Rappahannock News, October 18, 2007

129th Year ... No. 42 Phone (540)675-3338 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2007 WWW.RAPPNEWS.COM 50 CENTS | Second l student diagnosed [with staph & By Matt Pelkey Rappahannock News Staff Writer Doctors have diagnosed a second student at Rappahannock County High School with a MRSA staph infection, Rappahannock County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Bob Chappell said in a press release on Tuesday. Chappell said school officials received written notice from a doctor’s office that a second student at the high school was diagnosed with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, or MRSA, a strain of staph bacteria resistant to treatment with penicillin and other similar antibiotics. The student was treated for the infection and released, Chappell said. The diagnosis is the serond case of MRSA in the recent scare at the high school, and the third this year, to be confirmed by Rappahannock County school officials. The first case was diagnosed in August, though the schools did not learn of it until Oct 10, Chappell said in a previous press release. The first two students diagnosed played on the school football team. Chappell previously stated that a number of students hn the team had been treated for MRSA as a precaution, though none had been officially diagnosed ... _ Chappell did not say m die press release whether the student recently diagnosed played on the team Following the first case diagnosed this month, Chappell dosed Rappahannock County high school and elementary school for a day and a half Staff disinfected the schools and school buses with specially formulated bleach and Lysol. Chappell said in the press release that staff will continue to disinfect surfaces at the schools. E-mail the reporter at mpelkeyQ timespapem.com. Maxine Roles: The challenger By Kevin Allen Rappahannock News Staff Writer Until this past winter, Maxine Hope Roles never, had any political ambitions. She and her husband, John, had full schedules operating a transmission and auto repair facility in Warren County and a small used-car lot in Page County. In addition to her work and family, Roles was serving as an executive board member of Virginia CURE (Citizens United for the Rehabilitation of Errants). It was her work as a criminal-justice advocate that led her to enter the political arena. The 44-year-old began mulling a run for the State Senate in February after the incumbent Sen. Mark Obenshain criticized a community for drug and alcohol offenders in Harrisonburg called Gemeinschaft, which is German for “community.” Obenshain said Gemeinschaft was set up to help drug abusers from the Shenandoah Valley, but had become a destination for offenders from around the commonwealth. He also said the community posed a danger to the public by bringing individuals with a high rate of recidivism to the area. “It was untrue,” Roles said. “In my ideas, if you ask him to give you the numbers and the truth, I bet you he doesn’t have any of the numbers. He doesn’t know and it’s his job to know.” Roles says participants in the Gemeinschaft program performed community service, paid rent to stay in the halfway house and were allowed to See ROLES, Page A3 Senate showdown Rappahannock County has two representatives in the State General Assembly: Del. Todd Gilbert, R-15th, and Sen. Mark Obenshain, R-26th. And both are running for re-election on Nov. 6. While Gilbert is running unopposed for his second term in the House of Delegates, Obenshain is being challenged in his bid for a second term in the State Senate. Maxine Hope Roles, a Democrat from Luray and a newcomer to the political arena, is hoping to pull off an upset against the incumbent from Harrisonburg. Roles is also a longtime criminal-justice advocate and her views on rehabilitation for nonviolent offenders are the main reason she was motivated to run against Obenshain. The senator’s criticism of and call to shut down Gemeinschaft, a drug-rehabilitation community in Harrisonburg, raised Roles’ ire and inspired her to challenge Obenshain. A look at the fund-raising disparity between the two candidates shows just how much of an underdog Roles is in this election. Obenshain has raised more than 20 times as much money as she has so far. As of Wednesday, the incumbent had raised $190,092 compared to Roles’ $9,293, according to the Virginia Public Access Project. itiuies has not accepted contributions from corporations or lobbyists. Her funding has come from individuals and local Democratic committees. “I’ve done it on a shoe string and I’ve pulled it off” she said. “I’ve been to every event I’ve been invited to. Whatever’s been expected of me, I’ve been there.” The 26th District includes the city of Harrisonburg, the entirety of Page, Rappahannock, Shenandoah and Warren counties and part of Rockingham County. - Kevin Allen Mark Obenshain: The incumbent By Kevin Allen Rappahannock News Staff Writer In 2003, Mark Obenshain was elected to his first term as a state senator for Virginia’s 26th District. He won every precinct and garnered nearly 68 percent of the vote. This year, he has raised more than 20 times as much money for his campaign as his opponent, Maxine Hope Roles, has for her election bid. Obenshain has every reason to be confident that he will win another four years in the Senate and he has several goals for his next term, if he is re-elected. First, he wants to pass a constitutional amendment against eminent domain abuse in Virginia. Personal-property protection is one of Obenshain’s key issues and it is one that relates to Dominion Virginia Power’s proposal to build a new 3G0,000volt electric corridor through Rappahannock and other counties. He says he will continue to work with Del. Todd Gilbert, R-15th, and Del. Clay Athey, R-18th, to prevent power companies from building through agricultural and scenic land in Rappahannock. “Fve been an outspoken opponent of this line from the beginning,” he said. “What the power companies are trying to do runs contrary to what these counties have done. I’m going to continue to fight it.” Obenshain also wants to make the commonwealth less attractive to illegal immigrants He See OBENSHAIN, Page A3 Deadly MRSA poses major problems By Steve Franklin Rappahannock News Staff Writer It was an early August afternoon. The Rappahannock Panthers football team — in the midst of its second week of two-a-day practices - had just walked off the practice field after a grueling four hours in the scorching summer sun. Junior wide receiver Mark Kidwell was exhausted, sweaty, and sour. So he headed home, threw an a pair of shorts, and hit the creek for a quick afternoon swim. Less than hour later, he climbed from the murky water and trekked back to his grandmother's house. Later that night, as he prepared for bed, he noticed a {ample-like sore just below his knee. He thought nothing of it, figuring it was your average teenage zit. The next day, the sore started to bother him more and more, but he continued to practice, gutting out another four-hour session. When he got home that night, his. knee began to swell The sore, which a day earlier was the size of a needle tip, was now the size of a grape, and beginning to drain. Kidwell went to the hospital that evening and was diagnosed with a staph infection. They gave him same antibiotics and sent him home. But the antibiotics had no effect. The sore continued to swell and he developed a temperature of 103 degrees. Back to the hospital he went. This time, the doctors diagnosed Kidwell with Methiollin- Resistant ■ Staphylococcus Auras (MESA), a resilient form of staph that is resistant to traditional antihintir treatment. Rappahannock News P O Box 59 Washington. Va. 22747 (540) 675-3338 (540) 675-3088 (fax) The next morning Kidwell was rushed off for surgery to clean out the sore that was now the size of an orange. In the operating room, his temperature continued rising. Minutes later, his blood pressure dropped. His pulse stopped. And his heart quit beating. Mark Kidwell, 16 years old, was dying on the operating table. Doctors fought to save him They zapped his chest with a defibrillator. Nothing. They zapped him again. Nothing. “I was basically dead,” Kidwell said. “People don’t know how powerful MRSA can be. It’s the scariest thing that’s ever happened to me. You’ve got to be cautious and make sure that you take care of and cover any open wounds no matter how small they may be.” On the next zap, the heart started. He regained his pulse. His blood pressure rose. URSA, Pag* A6 Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Kevin Allen Sperryville firefighters get a new set of wheels The Sperryville Volunteer Fire Department received a very generous donation recently An anonymous donor gave the department $10,000 in memory of Jeffrey Lane for the land preservation that the Lane Family has strived for over the years in Rappahannock County. The gift came in time to help kick off the department’s annual tall fund drive. Anyone who would like to donate to the department may send a contribution to Sperryville Volunteer Fire Department RO. Box 233, Sperryville, VA 22740. Richie Burke, chief Sperryville Volunteer Fire Department Paving will restrict traffic on Route 29 South CULPEPER - Motorists traveling south on Route 29 in Culpeper County will find one lane closed beginning Sunday evening, Oct. 21 due to milling and paving operations. Chemung Contracting Corp., a contractor for the Virginia Department of Transportation, will mill and pave the roadway in twomile segments for approximately six miles beginning south of the Town of Culpeper at the foot of the ramp where Route 29 Business merges with the Bypass (near Lake Pelham > and ending at the road’s intersection with Route 609 (Hoover Road >. Once the work is completed on the southbound lanes - in approximately three weeks, weather permitting - the contractor will move its operations to Route 29 north and pave the northbound lanes from Route 3 to Route 666. See PAVING, Page A2 Power line festival The Power Line Awareness Festival will be held this Saturday starting at 2 p.m. in Huntly. See Page A2. Rainwater runoff RappFLOW member Bev Hunter begins a three-part senes on stormwater management. See Page B7. Volleyball queen Rappahannock Lady Panther Elena Kritter speaks candidly about her Me both on and off the volley bail court See Page A7. Friday’s Flick The Rappahannock Association tor the Arts and the Community presents “La Vie En Rose’ at 8 p.m. tomorrow. See Pege B1.

Festival schedule The following is a tentative lineup for the Power Line Awareness Festival on Saturday at Jordan River Farm in Huntly. 2 p.m. Jordan River Farm owner Cory Koral will deliver welcome remarks and provide an explanation of the purpose of the Power Line Awareness Festival. 2:15 p.m. Music by The Phoenix Project 3:20 p.m. Phil Inwin, founder of the Rappahannock League for Environmental Protection, will talk about the history of power lines in Rappahannock County. 3:40 p.m. Music by Smiggy and Friends 4:45 p.m. Brad Schneider, president of Recovered Energy Resources, will talk about gasification and alternative energy. 5 p.m. Music by Mechanism 6 p.m. Rob Marmet, an attorney working with the Piedmont Environmental Council to oppose Dominion Virginia Power’s power-line proposal, will provide an update about the legal matters surrounding the power-line ' issue. 6:15 p.m. Music by Blind Owl Band 7:15 p.m. Jim Moorman, legal liaison for the Power-line Landowners Alliance, will talk about the PLA’s efforts. Del. Todd Gilbert, a Republican who represents the 15th District that includes Rappahannock County, will present $750 in campaign contributions from Allegheny Power and Dominion to the PLA. A “Ughtwalk” under the 500,000-volt power lines that cross Jordan River Farm will begin after Gilbert’s presentation. Participants can bring their own 3-foot fluorescent light bulbs, which will illuminate from the stray energy emitted by the power lines. Four bands lined up for festival By Kevin Allen Rappahannock News Staff Writer Four bands are on tap for the Power Line Awareness Festival, which begins at 2 p.m. Saturday in Huntly. For the most part, the bands are planning to play their music and let the other activists at the festival provide the information about Dominion Virginia Power's proposal to build another 500,000-volt electric corridor through Rappahannock. But some of the musicians are preparing to use their stage time to protest the utility's plan. Mechanism, a five-piece rock band comprised of members from Culpeper and Rappahannock counties, is adjusting one of their songs to let eveiyone know what the band thinks of another set of power lines going up in the Piedmont. The band will change its song titled “Move the People Off the Mountain” to “Move Dominion Off the Mountain” on Saturday at the festival. The original song is about the National Park Service evicting people from the land that is now Shenandoah National Park. “With half of us being from Rappahannock County, this is relevant to us,” said Mechanism drummer and Woodville resident Bob Salo. “As soon as I found out about [the festival], I was like, 1 have to be a part of this.’“ The purpose of the festival is to educate people about the power-line proposal, but music will help deliver that message, Salo said. “I think the music is going to help get the people to come out and we’ll have the guest speakers to drive the point home to the community that something needs to be done about this thing,” he said. “It’s a great opportunity to get people aware if they don’t already know about it.” The Phoenix Project, a sixpiece band from Northern Virginia, is also in Saturday’s festival lineup. Project specializes in classic rock from the 1970s and ‘80s. Expect to hear cover songs by the likes of The Beatles, The Allman Brothers Band, Lynyrd Skynyrd and Eric Clapton. “It sounds like a good time and a good cause,” said The Phoenix Project’s lead singer and guitarist Denis Desloge. Blind Owl Band is a fivepiece outfit of seasoned musicians that plays rock and roll, blues and country. The band has been together since 1982. Half their set list is original and the other half is cover songs. Blind Owl’s guitarist and pianist Dave McNally was contacted by festival organizers to run the sound system on Saturday. He owns Rock Room Recording Studio in Charles Town, W.Va., and will also be filming the festival for a DVD. Police Briefs Woman thwarts potential phone scam A woman called the Rappahannock County Sheriff’s Office on Oct. 9 to report what she thought might be a telephone scam. She said someone from a company called Quality Resources called her and told her about a deal in which she would receive $40 worth of gas and groceries if she allowed the company to charge $1 on her credit card. The woman did not give the caller any of her personal information, according to the RGSO report. Jail visitors have to wait for ride home Two people were visiting an inmate at the Rappahannock County Jail on Saturday afternoon when an officer at the jail realized the visitors’ driver’s licenses were suspended. The visitors were not allowed to drive themselves home from the jail and had to wait for someone to come pick them up. Preliminary hearing set for larceny case A pre-trial hearing was Home and land transfers These Rappahannock County home and land transfers were recorded in the Rappahannock County Circuit Court Clerk’s office between Oct. I and Oct. 12. To find 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 Natalie F. Emery to Sean D. Marsh and others, 50 acres, deed of gift, tax map: 29-22A. Sean D. Marsha to Heather V. March, 50 acres, deed of gift, tax map: 39-22A. Jackson District Frederick N. Little Jr. and Wife to Reginald G. Armistead and others, 32 acres, $400,000, tax map: 32-56C. Stonewall-Hawthome District Guthur James Beddingfield II and Wife to Leslie C. Cockbum, 10.8454 acres, $256,500, tax map: 50-2-9. Mark A. Lawrence and Wife to My Country Cottage LLC, 25.307 acres, $0, tax map: 48 13A. Meredith B. Vargas and Husband to Melissa Heneghan and Husband, 10.0001 acres, $340,000, tax map: 57-73F. Donald C. Corbin and Wife to Robert A. Burch, 25 acres, $410,000, tax map: 59-1 IB. Wakefield District Gregory Allen Settle to Steven Knell, 50 acres, $586,000, tax map: 1-77. Robert Lee Williams to Joyce M. Williams, .3509 and .2493 acres, deed of gift, tax map: 1A-1-1C. 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A bond hearing was held Tuesday in Rappahannock County General District Court for a Sperryville woman charged with 16 counts of check forgery. Mary Elizabeth Donovan’s attorney said she has bipolar disorder and has not had regular access to her medications since she was incarcerated Oct. 6. The public defender said it would be best for Donovan’s health if she were released from jail until her trial. Judge Charles B. Foley set a bond of $5,000 for the defendant. Another condition of the bond is that Donovan not have any contact with the victim of the forgery crimes. - Compiled by Kevin Allen r f Ask the Arborist By Jam)*Wood I LSJL Cartfflad I Arborist Deer Damage While they look harmless enough, deer devour a large variety of plants including their foliage and twigs leaving your garden barren. During November, deer are establishing winter feeding patterns. One deer consumes 2,000 pounds of foliage, buds and twigs each year Reducing deer damage to your landscape is now possible. Bartlett Tree Experts has developed a deer repellent program that actually works and can be customized specifically for your property. Extensive research conducted by scientists at our 350-acre lab means we use only the most effective products, which pose no risk to people, pets or the deer. While deer feed all year long, they cause the heaviest damage to shrubs and trees during the winter. Treatments applied in autumn will help repel deer from plants before they develop feeding patterns and before their browsing becomes damaging. For more information on deer repellent programs, or any of the tree and shrub care services we provide, call me at t-877- BARTLETT, or e-mail me at jwood @ bartlett.com. BARTLETT TREE EXPERTS McNally is a commercial project superintendent with an interest in energy-efficient building design, so the powerline issue hits home for him. Rappahannock’s own Smiggy and Friends will also perform at the festival. The fourpiece band plays everything from blues to rock and reggae. They perform original and cover songs. More at the festival The Power Line Awareness Festival will also include several alternative-energy presenters, food provided by Rae’s Place and Harm any 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 328acre organic farm that already has one set of Dominion’s 500,000-volt power lines crossing it. The farm is located 6 Shiloh Lane at the comer of Jericho Road and North Poes r Courtesy photo Mechanism, which includes musicians from Culpeper and Rappahannock counties, will play Saturday at the Power Line Awareness Festival in Huntly. The band is adjusting the lyrics of one of their songs to protest Dominion Virginia Power’s proposal to build a new set of power lines through Rappahannock. Road in Huntly. 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 Power-line Landowners Alliance. For more information, call 636-4775 or visit www.powerlineawareness.com. E-mail the reporter at kallen@timespapers.com Photo by Gwen Hayes Satin Junkies Rappahannock’s West Wind Farm took home lots more ribbons at the Eastern Regional Alpaca and Llama Show Association event this weekend in Martinsburg, West Virginia. Clyde Humphrey and West Wind’s Hercules took Grand Champion in the driving event. They also did well in other events and have added to their satin collection. The Eastern Region is made up of Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia. Congrats to Gwen and Clyde and, of course, their prize winning llamas. County and Town Meetings and Notices • The Board of Zoning Appeals meeting scheduled for Wednesday, Oct 24, has been canceled. • On Tuesday, Oct 30, the Washington Town Council will meet at 7:30 p.m. at Town Hall on Gay Street to consider a financial survey for fre Wastewater Treatment Plant. Paving From page A1 Traffic in the work zones will be reduced to one lane, day and night, from Sunday evening until Saturday morning. Delays are likely and motorists are encouraged to use alternate routes whenever possible. Drivers approaching the work zone should pay close attention to the traffic control signs; this is a moving operation and lane patterns will change. Watch out also for equipment moving in and out of the work area and for personnel working near the travel lane. In addition to being dangerous, violating speed limits and other laws in a work zone can result in a fine of up to $500. For reed-time information about traffic and weather conditions, dial 511 from any telephone in Virginia. Traffic and weather information, including traffic cameras from locations across Virginia, is also available on the Web at www.51lvirginia.org. RABIES CLINIC for all cats & dogs Saturday, Oct 20th • 9:00 am - 1 pm at The Rappahannock Animal Shelter located at the County Landfill in Amissville $ 10.00 per vaccine • all proceeds go to RAWL FOR MORE INFO Shelter 540-937-3263. Sally Cunningham 540-364-6939 a. ^ a— a. ak FARMLAND PRESERVATION PROGRAM CALL FOR APPLICATIONS The Rappahannock County, Farmland Preservation Committee, in accordance with its rules and procedures as set forth in the Farmland Preservation Program adopted by the Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors, is issuing a call for applications for the FY2008 Farmland Preservation Program. Applications will be accepted through January 4, 2008 at 4:00PM, at the County Administration Office at 290 Gay Street in Washington, Virginia. Copies of the application and program documents are available by contacting the County Administrator at jwmccarthy@rappahannockcountyya.gov or from the office at the above address.

Council buys new pump, ends pump house debacle By Matt Pelkey Rappahannock News Staff Writer The Washington Town Council agreed to purchase a new pump for the town’s pump house, bringing an end to a debacle that strained relations with the company contracted to provide for Washington’s water needs. The council decided at its meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 10, to replace the town’s 15^ year-old pump that supplies the town’s drinking water. “It will eventually go,” said council member Jeff Benson. “It’s just a matter of time.” Benson has worked in the water equipment business for nearly 30 years. The new pump costs $4,545. With labor and parts, replacing the old pump will run around $10,000. "That’s a pretty good deal,” Benson said. On the night of Aug. 16, the town’s pump short circuited, leaving Washington residents with a dwindling water supply. Town officials called in Country Water Systems, the company Washington contracts to handle water problems. Craig Jebson, president of Country Water Systems, said he did not know whether the problem was with the pump’s wiring or motor, so he planned for both and ordered a new pump. The next day, Jebson determined that only the pump wiring needed to be fixed. Council members were then left with a $4,500 pump they no longer needed. And to top it oft) there was a $685 restocking fee if they decided to return it. The question then was who would pay the fee. Country Water Systems’ Jebson said that typically the customer pays the fee in such a situation, though he offered to shoulder it if the town refused. But in that case, he said, the company would not make any more emergency purchases for the town. Town Clerk Laura Dodd said the town’s insurance paid all but $500 of the $5,776 repair bill for the short-circuited pump. After the new pump is installed, the town will keep the old one as a backup. Council seeks commission membership for Washington ByMattPelkey Rappahannock News Staff Writer The Town of Washington may soon gain access to a staff of professional planners who assist with grant writing, tourism promotion and land-use planning. At its meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 17, the Washington Town Council voted to seek membership for the Town of Washington with the Rappahannock- Rapidan Regional Commission (R-RRC). The commission, one of 21 similar regional associations in Virginia, provides an array of services to member counties and towns. Jeffrey Walker, executive director for R-RRC, presented an overview of the commission to the town council at its October meeting and then fielded detaillevel questions from council members. Walker said the commission typically assists members with transportation, environmental and community planning, relying on an in-house staff of seven. The commission also helps link up member counties to facilitate information sharing, he said. Rappahannock County government has already benefited from such cross-pollination of ideas. The county’s abandoned vehicle program was modeled after a similar program in Culpeper. “We’re happy to help out,” Walker told the council. He also touched on membership dues, which would amount to less than $200. “It’s such a nominal amount to join,” council member Claudia Mitchell said at the meeting. With council members warmly receiving Walker’s presentation, Mitchell pressed on to the logistics of joining the commission. “What do we need to do?” she asked. Walker explained that the council would have to write a letter expressing interest in membership. The member governments would then vote whether to bring the Town of Washington into the commission. The last addition to the membership roster was in 1975, he said. The council then agreed to write a letter requesting membership. No members dissented. R-RRC will have an opportunity to vote on the Town of Washington’s membership request at its next meeting on Oct. 24. f The Town of Washington’s movement toward membership with the commission began ear Roles From Page A1 leave the premises only under approved supervision. Gemeinschalt helped some 75 percent of participants kick their drug addictions, she says. Obenshain’s attack on Gemeinschaft damaged the community, she says, because the Department of Corrections responded by declining some offenders from entering the program. “I was angry about that,” she said. “I could sit here and complain about it or I could run.” She chose the latter option. “I had a very busy life before I decided to do this. I’m doing it because it’s the right thing to do,” die said. “I don’t have a political future in mind. Fm not hoping to be the next governor or anything” Roles realizes that some may tag her as being “soft on crime” but she said that is not the case. “Many people in our jails are incarcerated for little to nothing and not given an opportunity to pay back the community. Where is the restitution in that?” she asked. Other issues Roles says the commonwealth’s $640 billion budget shortfall, which is forecast for next year, is a sign of irresponsible government. Members of the General Assembly have to make a decision: either raise taxes or cut spending, she says. “We need responsible government,” she said. “If it’s teen needlessly spent, why haven’t the members of the General Assembly cut spending?” She also opposes Dominion Virginia Power’s proposal to build a new 500,000-volt electric corridor through Rappahannock and other counties in Virginia. “We’re going to have eminent domain problems and I hope the General Assembly will find a way to keep [the power line] from happening,” she said. As the new kid on the block, Roles says she has encountered a lot of people who appreciate her fresh approach. And despite the 26th District’s history of voting for Republicans, she thinks the political climate is changing enough in the area to give Democrats a chance. “I think people are finally getting away from the idea that you have to pick a party. People are willing to look at the person,” she said. “People want to know that when they work hard and when they have problems, that someone actually cares what they have to say.” Roles graduated from Florida State University with a bachelor's degree in merchandising and a minor in psychology. She admits she will have a lot to leam in Richmond, but the same goes for anyone who is new to the General Assembly. “Whether you’re a lawyer or not, everyone has to go into the General Assembly and learn,” she said. “I know how much I’ve learned in the six months of researching all the different issues that I’ve researched.” Roles was bom in New York, raised in Florida and moved to Virginia - her husband’s home state — about 10 years ago. She has three stepchildren and two grandchildren. Leam more about Maxine Hope Roles at www.rolesforsenate.com. Obenshain From Page A1 calls illegal immigration an “invisible tax.” Businesses who use undocumented workers should be punished and illegal immigrants should not receive in-state tuition to the commonwealth’s colleges, he said. “It is a huge problem that imposes a huge burden on localities,” he said, adding that an estimated 800,000 illegal immigrants live in Virginia. “We have an obligation in Virginia to do something about it if the federal government is not going to do its job and close the borders.” Last but not least, he wants to hold down the tax burden on Virginians. The commonwealth has forecast a $640 billion budget shortfall for the next year, but Obenshain says he is “committed to living within our means.” “Tm not willing to raise taxes for Virginians,” he said, adding that he is willing to cut some expenditures to preserve education and other essential programs. At a candidates forum on Oct. 11 in Page County, he mentioned the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame, which receives $1 million in state funding, as an example of funds that should be cut to make up for the budget deficit. Obenshain knows that Roles is running for his senate seat because of his criticism of Gemeinschaft, a rehabilitation community for drug and alcohol abusers in Harrisonburg. In January, he said the halfway house posed a danger to schoolchildren and law-abiding residents of Harrisonburg and should be shut down. Gemeinschaft did not close, but he succeeded in gaining more oversight power for localities that have such rehabilitation facilities. “I believe the Department of Corrections has abused the rehab communities in Virginia,’* he told the Rappahannock News. Some offenders at Gemeinschaft have not finished their sentences, he said. Residents of the halfway house were also being sent from around the state to a facility that was built for offenders from the Shenandoah Valley. “We shouldn’t be a destination for the nation’s drug offenders,” he said. Obenshain believes Virginia’s abolition of parole has been a good thing for the commonwealth and that drug dealers need to be punished. And that is where the senator says he and Roles disagree most sharply. “Our views on criminal justice are the most significant difference,” Obenshain told the Rappahannock News. “Fm for responsibility.... Maxine believes nonviolent offenders deserve a break and she wants to reinstate parole.” Aside from politics, Obenshain is one of the founders of the Harrisonburg- and Charlottesville-based law firm of Lenhart Obenshain PC. For 20 years, he has practiced law in Harrisonburg and other parts of central Virginia. His father, Richard D. Obenshain, was the chairman of the Republican Party of Virginia from 1972 to 1976, when he was appointed cochairman of the Republican National Committee. In the PUBLIC HEARING PROPOSING TO AMEND THE RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY CODE CHAPTER 170, ZONING, RELATING 1U rENALTIES f OK ZONING VIOLATIONS The Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors shall hold a public hearing to consider the following amendment on Monday, November 5,2007, at 7:00PM at the Courthouse in Washington, VA. The complete text of the Ordinance is as follows: Amend §170-138 to read as follows: Any person, whether owner, lessee, principal, agent, employee or otherwise: Who violates any provision of this chapter; or, Who erects, modifies, or uses any building or who uses any land, in violation of any site plan, permit or proffer approved either under this chapter or under any prior zoning ordinance; or, Who violates any provisions of Article 7, Chapter 22 of Title 15.2 of the Code of Virginia for which another penalty is not specifically provided; or. Who conspires with, aides, abets or permits another to do any of the forgoing. Shall be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not less than $10 nor more than $1,000. If the violation is uncorrected at the time of the conviction, the court shall order the violator to abate or remedy the violation within a time period established by the court. Failure to remove or abate a violation within the specified t»m» period shall constitute a separate misdemeanor offense punishable by a fine of not less than $10 nor more than $1,000. and any such failure during any succeeding 10-day period shall constitute a separate misdemeanor offense for each 10-day period punishable by a fine of not less than $100 nor more than $1,500. Proceeding under this paragraph shall not restrict or limit any other remedy available under the law. At the time of its adoption this paragraph incorporated the maximum penalties allowed to be imposed by §15-2-228* of the Code of Virginia. In the event future amendment to §15-2-228* of the Code of Virginia allows for greater or additional penalties, then any such greater or additional penalties shall be incorporated herein by reference and shall supercede any provision of this paragraph with which they conflict. This proposed amendment shall be considered by the Rappahannock County Planning Commission at a public hearing to be held on Wednesday. October 17,28U7 at 7:30PM 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. 1978 U.S. Senate race, he won the state’s GOP nomination. However, while returning home from a campaign trip in the Shenandoah Valley, the elder Obenshain died in a plane crash in Chesterfield County. The Republicans then nominated John Warner, who went on to win the Senate seat. Obenshain and his wife Suzanne have two children, Anne Tucker, 16, and Sam, 14. They live in Harrisonburg. Learn more about Sen. Mark Obenshain at www.mark obenshain.com. E-mail the reporter at kallen@timespapers. com lier this year. On Aug. 30, Mitchell, Washington Mayor Eugene Leggett and Town Clerk Laura Dodd met with Walker for preliminary discussions. Walker supported the council members’ interest in the commission and agreed to answer questions at the October council hearing. In early September, Mayor Leggett tentatively supported seeking membership. “I think it sounds like a good idea, but I won't know if it really is a good idea until we have had a meeting with the town council and Jeff Walker,” he said. R-RRC, which was created in 1973, is part of a state effort to foster cooperation between cooperation between local governments. The commission currently serves a handful of towns in the region, and also Culpeper, Fauquier, Madison, Orange and Rappahannock counties. Without membership, Town of Washington officials cannot take advantage of the commission’s resources. 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Editorial & Opinion A4 October 18, 2007 Rappahannock i^etos Established 1877 An Independent Newspaper Published Every Thursday ARTHUR W. ARUNDEL, PUBLISHER 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: ashermanOtimespapers.com Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday Member, Audit Bureau of Circulations www.rappnews.com THURSDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2007 Our View Scary stuff With the death Monday of Ashton Bonds, a 17year-old senior at Staunton River High School, who succumbed to Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Auras (MRSA) we can be that much more thankful that the affected students in Rappahannock County are here to detail their experiences with this insidious infection. Sports editor Steve Franklin talked at length with both boys and their descriptions are frightening. With a bacteria that doesn’t respond well to penicillin and related antibiotics, the MRSA strain has become a “super bug” attacking predominately athletes who are routinely exposed to cuts, abrasions and who share sports equipment, towels and uniforms. Rapp>ahannock County and the State of Virginia are not alone. This bacteria once confined to mainly hospitals is now creeping into communities and onto the sports • fields in several states. 1 Superintendent of Schools Dr. Bob Chappell responded quickly by closing down the schools just as other school districts have had to do in order to bring in disinfectants to destroy any harmful microorganisms. Staph infections can be deadly. As communities move forward in combating this potentially lethal infection, let’s be supportive to those young people in our community who happened to be in the wrong place at the wrong time and got bit by the wrong bug. We look forward to your full recovery. Wanted: Bloggers It was only a few years ago, that the Rappahannock News embraced its own website. It ‘ was pathetic at best for those of you who remember when compared to the high speed dazzling sites that continue to pop up on a consistent basis. Most of our readership didn’t know that it existed. Not only that, but the mentality of this paper, and most of our papers in the chain, was focused on the print product. Reaching out and touching readers through cyberspace is a path, that most major newspapers have gradually adopted, but many others are just getting on board. Times have changed. Certainly not to have- ha active and lively website isn’t the route to take these days as online viewing during the last year has risen substantially throughout the chain of Times Community papers - and stories in The Rappahannock News have gotten more hits than some of our larger siblings to the north. The first of our papers to get the “new look” is our sister paper in Loudoun - the Loudoun Times-Mirror. Take a minute and click on www.LoudounTimes.com. There’s a lot to look at. Of particular note are the bloggers. Loudoun has quite a few and the topics range from movie reviews, gardening, politics and places to eat. Within a few months, The Rappahannock News, as well as several of our other papers, will come online with a new and improved look and hopefully new and improved interactions between us and our readers. If you have a topic that you are keen about, are creative enough to come up with a blog name, willing to send us a writing sample and an eye-catching photo of yourself, we’d love to hear from you. You’ll also have to agree to write more than one. In fact, the more the better. You’ll also have to sign an agreement that you won’t use profanity or inappropriate material. But other than those requirements, you’ll be given relatively free rein and you’ll have your own unique spot on our new site. Give the editor a call at 675-3338 or email her at asherman@timespapers.com. We’re looking for a few good bloggers — are you one of them? The Rappahannock News welcomes Letters to the EdRor from its readers as a forum for dfocussfon of local public affairs subjects. WRITE: Letters to the Edrtor, RO. Box 59, Washington, Va. 22747 EMAIL asherman@timespapers.com AS UKE eovs... '.«srx»w* %,<„> HEEPSWUEAKN *f8 Wm'A 7 Letters Setting the record straight I feel compelled to answer Mr. Torrance’s letter (Rappahannock News, Oct. 4) I was once told by a friend “A man that uses name calling in defense of his position, has no defense at all for his position.” Everything I wrote about was fact! Mr. Torrance called Supervisor Frazier biased, Mr. Torrance, who does your wife work for? Isn’t it the Rappahannock School System? Talk about being biased! I’m sure you don’t want things to change, with your wife’s generous raise every year, you have no problem with being able to afford the tax increases with plenty of change left over. I believe Supervisor Frazier is the one that works so hard to cut county spending; it’s certainly not Dr. Chappell. Yes, Mr. Torrance, I did buy the signs to help make a point, which you obviously could not understand. They said “Don’t Be Taxed Out of Your Home.” Never did I say the reason young families . can’t afford homes in Rappahannock was because of taxes, but I did say taxes are the reasons a lot of people in Rappahannock are concerned about being able to keep their home and live ■ here. •>-. . When a young family with three children has a house payment that increases by more than $200 a month due to an outrageous tax increase, it puts a family in financial distress. If being concerned about my family and other citizens in this county that are worried about their financial well being is greed, than I guess I am greedy! Just to let you know, most of those signs were put up by citizens in Rappahannock that called and asked to have a sign to display, and many of them insisted on giving me the cost of the sign. I have no problem with paying my taxes, as I’ve stated before, I do have a problem with mismanagement and wastefulness of our tax dollars, in all branches of our county government, not just in the school system. You must not have understood either letter I wrote, which I still stand behind! Perhaps a course in Reading Comprehension would help you. Just to let you know, I have built more affordable housing in this county over the last 15 years them any other builder. Unfortunately, because of land costs, it is hard to build affordable housing, and I have no control over land costs. As for Amy Hitt’s letter, she needs to ask “Why are so many people willing to spend thousands of dollars to send their children to private schools rather than sending them to Rappahannock County Schools? Roger Cordani Flint Hill Vote them back in! We in Rappahannock County are fortunate to have two excellent people representing us in Richmond. Mark Obenshain in the Virginia Senate, and Todd Gilbert as our Delegate, are two bright, enthusiastic, young men who share and understand the issues important to our rural community. Both relatively new in office, they retain a strong sense of their primary duty: to represent the people who vote them in! I came to know both early, through the Farm Bureau and otherwise, and an initial good impression has strengthened over the past four years. They are solid on issues important to most of us. I strongly urge our voters to return them to the Virginia Legislature in the upcoming elections. John L. Marocchi Sperryville Trinity House Tour option - Scrabble School Thanks to the interest and support of the Trinity’s Episcopal Church Women in the preservation and reuse of Scrabble School, the historic school building is an option to the annual Trinity Church House Tour this weekend, October 20-21. From 11-4 on Saturday and 1-4 on Sunday the soon to be Rappahannock Senior Center and Heritage Center will be open for touring and discussions with school alumni and friends. The public is invited to make this a stop on the Tour , to learn about the past, press ent and future for this community project. Brochures, with a map to the site, will be available at Trinity Church, each of the three Tour Houses and the Middleton Inn. Refreshments will be available and you may make a donation to the Scrabble School Preservation Foundation. Directors Scrabble School Preservation Foundation Proud of Senator Obenshain As a farmer and life long resident of Rappahannock County, I well understand the challenges farmers are facing while trying to earn a living, and at the same time conform to all the regulations forced upon us by the State and Federal governments. I am proud of Senator Mark Obenshain’s representation of our district in Richmond over the past years. He has been a friend to both Rappahannock County and to the community and State. I personally support Senator Obenshain and believe that he is the best possible voice that Rappahannock County could have in the Virginia Senate. Bill Fletcher Sperryville Council proposes expansion of Historic District Ordinances By Matt Pelkey Rappahannock News Staff Writer Returning to the hot-button issue debated at its last meeting, the Washington Town Council decided to take the position that the town’s Historic District Ordinance’s should not be limited to those portions of property that can be seen from a public street. The council’s proposal would subject changes in external aspects of town residents’ property — with a few exemptions for select items — to approval from Washington’s Architectural Review Board. The decision is not final. The Washington Town Council and the Washington Planning Commission will hold a joint hearing on Nov. 14, at which the public can voice opinions on the council’s proposal and other aspects of the revised Historic District Ordinances. Only one council member, Jean Goodine, objected to expanding the ordinances at the council’s meeting on Oct. 10. “I still am against [itl,” she said. “If we can’t see it, why should we be telling people what to do,” she added. At the council’s meeting on Sept. 26, Goodine steadfastly opposed expansion of the ordinances. Currently, only changes to town residents’ property that can be seen from a public street require permission from the architectural review board. For council member Claudia Mitchell, extending the ordinances would be the fair thing to do — the rules would equally cover all town residents, rather than some more than others based on how much of their property is visible from a public street. “If you seriously walk around, you will see many structures that 100 percent of their structures are under ARB,” she said. “If everybody is on the same level playing field, I think it would be simpler for everybody.” Council member John Sullivan noted that with the ordinances limited to what can be seen from a public street, he legally could have done just about anything to the back of his historic cabin. “That’s what makes me nervous,” he said. County Attorney John Bennett reiterated a point made at the council’s Sept. 26 meeting by Henry "Hank” Day, a lawyer hired by the town to help revise the Historic District Ordinances. Bennett noted that whether or not an alteration to property is visible from a public street is a legally murky issue. A bush or a tree may hide something from view in the summer, though not in the winter when its leaves have fallen. And ensuring that the the town is on strong legal footing is a concern. The council’s efforts to revise the Historic District Ordinances stem from a lawsuit disputing the validity of the ordinances. In 2003, a Flint Hill couple sued the Town of Washington after the architectural review board and the town council denied their application to build a house at the edge of town. The council and architectural review board argued that the couple’s proposed house did not fit in with the architecture of surrounding buildings. The couple took issue with the restrictions of the historic district ordinances 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. The revised historic district ordinances are still in draft form and a few steps away from becoming law. After the joint public hearing on Nov. 14, the town planning commission will make a recommendation to the town council about what revisions to the Historic District Ordinances the council should adopt. The council will then have an opportunity to vote on the changes. 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. E-mail the reporter at mpelkey@timespapers.com.

School News From Around the County Chappell s Corner Rappahannock County High School competition results: • The Panthers band earned second place in the James Wood Invitational on Oct. 13. •The varsity football team was defeated by Clarke County on Oct. 15. The Panthers rallied in the fourth quarter, scoring two touchdowns and bringing the final score to 26-14. •The varsity volleyball team traveled to Strasburg on Oct. 15 to take on the Strasburg High School Rams in a battle of teams with undefeated records in the Bull Run District. The Panthers jumped out to a 2-1 lead in the games, but fell to Strasburg 3-2 in five games. Student recognition Rappahannock County Public Schools will recognize students for academic achievements. At future school board meetings, recognition will be given to: •Rappahannock County High School (RCHS) students achieving perfect Standards of Learning (SOL) scores in 200607. •RCHS students that the Advanced Placement (AP) program identifies as “AP Scholars,” “Scholars with Honors” and “Scholars with Distinction.” •RCHS students that the Cambridge International program identifies as “A” or “A-Star.” •Rappahannock County Elementary School (RCES)and RCHS students who have made significant improvement in some aspect. A team of teachers and administrators is working to define “significant improvement.” Golf Tournament The Rappahannock County School Sports Association (RCSSA) Panther Classic Golf Tournament will be " held Saturday, Oct. 20, at 9 a.m. at Bowling Green Country Club (North Course) in Front Royal, Va. RCSSA supports the 28 athletic teams for grades 6-12 in Rappahannock public schools. It is the sole authorized representative to solicit funds for the RCHS athletic department. Tournament format is fourperson scramble, captain’s choice. Hole-in-one prizes include: •$1,000,000 paid out as a 40-year annuity. Only amateurs as classified by the United States Golf Association are eligible to win. •A Ford Focus courtesy of Rappahannock National Bank and Shenandoah Ford. •Trips and more. Door prizes include dinner for two at The Inn at Little Washington. Lunch will be provided by Burgers ‘N’ Things after the tournament. All tournament proceeds benefit RCSSA. For more information including how to register or how to sponsor a hole, contact tournament director Jim Humbles at JKHumbles@aol.com, or call 540- 987-1218. Registration fee is $75 per player. Contributions to RCSSA are tax deductible. October events 18 - 4:30 p.m., JP volleyball, SLIGHT OF HAND: Bernie Cieplak, of Sperryville, tries his hand at magic at Wakefield Country Day School’s homecoming festival. Home vs. Wakefield Country Day School; 6 p.m., JV/varsity volleyball, Home vs. Manassas Park. 19 - 6-8 p.m., RCES sixthand seventh-grade dance; 7:30 p.m., football at George Mason. 20-9 p.m., Panther Classic Golf Tournament, Bowling Green Country Club North Course. 22 - Kindergarten field trip; 5 p.m., scholastic bowl tournament at Manassas Park; 6 p.m., JV/varsity volleyball vs. Madison; 6:30 p.m., freshman football at Strasburg. 23 - Fall Standards of Learning (SOL) writing exam for 11th grade only; 3:50 p.m., math task force meeting at the school board office; 6 p.m., JV/varsity volleyball at Clarke County. 24 - RCES school picture day; fall SOL writing exam for 11th grade only; 10 a.m., 8thgrade suicide prevention program, high school auditorium; 4 p.m., cross country, Bull Run District, Home. College application dates Oct. 17 - College fair at Germ anna Community College; PSAT administered at RCHS. Oct. 24 - Early college applications due. Oct. 27-ACT. Oct. 30 - December SAT registration deadline. Oct. 31 - Prudential Spirit of Community Award application due. Nov. 1 - Early college applications due. Nov. 2 - Regular registration deadline for December ACT. Nov. 3 - SAT. Hearthstone Park visit On Friday, Sept. 30, grades 2-12 visited Shenandoah National Park. A park ranger gave a lecture on bobcats and showed a film on black bears and grizzly bears. A short hike followed. Council results Results of the Core Council election on Tuesday, Oct. 2, are as follows: •President: Jane Mullan. •Vice-President: April Strickler. •Secretary: Kvames. Christina f-^ ^ r Saturday, Nov.3,2007 - 1:00 Registration - 10:00 -12:00 Reva Fire Hall: 18230 Birmingham Road Pageant Entry Fee: $30 • Photogenic Entry Fee: $10 Admission: $2 for everyone except contestant Giris age divisions are as follows: Baby 0-18 mos. 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Oberbauer, Jr. Attorney At Law 540-829-6900 • 1-800434-3059 FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION •Treasurer Penny Bridges. •Members-at-large: HansJoachim Mattke, Lorenzo Moore and Kevin Weisgerber. Apple picking On Tuesday, Oct. 2, all students went apple picking in Gid Brown Hollow. The apples will be used in culinary class. When leaving the hollow, the high school students spotted a black bear cub. Wakefield Country Day School Homecoming Wakefield Country Day School celebrated homecoming this past weekend. The festivities began on Friday, Oct. 12, with the traditional bonfire hosted by the Key Club and dutifully overseen by volunteers from the Flint Hill Volunteer Fire and Rescue Squad. Indoors the school held a reception for alumni. On Saturday morning, a troupe of runners showed up for Hie newest addition to the WCDS fall line-up — a 5K run to raise funds for the school’s athletic department. An array of outdoor activities also brought crowds to the school’s grounds on Saturday. Booths offered a variety of children’s games, assorted foods and attractions such as face painting, a cake walk, a moon bounce, tests of skill and a yard sale. School classes and clubs were given the opportunity to raise funds for their projects. There was even a special magic show, nm by Sperryville second grader Bemie Cieplak, who donated his proceeds to the new science lab initiative. j*‘The afternoon concluded with a soccer match between Wakefield alumni and students. The game ended in a tie. The homecoming dance was held Saturday evening. Superintendent addresses enrollment miscalculation By Matt Pelkey Rappahannock News StafT Writer Rappahannock County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Bob Chappell addressed the miscalculation that resulted in an overestimation of the number of students that would be attending Rappahannock County public schools this year. In February of last school year, Chappell projected that 995 students would attend Rappahannock public schools in the 2007-2008 school year. Actual enrollment as of Sept. 30 was only 943. Chappell made the projection based on several factors: the number of students in the graduating class, the number of students expected in the incoming kindergarten class, the number of students who pay tuition to attend the school and an estimate of the number of students who will transfer in or out of the school. Chappell discussed the discrepancy between his estimate and actual enrollment at the Rappahannock County School Board’s meeting on Oct. 9. The difference amounted to a 5.23 percent overestimation. “If I had it to do over again, I would say 977,” Chappell told the board. He said he expected more transfer students from private and home schools, though 977 would still be too high. “We expected 88 students to graduate in June 2007 and figured to have around 70 in the incoming kindergarten class,” Chappell said in a press release distributed at the school board meeting. “However, based on inquiries from parents in surrounding counties, I estimated a possible doubling of the number of tuition students from 7 to 14.1 also estimated a net increase of 10 in the transfer rate from students previously enrolled in home-schooling or private education.” Previously, Chappell’s enrollment projections had been off by no more than 2.22 percent. Chappell noted that enrollment projections for Rappahannock County public schools made by state officials were also unusually inaccurate thin year. Those projections overestimated enrollment in Rappahannock schools by 8.54 percent. 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Taylor Yowell celebrates a Panthers defensive stop Staff Photo/ Steve Franklin Please Join Us for our 2nd Annual "Fall Family Festival" Pumpkin Decorating and COSTUME CONTEST at ~FotuH/ and Jc t^ttneiHt/ GVun on Saturday, October 27th from 2 to 4pm l \ ^ Costume Contest Starting at 3 PM Prizes given for 1st, 2nd & 3rd place winners Pumpkin Decorating (Pumpkins Provided) ^ Bobbing for Apples Moonbounce Barrell Train Ride Warm Apple Cider & Cookies For more information contact: Ashleigh Norris or Christina Davis 540-825-3530 Hfk FOUND AND SONS FUNERAL CHAPELS • CREMATION SERVICE 850 Sphrryvii-le Pikr Cwjpwo, VA 22701 540-825-3530 10719 ComrrHCNiSF Road Fkkukricksbi/rc., V A 22407 540891-9735 8521 Siidijky Road Manassas, VA 20109 703-368-9800 ■IKi* Long layoff hinders Panthers By Steve Franklin Rappahannock News Staff Writer WASHINGTON - After an outbreak of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) closed Rappahannock County Schools and postponed last Saturday’s scheduled football game, the Panthers were forced to play their own version of Monday Night Football. And it was game they’d soon like to forget. The effects of having only one day to prepare for their BullRun District opener was on display early as the Panthers struggled for the better part of Monday’s game with Clarke County, falling behind 26-0, before rallying for two late touchdowns in a 26-14 loss. “The long layoff really killed us,” RCHS Coach Mike Williams said. “But I’m proud of our kids. We fell behind, but we kept on fighting. These kids just don’t give up.” The Panthers played outstanding defense in the first half, limiting the Eagles to 95 yards of total offense. While the defense was brilliant, the offense was lackluster. The Panthers were held to 32 yards of total offense and didn’t get a first down until the final play of the half as Jonathan Butler hit Tyler Williams on an 18-yard hitch pattern. “Our defense played real well all night,” Coach Williams said. “Unfortunately, we couldn’t get our offense going. We weren’t moving the ball at all.” The contest remained scoreless for the better portion of the first half before the Eagles found the end zone in the final three minutes of the half. On fourth-and-11 from the Panthers 12-yard line, quarterback Zach Shiley avoided two pass rushers and then raced down the left side of the field for a 12 yard touchdown run to give the Eagles a 7-0 halftime lead. The score remained that way until the fourth quarter. On the first play of the fourth quarter, Shiley’s identical twin brother, Sam, burst through the middle of the Panthers defense for a 12yard touchdown run of his own to make it 14-0. On Rappahannock County’s ensuing possession, Butler connected with Williams on a 20yard pass on the first play from scrimmage. But when being pulled to the ground, the ball popped loose and into the hands of an Eagles defender. Three plays later, Sam Shiley found the end zone again, this time darting in for a 10-yard score. The Shiley brothers helped put the game away later in the fourth quarter as they led the Eagles on a 70-yard drive. Sam Shiley carried three times for 29 yards on the drive, before Zach Shiley delivered a 41-yard scoring strike to wide out Chase Hardesty to make it 26-0 with 5:37 remaining. The Panthers avoided being shutout for the first time all season on the ensuing play. Freshman Connor Settle received the kickoff at his own 14-yard line then went untouched up the middle for an 86-yard kickoff return for a touchdown. The Panthers came to life following the kickoff After forcing an Eagles punt, the Panthers put together a fourpiay 55-yard touchdown drive. On the first play, Settle broke free for a 19-yand run. down to the Clarke County 36-yard line. Two pass plays from Butler to Dean Hogan moved the ball to the two-yard line. From there, Butler pushed through the middle of the Eagles defense for a two-yard touchdown run and Settle added a two-point conversion run to make it 26-14 with 1:04 remaining. The Panthers attempted an onside kick, but failed to convert, leaving the Eagles to run out the clock. The Panthers finished with 120 yards of total offense, 103 of which came through the air. Meanwhile, the Eagles controlled the contest with a powerrunning game that netted 213 yards. Sam Shiley led the Eagles with 131 rushing yards on 12 carries, while his brother Sach ran for 50 yards and threw for 69. The Panthers were led by Butler who completed nine-of-17 passes for 88 yards. Hogan caught three passes for 49 yards. The Panthers will have only three days to prepare for their next game with George Mason. The game will be played Friday night, at 7:30 pjn. at George Mason. “We’ve got to put this behind us and get ready for George Mason,” Coach Williams said. “We’ve only got three days to prepare for an offense that we could use two weeks to prepare for.” Score by Quarters CC-0 70 19-26 RC- 0 0014-14 Team Stats Score First Downs Rushes-Yards Passing Yards Comp-Att-Int Total Yards Fumbles-Lost Penalty Yards Punts-Avg. CC RC 26 14 16 5 39-213 17-17 69 103 5-13-1 7-17-2 282 120 2-1 2-1 7-82 6-44 5-36.2 6-31.3 Individual Stats Rushing: (CC) - Sam Shiley 12-131 2TD; Zach Shiley 16-50 TD; Scott Smith 3-22; Chris Lison 7-11; Tyler Long l-(-l). (RC) - Connor Settle 1-19; Tim Fitzmorris 4-11; Brook Stokes 21; Jonathan Butler 5-(-5) TD; Steve Dodson 5-(-9). Passing: (CC) - Zach Shiley 5-13-1 69 TD. (RC) - Jonathan Butler 9-17-2 88; Connor Settle 1-2-115. 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You’ve got to be careful because this stuff can kill you.” Just last week, a second Panthers football player was hospitalized with a MRSA infection. Sophomore John Mello believes that he got it from playing football. “From what I understand, a kid from Bishop Walsh had MRSA and I guess I got it from tackling him,” Mello said. "The disease is spread by skin-to-skin contact, so that’s how I think I got it.” Mello’s MRSA was diagnosed after Rappahannock County played Timber Ridge. Two days after the game, Mello’s elbow swelled. Eventually it crept up his arm and into his shoulder He underwent three surgeries last week at the University of Virginia Medical Center in Charlottesville “My arm was twice its normal size,” Mello said. “They said if I would have waited a day or two, I would have lost my arm. That’s how bad this stuff is.” Timber Ridge has reported one case of MRSA since the Rappahannock County game as well. MRSA has become an alltoo-familiar foe in locker rooms and schools across the country. Creeping into communities For 30 years, MRSA was confined to health care settings. But in the late 1990s the disease began to prop up in communitybased settings. “They’re two different strains of bacteria,” said Nicole Carr, spokesperson for the Center of Disease Control in Atlanta. “The MRSA in the health care setting would start in the skin and get into the bloodstream. It’s far more dangerous. With the community-based MRSA it’s mostly skin-infections. Most go away with an antibiotic other than penicillin. But some cases can be life-threatening. We’re not sure why some cases can be mild and some cases can be so severe because it’s a relatively new strain of bacteria. But it’s definitely something we are keeping an eye on.” On Monday, 17-year old Ashton Bonds, a senior at Staunton River High School in Bedford County succumbed to the deadly-infection. 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A well-rounded Kritter By CHRISTINE KRAPF Special to the Rappahannock News Sometimes, Mother knows best. About seven years ago, Lynne Kritter enrolled her daughter Elena in a summer volleyball camp. She thought that Elena needed to interact with other children and learn to play a sport. “Like all little kids, Elena hated it,” Lynne Kritter recalled, “but if I had asked her about going to camp, she would have said no. I hear some parents say that they can’t get their kids to do anything. Well, sometimes you just have to put them in something.” She made the right choice. Elena Kritter is one of the top players in the Commonwealth of Virginia. She captured All-Bull Run District, All-Region B and All-State honors a year ago and led Rappahannock County High School’s varsity team to a fourth-place finish in the state tournament. Her stellar play has the Lady Panthers poised to challenge Strasburg for the district title this fall. However, it would be a mistake to say that volleyball consumes Kritter’s every thought. Sure, the game keeps her occupied nearly year-round. She plays for various club teams as well as the U.S. Junior Olympic volleyball program. But she can find other stages to showcase her talents. She is the lead guitarist for Krush, the only all-girl rock-and-roll band in Culpeper. She also has performed as a member of the Young Company Theater of the American Shakespeare Center in Staunton. If that is not enough to keep her occupied, she also helps raise and show dwarf goats and milks cows on her family’s Culpeper County farm. Oh, there’s more. Kritter is president of the National Honor Society and ranks in the top 10 in the Class of 2008. “Elena’s a very well-rounded person, said Jim West, who taught Kntter in Advanced Placement U.S. History as a junior. “She accepts responsibility and works hard to be successful, and she has been successful in everything that she’s attempted.” But Kritter admits that people tend to associate her more with her volleyball performances. A senior outside hitter, she set the Rappahannock County season record with 347 kills She is the team leader. Her emotion, the spark that she provides, is seen with every dig, kill, or even, misplay. “I’m playing with such good kids. I really like being around my teammates,” Kritter said. “There’s no animosity, and if there is, you don’t see it. We’re here to play volleyball and enjoy the game.” Not that winning is unimportant to Kritter and the Lady Panthers. In fact, a top-four finish in the state tournament just isn’t satisfying. Winning a state championship in front of a huge crowd of Rappahannock County students and fans in midNovember at Virginia Commonwealth University would be. “The biggest thing,” she said, “is that we’ve got to believe and go back there and win it.” What brought Kritter to Rappahannock County High School, however, was not the volleyball program. It was academics, specifically the Cambridge program, an internationally recognized, pre-college curriculum that started just two years ago. The Kritters first heard about the Cambridge program, which has its roots in England, from friends who lived in Northern Virginia. Their oldest daughter completed her freshman year at St. Luke’s in Culpeper and sought the opportunity to play for a solid high school volleyball program, while pursuing an excellent academic track. Rappahannock County offers Cambridge classes in English, world history, geometry and chemistry. All are considered honors-type classes. The Virginia High School League, which governs all high school athletics in the state of Virginia, derailed Kritter’s volleyball plans — at least for one year. The Kritters, along with Rappahannock County High School guidance director Jason Gochenour, argued that the transfer from a Culpeper private school to Rappahannock County was based on academic needs. The VHSL disagreed, and in accordance with state rules, made Kritter sit out her sophomore year. Not playing, Kritter said, was nothing short of torture. “I went to every match. I was the stats keeper, manager of the volleyball team,” she recalled. “I was literally aching to play. Anytime I can’t play, it hurts.” To maintain her volleyball skills, Kritter participated in the U.S. High Performance Volleyball program. She earned opportunities to play against some of the nation’s top high school talent in venues in Colorado Springs, Miami and Austin, TX. She joked that one of the highlights of her travel squad play included a stop at The Mall of America in Bloomington, MN. Still, despite the success that Kritter enjoys, playing volleyball < . *- * Hunters urged to use caution when afield By Steve Franklin StaffWriter The opening of hunting season is fast approaching, and with dry conditions statewide, officials are warning hunters to be cautious this season. . “These are the driest conditions we’ve seen in quite some time,” said John Campbell, a spokesman for the Virginia Department of Forestry. “Even the slightest spark could ignite a blazing inferno, so we’ve got to be cautious. Typically, a cigarette butt wouldn’t ignite a fire, but this season is different. One unattended cigarette butt could cause a fire to bum hundreds of acres.” Both the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries and the Virginia Department of Forestry continue to monitor drought conditions across the state, as more than 200,000 hunters are expected to enter the state’s 48,495 acres of finest this year. Bow season is already under way. Muzzle loader and general firearms seasons start in early November. That’s when most hunters will enter the woods. “We need to protect our woods,” said Bob Duncan, Chief of Wild Life for the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries. “It is terribly dry out there and there is a lot of concern about forest fires.” If dry conditions continue, restrictions could be placed on hunters. The last time restrictions were placed on hunting season was in 1991, when Governor Doug Wilder imposed a ban on entering state forests. The next day, rain and snow buffeted the state, and the statewide ban was lifted. “In my 30 years at the department of game, that’s the only time I can recall the woods being closed,” Duncan said. “But this is a severe drought. I wouldn’t say that we are in a critical stage just yet, but we could really use some rain soon.” Virginia’s fall wildfire season (Oct. 15-Nov. 30) typically coincides with hunting season. Already this year, 5,100 acres of forest have been torched across the state, compared to 3,732 acres at this time last year. On Saturday, the Department of Game and Inland Fisheries enacted a ban on outdoor burning on all department land. The ban will remain in effect until Sunday, Jan. 6,2008, unless otherwise rescinded. During the ban, building, maintaining, attending or using a fire, campfire or any stove or grill that uses solid fuel such as wood, charcoal, or coal is prohibited on department lands. Campbell said that the next step could be a statewide burning ban on all forest land. He also hinted that the drought of 2007 could take its toll on hunting season. “If this dry spell continues, hunters could see some restrictions,” Campbell said. “It all depends on the weather over the next few weeks. We could be looking at hunting season with no restrictions, or we could have a closed hunting season. The governor will make that decision in the next couple weeks.” Many see the upcoming hunting season as an impending problem for forest officials and firefighters. But Duncan believes that hunters will help officials in the fight, against forest fires, more than they will hinder the state’s efforts. “I like the fact that we have 200,000 hunters with cell phones out in the woods,” Duncan said. “Hunters don’t want to hurt the land that they hunt on. They want to preserve their land and I think they’ll do everything they can to prevent forest fires.” at the collegiate level is not a top priority. The nursing profession is. During the summer, she cross-referenced nursing and collegiate volleyball programs. There are just 139 schools nationwide that meet her criteria. Five are in Virginia, including Marymount, Shenandoah, JMU, the University of Virginia and Lynchburg College, which already has granted Kritter admission to its Class of 2012. Tm not really looking for a school for volleyball. Tm thinking ahead,” she added. Tm going to get a job when I get out of school. My major works with my goals for my future.” At the same time, Kritter will not abandon her other love, the theater. Lynchburg College is just two hours from Staunton’s American Shakespeare Center where Kritter has attended summer camp the past two years. This past summer, she appeared in Midsummer Night’s Dream. In November and December, she will be featured in Shakespeare on Ice. “Only” she said with a smile, “It’s not on ice.” Kritter’s love for the plays and sonnets of William Shakespeare led to a meeting with some other young people who are opening the Empty Chair Theater Company in Washington, D.C. She will perform there next summer. “I love the language of Shakespeare. He was a freaking genius to think up all that stuff” Kritter said, pointing out that Shakespeare invented thousands of words including zany Elena Kritter is a leader on the court, and off Photo by Ann Spieker and bedroom and phrases such as with bated breath and foregone conclusion. “He wrote to get out of debt,” she continued. “I don’t know if he knew that he was that good or that his plays would last.” Between Shakespeare gigs, Kritter performs in a different kind of gig with her band, Krush. The classic rock group has been together nearly a year and includes fellow Rappahannock County students Carly Schuler and Kritter’s younger sister, Danika, who is also on the volleyball team. Krush performs regularly in Culpeper. “Elena’s amazing. Fve seen her with her band,” said fellow senior and good friend Colleen Daly. “She gets up there on stage, cracks jokes and have a great time with the audience.” That natural performing nature, Daly pointed out, came through the day that Kritter and her family took Daly to a local com maze. “We got kicked out of the com maze,” she said, laughing, “but we stayed in and wrapped our hair in leaves. We were being insane. We used leaves as bandanas.” West pointed out that Kritter had to become organized to handle all the responsibilities that go with her academic, athletic and extracurricular pursuits. Bus trips to and from volleyball games, club or high school, are not for socializing but for studying and homework. 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New location, now with pigs By Matt Pelkey Rappahannock News Staff Writer Chaos did not ensue when the three piglets, each weighing about 55 pounds, trampled over the short, plastic fence at Mountain Laurel Montessori Farm School. About a dozen of the school’s students, ranging in age from 12 to 15 years, ran after them, held hands and corralled the curly tailed trio back into their pen. The students did not wait for instructions. Rather, the students yelled instructions to the teachers. “(Dlrop the fence and turn it off,” one shouted. Another ran to get a bucket of feed to lure the pigs along. David Salgado, one of three full-time teachers at the school, watched and lent a hand when the kids needed it. “This is part of the process of learning,” he said. The first lesson of the day: make sure you give a solarpowered electric fence enough time to charge before expecting it to contain three frantic piglets. No doubt, the students took that lesson to heart. Mountain Laurel Montessori School Farm Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Matt Pelkey. HANDS ON: Mountain Laurel farm school students Rory Grambo, Samantha Wright and Bronte Salgado build “Monticello," a shelter for the three piglets they picked up the next day. School opened at its new location outside Flint Hill this year. The farm school is in its fourth year, moving from the Belle Meade farm and school house south of Sperryville. Following the Montessori method of teaching, the farm school favors a hands-on, problem-solving approach, striving to engage the students in their education. The school’s working farm provides ample opportunities for such an experience. “It’s not about training farmers,” Mountain Laurel’s administrator Elaine Glier said. “It’s about using the farm as a model for the bigger world.” At the beginning of the year, the students were tasked with the job of purchasing piglets and preparing for their arrival. “They have to budget and know how much it’s going to cost to keep the pigs,” Glier said. Last Thursday afternoon, Oct. 11, Mountain Laurel students Bronte Salgado, Rory Grambo and Samantha Wright were busy stapling tar paper to the roof of the pigs’ shelter. “It keeps the wind and the moisture off the wood so it doesn’t warp and degrade,” Salgado, teacher David Salgado’s daughter, explained. 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Moving to Flint Hill from Sperryville has put the farm school closer to the Front Royal campus, and allows for more interaction between the age groups. Administrator Glier said such mixing is an important aspect of Montessori schools because it allows the students to learn from each other. When the students graduate from the farm school, they heat} on to public school, private school or home school, Glier said. She said the students are taught standardized material to prepare them for any future educational experience. But for now, the students need only look forward to the spring, when they will enjoy the fruits of their labor — fresh bacon. E-mail the reporter at mpelkey@timespapers.com. m the following physicians who joined oui Staff in July. For more information about these physicians, please contact Physician Referral and Community Link at 540349.0588 or visit our website at wwwJaoqiiierliospitaLorg. 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Building a rain garden By Louise Bondelid Special to the Rappahannock News RappFLOW7s volunteers and partners last week constructed a Rain Garden along the Thornton River in Sperryville, to slow down stormwater from the large parking lot at The Schoolhouse. Excavator Pete Krumholz of Madison, in consultation with Keys Excavating of Culpeper, created a perfect fifty-foot depression in the soil using a Bobcat and a laser level. The garden project, supported in part by a grant from the Virginia Department of Forestry and the Virginia Water Quality Improvement Fund, will catch and slow pollution-laden stormwater that runs from the schoolhouse parking lot and Rt. 211. The garden is sized to temporarily contain up to the first V2 inch of rainfall during a storm, giving the soil a chance to absorb and filter the water before it actually reaches the river. The garden was sized and designed by RappFLOW member and County resident Marc Malik, a retired National Park Service Landscape Gardener, with technical assistance from Greg Wichelns of the Culpeper Soil & Water Conservation District. With assistance for supplies from the Rappahannock Farmer’s Co-op, RappFLOW volunteers labored to seed and stabilize the berm of the new garden and mulch the center. In the coming weeks, volunteers will add flowers, shrubs and trees to turn the garden into a visual treat as it serves to protect water quality in the Thornton River. Thanks to the continuing support of owner Cliff Miller, the area of the river behind the Schoolhouse is well on its way to completion as an educational watershed protection area. The techniques used there are available to any landowner to help protect county waters while enhancing their landscape. Further information on rain gardens and a wide variety of other topics is available at the RappFLOW office located in the small building next to the Schoolhouse. Interested persons are invited to call RappFLOW at (540) 987-8737 for additional information. Photo by Richard Brady Heavenly blue With temperatures in the 80s. no sign of rain and days that seem more like summer than fail, leave lookers aren’t seeing much in the way of color so tar. But that doesn’t keep nature from splashing our days with brilliance like the dazzling blue of these Morning Glories photographed in Flint Hill by our own Clark Hollow Rambling Columnist Thanks for sharing, Richard!

r Classifieds/B9-B 12 tober 18, 2007 Countryside b www. rappnews.coir BEACH BECKONS: the many prize items in the CCLC’s Fall Auction is a week’s in a beach-side home on the quiet but fashionable Bathsheba in Barbados. In addition to extraordinary views and a laid-back life style, the lucky winners will be able to Barbados Island and savor its history and visual and cultural delights. This picture was taken view of the Carter-Livingston beach house. i Photo by Richard Lykes ICelebratiiig 30 years! iChild Care Learning Center (CCLC) Annual Fundraiser set for November 10 ! ..■■■■■ By Richard Lykes Special to the Rappahannock News One of Rappahannock County’s most praise-worthy organizations for pre-school children—the Child Care Learning Center (CCLC)—celebrates its 30th [ Anniversary this year with its annual auction and sale I oh Saturday evening, November 10, at the Washington | School. Proceeds from this fundraiser go to support the only nationally accredited early childhood program in a tencounty area. Recognized repeatedly as one of the top early childhood programs in the state, CCLC is justly proud of its history of service to families in Rappahannock. Auction and sales items for everyone To whet your appetite for what is in store for you, the gala evening includes not only a sumptuous buffet prepared by Mary Arthur and the very talented Culinary Arts students but two auctions: a silent auction of antiques, rugs, and paintings by well-known local artists and photographers, and a live auction with incredible offerings—including dinner at the Inn at Little Washington and other area restaurants, a week in a fashionable Barbados beach home, overnight stays in the finest Rappahannock B&Bs, and two nights in a cozy Blue Ridge mountaintop guest cottage with evening wine and cheese and breakfast. The five auction is always a highly-anticipated event. In addition to an elegant dinner at The Inn at Little Washington, there will be a “progressive’' dinner at four of Rappahannock’s best known restaurants (the Flint Hill Public House, Griffin Tavern, Blue Rock Inn, and the Thornton River Grille)—all taken from restaurant to restaurant in a chauffeur-driven limousine. Guaranteed to be one of the most sought-after items in the live auction will be a vacation of a week’s stay in a beach-side home in Barbados. Jane Livingston and Lisle Carter of Flint Hill have donated the use of their two-story beach home for this fundraiser. Their fashionable home with splendid views of the Atlantic Ocean is on Bathsheba Beach—Barbados most desirable east coast, known for its historic sugar plantations, old churches from colonial times, great estates and botanical gardens, hotels, restaurants and resorts. The beautiful beach is considered a surfer’s paradise. Other tempting auction items include a “Cajun Dinner” at the home of Col. John Bourgois and dinner for four at the home of Debbie and Jim Donehey near Flint Hill. Sports enthusiasts will be pleased that there are Redskin tickets as well as tickets for a Wizards game. In the sales gallery In the tag sales gallery, there will be outstanding examples of local art for sale, including oil paintings by Susan McCarthy, Martin Woodward, and June Jordan; a pen & ink by Robin Purnell, custom watercolor by Tanya Ritchie, pastel by Margaret Novak, pottery by Jeanne Drevas, and photography by Chris Johns. There also will be an incredible assortment of oriental rugs of all sizes antique and new, including a Persian Gabbeth donated by R. H. Ballard. In addition, there will be a shop with donated antiques and collectibles such as furniture, glassware, silver-plate, and crystal. In addition to these offerings from local supporters, there is a large collection of antiques—including a George III chest and an early I9th century Empire highboy, several drop leaf tables, dressers, rockers, blanket chests, wicker, sideboards, writing table, occasional tables, candle stands; and large assortment of primitives, including wash stands, side tables, farm table, wooden boxes and chests, bookshelves, mirrors. Attendees will also find a collection of garden and porch furniture and half a dozen quality quilts. No taste will be overlooked. Credit where credit is due The “Friends of CCLC” is the group of volunteers who has worked the year-round antiquing, refurbishing, soliciting donations, scrubbing and polishing, cooking and cleaning. Their goal is to raise $65,000 for CCLC’s work this year. The “Friends” committee is chaired this year by Debbie Donehey. Beverly Sullivan and Clare Turner cochair the Silent Auction Room with Kaye Miller in charge of the Tag Sale Room. Amy Burnett creates all of the publicity pieces such as brochures, flyers, and the programs for the auction. Kaye Miller and Susan McCarthy organize the live auction items and display, and Colonel Doc Mitchell will be the auctioneer again this year. Louise Van Dort is in charge of the recording and cashiering, and John Fox Sullivan will be the Master of Ceremonies for the evening and lead the bidding. Included in the $25 admission price are beverages and hors d’oeuvres catered by Mary Arthur and her Rappahannock County High School Culinary Arts students. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. for the Tag Sale Room and the Silent Auction Room. Live bidding begins at 7 p.m. Please contact the CCLC’s executive director. Rose Ann Sharp, for further information on the 2007 Fall Auction at (540> 675-3237 or contact her at her email address at rose ann sharp@aol.com. “La Vie En Rose” By Claudia Mitchell Special to the Rappahannock News The Rappahannock Association for the Arts and Community presents “La Vie En Rose” this Friday, Oct. 19, at 8 p.m. at The Theatre in Washington. If you are an Edith Piaf fan this film is a must for you. If you have never heard of Edith Piaf but want to witness one of the most incredible performances by an actress, ever, this film is a must for you. The short tragic life of the world famous French singer, Edith Piaf has been well documented. The film takes you from streets and brothels to the stage as the life story of the most famous singer of her generation unfolds. Even her name was changed to Piaf referring to her as the “Little Sparrow’'... The film is a vehicle for French actress, Marion Cotillard , to amaze us with her uncanny ability to become Edith Piaf Ms Cotillard performs some of the songs in the film, but most are - sung by others and actual recordings of Ms. Piaf are also used. When Ms. Cotillard is on stage she is Edith Piaf It is frequently easy to forget that you are watching an actress instead of a living breathing Edith Piaf Rosie and I were both mesmerized by this performance and couldn’t wait for the film to be available to bring it to Little Washington. Being the true diva, Ms. Piaf demanded absolute attention and devotion from everyone. Family, Mends, mentors, agents, lovers. So* MOVIE, Page B8 Photo by Richard Lykes STAR STORY TELLERS: Next up to share their stories at this year’s “No Ordinary Person” event at Ki Theatre are (l-r): John McCarthy, Joyce Abell, Sallie Morgan, and Doug Baumgardner. “No Ordinary Person” launches Ki Theatre fall season By Richard Lykes Special to the Rappahannock News Sitting around a campfire and sharing good stories among friends is reminiscent of what to expect as Ki Theatre launches its new season on Saturday, Oct.. 27. Now in its Ninth Annual performance, “No Ordinary Person,” showcases four of Rappahannock County’s most notable citizens who come to the stage to tell personal stories that are sometimes funny, sometimes sad, and always fascinating. “No Ordinary Person” has become a signature production of Ki Theatre over the years, thanks to the creative influence of Ki Theatre’s artistic director, Julie Portman, and the show’s long-time director Joyce Abell. After taking Portman’s “Life Stories Workshops,” Joyce Abell directed her first “No Ordinary Person” nine years ago with other graduates of the courses, weaving stories from their lives into interesting and touching vignettes. Each year the popularity of this show has increased and is always a sold-out performance. This year’s production of “No Ordinary Person” brings together four captivating narratives that will entertain and please the most discerning theatre goers. In brief outline, not to give away their stories, these are the autobiographical tales that will be told: “To Buy Gold” Remembering a milestone in his life, our County Administrator John McCarthy recounts a trip with his mother to buy gold when they lived in Indonesia and how he looks back on it as one of those occasions that ends your childhood. Details of life in a foreign country add to the story’s appeal. “Seeds of Justice” Washington’s well-known and respected attorney Doug Baumgardner recalls the racial and political transformation of Rappahannock County in the 1950s. The differences he describes in his frank and noholds-barred story are both striking and fascinating. “Coming into the Country” Sallie Morgan, a senior manager at the Rappahannock Rapidan Community Services Board and a tireless Rappahannock volunteer who serves on various non-profit boards in the county, recalls the time when she and her husband. Tod, first came out “to the country.” The details of how each side felt towards the other make this story intriguing. “Thyra” Joyce Abell, a past president of Ki Theatre and the director of “No Ordinary Person” since its inception tells the absorbing story of her black stepmother, Thyra, who she quickly See THEATRE, Page B8 Fourth Annual October 27 10 sum. Come Strutt your Mutt By Jed Dirvvux Special to the Rappahannock News The day to show off your canine pal has been set: Saturday, Oct. 27. The place is Mountain View Dog Training, right behind the post office in Amissville. The time is ten in the morning. This is one of just two happy annual events conducted by the Rappahannock Animal Welfare League (RAWL). This event provides a day of fun and games for dogs and their human companions. ( Sometimes the humans are referred to as “owners,” but that is only for those who think they know who owns who.) Now have a sniff of this lineup of events at the Strutt: ♦Wonderful prizes for the dog and handler who complete the most turns around the challenging Super Strutt Course •Trainers on hand to help the dogs lead their two-legged friends around the course •The Bite-Me Biscuit Catch Championship •The Popcorn Toss Tournament •The Bestest Dog Trick Competition •Costumed Canines Pageant •Musical Hay Bales Contest See STRUTT, Page B8 Battle drought one barrel at a time By Kevin Allen Rappahannock News Staff Writer The Culpeper Soil and Water District is using some old pickle barrels to help Virginians cope with the commonwealth’s drought. On Saturday, the district will host its second “Build Your Own Rain Barrel” workshop of the year. Anyone interested in catching and keeping rainwater during these dry times can learn how to build 50-gallon catchments out of reused pickle barrels. The barrels can be situated under downspouts to catch and store surplus precipitation that would otherwise rush into the ground during downpours. The tops of the barrels have screened covers to keep out animals and prevent mosquitoes from laying their eggs in the water. Rain barrels are not cure for large farms suffering from the drought, but they can make the difference between life and death for a small garden or vegetable plot. Rock Mills resident Hazel Zinn-Day bought a couple See BARRELS, Pag* B7 The Culpeper Soil and Water District is hosting a ‘Build Your Own Rain Barrel” workshop on Saturday in Madison. RappanannocK News Staff Pftotp' Kevin Allen

Climb into Chatter’s family tree The filly wasn’t showing much. Down the backside, she was laying sixth of nine, probably eight or more lengths back, and she just wasn’t showing much. On the turn for home, another horse slipped past, and now Bit of Whimsy was seventh, on the rail but behind a wall of horses. It looked like she was going to be an also-ran in the grade 1 $500,000 Queen Elizabeth Challenge Cup at Keeneland last Saturday. Yet in horseracing, looks can be deceiving. Up front, last year’s 2-year-old champion filly, Dreaming of Anna, was winging on the lead as she had been since the gate opened at the Lexington, Ky. track. She had repulsed the challenge of Coquerelle, the French-based filly that won four in a row in the spring, and now, with an eighth of a mile to go, Anna seemed home and dry. Not. Jockey Javier Castellano on Bit of Whimsy found room along the rail, threw a cross, drew his stick and showed it to the tough filly: AD of a sudden, we had a horserace. Bit of Whimsy blew past the tiring leaders, went inside one and ranged up outside Dreaming of Anna. The champ had nothing left to fend off the flying chestnut. Bit of Whimsy went by her like she was tied to a tree and drew off by more than two in the last 16th of a mile, cementing her position as top 3-year-old turf filly in America. All in the family Bit of Whimsy was bred by Bonner Young and Joyce Rowand, my sister and mother. She is co-owned by that duo and Gerald McManis, and the scene in the winner’s circle was similar to others that we’ve all shared before: busy and buoyant. This win marks the 19th stakes victory, and the third grade 1 winner, in the horse family that we became a part of 27 years ago. In 1980, my sister and I decided that we needed to spark up our lives by getting into the horse business. We went to the Keeneland sakes and bought two yearling fillies, and we both loved one of them instantly and kinda tolerated the other one. The one we loved, we were certain, would be the one to make all the headlines, win all the big races, foal all the stakes winners. The other one (and that’s what we called her, “The Other One”) we thought might become valuable because she was about to have a half-sister by Seattle Slew, and that meant something in those days. The Other One was long in the back, plain in the head, and had two splints on her too-short legs. Now, what was it again that we say in horseracing? Oh, yeah, “looks can be deceiving.” Well, it turned out different from what we expected. The first one that we adored never even got to the races and ' Rail Chatter George Rowand never produced a good horse. “The Other One " however, made up for her useless stablemate. And then some. In reality, her name was Highland Mills. Her first foal cost us a $3,500 stud fee. We wondered if it was worth it. Um. Yeah. That colt turned into a multiple gradedstakes winner of $400,000. Following in quick succession was a grade one winner of $758,000, a grade 3 winner of $380,000, another grade 1 winner of $433,000, and two stakes-placed winners. The one filly out of Highland Mills that didn’t win was Kristi B — darned if she’s not the dam of Bit of Whimsy. Kristi has quite the story, too. She breezed at Saratoga one day, and took a bad step, fracturing a hind leg. The surgeon said that he couldn’t operate on her, and instead, he placed a cast on her leg, while the filly stood quietly looking out of her stall. The operation over, the filly stayed in her stall for over six months. Fortunately, she never developed laminitis, See CHATTER, Page B5 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 am Morning Worship 10:30 a.m. Sunday: Youth Group 6 p.m. Rejoicers Choir and worship 7 pm 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 Interim pastor: Bill Welch Sunday: Sunday School 10 am 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 8:45 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. Sperryville UMC - Sunday Worship at 11:30 a.m„ Sunday School 10:15 a.m. Bible Study on Sunday at 2 p.m. Amissviile United Methodist Pastor: Rev. Edward “Ned" VanDyck Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 p.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Sunday: Musical group practice 7 p.m. St. Peter’s Catholic Parish Pastor: Fr. Robert J. DeMartino Masses: Saturday Vigil, 5:30 p.m. . .v,. Sunday, 8:30 and 10 a.m. Holy Days of Obligation eaH 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 HI Thursday: Meditation 7:00 am. 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. Wednesday: Bible Study & Holy Eucharist 9:30 a.m. Benedictine Way 6 p.m. Thursday: Meditation 7:00 a.m. Washington Baptist Pastor: Rev. Phillip Bailey Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a m. Wednesday: Men's Discipleship Class 7 p.m. 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. CM Broom Bible Pastor: John K. Burke Sunday: Stmday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday: Prayer Service 7 p.m. Five Forks Regular Baptist Pastor: Elder Roger L. Smrfh Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Wednesday: Prayer, Bible study 7 p.m. Febamahip Assembly of God ■ Pastor: Joel Cress Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 p.m. Worship/Children's Church 11 a.m. 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 a.m. Love and Faithfulness Church $1 South Royal Ave, Front Royal Evangelist: David Clanagan Meets every Saturday at 7 p.m. ML Lebanon Baptist Church Pastor: Dallas Smith Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 Worship: 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening: 7:00 p.m. Children & Ybuth Program 7:00 p.m. Wednesday: Prayer & Bible Study 7:30 p.m. 00*00 Only Pin nM tutor SALES, SERVICE & PARTS 7308 C edar Run Drive. Warrenton 4540) 547-6622 4800) 374-8366 Broadview Auto Sales, Inc. 74 Broadview Ave. • Warrenton (540) 347-9600 broadviewautos.com W.C. Thompson Funeral Home ^03-7 North Main Si Culpeper. 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Post time is 1 p.m. Headlining Saturday’s card is the $50,000 International Gold Cup timber stakes, 3 1/2 miles over the championship course. Among nominees were 2005 winner Fields of Omagh and *06 runner-up Seeyouattheevent (fourth in this spring’s Virginia Gold Cup over the same course.) Nominee Mr. Bombastic. was second here this spring. Other races on the program include three over hurdles, two on the flat - an international invitational and the $20,000 finals of the Old Dominion Turf Championship, and the popular cross-country Steeplethon ‘chase. A junior field masters chase opens the day at 11 a.m. Jockeys could be at a premium due to direct competition from the New Jersey meet. Six hours up the road in Far Hills, the rich Breeder’s Cup headlines the six-stakes card, including the $50,000 New Jersey Hunt Cup timber stakes. Erin Go Bragh, Allimac and Music To My Ears were nominated to both the Hunt Cup at Far Hills and the International; final entries closed after press time Tuesday. Scratch time is by 4 p.m. Wednesday; log onto www. nationalsteeplechase.com after that to see a more complete list of probable starters. Ticket information for the Gold Cup is available at (540) 347-2612 or log onto www.va goldcup.com. Friday’s Fauquier Weekend will have a full analysis of final entries and more race^lay details. Junior riders invited to participate in special ’chase Junior riders have an opportunity to rape at Great Meadow this weekend in the junior field masters’ chase which is scheduled for 11 a.m. this Saturday, before the regular card at the International Gold Cup. Participants in the ‘chase follow an adult “field master” over a course of fences during the race, then are released to dash to the finish at a point about 200 yards from the wire. Several area horsemea are available to help young riders prepare for the race, or get ready for „ the spring seriesiFor more,,,., .information, contact riB*—*" official Jim Lawrence at (540) 364-2420. For information on the races, log onto www.centralentryoffice.com. To get connected with racing juniors, or racing parents, contact Alice Porter at (540) 687-4066. Sporting Calendar OCTOBER 18 Horse racing in colonial history; 1790-1840, Richmond, $5, www.vahistorical.org 19 Seminar ‘Managing Healthy Growth and Development in Young Horses,’ MARE Center, (540) 687-3521 1921 BLM wild horse and burro adoption, Lorton, www. wHdhorseandburro.bim.gov 20 BBHSA English show, 9 am.. Lucky Drive Ranch, Catlett, (540) 788-3375 20 National Sporting Library lecture, Carrie Douglass on Jefferson’s horses, Middleburg, 2 p.m., free, (540) 687-6542 20 Gaitad horse dtanic, 9 am., Melhelm farm, Berryville, (540) 272-9205 21 BBHSA western show, 9 am., Lucky Drive Ranch, Catlett, (540) 788-3375 21 Elmington Farm hunter series, Benyvtte, (540) 9556219 21 Matty’s Ford Equestrian Center show, Remington, (540) 522-0491 *i nappanannocx nunc emu cookoff and fatt trail ride, 11 am., Pine Rock, Reva (540) 547-2993 21 tMarventon Hunt hunter Want more? More complete Horse and Field Sports coverage can be found weekly in the Fauquier Times-Democrat Also see Friday’s Fauquter Weekend for breaking horse news. Stones are also online atwwwfauquidr.com. trials, Ctovercroft, (540) 3494944 21 Blue Ridge Center for Therapeutic Riding benefit, Marriott Ranch, Hume, 12 p.m., (540) 635-4324 21 Pine Croft Sport Horses open house, Cabin Branch Farm, Oriean, 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m., free, free fix-a-test rides, massage, saddle fit demos, (540) 364-3285 21 CDCTA fall horse trials, Locust Hill, Culpeper,www.cdcta.com 23 Thoroughbred Network equine trivia night, Iron Bridge, Warrenton, 6-8 p.m., teams of 4, prizes, $25 entry fee supports TN charity (540) (540) 207-3528. 23 Equine business management seminar, Spotsylvania, 6:30-9 p.m.,$25, (703)777-0373 26-28 Equine Extravaganza, Richmond Raceway, Richmond, www.equineextravaHganza.com 26 Hokie Harvest Sale, Virginia Tech horse auction, 3 p.m. demos, 4:30 p.m. barbeque, 6 p.m. sale, Blacksburg, (540) 331-4740, www.equine.vt.edu 27 Oak Hill hunter schooling show, White Post (540) 837-3000, www.oakhill thoroughbreds.com Contact Betsy Parker Horse & Field Sports Editor Fauquier TimesDemocrat PH Rnv RQ1 Warrenton, Va. 20188 (540) 347-4222 Home office: (540) 364-2929 Fax: (540) 349-8676 E-mail: bparker@timespapers.com

M*/ton*sions in Upcoming Events must be (Boefwed by 3 p.m. on Mondays in order to be of me paper email toJan Clatterbuck atjdatterbuck@timespapers.com 3 name *"<* te/^°"e Upcoming Events lists individual anchor group oomm^rfy items sponsored by non-profits or for charitable purposes. If you are an individual anchor business and your event is for profit-making purposes, there is a foe charged. Please email Stephanie ■ (^0) 347^^^@timeSpapers com orPhone her at 4H Junior Garden Club seeks new members The Rappahannock 4H Junior Garden Club sponsored by the Rappahannock County Garden Club under the auspices of the 4H program is seeking new members, ages 9 to 13 years. Meetings are held after school, on the 4th Tuesday of every month in the Extension office on Gay Street in Washington. The Junior Garden Club is involved in many fun activities. Throughout the year, programs are provided that focus on floral design, seasonal arrangements, crafts, and trips to local nurseries and farm programs. The members take home charming designs that can be used to brighten their own homes or serve as lovely gifts for someone special. Civic projects help to teach gardening skills and promote community awareness. Projects include gardens at the Rappahannock Elementary School and assisting with the flower boxes at the County Court House. For more information, contact Sally Havstad at 987-9342. Transportation to the meeting can be arranged. Oct 18: RAWL Spay and Neuter Registration The Rappahannock Animal Welfare League (RAWL), in collaboration with the Shenandoah Valley Spay and Neuter Clinic, has opened registration for the third of its regular monthly trips to Harrisonburg. Under this new program, costs of “fixing” pets are reduced dramatically: male cats $45, , females $50, male dogs $55, female dogs $65. (Small additional charges may apply, depending on the animaTs vaccination history.) Owners register and pay in person in advance at the RAWL shelter in Amissville. First come, first served. Act now: the vehicle carrying cats and dogs is not a moving van. The next van trip will be Wednesday, Oct 31. Please take note: registration for this trip will dose on Monday, Oct 29. For further information, call the shelter at 540-937-3283 any time between 8 a.m. and 1 p. m. seven days a week. Oct 18: 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 Hail. 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. Contact Sharon Pyne at (540) 6753313. 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 Rapp FLOW’S 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 EFA 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 Bondeiid at loutsebondelid® earthlink.net or call the RappFLOW office at 9878737, open from 12 p. m. to 4 p. m. on Wednesdays and Fridays. Leave a message any time. See you there! Oct 19: RAAC presents “La Vie Eh Rose" RAAC Movies presents “La Vie En Rose” on . Oct 19 at 8 p.m. at The Theatre in Washington. Admission $6, $4 Students, $3 Children. Oct. 20-28: Fatt Sale at Persimmon Springs Farm and Nursery Cooler fail weather is a good time to plant Come see our plants in their autumn glory during the annual fail sale at Persimmon Springs Farm & Nursery. The sale begins Oct 20 through Oct 28. from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. Save 10 to 20 percent on ail plants. Discounts are based on the amount of sale excluding tax, so the more you buy the more you save. Persimmon Springs Farm grows quality flowering and ornamental shrubs and trees. Our collection tndudes many native and rare plants. If you would like to visit us after the sale, please cal tor an appointment 675-3183 or email us at prsmspgs@shentel.net. Directions from Flint Hill, US turn onto Fbdderstack Rd. Go past the firehouse to the top of the hill and turn right onto Resettlement Rd. Go about 1 mile to T" intersection, turn right onto Dearing Rd. Go about 7/1 Oth mile to left onto Bear Wallow Rd. Look for Persimmon Springs Farm sign, the 3rd driveway on the left Oct 20: Fal festival at The Schoolhouse A Fall Festival at the Schoolhouse in Sperryvifle is set for Saturday, Oct 20, from noon to 6 p.m. Activities include a silent auction, moon bounce & horseback rides for children and live music. Crafts and specialty booths and a variety of foods and desserts. Free 10 X10 vendor spaces still are avalable! All donations go to Reynolds Memorial Baptist Church building fund. Contact Rev. Jon Heddte6ton (540) 987-8137 Oct. 20: Rabies Vaccination CMc Donated to RAWL by Drs. Renee & John Nolan, the clinic wiM be held at the Rappahannock Animal Welfare League (RAWL) Route 639 off of U.S. 211 in Amissvflle by the landfill from 9 am. 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.rawtdogs.org Oct 20: Power Line Awareness Festival Enjoy five 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 fines through Rappahannock County. Green vendors are welcome and tailgating is encouraged. The event will be held from 2 p.m. until dark at Jordan River Farm (6 Shiloh Lane at the comer of Jericho Road and North Ffoes Road in Huntty). At dusk, there will be a “Lightwalk" 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 fines. Volunteers are needed to help with the festival and sponsors are still being accepted. For more information, call 636-4775 or visit www.powertineawareness.com. Oct. 20: The Charter meeting 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 all 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 Lyte Henscheil at 540631-9141. Oct. 20: Cettic Music On Saturday, Oct 20 at 8 p. m., the well-known duo of Linn Barnes and Allison Hampton brings to the Theatre their special interpretations of Celtic music. They will be joined in this concert of Renaissance, Celtic and American music by harpist Kathryn Johnson and lutenist Robert Hi#. Admission, adults $20, students 18 and under $5. Contact The Theatre at Washington at 540-675-1253. Oct 20: Back by Popular Demand - Rain Barrels! The Culpeper Soil & Water Conservation District will be hosting its 2nd ‘Build Ybur Own Rain Barrel" workshop on Saturday, Oct 20 from 9a.m. to 12 p.m. at theXbung Farmers' Pavilion in Madison, VA. Lunch will be provided. Barrels will cost $35 for 1 or $60 for 2, including hardware. Barrels without hardware wiH cost $15. Barrels can also be purchased without attending the workshop. For more information, please contact Stephanie DeNicola at 540-825-8591 or by email at Stephanie.DeNicoia@va.nacdnet.net OcL 20: Third Annual Clevengers Comer Pet Costume Contest 1:00 p.m. Saturday at Clevengers Comer Veterinary Care (comer of Routes 211 & 299) Prizes Awarded for Scariest Costume, Prettiest Costume, Largest Costume, Smallest Costume, Best Dressed Couple, Looks Most Like Owner, and more... Contact (540) 428-1000 or visit www.CtevengersComer.com 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 OcL 20 from 11 am. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, OcL 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. OcL 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 learn more about the planned Heritage CentBr and Senior Center. Open both days from 11 am. to 4 p.m. From Sperryville, follow RL 522 south, turn left on RL 626, school is less than Vi mile on left. Plenty of parking and refreshments provided. Call Bob Lander at (540) 967-8504 tor more information. AmA OAp ftTith n ■ ***-»— ucl zur ramner massic 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 will 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 tor two at The Inn at Little Washington and a Ford Focus, courtesy of Rappahannock County National Bank and Shenandoah Ford, trips and more. Lunch will be provided by Burgers'n Things alter the tournament Proceeds benefit the Rappahannock County School Sports Association. Mxi 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*, mail to RCSSA, RO. Box 192. Washington, VA 22747. For more information including sponsoring a hole, contact the Tournament Director, Jim Humbles at 540967-1218 or email at JKHumbies ©aol.com Oct 21i Spaghetti (Innermeet unns wiudifis Spaghetti Dinner at the Flint HiH Fire Hal, Oct 21, 4 p.m. to 6 p. m., to talk with Candidate Chris Wiliams for Sheriff and if you like stay and have dinner. If you have a question or you are undecided, please come out and talk with Canddate Wiliams. The dinner charge is a donation. Part tor by Chns Wrtams Oct XL Meet J.C. Welch Come meet Sheriff Candidate J.C. Welch, Sunday Oct 21, 2-4 p. m. at the Amissvfle Fire Dept Refreshments wll be provided. Part tor by J.C. Watch Oct 23,24,25: Basic Hunter Safety Course There wM 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 24: Rappahannock-Rapidan meeting The next regular meeting of the RappahannockRapidan Regional Commission will be held Wednesday, Oct. 24, at 1:00 p.m. at the Rappahannock-Rapidan Regional Commission Offices, 420 South ridge Parkway, Suite 106, in Culpeper. Contact Sue Hromyak at (540) 829-7450. Oct. 25: Volunteer drivers needed There will be a training session held at the Rappahannock Rapidan Community Services Board/Area Agency on Aging office located on Bradford Road in Culpeper from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Drivers are needed for a new accessible van program to help seniors and others travel to various appointments. Contact Lola Walker or Judy Seale at (540) 825-3100. Oct 26: Hearthstone School's Annual Fairy Tale Walk Hearthstone School’s annual Fairy Tale Walk (A non-scary event) will be held on Friday, Oct. 26, at 7 p.m. Rain Date - Saturday, Oct. 27. Suggested donation: $5. Come in costume. Healthy treats will be given out at each fairy tale scene. Cookies and cider will be served afterwards. See your favorite fairy tales come to life! Hearthstone School is located 2 miles past Sperryville on Rt. 211. For more information, please call 540-987-9212. Oct. 26: RLEP Annual Meeting Party JUST AROUND THE CORNER! Mark your calendar for The Rappahannock League for Environmental Protection’s Annual Meeting and party. Come out and help RLEP celebrate another year of accomplishments. There will be good food by ECOW, good wine and beer plus home-made desserts, exhibits, annual awards, brief comments on the year’s activities and next year's plans, and many of your friends in attendance. New Directors will 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. To date, AUCTION ITEMS INCLUDE: a superb operating 1950s AM/FM radio of space-age design, a writing desk, a painting by Jack Frazier of Amissville, a 1night stay at The House on Water Street for 3 couples with full breakfast, a print by Steve Wagner of his “animated Flint Hill veggie parade,” a basket with local producer’s wares, 2 bowls and a vase of Lenox China, and more. Everyone is welcome to attend and best of all, there is no charge for admission. See you at the Flint HiH Fire Hall at 7 p.m., rw oc Oct 27: Btuegrass and gospel music Sperryville United Methodist Church is inviting everyone to an evening of biuegrass and gospel music to be held at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 27. Contact Duane Siler at 703-354-6098. Oct 27: “Strutt Your Mutt” RAWL presents our 4th Annual "Strutt Ybur Mutt" on Oct. 27. A day of fun and games for dogs and their owners to benefit the Rappahannock Animal Welfare League. Vfc>u can raise money to help homeless pets and win great prizes!! at Mountain View Dog Training in Amissville, VA (10 am. to 3 p.m.). Anyone can participate whether you have a dog or not RAWL dogs available for 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 still raise pledge money and are eligible to win prizes. Go to our website to download pledge forms: www.rawkjogs.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.rawldogs.org / 540-364-6939 or call Sa8y Cunningham 540-636-3308. (Rain date Oct. 28) OcL 27: The 9th Annual No Ordinary Person The 9th Annual “No Ordinary Person" show is corning to Ki Theatre on Saturday, OcL 27 at 8 p. m. This highly popular evening of funny, sad, warmhearted and 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 will be held at the Theatre only until 7:45 on the evening of the performance. Oct 27: Auction for PSA Benefit auction for Piedmont Softball Association Oct 27. located at Bill Payne Auctions in Amissviile. Come out tor a day of antiques, crafts, and lots more! Outdoor mega-yard sale beginning at 10 am., indoor live auction beginning at 5 p.m. All proceeds benefit the Piedmont Softball Association. PSA is a youth softball program tor girts aged 5-18 and includes Rappahannock, Culpeper, Fauquier, and Warren counties. To donate your good, usable items contact Mauri Payne or Bill Payne at (540) 937-4142. (Please, no worn out furniture, appliances, tires, etc.) All auction items will be accepted starting Oct 23 by appointment only. OcL 27: Music on the lawn The Sperryville Fire Department will hare music on the lawn on Saturday, Oct 27. For more information contact Michelle Jenkins at 540-987-9440 OcL 27: Dixieland Show Band Stage Alive Community Concerts second offering of the season is the famed Barbary Coast Dixieland Show Band. Held at Culpeper County High School starting at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 per performance. Phone (540) 636-9855 tor ful schedule of performances. OcL 2& Open House at The Schoottfouse The red Schootoouse in Sperryville is about to become a long-needed community center. On Sunday afternoon, Oct 28, from noon until 3 pm, the doors to The Rappstfwnock Lmk at The Schodhouse will open. Tours of classrooms and information about their future uses, local musicians and artists performing, a video of many of our Rappahannock neighbors, and plenty of local. homegrown refreshments will be on-going through the afternoon. The theme for the open house is ’imagine.’ Al are encouraged to come to the open house and reflect back on the past of this building and imagine its future. Contact Melanie Kopianski at (540) 9878011. Oct. 29: Flu Clinics Flu Clinics at the Rappahannock County Health Department will be on Oct. 29 at 9 a. m. to 11 a m. The charge will be $30 for private pay. Medicaid & Medicare no charge. Please bring your Medicaid & Medicare card with you to the clinic. Oct 30: Hint Hill Volunteer Fire Department Halloween Party The Flint Hill Volunteer Department will hold a Halloween party on Tuesday, Oct 30 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p. m. at the Flint Hill Volunteer Department, for ages newborn to 16. Refreshments, games, costume judging and lots of fun. So put on your costume and come on out. Everyone welcome! For more information call Karen Williams at 540-6354673 or Flint Hill Volunteer Fire Department at 540675-3286. Free admission. Oct. 30: Constituent concerns A representative from Congressman Eric Cantor's office will be available to discuss constituent concerns on Tuesday, Oct. 30, from 12:30 p.m. -1:30 p.m. at the Rappahannock County Library, 4 Library Road, Washington, VA. Congressman Cantor1 provides this service so that constituents who need assistance or have problems of a federal nature may speak with a representative from his office. Citizens are also welcome to express their opinions on matters of concern, particularly national topics or issues before the United States Congress. Constituents who wish to make direct contact with Congressman Cantor's District Office may call 1-800-438-3793. In addition, constituents may visit http://cantor.house.gov Oct 31: AARP Driver Safety Program An 8-hour classroom refresher course designed for those 50 and over will be offered at the Willis Chapel United Methodist Church, 1804 Zachery Taylor Hwy, Huntly, VA on Wednesday, Oct. 31 from 8:30 am. - 5 p.m. Those completing this 8-hour course will receive a certificate, which should reduce auto insurance costa. NO Exams. The cost is $10 (to cover the costs of materials). Class size is limited. All drivers should bring their drivers license to class. For registration and further information, please call: Shannon with Rappahannock County Farm Bureau at 540-987-8225 Nov. 2: Performance/Open Mic There will be a Performance /Open Mic on Friday, Nov. 2 at 7 p. m., in the Hearthstone School Community Room, 11576 Lee Highway, in Sperryville. Hearthstone’s music teacher Frances Miller will give a short performance, followed by an open-mic. This will be the first in a series featuring music, poetry, and comedy. Refreshments will be available. If y«u would like to perform, please call the Hearthstone office at 540-987-9212, or come arid sign up that night Admission: $5 for adults, 18 and under free! Nov. 3-4: Third Annual Artists of Rappahannock Studfo and Gallery Tour Come tour the studios of 16 artists and visit 10 participating galleries. Sponsored by the Rappahannock Association for the Arts and Community, this annual event draws hundreds to Rappahannock as the artists of the county are celebrated. Start at Tour Headquarters located at the ' Washington Fire Hall. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. Admission is $10. For more information, visit www.raac.org Nov. 3: Blues and Banjo - Benefit Concert Pops Walker of Luray and Brooke Parkhust of Flint Hill will entertain acoustic music tans in a concert at the Theatre in Washington on Saturday; Now. 3 at 8 p.m. The concert will benefit Washington Volunteer Fire and Rescue. Pops has been entertaining tans for some 20 years. He’s performed in various venues around the world. While up-tempo blues is his favorite style, it’s only part of his repertoire. Listening to any of his recordings, one can hear bits of folk, jazz, country, and a tidy little genre called Southern Fried Zen Mojo, a phrase coined just for him. Brooke Parkhurst is Washington Area Music Award Winning (WAMMIE) artist. She is an accomplished singer, vibrant banjo player and performer. Influences as diverse as Peter, Paul end Mary, October Project Silly Wizard, and Joe Jackson mark her style. Brooke will be accompanied by WAMMIE-winnmg guitar and mandolin virtuoso, Avril Smith. Please help support Washington Volunteer Fire and Rescue by joining us for an fixating evening of blues and Appalachian music. Tickets are $15 at the door, or in advance by calling Washington Vol. Fire and Rescue, 675-3615. New, 3: Second Battle of Winchester The city of Winchester was impacted by the Civil War by battles fought in the city and its surrounding area Jonathan A. Noyalas, adjunct history instructor at Lord Fairfax Community College (LFCC) and director of the College's Center for Civil War History will explore the Second Battle of Winchester dunng a one-day seminar on Saturday Nov. 3, from 9 am. to 4 p.m. This is the first time LFCC has offered a seminar focusing on the Second Battle of Winchester. Nov. 4: 441 ChiK Cook-Off and Bluegrass Festival Its that time of year for all of you closest chili chefs to test the teste buds of Rappahannock. This yea's event which benefits the 4-H Livestock Club features the music erf Dark Hollow and Debbie Zhm and Natural Grass. Event is held at Rappahannock County High School from 2-5:30 p.m. Adult advance tickets are $10: $12.00 at the door students are $5.00 and children under 5 are free. Purchase advance tickets at The Beauty Box in Washington, Drum and Strum in Warrenton and Culpeper Music Store in Culpeper. Rappahannock Free ciinic will be open on Wed-. ne6day Nov. 7 from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. at the County Health Department on Mam Street in Washington. Phone the Fauquier Free Clinic at 540-347-0394.

n > cniimie and this solar house on lo acres n lid Opportunity: is m oxe P Birthdays and a note of hope Oh to be sweet sixteen again! Kendra Settle celebrated this milestone with her father, Bubby Settle, at the Nascar Race in Charlotte, NC. Kendra’s Aunt Tammy and Uncle Gary, along with cousin Garrett, were there to celebrate with her. Kendra is a big Jeff Gordon fan, so you can imagine that his big win made this a birthday to remember! Other birthdays in the community are: Shirley Garcia, Oct. 20; Barbara Jenkins, Oct. 21; Mary Frances Bywaters, Oct. 23; Roger Dodson Oct. 24. A personal message from Ester October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. We know that breast cancer is not something a woman gets or catches like a case of mumps. Breast cancer develops over time, beginning with one tiny abnormal cell. Sometimes the development of the disease takes a long time. But sometimes the cancer is of an aggressive type and tumors develop quickly. This is why a yearly mammogram and monthly self exams are so important for women. Remember, breast cancer can be curable especially if it is caught early enough. Some of the risk factors for breast cancer are: a personal history of breast cancer, a family history of breast cancer - especially first degree relatives; early onset of menstrual periods; menopause at a late age; having no children; going through a first pregnancy after the age of 30. There are also some important signs to watch for: a lump or thickening in the breast tissue; skin dimpling or puckering; inverted nipple; discharge; any change in shape, texture of color of the skin. Please be aware of these signs and see your doctor if you have any reason to believe that you may have breast cancer. If your diagnosis is breast cancer, you may find it helpful . to talk with someone who has already been through the experience. The American Cancer Society’s Reach to Recovery Program can put you in touch with a trained volunteer. I am a Reach to Recovery volunteer and it has been a very rewarding experience, both for me and for the newly diagnosed women I counsel. I have made '• m* • ' .4 * Flint Hill Leah DeLong and Ester Settle (540) 675-3252 flinthillnews@comcast.net some long term friendships and met women who have survived cancer for 20 to 25 years. This is encouraging to all survivors. My cancer was not caught as early as it could have been, but I am a 17+ year survivor. I do know there is always HOPE! I encourage all women over the age of 40 to get a yearly mammogram. It can truly save your life. Religioi Join Gid Brown Bible Baptist Church, Washington for their final night of revival services on Friday, Oct. 19, with David Sommerdorf of Wasilla, Alaska, as the guest speaker. 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. Word of Life Worship Center will have a hymn sing oh Saturday, Oct. 20 at 7 p. m., at the Washington Fire Hall. Music will be by The Traveling Pilgrims. For more information cah Roger Rutherford at 540997-8170. 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 wiU be held at the Washington Baptist Church. The program js Notes 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 October 28. For estate planning, insurance scheduling, 6 donations, equitable distribution, divorce g settlements, consultations. § (434) 964-1403 s __1 www.mgrove.com 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. 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 classes 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) 9376159 Monday - Friday 9:00 am. -1:00 p.m. or e-mail us at AmissvilleBC@ comcast.net. Amissville Baptist Church is located at 776 Viewtown Road in Amissville. Obituaries Floyd F. Scroggins Native of Washington Floyd Franklin “Buck” Scroggins, 81, of Winchester died Monday, October 15 at Winchester. He was bom December 11, 1925 in Washington, Va., to the late John Buck and Victoria Bick Foster Scroggins. Mr. Scroggins was a laborer with the fanning and orchard industry. He attended The Kingdom Hall Jehovah Witness Church. Mr. Scroggins was married to Elva Lucille Proffitt Scroggins* November 16, 1985 in, »— He is survived by his wife, Elva Lucille Proffitt. Mr. Scroggins was predeceased by his siblings. He is the last member of his immediate family. A graveside service will be held on Monday October 22 at 11 a.m. in the Flint Hill Cemetery with Elder Steven Golightly officiating. Burial will follow. Special Country Properties Rappahannock • Fauquier • Madison • Culpeper NEW LISTING Blossom L uce La.se - Castleton, VA The ideal writer's retreat or artist's studio! This dean contemporary is perfect for those who want their privacy interrupted only by the sights and sounds of nature, wildlife and binds. The 25 acre property includes a lovely woodland pond that attracts a wide variety of birds and water fowl. 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McFarland Hawkins of Culpeper, a step-daughter, Bessie Norman of Woodville and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her loving husband, Milton M. Hawkins and three brothers, Daniel Lee, James William and Thomas Albert McFarland. Funeral services were held on Monday, October 15, at Found and Sons Funeral Chapel in Culpeper, with Rev. Roger Smith officiating. Interment was followed at Fairview Cemetery. Pallbearers were George Hawkins, Larry Hawkins, Randy Rudd, Billy Mills, Mike Mills, Curtis Hawkins, and Dennis Horton. Memorial contributions may be made in Mrs. Hawkins name to a charity of choice. Inspiring Ttwugfite by Randy Minter FINDING THE STRENGTH TO GO ON Many recently widowed women report that they feel stronger and more confident after their losses. Many of the women who expected their lives to fall apart after the deaths of their spouses indicate that they found themselves able to manage hurdles that they once thought they probably could never manage alone. In general, widowed women were more likely thah widowers to say they found themselves more capable after their spouses’ deaths and they were stronger as a result of the experience. Most felt that they were better able to manage tasks and responsibilities and that they had grown in self- confidence. These inspiring accounts show that people do find the strength ti > move on alter the death ot a spouse. One can only imagine what a devastation it is to lose a spouse. At MOSER FUNERAL HOME, our compassionate staff is here to assist you when you experience a loss. Please feel free to contact us whenever you need us. We are available to assist you 24 hours a day at 540-347-3431 Your peace of mind is of utmost important to us. 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Foothills jamboree at Sperryville Fire Hall Bluegrass, Bluegrass Gospel and County Music by four outstanding groups will keep your feet stomping and your heart warm at 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 27. That indomitable group of women that comprise the Sperryville Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary has put together an amazing line up of music for this fund raiser. The proceeds wiU upgrade that long used and weU worn kitchen at the fire haU which serves as a community center and is the venue for many birthday parties, weddings, picking parties and other activities. There is no entrance fee for this family and community event, but plan to eat supper there. They will be serving chili, soup, hamburgers, cheese burgers, fries, dessert, and hot and cold drinks. In addition to any food purchases, your donations are welcome. The energy, quality, talent and professionalism of die musicians will make this a memorable afternoon. If you missed them the last time they were here, don’t miss the Sargent Family Bluegrass Band. Twelveyear-old Danielle won the Virginia Folk Music Association 2004 Junior Entertainer Award and has played with her mother, father and brothers since that time. In addition to the Sargent’s, come enjoy the Riverbend Bluegrass Gospel group and Building on the Rock (also bluegrass gospel). You will also have the pleasure of hearing the beautiful voice of our own T.inHa Orfila, with Frank Stockton. “Good guests bring wine and chutney** Do you need a unique hostess gift or birthday gift? Or perhaps you have started your holiday shopping? We are now lucky to have two locations in Sperryville Barbara Adoifi adoffibarbara@ verizon.net 'i (540) 987-8682 Sperryville where you can purchase mango, spicy plum, sweet peach, hot peach and rhubarb chutney made by Rappahannock s own Virginia Chutney Company. Go to Roy’s on Old Hollow Road or to Mt. Vernon Farm to get Clare and Neville Turner’s delicious chutneys which are all natural, full of fruit and have no fat. These marvelous products, based on traditional Southern recipes, are sold at Whole Foods up and down the east coast, but we can boast that Rappahannock is home to this fine company. If you did not know of Virginia Chutney Company, another of the “hidden jewels” of Rappahannock, go to There you will learn about the Turner’s, chutney and find some wonderful recipes. Shop locally and support smother community business. Virginia Chutney products are delicious! Poker Run helps Did I just imagine seeing about 100 bikes filling the parking lot at Mark Esola’s motorcycle shop in Sperryville on Saturday? No, it was about one 150 bikes! This Poker Run fund raiser for Keith “Smitty” Smith, a vet who needed money for a second hip replacement resulting from service related injuries, was initiated by friends who wanted to help the man known for helping others. Participants registered in Madison and went on to get one “poker card” at each of five locations, with Mark’s being Stop 3. Funds were raised by registration, raffles and sale of food and refreshments. A concert at the Madison American Legion Post ended the day. Mark is sure that a sizable amount of money was raised for a fellow vet...and what a gorgeous day for a ride. Castleton Spring Studio Grand Opening This weekend, Oct. 20 and 21, make your way to 103 Castleton Ford Road to meet Patricia Underwood at her studio and to view selections from her bodies of work on display in her home. Patricia is multimedia artist who incorporates hand-made, pulp-painted paper, bead work, caulking, pictographs, three-dimensional materials, and much more into her art. Her work is filled with images from ancient times, often juxtaposed with symbols of today’s culture. Patricia’s art is powerful, challenging and captivating. “Bimbos and Goddesses,” currently on display in Warsaw, is a body of work that examines female imagery from modem media and prehistoric matriarchal cultures. The juxtaposition of the two reveals symbolic associations between ancient and pop culture representations of women. Patricia’s printing press is now ensconced in its new home in the garage converted into a light and airy studio. Traditional copper plate and solar plate etching form a core of her work. Classically trained at the U. of Miami, Patricia departed from traditional figurative art while in graduate school at Washington University of St. Louis. She has taught at the university level and in private schools. Her goal now is to develop a thriving teaching studio and to focus on Chatter From Page B2 which probably would have been fatal (as it was to poor Barbaro). She went to Kentucky and became a broodmare; it seems the good blood in this family runs again. Bit of Whimsy broke her maiden in her second try, won a grade 3 stakes her third, and a grade 1 in only her sixth race. She is more accomplished at this stage in her career than any horse the family has ever produced, and she’s just getting started. Somewhere, I know, Highland Mills, who we snidely called The Other One” at first, is smiling, pleased to see that the athletic talent that she never showed herself has reappeared, a generation removed. To me, the mare producing stakes winners might easily have just been luck, but when the daughters of a mare that’s still owned by the same person start producing stakes winners, well, that says that somebody knows what they’re doing. My sister owned the granddam of Bit of Whimsy and bred the Ham and the filly herself This triumph shows again that in racing, as in so many other ventures in life, it often is not the professional, but rather the person with the most love for what they’re doing, who succeeds beyond reasonable expectations. Looking at the love shining from my mom and sister's eyes Saturday, I knew, for once, looks aren’t deceiving this time. Reach writer George Rowarul at growand@timespapers.com. Tucked away in Harris Hollow. This 3BR/1BA home has been well taken care of. Sit on your deck and listen to the Rush River or watch the wildlife play. Would make a great full time home or quiet getaway $299,000 % APPAHANNOCK CAL ESTATE Iesources Washington. VA (540H>75-1190 Riven/torn Through ThemS l ightly wooded parcel in desirable Old Dominion Hunt Meadow by liver, with house site overlooking. Rock ledge across river provides mini waterfalls and swimming holes. Surrounded by larger parcels and horse farms, some in scenic easement. Now available tor S34d.000.00 Owner/Broker Spectacular view* from these 46.937 acres. Beautiful views of Old Rag and extensive frontage on the Hughes River. Selling lor S795.0tW.00 With multiple building uto ml breathtaking winter views, this "hkacre hit has very much to offer In season. the property is surrounded by thick, green woods, mature trees, and picturesque streams. Listed to sell at WMJ.OUO.OU Buteh ZinJd, Broker, OKI. VflR Buyer Broker*** •mma MBS Patricia Bartholomew Supar Agent ifcac!«>«r>biiBk,cw»i) her own work. She hopes to bring in others to work on her printing press and to encourage visiting artists to stay in the apartment above the studio. Patricia and her husbaiyl Casey (consultant in biotechnology) bought their home in Rappahannock ten years ago and are now in transition to more full time residence in the county. Patricia is thrilled to be here to create her own work and also to offer her skills to others. Call 9376237 if you need directions for this weekend or to talk with Patricia about her work and her studio. Goto to see some of her pleasing and challenging art. PICKIN PERFECT: Daniel Keyser entertained a small group of admirers after the pickin’ party at Sperryville Fire Hall on Saturday evening. We hope to hear more from him! Photo by Ray Boc Special Country Properties Rappahannock • Fauquier • Madison • Culpeper NEW LISTING The Farm os Nethers Road A magnificent old, 176 acre farm along the Hughes River in the valley between Old Rag and Brow ns Mountain. With this spectacular location and over 1/2 mile frontage on the Hughes, this farm offers almost endless opportunities for recreation. Approximately 80 cleared and fenced acres, mature hardwoods and a substantial old farmhouse. $2,700,060 South Poes Hoad Perfect for hunters, fishers and lovers of the outdoors! These parcels range from approx. 21 acres to 28 acres and each has a special home site ready for building with an approved 4 bedroom perc and underground utilities. A great location and a great value. $295,000 - $479,000 Schoolhouse Road - C(>mmerital/Residential This immaculate property has excellent commercial potential for professional offices. It has an outstanding location on 2 acres in the designated commercial area across from the elementary school. Currently a residence with 4 bedrooms and 4 baths, it is perfect for a professional w ho wants a residence/office or for a conversion to an office building $769,000 . , Welsh Hollow Lane X/ust west of Spemvrfk. Ms 2-acre parcel combines complete privacy amfconremencef It !HPa"fc strong stream, a fine building site under mature hardwoods and a 4 bedrtxxn pere. $139,600 North Poes Road The perfect country property in Rappahannock's premier equestrian area! 55 acres with mountain views, pasture, forest and river frontage. Includes a three bedroom cottage. 25 acres oa the river $495^0* 30 acres plas cottage-$769,000, Both pmrefc-$1,23*000 River Mountain Lane “On a clear day you can see forever... or so it seems, from this sensational 30 acre parcel between Amissville and Hint Hill. 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 viney ard or specialty agriculture. $579,000 Baulk Rin Lane This 8.4 acres fas ever,thing! - western and southern exposures, great mountain views, old stone walls, mature Dogwoods and Oaks, small pond and at least two excellent building sites. $2S5jM6 Hickerson Mr. Lank This intriguing duplex near Flint Hill has a total of 3 bedrooms. 2 baths and 2 kitchens. The units share a carport that could be enclosed tor an impressive great room. On 10 wooded acres. S335J99 Rollins Ford Road Remarkable 33.5 acre pared with a convenient location. 15 minutes to Warrenton. .Magnificent elevated building site, large woodland pond and reads for building. $435,019 Dor Lank This charming, almost new colonial in Seven Springs. Culpeper is a gem. Numerous upgrades and amenities including hardwood Hoots on the main level, crown molding, gas fireplace, and an enormous deck. 3 acre wooded lot S39M99 Euan Farm Spectacular one-of-a-kind offering with breath taking views of Otd Rag and the Shenandoah National Park. 187 acres, protected by a scenic easement, w ith an env iaMe combination of rolling pasture, hardwood forest and strong mountain streams, t he farm is being offered three wavs; 80 acres - $USM9*I07 acres - $1,435,006. 187 acres - $2A5M99. Etlan Road If you are looking for stunning mountain views, you must see this 14 acre pureei on the scenic back, rood from Etlan to Syria. The property is wooded and very private with several outstanding and easily accessible building sites at higher eicv ations. $279,999 Cherries on Tor It would'be hard to imagine a more spectacular property than this 33 acre parcel that encompuses the summit erf Little Mulkey Mountain near Flint HilL It has punoramic 360 degree view s of much of the Blue Ridge. Indudes a wdl engineered roud and a rustic little log cabin. S995J99 Rappahannock Rentals Fabulous furnished 2bdr.. 2bth house with wexkkrful views $I_200nno. Wdl designed I bdr. apartment - convenient but private near Flint Hill $750frrx>. f V '' 4 V arr^H W ’ ’’i j

Volunteer drivers needed for new Accessible Van Program Are you looking for a worthwhile way to spend your extra time? Would you like knowing that what you do helps seniors and other people with special needs attend much-needed health care visits? Please consider the following volunteer opportunity: The Rappahannock Rapidan Community Services Board / Area Agency on Aging has been awarded a handicap-accessible van through a Federal Transit Administration grant to assist seniors and persons with special needs. The plan is to have this van available one day per week, in each county the agency serves, with the exception of two days per month for trips to UVA Hospital. The tentative schedule is to have the van available in Culpeper County on Mondays, Fauquier on Tuesdays, Orange on Wednesdays, Rappahannock every other Thursday, and Madison on Fridays. The UVA Trips will be the additional two Thursdays. The service will be available for any type of health care appointment, to indude crossing county lines within the fivecounty area. If no appointments are scheduled on a given day, senior center participants can use the service for trips to the post office, banks, pharmacies, and grocery stores. We are looking for people age 21 or older with a good driving record and a willingness to help. Training will be provided by our agency’s Transit Department, and radio communication will always be available. We will be holding a training/info session on October 25 at our main office on Bradford Road in Culpeper from 9 a.m. to noon. For more information, please call Lola Walker or Judy Seale at 540-825-3100. Acorns and animal appetites The deer have been busy around here vacuuming up every acorn they can find. That, of course, has gotten me thinking and wondering. I don’t believe I’ve ever known any people to eat acorns. I don’t think Fve ever seen a recipe that includes acoms. And, yet, they would seem such a plentiful food source. So, always on the look for free and local foods I began to wonder if they were edible. (After all, I grew up with Euell Gibbons telling me “Some pine trees are edible.”) I thought perhaps they just had a flavor that was very unappetizing. Then we went to the National Zoo in D.C. this weekend and there was an informational plaque telling me that acoms are actually poisonous to human beings. That got me curious. And it turns out it’s not quite that simple. Acoms were apparently a major food source for some native Americans. While it’s true that acoms have tannins in them that are, at the very least, unpleasant tasting pUg w|> || - ■ - CA MPG RO U N D. JLA N E ,-^Suftsr.b 1 & „hu I Amissville J Julie Emery I 937-2315 fi Julie@ ! JulieEmery.com and at the worst, harmful, those tannins can be leached from the acorns. Some animals, such as squirrels do this naturally. They hide the nuts and over time the water washes over them and leaches out those tannins. By the time the squirrel finds its stash, no more problem! Other animals such as deer seem to not be affected by the tannins. Horses, on the other hand, are more like humans apparently. Acorns are definitely toxic to horses. Their stomachs simply can’t deal with the tannins. How much tannin is in an acorn is dependent on the type of oak. While I can’t attest as to which varieties of local oaks might produce the tastiest acorns, apparently the Black Oak was a favorite of some California tribes for it’s supposedly sweeter flavor. I’m sure there’s an ongoing argument amongst acorn connoisseurs! I was able to find descriptions of how you’d go about leaching the tannins from the acorns in order to make them edible. You actually turn the acorns into a meal and then leach the tannins from it. While I had no trouble finding recipes to go with all this, I have to confess that it sounds like more work than I'm likely to take on. Besides, the deer look pretty hungry around here. I don’t think they really need to compete with me for the meager food supply available to them. Copperthite a consultant Jen Copperthite of Amissville recently became a Tastefully Simple consultant. If you aren't familiar with the company or their products, they sell great tasting, easy to make foods designed to help people with busy life styles still eat great food. I’ve sampled their pumpkin muffins and they are very tasty! If you’re interested in finding out more about Tastefully Simple foods you can reach Jen at 937-2483. Business and a birthday If you’ve just started a business here in Amissville, Fd be happy to let everyone know about it! Please give me a call on 937-2315 or e-mail me at Julie@JulieEmery.com with your information. Susan Grigsby would like to send birthday greetings to her husband, Rick. His birthday was on October 17. Happy Birthday, Rick! Customer Appreciation Day The Washington Post Office takes great pride in showing their community spirit by opening their doors to everyone. They will have a Customer Appreciation Day on Tuesday, Ort. 23 from 11 a.m. to 3 pan. with a special drawing for those 70 and over. This wall leave our friend, Frank Moffett, out for the drawing. Refreshments will be served. Yvonne, Nina, Betty, Bobby and Karen agree, “that all the customers have been wonderful. We have had a lot of challenges as an organization over the years, but our customers have stuck by us. We truly enjoy being the tie that lands our community together.” 4H Junior Garden Club seeks new members The Rappahannock 4H Junior Garden Club sponsored by the Rappahannock County Garden Club under the auspices of the 4H program is seeking new members, ages 9 to 13 years. Meetings are held after school, on the 4th Tuesday of every month in the Extension office on Gay Street in Washington. The Junior Garden Club is involved in many fun activities. Throughout the year, programs are provided that focus on floral design, seasonal arrangements, crafts, and trips to local nurseries and farm programs. The members take home charming designs that can be used to brighten their own homes or serve as lovely gifts fin* someone special. Civic projects help to teach gardening skills and promote community awareness. Projects include gardens at the Rappahannock Elementary School and assisting with the flower boxes at the County Court House. For more information, contact Sally Havstad at 987-9342. If you don’t have transportation to the meetings, that can be arranged. Birthday wishes Belated birthday wishes go out to Jonathan Moore who celebrated his day on Monday, Oct. 15 and to Holly Childrey who celebrated her day on Tuesday, Oct. 16. Birthday wishes go out to John Clark of Washington. He will celebrate his day on Wednesday, Oct. 24. May each Washington Jan Clattertxjck 675-3338 jclatterbuck@ timespapers.com one of you have many more. Come hear them sing If you have not made it out to Gid Brown Bible Baptist Church in Washington to hear David Summerdorf preach, the final night of revival services will be on Friday, Oct. 19. Mr. Summerdorf is from Wasilla, Alaska and Pastor John Burke invites everyone to attend. Nurseiy will be provided. Phone 540-937-4911. Word of Life Worship Center will have a hymn sing on Saturday, Oct. 20 at 7 p.m., at the Washington Fire Hall. Music will be by The Traveling Pilgrims. Join them for some good gospel music. For more information call Roger Rutherford at 540-987-8170. The Kid’s Konnection Choir from Southeast Washington, D.C., will be with the Washington Baptist Church on Sunday, Oct. 28. Everyone is welcome to attend. Dried Flower Sale and House Tour Presented by the Episcopal Church women 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. Block tickets - $20 - available at Trinity Parish office in Washington or at each house that weekend. Contact Helen Williams at (540) 9374279. If you have never been, this is the weekend to go. You won’t be disappointed. In the meantime, enjoy the cooler weather and keep rain in your prayers. PulseArtists announce fall exhibit November 3December 13,2007 Opening Reception, Saturday November 3, 2*5 pan. The Turkey Mountain Art Gallery at the Antique Market 3 River Lane, Sperryville, VA 2274a (540-987-8050). Washington, D.C. based PulseArtists announce their Fall 2007 exhibition at the Turkey Mountain Art Gallery at the Antique Market in Sperryville during the month of November. The opening weekend will coincide with the Third Annual Artists of Rappahannock Studio and Gallery Tour. Come see the art of this culturally diverse group of artists: Cherry Baumbusch, Diane Blackwell, Kathy Brady; Carolina Correa, Vickie Hawes, and Linda Jones. They began their association at McLean Project for the Arts five years ago under the tutelage of Corcoran College of Art & Design instructor and artist J. Lea Lansaw. Since then, PulseArtists have continued to work and paint together, while volunteering their talent with various community organizations. Their work hangs in galleries, corporate collections and private spaces cm three different continents. PulseArtists found a commonality of color and energy that runs through each member’s art. Their work is realized in a variety of expression including landscapes, still-life, abstracts, and imagery derived from nature using various media that pulse with energy.

Rainwater Runoff Why should we manage, protect and conserve stormwater? By Beverly Hunter Special to the Rappahannock News This year’s drought makes us more aware of the value of water we receive during rainstorms. This year so far we have received about a third less precipitation than normal. Many of Rappahannock County’s 755 miles of streams were dry in late summer, or nearly so. Eveiy day we see the effects of the drought on. our gardens, forests, farm animals, fields, springs, creeks, ponds, wildlife, and even some deep wells. This is an opportune time to consider how we can better manage, protect and conserve future rainwater. How we manage our land - including how we design and maintain buildings, roads, driveways, parking lots, fields, forests, lawns, and landscape vegetation - directly affects both the quality and quantity of water available in tiie ground, in streams, and in ponds. In this article we look at reasons why we should improve the ways in which we manage stormwater. In the second article of this series, we will identify how we can better manage and conserve rainwater on our own property. The third article will discuss the draft Stormwater Management Ordinance being considered for adoption by Barrels From Page B1 rain barrels at the soil and water district’s May workshop and they ended up saving her quarter-acre garden. “We wouldn’t have any vegetables if it weren’t for these,” she said. “I don’t think we would have had anything because it’s just so dry.” Instead, Zinn-Day’s family was able to enjoy asparagus, strawberries, tomatoes and other home-grown fruits and vegetables this summer. They also used some of the stored rain to fill their pool. Plus, they saved electricity by using their well’s water pump less frequently. If there has been any downside to Zinn-Day’s experience this summer, it was that the 50-gallon barrels couldn’t hold enough rain. “When you get a downpour, it’s full within seconds ” she said. So she and her husband, Kevin Day, are planning to install some more rain barrels on their property and are even thinking of building a large cistern to catch ^nd store water like a large-scale rain barrel. How bad is the drought? Drought conditions are hitting Southern states hard and forcing some localities to enact restrictions on water use. Earlier this month, Gov. Tim Kaine requested that the U.S. Department of Agriculture declare Virginia a statewide disaster area due to reductions in farm production caused by drought and high temperatures this year. To date, more than 70 Virginia counties, including Rappahannock, have asked for drought disaster status. There are 95 counties in the commonwealth. “We have never sought a statewide drought disaster designation before,” Kaine said in a press release. “This year’s drought is so pervasive, however, that we decided to act on behalf of the entire state.” According to the National Climatic Data Center, Virginia has endured its driest Maythrough-September period since 1930 and its fourth-dnest since the center began measuring statewide precipitation in 1895. Virginia’s average precipitation for May through September is about 20 inches, but the commonwealth only received some 14 inches this year, according to the centers data. The U.S. Geological Survey has stations to measure streamflow on three rivers that flow through Rappahannock. Battle Run is measured near Laurel Mills, the Hazel River at Rixeyville and the Rappahannock River at Remington. On Tuesday, all three were running at all-time lows for Oct. 16, according to USGS data. E mail the reporter at kallent&timespapen. com First in a series Rappahannock County. Rainwater soaks into the ground - for free Ideally, rainwater soaks down into the ground. Raindrops that fall on well-vegetated land can gently soak down into the soil to help recharge the groundwater that we depend upon for drinking water. Some of the water will move slowly just under the surface of the ground to be cleansed of pollutants before it recharges our streams and ponds. When it rains so hard the raindrops cannot sink in immediately, tall grasses, shrubs and trees slow down the movement of the water so it has more time to soak in to the ground before it reaches the stream. This process requires no effort on our part — it’s a free service from nature. Runoff water can be wasted water The problem comes when raindrops fall on impervious surfaces such as roads, driveways, parking lots, and rooftops, or on bare soil where vegetative cover has been removed or disturbed. In such places, raindrops join together and then race downhill, causing “runoff” and other problems along the way. By not capturing the raindrops, the soil and rock fissures deep underneath the ground don’t get a chance to store that water for later use by plants, animals, and people. We are penalized several times over for poorly managed stormwater runoff. Runoff causes damage and flooding Besides losing the benefit of water storage due to runoff) we also pay a direct price for poorly managed stormwater. Soil is lost from erosion. We pay to repair damaged roads and driveways. Increased flooding is damaging and dangerous. The fastmoving volume of water damages vegetation and destabilizes the banks of the stream, causing further erosion and sedimentation. Stormwater runoff pollutes the stream The stormwater runoff that rushes over land instead of being absorbed into the soil gathers pollutants along its way downhill to the streams. That polluted water goes directly to the streams and damages fish and other aquatic life downstream. The pollutant you can easily see in a stream after a rainstorm is sediment - tiny particles of soil and dirt that make the stream look muddy. Runoff water collects sediment most easily when the ground and vegetation has been disturbed. Sediment clogs the gills of fish and other aquatic animals and kills them. Nutrients are a type of pollutant you don’t see at the time of the rainstorm but is equally damaging to water quality. These nutrients - primarily nitrogen and phosphorus — come from a wide variety of sources including the atmosphere, chemical fertilizers, animal wastes, mowed grass, damaged septic systems and soil. If a stream is not protected by an adequate buffer area vegetated with tall grasses, shrubs, and trees, then the runoff deposits these nutrients directly to the stream’s surface water. Excess nutrients in surface waters cause an imbalance of plant life, which in turn starves the water of oxygen, ere a ting dead zones where aquatic animals cannot breathe. Our runoff impacts the Rappahannock River, the Chesapeake Bay, and other communities All 755 miles of streams here in Rappahannock County (headwaters of the Rappahannock River Basin) eventually drain to the Rappahannock River and thence to the Chesapeake Bay. The Rappahannock River and the Chesapeake Bay are degraded. Excess amounts of nitrogen, phosphorus and sediment flow into the bay and its tributaries from land, the air, wastewater treatment plants and industrial facilities. These nutrients and sediments foul our waters and harm the water supplies of communities downstream from us, and also finfish, shellfish, aquatic plants and other organisms that make up the Bay's fragile ecosystems. We also suffer economically from impaired waters. The living resources of the rivers, the Bay and their economic potential are compromised by poor water quality. Commercial and recreational fisheries will benefit from cleaner water as will the broader economy. The Chesapeake Bay Program identified an over abundance of nutrients as the most damaging water quality problem facing the Bay and its tributaries. High levels of nutrients over-fertilize the Bay waters, causing excess levels of algae. These algae can have a direct impact on submerged aquatic vegetation by blocking light from reaching these plants. More importantly, these algae have an indirect effect on levels of dissolved oxygen in the water. As algae die off and drop to the bottom, the resulting process of biological decay robs the surrounding bottom waters of oxygen needed by oysters, fish, crabs and other aquatic animals. Next: Save water, save money, save streams, save the Bay. The next article in this series will suggest ten things you can do on your own property to better conserve stormwater for later use while at the same time protecting against expensive damage from stormwater runoff, protecting streams from pollution from stormwater, and helping clean up the Chesapeake Bay. The Parsonage, Washington, VA 3 bedroom, 2 bath mountainside chalet offers stunning views. Terrific outdoor entertaining, mature landscaping, and 2 car garage. Private 55 acre, mostly wooded parcel with meadows. Beautiful barn with stone foundation. Charming children’s tree house. Ideal weekend retreat. >995,500 Alan Zuschlag 540-937-6124 Hungry Run Farm, Amissville, VA Beautiful 48~ acre farm with over 1.5 miles of frontage mi the Rappahannock River plus Hungry Run and Ramcv Run both traversing the property. Rolling fields, hardwoods, pines, natural rock outcroppings and views of the Blue Ridge. 3,300 se{ ft home with section dating t< > 1.85**'<>. 2 additional charming residences. §6,700,000. Anita Sisney 703-973-1987 Royal Avenue, Front Royal, VA Lnvclv. 1929 well built stone home with 5 bedrooms and 2.S baths on nearly one-third of an acre. Cireat in-town IoeatK>n. Zoned tor residential or commercial use. Superb investment potential. $449,000. Woodwind, Flint Hill, VA Expert renovation of this 3 bedroom, 3 bath tarmhouse outside Flint HilL Gourmet kitdien, lots of entertaining space, tfont porch ovetkx>king orchards and mountains Separate office/ studio building Bcaunfulh landscaped 1 acre ganlen lot. Perfect weekend retreat or retirement b >mc S525,( K *). Alan Zuschlag 540-937-6124 Garnette’s Mtn, Culpeper Co, VA 3 bedroom, 2.3 bath, 1 year old Cape Cod in excellent condition. I0.9~ acre-', halt wooded & halt cleared. Sited on a hill with spectacular views of Old Raj; Mountain. Open floor plan, Main level Master bedroom, attached 2 car garage 5c detached 2 car garage/workshop/storage building. 10 minutes to the town ot < ulpeper. H H i Jud Glascock 540-592-3238 Tanglewood, Front Royal, VA The most beautiful home in toun. Tanglewood I-.state boasts a tastefullv appointed, elegant tour bedroom histone main house with en-suite baths, a large, fulk renovated two bednh»m guest house. 2.5 acres of park like ground-. Approved for use as a Bed and Breakfast. Ab-> ilutck gor geous. >1,485.0U). Killermont, Washington, VA Ward winning architecture, a stunning view, and exquisite gardens. Bordering the Shenandoah National Park, this 31 acre estate is the ultimate private retreat. Garage, elevator and many other extras, liven' aspect of this 4 bedroom, 3 hath home on 4 levels is a studv of understated luxury. S2,"\50,(MMt. Alan Zuschlag 540-937-6124 vtL.namw-’m&txfKTmi.jrw — t*r .jut, .Km Harris Hollow, Washington, VA Hiker’s paradise it the head of the Harm Hollow Trail. \minsphcnc cabin with stone walls nestled against the mountains. >6 acres .>( woodland trails. Rush Riser, and more, 3 bedroom, 3 bath, home with media room, office, workshop and two she-eb. Price includes all furnishings, fixtures and equipment. SIS 't iHNi. Alan Zuschlag 540-937-6124 Horseshoe Hollow, Washington, VA Beautiful I1 H1 acre pared in area of larger farms and estates. Streams, stone walls, nice views, trails and open fields. Perfect for farm, vincv.ird, or pm ate weekend retreat. Several ideal home locations. In its entiren SI i1 or 30 acre lower parcel for S~4d.5(.)(.' and wiH>ded St• acre upper parcel for It*1 " RealEstxte

The Rappahannock News and the Rappahannock Animal Welfare League (RAWL) present Your Next Best Friend: Mack ' Photo by Lili Duvall Hey, it’s me, Mack! First off, I am not exactly showing you my best side here. But look carefully and you will see that I have some Lab in me, and some Pit Bull. Nevertheless, I do get along very well with other dogs. I was found wandering around Hint Hill, which is an okay sort of town, if you didn’t know. I am four-yearsold and would like to make myself at home at your place. Here’s a warning: I can climb a fence. That’s right, up and over. (Maybe I’m part monkey, too.) Come on around to the shelter and let’s talk it over. This past week 3 dogs were joined with new owners. The Rappahannock Animal Welfare league is located in Amissville at 164 Weaver Road. They can be reached 7 days a week between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. at i540> 937-3283. Check our their website at www.rawldogs.org Strutt From Page B1 Humans take note: you can be helping RAWL take care of the animals that need help by hitting up your neighbors to help the League pay for its care and treatment programs. There is a Strutt champion at large in the community: for two of the first three years of the Strutt, Lisa Welsted of Flint Hill - a well-known figure in the Rappahannock Court Clerk’s office - has been the leading human among fund-raisers for the Strutt. Each year, as the summer moves along and the date of the Strutt approaches, Lisa can be heard approaching fellow citizens, one at a time, saying, “hey, you’ve got a dollar in your pocket, dontcha?” According to Lisa, most people at that point reach for a pocket or a purse and fetch up some green, even before hearing that the money will help keep a dog or a cat healthy and alive. Says Lisa, “I ask for a dollar, but most often people hand me a twenty or a ten or a five.” Many of the people that Welsted turns into donors are the attorneys and others who Photo by Lili Duvall CHAMPION’S FAMILY: Lisa Welsted with her husband, Vernon Welsted, Jr., and their two dogs, Sam and Midnight, out behind their house - the section of the property which is pretty much the territory of the two dogs. step into the Clerk’s office, but she is also known to take the campaign to the streets where other kind hearts submit to the smile and surrender their wealth. Lisa Welsted and others are fully aware that RAWL runs a no-kill dog shelter in Amissville and that the overwhelming portion of the funds needed to house, feed and care for animals comes from individuals, not from government. That is why she and so many others work to support the League. Weather note: If it is raining dogs and more dogs then the Strutt will be held on Sunday, Oct. 28. For more information, contact Sally Cunningham at (540) 636-3308 or 364-6939. Theatre From Page B1 grew to love and respect. You won’t want to miss this engaging story. Reservations Reservations can be made by calling Ki Theatre at (540) 987-3164. Tickets are $15 each. Tickets that are reserved but not paid for in advance will be held at the door of Ki Theatre until 7:45 p.m. the night of the performance. To assure you have a seat at this very popular event, you may send a check Ki Theatre, P.O. Box 294, Sperryville, VA 22740. Ki Theatre is located at 291 Gay Street in Washington. The show is expected to be sold out, as it has been in past years, so make your reservations soon. Movie From Page B1 restaurateurs, her staff, and of course her public were all drawn into the tragic life she led. Her fans both hated and adored her as her erratic career mirrored the turmoil in her life. Ms. Piafs alcohol and drug addictions eventually led to her early death at age 47. The alcohol was Champagne and the drug was morphine, neither of which she tried to control until they had taken their toll on her voice and body. The film uses many flash backs and the time line is disjointed. I found I had to pay close attention in order to keep it straight. Several times I was not sure where the film came from or where it went to in Ms. Piafs life. But it never lost my interest. To watch Ms. Cotillard play the glamorous young Piaf and then transform herself into the ravaged star in her last days is more a tribute to her acting abilities than to some talented make up artist. Profound acting. Great music. Oscar nominations are sure to come. The film is rated PG-13 and runs 140minutes. RAAC films start at 8 p.m, and ar^ shown at the Theatre in Little Washington. Tickets are still $6 for adults and $4 for students. Please visit www.raac.org for all RAAC events. 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13 Ommainiiy Newspapers Serving Over ^0,000Readers 540-351-1664 l~lod^uei. 888-351-1660 WaiL. Fauquier Times - Democrat] Classified Dept. 39 Culpeper St Warrenton, Va 20186 540-351-0121 Snatt.. ^MKHderdassMiMM Omespapers.com Advertising DEADLINES REAL ESTATE Mon. 11 a.m. BUSINESS DIRECTORY Thurs. 12 noon ALL OTHER CLASSIFIED ADS DUE... Mon. 4 p.m. (Fri. 3 p.m. proof deadline) After an ad Is ordered... It cannot be changed or canceled after the posted deadline for that Issue: At the time of placing your ad, it will be read or faxed back to you for any corrections to be made. Read your ad carefully the first time it appears in the papers, if it contains an error or. or you wish to make changes, call at once. No adjustments will be made on errors that do not materially affect the value of the advertisement. All errors must be reported by 3:00 pm Monday following the date of publication. Times Community Newspapers will not accept liabili ty for its failure, for any cause, to insert an advertisement and reserves the right to reject any advertisement deemed objectionable in subject matter, phraseology or setup. Times Community Newspapers are not liable for the quality of advertised products or services. 2BR, 2BA apt. eat in Kit, LR/DR, Ig porch, all elect appls, W/D, Warrenton. Avail Oct. $1050/mo. Sec dep, credit rpt & refs req d. (540)347-7452 Iv msg Bsmt apt in Marshall, 2/3 BR. all utils includes, sep entrance. Avail 11/1, $750/mo. 540-364-3193. FLETCHER RENTAL PROPERTIES 242 Broadview Avc 540-347-7055 ★ 1 BR efficiency apt in Warrenton @ $600/ mo utilities included. No Pets Owner/Agent All homes owned A managed by as Lrg bsmt, Marshall, open fir plan, full kit & BA, gas FP, W/D, utils inc, DTV & DSL, $925/ mo. 703-608-5906. b ~~) Beal«ton-2BR, 2BA condo $1100/mo. 1mo Free Rent. Sec dep. Newly remodeled. Call Mike (301)221-2061 For ront: Warrenton condo. 3BR, 1.5BA, $ 1 2 0 0 / m o . (703)868-8712 Goinsvito $369,900.00 11TH Shows better than a model!! This one is a 10!! Hardwoods Fp 3 Levels, end unit, fenced, brick front over 1700 sq feet. Open Sunday Oct 21 12 to 4 Directions 66 west exit 43 a route 29 towards gainsville Turn R on Summerset crossing Turn R on lucknow.L on Gaffney to 15092 OPEN HOUSE Sun Oct 21: 1908 Farmhouse with views. Located at 6980 Browntown Rd. Front Royal Va. Call Bruce Wood with Stonewall Realty 540 631 4425 Take a tour at www. homesdatabase. com/brucewood WR 6375906 TOOAY'S LOG HOME! Brand raw. 2160 si 3BR, 48A, 1.84 ac. Exquisite upgrades Hand-hewn logs. 2 covered porches. 2 mi. from Graves Mountain Lodge Syna, VA. OPEN HOUSE 1-Spm during Apple Harv. Fest. 10/13,14,20,21. MUST SEE VTour www.LogHomeVA.com Tom Zakielarz HeMCitaH m Into • 800-535-5207 >010 v "*~_J 38ft, 2BA grge. shade, river. Rapp Cty. 9ac. $1100/mo. 6-8pm only. (540)622-2855 38ft, 2BA grge. sheds, river. Rapp Cty. 9ac. $1100/mo. 6-8pm only. (540)622-2855 Tielitnn. Obr, 4.5toa. LR. DR. Rec rm. loit. porch. decK. 2 car garg, util s mdd $2400/ mo. 540-222-1328 Ben Venue ra. 3 BR s/ 1BA ranch w/unfin basement and deck. $1100 a month. Jean Lillard. 540-675-3670 Berryville/Clarke Co., Beaut., quiet country setting w/ magnificent views. Single family Ranch built 2002 3BRs, 2BAs. Bsmnt, hardwood floors, CAC, 2 Gas Log FPs alt " appl s, $1600/mo. I Credit Check, Sec Dep 540-955-1384. Country Cottage, short term, beautiful 2BR, Mins to Warnenton, no pets. $1300/mo +dep. (540)439-1046 CULPEPER 2 BR, 1 BA duplex. Recent remodel. $800/mo. Credit ck/ Sec Dep. Olafsen Realty. 540-347-1505. FLETCHER RENTAL PROPERTIES 292 Broadview Ave 540-347-7055 *3BR, brick ram- i bier, Town of Warrenton, $925/mo. Walking distance to Fauquier High School & shopping Owner/Agent All homes owned A managed by us Flint Hill, 2BR cottage, bath, LR, W/D, porch. $750/mo. Refs & dep req d. (540)631-4170 Flint Hill, 2 story. 2BR. LR. DR, BA. W/D, decks, $900/mo. Lease, dep & refs req d. (540)631-4170 Great house & yard. 2600sf Rambler. 3 acs. 2br, 2ba, porch, LR & DR, Fam rm, Brkfst & Kit combo, garg, FP w/ stove. $1295/mo. 540-270-5642. Lovettsville: Farm- , house uv/water view! 3BR. 1BA, 3 porches. Lg LR. laundry rm A hdwd firs. Peaceful & private. W/D incl. $1400/mo. No pets, no smkg. Refs + deposit required. 703-727-5485(D) or 540-822-9345(E). LUXURY HOME Bealeton 4 br SF $1850 Rent/own NVFH, 703-217-2468 Fauquier Times-Democrat: Where the Readers Are! Call Today 540-347-4222 Marshall 3BR, 2BA, dish washer, LR & Fam rm,lg yard, dean fresh paint, wood firs, FP, W/D. No pets. $1400/mo. Avail I m m e d . 571-277-6323 IIDDLEBURG/THE - PLAINS. Small house on farm 3BR, 2 BA, w/d, porch, no smkg. $1500/mo. + utils540687-6763 or brevnov# starpower.net fcNand, 3br, 2ba, Garden tub in Master BR. LR, Formal DR, Eat in kitchen, W/D, Deck, Carport, located on 5 acs overlooking 20 acs. $1350/mo + sec dep & ref's. No pets/ smkg. 540-439-1343. iwW DWInlOvwy I oh, 1BA, Vint Hill Rd, $800/mo w/ util. Also Ig mountian top apt with views, $1500/mo w/ utils. 540-229-9328 Ms, VA, 4BR, 2BA House, Eat-in Kit, office. Laundry Rm, deck, lots of closets, garg, Ht pump, CAC, 2 yr lease req'd. Freshly . painted (in & out) Sec. dep. Credit Ck, & verifiable Refs req'd. No pets. $1500 /mo. max occupancy family of 6. Non-smokers only. Owners Repr. Mrs. . Sherwood 540-687-6500 Purceihdtl* (Bluemont), Immaculate, 2 BR, 1 BA in million $$$ area w/ deck, sunroom. Breathtaking view of valley. Excel, loc. 30 min to Dulles. No lawn care. $1350/mo + SD, Credit Check reqd. 703-887-3121 tappahannock Co, 2BR, 1BA, W/D. No pets, refs & sec dep req'd. $800/mo (540)987-8206 lappahaanoek County: Almost new contemporary w/ mountain views and 3 decks. 2 Master BR's. 2 BA. full w/o bsmt. Wood floors, cathedral ceiling, large loft. Easy access to Route 66. $1200/mo. Owner/ agent. See photos at www.sherrysrVfar.com or call 540-675-4901. Pets and short-term furnished considered. RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY, Village of Flint Hill. 3/4 BR, 1 BA home. Short-term lease available. $900/ month. Rappahannock Real Estate Resources 540-675-1190. 2 Bedrooms from $695 • FuB stee W/D Available • 24-Hour Ftaete Canter • Cate and Large Doge Welcome • Cloee to 1-66, Shopping and Dining 1 Fereon-$22,400 2 Peopie-$25.600 SHENANDOAH COMMONS ” 540S22.6S46 KETTLERapartments corn New Look, Gnat Specials!! JUST $99 see. deg* •Spacious 1 & 3 BR apts, 2BR Townhomese Leaning from $720 • $129 > W/D avail in Apts* i Pet Friendly* > Storage Units > Bus Service On-Site > Ceiling Fans > Beautiful Park-Uke Setting _ FRIENDSHIP HEIGHTS APTS 540-825-5050 CALL NOW, SPECIAL WON T LAST1 00 Concord Piece, Culpeper, VA 22701 1: tnendsbipbeig«sapts@yahoo.com I'soma iMtncMn* apply) Rapp'k County • One bdrm garden apt on large farm. $750.00 includes utilities. • One bedrm restored cottage in village. $850.00 RRER 540-675-3843 Springfield $2500 Short-term rental avl. 3 story . home with 3BR's. LR. DR, Fm.Rm/Kit combo w/tble space, rec im, 3.3 BA. 2 car gar. Call VanMetre Management 703-425-2637 The Plain* $1350 2 story home with 4 BR. 2 BA, LR, eatin KIT, laundry room. New carpet on main floor, upper floor is hardwood. Available now. Call Gene Butler at (540) 304-7078 nonunion 38R, 2 BA home with wood floors, reniodeled Kitchen, deck, full basement $1400. Credit check 540-270-9409 Varrenton, Dumfries Rd. 3br, 1ba, nice yard. CAC, pet 15S» 0 under, $1300+ dep. 540-347-2603 Warrenton, Old Town, 2 story, yd. 2br, 2ba, LR, DR, Kit, util rm, W/D, wood firs. New heat & air. No pets/ smkg. $1250/mo. 540-347-4871 MaaMngton, VA, $1450/ mo, updated stone & cedar 3br & loft, 2 FP, 20 acs, wooded, river, stables 301-986-5475 Seautttui horse farm near Ortean, 250 acs, in/outdoor arenas, two 6-7 stall bams avail 202-415-5999 Laaaburg: 388/ 1.5 BA 2 Ivl TH. Pets considered. $l275/mo. 703-967-4961 CVA L—burg: Rant to own. 3BR/ 2BA, renovated, exc loc. $1375/mo. AH credit considered. 703-967-4961 O/A. TH end unit, Marshall 2BR, 2BA, beautiful, Ig. fenced side yd, deck, furnished or unfurnished, eatin- kit. No pets. $1 275/mo.57t - 277-6323, 540-364-2361 **¥*¥?***¥* The Plains- Spacious 2BR, 1BA, handicap accessible duplex. Available immediately. Tile firs & carpet CAC. W/D, microwave, $1000 rent * inclds sewer/water & Town Trash removal. NO PETS. Sec dep & credit check. 540-341-2806 for appl & Ive day phone number -some restrictions apply. Ramiwqton: Large office $1600/mo. More space avail. Avail now. Olafsen Realty. 540-347-1505. Main Street Retail space for lease in Orange historic district, t200sqft, avail untried, to exp. retail tenant D. Perdue (540)223-0609 ffftx*6YEARS to graduate. Find a job in about 6 MINUTES Times Classified 347-4222 2 GREAT PROPERTIES FOR LEASE 1. HUGE WAREHOUSE SPACE FOR LEASE MULTIPLE USES - LOW COST Outstanding Location ! I Inside Town of WARRENTON Limits! Easy access to Shirley Avenue, Falmouth Street, and US Routes 29, 17, 15. 28 and 211, located 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 heat (5 rrol.BTU s/Hr ); 4,000 Amp 3-Phase incoming electric. We have flexible floor plans 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 A EQUIPMENT YARD FOR LEASE INSIDE TOWN OF WARRENTON HUGE AS ACRES OF YARD SPACE! Both Outside A Inside Storage - Garages - Offices - Fenced A Secured Large fenced equipment & storage yard located inside ofTbwn 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 A inside storage. mufti pie 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: 540-807-7010 or cek: 540-229-2400 for com, or tee to 540-937-2858. Brokers A Agents Fully Protected Open Horn* 10/21. 1p-4p 4147 Ambrosia Ln. Marshall. VA 4br, 2 5ba, 2 car garg, 1.2 ac, shed, detached studio. Totally remodeled, Turn Key Condition. $379,900. unoy worors NO VA Rim Horn— 571-330-5988. 703-391-9200 Berkeley Springs New home with walk out basement. 9 ft ceilings, 3BR's, 2 BA s. Custom kitchen, sunroom. Overlooking wrap around porch. Private river access. Asking $269,000 neg. 301-616-2349 Waterfront Home at Lake Anna, VA- Must See! Price Reduced to $549,900. Please call the owner at 540-894-3139. 1 mile from I-66, Marshall, 2.96 acs, Zoned R-4, process of being commercial. ORLEA 540-347-5796 Berkeley Springe 5 acres w/ private river access. Views and large timber. $39,900 301-616-2349 Cheriee Town WV 3 acres $129,900. 20 mins from Leesburg. Private stocked lake. Shenandoah River. Appalachian Trail. New log home overlooking lake. $799,000 www. americanacreage.com 301-616-2350 Mxir Ad Could be HERE Call Today 347-4222 («»2ru^ Culpeper 8 acre lot. conventional perc. paved road frontage. $ 1 2 9,9 0 0. (540)270-3601 Deep Creek Lake. 3 acres $29,900. Panoramic pastoral views. Underground utilities. No mobiles. 301-616-2350. Rare Find, Rappahannock Co. 10 acre parcel. Old Rag view. Broad Fenced. Pond site. Brokers Welcome. (540)547-4433 www.americanacreege. com With 18 Newspapers in Our Times Community Newspapers Group, We’ve Got Northern Virginia Wrapped up! Call 347-4222 or FAX 351-0121 Annandale INVESTORS/ 1ST TIME BUYERS Inside the beltway, low priced spacious, 2 level 2BR/ 2BA condo townhouse on the nicest court of the' community. Call Ronnie @ Keller Williams Realty for more details 703-508-1636. $289,999 Bank Owned, Fixer upper & Handyman specials Call Bill Holmes at (703)508-4237. Jobm Realty FORECLOSURES & FIXER-UPPERS in Northern VA. Call 24 hours for a FREE list Renea Rifle 540-270-0642 Prudential Carruthers Realtors For sale: Warrenton SFH. 4BR. 1.5BA. Close to Old Town $ 2 4 9,9 0 0 (703)798-8712 Open Houses j M OPEN HOUSE m OCTOBER 20, 2007 m 1:00PM-4:00PM m JUST REDUCED!!! MUST SEE1 Beautiful 4 level home shows pride of ownership. 5 bedrooms 2 full updated baths. Master bedroom on 4th level Gas fireplace in living room, new carpet in lower level, new kitchen appliances, electronic air cleaner and humidifier, fenced and landscaped back yard with water pond Excellent location nearby 495 & 395, Lake Accotink and Wakefield Park. Energy efficient home1 Contact Norma Heck. Realtor Century 21 Accent Homes tor further details and or to schedule an appointment to see 703-971-5000 J Rental - Office i 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! CaH for showing and directions. 540-347-1901 A.R.M.I. Austin Realty Management & Investment Inc. www.armiva.com (-\ V_) Rapp Co, 20 acs. 1920 Classic farm house, renovated 02. stable, board fence, stream. Brokers Welcome. 540-547-4433 JTimes> Community Newspapers HARRISONBURG, VA: 29-1 BR apts + 3 BR home, great location near new hospital & James Madison Univ. $2,197,500, excel income, low maintenance. RE/MAX Advantage. Melvin Sweeney. (540) 294-8390. E-mail: melvin@melvinsweeney.com DIMMIC RIU.R MkWM-KnM K.vm Komr \, ■<’ , )f r / NEW HOME / PRIVATE SETTING Beautiful 3BR/2BTH home hy Award Winning .Architect. Root to ceiling glass. Open floor plan. Great room w/fireplace. MBR & library on main level. Natural wood cabinets, doors, firs & tnm throughout. Large deck. Home nestled in the trees overlooking the Covington/Rush River. Owner/Agent__$73SJjj « ,,x si. \ \ (cotmTn^ pcacesi < itmlr* (V;n cs\ \ , -mi r ^_■ • CAMPGROUND LANE—Cutpeper Co. constructed by a couple who build a enjoy it tor a while, then sell it so they can do it again. These people get it tight Ten acres teeming with birdlife. Equally close to Little Washington. Warrenton and Culpeper. MLS » CLMlMM Contact Thorne Whter 54#-Mr7-*4S« L\KJt BARIROFT - F VI.LS t ill Kl II \ Hi inn. .III- - ...» I>7 1:V. i. 1 155-Acrr Lake ami '* Beaches! t'pdated Sc expanded brick home located on cul-de-sac 5- BRs 2 BTHs, 2 fireplaces, sonrooin. t.unih rotxn. iomiai dining room, hardwood tils & more. Uomietiul tented backyard with treehouac. Par k like setting $7t4»9M ta .lohiii^fon. \ \ i .Mirtlrx P1a« t-s\ \.. < l COUNT** PLACfeS i V r O FREE CREDIT & FORECLOSURE HOME SEMINAR Oct 20th 10-12 or 1-3 Will be held at the Dulles Marriott. Stan up on bucksirnpson.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 FAUQUIER SPCA LOST A FOUND PETS ADOPTIONS TOO! 540-788-9000 Visit our homepage at www. fauquierspca. com e-mail fspca@netzero.co«n for a complete up to data Haling

SPORTSMANS PARADISE: Augusta County, VA, Deerfield Valley area, 123 acres surrounded by National Forest, 2,000 feet of frontage on Calf Pasture River, long road frontage, standing timber, wildlife abounds, roads, great building sites, will divide, REDUCED to $549,900.00. RE/MAX Advantage, Melvin Sweeney. Direct: (540) 294-8390, Email: melvin@ melvinsweeney. com. Ham* Based Business for Sale. Teddy Bear Stutter including machine and all the merchandise neccessary for business. Good tor schools, entertainment, birthdays and Christmas gifts. Please call 571-213-8951 Hors* Trailer - 2 horse Bumper Pull in excel cond inside & outside. Thoroughbred size, 6ftX7ft, Tack Room in front of trailer. $3,800. 703-777-3439. Firewood The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) is responsible for the regulation of fuel wood sales. According to their standards, ail bulk deliveries of firewood for home heating must be measured in cords, or fractions or multiples of a cord. Section 15.2 of VDACS Regulation 115-04-04 specifies that wood for use as fuel in bulk form shall be advertised. offered for sale and sold only by measure. using the term cord and fractional parts of a cord, or the cubic meter.Virginia law prohibits the use of terms such as face cord. rack, or pile when advertising. offenna for sale, or selling wood for use as fuel. If the buyer visually inspects a truckload of wood and agrees to a selling price for that load, the term truckload may be used. A standard pick-up truck usually holds about twothirds of a cord. The Regulation defines a cord as the amount of wood contained in a space of 128 cubic feet with the pieces ranked in rows touching and parallel to each other, stacked compactly. A standard cord measures 8 feet long by 4 feet high and 4 feet wide. The Regulation also requires presentation of a delivery ticket or sales invoice stating quantity and price upon delivery by the seller to the purchaser Failure to comply with this Regulation is a Class A misdemeanor The law at so -equires that the seller present a delivery tioet or sales invoice upon delivery of any nonpacKagec ^replace or stove wooc m addition ro me sene' s name and ad cress me noet must comar me pwronaser s name aoc aocress me sate o* delivery me duantnv deitverec me duantttv jpo*- «mc- me pnct ii oaseo r r dth*rs Trprr r»e denwv x.a*~ ttn &K me rota price r*e amoum dwwec T~ tue t compiarr. ocrnac u»r Office 'J z~rziQuC a*rr ■Mapntfc 6 Mtert8i*jT«. vr gnu Owpamrtwm s ’nurture a*rt Cirisurntr c." ~e*e nr i •*X- tf&T, AN CAN ; —arc* •out r-a<* 2<eiu «*'/ ji : C 3 Mi** M 0 ’ C • i ; ' 703-868-2524 SEEKING CRAFTERS —e -s! Arnual Fail C ‘ 3” Fa 5* v ai for =rea~- Career or to2 2 ' 3 a 2o 540-4-3 3-6502 Metal building, -ew freeocr- s-ee 3Cx4C • 2** te -gs -over used -us- sen S8CCC ooo 540 32' ~ee Bernina Actiwa 220 Brand New. used 5 times, includes accessory pack. ‘eet. ocobins needles Ligfitweignt 4 good *or quilting. Computerized. Start uo CD included $1000 . 540-439-6944 ive mess no calls after 9pm HOT TUB 07 Never used, seats 5. fully loaded. 41 jets 2 pumps, waterfall. Sell $2900 . 540-408-4073 POOC TABLE- 8 ft. solid wood, efierry. still m box. 1' Italian slate. Value $6495 Must Sell $1500 703-595-1815. Fauquier Times-Democrat ADS WORK Call 347-4222 Plano £ bench, Wurlitzer, french provencial design, beautiful, cond, must sell. $775. (540)497-1501 273 *«• Border Collie pups, reg, blk/wht, red/wht. 6 wks old, male/female. Catlett (540)788-9977 Leb Pups: ylw, AKC. OFA. CERF. champ Eng & Amer lines, farm raised w/ children, hlth guar. 540-888-4868 Miniature Schnauzers2-SAP males $550.00: 6-S&P females $600 00. 8 wks on 10/29. 571-331-9932 Miniture Schnauzer pups. 10 wks old. beautiful, approved homes only $350. (540)364-2385 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. Camper shell: needs back glass, red. fiberglass. U pick up & haul off. 540-822-4274. FOR FREE Excavating Service & Free Fill Dirt. Call 571-233-4980. FREE FILL DIRT If you can take 100 loads or more. Call 703-771-3975 Free to good home. Female Jack Russell Terrier. Long legged and wire coat. 7 years old, good disposition TWo lovely abandoned cats. 1-older, all black, short hair domestic w/ good repoir. Also loving & caring, fluffy gray . & white domestic younger cat Needs loving home. Marshall VA (703)402-6717 Classified Ads Work N 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 A11 z / Dementia. 9 yrs exp. (540)675-23^7 Loving couple w/2 young sons wishing to adopt baby girl. Willing to pay legal fees. Pis call (240)472-0052 ADS WORK Call 540-347-4222 Receptionist/ Full Time Lg. electric contractor in Chantilly, VA seeking f/t admin, assistant. Duties include answering the phone, data entry, invoicing and other misc. office duties. Must have excellent phone skills. Fax resume & salary requirements to 703-802-9543 or email lobs@ elkelloao.com For all of your Employment Needs call the Fauquier TimesDemocrat 540-347-4222 BUS DRIVER Small private school in Rappahannock County needs driver with COL Class 6, air brakes and school/ passenger endorsement. Possible overtime. Will be subject to random drug tests. Call Mrs. Jones at: 540-635-8555 ext. 233. CARPENTER/ LABORER Fauquier/Culpeper area. 540-222-9970 Classified Ads Work Call 347-4222 Legal Notices 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, Sperryville (Stonewall-Hawthorne District, zoned AAgricultural and C-Conservation), desire a Special Exception permit for a conference center 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 PO. Box 519, Washington, Virginia 22747, in advance thereof. By: John W. McCarthy Zoning Administrator L NOTICE OF TAKING PROOF OF DEBTS AND DEMANDS IN RE: HARRISON GOOLSBY, DECEASED FIDUCIARY NO. CWF07-06 Please take notice that, at the request of The Fauquier Bank, Executor of the Estate of Harrison Junior Goolsby, deceased, and pursuant to §64.1-171 of the Code of Virginia, I have fixed the 12th day of November, 2007 at 11:30 A.M. as the time, and my office at 211A Main Street in Washington, Virginia, as the place, for receiving proof of debts and demands against the said decedent or his estate. Douglas K. Baumgardner Commissioner of Accounts for the Circuit Court of Rappahannock County, Virginia Times Community Newspapers. We are where the readers are. INTENT TO DESTROY CLOSED CLINICAL RECORDS Attention former clients of RappahannockRapidan Community Services Boardand Area Agency on Aging (RRCSB-AAA) Behavioral Healthcare Rappahannock(formerly including Family Guidance Services of Culpeper, Fauquier,Madison, Orange, and Rappahannock) and Boxwood Treatment Center. RRCSB-AAAintends to destroy clinical records of former clients who have not receivedservices from RRCSB-AAA in the past ten (10) years (specifically, caseswhich closed between September 1996 through September 1997. If you have any questions about this please contact us by Thursday, October 18, 2007. Call Jim Bemat at our Bradford Offices: 540-825-3100, ext, 3016. N you leave a message, please be sure to include a daytime phonenumber where you can be reached. TRUSTEE S SALE OF 10 LOCUST LANE, Sperryville, VA 22740 " exec-tor* o* a Deed of Trust in tfie original principal amount of $273,000.00. a- arrja. '"e'es: '•ate of 6 0000% from ROBERT L. FINCHAM JR. AND AM* i_ FiNCHAM oatec March 15. 2006, recorded among the land records of -e C mut Court ‘or the COUNTY OF RAPPAHANOCK as Deed Book;Instrument * C60C0053G tr«e -noers*gned appointed Substitute Trustee will otter for sale at &-{>« n *e COUNTY OF RAPPAHANOCK, on the front steps of the C rout? Court ou idsng ‘or me County of Rappahannock located at 238 Gay Street. Wasrungnor. Virginia on November 9. 2007 at 12:00 P.M., the property with improvements *o «r* BEGINNING AT AN IRON PIN ON THE EAST SIDE OF STATE SECONDARY ROUTE NO 500 SAID PIN BEING A CORNER BETWEEN SAID HIGHWAY AND THE LANDS OF GEORGE ALTHER AND THOMAS F. ATKINS, (SAID POINT BEING ALSO THE S W CORNER OF A LOT PREVIOUSLY CONVEYED TO SAID GEORGE ALTHER;. THENCE FOLLOWING SAID ROUTE N. 600 IN A SOUTHERLY DIRECTION A DISTANCE OF APPROXIMATELY 210 FEET TO AN IRON PIN ON THE FENCE LINE BETWEEN SAID THOMAS F. ATKINS AND SAID STATE SECONDARY ROUTE. THENCE LEAVING SAID HIGHWAY AND FOLLOWING A STRAIGHT LINE IN AN EASTERLY DIRECTION THROUGH THE FIELD OF THOMAS F ATKINS AND A DISTANCE OF APPROXIMATELY 287 FEET 6 INCHES TO AN IRON PIN IN A WIRE FENCE LOCATED NEAR THE YARD OF A TENANT HOUSE OF SAID THOMAS F. ATKINS, THENCE IN A NORTHERLY DIRECTION A DISTANCE OF APPROXIMATELY 164 FEET TO AN IRON PIN IN A WOVEN WIRE FENCE, ANOTHER CORNER TO THOMAS F ATKINS AND GEORGE ALTHER (THIS BEING THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT PREVIOUSLY SOLD TO GEORGE ALTHER BY SAID THOMAS F ATKINS): THENCE IN A WESTERLY DIRECTION AND WITH THE FENCE OF SAID GEORGE ALTHER (THIS BEING THE PRESENT FENCE OF 5 STAND BARB-WIRE) A DISTANCE OF APPROXIMATELY 268 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING AND CONTAINING APPROXIMATELY 1 ACRE, MORE OR LESS LESS AND EXCEPT 24,000 SQUARE FEET CONVEYED TO WALTER M. JENKINS AND DORIS E. JENKINS BY DEED FROM ROBERT RACER AND MINNIE RACER. DATED AUGUST 20, 1968 AND RECORDED IN DEED BOOK 93. PAGE 1. AMONGST THE LAND RECORDS OF RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY, VIRGINIA. and described in the above Deed of Trust. (Tax Map No. 27-548). THIS COMMUNICATION IS FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR.TERMS OF SALE: ALL CASH. A bidder s deposit of $15,000.00 or 10% of the sale price, whichever is lower, will be required in cash, certified or cashier s check. Settlement within fifteen (15) days of sale, otherwise Trustees may forfeit deposit. Additional terms to be announced at sale. Loan type: Conventional. Trustee s File No. 07-106674D. PROFESSIONAL FORECLOSURE CORPORATION OF VIRGINIA, Substitute Trustees, CO SHAPIRO & BURSON, LLP, 236 Clearfield Avenue. Suite 215, Virginia Beach. VA 23462 (757) 687-8822. Publication Dates: OCTOBER 18, 2007 AND OCTOBER 25, 2007 10/107. 10/25/07 1920770 SERVICE WRITER Monday- Friday, experience a must. Small but busy shop, great working conditions. Marshall Ford David Baird 540-364-1548 POPLAR SPRINGS AND THE MANOR HOUSE RESTAURANT Is now hiring: ★Restaurant Manager (FT) '★Experienced Wait Staff ★Bartender (PT) ★On-call Banquet Servers (get on our call list for special events) ★Assistant Pastry Chef ★Massage Therapists ★Cosmetologist ★Housekeeping Fax resume to: 540-788-1273 or email: innspa@poplarspringsinn.com Web: www.poplarspringsinn.com Fauquier Springs Country Club yzM> tournament Ltnve, Warrenton, Virginia 20186 www.fauquiersprings.com Experienced Line Cook Needed Full Time Position Available Must be able to work evenings A weekends Please come in to complete application Monday thru Friday between 9:30 am to 4:00pm • Conference Operations PM Shift 2-10:30 • Servers •AV/ITTech • Coffee Break Attendants * Front Desk (evenings and weekends) Visit or website at http://unvw. arrtte. org/activities/foodproject htm and click on our seasonal recipes to learn mote about our mission. Qualified applicants apply to: Airfie Center 6809 Airfie Road, Warrenton, VA 20187 Fax to 540428-7113 E-mail - HR#airfie.com EOE RIDDLEBERGER BROTHERS, INC TW Fyftrumw A* Vtar Serried’ Riddleberger Brothers, Inc. is currently seeking applicants for the following position: On Site Position at Continental Teves, Culpeper • Must be able to mig, tig and stick weld and use an oxygen acetylene torch in order to perform welding repairs and fabricate various items • Perform electrical repairs and install circuits from 480 volts and down • Repair plumbing fixtures and install new pipe work • Maintain logs for power outage events and air compressor checks • Install new machines as required • Mkumum 5-10 years electrical or plant maintenance experience preferred We Offer: • Pay commensurate with experience • Comprehensive benefits package Pre-empioyment criminal background check, drug test and driving record check required. If interested in learning more, Call Wayne Gibson at 1-866-724-7378 Or send resume to: Fax 540-574-5984 hr@rbiva.com www.rbiva.com Riddleberger Brothers, Inc. is a drug free Equal Opportunity Employer BUS DRIVERS NEEDED Fauquier County Public Schools is seeking School Bus Drivers. We are offering part time work that fits well with many schedules. All you need is a valid drivers license, an xcellent driving recora anu uic auimj drive a manual transmission. Free Training • Great Benefits W- Flexible Hours Part Time Work - Monday through Friday We Pay for Experience Interested applicants must submit an online application at wwwJicpsl.org For additional information, please call (540) 428-8707. EEO/AA/M/F/D 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 & comoetitive waaes! 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 Now Hiring Full-Time iljt Shut end Parl-M Officers prrmde security ami protection for air traveler*, airports and aircraft Part-Time: Starting at $13.54 per hour Plus Benefits (Includes 18.59% Locality Pay) Full-Time Spit Shift: Starting at $30,174 per year Plus Benefits (Includes 8% Recruitment Incentive and 18.59% Locality Pay) The Recruitment Incentive is based on 8% of basic pay; and indefinite continuation of the payment is contingent upon approved funding. TSA Job Fairs 1UCHUV, toui Loudoun County Workforce Resource Center 102 Heritage Way NE Leesburg. VA 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Wednesday. October 17th Lake Anne Employment Resource Center 11484 WashingtonPla/a, Stc.315 Reston. VA 10:00 am - MM) pm Monday. October 22nd Winchester Virginia Employment Commission 100 Premier Place Winchester. VA 9:00 am - 2:00 pin tuesuay, uctooer lotn South Coumy Skillsource Cenier 8350 Richmond Highway, Suite 327 Alexandria, VA 9:00 am - 11 00 am Thursday. October 18th Fairfax Virginia Employment Commission Meet The Employer 13135 Lee Jackson Memorial Highway. Suite 340 11 00 am - 1 00 pm Wednesday. October 24th Falls Church Skillsource Center 6245 Leesburg Pike. Suite 315 Falls Church. VA 9:00 am - 11:00 am Thursday, October 25th Sudlev Employment Resource Center 7987 Ashton Avenue, Suite 200 Manassas. VA 10:00 am - 1:00 pm TSA will pay the maximum Goveramrat cootributioa for health benefits under the TSA Health Benefit Incentive for Part-Time TSO’s. AM part-time ISO's will pay the same lower cost for federal health benefits as fa 11-time employers. Minimum Requirements: U.S. Citizenship or I S National • High school diploma, GED or equivalent or one year ot security or av iation screening experience English proficiency • Pie-employment medical evaluation • Pass a background/ credit check Please apply online at: www.ts^jobtLCONt 1-800-887-1895; TTY: 1-800-887-550* Ihnsomdon Security Admlnfaitratkm TSA is jd Equal Opportunity Employer JBiiksl Community Newspapers Times Community Newspapers an award winning community newspaper with offices in Fairfax, Loudoun, Fauquier, Clarke and i Rappahannock counties, has immediate openings for the following positions: Account Collection Representative FT - Herndon, VA Circulation Customer Service Representative FT - warrenton, VA i Display Advertising Consultant (2 positions) M-M^SDurg, va Display Ad Manager FT - JReston, VA Graphic Designer FT- Leesburg, VA News Editor I www.TimesCommunity.com Interested applicants should send a resume / and salary requirements to: / Human Resources, 13873 Park CenlcrlBMf^ Suite 301, Herndon, Virginia 20171 Email to: HumanResource^timespaperaxoaf' Fax to: 703.435.9754 No phone calls please. AH resumes will be entered into our resume » Times Community Newspapers is and Equal Opportunity James Community

Adaptive Recreation Parks & Recreation Posmon located ,n Leesburg, VA. Develop, implement and'evaluate programs for md.vtduals with disabilities. Duties include working with adult programs, summer day camp for youth, day/ovemight trips. Special Otymp.cs. Very Special Ans. and various multi-age programs. Perform community outreach and public relations; conduct needs assessment. Work schedule includes evenings, weekends, and some overnights. Bachelor’s degree in Therapeutic Recreation, Special Educatton. or related field. Prefer CTRS and/or CPRP certification Prefer at least six mth exp working with special needs population in recreation environment. A valid CDL with Passenger endorsement required. Prefer current CDL at time of hire, however, will provide assistance to obtain appropriate CDL license within 4 months of hire Must comply with the Alcohol and Controlled Substance Testing Program as outlined by loudoun County’s Alcohol and Controlled Substance Testing Policy for Transportation Employees. Valid driver's license required. First Aid. CPR for adult, infant and child and negative TB test required prior to beginning work. DMV. CPS, and criminal background checks. (Hiring Range: S32.234-S43.516) #08-S155-098 Closes: 10/26/07. Visit our on-line employment center at WWW.joudoun.qny for additional information and to apply. EOE U Officers provide security and protection for air travelers, airports and aircraft. Part-Time: Starting at $13.54 per hour Plus Benefits (Includes 18.59% locality Pay) a TSA will pay the maximum Government contribution for health benefits under the TSA Health Benefit Incentive for Part-Time L TSO's. All part-time TSO's will pay the same lower cost for federal health benefits as full-time employees. Minimum Requirements: U S. Citizenship or U.S. National • High school diploma. GED or equivalent, or one year of security or aviation screening experience • English proficiency • Pre-employment medical evaluation • Pass a background/credit check 1 Please apply online at: www.tsttjobs.coin 1-800-887-1895 TTY: 1-800-887-5506 Transportation Security Administration TSA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. RAPPAHANNOCK RAP! DAM ffl COMMUNITY SERVICES BOARD EEO/AA. APARTMENT LIVING RESIDENTIAL COUNSELORS #400 FT positions to provide support, assessment and living skills to adults with MH and MR in a new residential group home and/or apartment type settings. Knowledge of community, housing & financial resources for chronically mentally impaired preferred. Exp. working with MH and MR population. Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or 5 years exp. $28,411.50 p/yr. CASE MANAGER/MH #404 FT in Culpeper to provide assessment, advocacy and consultations for MH consumers & their families. Bachelor’s degree in Human Services and* relevant experience. $34,515.00 p/yr DAY HEALTH & REHAB SPECIALIST #190 FT position in Fauquier providing training for adults w/mental retardation at day support programs. Exp. w/MR population preferred. $24,531.00 p/yr RESIDENTIAL COUNSELOR #216 FT positions providing services in support of daily activities in a group home program for developmentally disabled adults. Evaluate consumer skills & needs, teach living skills, & emphasize community integration. Associates or 2 yrs equiv. exp. $27,046.50 p/yr SUBSTANCE ABUSE TECHNICIAN #59 FT benefited position at SA treatment facility in Culpeper to monitor activities of consumers. This position includes evening hours. Implement & monitor education & tec activities & maintain clinical records. HS Diploma w/exp in human services field. $23,361.00 p/yr Apply with RRCSB/AAA application by 8:30am, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 5,2007, HR, P.O. Box 1568, Culpeper, VA 22701. (540) 825-3100 TDD: (540)825-7391 EEO/AA Kjeimiiigs@rrcsb.org ft Call Your Rep Today To Place Your Ad 540-347-4222 CUSTOMER SERVICE POSITIONS Now hiring in your area, paid training. Call us now 778-316-1918 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, Warrenton, or call 540-439-2202, 7a to 5:30p. G.E.I. is an EOE and supports a drug free workplace Driver/Delivery New Baltimore area Commercial millwork mfg. Co. seeks qualified driver for loading & delivery of casework & architectural millwork to local, DC, MD & No.VA locations. Ref's & driving record req'd. Competitive pay & Benefits. Call to apply 540-347-4551 ext 117 R THE IRON BRIDGE V J iwnbwr / WINE CQ ADDITIONAL HELP WANTED Exciting New Restaurant & Wine Bar in Warrenton, Va. needs additional Servers, Hosts, Bussers, and Bartenders Applications available at: 29 Main Street, Warrenton, VA. or e-mail steve@ironbridaewines.com For more information: www.ironbridoewines.com LPN Busy Medical Practice has an immediate opening for a full-time LPN, Mon-Fri, no weekends. Benefits include health insurance and paid vacations & holidays, 401K. Interested candidates should fax their resume to: Attn: HR 428 Hospital Dr, Warrenton, VA 20186 (540) 349-4401 RAP1DAN CCMMijNJTV »MCiS WARD EEO/AA CNA/PERSONAL CARE AIDE Come join the In-Home Services staff at the RRCSB anil Area o[ Aging. We welcome dedicated staff who wish tc work with professionals to provide excellent home care in the community. Accepting applications foi positions available in Rappahannock. Orange Madison. Culpeper & Fauquier counties. CNA 01 Personal Care Aide certification required. Fle.xibli scheduling. Must provide own transportation mileage reimbursed. Apply with RRCSB application to Lynnette Scott Rappahannock-Rapkfan CSB PO Box 156ft. Culpeper. VA 227*1 540-825-3100/TDD: 540-825-7391 EEO/AA MEDICAL ASSISTANT/ NUBSE FT/PT positions avail; flex hours; work w/ docs, patients, labs, ancillary testing; phlebotomy skills preferred; friendly environment; new docs and new space coming soon!! Fax resume to: 540-341-1873 NP for thriving practice Wanted. Enthusiastic NP to join thriving practice in northern Virginia horse country seeing all ages and interested in Gyn. flexible hours. Competitive salary and profit sharing. Looking to start full or part time in November 2007. Contact Dr. Chris Ward at 540-347-4400 and fax cover letter/resume to 540-341-7091 t I FAUQUIER HEALTH SYSTEM Clinical Pharmacy Supervisor Fauquier Hospital is an 86 bed community based hospital conveniently located in Wairenton. VA, just 40 miles southwest of Washington DC. We currently have an opportunity for a Clinical Pharmacy Supervisor to join our team. This individual will be responsible for directing and managing activities within the pharmacy department to include: the monitoring and expansion of our clinical pharmacy program; oversight of clinical staff pharmacists’ training, growth, and development; maintaining, enhancing, and evaluating technology to support pharmacy and clinical services; and assisting with day to day pharmacy operations. The ideal candidate would be a demonstrated leader in the arena of pharmacy with 3-5 years clinical experience in an acute care setting, and experience with hospital information systems. Current Virginia licensure and PharmD degree required with residency and critical care experience preferable. Recently voted as the "Best Place to Work" in Warrenton, Fauquier Hospital offers an exceptional work environment and the possibility of a reverse commute. To apply online visit www.fauquierhospital.org, or send resume to: Fauquier Hospital Attn: Human Resources 500 Hospital Drive Warrenton, VA 20186 e-mail: felkrl#fauqukrhospital.org Fax: 540-341-0823 EOE ' CULPEPER BAPTIST RETIREMENT COMMUMTY Immediate openings tor RN or LPN Full Time on 3-11 shift PT with partial benefits on 11-7 shift Come work in a caring and supportive environment, known for its quality care! Contact: Wanda Stover / Paula Bolton. (540)825-2411 F/T Medical Assistant Gainesville. Benefits. Fax resume: 703-754-1105 iCHOOL HEALTH SPECIALISTS Fauquier County Public Schools is calling all licensed nurses! • Would you like weekends and evening, off? • Holidays Off? • Winter and Spring Breaks off? • And Summers off? Work in an exciting fast paced environment utilizing all your nursing skills AND receive health and retirement benefits. Two Health Specialists are needed for an elementary school in Fauquier County. Qualified applicants must have a valid Virginia nursing license (1 LPN and 1 RN are needed). For complete job description and to apply, visit our website at wwwJicpsl.org or call (540) 428-8707 EO/AA/M/F/D With 18 Newspapers In Our Times Community Newspapers Group, We’ve Got Northern Virginia Wrapped up! Call 347-4222 or FAX 351-0121 I FAUQUIER HEALTH SYSTEM DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY OUTREACH As the only hospital in the county, Fauquier Hospital is the central hub of medical care in the area. We currently have a unique opportunity for a Director of Community Outreach to join our team. You will be responsible for the development, implementation and evaluation of a comprehensive community outreach plan that is measured through a community needs assessment, outreach activities, and a quantifiable reporting of charitable functions. Our ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in public relations, social services, public health or related field, plus five to seven years experience working with community organizations, health education programs and/or non-profits. Recently voted as the “Best Place to Work” in Warrenton, Fauquier Hospital offers an exceptional work environment, stress free commute, and the opportunity to work in the community in which you live. Please visit wvrwJauquierhospitaLorg to submit your application or send your resume in confidence to: FAUQUIER HOSPITAL ATTN: HUMAN RESOURCES 500 Hospital Drive • Warrenton, VA 20186 540-341-0823 (Fax) feller! @ fauquierbospital.org E.OJE. CIVIL ENGINEER Apply to join the newest Civil Engineering firm in Northern Virginia, J2 Engineers. Candidates must have at least 2 years experience; a BSCE and be proficient in AutoCAD and Land Desktop. EOE Send Resume to: Employment® 82enrineersxom or Fax 703-361-1566 Clerical & Office Positions Paid training. Start Immediately. Call; (403)383-0591 Fauquier Times-Democrat ADS WORK Call 347-4222 ELEC ENGR Dwyer Engineering in Leesburg, Va, needs electrical engineers to work on power and lighting plans for retail, restaurant, and multifamily buildings. Prefer experienced engineer, but will train new graduates (BSEE required, E1T/PE preferred). Casual office with good pay, good people, and terrific benefits. Email info@dwyer.com or go to www.dwver. com/apply Atm ELECTRICAL Established No. VA Electrical Contractor Immediate positions available for Project Management, Estimating, Foreman, Apprentices, Helpers. Top Pay and benefits Call 703-815-1600 LEASING CONSULTANT New apartment community in Warrenton seeks a part time Leasing and front desk admin, person. Saturday's a must.Please fax resume to: 540-341-8426. Inside Applications Engineer Small Warrenton firm seeking a qualified electrical or mechanical engineer for inside sales/applications, system design and calibration for our multi-national customers. Duties include: sales/application assistance, system assembly and calibration, management of customer systems returned for repair/recalibration. Qualifications include: good typing & computer skills (MS software), well spoken, excellent organizational skills with the ability to multi-task, ability to adhere to and apply company quality systems. Send resume to: rex@cooperinstruments.com claire@cooperinstruments.com or call 540-229-9789 IS COMING TO WARRENTON ft WE'RE LOOKING KM GREAT PEOPLE! Cooks • Strvtn • Hosts Assistant Mangers • Service Assistants ■ussars On-site Interviews are now being conducted daily from 9AM to 6PM at our new location, 7323 Comfort Inn between I HOP and the Comfort Inn. As part of our team, you can look forward to: Great Starting Pay • 90 Day Review ft Increases Annual Review ft Increases • Insurance Benefits Bonuses • 4011C Savings Plan • Paid Vacations Flexible Hours • Meal Discounts • Uniforms Great Work Place WE LOOK FORWARD TO SPEAKING WITH YOU ABOUT JOINING OUR TEAM! EOE/MF tAFPAHANNOCH RAP1DAN ffi COM^UNTY SSMCB BCAJSD -• EEO/AA. CASE MANAGER/MR #394 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 2Z7tlfi (546) 825-31— TDD: (546) 825-7361 Web Developer F1 Computer Solutions has immediate openings and is accepting applications for a Web Developer with experience coding websites. Candidates should be able to develop both front-end and back-end applications. Potential candidates should have a demonstrated technical competence with Microsoft Net and SharePomt Technologies. Candidates will collaborate with other team members to build innovative web applications through the use of SharePomt as an embedded component in our web based business products. Experience with servers and other tools such as Cold Fusion are a plus F1 Computer Solutions, in Warrenton, VA. is a progressive company with dedication to providing state-of-the-art solutions based on quality and creativity We specialize in designing and producing webbased systems for local and federal government entities and commercial clients These applications are typically designed to enhance workflow, generate revenue and communicate with customers worldwide F1 Computer Solutions provides a fast paced and fun atmosphere rewarding outstanding performance with growth opportunities. F1 Computer Solutions has a generous compensation and benefits package Interested candidates should contact Lanny at (540)349-5370.

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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 401K. Highly competitive salary. Plsase fax resumes to: 540-439-3795 or smailto: Jhall@gsi-va.com EOE and supports a drug Tree workplace. SOFTWARE DEVELOPER Mindwrap seeks a talented software developer for product development on our Optix document management software. Primary responsibilities include Windows GUI design and development using VC++ and MFC. Related areas: imaging, client-server development, InstallShield, CVS, COM/ OLE. SQL all a plus. Join a great team solving interesting problems for commercial customers in a diverse environment that includes multiple languages, databases, and operating systems. Qualified applicants should have demonstrated professional expenence or BS / MS CS. 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Minimum 3 years exp. Excellent pay for the right individual. Please call: 540-675-2530 WANTED CASHIER for Convenice Store Ex. preferred & benefits available. Rt 522 Flint Hill. Call Settle's Grocery (540)675-3252 When you’re trying to reach Qualified job applicants, use a newspaper that’s ■ Qualified for the job! To advertise in the Times Community Newspapers Job Update Cali 540-347-4222 or FAX 540-351-0121 g- ■ - ^ mJ 1930 Ford Coupe, 350 Auto, Graffiti Styte, Canary Yellow, Best Offer over * 2 9 K 540-341-8584 19S7 Chevy C-10 fullsize truck. Excel Cond, new motor, radiator, radio, spray-lined bed. *3750. 540-270-8169 1974 Mareadat 450SL, Hard & soft top. Light blue, Rebuilt motor, runs great. $7,000 OBO 703-860-9544 2000 ItoOiswaaon Jetta, Blue, 91K, Auto, AC, Cass, Very good Condition $4,500/obo 703-930-1491 2002 SE Nissan Altima 3.5 auto ABS. sun roofspoiier,33mpg,loaded, *8,700 114,000 mi. 540 351 0297 2003 Honda Civic. 2DR. auto, Power Win, Power Drs, Excellent condition. 47K Miles. *11,000 703-209-8460 72 Monte Carlo: Black, Good shape. Hi-perf engine. $3500. 703-819-1211 00 Honda Civic LX, good cond, auto, A/C, *975. 540-253-7467 '93 Corvalts, 65k mis. blue / bik ither, fully loaded, good shape. $9500. (540)349-9115 '93 Merc. Sable, all pwr, just tuned, Ithr int. 10 disc CO changer, 175K mis, 6 cyl, good cond. $1450. 540-439-2267 94 Cadillac Eldorado Touring .Coupe, Aquamarine color, 32V Northstar, V8. Exc cond, current state insp. $4995. Ask for Joe (540)439-3259 '98 Ford Taurus, new inspection. 100K mis. Runs Good. 1 owner. $1500. (540)439-0044 98 Honda Civic, New timing belt, rear breaks, water pump, muffler. cassAM-FM 190K mis, $2,799 540-905-2716 97 Chrysler Concord LXI. Recently Inspected, 112k, Wellmaintained. $3200/ obo. 703-476-0025 97 Dodge Grand Caravan: 182k miles. Good condition, runs great 4 new tires. $3000/or Best Cash offer. 304-839-7153. 99 Camry V6, exc. cond. 1 owner, 139k mi, $5,500 new tires & Motegi 16s 703.966.0972 99 Jaguar XK8 Convertible, 89K, loaded, grt cond. $17,599. Call (540)347-2576 BMW, 98. Z3. 2.8, Silver, 53K mi, garaged, immac., new insp., detailed. NADA $16,750 firm. 703-757-1845. Dodge, 2004, Neon SXT. Auto, Sporty. Loaded. 45K mi. Great cond. Reduced $6,500. 540-858-3333. Dodge 98 Grand Caravan: 1 own, well matrit, dual side drs, rear A/C, 143K,$3K 703-435 -2242/703-599-9242 Honda Accord, 02. silver LX, AT. extra dean, new timing belt & trans w/ less than 1K mis. Serviced by dealer. $8500 OBO. (540)3476077 Jaguar XKR 01. excel cond. garage kept, new tires, loaded, red/ blk int. 94.300 mis. $ 2 4,9 5 0. 703-850-5699 Porsche, 01, Boxster. Silver/Black. 140K, Great cond. $14,900. 540-937-2786. No calls after 8pm, please. Porsche '8*. 944, blk/ tan int, 134K mis, very good cond. 4 cyl, 5 sp, all pwr, $5,950. 703-850-5699 Subaru 03 Outback Ltd., loaded. AWO Wagon. 63K mi. Below book pnce. 540-8772910 540- 247-2789. Toyota, 2002, Prius. Wonderful commuter car in exc. cond. w/ 126K miles. 52mpg. NADA sugg price $11,000, asking $9,000. 609-206-1823. Toyota Camry 02. Red.XLE. A/C, PS. ABS, Mnrf, CD. Lthr 84K mi. $11,000. 540.272.8810 06 IWmm 195 I/O deck boat/trailer. Trolling mtr,seals, Bimini top. Warranty, $27,900. (571)233-5241 £1_ ') V* J 03 32' Pioneer RV, mint cond. Sleeps 8. at great Beacti cmpgrnd 1yr PIF En|oy nght now $14,000 703-327-4238 06 3211 Franklin Coach, super slide. CAC. W/0, electric hitch, loaded. Sleeps 6. $16,800. Cell (503)608-9406 06 Ckrtherk trailer, new, used 4 nights. 29, slide, awing & more. $17,950. Catlett area (540)788-4558 2006 Travel Trailer Hybrid by R-Vision, extends 26ft. 3400!bs. 32mo ext. warr . exc cond. $9900. (703)334-4089 Pop-up campor, 1997 Palomino Yearling, furnace, stove. 2 batteries, good cond, $1900. (540)349-8384 Kubota L-48 backhoe, 200 hrs, $27,500. 540-270-2718 h— 2000 Honda Sabre VTX1100. Mint Cond, very low miles, lots of extras; $7,000 firm 540-822-9073 after 6 2005 Honda Rebel. 250cc's. 1500 miles. $3100. Looks like new. (419)371-3755. '85 Honda Goldwing, 43K orig mis, new tires, windshild, battery & brakes, grt cond. $2900. 540-428-3515 85 HONDA Shadow VT11 00. black, chrome, looks & runs great, new tires, 24k mi $1995 OBO Contact cwitte@email.com, 703-362-3667 99 Toyota 4 Runner, PW. PS. PL, ABS, Cruise, Leather, 199,000k $6000. 703-288-4920 ext 213 '00 Chew Blazer, 4x4, 160K mis, loaded, cd, cass, am/fm, below KBB. $3500, (540)937-5754 01 CHEVY BLAZER LT, 82K mis, auto, cruise, tow, CD. Prodigy controler. Class IV hitch, new E tires, custom rims, looks good, drives better. $5,750 firm. 540-364-3036 01 Chevy Tahoe, navy blue. 4WD, AC. Ithr. tow pkg, V8, 158K mis. $6500 OBO. (540)272-6726 03 ENVOY SLT w/ 93,500mi. Black, Ithr, loaded, power. Sunrf, . Excel cond. $12,995/ OBO. 703-401-3372. 03 Yukon SLT. 36K mils, white, sunroof, Ithr. XM, garg kept, excel cond. $22K. 540-439-1116. '96 GMC Surburban 1500, pnv owner, 141K mis, loaded, Ithr irrt, tow pack, $4900. 540-364-3377 Ford, 2001, Explorer Sport. 85K mi. good condition. PW, moon roof, $5200/obo. 540-837-1382 leuzu 02 Rodeo. 2wd, V6, ext. warn, doth, 65K, good cond. $7500. (703)737-0040 c~~ •TO L. 1 ton utility trailer with camper shell, new tires & spare. $900/obo. 540-349-3099 no calls after 9pm £=*) 02 Chevy S10, 2WD/AT, AC, regular cab. white. 71K. $5100. (703)589-5223 02 Chevy Silverado 2500. HOLT, 4x4, crew cab, gooseneck, tow pkg, V8, 6.0 Itr gas, 65K mis, $18K OBO (540)364-0017 1993 Ford F2S0. 3/4 ton. 5spd overdrive. $3000. (540)937-5480 2006 1500 Dodge Ram 4-dr quad cab, 4.7 L V8 Auto. AC. 14K mis White, like new $16,500,540-272-1841 '01 CREW Cab 3/4 Ford, needs valve & muffler. $ 8 0 0 / o b o . 540-349-3099. no calls after 9pm '90 Chevy 1500 series Step Side 4X4 in good shape, biack/teal new insp and emm. $4000 Neg. 703-945-0050 '96 Chevy 3500. new engine, less than 500 mi, plow avail, L-pack. $8K/obo. Dump Body (540)379-1621 98 Dodge Dakota. 4W0, Auto xcab. a/c. p/w, p/d. 150K. Midland. $4800. (540)905-5591 *98 SUvecado 4x4 107K. loaded, ext cab. new str/att/fp (warranties ind.) tow pkg. $9,500 OBO 702-296-6923 '98 FI50, 62K mis, PS. PB. 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Times-Democrat File Photo HOME GROWN: Don’t transport firewood from one eco-system to another. Doing so spreads diseases, pests. Leave home without it >~Y" ’»• ' . - When pecking for fall hunting and camping trips, picnics, hakes or other outdoor activities, then is one item you definitely need to leave at home: firewood. | According to the Vugijfaia Department of Agricuhur^nd Consumer Services’ Officef of Plant and Pest Services, Virginia’s native trees and forests are threatened fay nonnative invasive rnaartu and digeases that live in dead and dying wood These pests may be accidentally spread to new areas fay outdoor enthusiasts and homeowners moving firewood from one location to another. Once transported into a new site, these destructive insects and diseases can become established and eventually kill local trees. The emerald ash borer, Asian longhorned beetle, and Sirex woodwasp are three woodinfesting species that can be transported long distances on firewood with disastrous results. The emerald ash borer, an invasive insect from Asia, feeds on ash trees. In its adult form, EAB consumes ash tree fohage and actually causes little damage. The real devastation comes from the larvae, which feed on the inner hark and disrupt the ash tree’s ability to transport water and nutrients. EAB is responsible for more than 20 million dead and dying ash trees in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois since its accidental introduction into the U.S. in 2002. The Asian longhomed beetle entered the U.S. inside pairing material from China and was first discovered in Brooklyn in 1996. It preys on a variety of hardwood trees, including maple, birch, poplar, willow, elm, ash, mimosa, and sycamore. The infested tree dies when the immature insects growing inside it bore through the tissue that carries water from tree roots and nutrients from the leafy canopy above, substantially disrupting vital pathways. The Sirex woodwasp and its symbiotic wood-destroying fungus are native to Eurasia aw«l North Africa but were trapped in New York State in 2004. This insect-disease combination is a possible threat to pine trees in the U S. The insect causes damage principally by injecting toxic mucus and wood decay fungi into living pine trees. You can help stop the spread of these and other insidious pests into new areas where they can destroy precious trees. Protect Virginia’s trees and forests by using firewood from local sources instead of bringing it with you when you travel to campsites, picnic areas, vacation getaways or other destinations. ■62'DWaterl MM ustin ttTM^a^enUMiffhifSfrom Napolean’ vears exreri

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Male your own Jack-O'-Lantern last By Jennifer Heyns he pumpkin has always been an American symbol JL for harvest-time and serves as the long-time Halloween tradition of jack-o’-lantern canring. But what else can a pumpkin become? This large orange squash has many unique uses fitxn culinary to crafty If your kids have already decided that every pumpkin that graces your household must become a jack-o’-lantern, don't despair — there are still many uses it can serve after its frightnight duties have ended. First ami foremost, when scooping out scads of seeds save them. Try to get as many seeds as possible and as little pulp as possible. Place-the seeds an a paper plate to dry. If you determine that the only way to have a pumpkin of your very own is for the kids to have too many to deal with, then take the dry seeds, put them in a zipper-seal baggie and save them for next year’s garden. If pumpkin carving leaves your crew hungry, that try roasting them for a tasty treat If your fam% is like mine, Tim— Dmocrat Staff Ptwta/Bnan Smith VERSATLE VESSELS: Beyond Jack O’Lantems, pumpkins make great centerpieces, too. then pumpkin carving just isn’t fulfilling unless everyone in the family has one of their awn to work an. If you want to join in the fun but really don't want to make a jack-o’-lantern then use a permanent marker and draw some medium-sued cut out designs all around the shell, like stars or hearts. Use a knife or pumpkin carver to cut them out and try to cut the center of the Sm PUMPKINS, Pag* 10 Thomas L. McSoriey, CR Certified Remodeler Rita L McSoriey, CKD Certified Kitchen Designer KiafbMcrid NARr ' *• H M • k I 2)e&eaM, Q^nc. 9030 Eudd Avenue Manassas VA 20110 Phone: 703-336-1499 Fax 703-336-1461 MoaMMBBBW—e—MMM—WWHBMM 53 East Lee Street Warrenton. VA 20186 Phone: 540-361-0708 Fax:540-351-0757 Can't make your mortgage payments? In danger of foreclosure? PLEASE CALL US The Helping Hand Foundation is a non-profit organization that assists homeowners who are in arrears or are in danger of losing their homes to foreclosure. Our mission is to promote strong homeownership and stability in the housing community. 77A West Lee St. Warrenton, VA 20186 540-347-5356 #1 Serving Fauquier, Prince William & Fairfax Counties • FLEXIBLE PAYMENT/ PRICE OPTIONS • 24-HOUR EMERGENCY SERVICE • AUTOMATIC DELIVERY • WORLD CLASS SAFETY W—Tfitow, VA (5401 347-2055 (A/W Ad) Cod* X) TWice as nice.} fteiquiei nmm-DaoaaM and I

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This is a great way to welcome fell while at the same time reminiscing about the beauty of spring and a fabulous way to spruce up your table while dining on pumpkin pastries. Most reapes that call for pumpkin list the canned sort in S their ingredients tab, but fresh is always better. Just cut your I pumpkin into wedges, like you’d ( cut a cantaloupe and boil or steam the pieces until the mnpr flesh is soft and easily scooped away from the shell Fabulous things ran be made from pumpkin meat like pies, casseroles, | fudge, cookies, cakes and breads. You can even eat it just by itself (cooked, preferably) with some butter and spices on top. L At my house there’s no such ^ .thing as bad soup — we haven't j met one we didn’t like yet. j Pumpkins make great soup but ' the more fascinating thing is that they make great bowls, too. If you find some bowl-sized pumpkins you can scoop the seeds for snacking and use the rest for serving pumpkin soup in. 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flec|gprows ane a lovmaintcDaflcse landscape beautification By Jennifer Heyns Times Newspapers Contributing Writer Time was, hedgerows hoed the American landscape, offering fanners livestock barriers and property boundaries. Oftentimes, they were simply created by birds alighting on fence wire and, doing what comes naturally, sowing fruit and berry plants that would grow along and enhance the fence line. Even Thomas Jefferson saw the benefits of having hedgerows on the grounds of Monticello. “The Fruitery, for instance, was enclosed with a variety of materials during Jefferson’s fruit-growing career: board fences, living hawthorn hedges and even ditches that functioned as cattle guards,” says the estate’s Web site. In Jefferson’s Garden Book he noted planting trees, privet and thorns in November 1812 — all great hedgerow-making plants. Although modern technology has diminished the use of hedgerows on farms and private landscapes, they still retain great benefits to wildlife and society alike. ‘"The uses of hedgerows may be as barriers, as a background for perennials, as a formal lnw to divide up areas o£ a property or to mark the limits of a property,” notes Peter Warren, Extension agent for horticulture for Albemarle County. “Benefits to the landowner,” continues Warren, “mostly flow from ... their ability to reduce street noise and prevent access, but hedges do pro vide some shelter for wildlife and screening for other wildlife, and in a broad sense, they help the environment by acting as a buffer of plant material to prevent erosion and filter runoff.” Additionally; hedgerows offer great beauty. Many hedgerow plants produce colorful berries and flowers that, while they are attractive to the human eye, are also a magnet for wildlife that both adults and children can appreciate — butterflies, songbirds, rabbits, turtles, frogs and toads. Organic farmers are also embracing * the hedgerow comeback because these organic fences are natural habitats for insects that are beneficial to crop growing, says Thomas A. Lewis, writer for National Wildlife magazine. Not only are they attractive, but they can add time to any parent’s busy day. No, they can’t make a 27-hour day, but they can significantly reduce the time spent on manual labor in the yard. Having hedgerows on your property cuts back on mowing, weeding, mulching, fertilizing and manicuring, not to men taxi reducing the use of machinery. “Just a little less tidiness can help restore the natural beauty and ecological health of our countryside,’’ reads a pamphlet on hedgerows from the Piedmont chapter of the Virginia Native Plant Society The crazy chaos created by hedgerows is a fairly maintenance-free garden. “Caring for hedgerows Timas'Democrat Staff PhoKtrSMtoy Itabbsrastt MDOEN SECRETS: Hedgerows can be grown dose to toe home to screen air conditioning units. varies with plant selection,” says Warren, “and begins with right plants in ttx> right place.” Warren warns against shearing. Hedgerows will do well with jast some careful pruning and can benefit from compost around the roots, but they survive largely unman aged, he said. There are several ways to create hedgerows in your own See HEDGEROWS, Page 12 Sales Service Installation Residential & Commercial ‘Serving the Area For 12 Years* Specializing in: Sectional Doors • Rolling Steel Doors Fire Doors & Loading Dock Equipment • Child Safety Infra-Red Close Systems • Garage Door & Operator Tune Ups • Gate Openers 540-829-0329^ QHfanus Dr. • Suite urpeper MRC PlONBINl AMONG nutinwiomniMa WHHOtCIOWNVAUES! *afafrnk nimuespumk Bouton? Rh Mhrkshj msnniMK mcucobd (540) 347-3013 CREATE new living spaces Ham Sweet Home Improvements, LLC PfeOM 540439-8890 ♦ Fa 5404394106 —Lltn«T*mHiwlM>iiwi«rti turn

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Hedgerows From Page 12 appropriately; she recommends planting in two rows approximately 10 inches apart, with each plant about one foot from the next in each row. “Planting at this density not only creates a solid wall of growth, it also means that if a shrub dies, it will not leave a large gap,” says Hanrahan. “Once the hedgerow has been in place far a couple of years,” she continues, “plant vines, such as Virginia creeper or wild grape, at varying inter* vals and encourage them to grow over the hedge. The key is not to damage the hedgerow by completely covering it with vines, but to add extra cover and food.” Alien invasive species are plants from other countries that outcompete and crowd out our native Kim Strader curatorial assistant from the State Arboretum of Virginia She also suggests that watering your young hedgerow regularly for the first year may help it grow strong enough to sustain itself thereafter. Although a hearty hedgerow will take a few years — mid a lot of patience — to develop, each stage of its growth will provide for interesting entertainment — think of how well you’ll be able to see Mother Nature’s creatures in their new habitat while it’s still a hit scant When your hedgerow has become a large, blossoming mass, it will be a great home, hiding place and food supply for many small animals and insects, as well as a lifeaffirming benefit for your family. If nothing else, a hedgerow can be a great yard oasis: a completely relaxing garden, entirely labor-free, where all of you can go and sit and just watch nature. The critters will thank you, and your children just might too. 25-hp John Deere iTorque™ Power System 54-in Edge™ Xtra Cutting system Power 4 Wheel steer 1 GATOR™ S2MXUV 04 No Interest No Payments For 12 Months__ J -- 37-HP JOHN DEERE 3S2R TRACTOR ■ *MTir aO% Financing tor 36 Months"” v_y .^ 5hE)% < / ~i‘Financing"** •Mia MO* .. >: -ir - i % 757Z-TMK • EXPERT STAFF •THE NEWEST EQUIPMENT • DEMOS AT YOUI CONVENIENCE • COMPREHENSIVE MAINTENANCE PUNS •1tt% COMMITMENT TO YOU •AND MORE ■f GOLD STAR CERTIFIED JOHN DEERE DEALER VBfT YOUR GOLD STM CERTIFIED JOHN DEERE DEALER TODAY! TREBLE EQUIPMENT. INC. *326 Meeta Road, Wa I.W20187 £540)347-2900 1<Kt3 Dumb tool Mum warn flli: 366-3880 Hoot Ilf 73^8* 7:30-12 HOttltf 730* MI3M

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Ibuquter’d in the zoncLwhidi one? By Randall Ware ight outside the bedroom window of Bob Wollam’s .T*^. 19th-century farmhouse in Jefiersonton is an exquisite shrub. In early spring, it produces huge, show-stopping white blooms that grow up to eight indies in diameter. It is a vibernum macrocephalum, otherwise known as a Chinese snowbalL It is one of Wollam’s favorites. Wollam grows this particular species for his flower forming business, not only because of its beauty; but also because it is extremely difficult to find in this area. Indeed, the climate here in Fauquier County is supposed to be too cold for the Chinese snowball. How is this shrub thriving? No doubt, Wollam’s expertise and knowledge of flowers is one reason. But that may be only part of the explanation. “I was expecting that I would be lucky, and it would work,* Wollam joked when asked if he thought the shrub would survive when be planted it nearly five years ago. For years, horticultural professionals as well as novice home gardeners have relied on the United States Department of Agriculture’s Hardiness Zone Map to help determine which plaints will grow in their area. The map was designed by compiling weather records ir»*a a database of Hie oddest temperatures for different regions, which were then transformed into zones. North America is divided into 11 zones. Zone 1 is the coldest and Zone 11 is the warmest. Generally, the colder zones are found at higher latitudes and elevations. According to the map, the northern half of Fauquier County is in Zone 6 and the southern half is in Zone 7. In fact, Chinese snowballs are hardy 1° zones 7-9. Wollam’s form is technically in Zone 6. “It’s marginal here,” says Wollam of the Chinese snowball’s adaptability to our climate. But the shrub is not just surviving. It is thriving. Wollam recalls the cold spell Fauquier County had in March as a testament to the plant’s hardiness. “We had ten days where it never got out of freezing, and that was after a week of 70degree temperatures,” he said. “That was a real test for these plants.” The Chinese snowball didn’t suffer, he believes, because it was well-established. *1 am convinced because of the lack of snowfall, we are almost in Zone 7 now,” Wollam said. “That means gardeners can reliably grow many more plants.” The USDA map was last revised in 1990 based on data from the years 1974-86. The National Arbor Day Foundation, however, has come out yjilB Pullens 1 '51 N Vlain Sireel EttenOea Culpeper Mon. - Fri. S-5. Sat. 8-4 Pturar. Perforaiaac*. Pirtactiw e 540.829.0893 with a map that shows the differences in hardiness zones between 1990 and 2006. According to tins map, all of Fauquier County is in Zone 7. Alison Bremner, a horticulture specialist with Virginia Cooperative Extension, has noticed that certain trees have reacted differently in our climate in recent years. “Crepe myrtles used to be killed back to the ground every winter, but now you see that their trunks are surviving,* says Bremner. At the opposite end of the temperature range, Bremner Has se«a Colorado blue spruce and Alberta spruce trees suffer. “With warmer, humid summer temperatures and milder winters, they have not looked as healthy as in years past,* die said Still, many experts are not convinced that this slight shift in weather is the reason fir these observations. SNO KIDOiHG: Chinese snowballs, once thought too tender for this dimate, are doing well here in recent years. 1 The Tolso!* Experience -a ^ ■ m.iA

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Drought From Page 18 most drought-tolerant, followed by tall fescue, Kentucky bluegrass and perennial ryegrass. Warm-season grasses, such as Bermudagrass and aoysia are by their nature more drought tolerant, but the continuing lack of water isn’t good for any plant. Soil type and the age of the lawn can also be major factors in the survivability of turf. A newly established lawn on sandy soil, for example, would have a harder time surviving a drought than a well-established lawn on a loamy soil that has higher water-holding capacity. The ability of turfgrass to go dormant (hiring a drought is a good thing. Wilting of turfgrass happens because the plant’s internal water content drops so low that the plant cells cannot remain turgid and begin to shnveL Turfgrasses undergo a series of visible changes when they begin to wilt, starting with the development of bluish-green coloration and the rolling or folding of leaf blades. If you walk on the lawn and your footprints remain visible for several minutes, the turf is not very turgid and wilting is occurring. If the lawn isn’t watered soon after these initial symptoms appear, dormancy and possible death can occur. If you have areas of your lawn that are bare or dead, this is normally an excellent time to overseed the lawn. If the areas are small, just scratch them up with a steel rake or tiller and broadcast seed over the area. Apply a small amount of starter fertilizer and cover the area with straw to conserve moisture. Grass seed needs constant moisture to germinate successfully, so water lightly at least once a day for several weeks. This is also typically the time of year to start fell fertilization of the lawn. I would hold off an that chore until we get some major rain, however. Fertilizer is a salt and can pull existing moisture away from plants and bum the roots as well as foliage. The same for fell weed control; wait for irignifirunt ram before proceeding. Many trees and shrubs have suffered m the heat this summer also. Tree leaves will wilt and turn brown as drought continues. Some trees and deciduous shrubs will drop their leaves in response to dry conditions. The abscission of leaves is normal and doesn't mean the plant is dead, as many people fear. By this time of year, all trees and shrubs should have formed buds for next year’s growth. Tty this simple test if you have doubts about whether your tree is alive or dead Look for a bud on the smallest twig of the plant If the bud is green, that’s good. If the bud is brown and shriveled, that’s not so good and indicates at least that part of the twig is dead. Mature trees and shrubs can survive drought conditions better than newly planted ones, of course. Continue to water any plants that were installed this year and make sure they have a good rmg of mulch around them. Fall brings cooler weather; let’s hope it also brings some muchneeded rain. May is a former Virginia Cooperative Extension agent from Chnstumsburg. FAKE LAKE: The lake at Crockett Park has receded dramatically due to drought. Times-Democrat Staff Ptioto/Mark Mulligan MsWI Create a backyard haven, with the very best and most beautiful in wild bird feeding and watching supplies. WE CAN HELP! (Birdscaping expert on staff.) 7354 Atlas Walk Way Gainesville’s VA Gateway 703-754-7337 www.backyardboutique.coni

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Fruit From Page 20 trees are readily available. There me plenty of apple and peach and nectarine trees at the Farmers Co-op in Warrenton, as well as green gages. Careen gages are a very old and very sweet type of plum. The trees may reach 15 feet in height, and, when established, bear lots of fruit with little care. Most other fruit trees appreciate some priming in winter. The Virginia Cooperative Extension office can help you learn about pruning Espaliers are a great way to add fruit to a small space. Espaliered trees are pruned to have just a few brandies trained along wires or a wood lathe. Because die sun reaches every branch, espaliers produce tots of fruit far their size. A sunny wall or tence is the perfect place for an espaBered fruit tree. Elkwood Crossing Nursery near Brandy Station has a nice selection of espaliered apples ready to go in the ground. What kid doesn’t love grapes? \bu may have seen vineyards in our area with carefully pruned vines. If you want to grow grapes commercially, they need special care. If you would be happy with handfuls of grapes as a treat, you can grow them on any sturdy structure. You’d be hard-pressed to find an old-fashioned garden without its grape arbor, and for good reason. It is so pleasant to sit under a cod, shady arbor. Grape flowins have a wonderfully sweet fragrance. The leaves can be blanched and rolled around rice or other fillings. Even the young tendrils make a good snack. If the birds get all your grapes, you still get the rest and bird-watching too. Almost any yard benefits from a little privacy A blooming and fruiting hedge can be interesting and functional. Rugosa roses are an old-foshioned beauty They’re big and loud and prickly and tough. Rugoea starts blooming in early summer with very fragrant blooms that turn into gumbail-size or higpw red hips (fruit) in fall. The hips are edible right off the bush or make a great hot r tea. Rose hips are tangy and full of vitamin C. It isn’t easy to find rugosas this year. Roses are victims of style and rugosas are currently “out.’' Edible Landscaping down in Afton has some, as do other mail-order companies. A tamer hedge could mHnA» high bush blueberries. Blueberries like our add soils and bear fruit within a couple of years of planting. Their stunning foil color is a bonus. Bush cherries, like Nanking, are not delicious, but make a pretty blooming hedge and will be nibbled by the more adventurous youngster. Our native Servicebetry has a taste no kid should grow up without. The multi-stemmed shrub makes a great hedge and produces lots of berries in June. 'Km may have to argue with the bluebirds over who gets to eat than Eating local foods is a healthy and environmentally sound trend. What could be better than fruit straight from the branch to your kid’s month? No fossil fuels burned, no pesticide residue, no high-fructose com syrup added. It should go without saying, but m say it: Be sure to teach your children they should only eat the things in your yard you have shown them are safe to eat. Most poisonous berries in our area taste just horrible and don’t go down easily: (1 still remember the yew berry my brother talked me into about 40 years ago.) Poke berries are one exception which a very small child could be enticed to eat. Poke has a bright purple stem and is easily recognized. My 3-yearcld pointed some out to me the other day “Purple stems, don’t oat thems,* is our saying. "You can use your own. Taste makes some powerful memories and a wonderful connection with nature. This fi»n, plant amw memories and fan for the Khh MW andyourself Regina Yurkonis, the ThnesDemocrats senior native-plant correspondent, owns FerenniwnWUdlife Landscaping in Warrenton, focusing on native plants and wildlife habitat. She can be reached at (540) 937-2311 or perennium&eartfdinJLneL 1 UNUl\t.. wnMw.fauquier.com 11 OCT 19-20-21 \ M Wr-C' • —■! . IMPROVEMENT AT ITSJiEST SHOW wM This show covers every baas than cad trends to staying warm and oozy... to expert advice on decorating. antartaininq and renovating. With thoughts of remodeling. redecorating and preparing tor the holiday season, Ms show is a must 3ver 200 exhibits aMow merchants to showcase al the prortots and sendees a> i | Hours 'ii M l. STRAIGHT PAINTING [Residential Division

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<$eed saviqg is the last word in recycling By Jennifer Heyns Times-Democrat Contributing Writer If the thought of seedless produce sends shivers down your spine and sadness to your heart, then you know where I’m going with this. For the true gardener seeds are the staff of life — literally. Typically when we prepare our foods, we either consume or trash the seeds that dwell inside, but it’s possible to save and dry those seeds for growing more of these little wonders next spring. Fall is the best time to save seeds, when you’ve had as much as you can handle from your garden and over-ripened fruits and vegetables are all that’s left. If you don’t have a garden of your own, chances are you know someone who does, and chances are they will be glad to give you their garden leftovers. There are several things to consider when saving seeds — something I learned the hard way. Not every seed can become a hearty and productive plant, as I found out in a summer’s worth of dying duds. First of all, the seeds of ripened produce may not be mature enough, so it’s best to save the seeds of over-ripened bruits and vegetables. Next, and most importantly, fruits and veggies from hybrid plants may not produce productive seeds. Hybrid produce is the product of two or more different parent plants. When the hybrid’s seeds are planted, you could come out with a vegetable more like one or the other of its parents, or with nothing at all. Apparently, this is the one case where inbreeding is a good thing. Hie problem is that most catalog seeds available today are hybrids. You'll have better hick with seeds from heirloom vegetables and fruits, unless you’re enthralled by the unknown. This could be a good science experiment. Trial and error is pretty much how I go about things. It takes me longer to learn what works and what doesn’t than the normal human, but the things I learn do tend to stick with me. So believe me when I say that only some seeds can simply be laid out to dry and then successfully planted the following spring. I am always an advocate of whatever is easy, and I love it when I find seeds that only need to be put out on paper towels for a week, then put away until spring. You can do this with pep- ' pers, pumpkins, and squash. Beans and peas are also easy to save, but you’ll want to keep them on the vine until the Soil From Page 22 2. Take soil from the appropriate level for the plants growing there. For flower, vegetable and landscape areas, sample 68 inches deep. In lawn areas, sample 2-3 inches deep. 3. Sample when soils are suitable for digging, but not soggy. 4. Sample plantings of specific types separately (Le., sample rhododendron plantings separately from roses or vegetables). 5. Use a spade or trowel to make a hole at the proper depth and throw out the first spade full of soil. 6. Then cut a one-half or 1inch thick slice of soil from the back of the hole and place within a dean plastic container. Repeat five or six times at different locations within the test 7. Thoroughly mix all the slices and allow to dry naturally 8. When dry take 2 cups of the composite sample and put in a dean plastic or glass container. 9. Closely follow the testing instructions found on the test kit. pods turn brown and hard. Don’t wait too long, though, or you might lose them to nature — birds and other animals might eat them or they could pop open and disperse on their own. For seeds that are embedded in wet, jellylike flesh, a bit more work is required. Vegetables like tomatoes and cucumbers have seeds that can be saved well, but they need to.be fermented first. I know it sounds lovely (and it doesn’t smell much better), but doing so will increase the viability of the saved seeds. See SEEDS, Page 24 Opal Road Design, ULC Wayne Htntz. Pres. Fine Custom Woodwork and Cabinetry Design & Computer Drafting Sendees Old Town Warrenton. by appointment: 5403477349 esign.com Wayne Untz is a Virginia Certtfted Journeyman Cabinetmaker and AffSate Member of the Architectural Woodworking Institute. wayni>ii«comcatJWt KAWASAKI I KAWASAKI I Proud to stand behind our Quality Service. w Kawasaki Let the good times ralT M^e"3010 fbHfltam. ssecorpva.com Marshall If ini im Set It Up. Start tt Up, Check It Over. Service It. Upgrade It. Deliver It. Ready! o

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Warm treats for winter nights. By Jennifer Heyns s soon as the first leaves hit the ground my chilL X dren begin to inquisition me, snowflakes in their baby blues. “When is it going to snow, Mommy,” they want to know. Snow? Fm not ready for snow. I like just enjoying the chill in the air, the patinahued landscape, the smell of smoky chimneys and my alltime favorite fashion: boots and sweaters. I begin to get as excited as the children, albeit for different reasons. The answer to my children's endless strain of various ways to inquire about Jack Frost is always the same. Every year I tell them that it won't snow until after we’ve had our first “real” hot cocoa. This is a very special tradition of ours and we take it very seriously — then again chocolate of any kind is serious business with me. The first step to our cocoa custom is to get a good fire going in the wood stove. Wood and Get Wood, as we’ve renamed our boys, trek the terrain to the massive woodpile that sits at a great distance of about 10 feet from the house to heft substantial piles (about three pieces each) of kindling and wood. At the wood stove we gather round, we stack, we pile, we arrange and rearrange our unique compilation of newspaper, pine cones and kindling until one tiny ember catches on. Hours later, when we’ve established what may grow to be a mighty roaring fire, we traverse the living room into the kitchen to reward our effort with cherished liquid chocolate. A simple mixture of 1 1/2 cups of powdered milk, half a cup of sugar and a quarter-cup of powdered baking cocoa is the base of our soon-to-be winter existence. We keep this sweet powdered nectar in a specially decorated canister that is saved just for such occasions. Although one could use the cocoa mixture as is, we with discerning tastes have not completed the ritual. As is the case in many families, each member of my clan has distinctly different taste and so we gather goodies that will customize each cup with flavors we each favor. Extracts of any kind can be added to a third of a cup of powder mix and a mugful of water: vanilla, peppermint, orange or almond. We also enjoy using candy canes to stir the piping hot quaff or letting caramels melt into a dreamy ooze in the cocoa. Now, because we also happen to love our sugar, the mahogany-hued delight would not be complete without the contrasting color of a mountain of whipped cream or chubby marshmallows atop. Once our bellies are warm and happy we are serene and content with the knowledge that we are prepared for whatever Mother Nature and Jack Frost have cooked up for us for the near future. That is, until we see that first snowflake flutter to the ground — then all havoc breaks loose as we try to contain ourselves while staring intently at the ticker running across the bottom of the television screen. Will the new Fauquier County Superintendent of Schools be merciful? Other Easy Warm Winter Treats: Potato/Vegetable Chowder 4 slices bacon, cooked 13 oz. chicken broth 16 ounces chopped potatoes 9 oz. Com, drained 1 !2 cup chopped black olives 1 small onion, chopped 112 cup celery, chopped 1/8 tablespoon black pepper 1/2 cup mayonnaise 11/2 cup milk Heat broth in large pot. Add crumbled bacon, vegetables and black pepper. Simmer 10 minutes. Stir in mayonnaise and milk. Cook until hot. Serves six. Baked Apples 4 Apples 8 tablespoons brown sugar 4 tablespoons butter Core the apples almost to the bottom. Place apples in a brownie pan. Put 1 tablespoon butter and 2 tablespoons brown sugar in each apple hole. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes. If desired, melt some chocolate chips and drizzle chocolate over baked apples. Serves four. YOU MW NEVER NEED A POOL COVER THIS SAFE! But Think How Sale You'd Feel Owning One! QJy IQOMOC has been pawn sfeong enough to hold an elephani % ur&e said cowers, LOOP-IOC lete ran pass right trough, so no doHQffQus standwQ woIbt (mt forms ob top. ConrcputeKifthkjnfid for perfect ft „ goes on and a! in a snap. Remember, I has to say 1OOP40C an iieawer to be a genuine IOOP4.0Q LGDP-LGl No Compromises— No Excuses! ctoonoc ros ♦ tower Cost v \ Outstanding Valua limitless possibilities.. Over 100 cokn to choose from and endless pattern combinations. \ 705-317-7498 > tv;-'* M ft F Concrete. Inc. 12082 Serenity Place gNokena^VAaom- . V. v '""u Ip I mfconcreteinc.com -*A FREE ESTIMATES v J "■ -r.-i.'i~ff..iV»i, ■ VtawMfci ji.n 11,j Had Your Fill of It? Otdan Your Enmrgy Independence mnd bm Part of thm Solution without tho PollutionI

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