Rappahannock News, February 7, 2008

R.UIMOM) V'VJ'Ot'i-l'-in Phone (540)675-3338 130th Year ... No. 6 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2008 WWW.RAPPNEWS.COM 50 CENTS Lions Bland Concert Sunday, Feb. 10 2 p.m. The Theatre Make a valentine Middle Street Gallery Feb. 9-10 12-6 p.m Learn about wildlife habitats Kick off “Clean Streams* Saturday, Feb. 9 Schoolhouse in Sperryvilie 10-3 p.m. School funding bill narrowly clears Senate Finance Committee By M. K. Luther Capital News Service and Matt Pelkey Rappahannock News Staff Writer RICHMOND - The Senate school funding bill that could allow Rappahannock County to secure more state money for education narrowly cleared the Senate Finance Committee this past Tuesday. S.B. 559 squeaked by the committee, which voted 7-5 to send it on to the full Senate. There it will probably receive a vote in the next week. If it passes the Senate it will be sent to the House, which it must also pass before being sent to the Governor to be signed into law. Sen. Mark Obenshain, who sponsored the bill, said the Senate Finance Committee could have been a major stumbling block. “It’s out of the Finance Committee, which is frankly often the biggest hurdle anything has to get over to pass the Senate,” he said in a phone interview. “So that was a big step, and hopefully it’s headed us in the direction of getting this through the Senate. It’s only one step on the road of getting the county what it needs.” Obenshain said he is confident the bill will receive a thumbs-up vote from the full Senate. And once it makes it to the House of Delegates, it will follow a path blazed by companion bill H.B. 936," which was introduced by Del. Todd Gilbert. “Introducing it in both houses is an important tactical option that we availed ourselves of,” Obenshain said. The Senate Finance Committee is often reluctant to give up state funds, and Obenshain tinkered with the bill to reduce its fiscal impact on the state. As originally The Road through Richmond The two bills intended to increase state funding for Rappahannock public schools have cleared a few legislative hurdles, but thev still nave a ways to go. Both must make it through each chamber of vhe General Assembly and be approved by the Governor. At each step along the way they risk derailment H.B. 936 Patron: Del. Todd Gilbert S.B. 559 PatronSen Mark Obenshain Senate Committee on Education and Health House Committee on Education House Appropriations Subcommittee on Elementary and Secondary Education Senate Finance Committee Full Senate House Committee on Appropriations Full House of Delegates Governor's approval House Committee on Appropriations Full House of Delegates Senate Finance Committee Full Senate Governor's approval drafted it would have made 17 school districts eligible to enter cost-sharihg agreements. The cost to the state of all the districts taking advantage of the agreements was estimated at over $8 million annually. “The substitute limits this functionally to this one county. Previously as drafted, it could have taken in other counties, but those counties have a low composite index. This allows the county to partner with another county* he told the committee. Rappahannock County Administrator John McCarthy said the immediate financial impact of the bill would not apply to the current fiscal year. He said Rappahannock does not anticipate entering into the required agreement with nearby Page County, the most likely candidate, and will instead seek to partner See FUNDING, Page A2 Virginia’s presidential primaries Feb. 12 By Kevin Allen Rappahannock News Staff Writer Virginia’s chance to weigh in on this year’s president tial candidates comes next week. Primaries for the Democratic and Republican parties are Tuesday. When voters go to the polls, they will be given the option of voting in the Democratic or Republican primary. Each voter may vote in only one primary, but does not need to be a registered member of the party to cast a ballot. Voting in a party’s primary does not give a person any official affiliation with the political party. Absentee voters can vote before Tuesday at the Registrar of Voters Office between the County Courthouse and the Commissioner of the Revenue Office on Gay Street in the Town of Washington. The registrar’s office is open from 8 a.ra. to 4 p.m. today and . 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday. More than 20 states held primaries or caucuses Feb. 5 on “Super Tuesday.” This Tuesday, the only other contests are Republican primaries in the District of Columbia and Maryland, the Democratic primary in Maryland and the Democratic caucus in D.C. On the ballot Although several candidates have dropped out of the race, there are still six names on each party’s primary ballot. No other races or referendums will be on the ballot. Democrats • Barack Obama • Dennis J. Kucinich • Hillary Clinton • Bill Richardson • Joe Biden • John Edwards Republicans • Ron Paul • John McCain • Fred D. Thompson • Mike Huckabee • Rudy Giuliani • Mitt Romney 4¥here to vote The county’s six polling stations will be open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday. The polling stations are listed below, separated by voting district above. Hampton District • Washington Fire Hall Jackson District • Amissville Fire Hall Piedmont District • Sperryville Fire Hall Stonewall-Hawthome District • Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church Wakefield District • Chester Gap Fire Hall • Flint Hill Fire Hall E-mail the reporter at kallen@timespapers.com. Scrabble school project approved Other highlights from the Board of Supervisors meeting By Matt Pelkey Rappahannock News Staff Writer The Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors this past Monday approved plans to convert the Scrabble School, a historic black schoolhouse outside Sperryville, into a functioning senior center and heritage landmark for African-American history. Bob Lander, president of the Scrabble School Preservation Foundation, told the board that the money for the project was in place and that the foundation had set up a management team that was working the state. “I just want to ask you to be kind to us...,” Lander said, making his case before the board. This past November the Virginia Department of Housing and Community approved a $200,000 grant for the Scrabble School plans. But even with the promised cash, $100,000 more was needed to reach the estimated $450,000 price tag. “How can you say no to somebody See BOARD, Page A2 Photo by E. Raymond Boc New choices Anita Hartke (left) and Brian Taylor (right) converse with Thom Pellikaan and Barbara Dennis at the Rappahannock County Democratic Committee meeting at the Library Tuesday evening. Ms. Hartke of Culpeper County and Mr. Taylor of Henrico County are both seeking the nomination to be the Democratic candidate to represent the 7th Congressional District in the June 10 primary election. Good will from Rappahannock to Senegal By Matt Pelkey Rappahannock News Staff Writer Over 4,000 miles away, in a small coastal town in northwest Africa, three guests from Rappahannock are expected. On Feb. 15, midwife Kristine Lauria, her son Alessandro — a second grader at Hearthstone School — and Hearthstone teacher Kitty Keyser will fly across the Atlantic Ocean to Dakar, the capitol of Senegal. From there they will drive an hour and a half down bumpy dirt roads to M'boro sur Mer, where they will spend the next month. Lauria will be working in the village's health clinics, Keyser will be teaching and Alessandro will be along for the experience. The trip will be the second to MTwro sur Mer for Lauria and Alessandro, who went last year. Lauria is going as part of a program arranged by the non-profit organization African Birth Collective. A midwife of over 18 years, she will help deliver babies in the village’s three health clinics and teach modem delivery techniques to the local staff. “The midwives over there that attend most of the births, they have six months' worth of training,” Lauria said. She said that the instruction they received for their jobs was basic and bast'd on outdated methods. “They get no anatomy and physiology,” she said. “Basically they’re taught what to do, but they don’t know why." Lauria will step in and demonstrate child delivery practices to the midwifes as well as to six visiting students with the African Birth Collective program. And she will bring much-needed medical supplies in addition to her knowledge of midwifery. “They arc* well staffed in the clinics but what they don’t have on an on-going basis are medical supplies, so we bring what we can when we come," she said. All of the participants in African Birth Collective’s program an* required Photo courtesy of Hearthstone School Town children on the beach outside M'boro sur Mer. to bring supplies. Laura said she already has over 4,000 medical gloves. ‘They're reusing gloves and w ashing them,” she said. Lauria hooked up with the African Birth Collective after working at an orphanage in Ghana in 2004. After that she decided she wanted to make time every year to work overseas. She also views it as a learning experience for her son Alessandro. “He gets so much out of it," she said. “He knows things and learns things beyond his years.” Lauria also ottered her medical sen - ice's in southeast Asia after the tsunami, and she ran a child-birth center in Guatemala, whore Alessandro was bom. Nllxiro sur Mer is small town with dirt roads that will take you from one end to the other in about 20 minutes on foot. Few buildings have running water or electricity. Many of the children in M*boro sur Mer work rather than go to school. But Hearthstone's Keyser, who will be teaching local children in the town, saw an opportunity for the type of hands-on lessons she teaches in Rappahannock. ‘There’s a lesson in everything," she said. "There’s a science lesson in baking, there's a math lesson in chopping veget ablest for soup." For many of the children, a formal education is not a possibility. Keyser will teach them that they don’t have to be m a classroom to learn. "Many children in the callage can’t See SENEGAL, Page A2 Rappahannock News P.O. Box 59 Washington, Va. 22747 (540)675-3358 (540) 675-3088 (fax) Can’t get to Richmond? Read online what's happening in the General Assembly A

Board From Page A1 who says 'we've got the money and we re ready to go'*" board chairman Bob Anderson'asked. RappahanniK'k County Administrator John McCarthy endorsed the Scrabble School plans. “Its appropriate to proceed with the project." he told the board. With the go ahead from the board of supervisors, construction can begin on the project, with an estimated completion date of Jan. 1. 2009. Board opposes bill to loosen restrictions on wineries The board voted, to oppose a bill that would restrict local regulatory reach over activities at wineries. H.B. 463 would place nearly all events at wineries under 200 people without noise carrying beyond the property line out of the reach of county regulation. “Some of these things are probably things we wouldn't object to. but some of these things are things I expect we would object to and are things that we currently regulate...,” County Administrator John McCarthy said. The Hoard's stance will be conveyed to legislators representing Rappahannock. Last year the board opposed similar legislation. McCarthy said he asked for the Sard's opposition at the request of several landowners who Live near Oasis Winery in Fauquier County. “There's been a constant, low-lev. el. unarmed conflict going on for the last ten years between Oasis's owners and Fauquier County about how many events they're allowed to do and what constituted a regulates! event and what wasn’t a regulatt 1 event,” McCarthy said. The bill is currently before the General Assembly. McCarthy said the bill has support from v. inenes in Virginia. Board opposes bill to allow uranium mining The hoard voted to oppose a 'bill that would allow uranium mining in \ irginia. Cranium mining, which typicallv involves highly invasive extraction techniques, is currently banned in the state. 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McCarthy said there are no known deposit sites in Rappahannock County, but that may not mean that the county would dodge possible exploration. “There are known deposits of uranium in Warren, Fauquier and Madison counties,” McCarthy said. “I think it reasonable to conclude the only reason there aren’t any known deposits in Rappahannock is because nobody bothered to look.” McCarthy said he had received calls from a number of county residents urging the board to oppose the bill. High mileage tax breaks considered The board heard about tentative plans to offer tax breaks to residents with high-mileage vehicles. “We’ve had a lot of people requesting high mileage adjustment,” said County Commissioner of the Revenue Beverly Atkins. The tax breaks would help out the many commuters in Rappahannock who log high miles on their vehicles. They would not go into effect this year, but the revenue office plans to mail out information about them with personal property tax forms. “I will be back once I have more informationsaid Atkins, who presented the idea to the board. E-mail the reporter at mpelkey@timespapers.com. Funding From Page A1 with another adjacent county. Once the partnership agreement is established, the county would then return to ask for the funding, McCarthy said. “We are seeking a leg up on asking you for money later," McCarthy explained. John McCarthy testified that high real estate values in the county result in an elevated “local composite index” (LCI) of .80 — meaning that the state will pay only 20 percent of the cost of education in Rappahannock. This LCI is not reflective of residents’ income, he said. “One of the main things that is driving the .80 (LCI) is the fact that we have a number of people coming out to Rappahannock to buy weekend places or buy retirement homes from more populous jurisdictions, primarily Northern Virginia, who are bidding up the price of land substantially,” McCarthy said. Surrounding school districts receive as much as 70 percent state funding for the cost of education. Rappahannock residents submitted more than 200 letters in support of the bill, McCarthy said, and both of the county administrative boards back the bill. “When you get a school board and board of supervisors to agree on anything, that alone is a significant achievement,” McCarthy said. Both the Senate and the House bill would allow the county to participate in a cost-sharing agreement with a neighboring school district by raising the district enrollment cut-off for such agreements from 350 to 1,200 students. By partnering with another school district Rappahannock could receive a more favorable LCI, which the state uses to calculate how much school districts have to fork over for education and how much the state will provide. Senate Finance Committee vote: Yeas - Wampler, Houck, Stolle, Quayle, Watkins, Whipple, Reynolds . Nays - Howell, Saslaw, Miller, Y.B., Marsh, Lucas . Abstentions - Colgan. Senegal From Page A1 go to school because they don’t have the money,” she said. But she will also work with teachers at the two schools in M’boro sur Mer — one is a French-speaking school and the other is an Arabic-speaking school. And she will 'take the opportunity to study local dance and bring what she learns back to her Hearthstone students. Lauria, Alessandro and Keyser will take to M’boro sur Mer an assortment of necessities n.id goodies when they leave in a week. They have cotton balls, gauze, bottles of hydrogen peroxide, toothbrushes, toothpaste, soap and handsewn teddy bears made by Hearthstone .students. Hearthstone culinary teacher Margaret Dunn and her students made and sold donuts recently to raise funds for supplies. Lauria still needs more medical supplies to bring with her, including travelsized toothpaste and soap, toothbrushes, thermometers, cotton receiving blankets, blood pressure cuffs, stethoscopes and rolled gauze. Keyser will be bringing over school supplies for the children in the town and will take anything she can get. Donations can bedropped off at Hearthstone School on Route 211 outside of Sperryville by Monday, Feb. 11. E-mail the reporter at mpelkey@timespapers.com. Home and land transfers These Rappahannock County home and land transfers were recorded in the Rappahannock County Circuit Court clerk’s office between Jan. 25 and Jan. 31. To find transfers in other Northern Virginia counties, visit www.timespapers.com. Jackson District Claude Compton to GLMAY LLC, 1.316 acres, $600,013, tax map: 32-35C. Stonewall-Hawthome District Karen S. Lawrence to Mark A. Lawrence and Wife, 6.35 acres, deed of gift, tax map: 48-13D. Wakefield District Susan K. Harding to Patricia Layer, 4.83 acres, deed of gift, tax map: 12-47C. County and Town Meetings and Notices • On Thursday, Feb. 7, the Rappahannock County Water and Sewer Authority will meet at 7:30 p.m. at the Rappahannock County courthouse on Gay Street. • On Tuesday, Feb. 12, the Rappahannock County School Board will meet at 7 p.m. closed session and at 7:30 p.m. public session at RCHS band room. • On Wednesday, Feb. 13, the Town of Washington’s regularly scheduled Town Council meeting will be held at Town Hall at 7:30 p.m. Highlights from the agenda include an update from David Cubbage, VDoT, on the possibility of additional stop signs on Main St.; a report on a possible project with RappFLOW regarding the Avon Hall pond; a report on wastewater which includes an update on the Environmental Assessment Public Hearing and Nutrient offsets, a report on the refinancing of Avon Hall; a consideration of a meeting date to continue the review of the draft Zoning Ordinance; the reappointment of an ARB member, and the consideration of a new street light on Gay St. Wakefield Country Day School Second Quarter Honor Roll 2007-2008 Head of School Honors Marguerite Beattie (12* Grade) Audrey Speer (11th Grade) GRADE 1 Connor Baker Sam Barnes Tatiana Calderon Rachel Cieptak Lucy Clark Ashley Ellsworth-Evans Nathaniel Gressly Colton Hoynoski Shane Maunelli Brooke Miller Eva Parios Lily Shahida Cade Short Michael Silek Victoria Stringfellow Drake Summers Ethan Williams Brooke Woodward GRADE 2 Gena Boice Meghann Burgess Bernard Cieplak Catherine Deane Anthony Elar, III Douglas Griffin Connor Johnson Drake Lynn Hampton Massie Emma McGunigal Connor Mowatt-Larssen Karl Palenkas Kathryn Phillippe Connor Poe Matthieux Roger Jackson Romine Audrey Ruckman Lucy Scruton Grace Seaborn Emerson Shepard Alexander Smith Josie Vernick Skye Marvin GRADE 3 Campbell Baker Lucas DuMez Megan Kelley Gage Landis Austin Malone Monica Marciano Haze Packwood Tanner Perry Justin Ramey Brianna Rodriguez Teague Sanders Tatumn Vaught Harrison Wells Gabriel Williams Jonathan Carrier GRADE 4 James Allen Christoph Brier Clough Joseph Dowell Taylor Jones Tor Mowatt-Larssen Abe Nolan Christopher Parios Nikolas Patton Ashlyn Ramey Julia Weir Gabriel Cancio-Bello Alyssa Hamilton Evan Lester Brendan Martyn GRADE 5 Caroline Burgess Anna Clark Maeve Dale Devon Downes Tim Johns Michael Klosson Lily Lauben Willow Lynn GRADE 5 Sam Mullany Madison Mulvey Ixel Ochoa Christopher Payne Jane Purnell Freya Rodriguez Madison Romine Torn Sanders Harper Van Ness Amy Chadduck GRADE 6 Grace Alexander Alex Foster Shivam Mehta Sam Nolan Rachel Paulisch Edward Benton Emily Hennessy Kimberly Pankow Thomas Pearson Michael Stone GRADE 7 Olivia Brown Alexandra Cancio-Bello Marc Cugnon Rachel DuMez Makenzie Magaro Sonia Mehta Alejandro Rodriguez Hannah Tufts Lucy Van Ness Shannon Weir Ashton Yamall Brooke Addison Henry Johnson Bnttany Kwolek Carl Liles Caroline Murray William Scaring J GRADE 8 Kaitlin Burgess John Morgan Christoph Woody Hazel Alexander Hinton Carina Klosson William Mullany Ryan Ochoa Michael Pearson Brian Shafran Jennifer Shaffier Alice Silva GRADE 9 Bret Heddleston Alex Hernandez Jim Hur Christine Pankow Cynthia Rodriguez Laura Bancroft Isabell Eastham Hunter Kapp Jessica Lester lanMcCool Brittany Spence GRADE 10 Sarah Hazel Katie Huang Louise Johns Annelise Riedel Mary Shaffier Andrew Smith Adrian Wassel Abigael Whitaker Sadie Albert Patrick Brown Haley Chadduck Andy Leser Sarah Merritt Margaret Murray Cooper Weir Rachel Wells GRADE 11 Julia Bancroft Rachael Carrier Sebastian Langenberg Russell Leskovec Saheel Mehta Hideko Ninomiya Elida Opitz Franzi Schemmann Keenan Sherwood K^atie Von Fange Jim Hennessy Jesse Marsh Neil McClung Beien Otagaray Sean O’Connor Kristina Stone Shota Tachibana GRADE 12 Emma Clark Taylor Hammelman Joy Heddleston Benjamin Lebeau Derek Perry Katherine Russo Alex Shafran Matthew Wingfield

Rappahannock County celebrates a birthday: 175 years By Anita L. Sherman Rappahannock News Staff Writer Many who are living in Rappahannock County may not be aware that the county is celebrating a birthday of sorts. This Friday, February 8, marks the 175 year of Rappahannock County’s formal splitting from Culpeper County. When that act was passed by the General Assembly in Richmond, Rappahannock County was created as a new county separate from Culpeper County. It’s not that Rappahannock as a county hadn’t existed before. In 1656, it split from the then Lancaster County. The first Rappahannock County lost its identity again in 1692 when it was divided into Richmond County in the north, and Essex County in the south. It was from Essex County that Culpeper County was eventually created in 1749. According to documentation at the Rappahannock Historical Society, Rappahannock lay in the Northern Neck between the Potomac and Rappahannock Rivers, and was named for a tribe of Indians who lived along the latter. The name, meaning “land of ebb and flow,” or as some historians say, “land of fast-flowing water,” came from the fact that the river was influenced by fKn firloc Irmn PKnearwiirn Dotr But the formal splitting from Culpeper County in 1833 was a significant one and a change that wasn’t without angst. Back in the early 1800s, Culpeper County was huge even with Madison County taken out in 1793. If you were a businessman living in Chester Gap and you had to travel to Fairfax (later Culpeper), to take care of business at the Courthouse, it was a long haul. Roads were very rough and depending on the time of year, often impassable. Transportation was difficult and time-consuming. Perhaps harking back to a legacy of community activism, several citizen groups got together and began their lobbying efforts with the Legislature asking that a separate county be formed. There were 50-60 pages of petitions. But there were also 50-60 pages of petitions from citizens who saw no need for a separate county to be formed and lobbied just as diligently with the Legislature that this not hapnpn Those who wanted the new county argued that the distance to the Seat of Justice for many could be up to forty miles of hard traveling. As one petition stated, “If indeed the hackneyed idea that proximity to easy access to the seat tends to promote and increase litigation be true then the remote locality and intervening obstacles to Justice complained of should be subjects of consolation rather than regret with your Petitioners." Another argument appeared to favor domestic bliss. “The extent of territory, its shape, and boundary will render it convenient for every individual included and in attendance on court to return to his family and business every night and breakfast at home every morning. Any expenditure incurred therefrom wall be voluntary and generally by such as are able to bear it. No loss or inconvenience will Likely result from disarrangement of domestic concerns when instructions are issued every morning and their faithful execution attended to on each returning evening.” Those petitions favoring the status quo argued that for most the journey to the Seat of Justice would not take more than half a day, that when the rivers flooded it was a rise and fall within a 24 hour period and didn’t the recently constructed bridges help? Also, a new county would require more taxes and nobody would want that. Ultimately, petitioners against the formation of a new county felt that politics were definitely in play. “Indeed, without intending to cast any imputations upon the motives of the friends of division generally, who are also oqr friends, and fellow country men, we must state it as our honest conviction, that the division is sought by some, more with a view to party and personal views and county politics than the public good. For these reasons we ask that the county may remain as it has for many hears without complaint, undivided...” With hundreds of signatures on numerous petitions circulating back and forth, it was on February 2, 1833 that a final petition from Lower Culpeper signed by more than 1,500 •'reached the General Assembly. A meeting advertised in the Culpeper Gazette was to convene at the Court House on February 8 to'plot a new' course of “delaying tactics.” What this group didn’t knowr was on that same day - February 8, 1833 - the General Assembly had ^i— Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Anita L. Sherman The courthouse in the Town of Washington was built in 1835. It looks today much as it did then. authorized the formation of a new county - Rappahannock, named for that river whose headwaters drained into the region. This act - known as Chapter 73 - gave a nod to the old Rappahannock County dismembered in 1692, but whose lands once included ‘new’ Rappahannock. One fellow active in the fight for a new county was Philip Thornton, a Culpeper General Assembly delegate. During that same session he took his seat as a Rappahannock delegate along with 14 former Culpeper court justices who were among 25 who swore allegiance to the new jurisdiction. County seat One of the first tasks for the 25 newly appointed Gentleman Justices of the new county of Rappahannock was to decide where the county seat would be located. This was a serious proposition for it wasn’t just the placement of buildings. When the courts were in session, these were some of the most important days of the year. People came from miles around to buy and sell, pay debts, settle disputes, peruse the latest peddler’s wares, hear political speeches and vote. At that time, there were only two towns in the county which had been laid out with named streets: Washington and Woodville. Both of these towns were active having stores and taverns and both had about the same size population. Having a new county didn’t Mike Mclnturt 4th Dan Betsy Toth 3rd Dan 540-349 0632 Classes Underway )oln Any Time mean an end to squabbles and once again emotions ran high as to which area would be designat ed as the county seat. More writ- £ ten petitions or “Memorials” ( were considered as well as oral i opinions. One influential and powerful citizen of Woodville 1 was outraged that county builds. i ings would be placed in pristine ' Woodville. He felt that the courts £ would “attract drunkards, ’ lawyers, and other rowdy ele- £ ments to which they did not 1 want their children exposed,” * and, “Woodville was a center of culture.” But many in the county favored having it in Washington for financial advantages — particularly those citizens of the town itself Ultimately, it was decided by the justices that “the Town of Washington poses the most suitable place for the erection of public buildings for the county” To sweeten the pot, the citizens of the Town of Washington volunteered to purchase the land for those buildings. It was generally felt that “Washington was a mercantile capital and business community, and logical site for public buildings. 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Editorial & Opinion -ftappabannocfe iJetoS—Established 1877 An Independent Newspaper Published Every Thursday ARTHUR W. ARUNDEL, PUBLISHER 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@timespapers.com Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday Member, Audit Bureau of Circulations www.rappnews.com THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2008 Letters “Make your influence felt” On Tuesday, Feb. 12, the voters of Rappahannock County, both Democrats and Republicans, will have the opportunity to cast a ballot in the Virginia Presidential Primary. What this means is that no matter what your political persuasion, be it anywhere from the loony left to the ridiculous right or the sensible middle in between, this will be the perfect chance to make your influence felt. And there is no doubt about it, apathy is not an option. Our country is involved in wars in Iraq, Afghanistan, and against alQaeda, and as a result, our military has been stretched too thin, while at home, our economy may already be in a recession. As a nation we face such huge challenges as global warming, dependence on foreign oil, skyrocketing health care costs, and the flood of illegal immigrants into our communities. The Bush era is coming to an end not a day too soon and we are desperately going to need new leadership in the years ahead. And who will provide that leadership? ■v A determined former A^st Lady who has become a political power in her own right representing New York in the Senate? An Illinois 'Sjenator with a gifted tongue, whose political talent has takeTKhim from the state leg islature to within arm’s reach of the White House in less than four years? An independent minded Arizona Senator and war hero who spent five years in a North Vietnamese prison camp? A businessman who oversaw the Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City and then became Governor of Massachusetts? A Baptist Minister who was elected Governor of Arkansas and then wrote a diet book? Say what you want, but you can’t say 2008’s Presidential hopefuls are a dull bunch. So, if you are hoping for Hillary or are on the bandwagon for Obama, now is the time to step up. If you want to march behind McCain, hit the road for Romney, or sing in praise of Huckabee, you need to show up and vote first. And if you think Ron Paul has all the answers.well you can show up and vote too. It has been said that a Presidential election is the Super Bowl of American politics, if this is true, then don’t sit out the game on the sidelines. All you have to do to play is be a registered voter, go to your regular {railing place on Tuesday the 12th and ask for either a Democratic or Republican ballot. It’s just that easy. Fred Schaefer Sperryville On our way Washington Volunteer Fire & Rescue launched its Tanker Fund Raising Campaign with a pancake breakfast held at the fire hall on Jan. 19. Thanks to the generosity of the many citizens of Rappahannock who came out to support us and the hard work of our Company 1 members, we were able to raise just over $2,000! It’s a long way to our goal of $200,000 but it is a wonderful first step and it will be followed by more delicious and heart warming events. Special thanks go out to those who were of particular assistance for this event. First we wish to thank the Rappahannock News for the wonderful coverage and the editorial support. Several local area businesses were very helpful as well. These include The Country Cafe, the Comer Store, and the Flint Hill Public House. We appreciate their generosity. Mary V. Collins Treasurer You light up our lives! Have you noticed the street lights in Flint Hill are back on? They are newer, more efficient and less obtrusive. They have been in operation since last August. The Flint Hill Ladies Auxiliary would like to thank the following businesses and individuals for their generosity in supporting our efforts to create a safe village for our residents, businesses, and visitors. Settles Grocery and Garage The Griffin Tavern Flint Hill Public House 4 & 20 Blackbirds Rappahannock National Bank BB&T Flint Hill Baptist Church Flint Hill Methodist Church Horse and Hound Dwight Matthews, AIA Fran Krebser Jean Lillard If anyone would like to contribute to the Street Light Fund, please feel free to call me for details. Flint Hill Ladies Auxiliary Jean Lillard, President 540-675-3670 Tltank you A heartfelt thank you to all who remembered our father by attending his funeral services. We also send thanks to all who called and sent cards of remembrance. The St. Clair Family Letters to the editor The Rappahannock News welcomes Letters to the Editor from its readers as a forum for discussion of local public affairs subjects. WRITE: Letters to the Editor. P.O. Box 59, Washington. Va. 22747 EMAIL: asherman@timespapers.com Our View For President: John McCain The nation now needs straight talk ext Tuesday, Rappahannock County and Virginia vote in X ^ Democratic and Republican party primaries toward a historic November election. As the 2008 presidential lineup now shapes up, for the first time in 80 years there will be no candidate on the ballot who has served before as the nation’s President or Vice President. It is going to be a Presidential election of extraordinary importance. As birthplace of more American presidents (eight) than any other state in the union, Virginians take a very special pride in this quadrennial national leadership process. There are times in our history so very perilous that they cry out for a steady and experienced national leader, someone so trusted that we may feel absolutely confident to place the fate of the country in that person’s hands to bring both national parties together for the common American cause, at home and abroad. This is one of those times. Among all the candidates of both parties, only Democratic Senator Barack Obama and Republican Senator John McCain have demonstrated broad understanding of the issues and shown the vision to meet very large challenges ahead. McCain, though, has a rare brand of national experience together with a courage and soul visibly forged by those years he spent, after his plane was shot down, as a prisoner of war in Vietnam and later by more than two decades boldly fighting for needed change on the floor of the U.S. Senate. Plainly put he is far greater than just another ambitious politician. In this election campaign, during which most candidates have fashioned and then re-fashioned their ‘core’ beliefs to fit the political winds, Senator McCain shows a person of unswerving straight con viction and integrity. His values, his beliefs, his personal goals and principles were brutally tempered in war and have since been built, and deeply tested in congressional service. Consider these most essential issues now facing the country: • John McCain’s fundamental beliefs on domestic issues are founded upon his conviction that it is each person’s basic responsibility to look after himself, and that the government’s job is essentially to take care of those fairly needing help. On the current tough national economic situation, he remains a believer in the power of tax cuts and is leader of a new growing band of both Democrats and Republicans determined to end wasteful (i.e. pork barrel) spending in Washington. • On foreign policy, McCain as President would clearly be best prepared to maintain a strong secure nation respected around the world for honoring its commitments. • On the tough Iraq war situation, the seasoned war and foreign policy expert said at the war’s beginning that our attack to take down the brutality of Saddam Hussein as a threat to Middle East peace was the right thing to do; but that in launching the full Iraq War the Bush administration failed by having no plan to end it and bring peace to the region. The Senator then led the firing of Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld and boldly initiated the controversial and so far successful U.S. troop surge devised by Gen. David Petraeus. • On the now hot current immigration issue, the Senator advocates immigration reform both to safeguard our borders and to provide a just pathway to U.S. citizenship (not amnesty) for the 12 million illegal aliens in the country now living also among us here, a position he shares with Senator Obama. • Planet in peril? McCain has long been far out front on both the global warming issue and on conservation of the nation’s natural resources and open space land, an important issue here in Rappahannock County. • On an issue of special concern to Virginia, McCain is a firm supporter of the country’s right-to-work law guaranteeing that working people may choose whether or not to join a labor union and not be forced by a proposed new Federal law which would require everyone to join and pay union dues to keep a job, which is supported by Senators Obama and Clinton; On all of the major national issues now confronting this country John McCain has shown time and again a now urgently needed special capacity to reach across liberal and conservative political lines to achieve consensus. In war and in peace, through our toughest recent times, this American seasoned leader has with the courage of his convictions made things successful ly happen in the highest best interests of all Americans. He would lead us and return respect of America and its ideals throughout the world. Some say that at age 72 John McCain may be too old for the job. Well, his mother is a vigorous and herself outspoken 96. This newspaper now breaks wit its long tradition of separately endorsing candidates in Virginia s Republican and Democratic party primaries to focus this year instea< on the best candidate in the November general election. The Rappahannock News endorses without reservation the election of U.S. Senator John McCain to become our next President and Commander in Chit Commonplace notes by Arthur U Arundel, Publisher and Peter W. Arundel, President i Primary voting just 5 days away The people of Rappahannock — those of voting age anyway - have a record to shoot for. In the last general election, in 2006, Rappahannock was third (65.1%) behind only Goochland (66.2%) and Falls Church (66.4%) in the entire Commonwealth in the proportion of eligible voters who turned out to cast a ballot. Rappahannock has a chance, next Tuesday, to knock Falls Church off that lofty perch and become the one county in all of Virginia with the greatest sense of civic participation. Left, right and middle; Republicans, Democrats, Independents, folks of all stripes and opinions, we want to show the world that people here care enough about civic responsibility, know enough about finding the polling places, and have the energy to show up on Tuesday. It is appropriate to remember the most recent contest for State Attorney General. This eminent state position is often considered the place to be “on-deck” for a chance at the Governor’s chair in a subsequent election. The contest in 2005 was decided by a few hundred votes. A recount across the entire Commonwealth was conducted, under the supervision of the courts. A few votes the other way in each county in the state would have changed the outcome of the election. Yes, it is now very clear to each Virginian: each single vote does matter. There is a lot to brag about if you live in Rappahannock County. If even more people turn out next Tuesday, we will all be able to add another significant item to our bragging list: our propensity to vote, to be a strong element in the selection of state and federal officials. Let’s let the world know that we have the interest, the thoughtfulness and the energy to lead the way across Virginia. A word to the 17-yearolds of this county: If you turn 18 even on the day before the general election in November, you are eligible to vote in all of the primaries if you are registered. You can take the first steps toward full membership in our society. Just ask somebody where to vote. Most everyone you approach will know. Why, because, you see, this is Rappahannock County. Such generosity! We at Gray Ghost Vineyards cannot begin to express our appreciation for the overwhelming generosity shown by so many in our community. The Gray Ghost Holiday Food Drive organized to benefit the Culpeper Food Closet received over 450 pounds of food. Once again, a special thanks to all those who participated and made this our most successful food drive to date. Sincerely, A1 and Cheryl Kellert and the staff at Gray Ghost Vineyards Making a difference Tnsta Scheuerlein and Cole Johnson (seated) of the Headwaters Foundation, which works to support public education in Rappahannock, collect letters of support at Rappahannock County Elementary School for the funding bills currently before the General Assembly. Rappahannock News staff photo/Matt Pelkey

Second shot at State By CHRISTINE KRAPF Special to the Rappahannock News Finishing second is getting old. “It’s kind of like what my mom was telling me,” Rappahannock County High School senior Nancy Herbert said. “It’s nice being the bridesmaid, but you’d like to be the bride. I'm tired of getting the little trophy. I think that (head coach Dave) Naser deserves and needs a bigger trophy.” Rappahannock County’s Scholastic Bowl team will have one more opportunity this season to present Naser with a larger trophy. But the Panthers will need to win the biggest prize the Group A Scholastic Bowl offers. A state championship. Rappahannock County qualified for the state tournament for a second consecutive season Saturday afternoon, with its second-place finish in the Region B tournament at Luray. • George Mason, the defending state champion, answered five of the last eight questions correctly in the last tossup round to defeat the Panthers, 210-170, to capture its fourth PfYncnnitivo rorrinnal f The two teams, however, will represent Region B in the state tournament March 1 at The College of William & Mary. Saturday’s regional loss to George Mason was particularly painful for the Panthers. Not only did they defeat them earlier in the double-elimination tournament, they squandered a huge lead the second time the two played. “We need to get way lucky,” Rappahannock County junior captain A.J. Collins said. “We need to get the right questions and know them earlier than they do, and we’re bound to win.” Sophomore Brittany Clatterbuck expressed the same sentiment. “It is hard to beat them. You look across, and those guys are geniuses. They can go to Harvard and Yale,” she added. “It’s exhausting. You can play for hours and hours. We’re going to have to get a break.” Rappahannock County certainly is capable of creating opportunities. In the championship match, Collins, Clatterbuck and seniors Colleen Daly and Alana Cloud rallied from a 6fr40 deficit to take a 140-135 lead after the directed round. A correct answer on the seventh question of the final round left the game tied at 160. The Mustangs, whose starting four School News Chappells Comer Mountain Vista Governor’s School open house Mountain Vista Governor’s School (MVGS) is pleased to invite prospective students and parents to an open house from 7 to 8 p.m. on Feb. 7 in the Bam at the Warrenton Lord Fairfax Community College campus. Faculty and staff will be present to discuss the MVGS program and answer questions. Current MVGS students will be available to describe their experiences in the MVGS program. Applications for MVGS will be accepted in February for the fall of 2008 from outstanding rising eleventh and twelfth graders from the counties of Clarke, Culpeper, Fauquier, Frederick, Rappahannock, Warren and the City of Winchester. The deadline for applications is March 3, 2008. Please contact the divisions’ gifted and talented coordinators, high school guidance offices or the MVGS Web site (www.mvgs.kl2.va.us) for more information. MVGS is a regional program for academically talented and highly motivated eleventh and twelfth grade students. Science, mathematics, humanities and research courses are uniquely integrated to provide a college-level, project-based learning environment. For more information about the MVGS please visit www.mvgs. kl2.va.us Inclement weather make-up schedule Schools will be open the following days make up those missed because of weather conditions: , Feb. 18 - Full day of school. Feb. 28 - Early release at 1 p.m.; Rappahannock County High School parent-teacher conferences, from 2-5 p.m. and 6-8 p.m.; RCES staff development. Photo courtesy of Chris Krapf Rappahannock County head Scholastic Bowl coach Dave Naser (left) and his Panthers celebrate their Region B runner up status. This is the second consecutive season that Rappahannock County has advanced to the Group A state tournament. includes seniors Peter Davis, Adam Gann, Brennan Downey and Peter Breen, got five of the final eight questions to secure the win. A Scholastic Bowl match consists of 50 questions. There are two rounds of toss up questions and a directed round of 10 questions to each team. In the previous match, Rappahannock County held a 180150 lead late in the third round. George Mason got five straight correct answers to win, 200-180. “It was a two-question swing,” Collins said. “We just weren’t as quick on the buzzer as they were, and that often can happen.” Collins said that he could think of at least three or four questions that Davis or Downey beat the Panthers to the buzzer. The Panthers defeated the Mustangs, 200-195, on the final question of a third-round match to clinch their trip to the state tournament. Collins attributed scoring on the final question of the match to a conversation the team had on the bus ride to Luray. “We were sitting around and talking about our favorite parts of the movie, Finding Nemo,” he said. Team members are not permitted to disclose the question and answer given for publication. Finishing second in the You could save. Just leave it to your favorite talking Gecko. Convenient local office Money-saving discounts Low down payments Monthly payment plans 24-hour service and claims Coverage available by phone Local Office CALL FOR A FREE RATE QUOTE. region left Rappahannock County with more than a smaller trophy. It will have a difficult draw at the state tournament. The Panthers open with Region A champion West Point. The Pointers, who lost to Rappahannock County in the third round of the 2006-07 tournament have their region’s top player in John Dudley. Should the Panthers win, they will face either Region D champion Radford or Region C runner up Honaker. “It’s hard for me to tell what we’re up against at this point,” Naser said. “Just going to states twice in two years tells me that we have chances. Good chances " Radford, the 2005-06 state winner, defeated Rappahannock County in the opening round of the 2006-07 state tournament before finishing as the runner up to George Mason. Honaker has been to the state tournament six of the past seven years. Rappahannock County stopped Honaker in the second round of the tournament a year ago. “All I know is that all three teams (in our bracket) were m the state tournament last year, meanwhile Mason is in a group with three teams that weren’t in the state tournament last year,” Collins said. "Yeah, we got the tougher draw. We could finish anywhere from one to eight.” Rappahannock County finished fourth a year ago. Should the Panthers win their first two matches, they would likely face George Mason. "This team has already proven that it can beat George Mason," Naser said. "All it needs to do is beat them two times in one day.” upcoming summer camp insert. 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Panthers fall to Rams in second half By Matt Pelkey Rappahannock News Staff Writer Something happened in the third quarter: full-court, man to-man press. With that, the Strasburg Rams stepped up their defense and smothered Rappahannock on the back court. They stole the Panthers' half-time lead and robbed them of what could have been a satisfying third win this season. "We got mugged in the back court.' said Bob Czekaj, head coach for Rappahannock’s varsity boys basketball team. “And what was a foul in the first half wasn't a foul in the second half." he said. Czekaj said the game got rough, and the referees let it happen. 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The Rams held Rappahannock to Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Matt Pelkey Rappahannock’s Will Boelte takes the defensive at last Tuesday’s game against the Strasburg Rams. only 9 points in the third quarter, but they tallied 20, putting them ahead 42-36 going into the fourth quarter. Rappahannock never came back from the deficit. The game ended with the Panthers behind by 14 points, down 6147. The disappointing end followed an 84-57 home-game loss to Clarke County High School last Thursday. The Panthers are 2-17 so far this season. E-mail the reporter at mpel keyt&ti mespapers. com Athlete of the Week 1"' .JP"W'':CT'” "JJP I Connor Settle • School: Rappahannock County High School • Sport: Basketball • Class: Freshman • Hometown: Flint Hill • Family: Mother, Patricia; Ask the Arborist By Jam is Wood I.S.A. 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Rappahannock News Staff PhotaMatt Pelkey Looking for players Piedmont Softball Association Area girls are invited to register now for Piedmont Softball Association’s 2008 spring fast pitch softball season! All players are welcome, regardless of level of experience and skills - from beginners to advanced. Besides lots of regular season games (both on PSA’s home field located on Rt. 211 in Amissville and away), other activities will include pitching clinics, tournaments (PSA is proud to have produced a number of district and state championship softball teams in recent years), home run and RBI hitting awards, and so much more. Offered for parents, as well, will be score keeping, umpire, and coaching clinics. Accepted will be ANY girls bom from 1989 through 2002. Registration fees are $40.00 for girls playing on any teams 12 years old or younger, and $45.00 for older players; $5.00 discount for second and additional registrants from the same household. Scholarships are also available. Formal registrations will be held Sunday, February 10, from noon until 3 pm and Saturday, February 16, from 9 am - noon (with additional dates to follow) at Bill Payne Auction Gallery, Rt. 211 and Maddox Lane, Amissville. For further ^information, please call Mauri'Payne <9374142 or 675-r 729) or David and Donna .Sheffield < 9375595). Fauquier Spitfire Fauquier Spitfire 18U Girls Fast pitch, a travel softball team based at Liberty High School, which has representatives from 5 local high schools, currently has openings for pitchers and utility players. If you have interest in participating in highly competitive softball with the potential of college exposure we would like for you to contact us. Email fauquierspitfire@aol.com. Coach's Billy Reed 540-788-9088, Craig Wakefield 540-439-2948, Ed Lonsinger 703-680-4249, Doug Robson 540-937-5391 Culpeper Sliderz 18U girls The Culpeper Sliderz 18U girls fast pitch softball team is holding indoor conditioning/ practice for any girl interested in playing at the next level. Conditioning is being held on Sundays at the Culpeper Middle School, 14300 Achievement Drive, Culpeper from 10.00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Please contact Robert Walker for more information at 540-9377229, 703-282-9102 or rwalker@callowaycontracting.com Get the Best Price ot the year on youp Building Join us tor our three day Open House February 7-8,2008, from 8 i.b-B p.n. • Consultants available • Refreshments provided • Free gift with building purchase 18478 Industrial Road Culpeper. VA 22701 540-825-3633 ft**sSiMm fcrt * <*M9r mMmU M uM4ii.KK fnt .»fi jt.Ml.tMt Mhik tpi utility U.i

Student launches project to help promote literacy Because of Flint Hill student Katherine Russo, a senior at Wakefield Country Day School, 21 first graders at Watkins Elementary School in Washington, D.C., will now enjoy receiving and reading 25 different books especially geared to their reading level throughout the academic year. Russo had been following a series of articles in the Washington Post examining the crisis in the Washington, D.C., school system, and she decided that a program that could help instill a love of reading in young children might be one small way to help improve a student’s chances of success. After doing some research on the Bares Circle Foundation, a charity non-profit, Russo learned that its Reading Circle program was operating in schools in Arizona, Ohio and New York. It is based on the premise that encouraging a young child to read is “the most important way to improve that child’s entire life.” Russo agreed. She contacted the foundation’s staff and asked if it would be possible to introduce the program to an elementary school in the Washington, D.C., area. They were thrilled that she was willing to take on such a project and offered to help in any way they could. Russo next determined how much money she needed to raise in order to sponsor a class for one year, set about raising the funds, and then sought to find a recipient school She then researched D.C. elementary schools, identifying several that had fairly high levels of students in assistedlunch programs and factored in schools that had received low marks in their most recent reading and math evaluations. Russo corresponded with several principals, and Mr. Brandon Eatman of Watkins Elementary School seemed to be the perfect fit when he responded that he thought the program “sounded interesting” and suggested that she contact his first grade teacher, Ms. Sharon Dorsey. * Some background on the Reading Circle program; to help promote reading among young children, the foundation has developed a core of books ranging from Pre-Kindergarten through second grade, in consultation with literacy specialists. Their distribution system uses a process similar to the one employed by the movie rental company Netflix. After identifying a school and determining the reading level of its students, books are distributed in envelopes addressed personally to each child in the participating class. After the children have enjoyed reading their first story as many times as they wish, the books are then mailed back to the foundation in a self-addressed, stamped envelope, and another book is mailed back to each child. After many weeks of follow up, with numerous e-mails and telephone calls back and forth answering questions and providing information to the school and the foundation, Russo successfully launched the pilot project for this region. She traveled to Washington, D.C., to meet the 21 students in Ms. Dorsey’s first grade class, explained the program to the students and distributed the first set of books to each of them. Then, just before Christmas, Russo returned to the school and was able to give each child a hard-back book as a gift to keep. this project nas Deen incredibly rewarding for me personally,” Russo said. “It was amazing to meet the first graders at Watkins Elementary School and witness their happiness in receiving their books. I think we all sometimes take for granted our material possessions and tend to ignore or forget about those who aren’t as fortunate. This experience has shown me that it is very easy to share just a little bit, and in doing so generate tremendous joy.” Wakefield Country Day School’s head of school Kathleen Grove has been supportive of Russo’s efforts. Grove has asked Wakefield’s Key Club to adopt Watkins Elementary School as a service project for next year, thus ensuring that the reading program will continue beyond Russo’s graduation. aj Photo courtesy of Wakefield Country Day School Wakefield Country Day School senior Katherine Russo with Ms. Sharon Dorsey and her first grade class in Washington, D.C. fcfr.T. f $> HIGHLAND CENTER FOR THE ARTS PRESENTS February9,2008 3:00 pm. 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Horses & People Horse seminar The Virginia Forage and Grasslands Council-Virginia Cooperative Extension will co-host a horse seminar Feb. 12 at the Middleburg Agricultural Research and Extension Center. Speakers will discuss hay, toxic plants, grazing, soil improvement, composting, farm equipment and more. Details on the event are at (540) 687-3521. Tuesday Talks The popular Tuesday Talk series at Leesburg's Marion duFont Scott Equine Medical Center continues Feb. 19 with Dr. Jennifer Barrett discussing stem cell therapy and the musculoskeletal system. The free lecture begins at 7 pan. Reserve space by calling (703) 771-6843. $129000 show The innovative $12,000 schooling show series at Fox Chase Farm in Middleburg continues this Saturday, Feb. 9, with an indoor show starting at 9 a.m. Details are available at (540) 687-5255 or log onto wwwihxchasefarm.net. Sporting Calendar FEBRUARY 9 TWA jumper show; Hazelwild Farm. Fredericksburg, (540) 825-2825 9 Symposium — art of Sir Alfred Munnings, National Sporting Library, Middleburg, 10 a.m.-5 p.m„ $50, (540) 687-6542 9 FOx Chase Farm show, Middleburg, (540) 687-5255, foxchasefarm. net 9 Fox Chase Farm show series, Middleburg. $12,000, (540) 687-5255, www.foxchasefarm.net 10 TWA hunter show, Hazelwild Farm, Fredericksburg, (540)’825-2825 12 Virginia Forage and Grasslands Council-Virginia Cooperative Extension horse seminar, Middleburg Agricultural Research and Extension Center, speakers on hay, toxic plants, grazing, soil improvement, composting, farm equipment, (540) 687-3521 Munnings art subject of study In coi\junction with its exhibition, “Reflections on a Life with Horses: Paintings by Sir Alfred Munnings from the Paul Mellon Collection at the Yale Center for British Art," the National Sporting Library in Middleburg will host a fullday symposium on Saturday, Feb. 9. Royal Academician Sir Alfred Munnings (1878-1959) is among the most renowned painters of equestrian and sporting subjects of the 20th century. The exhibition at the Library, curated by Elizabeth Manierre, is part, of an international commemoration of the 100th birthday of art collector, philanthropist and sportsman Paul Mellon (19071999.) Mellon, who lived in Upperville, was an avid collector of Munnings’ paintings, many of which he gave to the Yale Center for British Art. The exhibition is on view at the library through March, The symposium features lectures by four art historians followed by a panel discussion and reception. Speakers include Mitchell Merling (Paul Mellon curator, Virginia Museum of Fine Arts), Diane Roe (director. Sir Alfred Munnings Museum), Angus Trumble (curator, Yale Center for British Art) and Lorian Peralta-Ramos. Seating is limited and is on a first-come, first-served basis. Early registration is encouraged. The cost is $50 with a $30 discounted fee for students. For more information and to receive a registration brochure, call (540) 6876542. The National Sporting Library is a non-lending research library open to the general public. Its 16,000-book collection covers a wide range of horse and field sports, including foxhunting, polo, coaching, shooting, angling and Thoroughbred racing. It also includes biographies of sporting enthusiasts, newly-published fiction and non-fiction, current and back issues of periodicals, and scores of rare editions housed in the F. Ambrose Clark Rare Book Room. (The earliest editions Then are those in the business world whose word is trusted; their handshake is a binding contract, their integrity is accepted without question. Honor, honesty, reliability are all synonyms for integrity. Webster's Dictionary defines integrity as “firm adhennce to a code or standard of values." When does integrity come ft-om? 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Callaway Attorney & Coumellor-at-Law IS Garrett St. Warrmton, VA 20156 540-349-4100 • 540-347-1086 (fut) _*c*IUw*f(i)antalUwjpc.ctm New Baltimore Shall 5021 lee Highway, Warrenton, VA 20187 include hat lunehaa, traah aaladt, Mididcim d pbmm made l» nrdan Coming soon: Now cofloe aoteettons. We now have new eating area to serve our customers (fatHtUf (2*4* The Family Restaunutt 389-A Main Street PO Box 476 Washington. Va 22747 540-675.1006 Excellent Food at Affordable Prices I David Huff - Owner The Marshall Agency, Inc. General Insurance Main Si.. Marshall. VA 540-364-1614 * 800-868-4179 Mon.‘Sat. 8 to 8 p.m. Sunday a day of rest Area Churches Reynolds Memorial Baptist Church Pastor: Jon Heddleston Sunday Contemporary Services 8:45 a m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Sunday Traditional Services 11 a m. Sunday Youth Night 7 p.m, Tuesday Bible Study 7 p.m. Hope Hill Baptist Church Pastor: John W. Lines Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Services 11 a m. Evening Worship 7 p.m. Wednesday: Prayer & Bible Study 7:30 p.m. Amissville Baptist Pastor: Dr. Norman Edward Taylor Sunday: Sunday School 9:15 a.m. Morning Worship 10:30 a.m. Sunday: Youth Group 6 p.m. Rejoicers Choir and worship 7 p.m. Wednesday: Adult Choir 6 p.m. Bible Study, Missions 7 p.m. Thursday: Bell Choir 7:00 p.m. Flint Hill Pentecostal Pastor: Rev. Bobby W. Jenkins Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 7:00 p.m. Wednesday: Worship Service 7:30 p.m. Saturday: Every fourth Saturday there is a Community Hymn Sing at 7 p.m. Woodville Baptist Interim pastor: Bill Welch Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Thursday: Bible Study 7:30 p.m. Amissville Full Gospel Pastor: Rev. Jim Pittman II Su iday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Evening Worship 7 p.m. Wednesday: Evening Worship 7:30 p.m. Rappahannock United Methodist Charge Pastor: Rev. Leah DeLong Flint Hill UMC - Sunday Worship at 8:45 a.m., Children’s Church during the worship service. Adult Sunday School at 10 a m., call for Bible Study Schedule (675-3370) Willis Chapel UMC - Sunday Worship at 9:55 a.m., Sunday School at 8:45 a.m., Bible Study on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. SperryvIHe UMC - Sunday Worship at 11:30 a.m., Sunday School 10:15 a.m. Bible Study on Sunday at 2 p.m. Amlasvllle United Methodist Pastor: Rev. Edward “Ned” Van Dyck Sunday. Sunday School 9:45 p.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Sunday: Musical group practice 7 p.m. Sr. Peter’s Catholic Parish Pastor: Fr. Robert J. DeMartino Masses: Saturday Vigil, 5:30 p.m. Sunday, 8:30 and 10 a.m. Holy Days of Obltg^'on call 675-3432 Weekdays Tuesda/-Saturday, 8:30 a.m. Confessions: 4:30-5 p.m., Saturday, after masses First Baptist Pastor: Dr. Wendell Grant Sunday: Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Trinity Episcopal Rector: Rev. Jennings W. Hobson III Thursday: Meditation 7:00 a.m. Sunday: Holy Eucharist 18 a.m. Holy Eucharist II 9:15 a.m. Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Morning Prayer 11:00 a.m. Wednesday: Bible Study 9:30 a.m. * Thursday: Meditation 7:00 a.m. Washington Baptist Pastor: Rev. Phillip Bailey Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship 11a.m. Sunday Evening:Adult study 6:30 p.m. Wednesday: Kids’ Bible Club 3:45 p.m. Thursday: Adult Choir 7 p.m. Thornton’* Gap Regular Baptiet Rev. Kirby Shenk Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. GW Brown Blbla Pastor: John K. Burke Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday: Prayer Sen/ice 7 p.m. Five Fork* Ragubr Baptist Pastor: Elder Roger L. Smith Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Wednesday: Prayer, Bible study 7 p.m. Fellowship Ataembly of God Pastor. Joel Cress Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 p.m. Worship/Children’s Church 11 a.m. Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday: Adult Bible Study 7 p.m. Thornton Gap Primitive Baptist Church Pastor: Elder Richard Cox Meets first Sundays at 2 p.m. and third Sundays at 10:30 a.m. Love and Faithfulness Church 321 South Royal Ave, Front Royal Evangelist: David Clanagan Meets every Saturday at 7 p.m. ML Lebanon Baptist Church Pastor: Dallas Smith Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 Worship: 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening: 7:00 p.m. Children & Youth Program 7:00 p.m. Wednesday: Prayer & Bible Study 7:30 p.m. Art by English painter Alfred Munnings is the subject of a National Sporting Library seminar. date to the 1520s.) Filins, magazine articles, and unpublished papers — diaries, scrapbooks, and manuscripts — round out its offerings. The Library also houses many works of sporting art, including paintings, sculpture and such Americana as weather vanes donated by Mellon. Photo Courtesy/Cleo van Zeist SEEING SPOTS: The Knapstrupper breed, an Appalossa warmblood, is represented in Virginia by breeder Melyni Worth. A breed apart... They’re seeing spots (realty) at Cedar Creek Stables By Cleo van Zelst Special to the Rappahannock News Melyni Worth fell in love with the Knabstrupper breed while riding what she thought was an Appaloosa in England. Impressed with the horse’s athletic ability and calm disposition, she tried to find a similar “Appaloosa” when she got home in the United States. Unable to do so, she contacted the English owner and inquired about the particular Appaloosa lines of her horse, only to be informed, with some amusement, that the horse was actually a Knabstrupper. Worth was particularly impressed by the disposition of the breed, noting that they are “the nicest, kindest, most sensible horses — really down-toearth — willing and eager, and anybody can ride them,” she said. She recounted past trail ride misadventures on other, less steady mounts, but, on a Knabstrupper “you never feel threatened, you never feel frightened, you always feel like you have a partner.” Sold on the breed, Worth imported four fillies and some frozen semen from Germany and began her own breeding operation. She found that breeding solid-color mares to “few spot,” or almost white, stallions produced almost 100 percent color in the resulting foals. While she doesn’t stand a stallion of her own, she offers frozen semen from two stallions, Kavaldi and Ecuador, stationed in Denmark. The foals are very marketable, especially if they have color. Weanlings typically sell for $5,000 to $7,000 and older horses go for upward of $20,000. The typical stud fee for a stallion is $750 to $1500. Knabstruppers can be prone to a few genetic problems. They may have “rat tails,” like the Appaloosa. When breeding homozygous colored or spotted horses together, the resulting foal may have issues with night blindness or impaired night vision. This can Fast Facts • Height: Horses are generally 15.2 to 16 hands — also bred in pony sizes • Color: Same color patterns as the Appaloosa: Leopard spotted is the most popular, also can have blanket, snowflake or snowcap pattern or “few spot" (almost white). Striped or light hooves. White sclera around eyes. Mottled or pink skin around hairless areas. • Body: There are three distinct types available today: A sport-horse type similar to the warmblood breeds, a “baroque" type, slightly shorter and broader, and a pony type. • Breed Associations: Danish Knabstrup Society (KNN): www.knabstrupper foreningen.dk American Knabstrupper Association: www.knabstruppers.com Virginia Breeders: Cedar Creek Stables: www.cedarcreek stables.us or www. knabstruppers4usa.com or call 540-294-3003 be easily avoided by breeding solid colored to colored or spot ted horses. A versatile breed known for its stamina and athleticism, the Knabstrupper excels at eventing, jumping and dressage. One of Worth’s homebreds, Cita Normark, placed in the top five last year in the FEI f> year old class at both Dressage at Lexington and Dressage at Devon. Want more? More complete Horse and Field Sports coverage can be found weekly in the Fauquier Times-Democrat Also see Friday’s Fauquier Weekend for breaking horse news. 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All submissions in Upcoming Events must be received by 3 pm. 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. Flower arranging classes offered The Rappahannock County Garden Club is : again offering classes in basic flower arranging to : any interested resident. Classes will be offered on Wednesday mornings beginning January 23 from 11a.m. to 1 p.m. at Trinity Episcopal Church Parish 1 Hall. Participants -- beginners or experienced • arrangers - will supply their own flowers and containers and will learn the principles of design by making individual arrangements each week under the direction of Linda Taylor. Classes will run through mid-March, and the fee for the series of classes is $40. For questions and registration, please call Susan Jones, 675-3152. Girls Softball Open Gym Held in the RCES Aux. Gym, Sundays, Feb. 10, 17,24. Ages: Grades 6-8 -1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Ages: Grades 9-12 - 2:30 p.m. - 4 p.m. Open to all interested girls in grades 6-12. RCHS Coaching Staff Piedmont Softball Association’s register Area girls are invited to register now for Piedmont Softball Association's 2008 spring fastpitch / softball season! All players are welcome, regardless of level of experience and skills - from beginners to advanced. Besides lots of regular season games (both on PSA's home field located on Rt. 211 in Amissville and away), other activities will include pitching clinics, tournaments (PSA is proud to have produced a number of district and state championship softball teams in recent years), home run and RBI hitting awards, and so much more. Offered for parents, as well, will be score keeping, umpire, and coaching clinics. Accepted will be ANY girls bom from 1989 through 2002. Registration foes are $40.00 for girls playing on any teams 12 years old or younger, and $45.00 for older players; $5.00 discount for second and additional registrants from the same household. Scholarships are also available. Formal registrations will be held Sunday, February 10, from noon until 3 pm and Saturday, February 16, from 9 am - noon (with additional dates to follow) at Bill Payne Auction Gallery, Rt. 211 and Maddox Lane, Amissville. For further information, please call Mauri Payne (937-4142 or 6753729) or David and Donna Sheffield (937-5595). Rappahannock County Soccer Association Spring 2008 registration Rappahannock County Soccer Association Spring 2008 registration is underway. The website, www.rappsoccer.com is accepting registrations through Feb.23 with late registration through March 7, with an additional fee. Mail in registration forms will be available at the Rappahannock Elementary School Office for those without online access through Feb. 15 and must be postmarked by Feb. 20 to ensure placement on a team. If you would like to help out and coach a team please designate that on the volunteer portion of the form. Please contact Camille Racer at 540.937.7547 or thirdracer@earthlink.net with any questions. Performance Art Class Series A Performance Art Class Series will be given at Hearthstone School to enable students to explore creativity using sound, movement and story. Dance, music and drama techniques will be taught in a holistic manner. Students will create a performance piece to share with family and friends at the end of the school year. Wednesdays 3:30-4:15 p.m. for 4-6-year olds and 4:30-5:30 p.m. for 11-12-year-olds and teens Thursdays 4-5 p.m. for 7-10-year-olds. Classes being Jan. 30 and 31. New students may join the following week. Cost: $10 per class Instructors: Kitty Keyser, Frances Miller and Linda Orfila For more information, please call 540-675-1940 or 540-987-9212 % Feb. 8,9: Rae’s Musical Weekend Come and enjoy local musical talent this weekend at Rae's Place in Sperryville. Retro, Classic Rock, Reggae, Rhythm and Blues music for all to enjoy. Friday, Feb. 8 line up includes Rhythm Method, Smiggy, Bill Abernathy, Johnny Pierce, Dontez Harris and more. Doors open at 8 p.m., with music and drink from 9 close. A small cover charge or $7 for the entertainment and the regular dinner menu will be available. Saturday, Feb. 9 you will enjoy the musical talents of the Belle Meade Farm School Band with Musical Director, Dontez Harris plus other local artists including Ben Mason. No charge for Saturday's performance. Music will start at 6 till close, with the regular dinner menu available. For more information call Dontez Harris at 540-987-9354. Feb. 8: Celebrating Rappahannock’s Black History On Friday, Feb. 8, at 8 p.m., the Second Friday at the Library Series sponsored by the Rappahannock Association for the Arts and the Community (RAAC) will feature a showing of the film “Come Day, Go Day, God Sent Sunday" about the African American community here in Rappahannock in the 1970s. Held at the Rappahannock County Library. Feb. 8-9: Auditions for The Sound of Music Auditions for Fauquier Community Theatre’s production of The Sound of Music will be held at 4260 Sigler Drive in Vint Hill, Warrenton, on Feb. 8 at 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Feb. 9 at 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Call backs will be on Feb. 10 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. 16 bars of a song not from Sound of Music. A piano player/CD player will be provided. Be prepared to dance. Children and adults will audition the same way. Please select age appropriate. Questions: Email the producer susan_noe@yahoo.com Performances will be three weekends beginning Friday, May 2. Feb. 9: Twelfth Annual Washington Baptist Church Variety Show The Twelfth Annual Washington Baptist Church Variety Show will take place on Saturday, Feb. 9, at 7 p. m., at the Theatre at Washington. This ever popular evening of fun entertainment is for the whole family. No admission. The public is also invited to our free chili and soup supper to be offered in the church fellowship hall starting at 5:30 p.m. For more information, call the church office at 540-6753336. Feb. 9: Wildlife Habitat Open House Wildlife Habitat for Your Own Back Yard. 10-3. Schoolhouse, Sperryville. Government and nonprofit organizations gather for the second Wildlife Habitat Open House. Learn about funds that may • be available to you for habitat initiatives. Arrange for onsite assistance with habitat issues. It's one-stop shopping for those who want to help ensure our native wildlife have the habitat they need. A donation of $2 for adults is encouraged. For more information, contact Pam Owen at 540-827-4895 or Biodiversity@RLEP.org or go to www.RLEP.org. Feb. 9: The Culpeper Minute Men Chapter of the NSDAR meeting The Culpeper Minute Men Chapter of the NSDAR will hold their Saturday, Feb. 9, meeting at the Culpeper County Library. The meeting will begin at 10:30 a.m. The program “George Washington" will be presented by Mrs. Pat Lattin. The Chapter is made up of members from Rappahannock, Culpeper and Madison Counties. Feb. 9: Picking Party " Sperryville Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary will be having their Picking Party on Saturday, Feb. 9 at the Sperryville Volunteer Fire Department at 6 p.m. All bluegrass and country bands are welcome. There will be a 50/50 raffle. The Fire Department Auxiliary will be selling refreshments. Come out and enjoy a great night of fun and food in an alcohol and smoke free environment. For more information call Michelle Jenkins at (540) 987-9440. Feb. 10: Appfcatlon Deadline Extended The deadline for taking Virginia Master Naturalist training with the Old Rag Chapter—which serves Madison, Rappahannock, Greene, Culpeper, and western Fauquier and Orange counties—has been extended until Feb. 10. The Virginia Master Naturalist Program is a statewide corps of trained volunteers providing education, outreach, and service dedicated to the beneficial management of natural resources and natural areas within their communities. Certification, which is done through local chapters, requires 40 hours of initial training, and 8 hours of advanced training and 40 hours of volunteer service each year. The training will be Tuesdays, 8-9 p.m., March 4-May 20. The location will alternate between Madison and Rappahannock counties. For more information and to download an application, go to www.oldragmastematuralists.org,or contact the chapter at 540-9879166 or contact@oldragmasternaturalists. org.Applications are also available at local Virginia Cooperative Extension offices and some libraries. Chapter representatives will also be at the Wildlife Habitat Open House in Sperryville on Feb. 9. For more information on the Open House, contact the RLEP Biodiversity Task Force at 827-4895 or Biodiversity@RLEP.org, or go to www.RLEP.org. Feb. 9,10: Come make a Valentine All community members, young & young at heart are invited to come in to Middle Street Gallery in Little Washington on Saturday, Feb 9. or Sunday, Feb. 10 and make a Valentine for your Sweetheart1 All materials are provided but if you have ribbons or doilies or something else you'd like to use... bnng it along. Valentine making will be from 12-6 p.m. Join us for some fun... M&M’s provided for energy! Visit our website at www.middlestreetgallery.org Feb. 10: “Researching Your Slave Ancestors” On February 10, at 3 p.m. in the Town Hall, The Rappahannock Historical will present a program entitled “Researching Your Slave Ancestors." Karen Hughes White, president of the AfroAmerican Histoncal Society of Fauquier County, will share her expertise on this subject. Refreshments will be served. A $5 donation is requested. Please join us for this informative program that will give you insight into the sources available to begin or continue your search for your slave ancestors. For more information call 540-937-5850. Feb. 10: Annual Bland Music Concert The Rappahannock Lions Club "Bland Music Contest" will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 10, at the Theatre in Washington, Virginia. Vocalists and instrumentalists in elementary grades through seniors are cordially invited to participate in the annual contest exclusively for Rappahannock County students. Registration forms have been placed with the music directors in each public and private school. Completed forms must be returned no later than February 1. Winners of the contest in elementary/middle school and high school categories in vocal and instrumental divisions will receive cash awards. All contestants will receive Official Bland Contest Certificates. For information, please contact Bob Lander: 540-987-8504: kplander@ aol.com. Feb. 14 and 16: Romance your Valentine at the Blue Rock Inn Valentine s Day 5-course dinner on Thursday, Feb. 14. Cost is $65 per person. On Sunday, Feb. 16, Jim will have a very special 8-course dinner partnered with wines from The Rappahannock Cellars. Cost is $95 per person. Please RSVP to (540) 987-3190. Feb. 14: “The Foreigner” opens at Luray’s BB&T Center Director Claire Comer and the PAL Players (formerly the Page County Community Theater, present the side-splitting comedy The Foreigner, by Larry Shue throughout the month of February. Betty Meeks’s fishing lodge in rural Georgia is a sleepy little place - until Charlie Baker (played by Bob Borgie) shows up, speaking a strange language aj)d claiming to understand no English. Charlie suddenly becomes privy to all the town’s secrets, with unexpected and hilarious results. J.D. Cave plays Charlie's friend and confidante, exuberant Staff Sergeant "Froggy" LeSueur. Dinner performances are February 14, 16,19, 28 and 29 at 6 pm. The Dessert Matinee is at 2:30 February 17. . Advance tickets are $35 for dinner theatre and $15 ’for the dessert matinee and are available at LurayPage County Chamber of Commerce, Luray Copy Service and through lnstantSeats.com. Tickets for dinner/dessert theatre are not available at the door. The Box Office at the BB&T Center for the Performing Arts opens 45 minutes before the start of the event. "The Vault," PAL's cash bar, will be open. For more information, call the center at 540743-3311 or visit the website at www.PerformingArtsLuray.org. Feb. 15: Valentine/love-themed Open Mic Night On Friday, Feb. 15, at 7 p.m. there will be a Valentine/love-themed Open Mic Night in the Hearthstone School Community Room. Come out and share your talents' We welcome performers of all ages. This is the third in a senes featuring music, poetry and comedy. Food and drinks will be available. If you would like to perform, please call the school office at 540-987-9212, or come and sign up that night. Admission $5 for adults, 18 and under: free! This is an alcohol-free, smoke-free event. Hearthstone School is located on Rt. 211, 2 miles west of Sperryville. Feb. 15: “Dreamgjrls” RAAC Films Presents 'Dreamgirls’’ on Feb. 15 at 8:00 p.m. at The Theatre in Washington, VA Jamie Foxx, Beyonce Knowles, Eddie Murphy, Rated PG-13; 131 minutes: Based on the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical, a trio of black female soul singers goes from just a group with talent to being a crossover hit on the pop charts in the early 60s. The friendship of the three girls from Chicago is put to the test when they are faced with the pressure of money, fame and adulation Features the Grammy winning song And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going Feb. 16: Smithsonian at Uttle Washington On Saturday. Feb 16. at 8 p m at the The Theatre m Washington. The Smithsonian Chamber Players. Brilliance of the Baroque Music of Johanna Sebastian Bach. Dietrich Buxtehude, and Philipp Heinrich Eriebach. Marilyn McDonald, violin. Kenneth Slowik. viola da gamba, and James Weaver, harpsichord. Feb. 16,17: “Music to Love By” Join us at Middle Street Gallery in Little Washington for a Week-end of Wonderful Music. Forrest Marquisee, a young, creative Rappahannock musician will be providing ‘Art for the Ears with guitar & mandolin Saturday, Feb. 16 & Sunday. Feb 17. from 2 - 5 p.m. Come in and enjoy the Art1 Visit our website at www.middlestreetgallery.org Feb. 16,17: Valentine’s Weekend “Stile Italiano” at Gadino Cellars February 16 & 17 - Experience the romance of Italy with Italian Wedding Soup and a glass of our memorable Moonnse or our vibrant Viognier. Fee. The big and bold 2006 Antiche Viti Reserva Cabernet Franc will also be released to the public this weekend so come on in for a taste. Gadino Cellars is located at 92 School House Road m Washington, Virginia. Tasting Room open Fri-Sun from 11:30 am til 5:00pm (Sat til 6 p.m.). See www gadmocellars.com for more info. Feb. 16,17: Irresistible Chocolates and Cabernet Saturday & Sunday, February 16 & 17 Event entry: 11 :Q0 am to 4:00 pm, winery open until 5:00 p.m. Treat your Valentine to a vast array of decadent chocolate desserts and Cabernet at the premier Valentine winery event in Virginia! $15 per person includes unlimited desserts, tastings of gold-medal winning red wines and an all new Valentine glassl Gray Ghost is located at 14706 Lee Highway in Amissville and can be contacted at 540-937-4869. Feb. 19: RCCA Board Meeting . Community members are invited to attend the February Board Meeting of the Rappahannock County Conservation Alliance (RCCA). RCCA holds its monthly Board of Directors’ meeting on the third Tuesday of each month from 5:30 -7:00 p. m., at the Schoolhouse in Sperryville (at the comer of Routes 522 & 211.) For more information, call the RCCA office at 987-9118. Feb. 19: Concerned Taxpayers mooting Another Concerned Taxpayers Meeting will be held On Tuesday, Feb. 19, at the Chester Gap Fire Hall at 7 p. m. All interested persons please attend. For further information, contact Tom Junk at 540 987-8617 or send an email to dzjtfj@msn.com. Feb. 20: Recj Clinic Open Rappahannock Free clinic will be open on Feb. 20, March 5, March 19 at the County Health Department on Main Street in Washington. For more information call the Fauquier Free Clinic at 540-347-0394. Feb. 21: Monthly RappFLOW meeting Please come join us at RappFLOWs montWy meeting on Feb 21 from 6:30 to 8:00 p. m„ at the Sperryville Schoolhouse. We will be working on upcoming activities for Clean Streams Days, so please come and lend a hand. Volunteers are most welcome1 Feb. 23: Bluegrass and gospel music Sperryvilie United Methodist Church will have their regular bluegrass and gospel music on Saturday. Feb 23 at 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome. Call Duane Siler at 703-395-2053. Feb. 25: WIN a Box of Chocolates at the Closing Party for “Lover’s Leap” The Middle Street Gallery in Washington. VA. says goodbye to a heart-filled February with a Closing Party on Sunday, Feb. 24, 2 - 6 p.m. Come join us for refreshments, art and the chance to Win a Box of Chocolates' Gallery Hours are 11:00 am. - 6:00 p.m Friday Sunday Visit our website at www middlestreetgallery org Feb. 25: Silent Auction for “The Unbound Heart” Closes The Middle Street Gallery in Washington, VA. closes the month-long Silent Auction for a unique Art Book on Sunday. Feb. 24, at 6 p.m. This book represents an exciting collaboration by the Middle Street Artists . Jom us to place your final bid. And the Winner Is... 771 Gallery Hours are 11 00 a m. - 6 00 p.m Friday - Sunday Visit our website at www middlestreetgallery org March 8: Pancake fund raiser breakfast Pack 123 will have their 5th Annual Pancake fund raiser Breakfast on March 8 at the Washington V F D firehaii It will be an aii-you-can eat breakfast starting at 7 00 a m. and running until 10 a.m. Adults are still $6 and children 4-12 are $4.00 and under 3 is free (No inflation for 5 years, where can you beat this7) We are serving pancakes, eggs, biscuits gravy sausage, coffee, juice, and milk. All proceeds help support our pack. Questions7 Phone (571)436-6786. Lions Club 25th Annual Bland Music Contest Voice, violin, piano, trumpet, flute and saxophone will be heard in the Theatre at Washington, Virginia on Sunday, February 10. The annual “James A. Bland Memorial Scholarship (Music) Contest”, sponsored by the Rappahannock IJons Club, is open to the public, without charge. As demonstrated in past years, the Rappahannock County student performers will present a most enjoyable program for your Sunday afternoon entertainment beginning at 2 p.m. This will be the 2fith Anniversary of the contest in Rappahannock County, exclusively for county elementary, middle and high school students. President Larry Grove commented, “This year’s contest is shaping up to be quite a good one considering that several students have performed in previous contests and each year they are better than the year before.” The student* vie for cash awards (scholarships) for their performances. First place winners in instrumental and vocal divisions receive $100, second place $75, third place $50 and honorable mention placements receive $20. The cash awards come from fund raisers conducted by the club members each year. All contestants will receive the Official Bland Contest Certificates. “Mon* than the money, the students have a chance to showoff their individual talents to the community,” said Norm Getsinger, who is returning as the Master of Ceremonies for this year’s event. The overall point winners of this judged contest will be eligible to participate in the District 24-A, Region IV Bland Contest on March 9. Rappahannock Lions will host the Region IV Contest for the firet time in the 49 year histo ry of thi* state wide competition Winners of all the region contests will compete at the district level in April, The all state contest is in May when the $2500 scholarships are awarded to the instrumental and vocal winners. The Rappahannock contest was featured in the May 2007 edition of, “The Lion”, the official Lion Clubs International magazine. The article, “American Idol-Lions' Style", was written hy county resident, Jed 4 Duvall, and featured pictures <by Lili Duvall» and interviews with last years’ contestants. This magazine is distributed world wide. The Rappahannock Lions Club presented commemorative copies to each participant and to each school in the county. Bob lender, coordinator of the local contest for the past several years, expressed thanks to the student con testants, their parents and their n*sjK*tlivf schools for their support He gratefully acknowledge Wendy Weinberg for the many years that she has provided the Theatre at Washington, Virginia as the venue for this community event. Kappahanncx k Lions Club mem liers cordially invite the public to come out and l>e a part of this showcase of local, exceptional student talent Contact Bob Lander, f>40-9H7-8.r>04 i kplunderteAOL.com h - i. - , I Plato by Dave H+, Master of Ceremonies Norman Getsmger was delighted to present elementary school accolades to first place winner in the instrumental category Grace Alexander for her violin performance in 2005 Getsmger will serve as Master of Cermomes « again this Sunday

Obituaries Robert B. “B” Settle Amissville resident Robert Berwington Settle of Amissville! VA received a promotion to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on February 5. at Fauquier Hospital. "B”, as he was known to family and friends, was bom on October 19. 1922 in Rock Mills to the late Robert J. and Eliza Settle. He was a past member of the Amissville Ruritan Club and a past Mason. He was a member of Amissville Baptist Church and attended Gourdvine Baptist Church. “B" was a little league baseball coach in Amissville for many years and a member of the Republican Party. Mr. Settle was preceded in death by his first wile Dorothy Settle and a brother William Settle. He is survived by his wife Virginia M. Settle, daughters Pamela Jean Jenkins and -her husband David of Amissville, VA and K. Kay and her husband Jack Thomasson of Sandy, UT. Additional survivors include his step-children. William McDiarmid of Amissville, VA, Jessica Reed of Woodbridge, VA and Douglas McDiarmid of Massachusetts, his sisters Ethel Compton of Warrenton, VA, Dorothy Whorton of Amissville, VA and Maijorie Jenkins of Castleton. VA. his brother, Richard Settle of Manassas, VA and Donald Settle of Amissville, VA. 16 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren and many nephews and nieces. Mr. Settle was loved and respected by all who knew him. The family will receive friends on Thursday, February 7 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Gourdvine Baptist Church. 710.3 Eggbornsville Road. Rixeyville, VA where funeral services will be held on Friday. Feb. 8 by Pastor Rick Pendleton, Rev. Mark Jarvis and Rev. Rick Love. Interment will be in Hillcrest Memory Gardens, Jeffersonton, VA. Memorial contributions may be made to Amissville Fire and Rescue. PO. Box 147, Amissville, VA 20106. v icM\ - i ■ • >; \ -1? i" Vj (. . "Families Serving Families" Unparalleled Service Since tS30, the Benchmark of Funeral Sen'ice 11190 lames Monroe Highway (Kt 29 South) Culpeper, VA Wnvnc hllftlrih. f urn-r.il Dimrnr 540-82.V23^ 1 krI>k'I In f’nu-tl. f umml Direclirt wmite Uh ul „i Ti.vi Ivr /l-n wwwjwymrniorwecom Anna L. Printz Amissville resident Anna L. Printz of Amissville, died Feb. 3 at Fauquier Hospital. She was bom in Rappahannock County on March 3,1929 to the late Russell O. and Minnie Smith. Mrs. Printz was a member and tireless worker of Forest Grove Baptist Church, Viewtown, VA where she was the church treasurer for many years. Earlier in life she worked at the Aileen Factory, Flint Hill, VA as a seamstress. She was a loving and devoted wife to her husband, William C. Printz and mother to her daughters Brenda P. Moffett of The Plains, VA and Charlotte P. Borgens of Amissville, VA. Mrs. Printz is also survived by 4 grandchildren and 1 greatgrandchild. She was also preceded in death by her brothers Ellis and Frank il Smith. The family will receive friends on Thursday, February 7, from 12 noon until the time of the funeral service at 1pm at Moser Funeral Home, Warrenton, VA. The funeral services will be conducted by Rev. Charles Clmedinst and Rev. John Burke. Pallbearers will be Terry Woodward, Greg Woodward. John Borgens, Jeremy Borgens, Andrea Moffett and Joshua Kannard. Interment will be in the Washington Masonic Cemetery, Washington, VA In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Forest Grove Baptist Church. P.O. Box 351, Amissville, VA 20106. Wilson Joseph Burke Wilson Joseph Burke, 72, of Gainesville, VA passed away Wednesday, January 30, at Prince William Hospital. He was bom July 16, 1935 to the late James Otis and Lucy Burke. Mr. Burke was a member of Woodville Baptist Church. He was also a member of V.F. W. and American Legion. He was one of W.C. Thompson Funeral Home, Inc. “We CureAbout Tour Peace Of Mind” 503 7 North Main Street • Culpeper, Virginia 22701 Telephone (540) 825-6700 Wilbur C. Thompson, Mortician Sc Notary Serving the Piedmont area for over 40 years the original founders of the Sperryville Volunteer Rescue Squad and was a volunteer member of both the rescue squad and fire department. He took great pride in community service and did charitable work through many organizations including Jaycees and the Lions Club. Mr. Burke loved his store businesses and serving his customers in Rappahannock County. To him. it wasn’t about the business but was about the people he served. He was a devoted husband and father who loved and supported his family,- friends and community He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Jean Burke and his loving daughter, Belinda Burke and her fiance, Luis RodasAmarilla, his sister, Virginia “Jenny” Woodward and her husband. Carl of Rxomoke City MIX and his brother, Winfrey Burke and his wife Doris of Luray. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, James W. Burke. A funeral service was held February 3, at Woodville Baptist Church with Pastor Alpheus Atkins officiating. Interment was followed in Sperryville Cemetery. Pallbearers was Ricky Wayland, Jimmy Burke, Tim Burke, Mike Burke, Sonny Anderson, and Deniei Norman. Memorial contributions may be made in his name to WoodviBe Baptist Church, 4629 SperryviDe Pike, WoodviBe, VA 22749. Paul R. StClair Amissville resident Paul Richard St.Clair of Amissville, VA died on January 23, at his home. He was born in Satina, Kansas cm February 15,1934 to the late Gerald E. and Edna M. StClair. Mr. St. Clair was a retired Fairfax County Mice Officer and a member of the Fairfax County Mice Association. He is survived by his daughters, Jeanne McDonald and Paula StClair and a son Adam StClair all of Amissville, VA. Also survived by three grandchildren and two great- grandchildren. Mr. St. Clair was preceded in death by his wife Katherine Joan St.Clair and a brother, Benjamin John St.Clair. Memorial contributions may be made to the American* Heart Association, 7203 Poplar St., Annandale, VA 22003. Religious Notes Sperryville United Methodist Church will have their regular bluegrass and gospel music on Saturday, Feb. 23, at 7 p.m. Everyone is wel Leeds Manor Road, Markham, Va (lively home with 2+ btdrsicims. 2 baths, sunroom anti towering stone fireplace. Artist studio, 3 bay garage and various outbuildings on 30 acres in 3 parcels tor SI, l73,000. Also available arc 22+/- acres with 3 ponds, boat house and spectacular views for $650,000 or the house on 8+/- acres for $650,<)00. Lynn Wiley 540-253-7441 '•MW*' m Hungry Run Farm, Amissville, VA Burnttu! 4h" acre farm with our 1.5 mill*. of frontage <>n the Rappahannock Riser plus I lungn Run and Rimes Run Ixith traversing, the propern. Rolling fields, hardwoods, pines, natural rock outcroppings and views ot the Blue Ridee. VVhi vej ft home with section dating to 185li's. 2 additional charming residences. >6.”lH),fXHI. Anita Sidney 703-973-1987 Tuokkr’s Retreat, Spkrryviijj:, VA ""A acre lor do * to Shenandoah Nat. Park vnth 2 HR I S HA Iwnyaio* *-uh dininy r<»om, living room anti office. ( ompleteh punted, new heat system ami central air plus a new I rath Near a stream anti hiking trails l.asy to maintain f^uter ka ation on a state gravel road $259,000. Rent SH'K' per month Anty Sloane Timber* 540-987-8668 Woodwind, Flint Hill, VA Expert renovation of this 1 Ix-dri x ni, 3 Ixuh farmhouse outsuk' I Tint I lilL Ciourmet kitchen, kits of entertaining space, hunt porch (Aetk mkmg orchaitk. ami mountains. Separate office/ suhIh i lxukling Deautifulh landscaped 1 acre garden lot. FVrtect weekend atrent or retirement hi six. $495/1(1). AJan Zuschlag 540-937-6124 Garnette’s Mtn, Culpeper Co, VA 3 bedroom, 2.3 lKith. I \car old Cape Cod in excellent condition. 10.97 acres, half uo<nice! & half cleared. Sited on a hill with spectacular views of ()ld Rag Mountain. ()pen floor plan. Main level Master bedroom, attached 2 car garage & detached 2 car garage/workshop/storage building. 10 minutes to the tow n of Culpeper. $643,000. 540-2724334 Carol Fochtman Oasis Vineyard, Hume, VA |t)H acres with mountain views, ht> + acres in grapes. P.tJtKi sc) tr producfion/cntcrtainmcnt facility. ircnch country home w/ 4 bedrooms, 4.S Iraths, 4 fireplaces, formal living and dining room, tamih room, rec room, office, sauna, laiwer level storage and 2 car uaraye. 1-ir^c terrace, swim mini’ ja«>1 Separate I hedroom nucst house. S4,-’'itJJMX). Lynn Wiley 540-253-7441 Mountainside Chalet, Washington, VA 3 bedroom, 2 bath mountainside chalet i iflcrs stunning views. Terrific outdoor entertaining, mature landscaping, and 2 car garage. Private 35 acre, mostlt wooded parcel with meadows. Beautiful barn with stone foundation. Charming childrens tree house. Ideal weekend retreat. $999,500. Alan Zuschlag 540-937-6124 mm/'jKr + >:Mik* -- *1 ‘tmvxs. i»maML#'-&iaes. Harris Hollow, Washington, VA Hikers paradise it the head ot the Harris Hollow Trail. Atmospheric cabin with stone e\ ills nestled against the mountains. Vi n re-s* <>t uoikII.hkI trails. Rush River, and more. 3 bedroom, I b oh, IK >me u ith media room, office, workshop and two studs I’riei includes all furnishings, fixtures anti et|uipmenr. SfOMioo Alan Zuschlag .. ? -s ' , ■As**’* 540-937-6124 Ckdarbrkak, Amissviijj:, VA ( hold I5 + ./ .K ri u < >i <()< <) j> in 11 in at l.iri’( t.irmx Roiling hill*. streams i:hI m< •minim vuu-.. I mi ronuntic ruins <>l ,m oil) log r.iluri soil .t toil «>*i t'*ii |iro|x rlv I his is the utt p;irul lor i \vi cki :ul 'ionic < >r hum (>ox $2h,)l,.HHI. Alan Xiim lil.ig; 540-937-6124 f S3 S«A'. * *,,, & * -<* “ g® ii * come. For more information call Duane Siler at 703-3962053. Come join Macedonia Baptist Church in Flint Hill for their Annual Black History Celebration on Saturday, Feb. 23 at 4 p.m. The guest singers will be Thessalonians Male Chorus and the TBC Praise Ministry of Thessalonian Baptist Church Fort Union, Virginia. Refreshments will be served in the dining hall following the program. Sponsored by Macedonia Gospel Chorus. Please join the Women’s Auxiliary of the Wayland Blue 'Ridge Baptist Association, Inc. for its 31st Annual Black History Program on Sunday, Feb. 24,4 p.m., at the Wayland Blue Ridge Center, 15044 Ryland Chapel Road (Rt. 640), Rixeyville. This year’s program features an original play entitled, ‘A Journey', written by Miss Crevia Pullen, a young, local playwright from Fauquier County. Miss Pullen is a mero< ber of the International Thespian Society Troupe # 4596 (Theatre Honor Society) and involved in the theatre department at Fauquier County High School where she is a senior. She has acted in plays and has won several awards. Proceeds from this event benefit the scholar, ship fund. Tickets are $5/aduhs in advance and $l/students at the door. For more information contact 672-4173 or 399-9815. Inspiring, TtwngfiU by Randy Minter A COMFORTING VISIT Most dying individuals welcome the chance to say goodbye to family and friends for the last time. Any awkwardness that visitors might feel is greatly outweighed by the benefit. With this in mind, allow yourself to sit at eye level, do not be afraid to touch, and take your conversation cues from the dying person. Silence is fine, because the mere presence of a caring visitor is sometimes all that is needed. At the same time, do not contradict the patient who says that he or she is dying. Accept any emotion that may accompany the statement by empathizing and listening. Allow for talk about unfinished business, and never pass up an opportunity to express love or say goodbye. 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Air Serv helps in faraway places You meet the mast interesting people in Amissville! I had the pleasure last week of sitting down with Ruth Zeh over a cup of coffee. Ruth has lived here in AmissviUe for four years. She’s a lifelong resident of the area and she and her • husband were thrilled when they had the opportunity to move to Rappahannock County. But the most interesting part of my conversation with Ruth was about her job. Ruth works for Air Serv International at their world headquarters in Warrenton. For those of you who aren’t familiar with the company they are a nonprofit organization providing air services for humanitarian work around the world They say that they tty where others can’t or won't. They operate in places like Chad and Afghanistan. They were a big part of tsunami relief; where they ended up using mostly helicopters. Ruth is the Information Technology Administrator at the company, making sure the communications infrastructure allows them to communicate with these far flung locations. She didn't start out in the technology field. She started by answering an ad in the paper for a receptionist. But over the years her responsibilities have grown. And. it tunit'd out. she had a knack for working with computers. So now she's taking care of computer networks and e-mail. There are unique problems in this area because of the places Air Serv goes. She’s had company personnel calling back to the office from the top of a tree in Chad because it was the only place they could get a signal. Keeping e-nuiil flowing back and forth between Warrenton and the locations in the Middle East and Africa where they work most frequently is a huge challenge. With exciting opportunities like that it’s no wonder that Ruth says she loves her job. “What’s best about it is that it's exciting, interesting and humanitarian,” she said. She’s happiest when she’s been able to help someone out in the field to do their job by helping them through computer problems. The company got started out in California and moved to Warrenton about eight years ago. Since much of their work is coordinated with NGOs and government agencies, being close to Washington, D.C. made a lot of sense. The story goes that when they were trying to decide exactly where to put the headquarters they flew into Dulles, started driving around the area and Crawford continues at Lord Fairfax Katherine Michelle Crawford has successfully completed the courses on Infection Control in Dentistry and Dental Radiation Safety from the Dental Assistant Training School (DATS) of Maryland/Virginia Inc., located in Manassas. She was awarded her diploma on December 10, 2007 A 2006 graduate of Rappahannock County High School, Katherine < 19 > is the daughter of Betty Crawford of Flint Hill, and Curtis Crawford of Rochelle, Va. Miss CraicfoVd wdl further her education at Lord Fairfax fi. Katherine Michelle Crawford Community College in their Dental Hygiene program. 1 h 1' I M 41. ... M . £* - § §f " ” E,j ■' #“'-i j§ ' * v* y] .4.W W *4 • TT*;; M tV * 4 W ■■ ' IP’ jfr ^ 1 *1 * $ ’ H EstateIB |vft I Amissville Julie Emery 937-2315 Julie@ JulieEmery.com fell in low with the Warrenton area. The company is a non-profit and Like all non-profits, obtaining fimding can be a challenge. Fed Ex is a big supporter but they're just one organization. Air Serv depends on both organizations and individuals for their support. According to their web site donations can be made to the General Fund, the Disaster Response Fund for specific emergencies, the Equipment Fund which allows them to buy, replace and repair equipment or the New Initiatives Fund. Ruth is working to improve her skills and better help the organization. She's hard at work on her Microsoft certification. I asked her if she ever had any desire to go out in the field. She laughed and said there are days she'd love to have that experience and others she’s happy to be safe and secure in Rapphhannock! We're glad she’s here too! Love is in the air If romance is on your mind as we get closer to Valentine’s Day, think about heading over to Gray Ghost Vineyards for their Annual Irresistible Chocolates and Cabernet event on February 16 and 17. There will be decadent desserts such as passion truffles and chocolate dipped apricots and, of course, tastings from Gray Ghost’s own goldmedal winning red wines. Tickets are $15 and include a collectible Valentines glass. Back home And we wanted to mention that Elizabeth Streagle is home following surgical replacement of both knees. She appreciated and enjoyi»d the many visits from friends and neighbors while she was hospitalized and in rehab. Welcome home, Elizabeth! Make your sweetie happy Throughout the month of February, R.H.Ballard Art, Rug and Home is taking .'10 percent off on all their pretty jewelry and scarves, music CDs, men's silk ties and men's shaving accessories. There are great buys for men and women. They also have Valentine cards, candles, perfume, and all kinds of cute things for you and your sweetheart. Stop in and check it out! Also starting February 1, Baliards will return to its normal hours and wall be open daily, 10 a m.-6 p.m. and by appointment. Birthdays Birthday wishes from many of Washington’s citizens go out to Frank Moffett, who will be celebrating his special day on Friday, Feb. 8. Birthday wishes go out to Rock Smoot of Washington. He will celebrate his day on Thursday. Fob. 7. Let's keep Janet Wise, the Senior Center Vim driver m our prayers, tmd also Pastor Phil Bailey's sister. Norma Bohon. CD on sale The Washington Volunteer Pin* & Rescue has commissioned and is selluig a CD of music to raise funds to help buv their new tanker. For all of you who attended the November 1 concert of “Blues. Banjo & More'” with performers Dips Walker. Brooke Plirkhurst & Avrvl Smith, this is your opportunity to get the sound track from the concert. For all others, hen' is a great music CD combining acoustic blues guitar, banjo, mandolin, penny whistle and glorious vocals of original luid traditional songs bv local musicians. Great music to listen to. Yhe CD costs $15. If you would like to buv one. call the WVFR at 540-675-3615 and ask for Mary Collins to make arrangements for pick-up. Washington (Jan Clatterbuck 675-3338 Ijclattertouck® tme5papers.com Pancake fund raiser Pack 123 is gearing up tor their 5th Annual Pancake hind raiser Breakfast on March S at the Washington V.F.D. firehall It will be an all-you-caneat breakfast starting at 7:00 a m. mid running until 10 a.m. Adults are still $6 and children 4-12 arc' $4.00 and under 3 is fret*. Welcome Chloe! Congratulations are in order tor Jr. and Michelle Jenkins of Washington, on the birth of their baby girl. Chloe Layne Jenkins. She was bum January 16. Chloe .weighed 8 lbs. 2 02s. and was 19 inches long. She was welcumed home by her big brother Jonathan Taylor Jenkins. Cheri andMartin Woodanl atxl Ron Wheeler Realty Co. iuv pleased to announce that Janet Clark liie.joiiK.xl the firm in our Sperry \ ille Office JittK't is a business \n oman. mother ot four ehiktrcn. ami community volunteer with longstanding nxxs in Rappahannock County Six? began her real estate career with her mother in law, IVggy Clark, in 1 I. Afier.a break from anil estate to raise her children and help her husband Dan ojienite C kirk l and Survey ing. Janet is renew ing her anil estate career. Janet luis a deep know ledge ot Rappahannock County, aixl a genuine desire to help people. She can be reached at t540) 635-7516 cxjamn(« cheriwixxlanl.com. neK<<cheri woodard.co NEW LISTING North Mkadow Ki i an A rarv iwui o| a pro|vrl\ l(* .k’ivn on tin- tvaiililul Kkkrunl tvhuril I llan aikl .Vthas I hr pn>|\ il\ is roll me aikl niosil\ o)xu alloriliiij: siunninv mountain ur«s. \ laiar su vki\l |v>(kI aikl a stidiu; uumnlam slnani roiilnlwk lo ilk- iikul t'lHiilIn amlkt’ikv ( i •inpk'k- i\iiha ilianiatu. 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Reading in Rappahannock County: The Glass Casde By Jeannette Walls Reviewed R\ Kathleen Grove This is the sixth in an irregular senes of' reviews of' books that are likely to appeal tv or particularly relate to the Rappahannock reader. When our neighbors highly recommended The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls, l may have been one of the tew Rappahannock residents who had not already read this book. Walls lives nearby and has spoken at local venues about her memoir. The paperback edition has appeared on the bestseller list tor months, and it was a New York Time's bestseller as a hardback. Wills herself has some renown as a society writer (or jiossip columnist' tor MSNBC and E! She has appeared on talk shows in that capacity as well as in her capacity as an author. All the same. I came to this nonfiction memoir uninformed about Walls or her book. The Glass Castle invites the reader into the lifo of the Walls family and the parents' nomadic and eccentric lifestyle. Jeannette Walls shares her memories of her childhood with us. narrating the account in the first person and achieving the You Can See Forever! BETWEEN CASTLETON, VA AND HEAVEN! 25.375 Wooded Acres, Rappahannock County. Rte 616, Castleton View Road. Spectacular views and stream. Own this unique Mountain top and build your dream home or mountain retreat. Come see. MLS#RP6502770 $495,000 Darlene H. Carpenter, Realtor (540) 825-3300, Ext. 28 Cell (540) 717-3959 www.montaguemiller.com non-judgmental turn' of a child who knows no other life. Her father, charismatic, brilliant, and removed from reality, loves and educates his children one day and cheats and deceives them the next, depending on his alternating cycles of sobriety and drunkenness. Her mother revels in her artistic nature and free-spirit. even as she allows her son and daughters to spend most of their childhood hungry. cold, dirty, and desperate lor some sense of security. Walls communicates the affectum the family feels, the joy in snudl moments, and the resentment and fear in times of crisis. Frequently. I found myself gritting my teeth with frustration us the parents squandered an inheritance, abandoned car alter car. and even allowed their children to reside for a time with a clearly abusive grand t. tfetfeffetfetfe \ Thv Rappahannock Nvws and the Ruppahannock Anitnal Welfare League1RAWL' present * Your Next Brat Frirnd: Wrrn < Photo by LiH Duvatf Do you live alone? Need a bodyguard? Take another look at that picture. In the event someone comes around to bother you. what do you suppose he will do when he sees my face looking out the window? 'Nuff said. My name is Wren. I am a Malamute female who is large, friendly, extraordinarily quiet, and still quite young, at a year and eight months. When I am at your house, you will be telling people about me. This past wwk :i iltips wrrt> joimnl with nrw nwnier* The Kuppahannixk Animal WVII'nt*> U'nyur is Imatad m Amissvtllp nt im Wpuvsr Htuul Thny run b*> rvm-hpd 7 days n wi»k Mwn Sam and t p m at (A40> 9d7-;t‘,W3 Chwk uur thrir wubsitr nt »*» rnwldops orp ' * *'j sfc .’i .'j .'4 .*4 -*4 .’a j mother and uncle. After traveling from “pillar to post” us my grandmother would have said, the family settles in Welch. West Virginia, where they live without running water or heat for years. I could hardly believe their level of poverty This way of life is the dark side of nonmaterialism and “freedom. Walls's skillful portrayal of her memories convinced me of their truth even as I marveled at the survival of the children as they escape from this hardscrabble childhood and make successful lives as adults. As an educator. I again wondered about that elusive quality called “resilience which some children seem to have and some don't. How is it that some young people can “pull themselves up by their bootstraps” after appalling experience's as children, while for others, a relatively minor negative experience seems to permanently wound the young person and obstruct his path to success? Recently, watching the movie Into the Wild. I saw another portrayal of these nomadic families, living on the "slabs” in the desert out West. I realized that another society of adults and children apparently exists parallel to the one we represent. seeking to free themselves of the “ties that bind.” whether governmental or societal. Walls' account makes it difficult to endorse this lifestyle, though she has clearly survived it and established herself as a successful writer. Readers of this memoir learn about another way of life, perhaps found not too long ago in the hollows of Rappahannock County. 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v v <®o£L . 540-351-1664 Ta**. 888-351-1660 y $' '' Wail... Fauquier Times * Democrat] * Classified Dept. 39 Culpeper St. Warrenton, Va 20186 540-351-0121 SsnaiL.. ^uqulerclasslffedo nmespapers.com it p .* Advertising REAL ESTATE won. n «.m. a m tm..».« BUSINESS DIRECTORY Ttiurs. 12 noon DEADLINES ALL other classified ads due... — Mon. 4 p.m. (Fri. 3 p.m. proof deadline) ^tv ~i~ Tffimillii|i IIIW—II After an ad is ordered... it cannot ba changed or cancelled after tho poeted deadline for that issue. At the time of placing your ad, it will be read or faxed back to you for any corrections to be made Read your ad carefully the first time it appears in the papers, if it contains an error or, or you wish to make changes, call at once. No adjustments will be made on errors that do not materially affect the value of the advertisement All errors must be reported by 3:00 pm Monday following the date of publication. Times Community Newspapers will not accept liabili ty for its failure, for any cause, to insert an advertisement and reserves the right to reject any advertisement deemed objectionable in subiect matter, phraseology or setup. Times Community Newspapers are not liable for the quality of advertised products or services. Rental* — Apartments *1/2 OFF 1st month s rant on 3BR apt*. $99.00 security deposit Also availaole •Spacious 1 apts A 2BR Townhomes* Leasing 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 540-625-5050 CALL NOW. SPECIAL WON T LASTI 500 Concord Place. Culpeper, VA 22701 email: friendshipheightsapts@yahoo com Psomp restrictions apply) FLETCHER RENTAL PROPERTIES 172 Hrttedvkrw \v* 540-.M7.7Wt5 * 1 BR efficiency apt. Town of. Warrenton <g> $600/mo Utils incl d OwnerAgent AO . humttt uwarO A managrO Ay m MARKHAM. Ibr, new. horse board extra. W D D'W. utils incl. No pets $950 mo 540 364 6261 tbur Ad Could be HERE Call Today 347 4222 r~> --——■—\ Ugal NotlCM V_ J NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Town of Washington has applied for funding from the Virginia Revolving Loan Fund to construct a waste water treatment plant and collection system to serve the Town of Washington. The loan request Is for $4,000,000 00. A description of the project and an Environmental Assessment of the project are Included In the Preliminary Engineering Report prepared for the Town of Washington The Preliminary Engineering Report and the Environmental Assessment are on file at the Town Hall. Town of Washington. 485 Gay Street, Washington. Virginia 22747 and available for public review during normal business hours. You may schedule an appointment with the Town Clerk to review the documents by calling 540 675-3128. - A public hearing for the purpose of receiving comments on the project, the alternatives considered, their environmental impact, the estimated cost, and the associated user charge impact will be held at the above stated Town Hall beginning at 7:30 p.m. on March 12. 2008 Any written comments should be addressed to the Town of Washington, c/o Town Clerk, P. O Box 7. Washington. Virginia 22747 and post marked no later than March 10. 2008. All are invited to attend the public hearing at the time and place aforesaid and present their views. * The hearing is being held in a public facility believed to be accessible to persons with disabilities. Any person with questions on the accessibility to the facility should contact the Town Clerk by telephone at 540 675-3128. TOWN COUNCIL TOWN OF WASHINGTON. VIRGINIA John C Bennett Town Attorney -- Ugal Notices \______J NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS Data of Publication: February 7, 2008 Rappahannock County 290 Qay Straat, P.O. Box S19, Washington, VA 22747 (940) 679-5330 TO ALL INTERESTED AGENCIES, GROUPS AND PERSONS: On or about February 15, 2008, the above named County will request the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) to release Federal funds under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act ot 1974 (PL 93-383) to be used for the following project: Scrabble School Senior Center The projecl will include the demolition, removal and reconstruction of a rear one story addition Interior and exterior repair and renovation of the existing school building for re-use as a County Sonior Center will be done Landscaping and exterior site work will be completed The Scrabble School is located on Scrabble Road, south of Woodville, approximately 'h mile east of Route 522 The estimated project cost is $450,000. The activities proposed are categorically excluded under HUD regulations at 24 CFR Part 58 from National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) requirements An Environmental Review Record that documents the environmental determinations for this project is on file at the above address and may be copied or examined on weekdays 8 30 a m to 4:30 p.m. All interested agencies, groups and persons may submit written comments for consideration by the County to tne office of the undersigned All comments received February 14. 2008 will be considered and the County will not request the release of Federal funds prior to the date specified in the preceding sentence Rappahannock County will undertake the projecl described above with Block Grant funds from the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development, under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974. Rappahannock County is certifying to DHCD that the County and John McCarthy, in his official capacity as County Administrator, consent to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibil ities in relation to environmental reviews, decision making and action, and certifies that these responsibilities have been satisfied The legal effect of the certification is that upon rts approval Rappahannock County may use the Community Improvement Grant funds, and DHCD will have satisfied its responsibilities under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 DHCD will accepl an objection to its approval of the Release of Funds and acceptance of the County s Certification for a period of fifteen days following the anticipated submission date of the RROF or DHCD s aclual receipt of the request (whichever is later), only If 11 is on one of the following bases (a) that the certification was not in fact executed by the chief executive officer or other officer of applicant approved by DHCD, (b) that applicant s Environmental Review Record for the project indicates omission of a required decision, finding or step applicable to the project in the environmental review process, (c) another Federal agency acting pursuant to 40 CFR Part 1504 has submitted a written finding that the project is unsatisfactory from the standpoint of environmental quality Objections must be pre pared and submitted m accordance with the required procedure (24 CfR Part 58) and may be addressed to DIRECTOR VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OP HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ATTN: PROJECT MANAGEMENT OFFICE 501 NORXH 2ND STREET. RICHMOND. VA 23219-1321 John McCarthy, County Administrator, Rappahannock County P.O. Box 919, Rappahannock. VA 22747 Marshall. Attached TH. easy access to 1-66. LR w/FP. 1 5 BR. 1BA. screened porch. Ig yard lor vegetable or flower garden. $950/ mo plus $250 tor utilities 540 364-0364 Rural Culpeper. 1BR cottage. Best tor t person, cats oh 2 mot sec dep. $600 mo (540)547-3261 The Plalnthltiorlc bnch bldg 2 mis trom 166 Very special 1br large space. W'D. D W. home office poss. upscale. $900 mo 703 754 7371 Very large 2BR. 2BA. private A secluded mtn top apt $1200-mo Orlean area Great views 540 229-9328 It took 6 YEARS to graduate. Find a fob In about 6 MINUTES. Times Classified 347-4222 or Fax 349-8676 Contemporary Ranch 3 wing layout, set on 10* acres 3BR. 28A. 2280 st w/lg annex building Panoramic windows. woodwork, stone tireplace. galley Kitchen. WalHing and Horse trails with extra access to trails at the adjoinlrvg winery. 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LR.DR large kitchen 2 BA. 2 porches Quiet settmgon large farm $ 1 . 2 5 0 ' m o 540 364 0364 Fauquier Times-Democrat: Where the Readers Are1 Call Today 540-347-4222 Ugal NotlcM "'N J BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY, VIRGINIA Pursuant to Section 170-129 ol the Rappahannock County Code and Section 15 2 2204 ol the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, notice is hereby given that the Board of Zoning Appeals for Rappahannock County, Virginia, will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, February 27, 2008 at seven-thirty in the evening in the Courthouse in Washington, Virginia, in order to consider the following application: SU 08-01-01 Charlotte Qalnes, owner of 7.31 acres In Stonewall-Hawthorne District (Tax Map 54, Parcel 41 A, zoned A-AgrlcuHural and C-Conservatlon), located at 3243 Slate Mills Road, Sperryvllle, desires a Special Use permit to construct a family apartment above a garage for her eon and hie family, use allowed pursuant to Code Section 170-36A of the Rappahannock County Code with additional standards under Code Section 170-620. No applicant or other party in interest, and no attorney for an applicant or party in inlerest, shall initiate a contact with a member of the BZA for the purpose of conducting a private discussion, in person or by telephone, concerning the merits of any application, appeal, or other matter pending before the BZA No member of the BZA shall participate in any such private discussion Site visits or similar contacts initiated by BZA members shall not constitute such e* parle contacts A copy of the foregoing application is on file at the Zoning Otfice m Washington. Virginia, and is available for public inspection. Monday through Friday, 8 30AM to 4 30PM Said application will he presented to the Rappahannock County Planning Commission at their regular meeting on Wednesday. February 20, 2008 at seven thirty in the evening 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)acent property owners, and any other parties desiring to be hoard should be present at said meeting or should address their written comments to the Board of Zoning Appeals. c.o PO Bo* 519. Washington. Virginia 22747. in advance thereof By John W McCarthy Zoning Administrator V- J KLETIHER RENTAL PROPERTIES P>J Bmmlvlrw \*» 540-347-7055 *3 BR home with lg yard near Warrantor! $95Q/mo Owner/Agent tII himtri owHnl <1 munugrd by hi Houm to share $800 mo, near Warrenton, horse boarding, sunrm. FP ref s 8 dec 540 351-6036 Little Washington Office Space around fir A upper fir, various size spaces avail. Located across street from local government services. 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Firewood The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Con Sumer Services (VDACS' is responsible for Jbn regulation of fuel wood sales According to their standards all bulk deliv eries of firewood for home heating must be measured in cords or fractions or multiples of a cord Section 15 2 of VPAC$ Regulation 115 04 04 specifies that wood for use as fuel m bulk form shall be ad vertised, offered for sale and sold only by mea Sure, using the term cord and fractional parte of a cord or the cub": meter .Virginia law prohib its the use of terms such as face cord rack o» pit** when advertising offering for sale or selling wood for use as fuel If th« buyer visually inspects a truckload of wood and agrees to a selling price for that load, the term truckload may be used A standard pick up truck usually holds about two thirds Of a cord The Regulation defines a cord as the amount of wood contained in a space nt 128 cubic feet with the pieces ranked in row:touching and parallel to each other stacked com partly A standard cord measures 8 leet long by 4 feet high and 4 feel wide The Regulation also requires presenta tion of a delivery ticket or Bales 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 non packaged fireplace or stove wood In addition to the seller s name and ad dress the ticket must contain the purchaser - name and address thp dale of delivery the quantity delivered the quantity upon which th« price is based {if rt differs from the delivery quan tityl and the total pnee of the amount delivered To file a complaint contact Our Office of Product and industry Standards Weights A Measures Vif j gmia Depadment of Ag nculfure and Consume* Services ton free a* 1 800 55? 9963 Ml OAK SEASON!-D Hardwood Deliverer* $170 full cord Mark Plow S Motorspo"' 703 868 3524 r 'n 232 vara mm v___i__y SLOW OUT l iquidal<:>sale feb 9 A ’!) 8a 6p turn antique-; appl s. elec Tronic dome decor ga'd- ■ accents wine acres sories A so mu 1 more 528? t ep Mwy Warrpnton '240 Noam ^__J >odgo Explorer Mo* ■ Home 3.8K mis. P*; p cond bath show®' sippps 4 $8000 OP1 1 . (540)364 ?161 pfelc NotlCM TRUSTEES SALE OF 852 S POES ROAD. Amissville. VA 20106 In execution of a Deed of Trust in the original principal amount of $444 000 00 with an annual interest rate of 7.2500% from DOMINIQUE M BARBIER dated August 23. 2006. recorded among the land records of the Circuit Court for the COUNTY OF RAPPAHANNOCK as Deed Book;Instrument # 060001670. the undersigned appointed Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at public auction m the COUNTY OF RAPPAHANNOCK, on the front steps of the Circuit Court building for the County of Rappahannock located at 238 Gay Street. Washington Virginia on February 21,2008 at 10 30 AM. the property with improvements to wit PARCEL 1, AS SHOWN ON PLAT OF SURVEY OF VH & D. INC DATED OCTOBER 30. 1989 AND RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT OF RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY. VIRGINIA, IN DEED BOOK 172. PAGE 531 and described in the above Deed of Trust (Tax Map No 23 B 1 Q) THIS COMMUNICATION IS FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR TERMS OF SALE ALL CASH A bidder s deposit of $15,000 00 or 10% of the sale price, whichever is lower, will be required in cash, certified or cashier s check Settlement within fifteen (15.) days of sale, otherwise Trustees may forfeit deposit Additional terms to be announced at sale Loan type Conventional Trustee s File No 08-118510V PROFESSIONAL FORECLOSURE CORPORATION Of VIRGINIA. Substitute Trustees. C O SHAPIRO A BURSON LLP 236 Clearfield Avenue. Suite 215. Virginia Beach. VA 23462 (757) 687 8822 Publication Dates FEBRUARY 6 AND 13, 2008 2 6 08 2 13 08 2056140

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Free to good home 2 male to* terners. black, white & tan/white Call 15401671 5678 \_/ Licensed Family daycare, Amissville, infant to school age USOA tood prog CPR, First Aid Certified (540)937 6097 Can You Dig It7" Heavy Equipment School 3wk training program BacKhoes, Bulldozers. TracKhoes Local |ob placement asst. Start digging dirt now 866 362 6497 or 888 707 6886 r.__ r—, Loving childloM couple wishing to adopt a newborn Willing to pay legal and medical ex penses Call toll tree 1 -86fi 5-U 8980 Pay for your home over 30 YEARS. Find it in about 30 MINUTES Times Classified ! 347*4222 or FAX 351-0121 Your AO Could BE HERE Call 347-4222 PUBLIC iLEGAL Notices VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY j VERNON JOHN LYLE. Plaintiff, v. Case No.CL08-7 I THE ESTATE OF HUBBARD ELKINS, THE ESTATE OF HENRY WILLIAMS. SR. 11 IE ESTATE OF JEMINA ELKINS THE ESTATE OF HARRY PHILLIPS, SYLVANUS ELKINS LURETTA ELKINS ANN FIELD ELKINS LORENZO ELKINS NANCY ELKINS LUCY ELKINS BUTLER BAYLESS BUTLER ! BENJAMIN JAMES ELKINS I ANDREW W ELKINS ! LOUISA ELKINS ELIZABETH ELKINS JuNC ELKINS I .. SFmAMIN’ PtWNS.JW, • I " ■ i Li.KINS ANN ELKINS THOMAS HAND MARY E HAND FANNIE C HAND GLORIA E HAND ROBERT HAND OLIVIA HAND FISHER VIGIIS. aka FISHER VIGIS ROBERT FISHER PHILIP EFFERSON' LUCY FEEEPSON " ■ ' ii-ncv m fisher v'/ilMAML fisher ; SOBER I Ci FISHER * MARLlULHITE FISHER MAUPIN » K'-'L HML?i . I IMKARD . A: ■ •*,li KINS '• '■ Jt.ol F it- ,C LI KlNS 3 PS- ELKINS I ARIZONA' ELKINS ■ ■ ' | ( j ,''!L|r , I I Mi . l OH DEVISEES OF ANY OF THE FOREGOING | NUIVIDIJ A L', AND AI VIN F HFNRY .JR AND EMILY HENRY AMD DIE VIRGINIA PROPERTY GROUP LLC AMT) ROBED I OHAHA AND PATRICIA O FIARA AND PARTIt S UNKNOWN ORDER FOR PUBLICATION In Hus suit, Plaintiff, V John Lyle. is asking the court to order that ho has acquired title to the property described below by adverse possession in addition. Plaintiff is asking thfe court to establish the bn mdar-es of the subject property The sublet real properly is h'ateri m Rappahannock County, Virginia, and is more particularly described as follows. All that tract or parcel of land located in the Hampton Magisterial Ost' ct Rappahannock County, Virginia, containing 8 7 acres, mom or less Am) being the land that was the subject of a chancery suit entitled Eylv.inus Elkins el a/ v Lucy Butler, et al. case no 1845 246, winch was filed around 1844 seeking partition of the real property A decree was entered in 1844 which divided the property nr no "a the following heirs Sylvanus Elkins, Luretta Elkins, Ann field t ikms Jemma Elkins, Lorenzo Elkins. Nancy Elkins, Lucy E Ikins Eiu"er, and the children of Benjamin James Elkins as follows Andrew W ERms, Louisa Elkins, Elizabeth Elkins, June E ikms. Benjamin Elkms, Jr Lucy Elkins and Ann Elkins. Anri being the parcels currently on the tax rolls as (1) Harry PhRips CO V John Lyle, 5 5 acres, TM # 30 25A, (2) Henry //iHfums Sr E state, c/o V John Lyle, 2 acres, T M #30 26, and I3i Jemma E Ikins, c/o V John Lyle, 1,25 acres, TM #30 21B Plaintiff is asking this Court to order that legal title to the property -be transferred to V John Lyle. Plaintiff by virtue of Plaintiff s adverse possession of the subject property for the requisite fifteen years arid to order that the plat of survey attached to this Complaint correctly sets forth the boundaries of the subject property as shown m blue on Exhibit R attached to the Complaint. It appearing that an affidavit has been made stating that there ire or may be persons interested in the subject matter of this suit whoso names are unknown, namely the widows, widowers, heirs dev sees arid successors in title of Hubbard Elkins or Hubert Elkins and making said persons defendants by the general description of 'parties unknown" and an affidavit being made and filed stating that h>ij are unknown, it is therefore ORDERED ADJUDGED and DECREED that the said Defen dame namely, the persons made defendants by the general description ‘parties unknown" do appear on or before March 17, ?008 and dr, what is necessary to protect their interests, IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the foregoing portion of this enter be published once a week for four successive weeks in the Rappermnnock News, a newspaper published in Rappahannock County Virginia ORDf RE 0 this 24 day of January 2008 Jeffery >// Barker. Judge i ASK E OR THIS Ar• ■' M Callaway Counsel Sir V John Lyle ANN M r.Ai lAt/yAY. 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Professional exp. with developmental^ disabled/delayed infants & their families preferred. Open until filled; $20.49-$27.15/hr. SPEECH PATHOLOGIST #206 Seeking P/T, l8.75/hrs./wk. Speech Pathologist to provide svc. to infants & toddlers, birth to .1 yrs. old, as part of trans-disciplinary team. Provide svc. at client's home in Culpeper. Rappahannock, Fauquier, Madison, and/or Orange counties in VA MS degree from accredited speech therapy program A licensed to practice in VA req. Open until filled, $20 49-527 15/hr APARTMENT LIVING RESIDENTIAL COUNSELOR #347 PYT position under the supervision of Supported Living Program Mgr. Support adults with mental illness A mental retardation & provide assessment, living skills, training A support in new residential group home and/or independent living in apartment settings; evaluate A assess consumer skills A develop indiv. training plans; assist with A monitor consumer budgets; provide payee services, shopping A cooking assistance; plan A participate in recreational activities; provide feedback through direct contact in areas of interpersonal skills, neighbor A landlord relations etc; report to primary therapist on mental status A issues; participate in consumer disposition meetings. Knowledge of community, housing A financial resources for chronically mentally impaired, skill in assessment of consumer's function capacity A demonstrated ability to deal effectively with consumers. Bachelors in humun svc. or 5 yrs. exp. Open until filled; $ 14.57/hr. SUBSTANCE ABUSE TECHNICIAN #115 On-call position at residential substance abuse treatment facility to monitor activities of consumers A ensure their safely A welfare. Implement A monitor education A recreational activities of consumers, A maintain clinical records. HS diploma with exp. in human svc. field. Demonstrated ability to work with substance abuse population. Hxp. in residential substance abuse setting and/or detox setting pref. Ability to meet public, monilor/supervise groups A work independently, liffective communication skills req. Open until filled; $11 9X/hr RESIDENTIAL COUNSELOR II #2*7 Provide svc. in support of day-to-day activities of Agency’s residential group home program for developmental I y disabled adults. Evaluate consumer skills & needs, leach living skillsA provide assistance to consumers emphusi/.ing community integration. Document services provided & client progress, assures safely & upkeep of facilities, & interact with various sve, on behalf of consumers. Work shifts may include days, evenings. & weekends. Associates in human svc. or equivalent exp Open until filled; $27,(>4b.50/annually COOK #3*2 On-Call position available in Culpeper under supervision of the Chief Cook Prepare A serve meals while maintaining safe, sanitary kitchen A orderly pantry in compliance with health dept standards. Some record keeping req.. knowledge of portion control A food svc sanitation, A skill in commercial cooking Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with public A work independently. Weekend hrs. included. Open until filled/VfW hr CASE MANAGER/MH #4* MK/#H4 - Under supervision of Senior Case Mgr, provide case mgt svc. for Mil or MR consumers A their families in Culpeper. Fauquier, Madison, Orange A Rappahannock Counties Duties include providing assessment, advocacy, case mgt , consultation A training for consumers A their families in outpatient, inpatient, emergency A day program settings Knowledge of svc delivery systems A types of mental health programs A svc Demonstrated ability to deal sensitively with consumers A families A communicate effectively Conduct assessments, provide case mgt, A counsel consumers on options. Bachelors m human svc A two yrs. relevant exp. req Closes 2 IK OH; $34,51500/annually SUPPORTED LIVING PROGRAM MANAGER #152 Under the supervision of Coordinator of Residential Svc. supervise MU A MR supported living residential program A staff iq five county area Assure program meets all BRUSH. 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Celebrating Black History Month "l Faces ^Rappahannock mssacacmaa wseemaesssssssssaBSSSSBSSBsn Anna Allsberry • Age: 60 • Birthplace: Sperryville • Family: There were six boys and five girls in her family, Anna is married to James W Allsberry Jr; She has two sons. James W Allsberry III and Tremayne Allsberry and a daughter in Jaw, Maria, mamed to James. Both sons live in Manassas, • Job: Associate pastor of Hopewell Baptist Church, Pastor of Bethel Baptist in Unionville, Orange County, • Favorite movie: "Remember the Titans'" • • Favorite book: "The Bible'" • Favorite food: Fried chicken and lemon meringue pie • Hobbles: Enjoys watching basketball • Personal hero: Charlie C, Lewis • Worst habit: "Never thought about it" »First waking thought: "‘Thanksgiving In my heart for His grace and mercy. Then I pray for my family and for my community." • What brlnga a smile to your face: "'Happiness brings happiness, I like seeing another person enjoying life," ’ Rev, Anna Allsberry is one busy lady, While she enjoys reading the Bible, watching basketball, movies with Densel Washington' and one of her favorite sleuthing programs - Murder She Wrote, Anna is on the road most of the week ministering to her congregation, conducting Bible Study groups and in her spare time, working on her doctorate in ministry through a home studies program from the International Seminary in Plymouth. Florida, When asked about her personal hero, Anna was quick to name her father, Charlie C Lewis, who was an Inspiration for her Growing up in Sperryville in a large family, Anna's mother died when she was fairly young, "He was my idol, He used to sing - bass - tenor and I learned a lot of hymns from him." smiled Anna who also serves on the Scrabble School Foundation Board of Directors, "I went to elementary school at Scrabble." reminiscenced Allsberry, "and from there to George Washington Carver Regional high school in Rapidgn which served a four-county area, "I'd get on the bus at Tin the morning and wouldn't get home until 5, It was a 27mlle one way ride "But, it didn't bother me," laughed Allsberry, "I had a lot of friends and we d talk and visit on the way there and coming home " Anna retired from the US. Postal Service m 2002 where she worked as a human resource specialist But several years earlier, m 1983. Anna decided to take a different path and began serious study for the ministry She was ordained in 1994 - the first woman to be ordained in her association. Anna gives a lot of credit to her husband and her two sons for their continued support of her "I'm a people person," said Anna. "When you're a pastor, you have to have unconditional love - which now spreads beyond your immediate family - and to everyone in your congregation," "Your heart lust has to get bigger," smiled Anna who works hard to help everyone she meets focus on the positive and get rid of negative energy "I want to build people up to see hope," said Allsberry who finds tremendous satisfaction in sharing her knowledge of God's word with others. "If you want to hear the word, I'll go out and teach it," said Allsberry Whether It's one on one. two on two or whatever the si*e of the group Anna recalled one member that she ministered to over a two-year period - one on one - m her home "When you come to the word, your life is enriched and by praying with someone or asking someone to pray for you. you are exercising your faith." "I've come home." said Allsberry of her native Rappahannock, While working with the postal service, her family was raised in Manassas but nearly 18 years ago, Allsberry returned to their present home on Ben Venue Road outside of Flint Hill, One ritual that hasn't gotten lost over her years of ministry is her time In the kitchen "Oh, my boys would fuss that there's no place to order a pi**a. I'd tell them, "every Sunday you can come home so.your mama can cook, you don't come home to eat pii*a,“ With the season of Lent starting this week, Anna has already decided to give up some of her favorite foods like fried chicken and one of her favorite sweets - lemon meringue pie, “I'm also going to cut down on drinking coffee." admitted Allsberry who said that by the time that Lent is over, her body will be conditioned not to crave these items. When Anna retired in 2002. she was presented with a CD of several of her songs that she has written "I'm a songwriter," said Allsberry who performed the ten selections Happannnnoc* News Sian Khoto/anita L snerman Rev. Anna Allsberry along with The Faith Singers Nan Butler Roberts. Charlotte Aylor Johnson and Alfreda Dean. "God gives me the songs." noted Anna who loves to sing and is now often joined by her husband Entitled. "It's About Jesus", the CD collection includes rich Intoned hymnals sung with all the passion, energy and enthusiasm for her faith that Allsberry embodies For a limited time. Anna has decided to sell the CD so if you'd like a copy, give her a call at (540) 675-1243. "It's a beautiful day," glowed Rev Anna Allsherry as she lifted her eyes to the sky overhead which formed a soft carpet of blue over the tree line of their forested backyard. "It's too easy to sit and feel pitiful and be unhappy, it's our job to greet each day with cheerfulness and hope." “The thief cometh not. but for to steal, and to Hill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they may have it more abundantly" John 10:10 James Weaver on the harpsichord Smithsonian Chamber Players in Little Washington On Saturday, February tH nt H p m., the Thentre nt Washington, Virginia presents » concert in the "Smithsonian nt Little Washington" series. now in its sixteenth year. The Smithsonian Chamber Players bring another "Brilliance of the Baroque” program, tins one devoted to German instrumental music from the 1670s to the 17.‘10s, The Smithsonian Chamber Players were established in 1976 ns one of America's premier period-instrument ensembles. The musicians coming to the Theatre for this concert are ail founding members of the Players dames Weaver, while at the Smithsonian, established a comprehensive series of historically informed performances which have gained international prestige. He now divides his time among the harpsichord, fortepiano, and organ, appearing frequently as solo artist and chamber musician Cellist and viola da ganiha player Kenneth Slowik. and violinist Marilyn McDonald, are both founding members of the Castle Trio and the Smithson and Axelrod quartets and appear as soloists with orchestras throughout the United States Slowik, who is artistic director of the Smithsonian Chamber Music Society, has also achieved acclaim as a conductor with several orchestras, including the National Symphony and the Cleveland Orchestra. The most recent of his numerous recordings as conductor has received a Grammy Award nomination. The concert at The Theatre begins with two substantial works by Johann Sebastian Hat h t IHHfi-1760). James Weaver will perform a set of live Preludes and Fugues for harpsichord solo, HWV 84H-850. from Book I of The Well Tempered Clavier, and Kenneth Slowik will play the Suite in F lint Major. BWV 1010, for violoncello solo. Music by three lesser known German composers completes the program. Marilyn McDonald will play the unaccompanied “Passacnglia" by Heinrich Iguaz Fran/, von Biber < 1044-1704>, n work which is a direct predecessor to Bach's famous I) minor “Chaconne." With Slowik on the viola da gambn. the ensemble will play trio sonatas of Philipp Heinrich Frlebach and Diederich Buatenhude. Slowik notes that. “If these last three composers ore rather unfamiliar, it is only because their music is infrequently heard. The piece* themselves nre of a cerebral beauty that makes this repertory one of the real 'discoveries' of the Smithsonian's 'Brilliance of the Baroque' series at The Thentre." The instruments to be used nre particularly appropriate to this repertoire. Mr. Weavers harpsichord, a copy of a 1736 German instrument of the type well known to Bach, was made by Thomas and Barbara Wolf, whose workshop in The Plains continues to handcraft exquisite harpsichords and fortepianos. Ms. McDonald’s baroque violin was made in the Cremona shop of Nicola Amati, the teacher of Antonio Strndinvnri, nbout 1B70. and is thus exactly contemporary with the Biber “Passacnglia." Mr. Slowik's viola da gnmhn was made by Mntthins Hummel of Number# in 1706; his cello was built in Cremonn in 1696 by Francesco Kugeri. Tickets for the concert at the Thentre on Saturday. February 16 at H p m. are $20 for adults and $6 for students 1H and under. For reservations contact the Thentre by phone at (f»40> 676-1253 or by email to .or by mail to The Thentre, 291 (lav Street, P.O.Box 322. Washington VA 22747 I'holo >/y John Krob I Crystal clear Last week's ice storm kept most Rappahannock residents inside, warm and off the highways Photo by Kobt«f cvor ODservant or his environment. local realtor ana HappanannocK League of tnvironmentai protection mernoer luck renter caugnt me nrsr paicn or diuo as me swes ciearea aner tne storm. 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