by Juber’s distinctive touch on guitar. This is some of the music which will be heard at the concert on October 13. Tickets for the concert at the Theatre on Saturday, Oct. 13 at 8 p.m. are $20 for adults and $5 for students 18 and under. This concert is already well subscribed and early reservations are recommended, especially for those with special seating requests. For reservations, or to obtain a copy of the Theatre’s schedule for the new season, contact the Theatre by phone at (560) 675-1253 or by email to or by mail to The Theatre, 291 Gay Street, PO Box 322, Washington VA 22747. Slowik From Page B1 string players, will present three of Bach’s greatest harpsichord concertos: Concerto in G Minor, BWV 1058; Concerto in F Major, BWV 971; Concerto in D Major, BWV 1054. An important additional feature of the program will be provided by Slowik’s discussion of the way in which Bach took the Italian concerto idiom of Antonio Vivaldi and transformed it into something Germanic, contrapuntal, and quintessentially Bachian. This concert, and a second chamber music concert on November 11, have been scheduled for Sunday afternoons (rather than the Theatre’s usual Saturday evening scheduling), in response to several requests from the Theatre’s enthusiastic chamber music fans. Tickets for the concert at the Theatre on Sunday, Oct. 14 at 4 p.m. are $20 for adults and $5 for students 18 and under. For reservations, or to obtain a copy of the Theatre's current schedule, contact the Theatre by phone to (540) 675-1253 or by email to TheatreVA@aol.com, or by mail to The Theatre, 291 Gay Street, PO Box 322, Washington VA 22747 Oakcrest , jS* 'Z4 l~- - -v* »h* "jrpEr—“ From Page B1 . fireplace, crafted of stone found on the property by the original owner, and enlarged with matching stone by Mr. Pellikaan, which dominates the gracious living room area. This space is punctuated with a pair of sea captains chests used as a coffee table, a 1870s dry sink found in Vermont, and a hand painted French oval storage container. Two guest bedrooms with a guest bath, along with a master bedroom suite comprise the main level. Paintings by Rappahannock County artists such as Patton Wilson, Sara Linda Pbly, Neal Rizos and Barbara Sherwood line the walls. Antique platters collected over the years from many countries as well as from family, and numerous articles shipped back from a 2001 trip to China provide visual interest and excitement all over the house. The premier centerisle chefs kitchen has slate lloormg and granite counters. An early 1900 solid wood maple butcher block .and colorful tiles harmonize with modern appliances. Off the kitchen and veranda is an enclosed seasonal entertaining area. Beyond the living area, facing west, is an attractive massive pillar supported porch, with ample space for entertaining, or being entertained by the extraordinary views. The once unfinished T lower level now provides the homeowner additional '-■pace fay* - SiBC^’ -' guest - quarters. * On the * walls hang framed memorabilia of Mr. Pellikaan’s many years with the Senate, including a treasured framed sample of the Senate carpet, and some of his many invitations to Presidential inaugural events. One of a matching set of hand-carved window shutters from the Shenandoah valley is hung here, with the other hung in the pool house. A garden lined stone path with dry stone walls leads from the lower level to the pool complex. A large, decorated pool house offers more space for dining and entertaining, and the sparkling pool is enlivened by a turtle fountain from New Orleans, and plantings whose colors are reflected in the blue waters. On the 27 acre property is a newly constructed horse facility, and a 40’x50’ stone walled cemetery dating to the mid 1800s , with tombstones bearing the names of prominent Rappahannock original families. Oak Crest is simply a beautiful home, with nature providing the beauty outside, and with taste and wide ranging interests forming a perfect match inside. As Mr. Pellikaan remarked, “I feel fortunate to be in this lovely spot, to enjoy it with my friends, to share its beauty with those who appreciate it, and to spend my days being a good steward of my land.” Library From Page B1 designed the garden to fit into the natural landscape and to be filled with color in all four seasons. Lady Katherine, as Lykes fondly calls her, observes that, “It is difficult when you are working with the natural landscape like the side of a mountain to get the full scope of the design from any one perspective.* In order to help us envision the full sense of the gardens, she will share blueprints of the garden layout as well as information about the culture and nurturing of her favorite flowers, shrubs, and trees. She is also quite dear that this presentation owes as much to Lykes’ skill as a photographer as it does to her skill as a gardener. Lykes’ ability to capture the places of particular beauty in this county is well known, and Katherine Bull’s gardens are among the treasures of the county. Don’t miss this chance to have an arm chair tour that spans the seasons.

The Rappahannock News and the Rappahannock Animal Welfare League (RAWL) present Your Next Best Friend: Wrinkles Photo by LiK Duvall Just one glance and you know my breed is SharPei. No other dog has a face like this! (My kind has been around for more than 2000 years.) J am only two-years-old, so I have plenty of life left in which to continue thoroughly disliking cats. So, there I am: your pal, your watchdog, really good on a leash, clean and great to have around. This past week 3 dogs were joined with new owners. The Rappahannock Animal Welfare League is located in Amiaeville at 164 Weaver Road. They can be reached 7 days a week between 8 a m. and 1 p m. at (540) 937-3283. Check our their website at www.rawldogs.org Elat, Pray, Love: “One Woman’s Search for Everything Across Italy, India and Indonesia.” By Elizabeth Gilbert This is the second in an irregular series of reviews of books that are likely to appeal to or particularly relate to the Rappahannock reader. Eat, Pray, Loveoffers the reader “One Woman’s Search for Everything Across Italy, India and Indonesia.” Elizabeth Gilbert, previously nominated for the PEN/Hemingway Award and National Book Award, takes us on a one-year tour across the world in this memoir. The metaphor for the book’s organization is a japa malas, a string of 108 beads used for prayerful meditation by devout Hindus and Buddhists. The book thus has 108 chapters, usually three to four pages long, which facilitates and even invites intermittent reading; a section at the doctor’s office, another bit while waiting for the pasta to boil. The number 108 is a three-digit perfect multiple of three with components adding to three times three, and Ms. Gilbert also uses this balanced three to reflect her journey to three countries to achieve her own life balance. Don’t worry; most of the book does not pursue these various numerological connections. Still, she reports on her travels with heightened BookRapp self-awareness as she takes a journey internally and externally. Suffering from a painful divorce followed by a shortlived but intense relationship, Gilbert decides to “find herself by spending one-third of a year in each of three countries: Italy, India, and Indonesia, where she devotes herself to eating, praying, and then loving. Actually, Gilbert goes to Italy primarily to learn I tab an, simply because she finds the language beautiful, but she also pursues the cuisine. Interesting—the way Italy keeps popping up in descriptions of good food. T.ike Kingsolver in Animal, Vegetable, Miracle, Gilbert describes how Italians use natural and local ingredients and spend lengthy, sensuous periods 6f time cooking and eating, both activities in settings that celebrate family and community These values of slowing the pace, joining with friends and family, eating locally, and savoring the pleasures of food have drawn many to our County as well, as we seek a refuge from the growing stresses of urban and even suburban life. (Gilbert leaves Manhattan for her travels.) From Italy, Gilbert flies to India, going directly to an ashram where she seeks to simplify her life and fill the void she feels that only a relationship with God can fill. In New York, she had found a guru, an Indian woman whose ashram she now joins for four months to practice yoga, chant, and meditate. She describes the diverse participants in these pursuits, and their stories enrich the memoir. She is seeking God and learning to pray, and her struggles are moving and universal. For the many in the County who practice yoga, this third of the book will appeal in its details about not only the physical but also the spiritual outcomes. And, for all who find peace and solace in prayer, the spiritual hunger that motivates Gilbert will resonate. In a sense, Gilbert reenters the physical world in Indonesia: Bah, to be specific. Having satisfied both physical and spiritual hunger, she goes to Bah to apprentice herself to a medicine man or holy man who read her palm when she had briefly vis ited Bali and predicted she would come back and live. Amazingly, she builds a life over four months in a small town, learning from this elderly man, teaching him English, and developing relationships with Balinese and with expatriates. The reader learns about thin unique culture and its associated practices in family, social interactions, and communication. I couldn’t help but admire and wonder at her courage and slightly envy her experience in going to an unfamiliar country to live on her own without plans or even reservations (of either sort). Eat, Pray, Lovehas appeared on the bestseller list and has recently come out in paperback. Gilbert’s wit, breezy style, and amusing anecdotes keep the reader going even when the content does not appeal directly to the reader’s interests. It holds promise for anyone, well, more likely female, who has struggled out of a depressed stage in life and/or who haa sought prayer and God. That describes a significant portion of any county. Eat, Pray, Love: One Woman’s Search for Everything Across Italy, India and Indonesia by Elizabeth Gilbert, Penguin Group, Inc.: 2006. ISBN-0-670-03471-1 JACK EVANS . 950. 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Appls. deck w ■ mtn views, paved drive. CAC/heat. $950/ mo. 540-987-8886 /066 V_ Professional Female/ Male to share SFH Rent $575 $675 melds all util. Avail Now. (571)918-0251. 077 Rentals • Townhouses J Leesburg: 3BR/ 1.5 BA 2 Ivf TH. Pets considered $1275/mo. 703-967-4961 O/A. Leesburg: Rent to own. 38R/ 2BA, renovated, exc loc. $1375/mo. All credit considered. .'03-967-4961 O/A. New 2 BR. 1.5 BA Duplex Units, asking $850/mo, sec dep req, no pets, section 8 accepted. Call 540-547-9137 or 540-718-2459 TH end unit. Marshall 2BR. 2BA. beautiful, Ig. fenced yard, deck, furnished or unfurnished. No pets. 571 - 277-6323, 540-364-2361 Purcellville: office condo Exc. loc- |ust off bypass. 1100 sq. ft. remodel1 to your specs. $20 sq ttyr $1833/ mo. Chris Freeman 703-362-2470 Remington: Large office $1600 mo. More space avail Avail now. O 1 a f s e n Realty 540-347 1505., Fauquier Times-Democrat ADS WORK Call 347-4222 (— 180 V_ Comm shop, C-2, 3 phase. CAC. 2K sq ft, $1650/mo. & 1K sq ft, C-2, warehouse, $700/ mo. (540)788-4647 Warehouse / office space avail. Manassas VA 5000SF (will divide) small & Irgoffice space. Auto allowed. Khan 703-929-3936 BIG and small game hunting in No. Va. Call 703-670-9783 or visit www.nsa-mc.com 100 \_ Par Sate Culpeper Co, (2) perked 10 ac lots, Rappahannock River, right of way. $150K ea or $290K for both. 540-778-9992 f 111 > Condos J Steps To Your Car from this Patio Condo with 2 MBRs each with WIC, Tons of Windows and Many Updates. $289,950 Peggy Oremland RE/MAX Premier 703-753-3367 2.55 acite lot nestled under the Blue Ridge Mtns In Village ot Flint Hilt, VA. Well & septic. Grt view & quiet. $275k (540)675-3065. Culpeper 8 acre lot. conventional perc, paved road frontage. $ 1 2 9,9 0 0 (540)270-3601 With 18 Newspapers In Our Times Community Newspapers Group, We’ve Got Northern Virginia Wrapped up! Call 347-4222 Rentals — Office 2 GREAT PROPERTIES FOR LEASE 1. HUGE WAREHOUSE SPACE FOR LEASE MULTIPLE USES - LOW COST Outstanding Location ! ! Inside Town of Warrenton Limits! Easy access to Shirley Avenue. Falmouth Street, and US Routes 29. 17, 15. 28 and 211. Seated across from the Wal-Mart/ Home Depot area, with great visibility. Zoned I warehouse offers a wide range of Permitted Uses and offers reinforced concrete floor; 18-20 clearance, raised & flat loading docks; Town water & sewer; gas neat (5 mil.BTU s/Hr ); 4.000 Amp 3-Phase incoming eiectric. We have flexible floor olans from 3.000 sf to 128,000 sf, and 7.000 sf of office space available. Long & short terms available (4-48 months). Space leased as-is" AND READY TO USE NOW 2. GENERAL, CONSTRUCTION & EQUIPMENT YARD FOR LEASE INSIDE TOWN OF WARRENTON HUGE 6.5 ACRES OF YARD SPACE! Both Outside & Inside Storage - Garages - Offices - Fenced & Secured Large fenced equipment & storage yard located on inside of Town of Warrenton with easy access to East Lee Street. Oliver City Road, and US Routes 29. 17. 15. 28 and 211 Used as a large construction equipment and personal property yard, with large secured outside & inside storage. multiple garages and offices. The site offers several buildings, secure fencing, parking, garages and service areas, and HUGE equipment and personal property storage areas. CONTACT Patrick or Debbie at: 540-937-7010 or cell: 540-229-2400 for : details, or email to ddobson@ddobson. | com, or fax to 540-937-2858. 360 VIEW ESTATE HOME SITE Keystone Drive Rockingham Co. 22 Acres 5 BR Perk Pond $479,000 David Denman 540-810-3000 COTTONWOOD COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE ACREAGE W/VIEW COUNTRY SETTING 4712 Cromer Rd. Minutes from Harrisonburg 17 Acres Great View $279,000 David Denman 540-810-3000 COTTONWOOD COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE Fauquier Co, Broad Run. near 66 wooded. 109ac w/house. $2.7 mil. Serious buyers only!" (734)995-9072 FORECLOSURES & FIXER-UPPERS in Northern VA. Call 24 hours for a FREE list Renea Riffe 540-270-0642 Prudential Carruthers Realtors FORECLOSURES & FIXER-UPPERS in Northern VA. Call 24 hours for a FREE list 877-596-9375, ext 3. Prudential Carruthers Realtors Classified Ads Work Call 347-4222 135 Salas - Real Estate Hunter's paradise close to I-66. 4 BR, 2.5 BA, gas FP. 1st floor master w/ priv deck; full walk-out bsmt, 17+ acs. Motivated seller has reduced another $15K! FQ6427696 $545K Nancy Richards, REALTOR, ABR Long and Foster 540-229-9983 Sumerduck REDUCED front porch colonial, built 01 4BR, 2.5BA, 3 Ivl. 10 ac, partially fenced new 36X40 barn. $529,900. 10K for closing costs, buyer costs, or seller allowance. Linda Martin, Remax Advantage Group, 540-349-4301, cell 540-270-6062 Warrenton $415,000 Price slashed, move on in! 3 lev, full porch colonial, j 48R, 2.5 BA, & lots or jogrades/ uodates on an acre! Linda Martin, Remax Advantage Group, : 540-349-4301. cell 540-270-6062 ( > 194 Retirement V V RETIRING? RELOCATING? Sunbelt Newbern. NC. Free retirement pkg Ask fur Whit VIorgan-Newbern Real Estate 1-600-636-2992 BUYING? SELLING? ■ The Classifieds Have It! Call TODAY. 540-347-4222 or FAX 540-351-0121 Sales — Lots & Acreage APPROX. 18 ACRES with 988 FT. on SENSENY RD Urban development area. Water & sewer district. $2.5 Million 50 ENGINEERED TOWNHOUSE LOTS East side of Winchester / Eddy s Lane. 700 ft. frontage on VA State Road. Exchange or will consider financing. $2.5 Million FV6460567 ERA Oakcrest Realty, Hazel Marie: 540-664-6405 Linda: 540-662-9160 Rentals- Office Rental - Office Large, bright, convenient and affordable. 1,560+sq ft. of office space. Private entrance. Three large, private offices, huge open area perfect for work areas or cubes, bathroom and kitchen area. Located off Culpeper St. in Warrenton just across from the court house and a short distance from the banks, restaurants, and Post Office. $ 1,665.00/month INCLUDES utilities! Call for showing and directions. 540-347-1901 A.R.M.I. Austin Realty Management & Investment. Inc. www.armiva.com FLORIST BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY Successful Florist business for sale in Harrisonburg. In business for 11 years, established clientele, close to James Madison University David Denman 540-810-3000 COTTONWOOD COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE -- 224 FtaM V . ) All OAK SEASONED Hardwood. Free Delivery. $150/ full cord. Call Mark Plows' M o t o r s p o r t s 703-868-2524 f->1 939 ®ara®>/ yksS Sates v_J Big Sale, turn, baby items, toys, linens, HH. Flint Hill, Ftte 522 to 630 follow signs. Sat. 10/6. 9AM FIRST ANNUAL FALL CRAFT FESTIVAL OCT. 20TH 9AM TO 2PM REMINGTON LIONS CLUB RT 29 Sponsored by Healing Hands Massage Therapy & Pampered Pedi Party's Fauquier Times-Democrat ADS WORK Call 347-4222 (135 | OCTOBER 2 - 7 | | Featuring 325 i Properties thru-out VA, MD & DC with Many in THIS AREA! •NO BACK TAXES • NO LIENS osem. mouse SATURDAY & SUNDAY . SEPT. 29 & 30; t to 3 PM HldSfuA MARSHALL Aii.lSL n Assoc vtt £xp»w» Aoc&on Co. VAAf#295 (-\ 999 Qarag#/ Yard Sates V J FLEAMARKET Sat, Oct 6; H am Fox Den Parking lot. W Shirley Ave. War $10 Dealer Space (540)347-1162 Garage/ Yd sale. Amissvllle, 10/8. 36 Cabin La. oft Rt 211 Follow signs. Kids clothes, toys, materity clths. HH items. Xmas decos. SEEKING CRAFTERS for the 1st Annual Fall Craft Festival for Breast Cancer on 10/ 20/07.9a - 2 p 540-439-6502 Your AD Could BE HERE Call 347-4222 (— 248 V_ Leland Cypress 5 -6', $35 ea; White Pines 5 -7', $35 ea; Norway Soruce' 5 -06' $45 ea. Delivery & planting avail. 540-937-6178. 540-718-2976 Masonry tools: chop saw, paver saw, cut off saw. $600 ea. Call: 540-379-1621 Texas Liquidation Sale! 20 acres $14,900, $200 down. $145/mo. 30 miles from Booming el Paso. Surveyed. Roads. Money Back Guarantee. No Credit Checks. 1-800-755-8953. www. sunsetranches.com Public Notices A Copy of the Rapahannock County Public Schools' Policy Manual is kept in the library of each schhol and in the Rappahannock County Public Library. These Policy Manuals are available to employees and to the public. Real Estate Services FREE CREDIT & FORECLOSURE HOME SEMINAR Oct. 20th 10-12 or 1-3 Will be held at the Dulles Marriott. Sign up on bucksimpson.com. Find out about FICO scores, how to establish credit, how to remove bad credit & a loan officer will be on hand to answer any questions. Limited seating available. Buck Simpson RE/MAX Gateway 703-314-7105 EOH Pets FAUQUIER SPCA LOST & FOUND PETS ADOPTIONS TOO! 540-788-9000 Visit our homepage at www.tauquterspca.com e-mail fspca@netzero.com for a complete up to date listing Real Estate for Sate V CAMPGROUND LAME—Culpeper Ca— Superbly fan* (mmk Constructed by a couple who build a new one even few yon, enjoy it for a while, then sell it so they can do it again. These people get n right. Fen acres teeming with birdlile Equally close to Little Washington. Wairenlon and Culpeper. MLS#CL64J**I Contact Thome Whirr 54O-‘*T7-'M50 _®tnochter ^ ipmdlciim_ n LOUDOUN COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 198? 20 YEAR REUNION OCTOBER 12-13. 200? LEESBURG. UA Please register at the website For more details: www.lchsraiders.com or call Jen Niccolls C7Q3J 395-9966

Country Raised Lab Pups. AKC, shots, wormed, dew clawed Excel lines. Wen Socialized, 540-877-1554 Lab Pups: ylw, AKC, OFA, CERF. champ Eng & Airier lines, farm raised w/ children, hlth guar, 540-888-4868 Barn Cats: All vet checked, will deliver. Tame kittens and cats, pups and dogs, need temporary/ permanent homes. Call 202-244-2866 or Tollfree 1-877-225-7935. FREE FILL DIRT If you can take 100 loads or more. Call 703-771-3975 Expar. Handyman seeking even/wkend project. Will work w/ your schedule, aft 5 PM @540-675-2908. B RESPONSIBLE mid 40s Electricians seek to lease hunting land. Will pay and/or trade for electrical work. Abide by all rules. (703)421-7852 CARE GIVER offers private care to elderly, certified in Altz/ Dementia. 9 yrs exp. (540)675-2377 Happy, loving, childless couple wishing to adopt an infant. Willing to pay legal & medical expenses. Call collect 703-435-9129. E-mail Hoping2bParents@ hotmail.com. Learn about us: www. hoping2bparents.com. Let's help each other, please! r—J Lowing couple w/2 young sons wishing to adopt baby girl. Willing to pay legal fees. Pis call (240)472-0052 For all of your Employment Needs call the Fauquier TimesDemocrat 540-347-4222 CARPENTERS 10 yrs. min exp. in all phases, mainly trim work, quality oriented is a must. Tools <£ tranportation. Call 703-737-6985 or fax resume to 703-737-6986 CDL-A Route Sales Person Needed In the Culpeper Area. $900 per week guarantee! Marva Maid Dairy Equal Opportunity Employer. Fax Resume To 1-804-524-0963 Att: John Duffy DATA PROCESSORS No experience req'd. Extensive training program. We have PT & FT positions avail. Please call 1-800-490-5260 for more information. WAIT STAFF & DISHWASHER to join our team, evenings, M-Sat Apply within: Tne Country Cafe 389A Main St. Washington, VA (540)675-1066 First Springs Baptist Church, Warrenton VA is looking for a for their Youth Choir. Must be available for 2nd Saturday rehearsals & for 2nd Sunday morning worship service. Please contact Angela Caesar Pianist 803-9695 Times Community Newspapers BOARD OF SUPERVISORS RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY, VIRGINIA Pursuant to Section 170-129 of the Rappahannock County Code and Section 15.2-2204 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, notice is hereby given that the Board of Supervisors for Rappahannock County, Virginia, will hold a public hearing on Monday, November 5, 2007 at 7:00PM in the Courthouse in Washington. Virginia, in order to consider the following application: SE 07-09-01 James W. Fletcher, III and others, owners of several tracts of land totaling approximately 800 acres located on or near Rt. 231, Sperry villa (Stonewall-Hawthome District, zoned AAgricultural and C-Conservation), desire a Special Exception permit for a conference canter or resort with overnight accommodations. The properties will also be used for a private shooting club. Use allowed pursuant to Code Section 170-36D of the Rappahannock County Code with additional standards under Code Section 170-65N. A copy of the foregoing application is on file at the Zoning Office in Washington, Virginia, and is available for public inspection, Monday through Friday, 8:30AM to 4:30PM. Said application will be presented to the Rappahannock County Planning Commission at their regular meeting on Wednesday, October 17, 2007 at 7:30PM at the Rappahannock County Courthouse for such recommendation as the Commission may wish to make pursuant to Section 170-55, if any. The above-named applicant, adjacent property owners, and any other parties desiring to be heard should be present at said meeting or should address their written comments to the Board of Supervisors, c/o P.O. Box 519, Washington, Virginia 22747, in advance thereof. By: John W. McCarthy Zoning Administrator TRUSTEE S SALE OF 33 SNOW LANE Chester Gap Virginia Pursuant to the terms of a deed of trust dated May 1, 2006, in the original principal amount of $175,904.68 recorded in the Clerk s Office, Circuit Court for Rappahannock County, Virginia, as Instrument 060000879, the property briefly described below will be offered for sale at public auction: Lots 10E, 11E and 12E. Sky verge Estates, as the same is duly dedicated, platted and recorded in Deed Book 199 at Page 324, among the land records for Rappahannock County, Virginia, as more particularly described in the referenced Deed of Trust, (the Property) The sale will take place on October 22, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. at the main entrance to the building housing the Circuit Court for Rappahannock County, Virginia. Terms: A deposit in the form of certified funds in the amount of $15,000.00 or 10% of the successful bid, whichever is lower, is 'equired of any bidder at the time of sale. Closing within fifteen (15) days of sale. Time is of the essence. The property will be sold subject to all deeds of trust, easements, covenants, conditions and hens of record. Additional terms will be announced at sale Purchaser to pay ail closing costs. Sale Subject to Seller confirmation. Stephen B. Wood and Johme R. Muncy and F & M Services, L.C., Substitute Trustees FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: Stephen B. Wood. Fnedman & MacFadyen, P A.. 1601 Rolling Hills Drive, Ste. 125. Richmond. Virginia 23229, Telephone 804)288-0088 Ref#211603 Ad dates: October 2. 2007 October 9. 2007 Pullen s Electric and Plumbing is looking for an experienced ELECTRICIAN, PLUMBER & HELPER Please call 540-675-1576 Group Exercise Instructors Full Service Health Club seeking nationally certified Group Exercise instructors. Les Mills certification preferred. Contact General Manager tor more information. (540) 428-2009. TRUCK MECHANIC General Excavation, Inc.has an immediate opening for a TRUCK MECHANIC for lightheavy duty trucks. Must perform maintenance and repair of entire road fleet. State Inspection License a major plus. Great benefits package including group health insurance, paid holidays and 401K. Apply at: 9757 Rider Rd, Warrantor), or call 540-439-2202, 7a to 5:30p. G.E.I. is an EOE and supports a drug tree workplace DENNY'S IS COMING TO WARRENTON! For Management and Team Opportunities Call Toll Free 1-877-8ACTNOW TOP PAY FOR TOP PERFORMERS EOE/MF DELIVERY TRUCK DRIVER Full-time position with benefits.Must have valid driver's license and present current DMV record. Heavy lifting required. Apply in person: CFC FARM & HOME CENTER 143 Washington StreetWarrenton, VA Experienced ESTIMATOR General Excavation, Inc. is currently seeking an experienced individual for a rapidly growing heavy highway and utility company. Candidate should be familiar with HCSS estimating software, VDOT standards and specifications and have the ability to read and interpret plans and drawings. This is a fulltime, permanent position offered with excellent benefits package including health insurance, paid vacation, paid holidays, sick leave, and 40IK. Highly competitive salary. PI—SB tax resumes to: 540-439-3796 or amailto: JhoM@—i vo.com EOE and supports a drug Tree workplace. ENGINEERS needed for 2nd and 3rd shifts at the Library of Congress site in Culpeper VA. Part time weekends also available. Master Mechanical or Engineer License required. Steam boiler/central plant experience a must. Large facility and BAS experience a plus. EOE. Send resume to: jchastine@mmcor.com Fax to: 202-707-7846 or call 703-863-4858 Lead Systems Analyst ^formation Technology Position with County's 082 based R> nance. Budget, Purchasing, and Community Services team. Hands-on team leader position supervising staff of programmer analysts. Management of bom packaged and in-house developed systems; development/implementatian of system user initiatives. Assure system operations work effectively and efficiently. Excellent verbal & writing skills, superior customer service relations req. Finance. Budget Purchasing systems knowledge preferred. Requires working knowledge of COBOL, ! 082, CICS, HTML. Javascripts, MS Visual Studio (ASP. Net aid VB.NET), Crystal Reports, Windows, and MS Office, Master s Degree in computer science or related field and 4 yrs exp. in systems design/development and project management w include at least six months supervisory experience. Criminal background check. (Hiring Range; $57,88? - $98,407) #»-A2S4-090. Closes: 10/17/07. Visit our on-line employment center at wane, lotrdoun.ao* tor additional information and to apply EQE. Lead Cook - Ff/FM Must have minimum of 3 years banquet kitchen experience in a similar work environment, culinary degree preferred. Must work at a fast pace, be a leader, excel under pressure, be self-motivated with a very good attention to detail. greftCooll-FTorPT/PM Cooking experience preferred. Mum know how to properly use kitchen utensils and be able to learn. Mum be able to multi task, have a positive attitude, good work ethic, good communication and organizational skills, and muM he able to take direction and criticism positively. Mum be able to work at a fast pace Dishwasher - FT/AM. FT or PT/PM Must be able to multi task, have a positive attitude, good work ethic, must be able to take direction and criticism positively. Must be able to work at a faM pace, be able to lift 25# and speak bnglish. Visit or website at http: //www. atrUe. org/actnnties/foodproject. him and click on our seasonal rrapes to learn mure about out mission. Qualified applicants apply to: Air lie Center M09 Air lie Road. Warrenton, VA 20187 Fas to 540-428-7118 E-mail - HKtiDt airlie.com EOE Insurance Adjuster Great Pay, Flex. Hours, Property/ Casualty exper. a plus, Cumputer Literate, Own Trans. Submit resume to: barbara.bird@birdis.com Top Commercial/Residential HVAC Co. is hiring: SERVICE & INSTALL TECHS Must be experienced. Top pay & benefits. 540-349-2408_ ♦Front Desk *Line Cook- Exp. Req'd. Weekends and Holidays a Must! Call For More Information 540-399-1779 16589 Edwards Shop Rd. Remington, VA 22734 COUNSELOR/ EDUCATOR/ AUSTISM SPECIALIST Growing agency seeking counselors / educators to provide home and community based support services to children with emotional and/or developmental disabilities. Bachelors in rel. field plus 1 yr. exp. Must pass DMV/FBI/DSS/TB/Ref. checks. Must pass verbal de-escalation and physical restraint training. Starting wage $18 - $25 per hour. PT & FT positions. Send resume to: careers@counseling interventions.com Library Aide Library Services Daily opportunities to serve children, teens, their parents, grandparents, therefore, serving the entire community. Work with top collection. run outstanding programs & work with the best staff. Serve our growing community by checking materials in/out for library customers using automated circulation system, registering borrowers, routine clerical tasks. Vibrant, innovative individual who will be detailed oriented and enjoy working in a routine environment. Schedule will vary to include weekends and evenings. We support the growth of our employees by having an active training program, education reimbursement, and participation in conferences [High school diploma and 2 years related [experience, some of which must be library experience. Ability to lift and move heavy materials, some bending & stooping required. (Hiring Range: $13.90 - $18.77). 08-P147-091. Closes: 10/12/07. Visit our on-line employment center at wwwJoudoMn.gov for additional information and to apply. EOE. RAPPAHANNOCK RAPtDAN COMMUMTV SERVICES BOARD KhO/AA. CASE MANAGER/MR #334 FT in Culpeper to provide assessment, advocacy and consultations for MR consumers & their families. Bachelor's degree in Human Services and relevant experience. $34.515.00 p/yr. EARLY CHILDHOOD SPECIAL EDUCATOR #182 FT based in Culpeper to provide early intervention services to children 0-3 yrs. B.S. & eligible for VA certification in early childhood education. Bilingual candidates encouraged to apply! $34,515.00 p/yr. ••••POSITIONS OPEN UNTIL FILLED***** Apply with RRCSB/AAA application HR, P.O. Box 1568, Culpeper. VA 2Z701«> (540) 825-3100 TDD: (540> 825-7391 Drivers JOIN A GROWING COMPANY! Excellent Benefits! Bonuses & Raises! Martin-Brower is a GROWING 24/7 food distributor in Manassas. VA. Immediate opportunities available for: CLASS A&B DRIVERS w/ 2-3 Yrs Exp... Ditch Your 2-Wheeler! 3 Raises in 1st Year! * Most routes LOCAL with OVERTIME (VA. WV. DC. MD. DE) * Class A: HOL'RLY pav starts SI8.70 * Class B. HOL'RLY pay starts $lb.7() * Paid motel room & per dieins for layovers. * FT & Pr Available * Good driving record & excellent customer service skills REQ D. * Manual unloading REQ D. OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR * College degree highly preferred. * At least 1 yr of warehouse supervising or management experience ts required. Preference will be given to those with food distribution experience. * Great starting salary plus l()‘S performance bonus. Pay increases at 40 and ISO days based on performance Drug test, background check dt physicals req d. Applv in person M-F from 8:40 A 5:00 P at 11777 Balls Ford Rd. Manassas. VA www.mbhnes.com AA M/F/H/V/D / 545 • V_ FnR Tim* Employment _ J 545 FuRTbrn IS AM BREAKFAST SHIFT SERVERS PART TIME OVERNIGHT BAKER / PASTRY COOK DINING ROOM STAFF GIFT SHOP. Most have prior retail experience BARTENDER- exp. required Do you want to work with the best? Are you the best at what you do? If so we want to meet you! Top flight 5 star, 5 diamond hotel and restaurant is looking for both entry level and experienced people interested in the hospitality and restaurant industry. Work in a friendly atmosphere with available benefits, flexible hours & competitive wages! THEM ffMTLE ’HaSHWQDW Apply in person at: The Inn at Little Washington Human Resources Office located at 389D Middle Street in Washington VA, or fax resume to: Kyle Balsis at: 540-675-3100 Librarian, Head of Youth Services Library Services Creative, dynamic professional librarian to become manager and team member of the very busy Ashbura Library Youth Services Department. Will work alongside staff conducting programs, providing reader and reference services, and expanding outreach to the community. Duties also include planning annual slate of youth programs, including Summer Reading Program and extensive early childhood literacy programming; and manage a staff of three FT and one PT employees. The Loudoun County Public Library has been continually ranked by HAPLR as one of the top ten libraries in the country for its services and programs. Master 's degree in Library Science and one year of professional library experience to include supervisory experience in a customer service-driven environment: possess excellent communication, interpersonal, leadership, andtechnology skills, as well as knowledge of children's literature and on-line resources. Two years public library experience and supervisory experience preferred. Must obtain certification as a professional librarian by the Commonwealth of Virginia within 6 months of hire. (Hiring Range: $43,194 - $58,312) #08-S345-O89 Closes.- 10/08107 Visit our on-line employment center at wvwJoBdo*— *or for additional information and to apply. EOE. Officers provide security and protection for air travelers, airports and aircraft. Part-Time: Starting at $13-54 per hour Plus Benefits (Includes IS. 59% Locality Pay) Minimum Requirements: U S. Citizenship or U S. Notional* High school diploma. 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