Rappahannock News, December 20, 2007

***** Rappahannock County’s Family Newspaper Since 1877 R\ 1 vku - , vpv «.i: \ jp« •.!>:( a SFP SK ■ :*• >.'• Xdd I- \0 ST du hviomi v \ :vjO-iyos 129th Year ... No. 51 Phone (540)675-3338 THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2007 WWW.RAPPNEWS.COM 50 CENTS There’s a new sheriff in town Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Kevm Aden Arthur Smith pins the sheriff’s badge on his wife, Sheriff-elect Connie Compton Smith, on Wednesday at the Rappahannock County Courthouse. Outgoing Sheriff Larry Sherertz, who is retiring after two terms, presented her with the star earlier that morning after she was sworn into office. Smith officially begins her term Jan. 1. Last Saturday, Lt Smith, along with several officers from the Rappahannock County Sheriffs Office, was busy helping a young shopper pick out a belt at the K-Mart in Front Royal as part of the Shop With a Deputy program which is now in its 12th year. Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Malt Pelkey Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Kevin Allen The former site of Four and Twenty Blackbirds is being remade as a gift shop called 24 Crows. Gift shop getting ready By Kevin Allen Rappahannock News Staff Writer In July Vinnie Deluise and Heidi Morf closed their acclaimed restaurant Four and Twenty Blackbirds with plans to reopen the colorful Flint Hill building as a different type of business. 'Now, the couple is getting closer to doing just that. Deluise and Morf are preparing to open a gift shop called 24 Crows in the former restaurant space at the corner of Zachary Taylor Highway and Crest Hill Road. The gift shop will open before Valentine’s Day; Deluise said. But for now, renovations are still ongoing. Fans of the restaurant can expect to see a different appearance inside the building, he said. Deluise said they plan to sell arts and crafts as well as gourmet items. They also plan to sell cappuccino and Rappahannock News P.O. Box 59 Washington, Va. 22747 (540) 675-3338 (540) 675-3088 (fax) perhaps some homemade baked goods. He said they may set up a few tables See SHOP, Page A2 Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Kevin Allen FedEx driver Gary Ford was awarded the company’s Humanitarian of the Year award for helping the Hilscher family after their daughter Emily was killed at Virginia Tech. FedEx driver wins humanitarian award By Kevin Allen Rappahannock News Staff Writer On a horrific day last April, Gary Ford did a wonderful thing. On April 16, the day of the shootings at Virginia Tech, the FedEx driver dropped everything else in his life and did everything he could to help the family of Emily Hilscher. Hilscher, a 2006 graduate of Rappahannock County High School, was a freshman at Tech and the first victim in West Ambler Johnston Hall. Ford’s actions led FedEx to select him as the company’s Humanitarian of the Year. He received the award in August, but word of the honor just recently began to circle around the county. He said he never wanted to draw attention to himself; he was just doing what he felt was right. “He’s very humble and he's very embarrassed that he’s had this award given to him from FedEx,” said Beth Hilscher, Emily’s mother. “We know Gary would have done that for anybody. It’s pretty awesome that FedEx realizes they have such a great guy working for them. Ford, a 20-year FedEx veteran, has known the Hilschers since he started delivering in Rappahannock about 10 years ago. Beth and her husband Eric have a home See FORD, Page A3 Best in bass Ivan Hall couldn't be prouder of his son, Michael, who is about to cast ofl for a career in professional fishing. See Page B1. A special season No better time for Dr. Robert Chappell to announce a gift for the elementary school. See Page B5. Shop With a Deputy Deputy Daniel Coffey spent Saturday morning not only with his colleagues but with a collection of happy children See Page B1. Helping hands Linda Brady was happy to help as local volunteers got together to bring a bit of cheer to local seniors. See Page A10.

* Home and land transfers: These Rappahannock County home and land transfers were recorded in the Rappahannock County Circuit Court clerk’s office between Dec. 7 and Dec. 13. To find transfers in other Northern Virginia counties, visit www.timespapers.com. Jackson District James F. Massie, trustee, to James Fletcher Massie Jr.; .3967 percent of346.5704 acres and 401.75 acres; deed of gift, County and Town Meetings and Notices • The Rappahannock County Board of Zoning Appeals will have a special meeting at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 20, at the Courthouse on Gay Street. New Business - SU#07-10-01*: Pumphrey Efficiency Apartment • The Town of Washirtgton’s Planning Commission meeting scheduled for Dec. 24 has been canceled. • Rappahannock County government offices will be closed Monday, Dec. 24, and Tuesday, Dec. 25. They will reopen Wednesday, Dec. 26. • The Commissioner of the Revenue’s Office and the Treasurer’s Office will be closed Monday, Dec. 24, through Wednesday, Dec. 26. The offices will also be closed Dec. 31 and Jan. 1. • Rappahannock County Public Schools will be closed Monday, Dec. 24, and will reopen Wednesday, Jan. 2. • Rappahannock National Bank will close at noon on Monday, Dec. 24, and reopen Wednesday, Dec. 26.' • BB&T in Flint Hill will close at 2 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 24, and reopen Wednesday, Dec. 26. • The Rappahannock News will be closed on Monday, Dec. 24, and will reopen Wednesday, Dec. 26. The newspaper will have an early deadline for the Thursday, Dec. 27, edition due to the holiday. All items for publication should be submitted no later than 5 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 21. tax map: 31-20. James F. Massie, trustee, to Sarah Massie Cheatwood; 1.289 percent of 93.2199 acres; deed of gift;, tax map: 30-30. StonewallHawthome District Charlotte Gaines to Timothy W. Ayers and Wife, 3.012 acres, $45,180, tax map: 544 LA Wakefield District Christopher Caperton to Andrew S. Hippie and Wife; Lots 3 and 4, Block A French Farm; $320,000, tax map: 1DA-3. Easements William Hodgkin Miller to the Virginia Outdoors Foundation, Hampton District, 135.2799 acres, deed of gift, tax map: 28-58. Brett M. Jackson to the Virginia Outdoors Foundation, Stonewall-Hawthome District, 92.1403 acres, deed of gift, tax map: 47-29. Easements top 19 percent of county’s private land Three conservation easements recorded in mid-December bring Rappahannock’s easement total to 26,056 acres — which is 19.1 percent of all private land. First recorded, on December 13, was a gift to the Virginia Outdoors Foundation by William Miller (deed also signed by Carolyn Miller) protecting 135 acres on Business Route 211 just south of the Tbwn of Washington. This easement provides protection for Big Branch and limits future subdivision to no more than two parcels. The same day saw recordation of a VOF easement granted by Brett Jackson to protect 92 acres on the Hazel River, the property is visible from Route 231 and lies about half a mile from the Appalachian Trail. The easement provides a riparian buffer for the Hazel, and prohibits both future subdivision and any buildings above the 960-foot contour. An easement recorded on December 14 further protects the Hazel River. Granted by John and Delma Bagley in connection with Rappahannock’s farmland preservation program, this easement is held jointly by the County and the Piedmont Environmental Council but it is not held under the county’s Farmland Preservation Program. It prohibits any division of what were previously three tax parcels totaling 56 acres on Route 231. Compiled by Rappahannock News Staff Writer Matt Pelkey and contributor Bob Dennis. Give Our Gift Card... The Perfect Present! Gift cards, in denominations of $5-$1000, are redeemable at any Peebles, Bealls, Palais Royal or Stage store. Available in-store, order online at www.peebles.com or by phone at 1 -800*743-8730. I Plus, Wrap Up Your Gift Carts in Something Special! Festive tins, mus*cal/hinged card holders & more, 139 each with any grit card purchase. mm • nrnawfc .M it-* Police Briefs Overturned vehicle A Luray woman was transported to Fauquier Emergency Room on Dec. 12 after her vehicle overturned on Lee Highway, according to the Virginia State Police. Renita Green was driving eastbound on U.S. 211 around 2:50 p.m. when she lost control of her 2004 Ford Contour, according to the report. The 54year-old ran off the left shoulder, over-corrected and struck an embankment, causing her car to flip over. Green sustained minor injuries; an estimated $5,000 worth of damage was done to the vehicle. The accident occurred about a tenth-of-a-mile west of the Rappahannock County Library. State Trooper Christopher Roop reported to the scene and charged Green with failure to main tain control of her vehicle. Glass thrower A county woman was charged with simple assault Dec. 13 after she threw a drinking gla§s at her husband, according the Rappahannock County Sheriff’s Office. The incident at 13560 Lee Highway was reported at 6:12 Shop From Page A1 inside, but the business will not have a coffee shop per se. After running Four and Twenty for 17 years, Deluise said he and Morf are looking forward to having a less hectic work schedule and “something a little less complicated” - two employees instead of 25. “It’s been great,” Deluise p.m. According to the report, the couple had been fighting and the woman threw a glass, which hit the man in his ribs. % Underage driver A woman called the RCSO at 7:19 pm. Saturday to say she saw a 14-year-old driving a dark green Subaru on Woodward Road near Sperryville. According to the incident report, the caller told the dispatcher that she recognized the boy and said she had seen him driving around the area several times during the past week. Inn fighting A man called the sheriff’s office at 11:58 pm. Saturday to report that he had been assaulted by another man in the dining room of the Inn at Little Washington. According to a report at the RCSO, the caller said he was hit in the side of the head by a man who appeared to be intoxicated. He wanted to press charges, but a warrant was denied because the supposed victim in the incident was also found to be intoxicated, the report said. - Compiled by Kevin Allen said. “Basically having weekends off and being home at nights has been nice. 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Neighbors reach agreement on Smokehouse events By Kevin Allen Rappahannock News Staff Writer Smokehouse Winery operator John Hallberg has withdrawn his application for a special-exception permit to host musical events. Hallberg said Friday that he and his neighbors have reached an agreement that will still allow events to happen at the 14-acre property, but on a smaller scale than what he was applying for. “It was in the spirit of neighborly and hollow communication,” Hallberg told the Rappahannock News. “We decided to come to an accord.” Hallberg’s application was scheduled to be considered by the Rappahannock County Planning Commission this past Wednesday. In his application, Hallberg was asking to be allowed to host up to 12 musical events per year, with no more than one event per month. He suggested that attendance at the events be capped at 150 persons. In the winter months, any events would be contained in the winery’s tasting house and therefore be much smaller. McCarthy recommended that the permit not be approved. Ashby Road (Route 608) and Woodward Road (Route 600) are inadequate tc deal with the traffic flow tha1 would be caused by the events, he said. Neighbors’ complaints about past events at the Smokehouse were what drove Hallberg to apply for the permit in the first place. The parties’ agreement means the county is no longer pursuing the matter. The county govemmenl does not have the manpowei to patrol every property tc ensure compliance with the zoning code, McCarthy said, sc enforcement is largely driver by complaints. “We don’t pur sue anything unless we heai about it,” he explained. McCarthy said he does not know the terms of the agreement between Hallberg and his neighbors. An application from Tanya Roland to offer yoga classes for small groups in a rented house on Grand View Road was also withdrawn from the planning commission’s agenda. McCarthy said it was withdrawn at the request of Roland and James Botsford, the property owner. Neither of them indicated to the county administrator whether they plan to reapply. E-mail the reporter at kallen@timespapers. com. Ford From Page A1 business that brings frequent visits from FedEx. Their two daughters, Erica and Emily, got to know Ford so well that they would run to give him hugs when they saw him. During the holidays each year, Beth and the girls would give him a homemade Christmas ornament. On Aug. 16, Ford was driving his van as usual, listening to music and making deliveries along his Rappahannock route. He was in an area of the county that usually provides no cell phone service, but a call somehow came through that day. On the other end of the phone was a fellow FedEx driver. He was missing a package and thought it may have been in Ford’s van. Before hanging up, the other driver asked Ford if he had heard about the news at Virginia Tech. Ford immediately got a bad feeling in his stomach. Ford delivers to a lot of people who have children at •^Trgmi5 Tdcfi-'and he war nowhere near the Hilschers’ home at the time, but he turned around anyway and drove to the family’s house on Rock Mills Road in Woodville. “We had literally within 15 minutes heard that Emily had been killed. We were on the floor, literally," Beth Hilscher said. “We saw [Ford’s] vehicle and went running out. “He. said, Tell me she’s alright,’ “ Beth remembers. “I said, ‘I can’t.’ He came running in and took control of everytmng. “We were not really aware of the extent of what was going on at Virginia Tech,” she said. “Gary told us not to turn on the news.” Amid the grief and shock they were feeling, the Hilschers also had a growing list of things they needed to do. They had to tell the rest of their family, so relatives would not learn about Emily’s death through the news. They had to call their oldest daughter Erica and pick her up at Longwood University. And they had to drive to Blacksburg. “[Gary] called his boss and said ‘You have to come PUBLIC HEARING PROPOSING FOR ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF STORMWATER IN LAND DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS The Rappahannock County Bond of Supervisors shall hold a public hearing to consider adopting an ordinance on Monday, January 7,2008, at 7:00PM at the Courthouse in Washington, VA. The ordinance regulates and requires the management of stormwater flows in certain land development activities, and is specifically authorized in §10.1-803.3, etseq. of the Code of Virginia, 1960, as amended. The ordinance will be considered in conjunction with amendments to the Zoning and Subdivision chapters of the Rappahannock County Coda, which shall be considered in separate hearings held the same evening. The purpose of this ordinance is to protect the health, safety and general welfare of the citizens of the County and the Commonwealth of Virginia and Id prevent water from being rendered dangerous to the health of parsons living in the County. The specific purposes of the ordinance are to: A. Minimize the deterioration of state waters and waterways resulting from land disturbing actlvitias. B. Protect the safety and welfare of citizens, property owners, and businesses by minimizing the negetiue impacts or increased stormwater discharges from new land development and redevelopment C. Control non-point source pollution, erosion and sedimentation, protect stream channel functions, drainage, and facilitate natural recharge of groundwater. 0. Maintain the integrity of existing stream channels and networks tor their biological functions, (tanaga and natural recharge of groundwater. E. Protect the condtion of state waters tor aU reasonable uses and ecological functions. F. Provide for the long-term reaponsibiMty tor and maintenance of stormwater management fealties and best management practices. G. Integrate stormwater management and pokuhon control with other county ordinances, pmgrame, pokdaa. and comprehensive plan. H. Promote the long-term susteinabiaty of groundwater resources. The complete teat oflhe Owfcwnce is a ewfedale tor inspection at the County Ateninistrakon A Zoning Office. 290 Gay Street Washington. VA 22747 or at vraw.rappahannockcountyva.gpv. Further ntarmaion is Tinvlnble by caflng (540) 675-6330. All interested persons ate invited to attend and to make comment on any or all of these amendments or to mak such comments to the County Administration and Zoning Office, PO Bax 519, Wastengton, VA 22747. get my van and finish my delivery route.’ He called home and said he wouldn’t be home,” Beth said. “Gary drove us all the way to Roanoke. He took care of phone calls for us. He took care of the media,” she said. “He stayed the night with us and took us to the hospital.... He was this incredible friend, just incredible.” Then he volunteered to make the funeral arrangements and have Emily picked up at the hospital. Because Emily was an aspiring veterinarian, he suggested the idea that people donate money to the Rappahannock Animal Welfare League instead of sending flowers. "He did not leave our side for two days,” Beth said. “He was just amazing.” Ford still stops by to visit the Hilschers and see how they are, Beth said. “They’re great people they’re very special to me,” he said. “On a really, really bad day there was a great ray of sunshine,” Beth said. “I have no idea what we would have done if he wasn’t there.” E-mail the reporter at kallen@timespapers. com. PUBLIC HEARING PROPOSING TO AMEND THE RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY CODE CHAPTER 170, ZONING, RELATING TO PENALTIES FOR ZONING VIOLATIONS The Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors shall hold a public hearing to consider the following amendment to the Rappahannock County Code on Monday, January 7, 2008, at 7:00PM at the Courthouse in Washington, Virginia: Amend §170-138A to read as follows: Any person, whether owner, Who violates any provision of this chapter; or, Wha rrrrtn. tniilfrr, eranr way land, in violation of any site approved either under this chapter or Who’violates any provisions of Article 7, Chapter 22 of lltfe 15.2 of the Code of Virginia for which another penalty fe net 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 boor than $1,000. If the violation is rected at the tune of the violator to anate or remedy tne violation wishm a hat period established by the court. Failure to remove or abate a violation within the specified time period shall cnnntftafi a separate Misdemeanor offense punishable by a fine of not less than $10 aor Bare 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 ander 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 §15.2-2286 of the Code of Virginia. In the event future amendment to §15.22286 of the Code of Virginia allows for greater or additional penalties, then any such greater or additional penalties shad 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 bearing to be held on Wednesday, December 19, 2007 at 7.30PM 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. Frankie Hitt Day is getting closet, for there’s some Mihifw in the air. Christinas without you here with us, Frankie, can never possibly be the same. But we carry an Angel within our heart; one so precious, who has your name. An angel forever watching over you at Christinas time, and* all through the year. Although you can’t be here with us anymore, inside our heart, you are so very near There is no special present for you, wrapped up under our Christmas tree, for we have a greater gift to give to you; that gift is all the love you can still feel from us. As we count the blessing of the most important people in our lives and we find the peace that comes with counting a holiday of joy remembered and love shared. For love never dies, and the light will always shine in our hearts and home for you Frankie. We have this precious gift of you, and the memories and love will remain in our hearts forever Marry Christmas, Frankie We Love You Maiy Anna, Buster Winnie and bandy ... i- ' MORE EVENTS ONLINE... Rappnews.com Do You Want. Comfort, Quality, Dependability? ftrCrCIlllflDIUB Y m v * • . ■ 4 '' /. ' >'% - •' -y ■?./■ . 4 inars wnax our customers experience. >> ' H • ’ * " * * v-V** "Vi' V; - A,;. ' "i>'"' *».' "*.’i.-; APPLETON CAMPBELL -— INC.- >$ . 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All public bearings as required by this chapter shall be conducted in accordance with the following provisions: (1) No public hearing shall be held unless the required notice has been given in accordance with the provisions of Subsection B below. (2) All hearings shall be open to the public. Any person may appear and testify at such hearing, either in person or by mi authorized agent (3) (4) or agency. The hearing body shall be established by general rata and pwcdnw for the conduct of hearings. without having been rnmmwrf. The term "immuT refers to a time and place for completion. A opened for puhlic comment hv tb» n»inn« IT -1 toadatcuwMrtsin »i» te ■ doleinexcessof60days,i for such continued hearng in accordance with the Subsection B. below. If a hearing is concluded, but action is deferred untf a future date, no faewal further notirr ntfsninfehirtiaab h«fow> shall be required prior to action being takes, g a hu hf —wnfenent ts the Zia^Msywndhni a seeand writhnnetfoMa al by KahwHiui ■ hiliw +oB >■ (5) (« Joint public hearings may be held after public notice as set ftortl Subsection B below. If aneb jwg^fnMhbmhgsebdiHfcmfn nstiii need btgjoea by anyone haneeaghedyi whith ioMithiBi ~ **~—r Trrnnm hrrr itVr ini if thi Inman hiidial An action may be reconsidered only upon motion of a i with the prevatfing side on the original vote, which motion shaft be ■ at the same or immediately subsequent regular nmthi^ Action on a by Subsection B below ■an-eqaaHa-tnm-pmn-pris nation being reeansidereds unless such action is taken at the < meeting as the original action. Nn fWt hwg m m T~f *rj iir pnrtinnn nf thin il >■ Th onhjart rf Mm pAfcfcwli riMMMMWMMM W by wfcw> Eiuj ijgMh «*» rnfrrnu r tn Ihi ..pit.Bhni AMlh ■otiwi Tin biA' mny by wwhiw-fwwritt iMmi itujnmriictii This amendment shall be considered by the Rappahannock County Planning Commission at a public hearing to be held on Wednesday. December 19.2007 at 7:30PM at the Courthouse in Washington. Virginia. All interested persons are invited to attend and Id make comment on this amendment or to mail such comments to the County Administration tmd Zoning office. PO Box 519, Washington. VA 22747.

Editorial & Opinion December 20,2007 -Rappafyannortt iJctogEstablished 1877 An Independent Newspaper Published Every Thursday ARTHUR W. ARUNDEL, PUBUSHER Anita L Sherman, Editor Peter W. Arundel, President Bill Walsh, Executive Editor Jan Clatterbuck, Office Manager To Subscribe Phone (540) 675-3338 BY MAIL: $21 a year in Rappahannock County $27 a year elsewhere in the United States Back Copies: Recent 2 months, 50 cents Older copies to 1960, $5 (as available) Office: 249 Main Street, Washington, Va. Mailing address: P O. Box 59 Washington, Va. 22747-0059 Telephone (540) 675-3338 Fax: (540) 675-3088 e-mail: asherman@timespapera.com Hours: 8:30 a m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday Member, Audit Bureau of Circulations www.rappnews.com THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20,2007 Our View Yes, Virginia To the editor; I am eight years old. Some of my little friends say there is no Santa Claus. Papa says “If you see it in The Sun it’s so.” Please tell me the truth, is there a Santa Claus? Virginia OTOanlon 115 W. 95th Street Virginia, your little friends are wrong. They have been affected by the skepticism of a skeptical age. They do not believe except what they see. They think that nothing can be which is not comprehensible by their little minds. All minds, Virginia, whether they be men’s or children’s are little. In this great universe of ours man is a mere insect, an ant in his intellect, as compared with the boundless world about him, as measured by the intelligence capable of grasping the whole of truth and knowledge. Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus. He exists as certainly as love and generosity and devotion exist, and you know that they abound and give to your life its highest beauty and joy. Alas! How dreary would be the world if there were no Santa Claus. It would be as dreary as if there were no Virginias. There would be no childlike faith then, no poetry, no romance to mako tolerable this existence. We should have no enjoyment, except in sense and sight. The eternal light with which childhood fills the world would be extinguished. Not believe in Santa Claus! You might as well not believe in fames! You might get your papa to hire to watch in all the chimneys on Christmas Eve to catch Santa Claus, but even if they did not see Santa Claus coming down, what would that prove? Nobody sees Santa Claus, but that is no sign that there is no Santa Claus. The most real things in the world are those that neither children nor men can see. Did yon ever see fairies dancing on the lawn? Of course not, but that’s not proof that they are not there. Nobody can conceive or imagine all the wonders there are unseen and unseeable in the world. You tear apart the baby’s rattle and see what makes the noise inside, but there is a veil covering the unseen world which not the strongest man, not even the united strength of all the strongest men that ever lived, could tear part. Only faith, fancy, poetry, love, romance, can push aside that certain beauty and glory beyond. Is it ail real? Ah, Virginia, in all this world there is nothing else real and abiding. No Santa Claus! Thank God he lives, and he lives forever. A thousand years from now, Virginia, nay ten times ten thousand years from now, he will continue to makp glad the heart of childhood Editorial published in the New York Sun, September 21, 1897 Merry Christmas! For unto us a child is bom unto us, a son is given My name is Ryan Jenkins ' and I am the son of Adam and Angela Jenkins who live in Washington, Virginia. I was born on August 1 and the hospital has been my home since November 19.1 was first diagnosed with pneumonia but doctors soon discovered that I have something worse - SC ID (Severe Combined Immunodeficiency). On Tuesday, Dec! 18,1 was on a plane to Cincinnati, Ohio for a bone marrow transplant. I may have to stay there for several months. Please pray for me. The Governor's proposed budget lays out a reasonable approach for closing the funding shortfall in the current budget and modest expansions of programs in select areas for the upcoming biennial budget. Closing the Current Shortfall The Governor recommends a withdrawal of $261 million from the Rainy Day Fund to help close the current shortfall of $618 million. This withdrawal is appropriate given the current fiscal situation in Virginia. First, the fund is at its maximum balance and even after a withdrawal, it will be left with near record balances. Second, the Governor has already instituted cuts in state programs of approximately $300 million as part of his efforts to close the budget shortfall. Given that the alternative to not using the Rainy Day Fund is another round of cuts, it is appropriate to turn to the Rainy Day Fund. JffSWL tm’iwis CNTte®OWOIN J&.TW M «MT HERNE ElS /* And pray for my family and friends who love me. Some believe that I will need a special miracle. ' Can you help? Amy Jenkins is trying to raise money to help the family with their financial needs during this challenging time in the life of young Ryan. If you’d like to donate, please send a check to Adam or Angie Jenkins referencing Ryan and mail to: P.O. Box 516 Washington, Va. 22747 For more information, please feel free to phone Amy Jenkins at (540) 675-9991. There will be a benefit dance held on Dec. 29 at the Sperryville Fire Hall starting at 8 p.m. For information on that, phone Michelle Jenkins at (540) 987-9440 Thank you for your prayers and support. There when you need it The Forum Michael Cassidy Moreover, using the Rainy Day Fund now is appropriate because we might be in a recession. Those determinations are made after-the-fact. If we are not already there, there are strong signs that we are moving in that direction. As noted by Secretary of Finance Wagner, the latest monthly forecast by Global Insight puts the probability of a national recession at 40 percent. The revenue estimating committee in Maryland says that the risk of recession in Maryland is approaching 50 percent. Goldman-Sachs says that California, Nevada, and Florida are already in recession. Also, drawing down the Rainy Day Fund could, in a small way, help reduce the risk of recession, because it is stimulative fiscal policy. Cutting spending, on the other hand, takes dollars out of the economy at the very time it is in need of stimulus. The 2008-2010 Biennial Budget Given the tight fiscal picture that Virginia faces, the Governor’s proposals for new initiatives are similarly restrained. The bulk of new spending in areas such as health and human resources, for example, go to simply keeping up with enrollment ■ and inflation costs. The new initiatives for health care access expansion, early childhood education, foster care system improvements, and mental health services are targeted to areas well-recognized as needing improvement in the state. The bottom line is this: even though the budget is tight, decisions made today should not compromise tomorrow’s world. We should not cut schools, public safety, and health care today when there is a Rainy Day Fund available to help in times like this. Nor should we stop trying to improve schools, public safety, and health care tomorrow because of tight fiscal times today. , About The Commonwealth Institute The Commonwealth Institute for Fiscal Analysis provides credible, independent and accessible information and analyses of state fiscal issues with particular attention to the impacts on low- and moderate-income persons. Our products inform state fiscal and budget policy debates and contribute to sound decisions that improve the well-being of individuals, communities and Virginia as a whole. Statement by Michael Cassidy, Executive Director, the Commonwealth Institute on the Governor’s proposed budget A new approach to energy independence Overlooked in the discussion on global warming and renewable energy is the role local governments and their communities must play to reduce America’s huge dependency on foreign oil. Thanks to modem technology, household trash, commercial debris and other unusable discarded wastes can now be converted into energy that will produce sufficient amounts of electricity and bio-fuels to meet local needs. Unlike the old, polluting incinerator plants that bum waste to create electricity, the new technologies are pollution free and more efficient. In Fauquier County and the Town of Warrenton, Virginia, with the assistance of a federal loan guarantees, we are making plans through a public-private partnership to use this new technology in the very near future to achieve local energy inue peuuenee. a recently completed study, funded by USD A, confirms that it is technically feasible, economically viable and environmentally positive to have a small-scale biomass plant at our landfill for converting local trash and residues into electricity or biofuel and bio-dieseL Rather than continue to bury wastes that emit greenhouse gases, we hope to produce enough ethanol or electricity in a closed-loop, oxygen-deprived system to fuel every vehicle in the county or electrify every house and building in Warrenton with leftover for the county It is our goal to make this project the centerpiece of our Green initiative, which calls for a 50 percent reduction in our carbon footprint by 2020. This is an ambitious, but achievable goal. It is expected that the biomass plant or bio-refinery alone will eliminate over The Forum George Fteh Mayor Town of Warrantor 75.000 tons of greenhouse gases (GHG), which represents about 20 percent of the total GHG emissions in the County - and eliminate the need for 250.000 barrels of oil annually For a small community of 8.000 (Warrenton) and 65,000 (Fauquier County), these are significant numbers to achieve without resorting to severe energy conservation measures. In Virginia, we face a growing deficit of electricity generation. It is projected to be 4,000 MGW by 2012. Dominion Virginia Rwer would like to import this electricity, which will most likely be from a nonrenewable source, and carry it a long distance over new transmission towers and lines where it will be used to meet the growing demand both here and in higher-rate markets in the north. Implementation of such a plan would incur a huge capital and environmental cost to t.he state. A more sensible approach would be to create wastes-toenergy generation plants to serve the immediate customer. Such distributed generation would complement central power and it would be more reliable, higher quality and cheaper. It would reduce GHG emissions by avoiding long-distance transportation of power. And, it would make a community more sustainable and selfreliant by recycling discarded wastes and residues and, at the same tune, reduce its dependence on foreign oil or fossil fuels. The President and Congress have set ambitious goals (36 billion gallons of biofuels and at least 10% of the electricity from renewable sources). The Farm Bill and Energy Bill being worked out in Congress right now would set mandates for achieving these goals. In Virginia, where we are at less than 2 percent renewable electricity; for us to meet these standards, we would have to do it without tapping into our food supply. To date, there is a loud and angry opposition rising within the country against producing bio-fuels from crops such as corn and soybeans. In a recent UN report it was said that bio-fuels from crops are a “crime against humanity” that could lead us to “famine ” Bio-diesel, another source of energy, also faces problems since its principal feedstock, soybeans, has other competing uses. Importing palm oil to supplement domestic soybean oil - as the Europeans are doing - is contributing to a new debate: ecology versus fuel. Vast areas of natural forests are being cleared and converted for soy farms in the Amazon and oil palm plantations in Indonesia and Malaysia. Clearing the land for such farms is expected to release nearly 2 billion tons of carbon dioxide, a lot more than what is saved using the biodiesel that it will produce. Then there’s the liberal use of petroleum based pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers for cultivating soy and palm oil that will fill the air with tons more of greenhouse gases. In view of these facts, the answer seems clear. The wastes-to-energy program is the most feasible solution at this time. And with the new technology available, the program we plan to implement in Warrenton and Fauquier County can easily become the prototype for other communities to use as well. Letters to the Editor ■snst be cuhunt to the Rappahannock Ntm»>: signed and include the writer's telephone _ home address winch can be verified (not far pdUkstkek Due to space limitation's yahhahod tetters are subnet to abridgment far length, accuracy and danty For the a current issue may be published as a >). While un yoor views towards the Rappahannock Bar 59, Washington, Va. 22747 ' submitted via US. Mail, Fan (67S-3Q68) m ly i

Warrenton takes first step toward energy independence by Joe David Special to the Rappahannock News A 78-page study concluded recently that it was economically and technically possible for Warrenton and Fauquier County to convert unusable landfill trash into electricity and fuel by employing the latest gasification technology, According to the feasibility study just completed for Mayor George Fitch and the Town of Warrenton, this move will lead to local-level energy independence and rid the community of wastes and residues normally buried. EPA has been following the progress of Mayor Fitch’s project, which it wholeheartedly endorses. By applying new technology to reducing wastes and residues, local communities will be able to produce environmentally friendly energy at much higher yield than the traditional combustion or mass-bum technology, which EPA has long discouraged. Mayor Fitch plans to take different kinds of unusable wastes and residues, normally buned as landfill, and convert it into green electricity and fuel for his community. The biomass plant or bio-refinery will be located at the local landfill where it will process about 70,000 tons of household trash (municipal solid waste) and 30,000 tons of commercial debris annually normally buried each year. “Processing, rather than burying these wastes, will eliminate 75,000 tons of greenhouse gases emitted every year from the landfill sites,” Mayor Fitch said. “By eliminating such a large amount of GHG and by using renewable electricity and fuel, it should be possible to reduce our carbon footprint by 25 percent. Mayor Fitch believes that, what Warrenton does to become energy independent can be used as a template for other communities with landfill areas. And it could pave the way for revolutionizing how communities around the country supply electricity and fuel to their households and businesses. Elected officials across the country as well as international development organizations are watching closely the progress of the Warrenton project, because of its applicability to communities of any size including rural areas in developing countries. Decentralization of energy, according to a Senate Energy Committee report, will ultimately make the country more secure and help bring about the goal of energy independence. “Let’s turn our wastes from a liability into an asset by applying the latest technology to solving the energy issue,” Mayor Fitch said in conclusion. ntry Cafe Odch Christmas Eve PUBLIC HEARING PROPOSING TO AMEID THE RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY CODE CHAPTER 170, ZONING, RELATING TO TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITY EXEMPTIONS FROM REGULATION The Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors shaN hold a pubic hearing on Monday January 7, 2008, at 7:00PM at the Courthouse in Washington, Virginia, to consider the following amerabnent to the Zoning Chapter of the Rappahannock County Code: Amend Chapter 170 “ZOningT of the Rappahannock County Cods; as tatowK Amend $178-12 Exemptions, by adding a new section B, to read as iqikms, WH3 re-wnaring me uisnnQ SKnon d. as i#. : B- Exempted from the provisions of this chapter is any and ail equipment tor the transmission and reception of wireless broadband internet-based communication services, when such equipment is installed on property owned by a subscriber to such services, and when such equipment is mounted on existing structures or on single wooden utility poles which project no more than eighty (80) feet above existing grade. The antenna, reception and transmitter equipment exempted may only be used for the subscriber's reception, distribution or relay or for reception, distribution or relay to other subscribers in Rappahannock County or immediately adjacent counties. In no case shall this . exemption apply to microwave or other transmission of signal for end users in jurisdictions not immediately adjacent to Rappahannock County. This proposed amendment shall be considered by the Rappahannock County Planning Commission at a public hearing to be held on Wednesday December 19, 2007 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. Business in Brief RBA announces New County Directory and Redesigned Web Sites In January, the Rappahannock Business Alliance (RBA) will distribute The Rappahannock Directory, a handy reference modeled after the old Green Pages. This muchanticipated guide to local businesses, community organizations and governmental branches will be mailed to every post office box and physical address in the county. It will be in with other bulk mail, so please look carefully before throwing away your junk mail. You don’t want to lose this useful guide to Rappahannock County. RBA produced another brochure earlier this year called Rappahannock County, Virginia — A Visitor’s Guide. The brochure has been distributed to tourism and visitor centers, wineries, B&Bs, specialty shops, restaurants and many other venues around the state. Tourism professionals have praised the publication for its easy readability, colorful art and photographs and interesting articles. Visitor feedback has also been very positive. If any shops or businesses have run out of brochures for county visitors and guests, please contact RBA RBA also updated its web sites in 2007. Rappcova.com and Sperryville.net highlight, businesses and services available here in the county. Following the format of the two RBA-produced brochures, the web sites showcase the county’s many shops, galleries, inns, restaurants and services with beautiful photos, a nice design and easy navigation. Click on the link in the top navigation bar to the new online version of Seasonal Car Cara Package: ONLY $29.99* - Lube - OH - Fear - Rotate Tires - Test Battery - Top-off Under Hood Fluids - Exarmne at Betts and Hoses - Brake Inspection ‘ Up to 5 qts. 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In an effort to provide consistent information to locals and visitors, both web sites have the same content. Sperryville.net is currently the number one hit cm Google. We are hoping that rappcova.com will have the same success very soon. RBA encourages area businesses and groups with web sites to link to the two RBA web sites from their web site. This cross-linking will help raise the profile with search engines of RBA’s web sites and the sites of the businesses and groups linked to RBA’s sites. RBA thanks the businesses, organizations and advertisers for their support of our updated publications and websites. We look forward to working with our existing members and meeting many new members in 2008. Please contact RBA regarding membership and advertising opportunities, both on the websites currently and in upcoming publications. 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Classes will let out at 1 p.m. Rappahannock County Elementary School (RCES) will hold parent-teacher conferences on Jan. 31 from 2-5 p.m. and . 6-8 p.m. Rappahannock County High School (RCHS) will hold staff development activities that afternoon and parent-teacher conferences later in February. Where are RCHS grads today? Class of 2007 Evan Shankle’s family reports that he is an Eagle Scout and finishing his first semester at Ferrum College. RCPS calendar Dec. 19-4 p.m., JP girls’ and boys’ basketball, Home vs. Signal Knob; 6:45 p.m., RCES PTO meeting; 7 p.m., wrestling vs. William Monroe High School. Dec. 20 - 10 ajn., CCLC pre-K Mother Goose Buddies to RCES; 7 p.m., RCHS winter concert, high school auditorium; Lee Jackson scholarship due and Jan. 15-deadline college applications due to Mr. Gochenour. Dec. 21 - Early release at 1 pjn. for winter holiday; 2:30 pjn., JP girls’ and boys’ basketball at Mountain View Christian Academy; 6:15 pjn/7:30 p.m., boys’ JV/varsity basketball, Home vs. Page. Dec. 22 - Winter holiday begins, all locations and the Rapp-fitness Center dosed. Dec. 26 - SAT registration deadline for January SAT. Dec. 27 - 6:15 pjn., JV and varsity girls’ basketball, Home vs. Luray. Dec. 28-6 p.m., JV and varsity boys’ basketbsdl, Home vs. Luray. Dec. 31 - U.S. JCI Senate Foundation scholarship must be postmarked by this date. Jan. 2 - Classes resume. Wakefield Country Day School Wakefield Country Day School celebrates Christmas Angels, wise men, shep herds and reindeer were but a few of the visitors to Wakefield Country Day School (WCDS) last Thursday evening. Led by WCDS’s music teacher Regine Roger, instrumental music teacher Mark Moccio and accompanied by pianist Emma Sue Amos, the music department presented “Christmas Around the World” for the listening pleasure of a standing-room-only crowd of parents and friends on Dec. 13. Students in kindergarten through seventh grade sang, joined at different points by the Wakefield band and the upper school’s show choir, the Wakefield Singers. The evening’s festivities opened with Joy to the World, and included such favorites as O’ Christmas Tree, Deck the Halls, Mele Kalikimaka, White Christmas, Silent Night, and Silver Bells. Eight students win writing awards This year, eight WCDS students had winning entries in the Samuels Library holiday writing contest: Grace Seaborn, Kathryn Phillippe, Tatumn Vaught, Monica Marciano, Brier Clough, Torri Sanders, Rachel Paulish, and Audrey Speer. Chappell gets an earful at Concerned Taxpayers meeting By Kevin Allen Rappahannock News Staff Writer The Concerned Taxpayers of Rappahannock County held its second meeting Dec. 12. The gathering attracted a dozen attendees, including Schools Superintendent Dr. Robert Chappell. Chappell went to the meeting at the Rappahannock County Library, where he listened to complaints about the public schools’ expanding budget, shrinking enrollment and the manner in which School Board meetings are conducted. Tom Junk, a Sperryville resident who organized the group, encouraged everyone to request a printed version of the full school budget to study the numbers. But Junk said Concerned Taxpayers is not just about school spending. He said the group should scrutinize all questionable spending authorized by the county government. He gave the examples of a potential regional-jail agreement with Shenandoah and Warren counties and the $50,000 approved by the Board of Supervisors to fight Dominion Virginia Power’s plan for a new transmission corridor in the county. He also complained that School Board members do hot answer citizen questions at their monthly meetings, “The process at the School Board is so frustrating,” he said. “I don’t think Rappahannock is so large that you can’t engage the public and answer their questions.” Most people would be satisfied with honest answers, he said, but citizens grow skeptical when they don’t get a response at meetings. Chappell encouraged the group to help the school pro cure more state tunaing by lowering the county’s local composite index, which is the state’s measurement of a county’s ability to pay for school costs. Right now, Rappahannock’s is as high as it can be at 0.8, which means the county is responsible for paying roughly 80 percent of its public school costs. Chappell’s hope is that a change in state law will help that situation. A law that allows school districts with fewer than 350 students to share services with other counties, and lower their “ability to pay” in the eyes of the state, should be raised to apply to districts with fewer than 1,200 students, he said. He encouraged the group to contact Del. Todd Gilbert, R-15th, and Sen. Mark Obenshain, R-26th, to support the initiative in the General Assembly. Chappell also talked about plans to organize a citizen caravan to Richmond in February to show support for the measure. “I commend [School Board Accolades Moore graduates Adrianne Harris Moore of Washington, Va., graduated from Junes Madison University in Harrisonburg, Va., on December Adrianne received a Bachelor of Science degree in Sociology She is the daughter of Chuck and Diane Moore and a 2003 graduate of Rappahannock County High Thomas Robert Pendleton named to Dean’s List at the Savannah College of Art and Design Thomas Robert FVndleton of Castleton was named to the dean’s hst at the Savannah College of Art and Design in Savannah, Ga., for foil quarter 2007. Full-time undergraduate students who earn a grade point average of 3.5 or above for the quarter receive recognition on the dean's hst. FVndleton is an Interactive Design/Came Development major About the Savannah College of Art and Design Named one of Kaplan s “25 cutting-edge schools with an eye toward the future * the Savannah College of Art and Design is a private, nonprofit, accredited institution with locations in Atlanta and Savannah, Ga., and in Lacuete, France. member] Wes Mills and Dr. Chappell for trying to change things at the state level, but realistically it’s not going to happen,” Junk said, noting that the state is already facing a budget deficit. “There’s no incentive for the state to give poor Rappahannock another $500,000 to $1 million” “I take the position we shouldn’t quit,” Chappell answered. Flint Hill resident Roger Cordani told Chappell that he is disappointed with what seems to be an unwillingness by the schools to cut costs. “These people in Rappahannock County are having a bad time, they’re traveling farther to work, fuel costs have gone up, food prices have gone up 35 to 40 percent in the grocery store,” Cordani said. Taxes benefit the schools, but at the expense of what families have at home, he added. It 1 did my business like that school is run, and hired people when business is down, I wouldn’t be in business very long,” Cordani said. Chappell said school administrators are considering the possibility of cutting costs. Junk said he’s been following the school’s enrollment numbers for several years. He expects enrollment to continue to decrease from about 940 this year to 900 in the next six years or so. Enrollment peaked at about 1,100 in the 1970s, he said. He said student-teacher ratio in 1998-99 school year was 17 to 1 and now it’s 12 to 1. Several teaching positions could be eliminated at the schools, while still maintaining a healthy studentteacher ratio, he said. Concerned Taxpayers will meet again at 7 p.m. on Jan. 9 at the Rappahannock County Library. For more information, contact Tom Junk at 987-8617 or dzjtlj@msn.com. E-mail the reporter at kallen@timespapers.com.

Panthers quizzed out? By Christine Krapf Special to the Rappahannock News Dave Naser did not hide his disappointment with his Rappahannock County High School Scholastic Bowl team. George Mason, the defending Group A state champion, handed the Panthers their worst loss of the season, 240135, Monday night in Falls Church. Sure, all of Rappahannock County*s losses have come this season to George Mason. But each time the two have played, the Mustangs get better and dominate the Panthers. “Fm not happy. Is it okay not to be happy” Naser said after his Panthers ran their record to 10-3 this season. “I was disappointed in the lack of participation. We had half of our players there, and we just fell to the pressure of playing George Mason at their facility.” Naser pointed out that the Panthers dropped the season opener to the Mustangs, who have not lost a district match in three years, 190-180. The reason why Naser was embarrassed about his team’s performance was because Shawn Pickrell, the gentleman who develops all the questions for the state’s Scholastic Bowl matches, serves as quizmaster of the George Mason-Rappahannock showdown. “I think a lot of factors made our kids lose their cool,” Naser said. “We’re fighting for second place now in the Bull Run District.” The Panthers were without regular starters, senior Colleen Daly and sophomore Brittany Rappahannock schools lose mowing service to drought By Matt Pelkey Rappahannock News Staff Writer The rain didn't come. The grass didn’t grow. Bobby Graves Site Works folded. . Now • Rappahannock schools need to find someone to mow their fields in the spring. This past summer’s drought scorched much of the nation, with southeastern states suffering the most extreme conditions. Rappahannock County was among the areas hit, and the impact can be found in the search for a new lawn care service for the elementary and high school. Bobby Graves, 43, started mowing the athletic fields for Rappahannock schools in the summer of 2005. He took care of the old football field at the high school, as well as the baseball, softball and soccer fields at the elementary school. The schools were one of many jobs he had lined up for his one-man business, Bobby Graves Site Works, which he started about six years ago. He did commercial and residential lawn service, mowing, landscaping and seeding. But Bobby Graves Site Works is no more, and Graves, who spent almost his entire life in Culpeper, has moved to North Carolina, where he works as a project manager for a construction company. “Everything kinda folded about three months ago,* Graves said in a phone interview. Graves mowed the schools’ fields through the fall this year, but at that point he was already in the hole. “1 had to finish out the year with what 1 had,” he said. Because of the drought, he said, be lost job alter job. Graves said he saw his business decline from more than 50 jobs a week to just a few more than five. He said it was about midsummer when he started seeing the effects of the drought. “If I wanted to mow and mow dust, 1 could mow all day long* he said. And the rain that he needed never came. “When you go just about four months without receiving any money from any clients because you’re not mowing any grass, you know...,* he said “It went too long for me to pull myself hack up out of it* Graves said that on top of the drought, a shaky building market further cut away at his client base. “The people started losing their jobs arid I started losing Sm MOWING, Page AA t Clatterbuck. Some of the substitutes had prior commitments or were ill. “This is a team sport,” Naser added. “If I don’t have a whole team, it’s hard to guarantee results.” The only bright spot of Monday night’s trip to George Mason was that the Panthers rolled to a 250-100 win over Manassas Park. “Beating Manassas Park was definitely the bright note of the night,” Rappahannock Coun'ty junior captain A.J. Collins said. “But we can’t afford to make mistakes like we did against high caliber teams like George Mason.” The Panthers play their final regular season match Jan. 7 at Clarke County. The district tournament is Jan. 19 also at Clarke County. <v .5 WMIVHd MS Miff* «|I«(S SW< '' GIVE OUR HOLIDAY GIFT CARDS. ALWAYS TOE PERFECT PRESENT! I Give them the gift of choice! Gift cards in denominations of $5-$1000. Available at alt stores. SALE 14.99 18K gold over sterling silver with semi-precious stones. 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Holiday packages delivered to seniors Rappahannock Senior Center 603 Mt. Salem Avenue Washington, VA 22747 540-675-2615 rappahannock_ns@first netva.com Hours: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Thursday. By Matt Pelkey Rappahannock News Staff Writer Fifty-six large bags bulging with goodies were shuttled through the county last Thursday. Volunteers unloaded the bounties at senior citizens’ doorsteps, delivering a holiday assortment of food, necessities and presents. About a dozen volunteers showed up at the Washington fire house on Thursday afternoon to pile grapefruits, apples, pasta and other foods in heavyduty grocery bags. They dropped in basics such as paper towels, and topped it all off with wrapped holiday presents. “I think it’s a great thing to do,” said Linda Brady, as she put loaves of bread in the bags. Canned items for the drive were collected during the month of November at donation boxes throughout the county, and fresh fruits and vegetables were purchased just before the food was delivered with monetary contributions. Waterpenny Farm in Sperryville supplied kale right out of the garden. In about two hours the volunteers had filled the bags and then set out to deliver them, bringing them to county elders from the senior center as well as those who receive home-deliv ered meals. “It’s always a blessing to get... a gift,” said Darcy Canton, who organized the drive. Canton is a supervisor with the Rappahannock Senior Center in Washington. The center’s parent group, the Rappahannock Rapidan Community Services Board, and local senior citizen programs Aging Together and the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program sponsored the drive. The drive is in its second year and has expanded since last holiday season. Canton would like to see it grow even further, but she notes that may BaraascTferant BuJc&TepsEa. Daalar#1612 The price on the tag is the price ycupewL GMC ^^ShMgyAm,miTgto,Vhgtaii 540^75541® 800^6377 iiriato^|n4iarrtsadtaocin Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Matt Pelkey GOOD FORTUNE: Linda Brady prepares bags of goddies for Rappahannock seniors. be difficult. “I would love to expand it, but I need help.” The senior center also provides meals and social activities for elders in the comity. In the coming months the center wfill host Bible study groups, craft activities, bingo and musical performances. E-mail the reporter at mpelkey@timespapers.com. A Most Unusual Riding Shop. tLast Minute Shopping? “ ' aFew j V-'i Free Gift Wrapping Order online at www.oldhabit.com / ick up at the store y# Wed-Fri 10-7 \ Sat 10-6 • Sun 12-4 8363 West Main St.. Marshall IPP HOURS: Monday Thru Friday 9-4 Saturday 9-5 Hillside Motors #2 TRUCK CENTER -540-743-3909Home of Guaranteed Financing Over 100 Trucks, Cars. SUVs, Scooters and 4 Wheelers In Stock • Also A Large Selection of Commercial Vehicles - Dumps & Utility.Trucks 1/2 ton to 1 ton. 2WD & 4x4’s. Gas & Diesel Trucks from 96-07 We Should Have the Truck You Need For Almost Any Job. Buy Here - Pay Here - We Finance - Weekly - Bi-Weekly’ We don't just work here. We live here. • Convenient local office • Money-saving discounts • Low down payments • Monthly payment plans • 24-hour service and claim • Coverage available by ph< Local Office 540-785-0022 v t— : • ■ v -.» «v* •* •»■- tttf r

• Classifieds/B8-B10 Countryside b December 20, 2007 www.rappnews.com Helping hands for the holidays “Shop with a Deputy” celebrates 12 years By Matt Pelkey Rappahannock News Staff Writer Christmas came early this year for some county youngsters. This past Saturday morning the Rappahannock County Sheriff’s Office held its 12th annual “Shop with a Deputy” day. Uniformed offi A HANDFULL: Deputy Kollette Henry has her hands full of holiday presents. nuLiuAY bMiLtb: uapt. Jett brown, wno nas organised the “shop with a deputy” day for years takes a second for a laugh. cers — as well as firefighters, teachers and bus drivers who had volunteered for the event — piled nearly 50 kids into a caravan complete with squad cars and set out for Kmart in Front Royal. Each of the mostly elementaryschool-age children was paired up with an adult and alloted $100. They rushed through the aisles, crossing off items on paper Christmas lists. Winter jackets, sweaters, shoes and socks were tossed into shopping carts. A bicycle, a fishing pole and a Harry Potter DVD were snatched from the store shelves. The trip was intended to lend a helping hand to families who might have trouble affording gifts during the holidays. The officers encouraged the kids to spend most of their money on necessities, with about $30 saved for toys. Capt. Jeff Brown, of the sheriff’s office, organized the event. He said mat mis year nas Deen especially tough for some families because of the economic downturn, and many signed up for the shopping trip. “I’ve had more requests this year than I’ve ever had,” he said. Funds for the event were raised mostly from individuals in the community. But Brown said that a day shopping with the officers provides more than just holiday presents for the kids. “They get to see the positive side of the police,” he said. “And they have a lot of fun.” After shopping, the gifts were LoaifedV into a pickup truck and ~hatllBd to the Washington Baptist Church. They were wrapped by a roomful of volunteers and then dropped off at the Washington Fire Hall, where the officers and kids had headed for a hearty breakfast. Also waiting for the kids at the fire hall were food baskets — which were overflowing with 20-pound turkeys, fruit and canned vegetables — and Santa Claus. E-mail the reporter at mpelkey@timespapers.com. Rappahannock News Staff Photos Matt Pelkey. IT’S A WRAP: Beth Gall, a ninth-grade teacher at Rappahannock County High School, wraps gifts. REACHING UP: Court security officer Charlie Sher helps pull down a shirt for inspection. Angler with local ties makes a splash By Kevin Allen Rappahannock News Staff Writer A man who caught his first fish in the Rush River is moving up in bass fishing’s professional ranks. Mike Hall finished 10th this year in* the Northern region of tne FLW Outdoors Stren series - a number of bass-fishing tournaments hosted around the nation. That accomplishment puts the 54-year-old Annandale resident among the top fishermen in the United States, and gives him an automatic placement in next year’s professional tour. Mike grew up in Annandale, but began coming out to Rappahannock County when his parents, Ivan and Hazel, bought a 26-acre farm near Sperryville some 48 years ago. Mike’s parents still live on what they named bperryvule f aims, and Ivan can soli be seen alongside U.S. 211 near Old Hollow selling produce during warm months. “I really developed my love of fishing down there in the trout streams, like the Rush River and the Thornton River,” Mike told the Rappahannock News. “My father really instilled a love of fishing in my brother and I. I’d say some of our fondest memories revolve around times when we were fishing with our dad.” Mike began bass fishing in tournaments in 1983 as part of a club in Northern Virginia. In some tournaments, he was competing against more than 200 other fishermen. He quickly established himself as one of the area’s best, winning the Commonwealth Bass masters tournament during his first year. Ivan noticed his son’s talent and challenged him to move beyond the amateur level. Mike said he remembers in 1987 his father asked him, “Son, are you gonna be a big fish in a small pond or are you going to go out in the big pond with the pros?" Mike decided to jump into the big pond. In the past few years, he has fished in 72 tournaments in locations as close as the Rjtomac River and as for away as Florida, Michigan and Ifexas. His first major win came in the Everstart Tournament in August 2005 i 1 Photo courtesy ot Mike Hall Mike Hall got his start fishing on the Rush River when he was 6 years old. Now, he ranks as one of America’s best bass fishermen. on the Fbtomac. He won $9,400 and a boat after catching more than 53 pounds of bass. In July of this year, he caught 50 pounds of bass en route to a ninth-place finish on the Potomac. In September, he placed 14th at a tournament on the Hudson River in New York. It takes a lot of determination to work up to the professional level, Mike said. It also took some of his own money to travel to tournaments. “You’re going to be on your own nickel to a certain point,” he said. “You really have to have a lot of passion to do it, and you have to have the skill,” Mike explained. “If you don’t have the skill, you’re really gonna have it handed to you, because these guys are really the world’s best.” Mike set a goal three years ago to transition from his naval engineering job to full-time professional fishing by 2008. In about six months - right on schedule - he’ll do it. Mike plans to retire from the U.S. Navy in July to concentrate on his fishing career. “I’ve been working on my fishing skills for a long time,” he said. “When my children were younger, I put the priority on my family. So I’ve put the razor’s edge back on my fishing skills these last few years. “I’ve always wanted to be a worldclass fisherman, one to be role models for kids,” he continued. “What my life’s dream is - and I’ve finally achieved it - is to be a top professional in fishing and to work with the younger people, to help them learn solid file values.” Mike fished with his son and daughter when they were children. Now that they are in their 20s, he participates in events such as Family Fishing Day to help more children learn about fishing. “There are lot of things that have to be dealt with out there [while fishing],” he said. “It teaches children how to overcome obstacles. It's a game of rewards. I think the most rewarding trips are those with children involved and family.” Mike also hopes to organize his own professional fishing team to bring into the FLW Outdoors circuit. He said most teams have about three fishermen. Ideally, he added, a company from Virginia would be their sponsor. “It’s a great opportunity,” he said. “I think this is a growing sport, the fan base is growing by leaps and bounds, and I believe there are opportunities for businesses to get involved as well." Fans often come out in boats to watch tournaments, Mike said, and bleachers are set up around the areas where the fish are weighed at larger tournaments. His wife, Teresa, comes to tournaments to cheer him on whenever she can, he said. “More and more busmesses are realizing, to wrap a bass boat with their logos, they get a lot of exposure through the Internet and TV.” he said. “It's following the path that NASCAR has taken ” Professional fishing is also begin uing iuiilusv leagues, use uiose in pro baseball, basketball and football. Fans can visit www. fantasy fishing, com and select their team of 10 professional fishermen for six tournaments. Hall and other pros were interviewed about their fishing preferences for the FLW Fantasy Fishing league. The information was compiled to help fans assemble their teams. If a fan's selected pros fish well, he or she wall have a chance to win prizes. Fantasy fishing is free to play, and the winners will win cash, boats, vehicles, gift cards and more worth a total of $1.7 million. “I believe this is going to be a big opportunity for the fans to get involved,” Mike said. “It's going to be a phenomenal wav for them to learn and I think it's going to be a lot of fun." Check out Mike Hall's fishing statistics as well as more photos at www.mikehallfishing.L-om. E-mail the reporter at kallent&ti me spapers. com.

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She was rounded up and swam to the mainland and was sold at the annual wild pony auction held by the Chincoteague Fife Department. ....................————————— — — ! Holiday Horse Cake \ I Preheat oven to 350 degrees. ! Grease and flour two 9-inch lager | cake pans. I I Si ft together: | 2 J/4 cups flour (white or whole j wheat, or combination) ) I M2 cup sugar 3 1 teaspoon baking powder | . 3 teaspoons salt I I cup whole oats (uncooked * Qudl;<;r oats or rolled horse oat< | depending on if iyou are serving j this stnctlg to horses or would ? like to taste the cake gourself — choose Quaker oats if humans will be joining the party) Beat together: M2 cup shortening 2e96s „ 1 cup milk dry and wet ingredients together. Pour into two pans and bake for 35-40 minutes. \Nhen cake is cool, top with molasses, diced carrots or apple slices. nenry wrote a senes of books about Misty and her foals, all of which were illustrated by Middleburg artist Wesley Dennis. Misty lived out her twilight years at Hetties farm, and the author created this horse cake recipe. It lends itself to a Christmas-time celebration as well as a birthday party: the serves 8 hungry horses or 12 people. Cooked with “regular” oats, the cake is folly edible by humans and can be enjoyed Christmas morning in the stable by human and equine revelers. . —By Betsy fhrker Area Churches Shiloh Baptist Pastor: Rev. Michael Tinsley Sr. Services 1st & 3rd Sunday Sunday: Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship service 11 a.m. F. T. Baptist Pastor: Dan Yowell Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship 11 a.m. Trinity Episcopal Rector: Rev. Jennings W. Hobson Ifl Thursday: Contemplative Prayer 7 a.m. Sunday: Holy Eucharist I 8 a.m. Holy Eucharist II 9:15 a.m. . Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Morning Prayer II - Christmas Pageant 11:00 a.m. Monday: Dec. 24-5 p.m. - Holy Eucharist II Tuesday: Dec. 25-10 a.m. - Holy Eucharist II Promise Land Baptist Pastor: Herbert Johnson Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 am. First Baptist Pastor: Rev. Dr. Wendell R. Grant Services: First and third Sundays 11 a.m. Church School: First and third Sundays 9:45 a.m. Bible Study: Wednesday 7-8 p.m. April through August St. Peter's Catholic Parish Pastor: Fr. Robert J. DeMartino Masses: Saturday Vigil. 5:30 p.m. Sunday. 8:30 and 10 a.m. Hoiy Days of Obligation call 675-3432 Weekdays Tuesday-Saturday, 8:30 a.m. Confessions. 4.30-5 p.m., Saturday, after masses Forest Grove Baptist Pastor: Mark DeAngelis Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Contemporary service the last Sunday of each month Macedonia Baptist Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.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 URIC - 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 10:15a.m., Bible Study on Sunday at 2 p.m. Washington Baptist Pastor: Rev. Philip Bailey Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Monday: Christmas Eve Candlelight Service 7 p.m. Wednesday: Men’s Discipleship Class 7 p.m. Thursday: Adult Choir 7 p.m. Chester Gap Baptist Pastor: Rev. David Johnson Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Sunday Worship 11 a.m. Evening Worship 6:00 p.m. Tuesday: Bible Study 7 p.m. Massanova Pentecostal Pastor: Rev. L. D. Savage Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Youth 5:45 p.m. Evening Worship 7 p.m. Tuesday: Worship 7 p.m. Hopewell Baptist Church Pastor-Elect: Rev. Garry Brown Associate pastor: Rev. 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Oui^ fl GaltauMjipy Ann iVL Gallaway Attorney X Counsellor-at-Law 15 Garrett St. Varrentoa, VA 20156 540-349-4100 * 540-347-1006 fax) tatUtirtfigiimrmllmmmj/t.cmm (2<%UMtUf The Family Restaurant <IW-A Main Street PO Bo* a?b Washington, Va 22747 5411-675-10*6 Eju-ciknt Food at Xftunlabie Pnces David Huff Ovkner I l Horn: Mul-Sol 8 id 8 p m. Sunday a day o# rm The Marshall Agency, Inc. General Insurance Maui St.. Marshall. VA 1-800-293-4709 j/amous horsewomen ofQ/\ irginia effacing ^&ci\ <£u ariti Francis Marion Bush Last minute gifts, Part II ‘Famous Horsewoi filled with Virginia racing stories II en By Betsy Parker Rappahannock News Staff Writer A recent release by Midlothian author Francis Marion Bush makes it in just under the wire for late Christmas gifts, a fitting photo finish for the Thoroughbred racing coffee table book. Published by central Virginia’s Dementi Milestone Publishing, “Famous Horsewomen of Virginia: Their Stories With Horse Racing” features the tales of 23 Virginia women involved in the racing industry including several local equestriennes. The late Eve Prime Fout of The Plains is on the book’s cover. Others featured include former Virginia Racing Commission chair Robin Traywick Williams; Secretariat’s owner Penny Tweedy; “Seabiscuit” author Laura HiUenbrand; legendary breeder Marion duPont Scott; Thoroughbred owner Nellie Cox; and veterinarian Dr. Olive Britt. “It’s exciting and a tremendous honor to be in the same book with such legendary horsewomen,” Williams told the Goochland Gazette. “Tm thrilled to be included in the same breath with any of them.” Bush grew up around Thoroughbred racing in his native Kentucky. He lives in Midlothian but keeps his hand in the racing industry with a few broodmares. He serves on the Virginia Thoroughbred Association Breeders’ Fund committee. Bush also authored “Paul Mellon; Visionary of the Turf’ in 2006, an in-depth look at the life of the late Upperville philanthropist and Thoroughbred owner-breeder. “Famous Horsewomen" explores the accomplishments of women in the Thoroughbred industry and shares a few of their stories from horse racing and beyond. Bush said that his lifelong interest in racing led h™ to believe an “opportunity existed to tell the wonderful stories of women who have made a difference.” Publisher Wayne Dementi, who is based in Manakin Sabot, said the book was a natural. “There are so many stories to tell," he said. “And the photographs in it are stunning A real winner* The book retails fer $24.96 and is available at tack shops or by contacting publisher Dementi at (804) 3634)160. Help us nose out the news As has become standard, this is the time of year to look ahead to the approaching competition and riding seasons. And, as has become standard, this is the place for us to ask for your' help in unearthing Fauquier’s horse news. The Fauquier Times-Democrat remains the only mainstream newspaper with a dedicated Horse and Field Sports section, an award-winning part of the local county weekly that gives it an unmistakable Horse Country flair. But the news does not emanate strictly from within — we need your help to nose out the news. Here are some guidelines to help you help us throughout 2008 and beyond: • Sporting Calendar: This section is the most popular, most indispensable part of the section, both for competitors an{* for spectators. We need your help getting the word out: please send competition calendars as soon as your stable or organization decides dates. For planning purposes, area horsemen find it an invaluable resource to be able to log onto our Web site and search the entire 2008 horse sports calendarcontaining all the events, big and small Send datng as goon as possible. • Horses and IVople briefs: We need to know the news: Some information tidbits float through the Horse Sports desk here in Warrenton, and we’re out and about looking for stories, but, really, readers are our best resource. If you or your neighbor or friend has done something great, or you know something interesting that we might miss, call or e-mail. We aren’t mind readers: Brag a little. Tell us what you’ve done or what you’ve won. That’s the way we can completely report the news. • Features: New in town? Have a great business idea? Horses winning prizes? Tell us. Again, we aren’t able to attend each and every event in the region, and we definitely can’t read your minds. If you or your horses, or someone you know, is performing well, say so. The Horse Sports department is always looking for story ideas. • Photos: Any time you have a great photo idea (a den with baby foxes this spring, say, or a horse who does a tridr on command) let us know. We’re alwavs able to come record the lighter side of the news. • First foals A popular part of our late wmter-early spring papers, we’re all ears to hear about who’s having a baby — baby horse, that is. Call as soon as your mare is approaching her due date: well be ready to come and take photos; well for the first 10 foals bora in the area. Just let us know. • Your turn: Have something to say? We’re always lnnUrtg for new voices for columns or commentary, or try your haw** at reporting. The horse sports staff is ready and able to help guide you if you are interested in writing or photography • More: Fauquier’s horse region is full of interesting people and places. Send us your story ideas — that’s the way we build the award-winning Horse and Field Sports section — with your help. Contact section editor Betsy Parker at the Warrenton by phone anytime — 1540) 347-4222, or via e-mail — bparker@timespapers.com. Want more? More complete Horse and Field found weekly in the Fauquier Times-OemocratTAlso Friday's Fauquier Weekend for breaking horse Stories are also online at

All submissions in Upcoming Events must be received by 3 p.m. on Mondays in order to be included in the next edition of the paper. Send email to Jan Clatterbuck at jclatterbuck@timespapers.com Please be sure to include a name and telephone number for information. Upcoming Events lists individual and/or group community items sponsored by non-profits or for charitable purposes. If you are an individual and/or business and your event is for profit-making purposes, there is a fee charged. Please email Stephanie Heflin at sheflin@timespapers.com or phone her at (540) 347-4222. Super Sitters Workshop Rappahannock County 4-H is offering a Super Sitters’ workshop. This program is geared to teach 12 to 19-year -olds how to become great babysitters. Participants will learn skills to help them work well with children of various ages and abilities, hyper or unhappy children, knowing when to call the parents, safety concerns, knowing what to charge per hour, and learning a bag of tricks that they can take with them to any babysitting job. Plus, any parent would be excited to hire someone who has taken this workshop. This workshop is FREE for anyone 12-19 years of age. Once we have at least five people interested in participating, we will schedule a Sat. for participants to meet for one six hour day. If you would like more information about this workshop, please call Jenny Kapsa, 4-H Coordinator, at the Extension office at 540-675-3619. Holiday Food Drive at Gray Ghost Vineyards Gray Ghost is sponsoring a holiday food drive to benefit the Culpeper Food Closet. All non-perishable food and monetary donations qualify you for a drawing to receive free tickets to one of Gray Ghost’s popular events! Winners will be contacted by phone and the tickets will be mailed. Gray Ghost is located at 14706 Lee Highway in Amissville and can be contacted at 540-937-4869. Norway Spruce Trees for sell Hearthstone’s self-serve Christmas Tree Stand is now open in the school parking lot, featuring beautiful Norway Spruce trees donated by Moosehill Farm. Trees are $40 each. All proceeds go to Hearthstone. For more information call the school office at 540-987-9212 Dec. 20: RCHS Winter Concert On Thursday, Dec. 20, at 7 p.m., the Rappahannock County High School Bands, conducted by Director Matt Yonkey, will perform their Winter Concert in the high school auditorium. This much-anticipated event will include a holiday performance by the concert band, followed by an intermission, and concluding with a special performance by the jazz band. Seasonal refreshments will be provided in the lobby during intermission by the Band Boosters. The public is cordially invited to attend this admission-free event. Prior to the performance, the lobby will be open beginning at 6 p.m. for the annual Holiday Raffle put on by the Band Boosters. This raffle will offer theme baskets and trays, providing a tremendous opportunity to support the band and do a little holiday shopping at the same time. Baskets and trays from previous years have included themes such as Bath and Body, Automotive, Movie Night, Teen Date, Gourmet Breakfast, Pet, Coffee, Reading, and scented candles. Raffle tickets will be available to pur- ’ chase and the winners will be announced following the concert. December 20: RappFLOW Monthly Meeting Please join all RappFLOWers on Dec. 20 from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. for some lively and informative holiday cheer at RappFLOW’s regular monthly meeting at the Sperryville Schoolhouse on Rt. 211 in Sperryville. We will highlight the progress of RappFLOW and its partners in watershed protection in 2007 and explore our goals for 2008. Of course, holiday refreshments will be available! Please come to learn about and share our enthusiasm for and commitment to the gifts of Rappahannock County’s streams, rivers, and watersheds. Volunteers are needed and welcome, so please come! Dec. 21: Annual Lantern Walk On Friday, December 21, Hearthstone School will have its annual Lantern Walk, led by Nursery/Kindergarten teacher Kitty Keyser. The walk is in celebration of the Winter Solstice. On the longest night of the year, the group will carry lighted lanterns into the darkness, as a reminder that even on the longest, darkest night we carry our Love-Light within us. The group will sing songs about Light and visit people in Little Washington. Anyone who would like to come is welcome. The group will meet in Little Washington at the fountain near the Episcopal church at 5 p.m. Please dress appropriately for the weather. Dec. 21: Acoustic Christmas Special Live music is back at the Blue Rock Inn! Celebrate the Christmas spirit and stop by to hear Everyone But Pete and Envy Insane this Friday evening. See you thereICover is $5.00. Phone (540) 987-3190. Dec. 29: Benefit dance for Baby Ryan Four-month old Ryan Jenkins, the son of Adam and Angela Jenkins of Washington, has been diagnosed with SCID (Severe Combined Immunodeficiency). A benefit dance is being held at the Sperryville Fire Department from 812 p.m. Donated funds will be used to help with financial support for the family. For more infor mation, contact Michelle Jenkins at (540) 9879440. Dec. 31: The Blue Rock Inns New Years Bash It’s going to be hard to beat last years extravaganza but we are going to try! Two seatings for six-course dinner. 6:00 and 8:30 p.m. First seating is $65/Person and second seating is $85/Person. There will be a two band lineup with Rude Rock up first followed by Street Legal which will take us into the New Year. Don't worry about that special meal on New Year's Day - we're open for dinner. The Blue Rock Inn is located at 12567 Lee Highway across from the high school. Phone (540) 987-3190. Jan. 2: Give blood On January 2, the Bloodmobile will be at the Washington Fire and Rescue Hall, from 3-7 p. m. and would be a good way for everyone to begin the new year, to lay back and relax and give the gift of life! For more information call Marie Riedel at 675-3638. Jan. 7,8: Rehearsals for 2008 spring Season The Front Royal Oratorio Society, George T. Amos, Music Director, will begin rehearsals for its 2008 Spring season on Monday, Jan.7, at 7:30 p.m. Prospective new members, all voice parts, are very welcome (no audition required). Come and join singers from a six-county area. Rehearsals are Monday evenings at the Fulton Fine Arts Center, Randolph-Macon Academy, Front Royal. The annual concerts in April will feature works by American composers. For more information call (540) 622-6974 or (540) 667-0867 or visit the website at www.frontroyalpratoriosociety.org. Jan. 8-Mar. 8: Free registration Renew a commitment to yourself for the new year"!! Join our Weight Watchers group at Rappahannock County High School on Tuesdays. Weigh in begins at 4 p.m. and meeting starts at 4:30 p.m. Free registration from January 8- March 8. First Meeting will begin on January 8. For more information please contact Kelly Settle at RCHS at 540.987.8575 ext. 22 or kjsettle@rappahannock.k12.va.us Jan. 9: Rappahannock Nonprofit Center Networking luncheon The January RNPC "networking luncheon" will be held on January 9 (the 2nd Wednesday this month) at The Schoolhouse in Sperryville from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. This month’s luncheon features Cole Johnson and Dave Gillis reporting on the highly informative Board Source conference they attended in San Francisco. The focus of the conference was "Building a Better Board." This should be a "must attend" session. Lunch will be provided. For questions or to let us know you are coming, please call 540-987-8011. Jan. 11: Open Mic Open Mic on Friday, Jan. 11 at 7 p.m. in the Hearthstone School Community Room, 11576 Lee Highway, Sperryville. Come out and share your talents! We welcome performers of all ages! This is the second in a series featuring music, poetry, and comedy. Food and drinks are available. If you would like to perform, please call the Hearthstone office at 540-987-9212, or come and sign up that night. Admission: $5 for adults, 18 and under: free! This is an alcohol and smoke free event. Jan 12: Fauquier Community Theater presents “Winnie the Pooh” Everyone’s favorite bear of Very Little Brain comes to life in FCT’s production of Winnie the Pooh. Pooh, played by Tim Sampson, along with panicky Piglet (Nichole Naccash), miserable Eeyore (Liam Mulder), strong-willed Rabbit (Sara Jane Rodgers) and wise Owl (William Janowitz) find out that one of the Fiercer Animals, Kanga (Dori Weathers) and her little Roo (Hannah Abeel) are coming to the forest. Piglet gets roped into playing with Roo when Kanga gives her the dreaded bath (with soap!) and the Strengthening Medicine. Pooh rallies to save Piglet, but gets distracted by Rabbit's offer of honey and gets stuck in Rabbit’s doorway. Directed by Evelyn Rice, the cast includes Allen McRae as The Voice (who played Applegate in Damn Yankees) Colin Shea-Blymyer as Christopher Robin, as well as Baylee Alerding as a Skunk, and Courtney Rice, Skyler Buss, Joshua Vest, and Carson Buss as Rabbits. The theater will host Brunch with Pooh and Friends, Sunday, January 20 at the Inn at Vint Hill, 4200 Aiken Drive (across from the theater) at 11:30 a.m. The ticket price of $27.00 for adults and $23.00 for children will include Brunch, a photo with a Friend of choice, a small gift, meal and play ticket. Reservations are required for brunch by January 11 and may be made by sending a check made payable to Fauquier Community Theater and sent to FCT, c/o Evelyn Rice, PO Box 3046, Warrenton, VA 20188. Winnie the Pooh will open Saturday, January 12. All performances are matinees at 2:00. Performances will run Saturdays and Sundays, January 12,13, 19, 20, and 26. Advanced seating reservations may be made by emailing Evelyn Rice at eveyluvstheatre@aol.com. Tickets can be paid for and picked up at the door; $8.00 for students and seniors, $10.00 for adults. Jan. 26: The Waggin’ Hearts Therapy reading program The Waggin' Hearts Therapy Dog group has a reading program that they offer free of charge to children of school age. ‘Books & Barks Reading Partners Program* will be offering free reading sessions beginning in January with a "Meet & Greet the Reading Dogs". Books & Barks provides a great opportunity for children to practice their reading skills, work on reading assignments or just enjoy reading to a canine friend. The program utilizes registered therapy dog teams who are trained and tested for health, safety and temperament. Our Books & Barks teams offer children an irresistible opportunity to polish their reading skills in a fun, motivating way and helps children improve their self esteem and confidence. Please join us on Jan. 26 between 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. at Brown-Wing Studios, 11692 Lee Hwy. Sperryville to meet our Books & Barks teams & to find out more about our program. For info & directions, call: 540-987-9632. Beth and Eric Hilscher want to recognize the passion in others that so many recognized in their daughter Emily; They hare created this award which will be administered by Headwaters in memory and in celebration of Emily Jane Hilscher who was one of the first victims in the Virginia Tech shootings this past April. Teachers and administrators will submit their nominations for the award to Miranda Hope, Director of the Nest Step Program, or Jason Gochenour, Director of Guidance, by April 15 of each year. The nominations will be gathered - with identifiable information removed—and give* to the Hilscher family for consideration. Depending on the amount of funds available, more than one award can be given or none in any given year if there an not suitable candidates. ff j-rniM tilrr tin mute ■ rmlrifnifinai in rmil/ri —ary and to help celebrate the passion fat others, nab dwthi payable toe Ref: Emily P.O. Box 448 Washington. Virginia 22747 Page Valley Cycling announces First Annual Page Valley Road Race Inaugural Bicycle Race selected as Virginia Cycling Association 2008 Championship Road Race, MABRA BAR Race LURAY, VIRGINIA—Page Valley Cycling bicycle club announced last week that it has been approved to host the first annual Page Valley Road Race bicycle road race on August 24, 2008 by the Virginia Cycling Association. “This is very gifiting and an important step in the development of cycling and racing in Page County and the Shenandoah Valley,” said David Duke, president of Page Valley Cycling. “The club conceived the idea of the road race in order to promote cycling locally and we’re thrilled to have accomplished so much already for race’s inaugural year. We worked hard to get the race approved and then selected as both a Virginia Cycling and MABRA event. This feat says a lot about our County and our club.” The race was added to the Virginia Cycling Association racing circuit and selected as the 2008 Championship Road Race by the Virginia Cycling Association (VCA) as well as a Best AllRound (BAR) rider points race by the Mid-Atlantic Bicycle Racing Association (MABRA). “We’re very excited to have the Page Valley Road Race as part of Virginia Cycling’s road racing calendar for 2008 and as the Virginia State Championship road race as well,” said Dr Ruth Stornetta, a member of the board of the Virginia Cycling Association and the course approver “Riders are going to love this course!” Becauie of its designation as both the Virginia road race championship and a MABRA BAR race, the Club predicts as many as 500 people coming to Page Valley for the race, with an estimated 200 cyclists participating in a number of race categories throughout the day. In addition to the race, Page Valley Cycling plans to invite local artisans and crafts people horn throughout the County to partner to set up booths at the registration area where they can sponsor activities and showcase their wares, promoting all that Page County has to offer. About Page Valley Cycling Page Valley Cycling promotes bicycling in Page County as a means of transportation, fitness, recreation, and racing. The club meets the first Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at Rancho Viejo in Luray, Virginia. For more information about Page Valley Cycling, visit our website at www. pagev alleycycling.com or contact David Duke at dbduke@embarqmail.com. About The Virginia Cycling Association The Virginia Cycling Association is a group of USCF recognized racing clubs in the state of Virginia. The Association promotes the Best All-Round Rider (BAR) competition and promotes the State Championships. More information about the Virginia Cycling Association can be found at www.vacyclmg.org. About The Mid-Atlantic Bicycle Racing Association The Mid-Atlantic Bicycle Racing Association is a group of USCF recognized racing clubs in Delaware, Maryland, Northern Virginia and the District of Columbia. The Association promotes the Best All-Round Rider (BAR) competition and promotes the State Championship races throughout the midAtlantic regions. More information about the Mid-Atlantic Bicycle Racing Association can be found at wwwjnabra.org. For more information about the Page Valley Road Race or Page Valley Cycling, please contact David Duke by phone at 540-743-4786 or by e-mail at dbduke@embarqmail. com or Robert Dolan, Jr. by phone at 540-778-2973 or by e-mail at robdolan58@yahoo.com. Fauquier Hospital receives Achievement Award For Appropriate Care Measure for Heart Attack Richmond, VA- Fauquier Hospital received the Virginia Health Quality Center Bronze Achievement Award for excellence in quality improvement measures. The award recognizes Fauquier Hospital based on the hospital’s excellence in meeting specific goals in quality care measures in Acute Myocardial Infarction (heart attack.). It is presented by the Virginia Health Quality Center (VHQC), Virginia’s Quality Improvement Organization (QIO). “We are delighted to recognize Fauquier Hospital as a partner and congratulate them on their achievements,” said Donald A Glozer, President and CEO of the VHQC. “It is important to note that the Bronze award represents hospitals in Virginia that achieved their goals in one or multiple clinical areas. These hospitals have also sustained their levels of care for an extended period of time,” continued Glozer. Success was measured according to indicators set by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations i JCAHO). The awards were presented at the VHQC Outcomes Congress on December 4, 2007 in Richmond, Virginia. About Fauquier Health System Fauquier Health System is a non-profit community health system dedicated to high quality, patient-centered See HOSPITAL, Page B5

It’s Christmas time What do I wish for? I wish to return some of the love that’s been given to me - to share in the beauty of this earth. A cloud is worth watching till it passes from one horizon to another. Taking a walk when the snow is falling, looking at the stars on a cold, clear night and remembering that any green thing that grows is proof that God exists are wonders worth savoring at this time of the year. It all comes into focus at Christmas. It’s a tender time. We open ourselves to love by exchanging gifts, but what those presents really say is “I love you.” Let’s be people with giving hearts and I pray that it will always be so. It’s part of our strength. It’s something we learned as children that we can share with someone who’s down on their luck and can use a boost. Take pleasure in the 'Christmas season. Be merry like the songs say and sing the Christmas carols for sill the joy that their words convey and the memories they bring back. There is nothing in this world that can take the place of awakening on Christmas morning with that childlike sense of wonderment and eagerness to discover what gifts are beneath the tree. A child of Christmas is anyone who believes and as we celebrate this Christmas, let’s remember to give thanks, to give love, to be joyous and to share in the belief that this season of giving is worth celebrating. The staff of the Rappahannock News wishes all a Merry Christmas! Rohm publishes new book Latin specialist at the Rappahannock High School and occasional substitute worship leader at Trinity Episcopal Church, Washington, the Rev. Robert ’ Bohm has announced the publication of Washington Jan Clatterbuck 675-3338 jclatterbuck@ tmespaper5.com Altar Ego Musings, a collection of over fifty of his religious editorials from the Northern Virginia Daily in the course of the last five years. Topics range from serious theological considerations of evolution and the vastness of space, through the dynamics of prayer and of the Bible. Almost all of the editorials have a preface of background material and some concluding reflections. For more information or to place an order call the author at 540-675-3319 or email rkb@AltarEgoPub.com Free haircuts Kim Nelson at the Hair Gallery in Washington announced her November winners for a free haircut. They are Mary Flores of Washington, Tara Dodson from Sperryville and Grace Synder from Fauquier County. Congratulations! Mr. and Mrs. Tom Haim of Washington, Virginia were Saturday afternoon visitors of Mrs. Jessie Corbin and her son Edward Lee Corbin in Culpeper, Virginia. Miss Tamara Estes of Washington, Virginia spent Saturday night with her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Edward Deavers in Front Royal, Virginia. Birthday wishes Birthday wishes go out to Geneva Welch. She will celebrate her day on Saturday, Dec. 22. Also birthday wishes go out to my dad, Pastor John K. Burke. He will celebrate his special day on Christmas Eve, Monday, Dec. 24. Happy birthday dad! Religious Note Thornton’s Gap Regular Baptist Church will have their Christmas Program “A Christmas Gift Sent Special Delivery” on Sunday, Dec. 23, at 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome. For more information call 540987-8165 Washington Baptist Church will have their ountr Breeden-Wharton exchanged vows Stephanie Marie Breeden and Gary Lee Wharton were united in marriage on Saturday, October 20, at Faith Baptist Church, Linden, Va. The 5 p.m. ceremony was officiated by Pastor Larry Andrews. The bride is the daughter of Thomas and Jennifer Breeden of Linden, Va. The groom is the son of Albert and Joyce Wharton of Sperryville. Given in marriage by her father, Thomas Breeden, the bride wore a white gown. She wore a veil with a 12 ft. train. She carried fall flowers made by her mother. Bride attendants were Emma Bailey, matron of honor, and bridesmaids Jill Atkins, Katherine Crawford, Jamie Smoot, Dawn Kennedy, Kim Doyal, Amber Dodson and Amanda Italy. Best man was Mark Wharton. Ushers were Jeff Atkins, Ray Atkins, Justin Todd, Zack Todd, Daniel Cofle, Brian Compton and Jamie Keys. A reception followed at the Elks Lodge in Front Royal. The bride, a graduate of Fauquier High School, is employed by Rappahannock National Bank. The groom, a graduate of Rappahannock County High School, is employed by Pepsi Company in Warrenton. Following a honeymoon to the Caribbean Islands, the couple resides in Sperryville. Rappahannock National Bank announces employee promotions Sherry Cillo, a 12-year banking professional, has been promoted to Vice President and Regional Retail Banking Executive. Sherry’s primary focus is overseeing and managing Rappahannock National Bank’s entire branch network, which includes the cities of Washington, VA, Warrenton, Front Royal, Middleburg and Winchester. Sherry earned a Bachelor of Management degree from Shenandoah University and is a graduate of the Virginia Rankers Association School of Bank Management. As a resident of Washington, Virginia, Sherry enjoys spending time with her husband and two daughters. Donna G. Foster, with over 15 years in the hanking profession, has been promoted to Vice President and Lending Officer. Donna has been with Annual Christmas Eve Candlelight service on Monday, Dec. 24, at 7 p. m. Everyone is invited. For more information call 540675-3336. Rappahannock National Bank for the past 2 V2 years and was most recently responsible for consumer lending and processing. In her new role, Donna will oversee the consumer lending function, which includes the training of lenders and processors for all Rappahannock National Bank branches. Sharon Woodward, began her banking career at Rappahannock National Bank 4 years ago and has been promoted to Assistant Vice President and Personal Banking Manager. Sharon’s new responsibilities include the day-to-day management of the Rappahannock Main Office. Sharon was raised in Rappahannock County and is the mother of three children. Stacy Scott, has been promoted to Assistant Vice President & Banking Operations Administrator. In Stacy’s new position, she will manage the regional training of new employees, oversee monthly and quarterly audits and ensure that the Bank’s commitment to quality and customer service is maintained at all 7 branch locations. Stacy has a Master’s Degree from Florida State University and a BA from the University of Northern Colorado. Stacy serves on the Board of the Virginia Border Collie Association and assists the Blue Ridge Ice Hockey Association to raise funds. Rappahannock National Bank is a member of Union Bankshares Corporation. Union Bankshares is one of the largest community banking organizations in Virginia, providing full service banking to the Central, Rappahannock, Williamsburg and Northern Neck regions of Virginia through its bank subsidiaries - Union Bank & Trust (with 32 locations in the counties of Albemarle, Caroline, Chesterfield, Fluvanna, Hanover, Henrico, King George, King William, Nelson, Spotsylvania, Stafford, Westmoreland and the cities of Charlottesville and Fredericksburg); Northern Neck State Bank (with 9 locations in the counties of Richmond, Westmoreland, Essex, Northumberland and Lancaster); Rappahannock National Bank in Washington, Virginia; Bay Community Bank (with 4 locations m the counties of James '‘City and York, and the cities of-,t Williamsburg, and Newport News) and Prosperity Bank & Trust (with 3 locations in Fairfax County). Union Bank & Trust also operates a loan production office in Manassas. In addition to banking services, Union Investment Services, Inc. provides full brokerage services and Union Mortgage Group, Inc. provides a full line of mortgage products. Bay Community Bank owns a non-controlling interest in Johnson Mortgage Company, LLC. 'Inspiring Ttiangiits by Randy Minter SEARCHING FOR MEANING In the face of imminent death, terminally ill patients quite understandably may question the meaning and purpose of life. While religion may set forth a set of standards and beliefs accompanied by religious practices, these questions are spiritual in nature. Spirituality is a result of the wisdom we have accumulated throughout our lives about our existence and our relationship to living things. Often, spirituality is a primary component of religion, but it can also exist in the absence of religious beliefs. It may be music, art. reading, praying, meditating, or another impetus that helps us get in touch with our spiritual side. With this in mind, family and friends should talk to the dying about their spiritual concerns. We hope that you found this column to be inspirational. At MOSER FUNERAL HOME, our compassionate staff understands how difficult it is to plan a commemorative service while mourning the loss of a loved one. We will assist you in making those important decisions. We will honor your requests. Please contact us whenever you need us at (540)347-3431 We will arrange a tour of our conveniently located facility at 233 Broadview Ave.. Warrenton. We are here for you. “Whom the Gods love die young, no matter how long they live. ” Elbert Hubbaco Obituaries Mary P. Yeager Mary P. Yeager Castleton resident Mary Putnam Yeager, 101, of Castleton died Dec. 16 at Warrenton Overlook Health and Rehab Center in Warrenton. Mrs. Yeager was bora July 24,1906. She is preceded in death by her husband, Link Yeager. Mrs. Yeager is survived by a daughter, Margaret Prudhum, Castleton, seven grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren and 17 great-great- grandchildren. The family will receive friends on Thursday Dec. 20, from 10 a m until 11 ajn. at Jqynes Funeral Home, 29 NT Third St, Warrenton. . , r,, Funeral services will be at 11 am., Thursday Dec. 20 at Joynes Funeral Home, 29 N. Third St, Warrenton with Rev. Daniel Brown officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. Comfort Cemetery Alexandria, Va Condolences may be sent via e-mail to www.joynesfuneralhome.com Martha J. Atkins Sperryville resident Martha J. Atkins went to be with her Lord and Savior on December 15, at the Fauquier Hospital in Warrenton. She was bom March 22, 1924 in Luray, Virginia to the John and Ruth Jenkins LeveL Mrs. Atkins is survived by her loving husband, Rimer S. Atkins, of Sperryville, Virginia; daughters, Roberta Kelly, of Sperryville, Virginia, Beverly Conners and her husband Larry, ofWoodville, Virginia and Judith Cress and her husband Joel, of AmissviUe, Virginia; son, Gary and his wife Ruth, of Appleton, Wisconsin. Additional survivors include 15 grandchildren, and ten greatgrandchildren, Mrs. Atkins was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Edward Jenkins, Robert Level and Page Level; grandson, Jonathan Edward Conners and sons, Ronald Gilkey, Wade Douglas Gilkey and Kenneth Gochenour. She was a loving wife, mother; grandmother and friend and the oldest member of the fellowship Assembly of God Church in Sperryville. She enjoyed, loved and cherished her husband, children and their families. She was Nanny Grandma, Maw Maw and Meemaw to all of them and they were the apple of her eye and they always brought a smile to her face twinkle to her eyes. Funeral services was held at the Fellowship Assembly of God Church, Washington, Virginia, Wednesday December 19, with Rev. Joel Cress conducting the service. Interment was in the Washington Masonic Cemetery Washington, Virginia. Serving as pallbearers were Andy Dwyer; Wade Frazier, Jerry Founds, Chuck Rmnds, Jerry Thomas, and George Weaver. Honorary pallbearers were Larry Conners, Wesley Keys and Austin Bray Williams. Memorial contributions nm be made to the Fellowship Assembly of God Church, PO. Bax 272, Sperryville, Virginia 22740.

In memory of John “JW” Glasker Rappahannock County Elementary School receives gift from anonymous donor By Dr. Robert Chappell Special to the Rappahannock News How appropriate that during the month of November and a time for giving thanks that staff at Rappahannock County Elementary School received notification from a citizen regarding a desire to make a contribution to the school. This individual stated in a communication to RCES Principal Carol Johnson: “I wisn to make an anonymous contribution of $15,000 to Rappahannock County Elementary School in honor of my friend John W. Glasker (1927-92) of Woodville, VA.” The donor further requested that the gift be used to support a permanent memorial in the school’s library, which would be called “The John W. Glasker Library Memorial.” The donor has delivered the first installment of this gift to the school and plans to make a second installment in 2008. The memorial will take the form of a large, separate and specifically designated bookshelf in the RCES libraiy, containing AfricanAmerican and other multiethnic books appropriate to grades K-7. John W. Glasker’s photograph, along with the story of his life, will be mounted on the bookshelf or on a nearby wall. The bookshelf has been constructed and books are being ordered per the donor’s request. According to the donor, “The goal of the memorial is to honor JW Glasker’s lifelong personal longing and respect for literacy, the ability to read and write, and to promote the importance of literacy to the school-children of Rappahannock County. It is requested that each child at RCES be exposed to a brief unit on the life of John Glasker during their tenure at RCES, as a way of encouraging their journey forward into a life of books and learn• _ n In the donor's words “John Western Glasker, familiarly known to his many friends as “JW,” was bora into a farming and sharecropping family in Woodville, Virginia, in 1927. He was the grandson of slaves who had been native to Piedmont Virginia for generations. JW had a number of sisters and at least one brother. Economic conditions were hard in rural, Depression-era Virginia, and particularly so for this large family” “When JW was small, the Glasker family lived in a three-room cabin, a dependency situated near the bams of Woodville’s largest antebellum estate. Several of his elder sisters attended the nearby Scrabble School, and JW often remembered his own excitement when he began first grade there in about 1934.” “His excitement for learning was blunted almost immediately by his family’s financial needs. JW”s father took him out of class one day later in that year, saying “Son, you already have strong, agile fingers for a boy. And you’ve picked up a lot of mechanical skills, helping me rig the rakes, and adjust combine tines. I’m going to need you to stay out of school now, and help me on the farm.” The donor continued the biography of his friend: “Thus commenced the reality of life for many rural black children in Rappahannock and adjoining counties. JW Glasker began a farm laborer’s life, waking well before dawn, hauling water from the S274L506 Hard-to-ftnd formhcuse aues ntfb it peak it the Bine flf NW Falquie* Cocnty If i $199jm Three |WjH acrw m .-rC^uquier County's most sonic roads. 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Despite his mechanical intelligence and capacious farming skills, as a man who could not read and write, he lived his entire life financially disadvantaged. Illiteracy also stymied his patriotic effort to enlist in the Army just after the Korean War. “What he lacked in material wealth, JW Glasker made up for in strength of spirit, an abounding sense of humor, and generosity to all he came in contact with. “If I can’t help you, I sure ain’t going to hurt you,” was one of his prevailing maxims. He was a friend since boyhood with Freddie and John Jackson, Richard and Kate Noakes, and other local musicians. JW seldom missed a weekend’s hike on foot over to the Washington picture show, followed by a clog-dancing house party, or a shindig at the Flat Top Inn.” “In midlife, JW worked briefly as a semi-truck driver delivering produce up the East Coast. Later he operated a dump truck around central Virginia. Working on the rear axle of this vehicle in the 1950s, a hydraulic jack failed and the truck’s weight smashed his left leg. The operation left one leg shorter, conferring on John his signature limp. JW would always guffaw about this defect, do a listing shuffle-step, and pronounce that it had made his dancing even fancier. Though he never married, the ladies must have agreed, since at parties JW was never short of the prettiest and nimblest partners.” “In his last three decades, JW developed a reputation as a competent house-painter. % APPAHANMOCK EAL ESTATE ESOURCES Washington, VA 540475-1190 Commercial bunding In Little Washington, zoned village services, allowing retail and offices. Located on comer of Gay and Jett Streets with entrance also on Main Street and adjacent to the former Sunnyside Farm Market. Currently 100% rented with off street parking. Some space maybe available in near future. Your space could be free* as the tenants pay your mortgage. Offered at 1,250,000.00 ra He was a hard worker but a poor bargainer for wages. Yet he had a mighty circle of friendships, and in the manner of those who learn only via an oral tradition, he had a prodigious memory. He was a folksy, loquacious and magnificent raconteur. In the 1970s he was sometimes employed by James J. Kilpatrick or Eugene McCarthy, both residents of Woodville. Each of these politically astute pundits devoted an entire nationally syndicated news column, on more than one occasion, to rural wisdom they attributed directly to JW Glasker.” “JW was a lifetime resident of Rappahannock County who seldom lived more than thirty miles from his birthplace in Woodville. He was never able to fully contain his disappointment in being forced to leave his first-grade desk at Scrabble School. In 1989 he was able to receive a meager social security retirement check, but continued working at odd jobs even after contracting and being treated for cancer. In 1991 a large circle of family and friends joined JW at the Sperryville Community Center to celebrate his life.” “Late in his life, John W. Glasker was baptized proudly with full immersion at Good Hope Baptist Church. On his deathbed at Slate Mills, his friend and hospice helper heard him murmur loudly, ‘Oh... I understand. I’m going Home!’ These were among his final words. He was laid to rest in 1992 above historic Shiloh Baptist Church in Woodville, his burial site overlooking one of the most beautiful mountain vistas in the United States. A large gathering of admirers, rich and poor, hand-dug and later covered his grave. His stone reads simply, ‘JW, you live on in our hearts.”’ “We may pause to ask what a man of JW Glasker’s intelligence, skill, rare wit and generosity of spirit might have achieved had he been allowed to remain in school, and been allowed to receive the education he never ceased longing for across the remainder of his life. This fine American, a unique native son of Rappahannock County, lived a full life, one rich in Mends, a life worthy of both emulation and commemoration.” On December 11, 2007, the Rappahannock County School Board approved a letter thanking the anonymous donor for the generous memorial in honor of JW Glasker. ■ 11w ouay, c.\j\j / Deer harvest helps the hungry By Kelly Alm Rappahannock News Staff Writer Waste not, want not. That was David Horn’s motive when he founded Hunters for the Hungry in 1991. From an initial goal of distributing 15,000 pounds of donated venison to Virginia’s hungry in the first year, the organization is aiming to donate 360,000 pounds of venison, equivalent to about 7,200 mature deer, in 2007. Hunters for the Hungry, a tax-exempt organization whose Virginia headquarters is in Big Island, works with meat processors and food banks throughout the state to prepare and distribute donated venison to Virginia’s hungry. “We take a bountiful natural resource that needs to be harvested and use it to get food to people in need,” said director Laura NewellFumiss. “It just makes sense. Waste not, want not.” According to Newell-Fumiss, the potential exists to receive and distribute 500,000 pounds of venison annually in Virginia. However, the organization lacks adequate finances to do so. All tunas are raised trom private sources, including individuals, churches, civic groups, hunt clubs, outdoor organizations, businesses, foundations and corporations. Fourteen percent of the money is allocated for overhead, while the expense of processing and distribution averages 60-65 cents per pound: The retail costs of the same cuts of beef are $3 per pound. The organization uses 70 processors throughout the state. Newell-Fumiss says hunters in about forty counties don’t have nearby processors, preventing many from participating. “We don’t do things to grow,” said NewellFumiss. “If we had more money for potential growth, we would set up refrigerated trailers in those counties.” Once the organization has depleted its processing and distribution funds, it can no longer accept more deer. This year, it is 50,000 pounds ahead of last year, and Newell-Fumiss suspects they will eventually have to turn hunters away. “We try to get the word out as much as possible among processors and hunters to ensure that nobody is unnecessarily killing deer,” said Newell-Fumiss. “Ethical hunters aren’t going to kill deer that aren’t going to be utilized.” According to the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries, the state’s deer population now fluctuates between 850,000 and 1,050,000, close to what it was when Hospital From Page B3 care in a unique environment, that considers the multiple facets of healing and respects the individuality of each and every patient. Located in Warrenton, Virginia, Fauquier Health System serves the residents of Fauquier and several surrounding counties. It comprises: Fauquier Hospital, a full accredited, 86-bed hospital; Warrenton Overlook Health and Rehabilitation Center, a 115-bed long-term care and rehabilitation facility; and a medically-supervised LIFE Center offering health and wellness programs. It also has a 50 '(HIS / Jamestown was founded. Because the return of Virginia’s deer has coincided with an increasing number of humans moving into their habitat, management has become critical. “For the deer to co-exist with humans, we must kill a couple of hundred thousand deer a year to keep it at that level,” said NewellFumiss. During the 2006 deer season, 223,198 deer were reported killed by hunters in Virginia, including 6,464 in Fauquier, which ranks third among the state’s counties. Hunting “is good for the deer, too,” said Newell-Fumiss. “If the population gets too high, the deer become diseased or they starve.” Rob Farmer of Catlett, who typically bags 10 deer a year, has donated deer to Hunters for the Hungry since it opened. “It’s an anonymous w ay to donate meat to a charitable organization that I believe in strongly,” said Farmer. Hunters for the Hungry has distributed venison in Fauquier to the Fauquier Food Coalition, Liberty Methodist Church Food Drive, and True Deliverance. “Hunters have always shared their harvest,” said NewellFumiss. “When David Horn started this, he built on a century-old tradition of sharing the harvest.” For more information, call (800) 352HUNT (4868) or visit www.h4hungry.org percent ownership in two joint ventures: Piedmont Home Care, a retail outlet ofFering medical, home health, and wellness supplies, and the Cancer Center at Lake Manassas, a state-of-the-art radiation treatment facility. 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l/l VVVVMIWI bV| bWf Shopping and staying in Sperryville for the holidays This is the last in my series of holiday shopping in Sperryville. We have so many “hidden jewels” and it has been fun to share them with you. I am also including information about both lesser and well-known accommodations for your overflow holiday guests. If you have found this series useful (or not), please do let me know. Mark’s Motorcycle Leather Works Many of you have stopped in to meet Mark and know that he loves to talk and share his views on just about anything. Not only does he carry all the essentials for riding motorcycles, his shop is also a place to get a custom made purse, belt or other specialty item. My husband needed something to carry his bee sting kit and Mark designed one for Ray’s belt. 11965 Lee hwy. 987-9565 Long View Gallery and Sperryville Pottery Collectors gather regularly with a glass of wine at Long View Gallery for fine art, jewelry and sculpture from the region’s foremost artists. Fabulous pottery from nine local clay artists can be found at Sperryville Pottery. Also offered are classes, commissions, workshops and children’s camps. 42 Main Street. 987-1000 Glassworks Gallery -Oldway Art Center Cross the red swinging bridge over the Thornton River to find hand blown art glass, ceramics, jewelry, stained glass, fine sculpture, woodwork, metalwork and many one-of-a-kind pieces. High quality, unique goods are available at much less than mall prices! In addition to Eric Kvames’ work, about 25 additional artists are represented here. Consider giving a gift certificate for a glass blowing class. Open daily except Wednesday 9-6. 11794 Lee Hwy. 987-8474 Staying in Sperryville Most of you know about our bed and breakfasts, but do you know that there is a growing number of cottages available for rent by the week or weekend? These are a perfect solution for your holiday overflow guests. All are fully furnished and very comfortable. The House on Water Street: This3-bedroom. two bath, two story restored 1900 village farmhouse is fully furnished and conveniently located on a quiet street right in the village, along the Thornton River. Walk to Thornton River Grille, Rudy’s, Rae’s and Fellegatta’s Eatery. Community holiday discount for multiple night stays of four to six guests. Continental breakfast left in the house for your guests. Two cribs available. 14 Water Street. 987-9706 www.TheHouseon Water Streetoom and wwwvrbo.com/47820 Shadowrock Gallery and Guest House: In this charming circa 1800 restored log and stone home you can rent a bedroom or two at a very reasonable rate. Guests can get an early morning breakfast just next door at Pellegatta’s. 27 Main Street, 987-3313. Cardinal Springs Farm Guest Cottage: This newly renovated 1860s one bedroom, one bath farm cottage introduces us to a bit of history. Located on 130 acres at the end of Poor House Road off route 231, Rappahannock County Poor Farm was established in the 1800s to care for the indigent women and children whose husbands and fathers did not return from the Civil War. Guests have the opportunity to experience farm life and are welcome to fish in the pond in season. Child and pet friendly. 675-3911 www.vrbo.com/141702 The Albert Thornton House: This 2-bedroom, 1.5 bath house is located at the edge of an 800 acre farm off route 231. Both pet and child friendly, this location offers onsite hiking and peaceful surroundings. 987-3311 www. vrbo. com/25343 Hazel Mountain Haven: Listen to the sounds of the Hazel River from this 2-bedroom, two bathroom, two sleeper sofa cottage that is newly refurnished and fully equipped. Nestled on the hill next to the big house, one can walk to SNP park trails. 987-9600 (no web site) Fairhaven: Only available from April 1 to November 15, this small house is tucked away on thirty acres, offers complete privacy, two bedrooms in the main house and one in the cottage. Large glass windows bring the outside in. In-ground pool and gardens. No children, but pets are allowed. (202)2718282. www.vrbo.com/29255 Bed and Breakfasts The Conyers House Iww and Stable: Since 1981 Rappahannock’s first B&B has offered services to Rappahannock visitors. Located on Slate Mills Road off route 231, this 1800s general store has been elegantly converted and now offers seven guest rooms. Gourmet dinners are available. Horseback riding is offered as well as accommodations for those who bring their own horses. 9878025 www.conyershouse.com The Cottages at Sharp Rock Vineyards: Both the cot Sperryville Barbara Adolfi adolfibarbara@ verizon.net (540) 987-8682 tage (circa 1790) and the carriage house(circa 1850) are located at the Vineyard at the foot of Old Rag Mountain. These cottages offer privacy as well as full B&B services. 9878028 www.sharprockvineyards. com Hopkins Ordinary Bed and Breakfast and Cottage: This renovated 1820s two story hotel on Main street has five guest rooms. Porches wrap around the building on both levels offering guests a view of the village. Cottage is pet friendly. 47 Main Street. 984-3383 www.hopkinsordinary.com Belle Meade Bed and Breakfast: Mike and Susan have taken a break from the B&B business until midFebruary 2008. In the meantime you can buy organically grown meat, including terrific chicken, raised on the farm. This beautifully restored Victorian house offers four bedrooms and a cottage on a scenic 138 acre farm, located on route 231. Child friendly. Pets welcome in the cottage. 9879748 www.bellemeade.com Buon Natale! Joyeus Noel! Merry Christmas! Happy Hannukah! Insha Allah! Peace! In this season of long dark nights, many festivals of light (Christmas, Winter Solstice, Dong zhi, Mondranect, Hanukah, Yalda) take place in the Northern Hemisphere since the winter solstice is the shortest day of the year. Each tradition has its own spiritual belief system and rituals which strengthen community life and family identity. Ray joins me in wishing you a very happy holiday season of love and light and a safe and healthy New Year. nappanannoc* roews Treasured friends and Trent Because ice covered Chester Gap last Sunday morning, Willis Chapel UMC had to postpone the annual Christmas program and it is rescheduled for Sunday, Dec. 23, at 10 a.m. Please come out to see a wonderful play that celebrates the birth of Jesus. Several people from Flint Hill and Huntly will be participating with folks from Sperryville in the Annual Community Christmas Eve Service at Sperryville UMC, Dec 24, at 8 p.m. An added benefit this year is that the church has a new ramp that allows for wheelchair and handicap access. Families and friends will gather to sing familiar carols and hear the Christmas story once again. This is a candlelight service with Holy Communion. Everyone in the community, regardless of church affiliation, is encouraged to attend! Recovery from surgery like total knee replacement has its benefits. I have had many visitors and I am thankful for the company. A couple weeks ago, June Jordan of Sperryville, stopped by. She gave me a wonderfully therapeutic foot massage, saying that it would encourage better circulation of blood to my wounded knee. It was heavenly and healing! Then she announced she was going to wash my dishes! My mouth said, “Oh, you don’t have to do that,” but my heart shouted, “Hallelujah!” It had been days since I had seen the bottom of the dish pan. Trent was with me the day June stopped by. He was supposed to be helping Uncle Aaron put up a hand rail along the ponch steps, but with a new face present, he decided he should stay indoors. Trent always “helps” Grammy wash dishes. So, when June started filling the dish pan with hot water, Trent pulled up the big tin lard can (where Grammy stores her flour) and took his place as chief helper. He has a certain dish washing routine that includes a big red plastic spoon, bubbles and any other object within reach. Standing by Flint Hill Leah DeLong and Ester Settle (540) 675-3252 flinthill news@comcast. net June, he did his thing as she did hers and provided her with nonstop conversation. Exactly one week later, Trent came again and the first thing he said was, “Where’s Junie?” I guess when you spend a half hour bumping elbows with someone at the kitchen sink, you remember them fondly. I explained that Junie wasn’t coming today. But anot her good friend stopped by, Syd Stewart, Associate Pastor of Marshall UMC. Syd did some tidying up, plucked dead leaves off my neglected houseplants and set up the fixings for a tea party. My friend is a first time grandmother this year and she has known Trent all three years of his life. (He will be three years old on Dec. 28.) She pointed to a spot on the side of his neck, then leaned down and kissed that spot, saying, “I am gonna get some sugar!” The first time, this was a new game for him, but he soon got the hang of it. Syd gave and took “sugar” several times during her visit. The next time Trent came for a visit, he came up beside me as I was resting my leg in the recliner. He jutted his chin in the air, exposing his sweet little neck. He said, “Get some sugar, * Grammy!” Grammy obliged - again and again and again! May you be blessed with friends who will wash your dishes, rub your feet, tidy your house, love your plants, make you tea, and listen to your woes. May you have the sharp memory of a three year old, so that you may always remember those dear friends. Merry Christmas* Boston Marie F. Atkins 987-8802 My best from Boston The new hall of the Salem Fire and Rescue Department was the setting for a Christmas luncheon on Wednesday when the ladies of the department prepared and served the meal for the Senior Citizens groups from Culpeper, Madison, Orange, Fauquier and Rappahannock Counties. A great meal and good fellowship was enjoyed by all in attendance and many thanks to the hard working ladies. Our community has lost another of her citizens in the passing of Andrew Jackie Sisk, which occurred at his home on Friday. He was laid to rest in Culpeper National Cemetery. Sympathy is extended to his wife and all family members. We covet your prayers for Mrs. Bsarl Tate of Castleton View, who is a surgical patient at the University of Virginia Hospital. This writer was a last Friday overnight guest of Ms. Brenda Frazier in Culpeper and was joined on Saturday for a visit by Mrs. Shirley Racey. To Mr. and Mrs. Michael Frazier of OrBannon Mill Road, and all the family we extend condolences in the loss of his father, Lewis Brown Frazier, who passed away Sunday at Culpeper Regional Hospital and laid to rest in Fairview Cemetery, Culpeper on Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. JL T Dodson of Salem Way spent last Friday night with Mr. and Mrs.. Man* Dodson in Harrisonburg. Wedding anniversary wishes go out to Ray and Virginia Flncham, William and fcggy Tharp and John and Peggy Eubank, with hopes that our Lord grants each couple many more years together. In our birthday list for the week we remember Laura Wharton, Maggie Rodgers, Nicholas Hitt, Nina Parker and Rebecca Cubbage, with wishes for many more. May each and every reader, have a blessed Christmas keeping in mind the birth of our savior. Jesus Christ, and a Happy New Year filled with happiness.

The Rappahannock News end the Rappahannock Animal Welfare League (RAWL) present Your Next Best Friend: Nellie Photo by Lili Duval That’s my name. I am long and lean and very well mannered. Thoroughly housebroken, I sit on command and extend my paw. People here at the shelter have been heard to describe me as “very sweet". Since I am fully grown, about 7 or 8 - years-old, I will fit right in with your family, no finishing school needed. Furthermore, I come with a bit of mystery: there is a tattoo in my ear. The full lettering as not been discerned so far. Give it a try; maybe it is a secret code! This past week 3 dogs were joined with new owners. The Rappahannock Animal Welfare League b in Amissville at 164 Weaver Road. They can be reached 7 days a week between 8 ajn. and 1 p.m. at (540) 937-3283. Check our their website at w w wjawldogs.org The Life mid Times of the Thunderbolt Kid; A Memoir By Bill Bryson This is the fifth in an irregular series of reviews of books that are likely to appeal to or particularly relate to the Rappahannock reader. If you lived in the fifties and like to laugh, buy this book! Bill Bryson, better known for his books A Walk in the Woods and A Short History of Nearly Everything, brings his attention to detail and lively style to a description of growing up in the 1950s. Early in his childhood, Bryson conceives of himself as a superhero, “the Thunderbolt Kid” along with costume, of course, and this persona pops up whenever he encounters someone to zap. He travels from home to downtown, from backyards to amusement parks, from Des Moines to his grandparents’ Iowan from, describing those special experiences and attitudes that made the fifties the fifties. Baseball and all its associated traditions figure large in the narrative, and baseball fans will enjoy the accounts of those memorable, history BookRapp making games, especially since we don’t seem to have as many as we once did. To this day, the sound of the play-by-play of a baseball game transports me back to my grandfather’s side, listening to the radio. This memoir will transport similar readers back in time over and over, as Bryson describes the special role that new appliances held in the family life (almost pulled up to the table as an honored guest), the inadequacy of toys (the jerky electric football game, the useless slinky), the entertaining Bmovies on Saturday mornings, and the glories of television (Sky King, Topper, George Bums and Grade Allen, My Little Margie, etc.). Bryson also captures the mood of the fifties, for example, “Happily, we were indestructible. We didn’t need seat belts, air bags, smoke detectors, bottled water, or the Heimlich maneuver. We didn’t require child-safety caps on our medicines. We didn’t need helmets when we rode our bikes or pads for our knees and elbows when we went skating. We knew without a written reminder that bleach was not a refreshing drink and that gasoline when exposed to a match had a tendency to combust. We didn’t have to worry about what we ate because nearly all foods were food for us: sugar gave us energy, red meat made us strong, ice cream gave us healthy bones, coffee kept us alert and purring productively.” (p. 69-70) Biyson acknowledges the fears beneath and the blemishes on this happy, self-satisfied society, from polio to the growth of nuclear weapons to the ongoing segregation and inequality of minority groups. He recalls the Cuban missile crisis with the images a young person stores: the grave look of President Kennedy on the television screen. But these serious moments represent a minority of the anecdotes that arouse a nostalgia for cities and towns without franchises and chain stores where each one-ofa-kind shop or restaurant had an owner the populace knew. Sound familiar? This memoir concludes in the late fifties, when “people were wealthier than ever before, but life somehow didn't seem as much fun.... People were beginning to discover that joyous consumerism is a world of diminishing returns.” (p. 235) The innocence and simplicity of the fifties begins to fade with the story line. This book took me a long time to read because I read almost every page twice—once to myself and once aloud to my husband. Many Rappahannock residents will enjoy The Life and Times of the Thunderbolt Kid, whether they read it as a familiar memoir or as ancient history. The Life and Times of the Thunderbolt Kid: A Memoir by Bill Bryson, Broadway Books: 2006. 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540-351-1664 888-351-1660 WloiL. Fauquier . Times - Democrat] Classified Dept 39 Culpeper St j Warrenton, va 20186 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 cancefled after the posted deadline for that issue. At the time of placing your ad. it will be read or foxed 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. Ail 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 atVerthement 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. FLETCHER RENTAL PROPERTIES 292 Broadview Ave 540-347-7055 *1 BR efficiency apt in Warrenton @ $600/mo utilities included. No Pets ★ 1BR apt. w/ sm yard near Warrenton, $600/mo Owner/Agent AU homes owned A managed by us MARKHAM, Ibr, new, w/ mtn views, W/D, D/W, utils incl. No pets. $ 1 0 0 0 / m o 540-364-6261 Private 1800 sq ft. 2BR, Orlean Ig mtn top apt, views, new carpet & paint $1250/mo includes utils. 540-229-9328 Warmton, Beaut Mtn side, 1br. priv ent, W/D, all util incl +DTV, 3mi from Town. $950/mo. no smKg/pets. dep & ref's 540-347-0073 2br, Washington, VA. No cats/dogs. Can be seen after peg. 20. For more information- calf 540-93/-4944. 38R, 2.5BA, Spacious home + Large office addition. 6 acres. Northern Culpeper Co., $1550 per month 703-402-5090 Amissvilla-Exquisite home, unusual opportunity 5BR, 5800sqft.. gourmet Kit. grge. sep carnage house & apt. 50ac. $4000/mo. Contact (540)987-3311 Berryville/Clartce Co., Beaut., quiet country setting w/ magnificent views. Single family Ranch built 2002 3BRs. 2BAs. Bsmnt. hardwood floors, CAC. 2 Gas Log FPs all appls. $1800.mo Credit Check. Sec Dep 540-955-1384 CLARKE COUNTY, Berryville Beautiful, quiet country setting with magnificent views. Off Rt 340 Single' family brick home 3BRs. 2BAs. all appl s. gas & elec neat combination, nrctwO floors. $1500 mo. Pasture & barn avail for an acta: tionai $500 mo Sec dep Credit applica tion. 540-955-1384 CULPEPER 2 BR. 1 BA duple* Recent remodel. $800imo Credit etc Sec Dep. Olatsen Realty. 540-347-1505. Fauquier Times-Democrat ADS WORK Call 347-4222 FLETCHER RENTAL PROPERTIES 2*>2 Broadview Ave 540-347-7055 * 3BR, brick rambler, subdivision near Warrenton. $950/mo Owner/Agent AU homes owned & managed by us Flint Hill • 4 BR, 1 BA on 2 acres In village. Short term rental available. $900/ mo. Rappahannock Real Estate Resources, 540-675-1190. LOVETTSVILLE Area Top floor brick ranch. 3BR. 2BA. tpl, all appls. $1200/mo. Call 540-882-3686. Lovettsville: Farmhouse w/water view! 3BR. 1BA. 3 porches. Lg LR, laundry rip & hdwd firs. Peaceful 4 private. W/D incl. $1400/mo. No pets, no smkg. Refs + deposit required. 703-727-5485(D) or 540-822-9345/E). Near Waterford hist log f^mhqupev totally restored. 2BR, 3FBA. Fieldstone pub room w/wet bar. mtn 4 lake views. $l750/mo. 540-882-3686. Rappahannock 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.sherrysnyder.com or call 540-675-4901 Pets and short-term furnished considered. Remington, 3BR, 2BA. hdwd firs. W O. 10x20 storage. Credit check 4 dep req d $1200/mo ,540)829-4960 Sperryville: Newly '“novated 2BR. 1BA with central heat & air. (301)808-9761 Warren Co., Waterlick Jrea. spacious 3BR. 2.5BA house, Ig fam rm ower ivl finished. ■ rg yard. $1400, mo, Bobby Rutherford, ERA Brown & Rutherlord Realty. 540-671-6121 Warrenton, 3BR, 2BA. Lrg Laundry w. W/D, Den office. great room. FP 1 5 acs. Close to Route 17. 28 & 29. $1500 mo *- Sec dep 4 Ret s. No pets, smoking. 540-439-1343 Classified Ads Work Call 347-4222 New Look, Great Specials!! JUST $99 sac dap* •Spacious 1 & 3 BR apts. 2BR Townnomes • L—aing from $720 - $925 • W/D avail, in Apts* • Pet Friendly" • Storage Units • Bus Service On-Site • Ceiling Fans • Beautiful Park Like Setting FRIENDSHIP HEIGHTS APTS 540-925-5050 CAUL NOW, SPECIAL WON T LAST! 500 Concord Place. Culpeper, VA 22701 ■mart: fnendsnipheigntsapts@yanoo.com 'sotthj 'Wbltocnors jpp»y; joes ^ Catlett, Share SFH. rent includes ibr. share bath, full .house priv. W/D. Female preferred. $400/md + 1/2 utilities, call: 540-729-6603. Room for rent. $300/mo + utilities. Whole house amenities in Hume, V A Victor 540-364-6024 f 077 V_ Move In Now! Brand New 2 BR Engery Efficient Duplex units on Yancey St, Culpeper. No Pets, Sec Dep req'd, Sec 8 okay. $835/mo. Call 540-547-9137 if no answer/ leave message Remington: Large office $1600/ mo. More space avail. Avail now. Olafsen Realty. 540-347-1505. Otfice/shop spaces avail soon. Flint Hill, Va. (540)675-3508 (540)631-4170 BIG and small game hunting in No. Va. Call 703-670-9783 or visit www.nsa-inc.com 6 acres. Beautiful 3BR, 2.5BA Home + 720 sq ft addition in country. Reduced to $350,000 703-402-5090 FSBO House/10+ acres. R1 subdividable Fauquier County. $379,900 1804)472-4768 Fauquier Times-Democrat: Where the Readers Are! Call Today 540-347-4222 Waterfront Property: Historic James Riverfront! 5 Acres - $184,900 VA waterfront community! Estates-size lots w/ tremendous views and park-like hardwoods. Country roads, water, sewer, electric- & phone. Excellent financing. Free gazebo w/purchase . - limited time. Call now 866-764-5238. r > v_J OW-»—» fll, * M . pfiStow iff* Avatt : burned $1400/mo 2BR, 1.5BA, FP, Fm Bsmt, 1 Car Gar. Beautiful. Like new eondttion. End Unit, Yard, Deck, Backs Is Woods. Dep. N/S Pets addi. Real Est Assoc inc. Cheryl Hoover 703-987-0428. Fauquier/Culpeper Comm & investment properties: some w/ income. Hotel/shop potentials. Qlafsen Realty www.olafsen. com (540) 222-4125 Oak WMnacote, Large windows, 22ft Iron Fence, wine rm door. oidhouseparts.net or call 540-631-8906. PA SOUND SYSTEMThis (Like New) completed five-year-old sound system (speakers less than two years old no monitors) is a great complete House System for small church, worship team, or a newly formed garage band or even CXI use, and won t break you. Comes complete with everything you need for instant use. Mostly this system has been used in a Protect Studio for live practice and recording: minimum road use. PRICE: $1655.00 FOR DETAILS CALL: 540-439-4396 ffimes Community Newsoaoers Firewood The Virginia Department of Agncutture 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, offering for sale, or selling wood for use as fuel. If the buyer visually inspects a truckload of wood and agrees to a selling pnce 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 also requires that the seller present a delivery ticket or sales invoice upon delivery of any nonpackaged fireplace or stove wood. In addition to the seller s name and address. the ticket must contain the purchaser s name and address, the date of delivery, the quantity delivered, the quantity upon which the pnce is based (if it differs from the delivery quantity). and the total pnce of the amount delivered. To file a complaint, contact our Office of Product and Industry Standards. Weights & Measures. Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services toll-free at 1 800-552-9963. Seasoned mixed firewood. $145/ cord or 2 for $ 2 7 5. (540)987-8796 Wood for sale. Lots of hardwood. $75 per picKup load (over 1/2 cord). Please call (540)987-8215 With 18 Newspapers In Our Times Community Newspapers Group, We’ve Got Northern Virginia Wrapped up! Call 347-4222 ASTICALLY REDUCED 2BR, 2 BA Condo aid aweoom Bh laooon md acorn vmm. nMwwi ■m wm nmok New furniture, lighting, Si, bathroom vanities ad upgraded appliance! Boat tit-up, motor tooragt and nuch mm. M... 11-m » nus none wuriny. Accen to indoor pad SO& Sift. £ ■> ) Office Space DOWNTOWN WARRENTON | 2nd Street Suite in The Fauquier Times-Democrat building. Two long stairways, two parking spaces, three offices, 1,600 sq ft, wired for the internet free utilities, $1,280 per month.. Call Fred Austin @ (540) 347-1901 Email: lnfb@armiva.com Winter hors* blanket, Jacks brand - size 76 - kelly green with beige fleece lining - $65.00. Winter square saddle pad, white $25.00, Miller-brand white summer quilted saddle reins and snaffle bit - $45.00, gel pad for under saddle back protection $25.00.Cafl 540-272-4585. Get your garden ready for winter! Free composted horse manure. You load. 540-341-7704 Bernina Active 220, Brand New.. Used 5 times, includes accessory pack, feet, bobbin s, needles, Lightweight & good for $1000. 540-439-6944 Ive mess, no calls after 9pm HOT TW 07: Never used, seats 5, fully loaded, 40 jets, 2 pumps, waterfall. Sell $2900. 540-408-4073. POOL TABLE- 8 ft. solid wood, cherry, still in box. 1’ brazillian slate, Value $4000. Sell $1500 703-595-1815. Snow Blower: 12HP Craftsman. All steel undercoat, used 10 hrs- like brand new! $500. 540-554-8879. Snow Plow (Western): 7ft. cutting edges. Meter pump- w/ new hydraiic part. Extra spring & blade Markers. $ 9 9 9 / b o . 540-554-8879 Choc Late AKC, Engl. Parents all health clearances. Family farm raised. $500. Pville 703-779-7906. Christmas Special: Reg. Border Collies: blk/wht, red/wht, females 3.5mos, $150. Catlett (540)788-9977 PapWon puppies. AKC registered. Family raised, m & f. Ready to go for Christmas. 703-421-8385 T/C Black Diamond XRmuzzle loader. 50 cal. In Box $180. 540-547-2092 after 6p.m. Your AD Could BE HERE Call 347-4222 Leesburg 4BR, 3.5BA Colonial on 12.98 acres, North of Lucketts on Potomac Overlook Lane. Convenient to Marc Train & Greenway. Motivated Seller!!! Call Melissa Murray, Keller Williams 703-966-5806 Handyman Special! Outskirts of Warrenton MUST BE SOLD BY 12/31/07 Golden Opportunity, Move In Condition, New Carpet, New Appliances, Fresh Paint, Priced Much Less than TH = SFH on Est. 1/2 Acre Lot, Zero or Low Down Pmt Steps you into Positive Cash Flow as Rental or a little TLC Builds the Equity! $149,900 All Offers Considered! jBin Diane irons - wmciwn, rinrs 703-753-2264 FRUIT FOR SALE UONS OF FAUQUIER Navel Oranges, $15 Tangelos, $15 Red Grapefruit, $15 Sunburst Tangerines, $20 Mixed Citrus, $18 Citrus Trio, $18 Also Choc Nuts, Pecans, Choc Coveted Pecans, Cashews, Almonds, Honey Krunch Peanuts, Nixed Nuts, Southern Fried & Butter Toffee Peanuts, & more. Call 540-347-0017 FAIQII a SPCA LOST A FOUND PETS ADOPTIONS TOO! 540-788-9000 Visit our homepage at www.fauquierspca.com e-mail fspca@netzero.com tor a complete up to date listing 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. IN HOME preschool has immediate opening. Call for details. (540)937-5468 CAREGIVING FOR YOUR LOVED ONE. Caregiving services, I do caregiving in your home. References & over 20 years exp. 540-253-7733, leave message tt took 6TEAFS to graduate. Find a job in about 6 MINUTES. Times Classified 347-4222 ADOPTION: LevlM couple wishing taS, adopt an intent mUng to pay legal A medicaf expenses. CaN Amy. 703-795-5912 or tot free 866-37&«95&. t For ail of your Classified needs call the Fauquier Times-Democrat 540-347-4222 ■uSJjtAmSUSisi^ 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; January 7, 2008 at 7:00PM in the Courthouse in Washington, Virginia, in order to consider the following application: SE 07-11-02 John Hallberg, d/b/a Smokehouse Winery, Exception permit to conduct carnivals, field parties, fairs, shows, or music festivals on the property located at 10 Aahby Road, Spenyville (14.227 acres, lax Map 37, Parcel 51, zoned A-Agricultursl ana C-Conservedon, Piedmont District). The applicant has proposed several restrictions and/or conations. The property is owned by Ernest V., Jr. and Frances E. Hallberg. Use allowed pursuant to Code Section 170-36H of the Rappahannock County Code with addWonai standards under Coos Section 170-69E. A copy of the foregoing application is on file at the Zoning Office in Washington, Virginia, and is available for public inspection, Monday through Fnday, 8:30AM to 4:30PM. Said application will be presented to the Rappahannock County Planning Commission at tneir regular meeting on Wednesday, December 19, 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, ad)acant 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, do P.O. Box 519, Washington, Virginia 22747, in advance thereof. By: John W. McCarthy Zoning Administrator “The Holidays Are Here. And so are our Classified holiday deadlines. Don’t miss them. December 26th Edition Wednesday, December 19 12 Noon - Business Services Directories and Places of Worship Friday, December 21 11:00am - Real Estate 3:OOpm - Employment, Horse & Farm, Private Property January 2nd Edition Wednesday, December 26 12 Noon -Business Services Directories and Places of Worship Friday, December 21 ll:OOam - Real Estate 3:00pm - Employment, Horse & Farm, Private PropertyLet os help you place your ad, caB today 540.351.1664 ! Toll Free 540351.1660 Fax 540.351.0121 FauquiexClassified@tiinespapen.cam &appahannocfe Netro Rappnews.com

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Resume or inquiries to: 866-606-3449 or dpstephens@ayrshirefarm.coni Purchasing Assistant (Part-time) A premier precast concrete manuf. firm located 4 mis E. of the intersection of Rt. 17 and 28 in beautiful Fauquier County, is currently seeking a Purchasing Assist, who is detail oriented, efficient and a team player. Initially, position will be PTJ15 - 20 hrs wk), but will evolve into Ft. Excel organizational skills and multi-tasking ability are essential; purchasing background pref. Tmg on Mas500 wiH be provided. Microsoft Word and Excel rea d. Send resumes including salary history to: Smith-Midland Corporation P.O. Box 300, Mdland, VA 22728 Fax: 540-439-1627 Email: careera@smithmidland.com Vs it us at: www.smithmidland.com KespomsiHStieK •Travel to customer sites for software training •Promote and sell service offerings •Initiate follow-up visits to maintain customer relationships •Provide ongoing support and problem resolution Jhgamanic •Bachelor’s degree •0 to 3 years work experience •Ability to travel extensively overnight •Good driving and credit records WtOffrr: •Company cat; BlackBerry and home office equipment •Extensive training on our products and industry •Paid associate benefits including medical, dental, vision and 401 k matching Call 1-880-910-0898 or subant resume with salary requirements to apply®reyrey.cow. mi Reynolds ■5 ^Reynolds. EOE. RAPPAHANNOCK RAPIDAN fit COMMUNITY (k endiliH .3 wdntii and iL ..V i^ma wa os..?P^^® BOARD 4 Yjofl Si1« lO HCu'Ol • v Jw v>0 V>- -iii3T7*'r*.'.T'T . Vh. | rPflYS&AL THERAPIST A2B5 RRCSB-AAA is seeking a part-time, 18.75 hrsTweek physical therapist to provide services to infants and toddkn, aged birth to 3 yrs. old, as part of a trans-discipiinary team. Position will provide services at the clients' home in Culpeper; Rappahannock, Fauquier; Madison, and/or Orange counties in Virginia. Successful candidate will have completed an accredited physical therapy education program (Bachelor’s and/or Master’s) and be licensed to practice as a Physical Therapist by the Dept of Health Professionals of VA. Some professional mprrimrr with devdopmentally disabled/delayed infants aid their families is preferred. Position is open until filled: $20.49$27.15Ac SPEECft PATHOLOGIST (2M RRCSB-AAA is seeking a part-tune, 18.75 hrsiweek speech pathologist to provide services to infants and toddlers* aged birth to 3 years old, as part of a ttans-disciplinary team. Position will provide services at the clients' home in Culpeper. Rappahannock. Fauquier. Madison, and/or Orange counties in Virginia. Successful candidate will have a Master's degree horn an accredited speech therapy program and be licensed to practice as a Speech Pathologist in the state of VA. Some professional experience with developmental^ disabled/delayed infants and their families preferred. Open until filled: $20.49 to $27.15/hr. CASE MANAGER/MH MS A MR #84 Exempt position available under the supervision of the Senior Case Manager. Provide case management services fin MR and MH consumers and their families in Culpeper. Fauquier. Madison. Orange and Rappahannock Counties. Will provide intensive supports to a small caseload of individuals placed in both 24 hour and supported residential programs. Duties include providing assessrifijfit advocacy,'case management, consultation and training for consumers and their families in outpatient, inpatient, emergency and day program settings. Knowledge of service delivery systems and types of mental health programs and services. Demonstrated ability to deal "sensitively with consumers and families and to communicate effectively. Conducts assessments, provides case management, and counsels consumers on options. BS degree in human services and two years relevant experience required. Open until filled: $34^ 15.00/annually. CASE MANAGER/MR 1334 A MB Exempt position available under the supervision of the Senior Case Manager. Provide case management sesvices for MR consumers and their families in Culpeper. Fauquier. Madison. Orange and Rappahannock Counties. Will provide intensive supports to a small caseload at individuals placed in both 24 hour and supported residential programs. Duties include providing assessment, advocacy, case management, consultation and training for consumers and then families in outpatient, inpatient, emergency and day program settings. Knowledge ef service delivery systems and types of mental health programs and services. Demonstrated ability to deal sensitively with coqspmers ao0 families and to communicate effectively. Conducts assessments, provides case management, and counsels consumers on options. 3ft Algrtfrif lipun scrum and two years relevant experience required. Open until filled: S34.515.0Q/annually. RAPPAHANNOCK RESOURCE SPECIALIST Aging Together is a partnership of organizations and individuals dedicated to improving the lives of older adults in Culpeper, Fauquier, Madison, Orange and Rappahannock counties. The RRCSB/AAA is seeking a qualified person to work 10 hriweek supporting Aging Together activities in Rappahannock County. The Resource Specialist collects and disseminates information about services available to older adults and their families and assists the Rappahannock County Aging Together Team in addressing local priorities for expanding and enhancing services and resources, including budding a strong volunteer network. Any combination of education and experience, equivalent to an Associate's Degree in a relevant field; experience in volunteer recnutment/cooidination or community organization requited. Open until filled; SI 4.14/hr APARTMENT LIVING RESIDENTAL COUNSELOR Ml Full-time non-exempt positions under the supervision of a Supported Laving Program Manager to support adults with mental illness and mental retardation. Provide assessment, living skills training and support for consumers in new residential group home and/or independent living in apartment settings. Evaluation and asses consumer skills and develop individual training plans, assist with and monitor consumer budgets and provide payee services and needed, provide shopping and cooking assistance, plan and participate in recreabonal activities. Provide support through feedback through direct contact m areas of interpersonal skills, neighbor and landlord relations, etc. Report to primacy therapist on mental status and issues and participate in consumer disposition meetings. Knowledge of community, housing and financial resources for the chronically mentally imparted, skills in assessment of consumer's function capacity and demonstrated ability to deal effectively with consumers. BS degree in Human Service or 5 yrs. exp. $28.411 50/annually SUBSTANCE ABUS TECHNICIAN #12# Hourly and on-call positions available at residential substance abuse treatment facility to monitor activities of consumers and ensure their safety and welfare. Implement and monitor education and recreational activities of consumers as instructed and maintain clinical records. High school diploma with experience m human serv ices field. Demonstrated ability to work with substance abuse population. Fipenmre in residential substance abuse setting and/or DETOX setting preferable. Ability to meet the public, monitor/supervise groups of people, and wok independently. Effective communication skills. Open until filled; $11.98/hr. COUNTY RESOURCE SPECIALIST #7M Aging Together is a partnership of organizations and individuals dedicated to improving the lives of nlrirr aifatu m Culpeper, Fauquier, Madison. Orange and Rappahannock Counties. The RRCSB/AAA is seeing a qualified person to work 10 bnVwk. supporting Aging Together activities m Madison County and/or 10 brsVwk Rappahannock County. The Resource Specialist collects and disseminates information about services available to older adults and their families and assists the local county Aging Together Team in addressing local priorities for expanding and enhancing services and resources, including budding a strong volunteer network. These two positions may be combined or applied for separately. Please indicate your preference Any combination of education and experience, equivalent to lecnulment/coanhnalian or community organization required. Position closes 12/24/07; $14.14/hr. n iMf OPERATIONS SPECIALIST #372 Part-time il 8.75 husirs/per/weeki non-exempt position available in Culpeper under the supervision of the (Time Operations Manager Providing clerical support to program by typing, copying, filing and faxing documents. Perform reception functions by answering the telephones. Prioritizing and routing calls, taking messages, greeting callers and waik-in diems and directing to appropriate staff or referring to other agencies, ftionhzc multiple tasks and work w ith constant interruptions. Attend staff meetings and maintain office equipment and supplies. High school graduate or GEO and one year experience in the secretarial field. Position closes 12/24/07: $11.41/hr RESIDENTIAL AIDE W4 Full-tune non-exempt position under the supervision of the Apartment Laving 'Senior'' Residential Counselor Provides personal and environmental care tasks such as housekeeping health care, transportation, home management, nutrition and shopping to elderly and handicapped clients, plans and provides a variety of leisure and recreational activities. Maintains a clean, comfortable and sale environment. Performs tasks from client-specific service plan. Completes required reports regarding tasks perfumed for diems. Motivates client toward self-sufficiency and esteem while respecting privacy and dignity of client and exercising considerable tact and independent judgment in doling with diem and diem's family. Attends CSP and ISP meetings: keeps supervisors informed of client progress. Performs related tasks as required. General knowledge of basic personal health care and home management methods: ability to read and carry out detailed instructions, ability to wok wrth mentally leaded, elderly and other special population clients, ability to wotk with people from ail socio-economic levels, ability to cany out health auk work in the home of a diem and perturm homemaker duties, ability to practice sound hygiene and samtanoo techniques, ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with diems and associates. Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school and some experience working with da general public. Position closes 12/28/07. S10.87/hr. Apply witt MCSB/.AAA ^yloiM to HUL PO. In 1541. Culpeper. VA 2274L (544) S2S-31W TDD: 1544) *25-73*1 EEtVAA KvaMreaee<£nrcttorg tH) Kids and Adults Earn Extra Money Deliver newspapers 1 day per week Routes available in: Reston Wed Evening / Thurs. Morning Delivery Centreville Thur Evening / Fri. Morning Delivery 1m 0,11 Donna <571) 323-6205 (Times Community Newspapers Times Community Newspapers an award winning community newspaper with offices in Fairfax, Loudoun, Fauquier, Clarke and Rappahannock counties, has immediate openings for the following positions: Display Advertising Consultant FT - Leesburg, VA, Reston, VA and Warrenton, VA I County/News Editor - Reston, VA For the complete list of Employment OpportnnltiM iMC www.TlmesCommunity.ciHS Interested applicants should send a resume and salary requirements to: Human Resources, 13873 Park Center Suite 301, Herndon, Virginia 20171 Email to: HumanResourc Fax to: 703.435.9754 No phone calls please. All resumes will be entered into our resume data Tunes Community Newspapers is an Equal Opportunity JEimes. Community Newspapers Clinical Unit Manager Full Time Day Shift Three to Five years of experience in long term care and supervisory preferred. Culpeper Health & Rehab Center 602 Madison Road Culpeper, Va. 22701 Fax (540) 829-0238 PH (540) 825-2884 www.mfa.net EOE V/D/M/F * RN/LPN Needed for Homecare Cases ASAPH Winchester/Front Royal Area, Nights/Weekends. Call for details. 1-600-598-8778 An eight physician Orthopaedic practice has an immediate opening tor a Physical Therapist Physical Therapist Assistant 11 Rehabilitation Specialist in our fast-paced Physical Therapy department. Ideal candidates must have experience in Orthopaedics and are self motivated. We offer a competitive salary, HIRING BONUS, excellent benefits, continuing education, and an exciting work environment To Apply: Attn: J. Smith Fax: (540) 347-0492 Mail: 52 W. 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VA State Licensing requires additional experience supervising children during recreational or educational activities. One year programmatic experience preferred. Must have certification in First Aid, CPR. and TB test prior to beginning work. DMV, criminal background, and CPS checks. (Hiring Range: S16.53-S22.32/hr) K08-S118-168 12/28/07. Visit our on-line employment center at www.lominun.gov for additional information and to apply. EOE. Estimator Smith-Midland Corp, a precast concrete producer, seeks an estimator. Position requires the review of construction documents, execute take-offs and calculating the cost of materials, labor and overheads in the manufacturing and installation of the product.. Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings required, rwwf sena resume erong wnn a cover letter to: Smith-Midland Corporation P.0. Box 300, Midland, VA 22728 Fax: 540-439-1627 carpers@smittunidland.com Commercial HVAC Tech Needed Warrantor based commercial company servicing Northern Virginia area is looking for a technician with 3-5 years experience, and good driving record. Benefits include top pay, health insurance, paid vacation, holidays, retirement plan, annual bonus, and company vehicle use. Email reoume to bpearregHiugheaJiet or fax to (703)724-1457 or call (703)724-1519 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, InstallShieid, CVS, COM/ OLE, SQL ail 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. Email your resume to: Jobs72@mindwrap.com or mail mindwrap, inc. Attn: Job Code W072 PO Box 430 Flint HHI, VA 22627 Fax (540) 675-3130. EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT Rappahannock National Bank is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant for their main office in Washington, VA. This position reports directly to the President & CEO A qualified candidate must be an administrative professional who is organized, able to multi-task and can work under limited supervision. Candidate should possess exceptional communication skills, ability to meet deadlines & handle confidential information and organize meetings. Must have at least 3 years of clerical/ -axietanal experience, including 1 year at a management support level. Advanced typing, and PC skills m MS office, especially Word. Excel and PowerPoint, is required. Prior banking experience is a plus. Excellent compensation and benefits package offered. To apply, submit your resume and application through our website at www.rappahannock ■>ank com and choose Information Center and Career Opportunities. Please email mleakei# absh.com for any questions about this opportunity. EOE. PH Rappahannock National Bank For afl of your

r ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT General Excavation, Inc is now hiring an ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT for their office located in Opal, Virginia. This is a full time position with benefits including vacation and holiday pay, sick leave, health and dental insurance and 401K. Applicant must possess telephone and customer service skills, be able to operate a fax machine, copier and scanner and be proficient in Microsoft Word. Excel, Outlook and Powerpoint. Familiarity with highway and road construction a plus. You may send your resume via fax 540-439-3795 or email jhall@gei-va.com G.E.I is an EOE and supports a drug free workplace I Drafters CAD operators of all levels needed at rapidly expanding engineering department ■located in Midland Virginia. Team focus, ability to visualize in 3D and a good work ethic are key components of the successful candidate. 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Smith-Midland Corporation P.O. Box 300, Midland, VA 22728 Fax: 540-439-1627 careers@smithmidland.com FOSTER CARE & ADOPTION PERMANENCY WORKER Family Services Permanency Worker in Poster Care and Adoption to provide case management, support, and supervision to children and families with an established permanency goal. Includes writing home studies, court reports, and child specific recruitment. Flexible work schedule to include some alter hours work; public speaking and good oral & writing 'kills required. Office location in the Shenandoah Building in Leesburg. VA. Masters Degree in social Work or closely related field plus 1 years experience in social work with a minimum of 1 year in foster- care/ adoption casework and home study experience in a public agency. Valid Drivers License; must meet County's standard tor driving requirements under the DMV, CPS Background check. (Hiring Range: $43,194 - $58,312) #08-S366-171 Closes: 12/29/07. 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