Rappahannock News, February 28, 2008

130th Year ... No. 9 Phone (540) 675-3338 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28,2008 www.rappnews.com 50 cents Washington may target speeding with stop sign By Matt Pelkey Rappahannock News Staff Writer , The Washington Town Council appears set to pursue adding a stop sign on Washington’s Main Street to reduce speeding in the town. Council members are considering putting the new sign at the corner of Main and Porter streets, which would make the intersection a four-way stop. The council voted at its meeting last week to hold a public hearing on March 12 to discuss the issue. Most of the members expressed support for the idea, but vice mayor Jean Goodine said she want.Pfl tn firvjf tallr it rwor with Sheriff Connie ComptonSmith. Alltel UiC ^/uuuv. hearing the council could submit a request to the A Virginia Department of Transportation to install the sign. David Cubbage, a VDOT planner, investigated possible • locations for the sign. He told the council that he had ruled out adding one at Main Street's intersection with Harris Hollow % Road. The intersection ’ is too close to the existing four-way stop at Main and Middle streets, and hill fartkpr nn \fain might make the sign hard to see, * he said. In September Cabbage presented an array of anti-speeding measures i* - __...i ____e._ IV4 VttV l, VUVVtJ il VU1 town residents arose this past summer when vehicles were clocked traveling 40 mph and faster on Main Street, which has a 25-mph speed limit. “I think a stop sign is the absolute most fair way to make a dent in it.” council member Claudia Mitchell said. Washington resident John MacPherson asked why the council was not considering adding signs that warn drivers of steep speeding fines. VDOTs Cubbage had earlier brought up the option, but it had been put aside in favor of a stop sign. “It s more of a visual deterrent just to have someone be aware of the speed limit.” said MacPherson, who has a 2-year-old son and lives on Main Street. Council member John Fox Sullivan said he questioned how effective the speeding signs would be, but noted that his position was not set in stone. Vice mayor Goodine said the signs might help. “I think some indication about a high fine would get people’s attention,” she said. Wastewater plans hit snag Washington’s plans to offer sewer service to town residents hit a snag when the proposed wastewater plant was issued a permit allowing zero phosphorous emissions, a consultant for the project told the Washington Town Council last week. Herb White IH, president of the engineering firm that is designing the sewer system, told the council that the plant would likely emit less than 100 pounds of phosphorous each year. * nr 4.1 :_tL _ _i_i _ 1-awj wu y u r uuit ii/v u think about it,” he said. . Still, it is too much. The town was expected to begin taking bids for construction of the wastewater system m May, out that time frame may now be extended. White said it would be a bad idea'to break ground without establishing a method of compliance. “As your consultant I would not recommend that,” he said. Tn imf f zero-emissions limit, the town will either have to pur: chase credits from another jurisdiction or remove an equal “'W' amount ot pnospnorous from tne environment, White said. Both options are being explored. White told the council that he had already approached Spotsylvania County officials about purchasing credits. Spotsylvania, he said, has been issued credits for exceeding compliance with emissions regulations, and can sell the credits to other counties. White said the credits would probably cost around $300 a year. The regulation is a regulation and we just gotta get past it,” he said. However, a prospective project to clean up the pond in front of Avon Hall coincidentally might bring the proposed wastewater plant into compliance. Council member Claudia Mitchell had been exploring the idea with RappFLOW, a local environmental group. Beverly Hunter, president of RappFLOW’, originally approached the clean-up as a way to teach environmental stewardship. “Our objective is to have an educational site for the public to learn from,” she said. See COUNCIL, Page A2 School funding bills survive in General Assembly By M.K* Llthkr Capital News Service RICHMOND - The two school funding bills that could provide Rappahannock County with increased state aid survived Tuesday in the General Assembly. Senate Bill 556, sponsored by Sen. Mark Obenshain i R-Harrisonburg>. and House Bill 936, sponsored by Delegate Todd Gilbert (RWoodstock), each received approval from a legislative panel. The Senate Finance Committee endorsed HB 936 with amendments by a 9-7 vote. ‘This is identical to Sen. Obenshain’s bill relating to some future relief for Rappahannock County public schools. That t bill > has already cleared the Senate and the House," Gilbert told the committee. The technical amendments were approved to make sure the bill does not have any negative impact on Rappahannock's neighboring counties. The Klementary and Secondary Education Subcommittee of the House Appropriations Committee approved SB. 559 with amendments. Rappahannock News PO Box 59 Washington. Va. 22747 1540 >675-333S 15401 675-30SS < fax > The Road through Richmond The two hi Is intended to ncrease state tundng for Rappahannock public schools made progress n the General Assembly ths past Tuesday HB 936 cleared the Senate Finance Committee and wil be sent to the Senate floor for a vote SB SS9wialsobketvbe i|> for a floor vote Hav rig passed SLfcaxonrttee. the Ml is set for a favorable reception by the ful House money committee If it gets a thunte up. the next step wi be the House floor H.B. 936 Patron Del Todd Gilbert S.B. 559 Patron Sen Mark Obenshan House committee on Education House Appropriations Ciihi*nmmiHao nn Senate committee on Education and Health Senate Finance Committee FuM senate A Elementary and Secondary Education House committee on Appropriations Ful House of Delegates House committee on Appropriations Fill House of Delegates Governor's approval Senate Finance Committee Governor's approval _ Photo courtesy of Tammy Lewis Tammy Lewis's dog, Jeezy, an 11-month-old Labrador-rottweiler mix, was shot and Killed by Ray Ludwig after the animal was caught in a trap on his property. Dog owners shocked, saddened by shootings Ludwig due back in court April 1 By Kevin Allen Rappahannock News Staff Writer Tammy Lewis thought it was strange when her dog. Jeezy, went missing Feb. 7. The 11-month-old puppy, a Labrador-Rottweiler mix. usually did not wander far from her home on Antique Lane in Sperryville. He mostly remained around the house, playing with his older brother. Akon, and Lewis’s three daughters. “Most of the time they stayed in the yard, they really didn't go anywhere,” Lewis said. “But one day they were gone.” On Feb. 8, the family went looking for the lost dog. They trudged through the woods as far as a half-mile from home, but found no sign of him. On Feb. 13, Lewis’s neighbor, Thaniel Dodson, told her why. Her dog was dead. And so was his bluetick coonhound, Bulger. The two dogs had been caught in leg-hold traps on the property of Ray Ludwig, who later shot them, thinking they were strays. Ludwig lives on Oventop Lane on property adjacent to Dodson's. Dodson’s dog went missing on Feb. 12. He set out from his home on Atkins Lane the next day and found both of the dogs around 12:30 pan. He saw them in a ravine, each dead from a shotgun wound. Dodson had already found Ludwig's traps on Feb. 8. He said a neighbor called him around 4:30 p.m. on Feb. 7 the day Lewis's dog went missing - to tell Dodson about some gunshots he heard nearby. According to Dodson, the neighbor heard a gunshot, the sound of a dog yelping, another gunshot and then silence. “They said they heard a dog scream and holler, and then a second shot go off” he said. “It just made me sick.” Dodson set out to see if he could find the dog and any evidence of dogs he has lost in past years. He said he found the traps, one of which had a dead opossum m it. The scent may have attracted the dogs, he said. See LUDWIG, Page A2 Fletcher tells planners about affordable housing idea By Kk\ in Allen Rappahannock News Staff Water Bill Fletcher’s alternative plan for the Miller Farm hit the Rappahannock County Planning Commission on Feb. 20. While his application for a conference center on the 800-acre FT. Valley farm is still pending and scheduled to go before the Board of Supervisors m May, Fletcher is already floating another idea for the property: affordable housing. Fletcher stood up during the public comment period at the beginning of the meeting to ask the commission how much affordable housing county officials want in Rappahannock, and what kind of housing is preferred. “I have a field then' that’s not feasible for farming." Fletcher told the planners. He went on to say the field has plenty of frontage on FT Valley Road and that more roads could be built on the property at a low cost. “If the county wants affordable housing. I’d like to do it to make the Miller Farm economical for future generations,” Fletcher said. “Do y ou want single-family units, duplexes, triplexes?” County Administrator John McCarthy said duplexes and triplexes are not allowed bv Rappahannock's zoning code. “Does the county want affordable housing or not .1” Fletcher asked. "In the' villages, that's my response.” McCarthy answered. He said the county's comprehensive plan is written that way to put any new concentrations of housing near available sewer and See PLANNERS. Page A2 Rappa^anTOC* News S'a” P^oto Kev-n Alien Heads of the class Rappahannock County Elementary School held >ts 17th annual Drug Abuse Resistance Education graduation on Wednesday The D A R E. Program teaches children about the dangers of drug and alcohol abuse, and helps them learn how to resist using harmful substances Pictured, from left, are Sara Streightiff Miranda Shaw. Lisa Leidenheimer and Emily Massie The four girls wrote the winning essays about “What D A R E. Means to Me" The winning essays were chosen by their classmates.

County and Town Meetings and Notices • On Monday. Ma the Rappahannoi Board of Supervi: meet at a 2 p.m. sessl and again at 7 p.m. for a public heanng. Both meet* ings will be at the Rappahannock County courthouse on Gay Street. Tentative agenda pm meeting Old Business -School Funding Committee Report -HB463. Farm Wineries -Rail Line Proposal -Uranium Mining -Scrabble School Project -Emergency Communications -Stuart Field-Deed of Gift from Runtans to County War Trails Authorization HcrExecute Agreement with VDOT Information -February Building Permit Report 7:00 p.m. meeting -6-year Road Plan and FY 2009 Budget Public Hearing* * On Thursday. March 6. the Rappahannock County Water and Sewer Authority will meet at 7:30 p.m. at the Rappahannock County Courthouse on Gay Street. Home and land transfers These Rappahannock County home and land transfers icere recorded in the Rappahannock County Circuit Court clerks office betiveen Feb. 15 and Feb. 22. To find transfers m other Northern Virginia counties, visit www.timespaperscom. Hampton District Thomas Benjamin Massie and Wife to Thomas Benjamin Massie Jr., 8.1632 percent of 84 acres, deed of gift, tax map: 2049. Thomas Benjamin Massie and Wife to Aney Melissa Massie Hoehn. 13.1868 percent of 52 acres, deed of gift, tax map: 20-49. Jackson District C.D. Green Jr. to Hugh William Green, 4.3972 percent of four acres, deed of gift, tax map: 33-25. C.D. Green Jr. to Roberta Jeffries Green. 4.3972 percent of four acres, deed of gift, tax map: 33-25. Council From Page A1 But it might also result in a reduction of phosphorous, potentially offsetting the expected emissions from the proposed wastewater plant. Hunter said she would look into the emissions regulations to cater the clean-up to the state’s requirements. RappFLOW member Marc Malik said planting vegetation along the pond would help strain run-off And introducing aquatic plants might help Police Briefs Two-car crash A two-vehicle collision at the comer of Mount Salem Avenue and U.S. 211 near the Town of Washington sent two people to Fauquier Hospital mi Feb. 19, according to the Virginia State Police. A woman was driving her 2004 Toyota Camry westbound on U.S. 211 around 3:20 p.m. when a man driving a 2004 Kia Spectra crossed in front of her from Mount Salem Avenue, according to the police report. The woman’s child was in the vehicle and was injured during the wreck. The driver of the Spectra was also injured. Rescue squads from Flint Hill and Washington responded. Barry Pbrtman, of Novato. Calif., was charged with failure to yield to the right of way, the report said. Driving suspended William Mvran Haun Jr. was arrested Saturday in Amissville for driving with a suspended license, according to an incident report at the Rappahannock County Sheriffs Office. The 42-year-old Rixeyville man was stopped on Seven Binds Road around 3 p.m. absorb phosphorous, he said. The town council will hold a public hearing at its meeting March 12 to discuss the environmental impact of the wastewater system. Council reappoints Adams to board The town council reappointed Kevin Adams to the Washington Architectural Review Board at its meeting Feb. 20. Council member John Fox Sullivan nominated Adams, who took Sullivan’s seat on the review board when he resigned. Ludwig rrom rage ai Dodson said Ludwig called him a couple years ago to say he had set traps to catch coyotes. “I explained to him. ‘If you catch my dog, release it.’ Well, that was never done," Dodson said. ‘When you catch something in a trap, that’s bad enough, but you can release them." Dodson went home to gain his composure and called the Rappahannock County Sheriff’s Office. Deputy Robbie Finchum went to investigate and charged Ludwig with two counts of misdemeanor animal cruelty. Ludwig cooperated with Finchuni and handed over the gun that he used to kill the dogs. On Feb. 19 in Rappahannock County General District Court, Ludwig waived his right to an attorney and pleaded guilty to both charges. Ludwig apologized and told the court he had made a big mistake. ‘I got the feeling he was remorseful for what he did. [Butl it was not a legal excuse," said Common wealth's Attorney Peter Luke, the prosecutor in the case. “And he cooperated with police; there was not any effort to hide anything." Ludwig chose not to answer questions from the Rappahannock News for this article. Instead, he said he would send a letter to the newspaper to explain his side of the story. As of Financial Problems? 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Under “purchase of development rights” * PDR'programs with the Virginia Office of Farmland Preservation, a county will buy the development rights to working agricultural land and place the property in conservation easement. The property owners who sell their land receive a lump sum of cash and the county restricts development. even if it is later sold, ensuring its preservation. The Office of Farmland Preservation this year began offering matching funds to local governments that buy development rights from landowners under the PDR programs. The bill before the General Assembly, which is being sponsored by Sen. Emmett Hanger Jr. i R-Augusta K would expand state support by calling on the Office of Farmland Preservation to offer greater incentives for participation. The FDR programs complement a more popular conservation approach in which landowners enter a preservation agreement with a landholding body, such as the Virginia Outdoors Foundation, and in return receive tax credits. "The vast majority of people donate their land to the Virginia Outdoors Foundation and they get a tax credit out of it,” said Rappahannock County Administrator John McCarthy. He said the up-front-cash incentive of the PDR programs better fits the needs of some landowners. "This program basically exists for those property owners who don't have the income and basically need the cash,” McCarthy said. Rappahannock County puts aside about $50,000 a year for purchase of development rights, McCarthy said. Before the Office of Farmland Preservation began offering dollar-for-dollar matching funds to counties participating in the PDR program, Rappahannock purchased the rights for only one property, paying about $170,000 for the rights on a 340-acre farm. McCarthy said. Rappahannock is looking into two properties this year after qualifying for the PDR program to receive matching state funds, he said. Localities must apply for certification to receive matching funds. Rappahannock. Fauquier and 19 other localities throughout Virginia have certified PDR programs with the Office of Farmland Preservation. Sen. Hangers bill as originally written would have provided twice as much state funding for every dollar a county puts into the purchase of development rights. The increase, however. would have been restricted to what likely would have been a small number of qualifying jurisdictions. The bill was revised, however. to provide incentives to all jurisdictions .with certified PDR programs and passed the Senate by a 40-0 vote. In its revised form, the bill does not specify w hat incentives will be offered, but preservation groups think that the new version of the bill would provide greater help than the original. “I think we’re actually expecting more from the language," said Lindsay Pbtts. the assistant director of government relations with the Virginia Farm Bureau. Potts said it would be up to the Office of Farmland Preser vation to decide what incentives to provide. “It would capture more counties and get to the point of what they were trying to do." she said. Bob Lee. executive director of the Virginia Outdoors Foundation, would welcome the increased state support. “I think what they’re doing is creating as many options for protecting agricultural land uses for the fiiture as possible." he said. This past Tuesday Governor Kaine announced that he had distributed $4.25 million in funding for PDR programs in fourteen localities across the state. “For the past several years, we have lost valuable farmlands to development at an alarming rate," Kaine said. “Today we have taken an historic step to ensure that well-managed farmland around the Commonwealth will be preserved and available for continued agricultural use, now and into the future. These funds will benefit Virginia’s farmers, the local economies and the environment." Rappahannock County was one of the fourteen counties that Kaine listed. It received $165,000. E-mail the reporter at mpeikey@timespapers.com. Some in Chester Gap feeling forgotten By Kevin Allen Rappahannock News Start'Writer Some Chester Gap residents are feeling underserved in Rappahannock County’s northern comer. The citizen group Concerned Taxpayers of Rappahannock County held its monthly meeting Tuesday at the Chester Gap Fire Hall, and some of the attendee's said the village does not get the services and attention it deserves. Chester Gap is “the biggest populated place in Rappahannock County and we get the least services," said one man in the audience. He added that residents of the village are like orphans, to which several in the audience applauded and said, "Amen!" Another woman suggested that there should be a recycling and refuse drop-off point in Chester Gap, so village residents do not need to drive all the way to Amissville or Rock Mills Road to get rid of their garbage. Otherwise, the issues discussed were similar to those hit upon at Concerned Taxpayers' past three meetings. People expressed worries about their ability to shoulder an increasing property tax burden. Specifically, they complained about the land-use taxation system, the responsiveness of public officials to tax concerns, the lack of candidates to oppose incumbents in county elections, the size of the county schools budget and other costs of the county government. About 35 people attended the gathering. It was the largest crowd at any of Concerned Taxpayers' four meetings so far. The past three meetings were held at the Rappahannock County Library, and the group's organizer Tom Junk plans to continue rotating Concerned Taxpayer meetings to different locations around the county. The next meeting of Concerned Taxpayers of Rappahannock County will be at the Amissvilie Fire Hall. The date has not yet been set. For more information about the group, contact Tom Junk at 987-86 IT or dzjtfj@msn.com. E-mail the reporter at kallen@ttnwspa - pers.com. Wednesday afternoon, no letter had been received. What’s legal? Ludwig had set leg-hold traps on his property in an attempt to catidi coyotes. The traps look like a metal mouth that snaps closed when something presses the trigger. He baited the traps with chicken. It is legal in Rappahannock County for a person to set animal traps on his or her own property. “He was not doing anything illegal m trapping these coyotes,” Luke said. “I don’t personally care for it, but it's not illegal." When the dogs got into the traps and Ludwig found them, he thought they were wild and felt it was necessary to put them out of their misery, according to Luke. Neither dog was wearing a collar in the photos Finchum took for the sherifFs office. Lewis said her dog w as not wearing a tag. but Dodson said his dog did have a collar and a tag before it went missing. Luke said Ludwig told the court he has had long-standing problems with dogs coming onto his property and bothering liis guests and his grandchildren. By law, a person is allowed to shoot a dog - even if it is a stray - on his property only if the dog is chasing or attacking farm animals, companion animals or a person. Stray or problem dogs are supposed to bit' reported to the county’s animal warden. There is also no leash law in Rappahannock County, but Luke said that just means dog owners cannot get in trouble for letting dogs roam. Dogs still have to wear a tag. i ^rrhat doesn't mean dogs can't get in trouble roaming” Luke said, adding that the county does hear complaints about dogs chasing pets and getting into trash. “Responsible owners of dogs need to keep in mind that their dogs can get themselves in trouble on other people's property." -Judge Charles B. Foley heal'd Ludwig's case on Feb. 19. He also listened to testimony from Finchum and Dodson. Lewis was not present in court. Foley did not decide on Feb. 19 whether Ludwig will receive jail sentence, a fine or both for the crimes. The decision will likely be made when Ludwig is due back in court on April 1. Each misdemeanor animal cruelty charge carries a potential penalty of up to 12 months in jail and a $2,500 fine. Combined. Ludwig is facing up to two years in jail and $5,000 in fines for his two offenses. "The judge kind of left it open," Luke said. “He said he did not feel he was going to impose a jail sentence, but he left it open as to what he is going to do. I think he wants to hear from this other dog owner.” Luke said he thinks the dog owners .will, at a. .minimum, receive restitution for. the cost of their pets. Luke said that an act like Ludwig’s could be a felony charge only if he had a prior conviction for animal cruelty. He said Ludwig did not have any prior criminal record that he was able to find. Owners* plans For Lewis, restitution is not enough. What’s worse, she said, is that Jeezy belonged to her 8year-old daughter, Alysia. “He trapped my dog, but he should have just let him go, rather than shooting him twice,” Lewis said. “No amount of money is enough. I looked for that dog a w eek in the woods,” she said. “I really do want an apology for my daughter, at least.” Lewis said she is more protective of her other dog, Akon, now. She keeps him in the house most of the time. “It seems like he's grieving," she said. “He whines, stares into the woods, he’s not eating much. It’s sad to watch - it’s like he’s waiting for IJeezy] to come back." Bulger, who was also just 11 months old, is the fourth dog Dodson has last in the past four years. The other three nave not been recovered. “And I'm not the only one that's missing dogs in this area," he said. Dodson said he drove 100 miles to Baker, W.Va., last July to buy Bulger, who was a purebred hunting dog. He was also a replacement for another of Dodson’s dogs that went missing June 14 of last year. “I love my dogs. I spent a lot of money, a lot of time," Dodson said. “When you have a dog that you like, they're not only a pet, but a friend and a companion. “A good hunting dog is hard to find," Dodson continued. “A dog like that is priceless." But Dodson did say he was very appreciative of Finchum’s response to the incidents. “I feel like Deputy Finchum went out of his way to do what he did." Dodson said. “He wasn’t concerned about his uniform, he walked this mountain. He was concerned about people's animals." E-mail the reporter at kallen(^iimespafH‘rs.com. Planners From Page A1 water systems. Tenant housing is allowed without a permit at the ratio of one unit per 50 acres, McCarthy said. A special-exception permit is needed from the Board of Supervisors to build a subdivision with 25-acre lots. If Fletcher wants to use 700 acres of his farm for tenant housing, he could build 14 units. The units could be clustered together, but the rest of the open acreage would not be allowed to lie used for anything other than agriculture. McCarthy said anyone can rent a tenant house, even if they do not work on the property. Fletcher said he was thinking of constructing 1,200square-foot. two bedroom units to rent for $f>(X) per month. He said he understands the county has decided affordable housing should he clustered around Rappahannock's main villages, but “the problem is that hasn’t occurred in my lifetime." Commissioner Robert Weinberg, who represents the Board of Zoning Appeals, asked Fletcher about his pending application for a conference center on the same property. Fletcher said the planning commission's suggested conditions for the conference center are too restrictive. He will wait to sec what the Board of Supervisors decides on it in May, but if the conference center is not approved in a way he thinks is economical, he will try something else. “I want to make the farm economically viable for future generations, and I’m gonna do that one way or the other," Fletcher said. Hampton District Commissioner Alvin Henry asked Fletcher how he plans to keep costs low enough to charge $600 a month for rent. “I’m gonna do whatever’s cheapest and will make my family the most money,” Fletcher responded. He said that includes manufactured, modular or mobile homes. “I think one question you'll have to answer is whether that’s an appropriate place for [affordable housing),” said StonewallHaw-thorne District Commissioner Tom Tepper. Fletcher said he was not at the meeting to talk about the appropriateness of the location. He clarified that he was then* to ask if the county wants more than 10 units of affordable housing. He said he could fit up to 40 units on the farm. More discussion Fletcher left the meeting after he said his piece during the public comment period. The commission had a family-apartment permit that they approved and then talked about Fletcher’s questions some more before the end of the meeting. Flint Hill resident Phil Irwin asked the commission, “To what extent have we as a county asked for affordable housing?” McCarthy answered that county leaders have a general desire for Rappahannock to have a variety of housing. That variety includes more affordable housing, and they want most orv the growth to happen around the county’s existing villages and public services. Weinberg added that the county may want to consider including a suitability requirement in the zoning ordinance for large developments. “You can’t change the ordinance in response to a pending application,” Weinberg said, “but then1 is no pending application.” Henry responded that such a requirement could be* a burden to farmers, who need to build tenant housing. He also said the expectation that affordable housing will be built around the villages is unrealistic. “You’re never going to have affordable housing around the villages because the lot prices are too high,” Henry said. “Affordable housing will be scattered around the county." McCarthy said building affordable housing around one of the villages will take a financial sacrifice. In a place with land values as high as they are in Rappahannock, affordable housing goes against the market. E mail the reporter at kal leni^t nnespa/H'rs.coni.

Power Line Power Players Dominion has no ‘Plan B’ for power line proposal By Don Del Rosso Rappahannock News StaffW ater Dominion Virginia Power has no “Plan B" for an imperiled transmission line proposal through the Piedmont that would serve Northern Virginia's growing demand for energy, a top company official admitted this week. Failure to win multi-state approval for the project would force Dominion and its partner. Trail Co., back to the drawing board with little time to spare. Dominion Vice President for Electric Transmission John D. Smatlak said Monday during a Virginia State Corporation Commission (SCO hearing in Richmond. The proposed line must be operating by summer 2011 to avoid blackouts in Northern Virginia, according to Dominion. “We don’t have a ‘Plan B’ now to avoid” blackouts, “if we can't build this line,” Smatlak testified. “The plan we have now is to build this transmission hne.” Dominion’s critics claim the utility wants the line to boost revenue by moving cheap electricity from coal-burning generators in Midwest to the energystarved Northeast. The marathon SCC hearing will last at least two weeks and address a series of complex issues on the need and location of the proposed line. Dozens of exnert witnesses will testify for and against the billion-dollar project, which would cross West Virginia, Virginia and Pennsylvania. Lawyers representing the utilities and opponents spent much of Monday’s hearing outlining their cases. Only Smatlak took the stand. The hearing began shortly after 9 a.m. and recessed at 4:40 pan., after Smatlak completed his testimony. About 70 people attended the hearing in SCC Courtroom B, which seats 125. If one of the three states rejects the proposed line. Dominion and Trail Co. must “develop alternatives to help mitigate the risk” of blackouts In Northern Virginia, Smatlak told Randolph A. Sutliff, a lawyer representing Fauquier County, which strongly opposes the project. But Dominion never discussed alternatives to building a line through the region to satisfy future energy demands, Smatlak told lawyer Michael B. Gerrard, who represents an opposition group called Virginia’s Commitment. The line’s opponents argue that cheaper, smarter and less destructive options exist to provide the region reliable service. Dominion insists such measures would be no substitute* for the line. Rejection of the proposed line would make it more difficult to address potential blackouts by 2011, Smatlak said. Besides new demand, congestion and increased energy consumption during peak times, particularly in the summer, would force the system to shut down without the line. Dominion contends. Despite intense opposition to the line in West Virginia. Virginia and Pennsylvania, Smatlak believes the line will be approved. But a portion of the project already may be in jeopardy. West Virginias corporation commission staff recommended denial of the state’s segment of the billion-dollar proposal. The commission board probably will make a final ruling in early March. But Dominion and Trail Co. seem undeterred. In answer to a question from SCC Hearing Examiner Alexander F. Skirpan Jr., Smatlak said the utilities would continue to seek the commission’s approval for the line, even if West Virginia and Pennsylvania deny their portions of it. The 65-mile Virginia portion alone, which would link substations in Winchester and near Areola in Loudoun, still might benefit area customers, Smatlak said. If any of the three states reject the line proposal. Trail Co., Dominion’s partner, appears prepared to appeal the case to the federal government, which has created a huge national transmission line corridor that includes West Virginia, Virginia and Pennsylvania. Smatlak tried to sidestep the possibility of whether Trail Co. would, as a last resort, seek federal government approval for the line to override unfavorable decisions by the states. Although Dominion wants to resolve the matter at the state level, he reluctantly conceded that pursuing national corridor status for the line remains an option. Dominion considers the proposed line critical to satisfying the short- and long-term electricity needs of Northern Virginia, the states fastestgrowing region. But opponents, including the Warrenton-based Piedmont Environmental Council (PEC), Fauquier County, Prince William County, Culpeper County, and affected landowners, vehemently disagree. They argue alternatives, including conservation, more prudent management of electricity use, new technology and improvements to,existing infrastructure, would meet Northern Virginia’s energy needs. They believe the proposed line would ruin vistas, damage pristine forests and threaten the region’s considerable historic, cultural and environmental resources. The line would be supported by steel towers standing up to 150 feet tall and spaced about 1,000 feet apart. But Dominion believes the line’s effects would be minimal, because it would parallel an existing transmission line. Dominion would have to acquire additional right-of-way for the new line. Dominion’s 37-mile portion of the line would cost $131 million, according to the company. In its SCC application, Dominion identified an alternative, 40-mile route, which would use Interstate 66 right of way. 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The answers may yield specific information, PEC Executive Director Chris Miller said. Or it may be ‘‘more general," which would further call into doubt Dominion’s justification for the line. Miller suggested. “Well find out." Dominion will respond to the PEC's questions, company spokesman Jim Norvelle said. But he stressed the rules of law still apply, permitting Dominion to object as it sees fit. Skirpan, who functions as a judge, would sustain or overrule objections. After the hearing concludes, Skirpan will make recommendations on need and location of the proposed line to the threemember SCC board. The board will make the final call. Participants — governments, organizations and landowners — represented during the hearing may appeal the commission decision to the Virginia Supreme Court. E-mail the reporter: ddelrossc@ti mespapers In Memory of Alphaeus F. Cannon Mr. Cannon honored us with his dedication and loval * support of Rapp.ihannock National Rank through 44 years of service as a director, seven years as president, and as a lifetime customer and friend. He will be missed by the staff and Board of Directors of Rappahannock National Bank. Rappahannock National Bank Memfv. K-OIC He’s not worried about the plumbing (leave that to us.) “We’re a family business that’s cares about your family's comfort" niMM HI At Ml> OJOUNG cownucrow cvvu .ur* APPLETON CAMPBELL -mePLUMBING • HEATING • AIR CONDITIONING 540-347-0765 appletoncampbell.com PUBLIC HEARING SIX-YEAR PLAN FOR SECONDARY ROADS A 2008-2009 SECONDARY ROAD IMPROVEMENT BUDGET tn accordance with §33.1—70.1 of the Code of Virginia, 1950 (as amended), on Monday! March 3, 2008, at 7:00pm at the Courthouse in Washington, Virginia, the Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors shail hold a public hearing on the Six-Year Secondary Road Improvement Plan for Rappahannock County. This meeting shall also include a public hearing concerning the Secondary Road Improvement Budget for the coming fiscal year. Proposals and suggestions for both the Six-Year Plan and Fiscal Year Budget are available for inspection from 8:30-4:30 Monday through Friday at the County Administration Office in Washington, Virginia and the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) Warrenton Residency Office in Warrenton, Virginia. All interested persons are invited to attend and make comment. Public Notice LANDFILL SERVICES The Rappahannock County landfill in Amissville continues to accept household waste, recyclables, white goods, scrap metal, etc. during its hours of operations, Monday through Saturday, 7:30AM-5:30PM. The closure of the disposal cell on December 15 affected only commercial haulers and construction and demolition materials. Call the landfill at 540-937-3337 if you have a question.

Editorial & Opinion -ftappafcannoctt ^etosEstablished 1877 An Independent Newspaper Published Every Thursday ARTHUR W. ARUNDEL, PUBLISHER Anita L. Sherman, Editor Peter W. Arundel, President Bill Welsh, 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 s-fnail: ashermsn@tlmespapers.com Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday Member, Audit Bureau of Circulations www.rappnews.com THURSDAY FEBRUARY 28, 2008 Prepare to stop and businesses along Main Street in the Town of _L Washington have been talking, attending town council meetings, gathering signatures and snapping pictures of speeding motorists. The topic has come up at the Washington Hospitality and Visitors Association and most notably during the last sheriffs election when all three candidates came to address the group - high on the list of concerns was how they would handle the speeding problem on Main Street. Dave Cubbage from the Virginia Department of Transportation has come to the town on numerous occasions offering advice about various techniques to try and slow the traffic down. The subject has been debated and talked to death. Since the Washington Town Council typically only meets once a month, if an issue, like this one, isn’t resolved, it bounces out to surface the following month for either more discussion or action. The issue is now going to a public hearing on March 12 to gather yet more input. Undoubtedly, the same faces will be there to lobby for the same issue that has concerned them since last year and before if you'want to pour through old issues of this paper. Some have argued that rather than a stop sign, a warning sign be put up about stiff fees for speeding in the town - if those were to be imposed. The challenge that a stop sign will present is not so much for those unfamiliar with Rappahannock County and the Town of Washington - but those who are - the locals. It is they who typically speed down Main Street after exiting US 211 or roaring into town off Fodders tack. And it doesn’t matter if you are driving a pickup truck or a sedan or whether you’ve lived here all your life or are relatively new - everyone seems to be in a hurry these days. The Town of Washington doesn’t have sidewalks down Main Street. Those walking hover to either side. If you are visiting the town and staying at one of the bed and breakfasts, having a dinner at the Inn or taking a peek into Geneva’s gallery or the Ballards, you are probably not in a hurry. If you’re like Miss Mary who walks each day to the post office or Mr. Buntin who is usually out for a daily constitutional, you don’t see them sprinting. The cafe makes a mean carrot cake and if you’re hungry for a sweet treat in the afternoon, you aren’t in any hurry walking there either. It would seem to be a non-issue that slowing down through a town is something that would be ingrained into everyone’s consciousness, but it’s not. Thus, enter the stop sign. Well, maybe. AD of the town council members have heard about the concern over speeding motorists. Most of them are convinced that putting up a stop sign is worth the try. What is it going to take? Already several pets have died. Will it take a child? Put up the stop sign. months and months and months, residents Letters Priorities over pageant It is with great regret that the Sperryville Volunteer Rescue Squad announces that it will not be sponsoring and holding the Miss Rappahannock Pageant this year. Although this has been an important community event for many years, our priority is to rebuild SVRS and resume providing the level of emergency medical support needed in our coverage area in the County. This effort has taxed our current membership to the point that undertaking production of this event is impossible. We have contacted a few organizations for assistance but they are understandably and heavily involved in their own programs Here is the good news. You may have read earlier articles in this newspaper about the rebuilding effort at SVRS. Our recruitment plan, initiated in December, has been very successful. We are happy to report that we have added 20 plus members to our organization. We have trained 30 SVRS members and county residents in cardio-pulmonary respiration (CPR) with several more on our waiting list. We have ini tiated an EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) class with 21 students from the county including 11 who have joined the SVRS. These students will ultimately attend 110 hours of class and take an exam on June 12. We will also plan to offer an Emergency Vehicle Operator Course (EVOC) next month. Our recruitment plan is ongoing and county residents and members of other county rescue and fire squads are invited to take advantage of our programs. We thank the surrounding rescue companies that have supported us during our lowperiod. And we especially thank this newspaper for giving us the space to publicize our needs and our program. Each article has brought in more students and members to build and strengthen the emergency pre-hospital medical resources of the Sperryville community and Rappahannock County. For information about future CPR trainings and membership, contact Ray Boc at 987-9706. Donald Gore President ant Members of SVRS Grass fed Congratulations on featuring Lillian Aylor in Faces of Rappahannock. I have the pleasure of knowing her well for many years and she is an amazingly generous, tireless, compassionate leader in our community. However, I want to make several corrections to the text that are small but important. Lillian co-ordinated an Appreciation Service in 1986 for her former teacher, mentor and friend in which the Julia E. Boddie Educational Scholarship was formed. Mrs. Boddie died in 1994. Lillian is an important part of Mount Vernon Farm where we proudly produce 100 percent grass fed beef and lamb and pastured pork without growth hormones, vaccines or antibiotics for sale locally and to buyers clubs in six northern and central Virginia cities. Your article mistakenly said grain fed. The difference between 100 percent grass fed beef and lamb and that finished with grain is fundamentally important. Please see our web page- www.mountvemonfarm.net. Cliff Millei Mt. Vernon Farm Sperryvillo Big job ahead What in the world is wrong with you Mr. Ludwig? Something certainly is. You betray your neighbors, you mine your property with booby traps and shoot the innocent animals caught in them. Those animals were your neighbor’s pets. To what gain? I’m thinking you can’t answer that question in a way that would make sense. Ill try to turn my intense anger for you into sympathy and hope you get help and offer it, in an attempt to redeem yourself in the eyes of your neighbors and your community. That’s going to be a big job. Karen Lathem Sperryville A dog named Jeezy W: e had a friend named Jeezy. It’s a shame because he was 11 months old. And somebody trapped him out in the cold. He had no choice, but to leave this awful world. I hope when he got shot, he died fast and easy. He played with my little girls night and day. Now their best friend has left them alone to play. I hope he made it to heaven, to watch over us. Every day my daughters are lonely and sad because they lost the only true friend they ever had. We will all remember our dog. His name was Jeezy. I hope his trip in heaven is nice and easy. R.I.P. our friend, we miss you, wait for us until the end. Love always, The Lewis family and your brother Alton A win-win for families and their loved ones needing carej If you’re caring for an aging family member in Rappahannock or one of its surrounding counties, you’re not alone. Locally, more than three-quarters of the care given to elders who need it comes from family members. Older spouses make up nearly half of the family caregivers who do this important job. Others - children, sisters, brothers, nieces and nephews - pitch in to help the aging people they love remain in the community. Most spouses and families working in this way with their loved ones find it tremendously rewarding. Often, though, they worry that they’re not able to provide the kind of companionship that’s needed; or that theyVe too busy with other family needs. Sometimes they just need a break in their day to take care of business or in order to stay healthy and positive themselves. Several Rappahannock families, as well as families from three other counties, have found support from DayBreak, a new regional Adult Day Healthcare program based in Culpeper. Caregivers have also taken advantage of the transportation to the program through the Rappahannock Rapidan Aging Together in Rappahannock By Thurasa Curry With contributions from Sallie Morgan, Aging Together Project Director Community Services Board. DayBreak, at 13820 Eggbomsville Road, came into being through the Aging Together Partnership, a collaboration of more than 100 local organizations — governments, hospitals, non-profits and service providers — in response to the requests of seniors and their families. The Community Services Board operates DayBreak with start-up assistance from a number of partners, including the Virgiiiia Department for the Aging, the Alzheimer’s Association and Culpeper Department of Human Services. The program serves people from Culpeper, Fauquier, Madison and Orange Counties as well as from Rappahannock Cbunty. The staff at DayBreak is well-equipped to meet the needs of area family members. They’re specially trained health and recreation professionals who make sure everyone is safe and well-occupied. Those who attend enjoy the specially-chosen activities, the secure and nurturing environment, the chance to make new friends, and the change of scenery. While their loved ones are at the program, caregivers have time for other things: work, errands, or simply relaxing. Everyone knows that it helps to take a break from a demanding routine, but caregivers are finding another benefit. “You know, I thought this was about respite for me,” said the spouse of one of the participants, “but the interesting thing is that my husband began to change once he started going to the center. They do so much to keep his mind active, things I just don’t have the time to do. But most of all, I think it’s good for him just to spend time in a different environment.” Safety was also an issue for her, she said, as it became more difficult for her to spend the day with him at home. “One day he fell out of his chair and I just couldn't get him up. I started thinking I’d have to put him into assisted living. I really don’t want to do that, but I just couldn’t cope with him here at the house all day, every day.” The program, open Monday through Friday, offers a wide range of services including recreation and socialization, health monitor ing, medication administration, a nutritious lunch and special therapies as needed. DayBreak serves adults 18 and older who meet the admission requirements. Daybreak accepts Medicaid, private insurance and private pay. Scholarships may also be available, and transportation is available in many areas. With the rapid growth of the older population in the region, more and more families are experiencing a need for help caring for their loved ones. DayBreak is a wonderful opportunity for both participants and their families. For more information or to arrange a tour call the DayBreak Program Manager Andrea Langston at 540-727 7097. Notes from Sen. Mark Obenshain len days and counting With less than two weeks remaining in the 2008 General Assembly Session, much has been accomplished, but the “heavy lifting” remains. Some of the accomplishments can be measured by the “dead bill scrapheap ” The “scrapheap” contains noteworthy measures including one to give welfare to drug felons. The benevolent and well-intentioned desire of the patron is to provide assist drug felons transition back to society. How soon we forget! The real problem with our welfare system in the 80s and 90s was that we were providing welfare benefits to subsidize bad behavior. This bill was not only introduced, it Mark Obensham actually passed the Senate 23-17. Following last year’s elections, the Senate took a turn to the left, consequently, we can expect more efforts to DacKiracK on wenare neiorm. A public smoking ban gained strength over the past several years. I thought the ban might succeed this year, but I was wrong. One byproduct of the November elections was a liberal turn of the Senate, and it manifested itself here with a proposal that was nothing short of radical. In a reach, the bill would have allowed local governments to ban smoking even in houses, apartments, and cars. It also would have effectively banned and imposed fines on the possession of ashtrays! This bill passed the Senate, but a sensible House committee determined that it just went too far. Although I have never supported such a ban < I prefer to leave this to individual choice and the marketplace), some form of public smoking restrictions is likely to pass in the next four or five years. The heavy lifting that remains is financial. A slowdown in the real estate market has caused Virginia’s tax revenues to lag. Despite talk of deficits, tax revenues are still up over last year, but not as much as had been projected or hoped. Last week in a closely divided (21-19) vote, the Senate passed a budget that will now go to the House for consideration. Unfortunately, the Senate budget is deeply flawed. The Senate budget—more accurately, the Governor’s budget—contains unrealistic revenue expectations. Cynics have suggested that the projections have been intentionally inflated in order to permit future raids on the rainy day fund. It proposes an immediate withdrawal of onethird of the entire $1.1 billion rainy day fund. It inflates lottery profits by $44 million over the lottery department’s own estimates. Notwithstanding a constitutional requirement that lottery proceeds go to education, the Senate budget diverts $43 million of lottery funds from the state’s overall commitment to K-12 education. Moreover, even though Virginia ranks a miserable 49 out of 50 in Medicaid reimbursements, reimbursements to hospitals and nursing homes are cut by $82 million and jt forgoes an additional $82 million in federal funding. One year after last year’s “Transportation Session,” the Governor and the Senate pro pose diverting $180 million from transportation. All of this is coupled with millions in spending for new programs and pet projects like the Governor’s proposed Universal Pre-K Program. The House of Delegates made difficult choices and it does propose a withdrawal from the rainy day fund, but it exhibited the discipline to forgo spending millions for new programs and initiatives As an optimist, it is my hope that House and Senate negotiators will resolve their differences in a timely manner. That should happen as long as the Governor is willing to put off the debate over his new spending initiatives until our revenues rebound. As always, please let me know if I may be of assistance to you. You may reach me by email at mark@markoben- * shain.com or phone at (804) 698-7526.

School News from Around the County Chappell s Comer Empty bowls art show The annual “Empty Bowls” dinner, together with an art show of high school and middle school student exhibits, will be held at Rappahannock County High School on Thursday, Feb. 28. Dinner will be served from 5 - 7 p.m. and the art show will run from 2:30 — 8 p.m. All who attend will be served a bowl of soup and a handmade ceramic bowl in exchange for a $10 minimum cash donation to fight hunger. Participants may keep the bowl as a reminder of the meal’s purpose. Proceeds will be donated to Project Concern International. Surrounding the tables in the RCHS Commons will be a student art show. Local artists Steven Kenny, Nol Putnam, Bonita Gowan and Corey Caulfield will judge the show. Art Categories: a) Ceramics and other 3-D media (including sculpture, metal sculpture, woodwork) b) mixed media; c) pencil / colored pencil / pastel drawings; d) tempera / acrylic paintings; e) photo; and f) possibly graphic art. There is no fee charged to see the art show. High school parent advisory meeting A parent advisory meeting will be held on Feb. 28 at 6 p.m. in the high school auditorium. Information will be presented about scheduling, course requests, graduation requirements and special academic programs. SOL tests March 4-5 Standards of Learning writing tests for students in grades 5,8 and 11 will be held March 4 - 5. Quiz bowl team to compete in state competition Good luck to the RCHS Quiz Bowl team in the state competition on Saturday, March 1, at the College of William and Mary. Rapp’s first match will start at 10:25 a.m. in the University Center. Diley earns silver medal Congratulations to Panther wrestler Jeremy Diley who earned a silver medal at the Region B competition. Diley will compete in the state competition on March 7-8 at Salem. Hearthstone School Students collect praying mantis eggs This past Monday Hearthstone lower school students gathered praying mantis egg cases from the school property. The egg cases will be stored in a breathable tank where the students can observe them. Hearthstone families attend Cirque du Soleil A number of Hearthstone families and friends attended the internationally acclaimed Cirque du Soleil per formance “Saltimbanco” in Charlottesville this past Tuesday, The performance combined gymnastics, music, dance and special effects. Wakefield Country Day School Students vote for Obama, McCain in blind election Obama and McCain came out on top in a blind election held recently at Wakefield Country Day School (WCDS).Four students portrayed the candidates without revealing their identities and explained their positions on the economy, Iraq, health care, immigration, and social issues. In the student vote, Obama beat Clinton 27 to 15 and McCain beat Huckabee 24 to 10. Seventh grader places second in tennis tournament Congratulations to Hannah Tufts, a seventh grader at WCDS, for finishing second in the Westwinds Athletic Club 14 and under tennis tournament last weekend. Hannah advanced to the finals with a hard-fought three-set victory that went to a tiebreaker in her opening match and then won by 6-4 in her semi-final. Hannah lost in the finals to a young lady ranked 86th in the mid-Atlantic region. Little owls take to the slopes This past week Wakefield Country Day School extended its physical education program to the ski slopes. Second-, third-, fourth- and fifth-grade students traveled to Massanutten, where they received ski lessons and spent some time trying out their skills on the snow. Accolades Rappahannock students make dean’s list at Virginia Tech Daniel Twentey, Lindsay NeillDore, Ashleigh Burke and Jennifer Ferdetta — all of Rappahannock — were named to the dean’s list for the fall 2007 semester at Virginia Tech. Efficiency review finds little fat to trim By Matt Pelkey Rappahannock News Staff Writer A recently conducted review of Rappahannock County public schools produced a laundry list of recommended efficiency improvements but did not identify any big-ticket items that might produce cost savings. In fact, the recommendations made in the nearly 250page report of the review team’s findings would cost more to implement than they would return in savings. “I think the efficiency review team did a fair assessment of the Rappahannock County public schools,” said Rappahannock County Superintendent Dr. Robert Chappell. According to the review, the schools would see savings of $313,000 at the five-year mark after implementing the recommendations. However, those savings would be offset by investment costs of $675,215, resulting in an overall increase in expenditures of $362,215. Within two years Rappahannock schools need to adopt 50 percent — or 39 — of the 78 recommendations made in the report or pay an added amount for the tsrg«?fy”1sf!fte-funde<f' review. Only 18 of the recommendations carry a fiscal impact, and the schools would be able to pick and choose which ones to implement to maximize - savings. “I believe that the (Rappahannock County public schools) over time will save money not just because we intend to follow these recommendations but because we were already implementing cost savings before the review team came in to look at us,” Chappell said. Chappell noted that a large portion of the expected costs come from a single recommendation to purchase a new $75,000 school bus each year. He said that the schools already buy a new bus every year as long as funding permits. If the cost of the school bus purchases is dropped, as the purchases would be made anyway, the efficiency report offers about $13,000 in potential cost savings. The report’s recommendations include reducing maintenance costs for school buses, eliminating positions in food services and increasing student participation in meal programs. Chappell has said that he hopes to accomplish staff reductions in the 2008-2009 school year through attrition. "' Ift the proposed budget he presented to the Rappahannock County School Board last week, Chappell listed an estimated Diley heads to states By Steve Franklin Rappahannock News Staff Writer Rappahannock’s largest wrestler proved that he truly is the big man on campus. On Saturday, RCHS heavyweight Jeremy Diley advanced to the VHSL Group A State Wrestling Championships with a surprise runner-up finish at the Region B Tournament. “It’s definitely a great accomplishment for the kid,” RCHS coach Patrick Stroup said. “He wrestled exceptionally well, but I honestly I can’t say that I didn’t see it coming. Jeremy’s worked real hard over the past few months and he’s improved tremendously.” Diley destroyed Wilson’s Leo Cancino in the opening round with a first-minute pin, and followed with a first round pin of Rob Dzuba of Riverheads in the semi-finals. Stroup called the thumping of Dzuba a huge win for his junior heavyweight, because Dzuba won the Southern Sectionals to advance to the Region B tournament. “Jeremy looked real good in his first two matches,” Stroup said. “He won easily in the opening round, then pinned a district champion in the semis. It wasn’t an easy task.” In the finals, Diley fell to Manassas Park’s Austin Wren for a second straight week. Wren pinned Diley in the finals of the Bull Run District Championships, and Saturday’s match had a similar result with Diley getting pinned in 3:35. FISH DAY m Tim to rrocK y»pi wn Delivery Will Be: Friday, February 29 CFC Farm & Home Center 9:45 - 10:30 - Culpeper CFC Farm & Home Center 11:30 - 12:15 - Sperryville CFC Farm & Home Center 1:30 - 2:15 - Wairenlon CFC Farm & Home Center 3:00 - 3:45 - Marshall Saturday, March 1 Southern States 9:45 - 10:30 - Front Royal FISH WAGON To Place an Order ( all TOM. FREE I-KQ0-04.MM.W By virtue of his second place finish, Diley will advance to the VHSL Group A State Wrestling Championships March 7-8 at the Salem Civic Center in Roanoke. Stoup said Diley will us the next week to prepare and wouldn’t rule out the possibility of Diley coming home with a piece of hardware from the 16-man bracket. “It’s wrestling, anything can happen,” Stroup said. “Jeremy will work hard and give it his all. He’d like to place at states.” r $415,000 in savings for the next fiscal year. Chappell said he would detail plans to achieve the savings prior, to the board’s final decision on the budget. Without going into specifics, Chappell said in a phone interview that the expected savings would come from a number of ideas, some of which are informed by recommendations in the efficiency review. “We’re basing it on our own analysis of our own operation to determine what we need to do to save money to streamline the operation of the schools to have the schools continue to be successful and still provide excellent education to our kids and at the same time not propose huge increases,” he said. The results of the review were originally planned to be released later in April or May. The team that conducted the review produced the report quicker at the request of Chappell and other school official who wished to draw on the findings when putting together next year’s budget, which has to be present ed to the Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors by April 1. “This has been a very expedited process for us,” said Dr. Simmie Raiford, whc - esented the review to a crowd of about 40 school officials and county residents this past Tuesday night. Raiford, a consultant with MGT of America, led the review team. At the presentation she rattled of a list of praises for Rappahannock schools. John Ringer, associate director of the Virginia Department of Planning Budget, said that often school administrators lack the time to review practices and procedures to improve efficiency. “They don’t have time to study their operations,” he said. The Department of Planning and Budget facilitates efficiency reviews and relays the results to the Governor’s office and the General Assembly. 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All submissions in Upcoming Events must be received by 3 pm. on Monday s in order to be included in the next edition of the paper. Send email to Jan Clatterbuck at jelatterbuck@timespapers.com Please be sure to include a name and telephone number for information. Upcoming Events lists individual and lor group community items sponsored by non-profits or for charitable purposes. If you are an individual and lor business and your event is for profit-making purposes, there is a foe charged. Please email Stephanie Heflin at sheflinGItimespapers.com or phone her at (540) 347-4222. Coping with grief? Hospice of the Raptdan is offering a free 6-week Coping with Grief -Spring Support Group on Tuesdays beginning Mar. 4 through April 8. Topics will include issues and concerns of people who have recently lost a family member, loved one or close friend. Many who have suffered a loss find these workshops to be a great help because of the mutual support of others in a similar situation. Knowing your loss is not unique is often a great comfort All members of the public are welcome and no prior affiliation with Hospice of the Rapidan is necessary. The support groups will be held in Warrenton at the Warrenton Visitor Center 33 North Calhoun Street from 2.00 to 3:30 pm. Reservations are appreciated but not necessary. Reservations and additional information are available from Craig Wilt at 540-825-4840. Hospice of the Rapidan offers a broad range of grief support services to families throughout Culpeper, Fauquier, Madison, Orange, • Rappahannock and surrounding counties. Many families receiving grief support have experienced the death of a family member who was not under Hospice of the Rapidan's care, including families who did no: have the opportunity to say good-bye because their loved one died suddenly. This caring service is offered free of charge. 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. Cost: $10 per class Instructors: Kitty Keyser, Frances Miller and Linda Orfila. Call 540675-1940 or 540-987-9212 French classes Traveling this summer? Need to refresh your grasp of another language? Always wanted to learn a new language? Beginning conversational French will be offered at Germanna Community College, Locust Grove, March 6 - April 17 (Thurs. eves) 7 - 9 pm. Call Germanna at (540) 937-2900 or visit www.germanna.edu (listed under non-credit courses). Feb. 28: Conservation Roundtable County and regional conservation groups will meet at The Link (a.k.a. the Sperryville Schoolhouse) on Feb. 28 to exchange information and discuss ways they can collaborate. Bring a bag lunch and something to drink. We will assemble around 11:30. The meeting begins atnopn. The public is invited. Questions? Phone Hal Hunter at (540) 937-4744. • Feb. 28: “Empty Bowls'* Dinner/Art Show to Benefit World Hunger The annual "Empty Bowls" Dinner, together with an Art Show of ' High School and Middle School student exhibits, will be held at Rappahannock County High School on Thursday Feb. 28 from 5 -7 p. m. All who attend will be served a bowl of soup in a handmade ceramic bowl in exchange for a cash donation ($10 minimum) to fight hunger. Surrounding the tables will be a student Art Show with work in paint, pencil, mixed media, and 3-D. Local artists Steven Kenny, Not Putnam, Bonita Gowan and Corey Caulfield will judge the show. Participants may keep the bowl as a reminder of the meal’s purpose. Proceeds will be donated to Project Concern International. Feb 28: Earlier spay dates The Rappahannock Animal Welfare League (RAWL), in collaboration with the Shenandoah Valley Spay and Neuter Clinic, continues monthly trips to fix pets. Under this new program, costs of "fixing’ pets are reduced dramatically. Line up your dog or cat for one of the van trips to Harrisonburg and pay far less than usual for this service. The trips are made early each month, and deadlines are moving up so that more cats and dogs can be accommodated. Owners are urged to register pets and pay in person, in advance, at the RAWL shelter in Amissville. First come, first served. For further information, call the shelter at 540-937-3283 any time between 8 a.m. and 1 p. m. seven days a week. Feb. 29: Elder Care Committee monthly meetings This is just a reminder that the Elder Care Committee has resumed their monthly meetings. The meetings are held every fourth Friday of the month, at the Library at 1 pm, unless otherwise noted. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend, and anyone with questions can contact Sharon or Chuck at the Rappahannock Department of Social Services: 675-3313. Hope to see you there! Feb. 29: Live music at Blue Rock The Blue Rock Inn welcomes back Medicine Wind. All shows $5. For more information, contact Jim McCullough at (540) 987-3190 or check their website at www.thebluerockinn.com Feb. 29 Benefit Spaghetti Dinner A benefit spaghetti dinner for baby Ryan Jenkins on Friday. Feb. 29 from 6-8 p.m.. at the Sperryville Volunteer Fire Department. All you can eat, spaghetti, salad, bread, dessert and drink for $8 for ages 7and up, under 6 free. For more information call Michelle Jenkins at 540-987-9440. Mar. 2: Are you the next Rappahannock County Idol? It's time for this year's Share the Fun talent show! All 9-19-yearojds who would like to perform his/her talents on stage with an audience should participate. Any G-rated stage performance is acceptable - singing, reciting poetry, playing an instrument, dancing, performing magic ..the list is endless! Participants must attend two of three rehearsals and the final performance. Rehearsal dates are on Sundays. March 2, and March 9 from 2-4 p.m. The final performance is March 16 from 2-4 p.m. All rehearsals and the final performance win take place at the RCHS auditorium. To register for this free event, or for more information, please call the Extension office at 540-6753619. / Mar. 2: Piedmont Softball Association's register 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 PSAs home field located on Rt. 211 in Amissvtlle 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 A 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, March 2, from noon until 3 pm and during PSA's annual Chili Bowl Saturday, March 15, from 3 p.m. - 7 p.m. at Bill Payne Auction Gallery, Rt. 211 and Maddox Lane, Amissville. Call Mauri Payne (937-4142 or 675-3729) or David and Donna Sheffield (937-5595). Mar. 5: Free Clinic Open Rappahannock Free clinic will be open on 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. Mar. 6: Farm to Consumer to Farm; Strengthening the Link Caterers, restaurants, grocers, the family dinner table; how can farmers and consumers get more connected? What infrastructure do we need in order for the local food movement to grow? What marketing techniques work? How can the farms work together to strengthen their market? And what does the consumer want from the farmer so they look no further than the local farm for their needs? Join us March 6 at Buchanan Hall in Upperville as we begin to ask and answer the questions that will help strengthen the link between the farmer and the consumer. Contact the Virginia Organic Consumers’ and Producers’ Association’s Outreach Coordinator Bridget Chisholm to reserve your space (540) 364.0065 or bridget@bccplanning.com. The workshop fee is $55 per person which includes lunch, refreshments & handouts; VOPCA members receive a 10% discount. This event is co-sponsored by the Virginia Cooperative Extension. Mar. 6: Can you hear me? Hearing Loss and hearing aids - what you need to know! Presented by Fauquier Hearing Services featuring Dr. Diane Markva, Thursday, March 6, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the LIFE Center of Fauquier Health System located at 419 Holiday Court*in Warrenton. Lunch and seminar, $10 registration, phone (540) 3417112 for reservations. Mar. 7: Live music at Blue Rock One of the Blue Rock favorite bands is back - Street Legal. All shows $5. For more information, contact Jim McCullough at (540) 987-3190 or check their website at www.thebluerockinn.com Mar. 7: FHday Night Rims - "Michael Clayton” RAAC Films presents “Michael Clayton” on Mar. 7 at 8:00 p.m. at The Theatre in Washington. Price is $6 for adults and $4 for students 18 and under. Nominated for Academy Award Best Picture and Best Actor. Stars George Clooney, Tom Wilkinson, Tilda Swinton; Rated R; 119 minutes; 2007 Mar. 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. fire hall. It will be an all-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. We are serving pancakes, eggs, biscuits, gravy, sausage, coffee, juice, and milk. At proceeds help support our pack. Questions? Phone (571) 436-6786. Mar. 8: The Culpeper Minutemen Chapter meeting The Culpeper Minutemen Chapter of the NSDAR will meet Saturday, Mar. 8, at 1:30 p.m. at the Culpeper County Library. Presentation of the Annual Good Citizen Awards will be presented by Mrs. Thomas L. Eastham. The Annual Good Citizen Awards are presented to high school seniors with the qualities of Dependability, Service, Leadership and Patriotism. One student from each of the following schools will be honored: Rappahannock High School, Culpeper High School, Madison High School and Wakefield High School, Huntley, VA. Questions, call Maggie Francis at 540-9878291 Mar. 9: The Kindness Project concert On Sunday, March 9, at 4 p.m. at the Sperryville Schoolhouse, Headwaters is delighted to be teaming with the Chateauville Foundation to present a concert to benefit The RCES Kindness Project. The rising young opera stars of the 2008 Castieton Residency will offer their services in an “all-highlights” program combining popular American Standards, songs and duets from beloved musicals, and a few familiar arias and classical songs. This program will be followed by a meet the artist’s reception. General admission seating. No advance reservations required. Contnbutions in any amount will be gratefully received at the door. All proceeds to benefit Headwaters/The Kindness Project. RSVP to Headwaters at 540-987-3322 Mar. 10: Local Human Rights Committee The Rappahannock-Rapidan Community Services Board and Area Agency on Aging is seeking individuals who are interested in serving as a volunteer on the Local Human Rights Committee (LHRC). Individuals who are receiving mental health services are encouraged to apply. This Committee meets quarterly (January, April, July, and October) at 1:30 p.m. in Culpeper and is responsible for ensunng that individuals receiving mental health, mental retardation, and substance abuse services are being treated with dignity, are free from abuse or neglect, and that their basic rights are being protected. Please call 540-825-3100, ext. 3146, email rrcsb@rrcsb.org or send your letter of interest to Alisa Decatur, at RRCSB-AAA, P.O. Box 1568, Culpeper, VA 22701 no later than March 10, 2008. Mar. 10: Relay for Life Team Captains’ Meeting The second meeting for all team captains of the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life is Thursday, March 10 at 7:30 p.m. at the Washington Baptist Church. Any one thinking about participating as a Team Captain in the Relay is invited as well. If you cant come, send one of your friends or relatives to learn how to become a team captain. The Relay will take place on May 17 and 18 at the Rappahannock County Elementary School. Team captains should be prepared to register and provide their team's t-shirt sizes at this upcoming meeting. But. it is not too late to learn about becoming a team captain or volunteering other help. If you need additional information. please call Evelyne Latham at 540-675-3398 or Bette Mahoney at 540-675-3446. Mar. 11: RRCSB meeting The Rappahannock-Rapidan Community Services Board and Area Agency on Aging (RRCSB-AAA) will hold its regularly scheduled Board Meeting on Tuesday, March 11. at 1 00 p.m., at its office at 15361 Bradford Road. Culpeper. Individuals with disabilities who require special assistance to attend and participate in this meeting should contact Alisa Decatur at 540-825-3100, ext 3146 or TTY 540-825-7391. Mar. 13: “Beginners Stained Glass Class” De'Danann Glassworks is offering a Thursday night “Beginners Stained Glass Class" starting on March 13 from 7 - 9 p.m. which runs for 6 weeks. Also a “How to make a Stepping Stone" one day workshop on Saturday. March 22. 1 - 4 p.m. For more information please i call 987-8615 or go to www.dedanann.neft and click on classes. Mar. 14: Open Mic Friday. March 14, at 7 p.m. in the Hearthstone School Community Room. Come out and share your talents! We welcome performers of all ages! This is the fourth in a senes featuring music, poetry, and comedy. Food and drinks are available. If you would like to perform, please call the Hearthstone office at 540-987-9212, or come and sign up that night. Admission: $5 for adults, 18 and under: free! This is an alcohol and smoke free event. Hearthstone School is located on RT 211,2 miles west of Sperryville. Photo by Mauri Payne Piedmont Softball Association 2007 Chili Bowl Champion Kitty Lou Day (center) winner of the Bestest Exotic Chili and Over-All Champ. On the left, Mike Prior won Bestest Basic Chili and on the right, Terri Diley won Bestest Hottest Chili. PSA is grateful for participation. Mar. 15: Chili Bowl Tournament All are invited to join Piedmont Softball Association’s Sixth Annual Chili Bowl Cook-off on Saturday, Mar. 15 from 3-7 p.m., at the Bill Payne Auction Gallery, on Route 211, Amissville. Enter your chili recipe or sample a variety of local recipes! Admission is $6 per person/kids under six free—all you can eat! (Hot dogs and drinks will be available for purchase) There will be 50/50 raffles, bake sale and our favorite, cake walks! This event is PSA's jump start on the Spring Softball season and all proceeds benefit the girls of Piedmont Softball Association. For more information and to enter, please call Donna Sheffield at 937-5595 or Mauri Payne at 937-4142. Hope to see you there! Photo by TJ Cabrera Mar. 15-16: Barrel Tasting and Silent Auction Saturday & Sunday, March 15 & 16 Event entry: 11:00 am to 4:00 pm, winery open until 5:00 p.m Taste developing Chardonnay, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon wines directly from the barrels and experience the art of blending! Gray Ghost only opens barrels tor tasting once a year. Bid on an historic Gray Ghost barrel being offered to the public. This is the ONLY opportunity to reserve futures of the intense 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon! $10.00 per person includes logo glass and light hors d’ouevres. Gray Ghost is located at 14706 Lee Highway in Amissville and can be contacted at 540-937-4869. Mar. 18: RCCA Board Meeting Community members are invited to attend the March Board Meeting of the Rappahannock County Conservation Alliance (RCCA). RCCA holds its monthly Board of Directors' meeting on the third Tuesday of each month from 5:30 -7:00 at the Schoolhouse in Sperryville (at the comer of Routes 522 & 211.) For more information, call the RCCA office at 987-9118. March 21: “American Gangster” RAAC Films presents “American Gangster" on Mar. 21 at 8:00 p.m. at The Theatre in Washington, VA. Frank Lucas is the latest power player to take over the drug trade in the inner city. Richie Roberts is an outcast cop determined to fight corruption both in the streets and his own department in the NYPD. The destinies of these two men will become intertwined as they approach a confrontation where only one of them can make it out alive. Denzel Washington, Russell Crowe, Josh Brolin; Rated R; 157 minutes; 2007. Such a deal - $6 Apr. 12: Second Annual RAWL Hoedown Get Ready for the 2nd Annual RAWL Hound Dawg Hoedown Square Dance, Dinner and Silent Auction to benefit the Rappahannock Animal Welfare League. Save the date for the evening of April 12 at The Schoolhouse in Sperryville. $75 per person. Featuring: Morrison Brothers Band. Brad Sayler will teach and call dances to Morrison Brothers Band. Reserve your table in advance for a group discount! Eight person dinner table $400 or 10 person dinner table $500. Call Sally Cunningham at 540-364-6939 to purchase tickets in advance. Visa, Master Card and Discover cards accepted. For more information and to donate items for the silent auction please call the shelter at 540-937-3336 or visit www.rawldogs.org. Apr. 12: Come to the Coffee House Please reserve the date of April 12 on your calendars for the annual Coffee House, given by the Rappahannock County Band Boosters in the RCES cafeteria. This much anticipated event will begin at 5 p.m. and will feature gaily decorated tables, candlelight, a homemade spaghetti dinner, door prizes, and a variety of entertainment by local talent from the county. The band students will serve as wait staff, and delicious desserts baked by band parents will be avail able along with coffee. Watch the Rappahannock News between now and the event for announcements revealing featured performers and door prizes. All community members and friends are invited. Questions? Contact Krista Hale at (540) 987-8989.

Foxhunters’ timber ’chase headlines Rappahannock UI D&l&Y rAKKER Rappahannock News Staff Writer A grudge match is setting up for Saturday’s Rappahannock Hunt Pbint-to-Point. The first- and second place finishers from last week’s Casanova foxhunters’ timber race are entered, along with last-fence faller Colonial Relay, plus two fresh faces to make for a top-notch feature at the Blue Rock Inn course near Little Washington. Pbst time is 1 p.m. for the first of five races. Casanova foxhunters’ winner Royal We headlines the 2 1/2-mile ‘chase with owner-rider Teddy Zimmerman. Runner-up Quick Line, with Kansas-based owner-rider Ralph Trail, and timber veteran Colonial Relay — a surprise faller at Casanova — join newcomers Barter Island (Bryan McDonald) and Laddie the Leprechaun (Catherine Stimpson.) Using the new combined format for the sometimes lightly-entered Seven Corners’ owner-rider and foxhunters’ timber series events, Seven Comers competitor Jim Whitner could join the foxhunters’ race Saturday, if post entries do not fill his division. • What: Rappahannock Hunt Potnt-to-Po»nt • When: Saturday, March 1.1 p.m. • Where: Btue Rock Inn, Washington • Details: (540) 5472810 Separate points and trophies are awarded in the case of a combined race, but finhunters and Seven Corners races will combine if there are not at least three entries in each at paddock time. The distance, and weights, are the same for both divisions. Rounding out the Rappahannock card are a maiden timber, open and maiden turf and a junior field masters chase that attracted a competitive group of seven. The Blue Rock Inn is located on U.S. 211 about 20 miles west of Warrenton. For ticket details, call (540) 5472810. Complete entries are online at www. centralentryoffice.com. Horses & People Harman to conduct saddle-fit clinic Dr. Joyce Harman of Flint Hill will conduct a saddle fitting clinic March 20-23 at Toad Hollow Farm in Charlottesville. Harman, a holistic veterinarian, wrote the book “The Horse’s Pain-Free Back and Saddle Fitting.” The cost of the clinic includes a computerized saddle-fitting session with Harman. Call (866) 200-9312 or e-mail wendy@wendy murdoch.com to sign up. > ; > . . ; Tack swap set The Nokesville Horse Society will host its annual tack swap at the Manassas Southern States Cooperative this Saturday, March 1 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tables and space are available; details are online at www.NokesvilleHorseSociety.Qrg or call (703) 402-3726. Steeplechase party March 7 The Virginia Steeplechase awards party and inaugural Hall Of Fame inductions will be Friday, March 7 at the Community Center in Middleburg. Contact Gary Baker (540) 687-3455 for ticket information. River Bend event this Sunday The River Bend Pony Club will host a combined test this Sunday, March 2, at Frying Pan Park in Herndon. Divisions are from training to first timers. Prize lets are online at httpvVnverberxj.ponyclub.org/CThtrn. Clifton Horse Society events planned The Clifton Horse Society will host a grooming clinic March 29 at a stable in Fairfax. Instruction begins at 10 a.m., with lectures on grooming, clipping and braiding. The cost is $15. CHS will also host its annual “Bluebell ride” April 12 at the Bull Run Regional Park in Centreville. The ride begins at 10:30 a.m. and will last about two hours. A picnic lunch follows trie ride. Details on any CHS event are available by calling (703) 250-6188. Endurance seminar next week The Old Dominion Endurance Rides Inc. will host a “Going the Distance” seminar March 9 at the Blueberry Hill Commonhouse in Vienna. Speakers will discuss horse and rider training, conditioning, treeless saddles, injuries and more. The $45 fee covers lunch, snacks and a light breakfast. Call for details: (301) 246-4934. Cinnamon Ridge series returns Cinnamon Ridge Farm in Amissville will host two different show series this year to allow for all levels and interests. Both are Battlefield and Virginia Horse Shows Association member shows. The schooling show senes (May 3. June 7, July 12, Aug. 16, Sept. 6 and Oct. 11) has “easier courses, more relaxed requirements, lower entry fees and is geared toward the casual and beginning first time show riders." said owner Kathi Fillmore. The hunter show series (May 17. June 21, July 26, Aug. 23, Sept. 20 and Oct. 25) is “geared toward the competitive rider and trainer, offering great year-end prizes and a fantastic grand-prize tnp for high score and reserve trainers," Fillmore said. Divisions at both senes range from leadline through working hunter, with jumper classes offered at the schooling senes. Information is online at www.cinnamonndgefarml .com or call (540) 937-6535. Consignments wanted The Galloping Grape wine and tack shop in Warrenton is seeking consignment items for sale. All western and English saddles in good shape, girths, other tack items, books, show clothes and more are being sought. The Grape offers free wine tastings each Thursday from 5-7 p.m. Call (540) 428-1002 for details. Pugh to present nutrition talk Dr. D.G. Pugh will discuss equine nutrition starting at 6:30 p.m. at a March 3 seminar at the Piedmont Equine Practice in Marshall. Pugh, an expert at equine nutntion and reproduction, is a consulting veterinarian for Fort Dodge Animal Health. The event is free and open to all; refreshments will be served. Call to resen/e space: (540) 364-4950. Great Meadow to help celebrate polo’s 100th year in Virginia In the summer of 1908, polo got its start in Virginia, just a few miles from The Plains. At Great Meadow this summer, the 100th birthday will be celebrated each Saturday night under the stars at the popular Twilight Pblo series. Polo has grown in the commonwealth to include a record 15 clubs recognized by the U.S. Polo Association. Today, within an hour’s radius of Great Meadow, there are no less than 31 grass polo fields and 11 arenas, many on private farms. Last year, the Great Meadow Polo Club, one of the largest in the region, had more than 75 playing members. During the summer, more than 20,000 spectators attended the twilight series, with two matches held every Saturday night. “The great thing about {summer] polo is that it is an intimate and relaxed setting, and it allows us to play at night under the lights,” said Dr. Phillip Karber, president of Great Meadow Polo. >1% is a unique event in that families can bring their kids, who can roam the grounds, enjoy the halftime entertainment, meet our popular ‘Polo Bear’ mascot, while at the same time the adults can enjoy summer tailgating in a beautiful setting with some exciting polo play to watch.” In 2008, Great Meadow will be hosting the U.S. Arena Open Championships. The summer season at Great Meadow runs May 31-Sept. 13 with the exception of Aug. 9, which will host a night of bull riding by Twisted K Productions. Tickets are $20 per car or $10 a person at the gate. There are also a limited number of seasonal tailgating rail spots and boxes available by request. The first match starts at 7 p.m. For details, log onto www. greatmeadow.org, call (540) 2535001, or e-mail info@greatmeadow.org. Virginia Council seminar to feature variety of speakers The Virginia Horse Council will host its annual meeting and educational seminar at Blue Ridge Community College in Weyers Cave on Saturday, March 15, from 8 ajn. to 4 p.m. The keynote speaker will be Dr. Randel Raub of Purina Mills. The educational portion of the seminar will be broken into three tracks: trails, business management and nutrition. The sessions will run concurrently allowing attendees to mix and match topics according to their interests. In addition, a separate youth track will be offered covering such topics as horse conformation and evaluations, body conditioning, a rope tying-braiding clinic and hay evaluation. Some of the individual sessions will cover equine liability, record-keeping and tax issues, the future of trails in Virginia, body conditioning scoring and feeding the pleasure horse. 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. Stories are also online aAvww.fauquier.com. Contact Betsy Parker Horse & Field Sports Editor Fauquier Times-Democrat P.O. Box 631 Warrenton, Va. 20188 (540) 347-4222 Home aloe; (540) 364-2929 Fax: (540) 349-8676 E mail: BParkef@timespapers.com The VHC will hold its annual meeting and election of officers for 2008; VHC awards for achievement for outstanding service to the Virginia equine industry will also be presented. r To register or to obtain more information, call (540) 231-9162. The Virginia Horse Council and Virginia Cooperative Extension are co-sponsoring the event. Sporting Calendar MARCH l rappanarmocic nunt Point-to-Point, 1 p.m„ Blue Rock Inn, Washington, (540) 547-2610 1 TWA jumper show; Hazelwild Farm, Fredericksburg, (540) 825-2825 1 Nokesville Horse Society tack swap, Southern States, Manassas, 9 am.-3 pm, (703) 402-3726 2 TWA hunter show; Hazelwild Farm, Fredericksburg, (540) 825-2825 2 River Bend Pony Club combined test, Frying Pan Park, Herndon 3 Equine nutrition tafc, with Dr. D.G. Pugh, Piedmont Equine Practice, Marshall, 6:30 p.m., free, refreshments provided, (540) 364-4950 [Full 2008 calendar is online: www. fauquier com] 1 <A ‘Painted Smile “The whole world loves a dowr." Why? Could it be the huge saule that makes us feel happy? That smile is painted on to make an impression, hut the clown's true emotions aren't revealed. We don't know what’s going on behind that painted smile. Some of ns present an image to the world and keep our true feelings hidden. We might be laughing on the outside while suffering pain and depression. We might fool others with a pretend smile, hut what do we do when we’re alone with our despair? How can we help the pain in our hearts? I We can spend time with God every day and lean to lew 1 on Him and give Him our sorrows. We can worship at HI His House iovfullv each week and cultivate a happy heart; Proverbs (1S:13) says, “A happy heart makes the fate cheerful." Then our smile oa he a real «ac, not a painted smile! , • •'» ■ c-i-w. a*? EARLY S CARPET, INC Residential • Commercial 937-5500 1-800-870-9098 Highway Rt. 211 West Amissville, Va .< ~Otn • f/ Cntf/attHQ/, i&CJ. Ann M. Callaway Attorney A Coumellor-at-Law t5 Garrett St. War rent on, VA 20156 540-349-4100 • 540-347-1006 (fax) acallaway a amcailawaypc. cam New Baltimore Shell 5021 Lee Highway, Warrenton. VA 20187 kteludm hot lunehoo, troth amlada, aandortchma S pini modo to ordor. Coming soon: Now coffee selections. 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Jennings W Hobson III Thursday: Contemplative Prayer 7 a.m. Sunday: Holy Eucharist I 8 a.m. Morning Prayer II 9.15 a.m. Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist II 11 00 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study 9:30 a.m. Community Lenten Program at Washington Baptist Potluck dinner at 6 p m. Promise Land Baptist Pastor: Herbert Johnson Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. First Baptist Pastor: Rev Dr. Wendell R Grant Services First and third Sundays 11 a.m. Church School: First and third Sundays 9:45 a m. Bible Study Wednesday 7-8 p.m. April through August St. Peter 's Catholic Parish Pastor: Fr Robert J DeMartino Masses: Saturday Vigil, 5 30 p.m. Sunday. 8 30 and 10 a m Holy Days of Obligation call 675-3432 Weekdays Tuesday-Saturday. 8 30 a.m. Confessions 4 30-5 pm. Saturday, after masses Area Churches Forest Grove Baptist Pastor: Mark DeAngelis Sunday: Sunday Sc hoot 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Contemporary service the last Sunday of each month Macedonia Baptist Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Rappahannock United Methodist Charge Pastor: Rev. Leah DeLong Flint Hill UMC -Sunday Worship at 8:45 a.m.,Children’s Church during the worship service. Adult Sunday School at 10 a.m., call for Bible Study Schedule(675-3370) Willis Chapel UMC - Sunday Worship at 9:55 a.m.. Sunday School at 8:45 a.m.. Bible Study on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. Sperryville UMC - Sunday Worship at 11 30 a m..Sunday School 10:15 a.m., Bible Study on Sunday at 2 p.m. Washington Baptist Pastor: Rev. Philip Bailey Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Monday: Chnstmas Eve Candlelight Service 7 p m. Wednesday Men's Disctpieship Class 7pm Thursday: Adult Choir 7 p.m. Chester Gap Baptist Pastor: Rev. David Johnson Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Sunday Worship 11 a.m. Evening Worship 6:00 p.m. Wednesday: Bible Study 7 p.m. Massanova Pentecostal Pastor: Rev L D Savage Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Youth 5 45 p.m. Evening Worship 7 p.m. Tuesday Worship 7 p m Hopewell Baptist Church Pastor-Elect: Rev. Garry Brown Associate pastor: Rev. Anna L. Allsberry Sunday: Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Wednesday: Bible study 5 p.m. New Harvest Christian Fellowship Pastors: Kent and Duane Willoughby Sunday: Praise Worship service 10:30 a.m. Wednesday: Praise Worship. Prayer, Bible Study 7:30 p.m. Saturday: Youth Alive Group 7 p m. Services at Viewtown General Store Flint Hill Baptist Church Pastor: Rev. James L Payne Sunday: Worship service 11 a.m, G/d Brown Hollow Pentecostal Sunday: Sunday School 11 a.m. Second and Fourth Sundays only Battle Run Primitive Baptist Church Pastor, Elder Forest Atwood Meets second Sunday at 10 30 a.m. Praise Fellowship, Amissville Pastor: Gene Nicholson Meeting at 14876 Lee Highway Sunday morning 10 30 a m. Wednesday Prayer Service 7 p.m. Bethlehem Ministries Pastor: Mark Jarvis Teacher: Mackie Jenkins Meeting at 17094 Lee Highway Amissville Sunday School 10 a m Worship 11 am. Evening worship 6 p m Wednesday Prayer 7 p m Now teaching the Book of Revelation at 6 p.m. service

Obituaries Steven W. Wilson Woodville resident Steven William Wilson died Friday, February 15, at home in Woodville, VA. Mr. Wilson was bom July 10, 1952 and a native of Ohio. He lived an adventuresome life. He served his country in the military, was wounded in Haiti, and spent a good portion of has adult life in far awav rmintrips such as oievtjn wv. wvnouii Korea, Germany, Vietnam, and Nicaragua. A consummate photographer (he recorded the mass grave sites discovered in Kosovo), avid golfer and salt water fisherman, for the past half dozen years he lived in Rappahannock County recovering from injuries that eventually cost him a leg. He loved animals and was often seen in the company of his ferocious looking but completely docile Bull mastiff, Sammy. Of all the places he lived, Rappahannock was his favorite. He was much loved by his family and is survived by his mother Eileen Wilson of Medina, Ohio; sister Rosalyn Cromwell of Medina, Ohio, a nephew and a niece. We enter into the world with nothing and hope to leave with a loving family and loyal friends. Steve had both. The family wishes to thank everyone in Rappahannock Country that befriended Steve, eased his burdens and helped the many times he was hospitalized. God gave him peace and took him back into has loving arms. Interment was at the Western Reserve National Cemetery in Seville, Ohio. The family requests that those wishing to remember Steve should give to their church, favorite charity or their own family in his memory. Condolences can be sent to his mother at 4051 Irvine Oval, Medina, Ohio, 44256. Religious Notes Women's Day will be celebrated at the Mount Moriah Baptist Church in Amissville, on Sunday, March 2. Rev. Ruth Webb of the Faith Christian Church and Outreach Center in Warrenton will be the speaker at the 11 a.m. service. The Mount Zion Baptist Chinch, Warrenton will be the afternoon guests with Sister Sandra Foddrell, the guest speaker. Dinner will be served after the 11 a. m. service. Questions? Contact Linda Mallory at 927-9878. “Ways and Means Anniversary Celebration” will be held at the Macedonia Baptist Church on Sunday, March 2, at 3 p.m. The guest singers will be The Spiritual Edition Gospel Singers from Chesapeake, Va. Dinner will be served following the morning service. Rev. Donald Simplon invites everyone. Join us March 15, at 6 p.m. at the Wayland Blue Ridge Baptist Center, 15044 Ryland Chapel Rd, Rixeyville, for the Easter Cantata sponsored by the Young Adult Ministry. The choir, featuring voices from Second Ketoctin, Northern Virginia and Wayland Blue Ridge church Associations (more than 21 churches represented last year) is under the direction of gospel recording artists, Sis. Missy “OCTAVIA’ Yates, Rev. Lemuel Montgomery and Sis. Everetta Lewis. A free will offering will be lifted. All voices welcome. Rehearsals are March 7 and 14 at Mt. Olive Baptist Church, Culpeper and March 8 (Workshop - must attend!, lunch provided, $8/participant’s fee) and 15 at the Center. Questions? Phone 540.399.1539 or On Good Friday, Mar. 21, at 7 pun., the Grace Church Choir, soloists and cellist under the direction of Samuel Carabetta, Organist and Choirmaster will present “A Meditation on the Passion of Christ, with Carols.” Carols are most often associated with the Advent and Christmas seasons, but they exist for different occasions. Many carols are replete with references and imagery of more than one aspect of Christ’s life and ministry, making them equally, if not more appropriate for use at Passiontide. Now intersperse ancient and intoxicating plainsong amidst the carols??the combination is extraordinarily powerful and moving! The service will include carols written by Benjamin Britten, Elizabeth Fhston, Tchaikovsky and Vaughan Williams. Now sung annually at St. Johns College, Cambridge, England, this poignant service brings to the season of Lent, the feeling of the Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols for Christmas, first sung at Kings College, Cambridge, England. The service is divided into three parts - Gethsemane, the Trial, and the Crucifixion - each of which contains Old Testament prophecy regarding the coming of a suffering Savior, the relevant narratives from the gospels of Mark, Matthew and Luke, sung to the ancient plainsong chant; and textually appropriate plainsong antiphons. Grace Episcopal Church is located at 6507 Main Street in The Plains. Contact: (540) 253-5177 or go to www.gracechurch.net Native son mourned Our community has io6t one of her older native bom citizens in the passing of Alphaeus Cannon, which occurred at Fauquier Hospital on Tuesday, Feb. 18, two months prior to his 92 birthday. He was laid to rest in Fairview Cemetery last Thursday and we extend our deepest sympathy to the family whom we’re known with friendship for many years. One unforgettable note comes to mind, as Alphaeus spoke on numerous occasions how he remembered the birth of this writer, which occurred on his parents’ farm, where her parents were living, her father being employed as farm manager and later years father, Ray Frazier, Sr., purchased a farm adjoining some of the Cannon’s land. At this time we offer congratulations to another member of the Cannon family, Michael, who has become store manager of the Rappahannock Farmers’ Coop, replacing Nick Norman who plans to retire in March. Mrs. Shirley Frye was honored on her birthday by her sonin-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Tony Tharp, the event taking place Saturday afternoon in the “Party Room” of Tony’s Body Shop, with about 50 relatives and friends in attendance. Mr. and Mrs. Shelvy Frazier were dinner guests last Saturday of Mrs. Marie Atkins on Acombrook Lane and Monday they visited Mr. and Mrs. Ray Frazier on Turkey Ridge Road. Mr. and Mrs. Allen Bretzm were crowned King and Queen NEW LISTINC lmsxmmm Boxwood Hiijl, Castleton, VA 1 Wonderfully preserved historic home on tour charming acres surrounded by larger farms. A 2 bedroom, 2.5 bath home plus, tut) log cabins, two barns, and a garage. A bold stream, gardens, and small orchard combine to create an idyllic retreat. The perfect smallholding in the country tor retirement or weekends. $595,000. NEW LISTING The Double Log, Castleton, VA Charming, tully restored log home nestled on 30 wooded acres with views in every direction. Authentic yet updated spaces define this delightful 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath home featuring mature landscaping, a manageable yard, storage shed and one of the most beautiful cherry trees ever to bit Kim. The ideal country retreat. $973,000. Panoramic Views, Linden, VA Very private 64+ acre mostly wooded parcel ottering sweeping views of the Shenandoah River, Valiev and mountains. Also available in three separate 21.5 acre lots. Secluded yet convenient to 1-66. Small rustic cabin on property. Very low taxes. Entire 64 acres -,$870,000. l.ot A - $5411,000/Lot B - $200,000/ l.ot C - $265,000. I I Alan Zuschlag 540-937-6124 Amy Timbers 540-987-8668 Kathryn Harrell 703-216-1118 Oasis Vineyard, Hume, VA 108 acres with mountain \ lews, 60+ acres in grapes l".1141,1 sq.ft pnsluctu>n/entertainment facility. French country home w7 4 bednx>ms, 4.S baths. 4 fireplaces formal living and dining room, family room, rec nxnn, office, sauna. 1 a >wer level storage arxl 2 car garage. Large terrace, swimming pool. Separate 1 lvdriKungucsthou.se. S4."50,(Kto. Castle Mtn Farm, Castleton, VA Spectacular sportsman estate'on 2'> 1 acres with outstanding panoramic v iews of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Fields, orchards, streams, and forests combined with dramatic frontage on the Thornton River offer outstanding fishing, boating, riding and hunting. Contemporary 3 l>edroom home. $3,W5,<HKI. Woodwind, Flint Hill, VA Hxpert renovation of this > bedroom, 3 bath farmhouse outside f lint Hill. Gourmet kitchen, lots of entertaining space, front porch overlooking orchards and mountains. Separate ottice/ studio building. Beautifully landscaper! 1 acre garden lot. Perfect weekend retreat or retirement home. S4b5,(MtO. Lynn Wiley * * ~M 540-253-7441 Alan Zuschlag vmnKr 540-937-6124 Alan Zuschlag 540-937-6124 AT&mn11 Mountain Chalet, Washington, VA ^ lx'tlr<«»m. 2 bath chalet with cmhctlr.il ceilings magnificent stone fireplace, 2 terraces, am) 2 car garage. Stunning views ami S> acres <>t woods anil meailows, children's tree house, ami classic stone foundation barn. Complete pnvaev yet only S minutes tmm town center. SW),5( K). Garnette’s Mtn, Culpeper Co, VA > bedroom, 2.S bath, 1 tear old < 'ajx: ( akI in excellent condition. lu'>~ acres halt wooded & half cleared Sited on a lull with spectacular views ot (>ld Rae; Mountain C )pen floor plan. .Main level Master hedroom, attached 2 car i^aruiic A detached 2 car j^arai^e/workshop' storage building. It* minute's to the town ot < ulpejxr $(>4S,(M). Harris Hollow, Washington, VA Hiker's paradise It a-at cil at the head of the Harris Hollow Trail to the Shenandoah National Park \tmosphcric cabin with stone walls ncstleil against the mountains. 3b acres of woodland trails. Rush River, anil more. > hedrtxim, > bath, borne with meilta nx>m, office, workshop and two sheds. $8'’9,t It Hi. Alan Zuschlag 540-937-6124 Carol Fochtman 540-272-4334 Alan Zuschlag 540-937-6124 Boston Marie F. Atkins 987-8802 in Valentine festivities held Sunday at Black Oak Church. We’d like to let the many friends of Mr. Cecil Printz know that after a stay in Culpeper Regional Hospital and Culpeper Health Rehab Center, he is now a resident of the Jackson House in Boston. Family and friends here have received word, that after a long illness, Mrs. Mary Corbin has passed away at her home in Winchester. Congratulations and continued announcements have been given by Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Alback of Rev a Way, upon the recent marriage of their son, Karl, to Miss Pammook Nankang, the wedding took place in Bangkok Thailand, the bride being a native of Thailand, however the couple met at Kansas State University, where they were students Karl will graduate in April. We congratulate our young people who strive to do their best, especially being proud of those from our community who made the Honor Roll for the past grading period at Rappahannock Elementary School, namely Shelby Thornhill, Sarah Thornhill, Jessica Shaw, Brandon Rutherford and Miranda Shaw. Our apology is in order for any who were missed. Our prayers go up for the Letsen family upon the loss of their little one. who now is resting in the arms of our Lord. Congratulations are in order for Mrs Pat Brown, who was chosen “Employee of The Month” at CVS Pharmacy in Culpeper, where she has been employed for the past 33 years. Last Sunday members of Black Oak Church including Pastor and Mrs. Richards, Owen Cubbage, Julia Sisk, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Shaw, Marie Atkins. Ada Smith and Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Tharp were all luncheon guests of Mr. and Mrs. Allen Bretzin on Raccoon Road. Reva Way residents, Mr. and Mrs. Keith Yates, continue to receive congratulations upon the arrival of their little son, Elizah Andrew, at Fauquier Hospital, the first of the month. Birthday greetings are extended to those celebrating this week including, Jimmy Cubbage, Junior Gray and cousin, Edna Dennin, with prayers for many more years to each of you. A reminder that the “Singing and Pickin” party will be held tomorrow, Feb. 29, beginning at 6 p.m. at the New Salem Fire Hall, at the intersection of Routes 522 and 629. r 1 inspiring Tfwugfits by Randy Minter OPEN TO DISCUSSION Young people may he wary of discussing death with elderly family members, but their wellmeaning sensitivity may he misplaced. Studies show that older people have less fear of death and approach it more openly than their younger counterparts. This more positive approach toward death is due to the fact that they are more aware of their own finitude. think about death more often, discuss it more openly, and accept it more peacefully than other age groups. The elderly do not consider it morbid to discuss their own passing Instead, they talk about it. their plans for disposing of their property, and their funeral arrangements as a means of squarely facing the close of life and taking charge of events. Should a senior family member be considering how their care to be remembered, consider meeting with us at MOSER FUNERAL HOME. Let u - discuss preneed planning. We will answer your questions and provide you with a wide range of options that will accommodate individual tastes and budgets. Reach us at (540) 347-3431. We are conveniently at 233 Broadview Avenue. Warrenton. Learn how w e have earned a superior reputation " Watching a peaceful death of a human he on; reminds us of a fal I on; star, one of a million lights in a vast sky that flares up for a brief moment only to disappear.." Elisabeth Kiihler-Ki«.v

Blue Ridge Workshops focus on Sperryville The energetic master photographers of Blue Ridge Workshops have scheduled a series of rigorous three-day photography workshops in Sperryville for June 6-8. Thenphilosophy, which is totally compatible with that of our special village, led them to select Old Rag Gallery on Main Street in Sperryville as their base of operations. Their goal is to “create a community of existing and future photographers and artists who want to learn new photographic techniques and artistic expressions that wili energize their photographic and creative skills. We want to provide a great learning environment that will prove to be extremely educational, enjoyable and rewarding. A place where formal does not exist, and old photographic rules are made to be broken." I think that sounds like Sperryville! The workshops, because they will be small groups, will be able to serve both novices and more experienced photographers. The instructors all bring with them many years of top quality experience and recognition. Elliot Stem, the owner and lead instructor of a group of six, was a teacher and in sales with Nikon for 33 years. Bill Sperryville Barbara Adolfi adolfflSarbara@ verizon.net (540) 987-8682 Wallen, technical director of film and television productions for 20th Century Fox for 20 years, specializes in landscape and wildlife photography. Steve Uzzell, who began his photography career as an assistant to the editor and photographer for National Geographic, is one of the top corporate and advertising photographers in the country. This is just sketchy information. You can read complete biographies for all six instructors at where you will also find a complete listing of their workshops in and around the Virginia and Maryland area. As a special service to residents of Rappahannock County and environs, Elliot will set up workshops during the week, or on weekends when he is not committed to other class locations. Be sure to take a look at the website and call him if you want to take or set up a class. Ray and I have hosted some of the photographers at The House on Water Street, and we can tell you that they are passionate about their work and excited about offering these workshops in Sperryville! Please note that their website leads participants to our local cottages and Bed and Breakfast's for housing. We welcome this group of talented photographers to Sperryville and look forward to hosting them and their workshop participants. Contact Elliot at blueridgews@mac.com or (703) 967-2531. Pie Day at PfeUegatta’s Eatery On Saturday, March 1, our littlest chef, Jacob Love, will be making his now famous chocolate chess pie at Pellegatta’s Eatery, Jacob will be1 accompanied by his favorite aunt (his cooking mentor) and his father. In addition, Angel Minder will be offering her 50 ounce apple and apple walnut pies, and cheesecake. These 50 ounce pies, only $11.95, are made from fresh apples from our local orchards. Ted usually sells just the whole pie, but for this occasion, if you purchase one slice, that price will be applied to the price of the entire pie, if you decide to purchase it. Grab a bag and help! The Spring Clean-Up of county roadsides and stream banks is now underway As many citizens, property owners, families, friends, churches, schools, businesses and other organizations as possible are encouraged to participate in this annual “spring cleaning" of the county by taking the time to pick up trash and debris along roads and streams in Rappahannock County. This is a good time to begin organizing groups, looking out for particularly trashy areas (whether older sites or along a favorite road>, and to consider “adopting a road" through the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) "Adopt A-Road" program. The main clean up emphasis runs from mid-February through mid-April, though anyone can decide their group's clean up time and location at any time of the year, and can contact VDOT about “adopting” a road at any time. Participants may Use their own bags, or may get large, durable orange bags from the local Rappahannock VDOT facility, located across from the Flatwood recycling and trash transfer station off the Shade Road near Rappahannock Co. High School. Participants may either take the bags they have filled to the Flatwood facility or to the Amissville facility, or they may contact the VDOT office to let them know where a pick-up will be taking place, and VDOT will then provide the service of picking up the bags along the ruads where they have been left. Participants are asked not to take wood or metal to the Flatwood facility, and if bags are left by the road at their pick-up location, it is requested that they be put safely by the road, not placed in a !5% P-' lf | $ Sf||8 - 11 6 •ffWf IL © Kaye & Kick dangerous location for the VDOT trucks to stop to pick them up. The local VDOT office number at Flatwood is 540-987-8939. Contact persons are Ritchie Lillard and Jennifer Johnson, who will be glad to help arrange for bags to be obtained and collected. For further information, contact clean-up coordinator Hunt Harris by phone at 540-9873366 or email do huntoldragon@earthlink.net or call the, County Administrator’s office at 540-675-5330. Additional notices and updates will be put in the “Rappahannock News” and on “Rappnet” Twelve more have completed the CPR course at the Sperryville Volunteer Rescue Squac taught by Chris and Jennifer Payne. Congratulations are in order for (front, l-r): Geraldine Payne, Deanna Wayland, Lisa Dodson, Sherry Lillard and in the back row (Ir):Nina Moore, Nik Rustic, Signe Thornhill, Lee Butler, Twila Neeld, Peter Bracken, Casey Fallon, and Calynn Liong. Photo by E. Raymond Boc JVappahannock ‘“SI^EAL ESTATE ,K|^ESOI}RCES Washington, VA <540)-675-1190 12.5 acres in The Old Dominion Hunt on the Jordan River. Rock outcroppings and springs adjacent to the house site, overlooking 1.5 acre meadow at the river. Listed to sell for $324,500.00 Spectacular views from these 46.937 acres. Extensive River Frontage; Come and build your dream home!! $795,000.00 www.rappahannockrealestateresources.com Butch /imJcl. Broker, URL ABK Buyer Brokerage since IW I’utncm HurthofnmcNN Agent m 1SHHAWK PASS pectacular home and Potential horse property. Islanding views in Flint

Seven steps to leaving the grid By Cory KoraL Special to the Rappahannock News Since I put up my off-grid house, a lot of people have asked me if they can do it, too. Based on my own experience, here’s what I’d recommend for anyone who wants to live unconnected to the electric grid. No. 1 Start with the simplest solution first. I spent $20,000 on solar panels, batteries and the like when all I would have had to do was buy a wood stove and a hand well pump. Bingo! I would’ve been off the grid at a fraction of the cost. At the Power Line Awareness Festival, held in October at Jordan River Farm, I made the challenge that we have 200 offgrid homes in Rappahannock County by 2009. But for all I know, there could already be 200 off-grid homes here. Does just the thought of pumping your own water or splitting your own wood make you tired? Give up the fitness dub and do something useful with your muscle power. If you really are too feeble, get that lazy son-in-law to take care of you or you’re going to write him out of your will! But let’s say you already have a hand pump and a weed stove and want to generate your own electririty. No. 2 Don’t go off-grid to save or make money; you won’t. Amortizing my costs over the 10-year life of my batteries and dividing by my average kilowatt hours per day use, it’s costing me $1.25 per kilowatt hour. A family of four living with the same system reduces the cost to 35 cents per kilowatt hour. But even so, electrical prices would have to quadruple before you’ll break even, and what sense does it make to sell your home-brewed electricity back to the power company when they’ll only give you 8 cents a kilowatt hour for it? Before you get mesmerized into watching your meter run backward, do the math. The motivation to go offgrid has to do with making a commitment to a cleaner environment and independence from power companies who want to justify stringing power lines all over the place. No. 3 Start by reducing your electrical needs. I was amazed when I discovered how much energy I was wasting. Some modern appliances use a considerable amount of power even when they’re turned off Alternative energy cannot power electric water heaters, heat pumps, electric cook stoves, toaster ovens, large air conditioners or AC refrigerators, for example. Why? Because buying the solar panels and batteries to power these appliances is far more expensive than replacing the appliances themselves. Your total energy use is still going to be the same, so getting off the grid may mean shifting some of your energy use from electric to propane or natural gas. Now that you’ve reduced your electrical use, look at your monthly electrical bill. That’s how many kilowatt hours you’ll need to generate. No. 4 Research, research, research. Right now, there are only three main types of commonly available, tried-and-true, off-the-shelf home electric generating systems available: Wind, micro-hydro, and solar electric (Photovoltaic or PV), and each one is extremely site specific. In other words, what works for your neighbor might not work for you and vice-versa. It takes a lot of wind, water and sun to generate a little elec Feedback Do you have any experience with alternative energy projects at your home? What worked and what didn’t? Contact Cory Koral at 636-4775. tricity. Do you live on a ridge or hilltop where there is a constant breeze? Do regulations allow you to erect a 30-foot or higher tower for your windmill? Is there a body of water, river or stream on your property? Is there a place on your roof or yard where the sun shines most of the day? If so, you may be able to generate your own electricity. Backwoods Solar.com has an excellent tutorial in the front of their online catalog that goes into greater detail on each system. What if you don’t meet these criteria? There may be other ways of generating electricity by running a generator on alternative fuels that you produce yourself, such as methane, ethanol, waste vegetable oil and the like. Again, before you spend a dime, listen to the Carolina Wren: “Do research, do research, do research!” No. 5 What do you really need? Don’t use alternative energy primarily to maintain a lifestyle. If you can operate your video games or computer blogs with it, fine, but just make sure you’ve got the basics covered - water, heat and refrigeration. Keep your wood stove and hand pump as a back-up. Everything else is a luxury. What about the Amish, for example, who have never been on the grid? They can’t shop online, blow dry their hair or watch “American Idol,” Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Kevin Allen Cory Koral offers some tips for those who want to become independent of the electric grid. Koral broke away from the grid with his solar house at Jordan River Farm in Huntly. but somehow, miraculously, they’ve survived. No. 6 Look at others who are using the same technology. Once you think you’ve got a design that will work, check it out with someone who has done the same thing. At worst, you may decide to start over; at best, you’ve got the confidence to proceed. No. 7 Energy independence. Once your system is up and running reliably it will be obvious which directions you need to go to be completely independent of purchased energy. Higher energy costs means that, ultimately, everything is going to be more expensive. Fve heard that super market food travels an average of 1,200 N ethers Road Spkrryvii.lk A magnificent 176 acre farm along the Hughes River near Old Rag. With this spectacular location, this farm offers almost endless opportunities for recreation. Approximate - l> 81) cleared acres, mature hardwtxxls and a substantial old farmhouse. Seller ill consider selling smaller parcels. $2,100,000 Dm* Lank, Boston Thischanning. almost new cokni.il m Nc\ cn Springs. Culpeper is a gem. Numerous upgrades .utJ ametu ties including hardwood Ik sirs on the main lc\ cl crown molding, gas tircpfctcv, and an eix nix sis ikvk. 4 aere wooded kt. HWjDM C'iikkkiks on Top, Flint Hill ll would hi- Km I to imagine a more spectacular property tKin this 11 acre parcel cncouipussiiie the summit ol l ittle Mulkcy Mountain near Hint Hill It Kis V4> degree views. a well engineered rood and a rustic little log eahirv $895,000 Roi ling Road, Spikkyville HonJcmic the Shenandoah National Park and the Ha/el Kiter. this 21 acre pn'[X‘rt\ is the ideal country retreat! I he home has 2 Ixirv 2.5 Khs. a fabulous screened |x»rch. tivldslonc fireplace, and mans artisan crafted features. $495,Mf Blossom Lakh Lank - Casti hon The Mitral writer's retreat or ariisi's studio' I ho dean contemporary is perfect for thtwc who want their pmacs interrupted tnil\ h\ the oehls aitJ sounds of nature The 25 .wv property inciudes a losdy woodland (xh*1 $550,000 SmOOMKHSK R<)VI>, W VSIUM.1UN 1 his immaculate proper!) has excellent commercial potential tor professional offices. It has an outstanding location on 2 acres in the designated commercial district. IVrtect tor a professional who w ants a residence, of lice $769,00® E n an F arm, Etian Spectacular iw-of-a-kind offering » oh hrc.ith Liking \ k’« sW'Okl Rag and the Shcnurxk mh Nats *ial 1VL IK" acres. |in levied bs a scenic easement. v\ ith pus lure. forest and streams. HO acres $1^5U.0N, 107 acres Sl.-US,«W. IK? acres *1650.008 North Foss Roux. Fuvr Hu i The perfect count r\ payem in Rapjcihannivlc's premier equestrian arva' 55 oea-s w ith mountain \ lews, [wsture. iorest. mci Irontacv a ihiec Mi c\< lage. 25acres an the riser - $425,000. .Waavs plus ruttage-$*95,000, Both purrt-K-$1,100,000 Kii vn Rout, F.n.w It )iiu arc look me lor stunning mountain vitas, vim must see this 14 acre parcel on the scenic buck mud ln>m I lian lo S\na I he propertv is wooded and vers pnvale w ith sev cral outstanding hinIdi 11c sites and a 4 bedroom perc $27V,00# North Mkadow, Etlam 10 lou-l\ aitvs n>a hcutailul hucknud The property is mil.iii£ and mostly (fvfi .tffnrdnig stunning mam tan \ ten v A large sU vied pmd and a strung mounUun stream sxaitnhntc to the kVoJ aanirv umhicnee ( '• tnplete niih a Jnmatk' horse mu- iCJ.DOO Smuts Mi. Road, Rima\u n ('nmemcnt (ape txi 5 Itwclx with excellent mountain views I'rnni laryc rear deck otl cat in kitchen Hrst floor MHK «ilh lti\ur> master hath Second floor has 2 laryc HltRx and lamilv room with tmic|tic Knit in features V.V75.0OO miles to get to the shelf. That’s a lot of energy being spent just moving food around. Look at how much energy goes into building and operating automobiles. We’ve been lulled into using energy as if it were limitless. How much is it actually costing us to drive to town for a carton of milk? Remember ration coupons? Cardboard shoes? Victory gardens? The Great Depression? These are all things from recent American history. I wasn’t around then, but my parents wouldn’t let me forget. I predict that the old homesteading ways of doing things will make a comeback out of necessity, if for no other reason. Economic conditions alone are forcing us to take a close look at how we individually use energy. Cory Koral is the owner of Jordan River Farm in Huntly. Tallyho! They’re off! Rappahannock Hunt Mark your calendar for Saturday, March 1. Rappahannock Hunt will be holding its annual Pbint-toPoint Races for this year at Blue Rock Inn (on Rt, 211 just outside Washington, Virginia) Let’s keep our fingers crossed for good weather. For parking and ticket information, call Janet O’ Keefe evenings at (540)547-2993. Condolences go out to Mrs. Margaret Burke, upon the death of her husband, Trenton “FVte” Burke. Mr. Burke’s mother and father were Janie and Guy Burke who were longtime residents of Washington. They also worked at the county jail for years. Birthday celebrations Miss Tamara LeAnn Estes celebrated her 13th birthday Saturday afternoon, Feb. 16 with a skating party at Mac’s Roller Rink in Front Royal. Tamara enjoyed her birthday with family and friends and appreciates all her gifts and especially thanks all her family and friends for sharing this special day with her. Birthday wishes goes out to Louis Moore IV. He celebrated his day on Sunday, Feb. 24, and to Lauren Bailey, who will celebrate her day on Friday, Feb. 29. Benefit dinner Mom’s looking for a night off from cooking. Head out to the Sperryville Volunteer Fire Washington I Jan Clatterbuck ' 675-3338 jclatterbuck@ timespapers.com Department on Friday, Feb. 29. There will be a spaghetti dinner for Ryan Jenkins, of Washington, Va. All you can eat! Cost will be $8 for ages 7 and up, under 6 free. It cannot get any better than this. For more information on the benefit give Michelle Jenkins a call at 540987-9440. Remember you will be helping a good cause. Trails? Swings? Hey county residents, now is the time to have a say for our Rappahannock County Park. Do you think there should be changes or not? The Rappahannock County Recreational Facilities Authority invites all county residents to their meeting tonight at 5 p.m., at the courthouse in Washington. Goodjob Congratulations go out to seventh grader Zachary and fourth grader Austin Huff for making the “A-B” Honor Roll. They are the sons of Danny and Hope Huff of Sperryville, and grandsons of Mae Racer of Washington and Annie Huff of Flint Hill. Keep up the good work boys!! SHARKS ARE CIRCLING! Lender Ordered - Builder Closeout - Distressed RESIDENTIAL House Leesburg VA House Manassas VA 3 Townhomes & 2 Houses Culpeper VA Condo Washington DC 5 Condos Bealeton VA He ise Brandy Station VA LAND / Residential Lot Clifton VA Residential Lot Chantilly VA 3 Residential Lots Aldie VA 5 Residential Lots Marshall VA 2 Residential Lots Warrenton VA 4 Residential Lots Culpeper VA COMMERCIAUMULTI-FAMILY 5 Retail Condos Washington DC 4 Apt Buildings Washington DC 13 Leased Condos Washington DC See website for details and more properties! Thurs., Mar. 6th @ 7pm Auction Location: Hilton Garden Inn 3950 Fair Ridge Dr., Fairfax, VA tran^on fox 888-621-2110 www.tranzon.com

New district? By Matt Pelkey Rappahannock News Staff Writer Hoping to give Panther athletes a competitive step up, Rappahannock County High School principal Robyn Puryear has announced plans to pull the school’s football and basketball teams from the Bull Run District next year. All other sports teams at Rappahannock high school will continue to eompete in the district, she said. Puryear sent an e-mail on Feb. 19 notifying school officials in the Bull Run District of the decision. She said in a phone interview that the high school football and basketball teams would play independently against smaller area schools. She said it was too early to name what schools those would be, though some in the Delaney Athletic Conference, which is home to Wakefield Country Day School and other small private schools, might be candidates. “We re trying to regroup and retrain, make sure our students have what they need to feel competitive and successful,” Puryear said. With 335 students in grades 9-12, Rappahannock is by far the smallest school in the Bull Run District. The next smallest, Manassas Park, has nearly twice as many students. And unlike other district schools, Rappahannock’s enrollment is dropping. Puryear said Rappahannock’s size has put the school’s basketball and football teams — which require a large number of athletes — at a disadvantage. She said a review of the teams’ records oyer"the past seven years revealed losing season after losing season. “We’re not giving our kids any experience in those sports,” she said. “They’re not getting any experience winning.” Rappahannock’s varsity football team went 2-8 this past season. The varsity girls’ basket ball team finished up with a 418 record, and the boys’ team came in at 2-19. Pury^ar said a number of students had expressed frustration with the losses. “It’s hard to ask an athlete year after year to come and get beat by 20 or 30 points,” Puryear said. “I think we have to build confidence and skill level in, these sports.” Pulling the teams out of the district would also free Rappahannock from rules governing off-season training. Puryear expressed interest in spring and summer training camps, though said there no concrete plans at the moment. “We have a lot more flexibility to train and condition in and out of season,” she said. But by not completing in an official district, the football and basketball teams will not be eligible to enter regional and state tournaments. Puryear noted, however, that the teams have not made it that far in at least the past seven years. Puryear’s decision comes about a month after the Virginia High School League denied her request to switch Rappahannock from the Bull Rim to the Shenandoah District. She and Rappiahannock high school athletic director Bob Czekaj had hoped the move would give the Panthers a competitive foothold, but schools in both districts opposed the proposal and it was shot down. Czekaj helped Puryear develop the current plan to pull just the football and basketball teams from the Bull Run District and play independently. “The decision that was made here recently was the right decision,” he said. “You can see it in the kids’ attitudes and the piarticipjation levels,” he said. “That’s the thing that I'm most concerned with.” Czekaj said that some of the sports programs might have to be cut if participation levels were to drop any further. “I don’t want to see these kids lose the opportunity to play,” he said. Athletic lighting proposal needs funding By Matt Pelkey Rappahannock News Staff Wnter An audience of about thirty Rappahannock County High School officials, parents and students gathered this past Monday to hear details of a proposal to install lights at Rappahannock’s school athletic fields. Representatives from Musco Sports Lighting, a manufacturing company that has provided lights for professional and college sports as well as high school stadiums, said the total price for the project would come in at just under $400,000. Funding for the lights has not yet been nailed down, but according to officials with the Rappahannock County School Sports Association (RCSSA), the sports booster organization thait hosted the event, tax dollars are not a target. “We’re looking to keep taxpayer dollars out of this,” said RCSSA President Rich Hogan. Musco representatives said plans for the individual fields could be pursued separately. The price tag would be $157,620 for the stadium, $156,783 for the baseball field and $80,597 for the softball field. RCSSA’s Hogan expressed interest in setting up lights at the stadium as a first step. “Ultimately we want to do it all,” he said. Hogan noted that lighting the stadium would benefit the football, soccer and track teams — which compete there — as well as the school band. The cost for the lights could be paid off annually over a period of up to ten years if the county were to hold the lease for the project, Musco’s district sales manag er Matt Ellen berger said. The cost for the project would include 25 years of free maintenance. Ellenberger estimated it would cost about $14 an hour to light the fields. The plans call for four poles at the high school stadium stadium, eight poles at the baseball field and four poles at the softball field. Purcellville -based Beckstrom Electric would be contracted to install the lights. The fights would incorporate new technology that cuts operating costs in half and reduces light pollution by 50 percent, said Musco’s Virginia sales representative Steve Wiley. Wiley said that the new technology, which makes use of reflective covers, directs 70 percent of fight onto the field. Thirty years ago only 25 percent of light was kept on the field. Currently the school’s' fields do not have fighting and Rappahannock is unable to host night games. Rappahannock County High School Athletic Director Bob Czekaj said that the fights would probably be turned off at around 9:30 on game nights. RCSSA’s treasurer John Diley said funding for the project might come from a variety of sources, including concession sales and revenue from advertisements placed at the fields. “It’s doable, we’ve just got to find a way to do it,” he said. The cost of the project is expected to increase between two and three percent for each year construction is put off. E-mail the reporter at mpelkey@ti mespapers. com. Did Virginia’s African Americans serve in the war? Saul Matthews was a slave from Norfolk County who served the patriot cause in the double capacity of a soldier in the American army and as a spy for the American commanders in the British army during the Revolutionary War. During the time when many slaves of Norfolk and Princess Anne counties followed the British in response to Dunmore's proclamation of freedom to all who joined his army, Matthews worked as a spy, procuring valuable information tor American commanders. On one occasion in 1781 during the British campaign in the Portsmouth area. Matthews risked his life and went into BT* Virginia Vignettes the British garrison to spy for the Americans. Bringing back valuable military secrets, Matthews was able to lead a successful raid against the garrison. For his services as a spy and soldier, Matthews was praised by many army officers and was awarded his freedom and a 100 acre land bounty at the end of the war. The Rappahannock News and the Rappahann»xk Animal Welfare Leatrue iRAWL) present Your Next Best Friend: Barney net e i dm, yuur speaal case. Barney the . hound. About 3years-okj, they figure, here at the shelter. You and I will need time, lots of time, before wp ran not tn Pnoto ftv Lilt Duvall know each other and have a real cuddle. I am frightfully shy. That’s because, in part anyway, of the hair tattoos that I am carrying on both sides. Enormous letters from my hunting days. How would you act around new people if you had a great big “14M” written all over your outerwear? Well, this stuff that makes me a walking billboard is going to grow out, and I will grow to be your best pal. There’s nothing quite like a hound dog. you know. No disrespect to Elvis, but he got that part wrong. 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I <2cJL 540-351-1664 888-351-1660 WlaiL.. Fauquier _ Times - Democrat Classified Dept 39 Culpeper St Warrenton, Va 2018< AriVPfti<Un? REAL ESTATE Mon. 11 a.m. MUVCI UOH 'o BUSINESS DIRECTORY Ttuirs. 12 noon DEADLINES ALL other CLASSIFIED ads due... - ' Mon. 4 p.m. (Fri. 3 pm proof deadline) After an aa is oraerea... it cannot be changed or cancelled after the posted deadline for that issue At the time of placing your ad, it will be read or faxed back to you for any corrections to be made. Read your ad carefoHv the first time it appears in the papers, if it contains an error or, or you wish to maxe cnanges, 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 ror ixs raiiure, rur any cause, iu 11 isei i ai i auvci uacment and reserves the right to reject any advertisement deemed objectionable in subject matter, phraseology or setup. Times Community Newspapers are not liable for the quality of advertised products or services. 28R. 2BA. Kit. LRDR. Ig porch, all elect. WD. Warrenton. $1100/mo Sec dep. crdt rpt & rets req d (540)347-7452 Community Newspapers AMISSVILLE' New 1 BH garg apt w- cathedral ceilings, & walk out deck overlooking beautiful pond & serene mountain views New appl s. W D & garg. No pets. $800,mo + util s. 6 mo. lease 540-937-7303 SCTV1CCS1 WofilCu <__) SEEKING Professional Silo Repair and/or Replacement Co. for Fauquier County. Call Neil 540-219-5454 r., - - ^ .V’T- -Hfnwfnif services-wamea s«. : SEEKING Professional Contractor to install vertical metal siding forFauqu&rCounty. 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(540)347-0073 Fauquier Times-Democrat ADS WORK Call 347-4222 Legal Notices J TRUSTEE S SALE 56 Seven Ponds Road Amissville, Virginia 20106 In execution of the Deed of Trust dated February 23, 2006, and recorded on April 5, 2006 as Instrument Number 060000693, of the Rappahannock County land records the undersigned Substitute Trustees, any of whom may act, will offer for sale at public auction on MARCH 4, 2008 at 10:30 a.m. at the front door of the Courthouse for the Circuit Court for Rappahannock Court, at Gay Street, Washington, Virginia, the following property: All that following described tract or parcel of land, together with any buildings and improvements thereon, and privileges and appurtenances therewith connected, situate, lying and being about one and one-half (1 Vi) miles Southwest of Amissville in Jackson Magisterial District, Rappahannock County, Virginia, known as Tract "C" of the “AYLETTE GREEN TRACT and described as follows according to a plat and survey made by Curry T. Guinn, Jr„ CLS, dated March 8, 1972, to-wit: Beginning at the Southwest corner of the tract being surveyed (which is the Northwest corner of Tract "B"), a point in route 611 marked by an iron driven on the East side of said road and running along the middle of the road North 16 degrees West 350 feet to a point in the middle of the road marked by an iron driven on the East W 165 feet to an iron. South 2 ’/? degrees East 190 feet to an iron at the Northeast corner of Tract "B" thence, with Tract “B”, South 77 '/2 degrees West 860 feet to the beginning and containing seven and thirty-two one hundredths (7.32) acres', more or less. TAX NO.: 32B-1-C The property and improvements will be sold in as is physical condition without warranty of any kind. TERMS OF SALE: A non-refundable bidder's deposit of $24,000 by cashier's/certified check required at time of sale except for the party secured by the Deed of Trust. Risk of loss on purchaser from date and time of sale. Balance of the purchase price must be paid by cashier's check within 14 days from sale date. Except for Virginia Grantor tax, all settlement costs and expenses are purchaser's responsibility. Taxes pro-rated to the date of sale. Purchaser is responsible for obtaining possession of the property. If purchaser defaults, deposit will be forfeited and property resold at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser who shall be liable for any deficiency in the purchase price and all costs, expenses and attorney's fees of both sales. If Trustees do not convey title for any reason, purchaser's sole remedy is return of deposit without interest. This sale is subject to post-sale audit of the status of the loan secured by the Deed of Trust including but not limited to determining whether prior to sale a forbearance, repayment or other agreement was entered into or the loan was reinstated or paid off; in any such event this sale shall be null and void and purchaser's sole remedy shall be return of deposit without interest. (#21878) Joseph V. Buonassissi, II, Richard E. Henning, Jr., Richard A. Lash, Keith M. Yacko and James J. Inabinett, Jr., Substitute Trustees FOR INFORMATION CONTACT:Joseph V. Buonassissi, II BUONASSISSI, HENNING & LASH A Professional Corporation 1861 Wiehle Avenue, Suite 300 Reston, Virginia 20190 (703) 796-1341, select option #2, then #6 8/9/06, 8/16/06, 8/23/06, 8/30/06 2070010 Warrenton Condo: 3BR 2 BA, W/D, Section 8 OK, $1350/mo Jan Wilcox 540-878-1422 RE/MAX Recency jan wilcox @ remax. com info Country home near Sperryvitle: 3BR. 2BA. Ig rooms. CACheat. 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Call 347-4222 Legal Notices Citizens may comment on the proposed reissuance of a permit that allows the release of treated industrial wastewater into a water body in Rappahannock County, Virginia PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: February 28, 2008 to 5:00 p.m. on March 28. 2008 PERMIT NAME: Virginia Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit - Industrial Owners or operators of industrial facilities that discharge or propose to discharge wastewater into the streams, rivers or bays of Virginia from a point source must apply for this permit. In general, point sources are fixed sources of pollution such as pipes, ditches or channels. The applicant must submit the application to the Department of Environmental Quality, under the authority of the State Water Control Board PURPOSE OF NOTICE: To invite the public to comment on the draft permit. NAME, ADDRESS AND PERMIT NUMBER OF APPLICANT: Town of Washington 485 Gay Street, P.O. Box 7, Washington, VA 22747 VA0087581 NAME AND ADDRESS OF FACILITY: Town of Washington WTP Harris Hollow Road, Route 611, Washington, VA 22747 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The Town of Washington has applied for a reissuance of a permit for the Town of Washington WTP in Rappahannock County, Virginia. The applicant proposes to release industrial wastewater at a rate of 0.0055 Million Gallons per Day into the Rush River in Rappahannock County that is in the Rappahannock watershed. A watershed is the land area drained by a river and its incoming streams. The sludge will be disposed of by a licensed contractor. The permit will limit the following pollutants to amounts that protect water quality: pH, Total Suspended Solids, Total Residual Chlorine, and Flow. HOW A DECISION IS MADE: After public comments have been considered and addressed by the permit or other means, DEQ will make the final decision unless there is a public hearing. DEQ may hold a public hearing, including another comment period, if public response is significant and there are substantial, disputed issues relevant to the proposed permit. If there is a public hearing, the State Water Control Board will make the final decision. HOW TO COMMENT: DEQ accepts comments by e-mail, fax or postal mail. All comments must be in writing and be received by DEQ during the comment period. The public also may request a public hearing. WRITTEN COMMENTS MUST INCLUDE: 1. The names, mailing addresses and telephone numbers of the person commenting and of all people represented by the citizen. 2. If a public hearing is requested, the reason for holding a hearing, including associated concerns. 3. A brief, informal statement regarding the extent of the interest of the person commenting, including how the operation of the facility or activity affects the citizen. TO REVIEW THE DRAFT PERMIT AND APPLICATION: The public may review the documents at the DEQ Northern Virginia Regional Office every work day by appointment. CONTACT FOR PUBLIC COMMENTS, DOCUMENT REQUESTS AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Name Susan Oakes Address DEQ-Northern Regional Office, 13901 Crown Court, Woodbridge. VA 22193 Phone (703) 583-3863 E-mail: saoakes@Jeq Virginia gov Fax: (703) 583 3801 2BR TH in Bealeton. Tile, hardwood & carpet flooring. CAC, full sized W/D. garbage disposal, patio, back yard and private storage shed. $822 rent* incl sewer, trash removal & pvt wells. NO PETS. Sec dep & cred chk. Call (540)341-2806 for application & Iv daytime phone number, 'some restrictions apply 3br, 2ba. 3 Ivt, located in Town of Warrenton.. WD. DW $1000; mo * dep. 540-347-1981 after 10am 080 Office "\ J Old Town Warrenton: Office Suites. Ideal for Attorney or Therapist. (540)272-0345 /- \ V_y 6000 - $20SF. NNN, Class-A office bldg. Lmeweaver Bus Pk. Warrenton. 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A standard pick up truck usually holds about twothirds of a cord The Regulation defines a cord as the amount of wood contained in a space ot 128 cubic feet with the pieces ranked m rows touching and parallel to each other, stacked com pactiy A standard cord measures 8 feet long by 4 feet high and 4 feet wide The Regulation also requires presentation ot a delivery ticket or sales invoice stating quantity and price upon delivery by the seller to the purchaser Failure to comply with this Regulation is a Class A misdemeanor The law also requires that the seller present a delivery ticket or sales invoice upon delivery of any nonpackaged fireplace or stove wood In addition to the seller s name and address, the ticket must contain the purchaser s name and address, the date of delivery, the quantity delivered, the quantity upon which the pnce is based (if it differs from the delivery quan tity), and the total pnce of the amount delivered To file a complaint, contact our Office of Product and Industry Standards, Weights & Measures Virginia Department of Ag riculture and Consumer Services toll free at 1 800 552 9963 ADS WORK Call 540-347-4222 f \ Rentals — Apartments Warrentoii_ 1 Month FREE Rent ' ON SELECT HOMES t Bedroom* from $9X0 ii ^ • FiS state W/D • Brand New Fitness Center • Large Dogs Welcome • Leasing calls taken 24/7 Max Income Restrictions Apply 2 Peopte-445.360 4 Peopte-$56,700 866-972-4695 KETTtE3tt.COM Open Houses ***OPEN HOUSE*** SUN 1-4! 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(888)994-7665 - Werrenton Salvation Army collecting notebook computers : any condition welcome; will be provided to lowincome and single mothers; t a x - deductible contnbution; (540) 341-8385. Boxer Puppies. AKC. champ lines, shots, wormed, tails docked, dew claws removed, vet checked. Males & Females Fawn Black and Black & White masks. Ready for new homes Feb 10 $650. Call 304-279-8583 Bern Cats: All vet checked, will deliver Tame kittens and cats, pups and dogs, need temporary permanent homes Call 202 244-2866 or Tollfree 1-877-225-7935. FOR FREE Excavating Service 8 Free Fill Dirt. Call 571-233-4980 Free Puppies to good home 1/2 lab. 1 '2 blue pits. 7 weeks, males & female Adorable, happy 8 healthy 540-351-0709 (^£55? j Painting - think about it 15 years experience Estimates, call Gina 540-923-4652 Licensed Family daycare. Amissville. infant to school age. USDA food prog CPR First Aid Certified 1540)937-6097 385 Lawn/Garden Double-Shredded hardwood 8 cedar mulch Chips 8 top soil. Free delivery 703-868-2524 / \ 400 Adoption V J Loving family w adopted daughter seeks 2nd adoption Does your baby want a sister7 Can help w/ medical legal tees & counseling Francis' Pete 703-597-7031. Meet us at www IntantDreams us Ads Work Call a Rep Today Call 347-4222 This Could Be Your AD! Call TODAY! Times Classified 347-4222 or FAX 351-0121 YOUR AD COULD BE HERE! CALL TODAY TO PLACE YOUR AD! 540-347-4222 OR FAX 540-351-0121 South Wales Golf Course has positions available: • Course Maintenance • Starter Si Rangers • Snack Bar • Proshop • Cart Person Apply in person: 18363 Golf Lane, Jetfersonton. VA 1 A.mtiC. V-FNTTJv Airtie Center only hires the very best and promotes the values of customer relations. Each group that books a conference at the Center is guaranteed a high level of personal service. Every department is involved and most importantly, our employees genuinely care about our guests. Our reputation speaks for itself. We are seeking an experienced, enthusiastic candidate for our Senior Group Sales Manager to add to our dedicated Sales team. Reporting to the Director of Sales, this person is responsible for working with group clients to maximize meeting package revenue; achieving and exceeding established solicitation goals; and practicing a variety of proven sales techniques, including site visits, outside appointments, telephone solicitation, etc. Candidates must possess outstanding verbal and written communication skills, highlv organized and detailoriented. Previous experience in group sales, hotels and/or conference center a must. Please send resume and salary requirements to hr@airlie.com or fax to 540-428-7113. Airlie is an EOE Employer. RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS Vacancy Announcement School Board Office Receptionist/Clerical Assistant Office Expenence Required Application Deadline: until filled (applications available at www.rappahannock.k12.va.us) To apply, e-mail or fax application to: Becky Greer. Ed.D. Assistant Superintendent beckygreer@rappanannock.k12. va.us Telephone: 540-987-8773 Fax: 540-987-8896 The Rappahannock County Public School Board does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, disability, religion, gender, or age in employment or in its educational programs and activities. E.O.E. New Opening FARM EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT Prominent area news executive seeks bright, fulltime Executive Assistant for his Home Office administration of large farm and manage its family riding stable between Middleburg and Warrenton. Pleasant disposition and Microsoft Office computer proficiency required. Salary and benefits include free home with total compensation over $50,000, subject to qualifications. Start date flexible to applicant. Fax 540-349-3891 or email: stown@crosslink.net WAREHOUSE Electrical Distributer in Manassas is looking for dedicated and eager individuals to fill entry level warehouse positions. Driving required. Call Karen: 703-361-4126 SEEKING Professional Silo Repair and/or Replacement Co. for Fauquier County. Call Neil 540-219-5454 MERCHANDISE HANDLER Sort, tag, process, stock household goods. Hang, tag, steam, stock clothing. Must know and like clothing. Manual dextenty, ability to focus, quick and efficient required. Mature, responsible, dependable, able to mutti-task. Able to lift up to 40 pounds. Casual, busy work environment with lots of vanety. Full or Part Time but MUST be able to work Saturdays dependably or do not apply. Pay commensurate with experience. References required /checked. No phone calls please. Applications at sales desk The White Elephant, Inc., Rt 211 W or email cover letter and resume: to tweva@starpower.net. ^ Part Time Employment ~\ J PART TIME Individual with good community/school contacts wanted to place and supervise exchange students from Spain for short term program in your own community. Work July or August. Good additional income. Email or fax resume or letter of interest to: GLOBAL FRIENDSHIPS. INC., jtarkro @ global!riendships.com FAX 410-861-8144 Job Fair J ^ A-— PIEDMOtyT-ABLEA •Meet over 60 employers •Complete Employment Applications •Schedule Interviews •Attend Seminars on resume writing, interviewing and job preparation Wednesday March 5, 2008 1p.m. until 7p.m. Germanna s Daniel Technology Center 18121 Technology Drive Culpeper VA 22701 For more information call. 540-829-7430 Blizzard date: March 6. 2008 Nurse Practitioner FNP-C Immediate opening in three physician, one FNP office. Four day, one evening work week, & 1 Saturday per month, no call. Benefits. Fax resume to: Fauquier Medical Associates, Bealeton VA 540-439-8797 Culpeper Health & Rehabilitation Center LPN's; 7-3 & 3-11 Shifts CNA's; ALL SHIFTS EXCELLENT STARTING RATES!! Apply in Person or Fax Resume to: 602 Madison Road, Culpeper Va 22701 Phone: 540-825-2884 Fax: 540-829-0238 www.mfa.net EOE, Drug Free Workplace <=><=>» HELP NEEDED <=5 « For a new physical therapy clinic in Rappahannock County._ LICENSED PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT Or PHYSICAL THERAPIST Mountainside Physical Therapy Fax resume to 540-854-0369 Or call 540-854-0367 RN MDS Coordinator Leading the industry in long-term care, We have a part time opportunity tor you. Excellent Clinical Skills, Experience with Care Plans, Understand MDA/PRIS Processes, Team Player with Initiative, Excellent Communication Skills Culpeper Health & Rehab Center 602 Madison Road Culpeper, VA 22701, 540-825-2884 Fax 540-829-0238 EOE/V/D/M/F Clinical Unit Manager Full Time Day Shift. Three to Five years of experience in long term care and supervisory preferred. Culpeper Health & Rehab. Center 602 Madison Road Culpeper, Va. 22701 Fax (540) 829-0238 PH (540) 825-2884 www.mfa.net EOE V/D/M/F MEDICAL RECEPTIONIST Family Practice in Bealeton looking for FT medical receptionist. Experience in a similar setting necessary. EMR experience preferred. Fax resume to: (540) 439-8797 Looking for a JOB? You’ve come to the right place! Times Community Newspapers We've got Northern Virginia all Wrapped UP! An Orthopaedic Physical Therapy practice has an immediate opening for a IT or PT Physical Therapist. Physical Therapist Assistant in our busy Physical Therapy department. Ideal candidates must have experience in Orthopaedics and are self motivated. We offer a competitive salary. HIRING BONUS, excellent benefits, continuing education, and an exciting work environment. To Apply: Attn: J. Smith Fax :(540) 347-0492 Mall: 52 W. Shirley Ave., Warrenton, VA 20186 E-Mail: ismith@broava.com WARRENTON OVERLOOK * HEALTH & REHABILITATION CENTER A 115 bed Skilled Long Term Care Facility has the following employment opportunities available: * CHARGE NURSE RN / LPN ❖ CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT We offer flexible scheduling, competitive wages, bonuses, differentials, holiday pay, PTO, health, vision, dental and life insurance, medical treatment discounts. STD, LTD. tuition reimbursement, educational opportunities, retirement plan, credit union membership, caring supportive staff and much more. For more information please contact HR at: 360 Hospital Dr; Warrenton, VA 20186 Phone (540)316-5479 / Fax (540)316-5392 taylorc@fauquierhospital.org Pickup & Delivery Driver Full-Time position. Must have good driving record. Ptease call or stop by: (540)341-4141 380 Church Street Warrenton CASHIER / RECEPTIONIST Needed immediately for extremely busy dealership. Must be able to multi task and handle extremely busy switchboard. Some of the duties include answering phones, LOTS of filing, and constant interaction with the public and other employees. You must be polite, courteous and very professional. Some accounting knowledge is helpful, but not necessary. Full Time position with full benefits. Hours are Monday - Friday 7:00 am-4:00pm and every other Saturday 8:00am-5:00pm. Please fax resume to: 540-347-1083 THE IRON BRIDGE clfc mw bv 4t joirwwt ccAk *ep HELP WANTED Resturarnt & Wine Bar in Warrenton, Va. now hiring • Line Cooks • Hosts • Bussers Applications available at: 29 Main Street, Warrenton, VA. or e-mail radleiQh@ironbndaewines.com For more information: www.ironbridqewines.com Deputy Director, Tech Services Established, fast paced, precast concrete products, licensing co seeks a #2 position in its tech dept Position duties are review & deveioment of product drawings, develop manuals, direct out-sourced engineering & product tests, prepare submittals for approvals. & participate in trade shows, periodic travel to train Licensees. Accuracy, attention to detail.multitasking. & a fast study also have oral & comm, skills Knowledge of Excel & CAD a +. 5 yrs related or construction exp + 2 yrs of college trade schl needed Position reports to the Tech Director Easi-Set Industries P.O. Box 400. Midland, VA 22728 Fax 540-439-1627 careers@smithmidland.com Wanted: 29 Serious People To Work from Home using a computer. Up to $1,50Q-$5.000 PT/FT www.Gtfgtotal.com Sales, FT Tired of commuting'’ Family owned local business in search of you. must be self motivated, enjoy working with the public & have good computer skills. Salary plus commission (540)349-3788 LOAN OFFICERS At Mid-Atlantic Mortgage we are expanding our Warrenton office and offenng great opportunities for Loan Officers. Positions are also available in processing, closing, and shipping. FHA experience is a must. Fax Resume to 540-347-9881. Attn: John BUDGET ANALYST Budget Analyst in No VA to provide program support, technical analysis, and liaison to Sr. Naval military and civilian personnel. Requires, expenence working with the military m a HG Corp environment. Candidate must possess strong analytical skills, math and budgeting skills. Knowledge of Navy budget process (PPBE). Navy program aoals and obiectives a plus. Microsoft Excel. Word and PowerPoint required. Must be eligible for a secret secunty clearance. Ideal candidate is a team player, likes people, and enjoys working in a fast-paced environment. Alpha Solutions is an EEO employer with excellent fringe benefits. Fax resume with salary rsq. to 757437-1642 or e-mail to hr@alphas.com Join our team of excellence! Entre Builders, Inc. a custom builder of fine homes, concentrating mainly in the Fauquier, Loudoun, Fairfax and W Prinie William areas is seeking qualified & motivated individuals for a few openings: Experienced Lead Carpenter - 10+ or more yrs exp in upper end homes. Carpenter - 5+ years experience Apprentice / Laborer Company Benefits avail., Bonus incentive plans. Must have transportation. ENTRE BUILDERS 540-349-0790 SOFTWARE DEVELOPER Mindwrap seeks a talented software developer for product development on our Optix document management software. Primary responsibilities include Windows GUI design and development using VC++ and MFC. Related areas: imaging, client-server development, InstallShield. CVS. COM OLE, SQL all a plus. Join a great team Solving interesting problems for commercial customers in a diverse environment that includes multiple languages, databases, and operating systems. Qualified applicants should have demonstrated professional experience or BS MS CS. Email your resume to: jobs72@mindwrap.com or mail mindwrap, inc. Attn: Job Code W072 PO Box 430 Flint Hill, VA 22627 Fax (540) 675-3130. SALES / ACCOUNT EXECUTIVES Incentives Magazine is currently seeking Sales/Account Executives to fill several territorial based positions These positions offer unlimited earning potential and the ability to work from home' Candidates must have experience selling advertising to businesses Candidates will need to generate leads, set appointments and close the sale Must be a go-getter self starter and be able to pass a background check and drug screening Candidates must be professional in appearance, highly motivated and be able to work independently and unsupervised Compensation is base.commission with an expected salary exceeding 100K in the first year. This is a ground floor opportunity for the right person to get onboard with a unique concept that has unlimited growth potential Inquires: please call (540)547-9000 or email your resume to: tara@incentivesmag.com Office/Warehouse Assistant Parks, Recreation, & Community Services 1 Unique position to provide support for two programs in Administration Division, Human Resources and Receiving Wilt support HR program with various administrative and clerical functions to include drafting ads for vacancies, developing flyers and promotional pieces for Job Fairs, creating personnel folders Work with hiring managers to coordinate renewal of temporary and seasonal staff hires Maintain confidentiality at all times Position will also receive goods and services for department and arrange for receipt of large State warehouse orders Coordinate delivery and distribution of all orders Check shipments for damage, report issues to shipping vendor staff Provide quality customer service Research various inventory management systems or develop database to create efficiencies in receiving and distribution Assist Division Manager of Operations to recommend inventory controls following all related department and County policies, procedures Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to high school diploma with 2 years directly related administrative experience Experience with computer automated systems and Microsoft Office required Experience in use of forklift or other lifting equipment preferred Extremely busy environment requires ability to perform numerous tasks simultaneously Ability to maintain confidentiality Ability to lift 50 lbs. Work includes moderate amount o* time spent in a dusty, warehouse and.or loading dock environment (Hiring Range $27,114 $36,604) #08 P105 224 Closes 03 07 08 Visit our on-line employment center at www.loudoun^gov tor more information and to apply. EOE.

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It’s a girl! Jr. and Michelle Jenkins are pleased to announce the birth of their precious baby girl Chloe Layne Jenkins bom January 16. 2008 at 8:40 a.m. Chloe weighed 8lfce 2 oz and was 19 inches long. She was welcomed home by her big brother Jonathan Taylor Jenkins. Her proud maternal grandparents are Billy and FVggy Atkins of Washington, VA. Maternal great grandmother is Mamie Heflin of Amissville. Paternal grandmother is Laura Jenkins of Culpeper, VA and paternal great-grandfather is Rev. Edward Jenkins of Chloe Layne Jenkins Winchester, VA (formally of Washington). Mom and baby are doing fine. Welcome Chloe! Photos by E. Raymond Boc Rappahannock's Meredith Gorfein is about to receive the Grass Roots Award from Vice Chair Jennifer McClellan and Chair of thp Democratic Party of Virginia C. Richard Cranwell. Democrats " honor Gorfeinsin Richmond i ' , • I aJJy E. Raymond Boc ! Sptcfkl to the Rappahannock News | Hank and Meredith Gorfein were given the Grass Roots Award for the 7 th Congressional District for their autstanding^erriQyhf tlje lolaP level in the Democratic Party. The award was presented to them by C. Richard Cranwell, Chair of the Democratic Party df Virginia and Jennifer McClellan, Vice Chair for Organization of the DPVA. The Rappahannock County Democratic Committee was a finalist for the statewide Committee of the Year Award for jurisdictions with populations under 31,000. The ceremony which took place earlier in February was attended by about 200 at the Richmond Marriot where the OPVA held its Central Comihittee Meeting in the morning and training sessions in the afternoon. Hank Gorfein is Rappahannock County’s representative on the Central Committee and the 7th District Committee. The Gorfeins have been lifeltrng Democrats who are always at the core of any local activities. They have been representing the county at higher party levels, participating in candidate searches, acquiring signatures on candidate petitions, running for office, and sharing their political knowledge with the committee and candidates for office at the state senatorial and delegate offices and congressional offices. In committee meetings, they are the individuals who raise the questions that challenge members to think more deeply about the issues. *’1Hank Gorfew-addresses the 3i audience after receiving the Grass Roots Award at the Central Committee meeting held in Richmond. In addition they participate on RCDC committees as members or as chairs. They are the members that have erected candidate signs, managed mailings and voter databases, observed activities at county polling stations, organized teams for Relay for Life, participated in the 4H Chili Cook-oflf, rallied members to march in the community parades, staffed a booth at community events, worked at the committee yard sales, encouraged voter registration, and organized highway cleanups. These combined activities serve to give the Democratic Party visibility and a large presence in the Rappahannock community. They have also created political awareness which appears to be a factor in the larger county voter turnout in recent elections. This ranks Rappahannock County with one of the highest percentage voter participation rates in the state. The Gorfeins, as part of their award, received tickets to the hugely successful JeflersonJackson Dinner which featured Senate candidate Mark Warner and Presidential hopefuls Senators Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton. Hamill-Huff completes Eagle Scout project i ; Robbie Hamill-HufT is one step closer to becoming an Eagle Scout after finishing a project at the Flint Hill Fire Hall. Hamill-HufT refurbished gnd organized a storage room in the fire hall’s basement for tyis Eagle Scout project. The I9-year-old’s efforts will help the Flint Hill Volunteer Fire Department be better organised, especially with the materials for the annual Flint Hill Carnival. ! Hamill-HufT had help from Other scouts and members of the fire department. The project took more than 100 hours tio complete. He sold greens before Christmas to raise ihoney for the project. ! The 2007 graduate of Rappahannock County High School is a member of Troop Photo courtesy of Sherry Hamill-Huff Robbie Hamill-Huff refurbished, a storage room at the Flint Hill ; Fire Hall for his Eagle Scout > project. 36, based in the Town of Washington. His parents are Frank Huff and Sherry Hamill-Huff. i And the winners are... Cub Scouts from Rappahannock Pack 123 gathered at the Washington Volunteer Fire Hall earlier this month for their annual Pinewood Derby Nearly fifty youngsters aged 6 to 10 raced their homemade cars for fun and glory at the match. First- through third-place winners were determined for each of the five age categories, filllowed by a pack-^ide runoff to find the overall7 fastest four cars. The top racers in each category received trophies and qualified to race at the district meet in Front Royal in March. Every participant received a blue ribbon and a shoulder patch for “doing his best" — the Cub Scout motto. Race results by category are as fbflows: Overall winners for the Cub Scout Pack 123 Pinewood Derby, pictured from left to right — Cub Scouts Dalton Hitt (first*. Devyn Hitt (second). Josh Sabol (third* and Austin Huff (fourth*. Also in the picture are Daniel Hitt, Dan Bailey. 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Celebrating Black History Month FacesofRappahannock Raymond Lewis Brown • Age: 76 • Birthplace: Amissville • Family: Wife, Alberta; children, Raymond Jr., Ronda. Regina, Ryan and Raytand; 11 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren • Job: Quality control inspector, among many other responsibilities, at Fast Fabricators in Remington; Brown is also vice chair of the Rappahannock County Planning Commission and the County Electoral Board • Favorite movie: Any Western • Favorite reading material: National Geographic • Favorite foods: Lemon pie, coconut cake, caramel cake and barbecue ribs • Hobbies: Collecting coins; he used to ride motorcycles • First waking thought: "Gee, I’m lucky to wake up." he said with a laugh. • What brings a smile to your tace: Happy children; Brown was a foster parent for many years as well as a Boy Scout and Girl Scout leader Raymond Brown made history about a dozen years ago when he became the first black person to serve on the Rappahannock County Planning Commission. Jackson District Supervisor Ron Frazier appointed the bom-andraised Amissvitle resident, who is still the only black person to have served on the commission. In January, Brown was reappointed as the commission's vice chair. Brown, 76, said he had never given much thought to serving on the planning commission until Frazier asked him about it. He had already been a member of the Rappahannock County Electoral Board since 1992. He says he enjoys serving on the planning commission and electoral board because ‘you get to meet a lot of the people of the county.* Things have changed a lot in Rappahannock since the days when Brown was growing up in Amissvitle. He attended Amissville Elementary School during the days of segregation when black children in the county were schooled only through Rappahannock News Staff Pho^yKevtn Allen seventh grade. He went to Dean Training Center in Manassas for an additional two years, but could not afford it any longer. “The only thing that really bothered me was the white kids had a bus and drove right past us,“ Brown said. “And we had to walk three miles to school." The county's schools were segregated in those days, but Brown’s neighborhood was not. He grew up with white friends as neighbors. "We played together and swam together and all that stuff,“ he said. “I think if the parents had left the kids alone, we would have been fine. There was no TV then, so those things (racism) had to be taught at home." Brown left Rappahannock in 1952 when he was drafted into the Army during the Korean War. He served four years in the Army and. in 1956. enlisted in the Air Force. He spent 20 years in the Air Force as an air-craft dispatcher and instructor for senior officers. He served at bases in California. Colorado. Massachusetts. Austria. Germany. Japan and Thailand. The Air Force also gave Brown an opportunity to finish his schooling. ‘Military service was the best thing that ever happened to me. other than my wife,* he said. Brown said he never spent much time considering the possibility of ending segregation until Martin Luther King Jr. came along. He was in the military by then, and the military had been desegregated in the 1940s. Brown said he was planning to retire in Denver, where he spent a great deal of his career in the Air Force, but moved back to Rappahannock to be closer to family. His wife. Alberta, is also a Rappahannock native. The couple have been married 52 years. - Written by Kevin Allen March Madness at Six Pack March am be a fait wild and crazy, as can the artists of the Six Pack Gallery. They’re thinking “March Hare,” “Tim Mad Hatter and his Tea Party;” and.... well you’ll just have to see what they’ve been thinking when you visit the gallery this coming month. The show promises to entertain. The work by the Six Pack Mitists will treat visitors to the gallery to wildly diverse styles and media: Janet Brome’s wire and screen sculptures, Jeanne Drevas’ assemblages and pottery, Steven Kenny’s surreal paintings, Ann Georgia McC affray’s drawings and paintings, Christopher Stephens’ colorful paintings and constructions, and Linda Tarry’s mosaic sculptures. These artists have invited Pam Pittinger to join them for this show. Pam exhibits her lively and colorful abstracts regularly at The Middle Street Gallery. Be sure to visit The Six Pack Gallery in March. It is located in The Packing Shed at Porter and Gay Streets in Washington, VA. Hours are Thursday through Sunday from 12:30 to 7 p.m. Call 540 6753410 during gallery hours for more information. “Alice in Mummyland", Mixed media, Jeanne Drevas “March Hares," Wire/Screen, Janet Brome Rappahannock News Staff Photos/Kevin Allen Dan Lewis and Berni Olson are opening Flint Hill Vintage on Saturday. A fine Vintage opening in Flint Hill By Kevin Allen Rappahannock News Staff Writer New energy is being pumped into the old apple-packing warehouse at the north edge of Flint Hill with a soon-to-open antique store called Flint Hill Vintage. County residents Dan Lewis and Bemi Olson are operating the new store, which opens Saturday. Lewis and Olson have sold antiques and vintage items for the past 10 months at Copper Fox Antiques in Sperryville. They eryoyed it so much that they decided to open their own store. “A lot of people ask us, ‘Why are you doing this?' Because we’re having fun,” Olson said. Lewis, who founded the Middle Street Gallery in 1980 and ran it until 1994, has an art background. Olson has a business background. He likes going to auctions; she likes the organizational side of things. They both eryoy meeting the customers that come searching for treasures in antique stores. They said the focus of the store will be antiques, but inventory will also include art, kitchen utensils, estate furniture and more - basically “anything old, unusual or unique,” Olson said. The store will also have a collection of pre-1970s vintage items - things that Lewis says tap nostalgic feelings and remind people of when they were growing up. Lewis and Olson also plan to develop a garden outside the store and will sell antique and vintage gardening tools as well as decorative garden items, such as urns and statues. The pair searches auctions and estate sales for inventory, and also has consignors. Lewis and Olson think more antique stores will benefit Copper Fox and die other retail spots in Rappahannock by making the county a destination. “People in the city think, ‘Let’s go to Rappahannock to The antique store carries a wide range of collectibles, estate furniture and anything “old, unique or unusual." shop for antiques.’ But there aren’t as many antique stores as there used to be out here,” Lewis said. “We think there’s room for this store and more.” The business also fills a void in the old apple-packing shed on the north side of Flint Hill. Two retail businesses, Artistic License and Fly-by-Night Books, Etc., moved out of the building late last year. Flint Hill Vintage is occupying one retail space, but the other remains unfilled. “There’s a lot of traffic coming along [U.S. 522) all the time ” Lewis said. “If we can give them a reason, they’ll stop.” Flint Hill Vintage is located on U.S. 522 at the north end of Flint Hill. Store hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday through Monday, except Sunday when the hours are noon to 5 p.m. Contact the store at fiinthillvintagetf? gmail.com or 317-1436. Middle Street Artists 25th Anniversary gift to you In return for the community’s loyal support for 25 years, the member artists of The Middle Street Gallery will be giving away one piece of fine art each month of 2008, starting with the March show. Be sure to visit the gallery regularly to see the work being offered. If it’s a piece that you’d like to own, or give to a special person, leave your name and contact information at the desk. At the end of the month, a name will be drawn and we will contact the lucky winner. You need not be present to win. Shown here is a photo of the painting to be given away in March, It is an oil painting by Rappahannock County artist Barbara Heile titled “Summer Sky." The Middle Street artists are currently planning a 25th Anniversary Celebration for our April show. Check the web site next month for details. The Middle Street Gallery is a non-profit cooperative organization of area artists. The gallery is located next to The Inn at Little Washington at Middle and Main Streets in Washington, VA. Hours are Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 11 to 6. Call 540 675-3440 during gallery hours for more information. "Summer Sky"