Rappahannock News, April 17, 2008

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After her schooling was coni Clete^ Williams wotked at ^wwmty ot‘ Virginia Hospital m ChartottesvtUe tor two years. Hwr educational. proiessionat and volunteer experiences haw provided exposure to inputlent and outpatient xm wound caw and treatment tor infants and children “Whether you're i> or AVl can work with you.* she said with a laugh “New you don't even haw to he a person - you can he a horse.* Those varied experiences haw Sm THERAPIST. Page A3 Nw*s Stait PnotttMatt P*m«* Something to crow about B> M vrr PtstKKt R»i*twth«umwk. Nkwh Staff Wrttvr Tho advonturo continues. Krutov. April It, Vincent Doluise awl Morf oponed 24 Crows* a small shop ottering light teod* cotteo* ivterful art and an array of knick-knacks m Fhnt Hill. The couple termorty ran the acclaimed restaurant Four and Twenty Blackbirds in the same pastel -colored building w hore they welcomed over 50 quests on their opening day last wwk Four and Tww>»v Blackbirds t^oeedjiast duly IVtuise and Morf then jawawl into reuovatin* the apaee“ie op#» the new rtwp 'VVVrt' hoping to do something a little toss intense than a restaurant," Pehuse sard. But teed will stilt bo served at 24 Crows, Tho mommas wilt teature bakod goods* and sandwiches and soups wilt bo on tho mono in tho afternoons. Paintings ter salo decorate tho watts* and bright glass globe's and othor plows sparkto throughout tho storo. 24 Crows is located at 550 Xachary Taylor Highway tt is opon Thursday through Saturday from 5:50 a m to 5:50 p.m. Sunday from 10 a.tu* to 5:50 p.m.. and Monday from 5:50 a.m. to 5;50 p.m. Phone: V540> BT5-1111. 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Am>ssMa»,V»gHemB'WriiiudmaMiMt Delivery Dbunot Dates: Thurs., April 24,9am - 4pm FrL, April 25,9am * 12 noon Cher 99% SOLD Rate in 2007! CONSIGN NOW FOR BEST ADVERTISING Bill Payne Auctions. Inc, vyafm* P.O. B«\ ITS. Amfcsvtlk. VA 20106 phooWfax t54t» **37-414! email: pay n* Ti'Kp? earthlink.net website: www.bpauctiuos.cum NOTICE OF INTENT TO MAKE APPOINTMENTS TO THE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS FOR TOWN OF WASHINGTON Notice is Hereby given that the Rappahannock County Circuit Court wilt make five (5) appointments to the Board of Zoning Appeals tor the Town of Washington. Terms of office range from one to five years. Any resident, who is qualified to vote in the Town of Washington and is interested in applying tor one of these vacancies, should submit a resume to the Rappahannock County Circuit Court Clerk's Office no later than April 25. 2008. Resumes should be mailed or delivered to the Clerk's Office. Rappahannock County Circuit Court. 238 Gay Street. R O. Box 517. Washington. VA 22747. 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Make cbni «r «mm« «Nkt payaMt he i^yiJuwuaeh NruMc P.O. Ik« SO. Washington. VA 2274? this k«m nviv ak» he used liir CHANGE OF ADDRESS New iVUras OUAiMkk IV Rutfithttmosk ,V«? U SI’S * ITvWHb is pubSshal evwry Thursday ;»t J4S \Kuu Sdwt. Washington. Virginia ^271? by KxffKtmx^i V*\ a division ot Anmdol Communications. Iik I Vrkidicals ittstagc at WarmiUw. Virginia and ;rt addi tionol iiViUluiK Shot's. SubsoripthMts vUV a yv;u ut £t|>{\tl'ahmvk. S:S;U( k^K'r»' in l S IWIMASIVR. Sud address changes So A'a/¥Miwi<*>sT AVnx. I'U Hox 7g>. Washing^ Virginia ‘1*74? Police Briefs Burglary suspects arrested Two men were arrested and charged on April 10 in connection with a Nov. 28. 2007. burglary at Long View Gallery in SperryvUle. James A. Duncan. 23. was charged with breaking and entering and grand larceny. Earl Jackson Nicholson Jr.. 2b. was charged with possession of stolen property. Both men are from Culpeper, but were staying at a house located on a hill behind the art James A. Earl Jackson Duncan Nicholson Jr. gallery. May. Scott Jenkins said Rappahannock County Sheriff*s Office personnel had the house under sur~ veil lance for two days before making the arrests. Duncan and Nicholson were already wanted for offenses in other Virginia counties, he said. Jenkins said deputies recovered some stolen items, including two paint* ings, a bottle of wine and some jewelry: He said the RCSO is working with agencies in other jurisdictions to try to recover other items that belong to the gallery’s owners, Jenkins said there is no evidence to suggest anyone else was involved in the s®Wr*\H I ss <jhi~ t# m ’i'** # ' uSSaLR; Bran’ wf? LiSiiiiikSdi WM (*40)43M788 [ahead Trible Equipment Inc. n»aa— mi—uuwwimiMi MMkMMWMricn *%«v**nv .-*»!« •*>% Mr **»4 «rcvtcx» ’ttapwwBqMC ttauts , mtiMii Long View burglary: But he expects that other larceny cases may be solved in other jurisdictions as a result of these arrests. Duncan and Nicholson are being held without bond at the Rappahannock County Jail. Stolen diesel? A man on Ginger Hill Lane near the Town of Washington called the RCSO on April 7 to report that several hundred gallons of diesel fuel had been stolen from his farm. The caller said the theft occurred during a two-day period and the fuel was taken out of tractors on the property; according to the report at the sheriff's office. The man also said this is not the first time diesel has been stolen from vehicles at his farm. - Compiled by Kevin Allen Deputies promoted Two deputies in the Rappahannock County Sheriffs Office received promotions recently. Janie Phillips, left, was promoted to sergeant and Matt Ralls, right, was promoted to corporal. Phillips and Ralls both work in the county jail. “Both of them have gone above and beyond their duties in recent months to prepare the jail for its three-year audit,” Maj. Scott Jenkins said. Home and land transfers These Rappahannock County home and land transfers were recorded in the Rappahannock County Circuit Court clerk's office between April 4 and April 10. 7b find transfers in other Northern Virginia counties, visit www.timespapers.com. Hampton District Nels A. Parson and wife to Charles A. Balch and wife, 55.0226 acres. $904,450; tax map: 19-62. Wakefield District Richard C. Brady and wife to Jason R. Brady and wife, 22.0618 acres, deed of gift, tax map: 12-10. Brian A. Staples and wife to Kelli S. Staples, 51.809 acres, $0, tax map: 12-13D. Michelle Lee Weiss Emigh, David B. Morfit and wife; Blue Ridge Mountain Estates, Lot 25. Block 2. Section D. Plot 4; $5,000; tax map: IB-1-2-25. Randy Propst and wife to Ernesto Moghi Flores and others; 2.552 acres. $170,000, tax map: 12-47. County ano Town Meetings and Notices • On Thursday. April 17. the special meeting of the Rappahannock County School Board scheduled for 7 p m at the School Board office has been canceled. • On Wednesday. April 23. the Rappahannock County Board of Zoning Appeals will meet at 7:30 p m. at the courthouse on Gay Street New Business -Appeal #08-04-01 Gouvremont Setback

Good news for Scrabble School Springtime has heralded good tidings for the Scrabble School project. On Monday. April 7. Foundation president. Bob Lander, gratefully received news of the Lowes/National Trust for Historic Preservation grant with a sigh of relief after 5 years of effort by the Foundation's Directors and untold number of “Friends of Scrabble School". Lander added, “Our first mission is accomplished for the most part, and we now begin in earnest our next phase of making the Heritage Center a place for education, learning and a destination along Virginia’s part of The Journey Through Hallowed Ground. Scrabble School has been associated with the Jbumey partnership since its inception. Support has til ready been pledged by local donors for funding the continuing research, planning and installing the permanent and revolving interactive displays planned for interpreting the history and legacy of Scrabble School and its students, Additionally, on June 14, the Rappahannock Wine and Food Consortium will host “Gourmet Rappahannock'’ at The Link in Sperryville for the benefit of the Scrabble School history project. From a dream of several local Scrabble School Alumni including the late E. Franklin Warner in the mid-1990s, the Scrabble School Preservation Foundation was founded in 2001, The Foundation of “grassroots” volunteers and benefactors accepted the task of first saving the old derelict building while developing a concept for the site that would benefit the community and serve as the repository of African-American history in education and culture during the years that the school was in operation. In November 2004, the County Board of Supervisors concurred with the Foundation’s request to conduct a feasibility study and provide a recommendation for the reuse of the site. The following year, again in November, the Supervisors approved reuse of the site for the dual purposes of a Senior Center and Heritage Center The Foundation and its multiplying “Friends”, secured monetary support from community donors and grant funding to bring the dream to a reality. In November 2007, the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development awarded the Scrabble School project a $200,000 grant to rehabilitate the building for a Senior Center. This grant has been matched one-to-one by private donations, foundation grants, other state grants and County contribution, all gathered through the efforts of the Foundation. The Supervisors approved unanimously to proceed with the project. Currently, construction plans are being finalized, bid requests will go out in May and construction is anticipated to begin early Summer 2008. The actual date for “ribbon cutting" will be determined after the selection of a Emily From Page A1 Department. It will take place on May 31 at the Washington School at 6 p.m. The cost is $100 per seat. Seating is limited, so early reservations are recommended. The sumptuous seated dinner will showcase the extraordinary cuisine of Rappahannock County’s Therapist From Page A1 given Williams the ability to take people through transitions, from acute care to rehabilitation centers to home health care to outpatient facilities. “I have the unique experience of serving all those! different stages and it gives me a clear picture of every-' thing the person has been through," she said. A shining example of finest student-chefs. It will teature exquisite local ingredients and a carefully selected array of acclaimed Rappahannock County wines. The Emily Jane Hilscher Passion Award is given to spirited young people in Rappahannock county who are excited about pursuing their dreams—the kind of people whose special spark Emily shared and would have recognized. There is no application Williams’ work is Theresa, her office assistant. Theresa had been trying to recover from a back ipjury for 18 months when she first came to Williams’ office in Unionville. Williams rehabilitated her to a full recovery. Williams also hopes to offer general fitness programs and other healing arts, including yoga, tai chi and pilates. at the studio. Contractors in the community may want to offer their services there, she said. FVople are living longer process for the award, as candidates are nominated in confidence by teachers or administrators for consideration by the Hilscher family. This year’s recipients will be announced at the RCHS Scholarship Awards event on May 15. For more information, to receive an invitation to the dinner, or to donate to the Passion Award fund, please contact Cole Johnson at (540) 987-3322 or director@headwatersfdn.org. these days and many have been impacted from old injuries, even though they may not realize it. Williams said it is very important address those issues before they become bigger problems. “I believe really strongly in preventative health care,” she said. Mountainside Physical Therapy is located at 12625 A Lee Highway between the Town of Washington and ’ Sperryville. Call 987-9390 for more information. E-mail the reporter at kallen@timespapers.com. Finest quality. Thousands to choose from. Incredible deals!, 21”-24" $18.00124*-30" $23.00 (size is width of plant) Check our website for full price list, inventory & photos Open Weekends through May 19 9 am - 5 pm 1 Directions: Take Rt.626 (Tiger Valley Rd) from Rt.211 near Washington. Follow signs to nursery. wmlongmountainnursery. contractor by the County. The expected date of completion is in February 2009. So from a dream to reality, much work by many local people saved a derelict, historic property from slipping into oblivion and with it part of the rich history of Rappahannock County. The community, with the Foundation, acknowledges this successful endeavor. Caucus canceled The Rappahannock County Democratic Caucus, which was to be held at the Rappahannock County Library on Saturday, April 19, has been canceled. As of 5:00 pan. on Monday, April 14, three good Democrats had filed to be delegates representing Presidential candidates Hillary Clinton or Barack Obama The three delegates are Judy Boykin, John Lesinski and Henry Gorfein. They will travel to the 7th Congressional District Convention in Glen Allen on May 10 and on June 14 travel to Hampton for the Virginia Democratic State Convention. FY 2009 SCHOOL BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING The Board of Supervisors of Rappahannock County will hold a public hearing at the Rappahannock County Elementary School gymnasium at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, April 25. 2008. in accordance with §15.2-2506 and §22.1-93 of the Code of Virginia (1950). as amended, concerning the following public schools' budget submitted by the Rappahannock County School Board for the Fiscal Year commencing July 1. 2008. MAJOR CLASSIFICATION OR SOURCE FY ENDING 6730 Contemplated Expenditures Instruction Admin.. Attend.. & Health Pupil Transport Services Operation & Main Services School Food Services Facilities Debt Service 2008 $ 8.790.806 761.218 862.826 851.839 91.900 0 738.345 2009 S 8.696.736 771.242 843.252 879.079 93.933 70.000 709.557 Total Contemplated Expenditures Si2.096.934 SI2.1)63.799 Estimated Revenues From the Commonwealth 3.190.226 From the Federal Government 490.450 Other Local Sources 127.869 Transfers from General Fund 8.288.389 2.746.440 464.295 93.966 8.759.098 Total Estimated Revenues $12,096,934 SI 2.063.799 SATURDAY & SUNDAY, APRIL 26TH & 27TH M ATDRDAY 9am to 6pm and SUNDAY lpm to 6pm What 's not to love with this face? .* '.'Brian 2Socks’ 281 Keyser Run Road, Washington, VA RSVP 540-987-9336 OR JUST COME Come visit the farm and visit the animals close up!! Come learn and see if you would be interested in raising llamas, Will mentor first few years care & maintenance. Females with babies (crias), breeding and gelded males to guard other livestock. 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Editorial & Opinion A4 April 17, 2008 ——Rappahannock iietofi—— Established 1877 An Independent Newspaper Published Every Thursday ARTHUR W. ARUNDEL, PUBLISHER Anita L. Sherman, Editor Peter W. Arundel, President Bill Walsh, Executive Editor Jan Clatterbuck, Office Manager To Subscribe Phone (540) 675-3338 BY MAIL: $21 a year in Rappahannock County $27 a year elsewhere in the United States Back Copies: Recent 2 months, 50 cents Older copies to 1960, $5 (as available) Office: 249 Main Street, Washington, Va. Mailing address: P O Box 59 Washington, Va. 22747-0059 Telephone (540) 675-3338 Fax: (540) 675-3088 e-mail: asherman@timespapers.com Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday *r\ Member, Audit Bureau of Circulations www.rappnews.com THURSDAY, APRIL 17, 2008 ‘We need power” Wednesday morning started out like any other beautiful spring morning in Rappahannock. Then, at around 8:30 a.m., the lights went out, and the phones, and the computers. For those of you who don’t know, a Wednesday is the most critical day of the week for us at the Rappahannock News. It’s drop-dead deadline day and nano-seconds lost or gained can be gauged in blood pressure rates and the constant need for something sweet. Now, it was punt mode. Everything we need to put out an issue of the paper is locked inside the brains of our computers. We also need fax machines and Internet and being able to phone Leesburg where our paginators reside is also helpful. We weren t alone. , All along Main Street in Washington, folks were iwalking about or gathering to speculate just when Allegheny Power would have the problem fixed. John McCarthy’s office became the hub for us as Candy’s phone worked - backed by a generator. Jan Makela was in the right place at the right time as she offered the services of her husband, Ron, who quickly arrived with a generator and a mass of orange extension cords. Still in the semi-light of shadowed office space, we were able to get our computers running but no Internet. All of our proofing is done through email with Leesburg. As the hours ticked away, stories were waiting to be written and proofed, photos to find and size and captions to match. Corresponding with our sister " paper in Warrenton was done via Candy and the one nearby phone that was working. Our production folks got the printer to rearrange his people for an undoubtedly late paper. The Country Cafe closed for awhile. The schools closed early and afternoon activities canceled. Then, at nearly noon, the power was restored. The lights came back on, the phones worked, and Ron left with his orange cords and generator as our techie arrived from corporate to get everything back online. From reports that we received, the problem that took down two of Allegheny’s substations were errant, no doubt terrorist, squirrels. Power was lost to 1900 customers comprising the bulk of Rappahannock residents. Thank you Ron Makela and to everyone who helped us! And, hopefully, you are reading The Rappahannock News on Thursday morning. * Letters to the Editor We welcome your opinions and comments. Letters must be exclusive to the Rappahannock News, must be signed and include the writer’s telephone number and home address which can be verified (not for publication). Longer letters from those with special experience on a current issue may be published as a guest column (with your photo). While unable to acknowledge letters, we appreciate your views towards the newspaper’s editorial values. Letters should be addressed to Letters to the Editor, Rappahannock News, P.O. Box 59, Washington, Va. 22747 and submitted via U.S. Mail, Fax (675-3088) or by e-mail (asherman@ timespapers.com). Farewell Next week will be my last as a reporter for the Rappahannock News. I’ve enjoyed learning about this beautiful and unique place, and I feel lucky to have had the privilege of living here. It’s been a lot of fun writing for an audience that is so interested and involved in the community. I also appreciate the warm welcome I’ve received here and all the great people I’ve met since arriving in October 2006. Thank you for all the feedback - both critical and congratulatory. It has helped me improve as a writer and reporter. What’s next for me? I will be returning to my home state of Michigan to be a reporter for a daily newspaper there. I’m looking forward to returning to my roots, but I will surely miss Rappahannock County. This is a very special place, and I have no doubt all of you will make sure it stays that way. Sincerely, Kevin Allen Letters The Facts, Not Slogans! The largest portion of the proposed increase in the 2008-2009 School Budget is to provide decent salaries. Before sending the proposed budget to the Board of Supervisors, that budget was cut by $358,000 by the Superintendent & School Board. This cut and resulting Reduction in Force includes the loss of 6 people and is painful to the school community, but realistic given declining enrollment. According to the State Efficiency Review, the Rappahannock school system runs efficiently without the waste that is often touted in public meetings. In answer to the Efficiency Review’s request for a plan for dealing with declining enrollment, 3.5 positions had been cut including this year, and for next year there will be 6 more. Had the State of Virginia not reduced next year’s allotment by $443,786 from the amount they provided in this year’s budget (plus cuts in Federal Fluids), there would be no need for increased funding from the taxpayers of Rappahannock County. This includes using the county surplus funds that are now proposed to go to the school system. Rappahannock County now holds the highest possible Local Composite Index (which means that we receive the lowest per-student amount from the State of Virginia. The Fair Funding Team, made up of Board of Supervisors and School Board members and administrators, is effectively working on legislation to correct this inequity, but it won’t be realized next year. Declining enrollment accounts for around one-third of the lost state funds. This is not the time to raise tuition. We have an excellent school system and it should be effectively marketed to citizens in nearby counties who are not as lucky. The budget proposed by the County Administrator provides less than one-half the funds needed to make up for nearly one-half million dollars in lost State and Federal Revenue. In the Proposed County Budget for next year it is “suggested” that the supervisors [earmark] $70,000 of the funds given to the schools to fixing a roof. Fixing this particular roof now is a very good idea. However this leaves only $150,709 to help maintain school programs and pay teachers. Already we know that Rappahannock is losing a number of exemplary teachers next year, either because we can’t pay them enough to stay or because their programs are being cut around them. If our citizens allow this budget to move forward, any additional cuts to the school budget will result in both diminished program offerings to students and a faculty who will bear the brunt of the “don’t be taxed out of your homes” slogans. Is this the best we can do? I remember our schools of 25+ years ago and I firmly believe that our students deserve a better education and it is our moral and civic responsibility to pay for it. We cannot move backward if our students are to remain competitive and I’m fully willing to pay my share next December. Please contact your Supervisor or speak at the public hearing on April 25 at RCES at 7:00 p.m. Kathryn Treanor Jackson District Fully fund the school budget For ten years, I have been involved with Headwaters, the Rappahannock County Public Education Foundation. For 18 years, I was an educator here. And for 22 years, I’ve been a resident of Rappahannock County. My work with Headwaters, a foundation whose mission is to foster educational excellence by cultivating the cooperative spirit and resources of the whole community to benefit all students, is just a continuation of my concern for the children that we have the responsibility to educate. I have watched the county change -for instance, Rappahannock County High School, once disparaged as “Apple Pickers’ High,” is now listed among the top 100 Washington area high schools in the Washington Post’s “Challenge Index.” Our graduation rate is 100 percent. College and trade school attendance rate is now up to 76 percent. The schools have been fully accredited for five years in a row. These wonderful changes may be attributed to many factors, including the leadership and support of the Board of Supervisors and the School Board, the talent and dedication of the school faculty and staff the support of local organizations, the wonderful ly involved community of parents, grandparents and friends—-the list goes on and on—and last but not least, our students who work so hard and impress visitors with their enthusiasm and behavior. For 23 years, I have experienced an annual budget process has been marked by rhetoric and impassioned arguments on both sides. But this year, for the first time, we are fortunate to have as an aid to our decision-making an evidence-based study conducted by national experts in the field, MGT of America. This evaluation judged that Rappahannock Schools are, for the most part, run efficiently and in a cost effective way. Based on the study, which Headwaters has been asked to help pay for, as well as our own research, we agree that for the most part, this budget is fair and reasonable. In most of the areas the study looked at, RCPS’s expenditures were right on the money or low when compared to other school divisions of similar size. There were a few recommendations for cost efficiencies, and we do recommend that these be implemented in a timely maimer, especially where they are low-cost and relatively easy. Through no fault of their own, the schools lost over $400,000 in state funding this year. It put the school board in a difficult position and they responded by cutting their own budget before presenting it to the Board of Supervisors. The health of the school system is a key driver to the health of the community, and under-investing for any length of time will have serious repercussions. We are not writing as advocates or opponents of specific items in the school budget. We are writing as partners with the community in the joint project to deliver the highest quality education for the children of the county in the most fiscally responsible manner. Headwaters has earned its right to a voice in this conversation by ten years of support, additional resources, and enthusiasm dedicated to the betterment of the students of this county. Our monetary support of the students has increased annually. We know that school funding is an increasing challenge for many counties in the state. We also know, by way of the efficiency report, that our school system is not guilty of fiscal irresponsibility. We urge the Board of Supervisors to fully fund the scheol budget as proposed by the School Board. Helen M. Williams Chair, Headwaters Meow-marvelous! This is a huge thank you to everyone who made Catstravaganza such a fantastic evening. What a class act—Bill Harris at the piano, Monica Worth, singing, Thom Pellikaan at the bar and Denise Pearson of the Public House organizing the kitchen -— all helping make the sold out event come together. All of this happened against the backdrop of Mary Ann Kuhn’s gracious hosting at her “swellegant” Middleton Inn. There are not enough thank you’s to those businesses and individuals who donated raffle items, shared their fantastic food and extended other kindnesses. These include: Jeanne Drevas, Fairlea Bed and Breakfast, Its About Thyme, ECow, Farmhouse Dining, The Inn at Little Washington, Kathryn Walker, Louise Van Dort, Evelyn Willis, Richard Lykes, Sylvie Rowand, Tom Calhoun, Xpress Printing, The Public House, Country Cafe, Hopkins Ordinary, Judy Tole, Connie Brisbane and Debbie Homidge. We also had a host of volunteers help including special assistance by Molly Leggett. The evening was a one-of-kind Rappahannock event. It was indeed an evening of cool jazz for cool cats to raise funds that will go far to helping the stray, abandoned and abused cats of the county. Franklin Schmidt, President & the RappCats Board of Directors Mary Katherine Ishee Kim Novak Lisa Reid Esther Schmidt Pat Snyder Ruth Zeh School board should represent taxpayers The Rappahannock News reported two weeks ago that none of the school board critics showed up at the school board meeting when the budget was discussed and approved. There is a reason for that; we simply chose not to show up. If you’ve ever been to a school board meeting, you know the room is filled with teachers, their spouses and other people associated with the school, telling each other what a fine job each other is doing. When a concerned taxpayer stands up to express their concerns about a school budget spiraling out of control, that has not addressed decreasing enrollment and a budget full of discrepancies on line items and categorical spending. About 60 percent of our tax dollars go to the school budget, so as a taxpayer, you would think the board and Mr. Chappell would give us the courtesy to at least listen to us and comment or answer our concerns. Instead, one school board member called us “naysayers,” one school supporter said we were “bullies” and Mr. Chappell sends out an e-mail to all school employees that reads, “Ignore the very vScal small minority.” Last year I attended the school board meeting when the budget was approved, and if you take out the teachers that spoke for the budget, and the citizens that spoke against the budget, it was 3 to 1. The board and Mr. Chappell’s attitude is, if you’re not with us, you’re against us. Twice school board members have told me that we do not really listen to the taxpayer, the school board members are stewards of the children. That is simply Hogwash! The taxpayer elects you. The school board should at least respond to our concerns and answer our questions. The school board will not listen to the taxpaying citizen that elected them, but they will listen to non-taxpaying people that do not live in this county. It was on the school board’s schedule to discuss an increase in the tuition for out-of-county students. Rightfully so, it should go up if the cost per student has gone up. Parents of three out-ofcounty students made a tearful plea not to raise the tuition because they would not be able_to send theirvchildren to Rappahannock schools. Not only did the school board not raise the tuition, they lowered it by $2,000. Then they came up with reasons to lower the tuition after the fact. One of the reasons Mr. Chappell gave, which was reported in the paper, was out-of-county students do not ride our buses. Mr. Chappell knew that was not the truth. Most of the out-of-county students do ride our buses. Mr. Chappell, you ask us to pay a tax increase to support your budget and at the same time want to give a big break to nontaxpaying citizens. This is nothing less then a slap in the face to all Rappahannock County taxpayers. The school board and Mr. Chappell said they hope to get as many as 30 more out-of-county students. I think this is nothing less than an attempt to keep employees and justify their budget. Roger L. Cordani Flint Hill Kevin Allen

Rappahannock News Returning to its roots By Joy Rollins ■ Special to the Rappahannock News Kid Pan Alley returns to its roots in Rappahannock County with a concert featuring Paul Reisler, Terri Allard and the Kid Pan Alley Band on Friday, May 2, at ■ 7:30 p.m. at the Rappahannock Elementary School gym. The students of Rappahannock Elementary School are singing in the halls after a recent songwriting residency with musicians Paul Reisler, Tern Allard, and Lorraine Duisit. During the weeklong residency students in eight classes in grades 2nd through 5th created original songs in a variety of musical styles. These songs with titles such as Livin’ in a Stupid World, She’s Driving Me Crazy, and I Dare You To Dream will be performed bv the Kid Pan Alley Band, with back up by the students. This residency brings Kid Pan Alley back home. During the 1999-2000 school year, Reisler was asked to lead students in a song-writing workshop as part of a project partially funded by the Virginia Commission for the Arts called “Making Waves.” Kid Pan Alley grew out of that residency, coordinated by RCES music teacher, JoyRollins, and RCES art teacher, Harriette Rosenblatt. Reisler was so excited by the creative energy of the students and the freshness of the songs that he decided to devote himself to writing songs with children. Reisler now travels nation-wide directing songwriting residencies, some of which include the making of a professionally recorded CD of the songs performed by professional singers and musicians of the community. The first CD of the songs created during the Making Waves residency, entitled Tidal Wave of Song included such well-known musicians as Everything, Col. John Bourgeois, Paul Reisler and many others singing songs like Swimming in the Nile, Blue Valentine and We Lost the Fight Song. A CD of the songs from a residency in Nashville, Tennessee, features such musical luminaries as Delbert McClinton, Suzy Bogguss, Beth Nielsen Chapman, Kix Brooks, and Amy Grant. that album received a Grammy nomination and won numerous awards. The band features Smiggy Smith, Steve van Dam, Paul Reisler, Nate Brown, and Terri Allard. They’ll be joined by the kids as well as a number of guest artists. Kid Pan Alley is currently working on an album in Charlottesville featuring Corey Harris, John McCutcheon, David Lowery of Cracker, Trees on Fire, Terri Allard and many others. Mark your calendars now for the performance of this year’s residency songs on May 2 at RCES. Students from other Rappahannock County schools will also participate in the performance, making this a true community effort. Donations will be accepted at the door to help fund next year’s Kid Pan Alley residency. Interested individuals will be able to reserve copies of a recording of the concert, and photo-memory book, as well as purchase Kid Pan Alley cds and memorabilia. For more information, visit the Kid Pan Alley website www.KidPanAlley.org. STORIES MORE ONLINE... Rappnews.com Rappahannock News Photo Archives Look for another inspiring and fun performance from Paul Reisler and his Kid Pan Alley crew on Friday, May 2. These young students performed in last year’s event. 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Tfce Rappahannock Countv School Sports Association ■ am Skyft/ie Pageant Saturday, April 26, 2008 Rappahannock County High School Auditorium 1:00pm 4:00pm Past Miss Rappahannock Contestants and Queens are encouraged to participate! Washington Redskins Legend Ron Mcdole Meet & Greet Special Appearances & Crowning by: 2006 Mrs. Virginia 2007 Jr. Miss East Coast Virginia USA 2008 Miss Teen Virginia International Registration Fees, Payable to RCSSA $30 for Wee Miss, Tiny Miss, 8c Pre-Teen $40 for Teen, Miss Skyline, Queen 8c King Email inquiries to Miss_Skyline@RappSports.org or contact Pageant Coordinator, Terri Diley, 540-937-5485 Financial Problems? Bankruptcy May Help! • Too Many Bills • Harassing Phone Gills • Collection Suits • Auto Repossession • Wage Garnishments • Home Foreclosures We are a debt relief agency. We help people file for bankruptcy relief under the _bankruptcy code._ > Earl J. 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MDB Painting, Inc. • Comcast Spotlight Gutter Helmet Systems Ameriprise Financial i8px nctfjfjanarinuirK iNewa School News from Around the County Wakefield Covin try Day School Students back from England trip During spring break, a group of 18 seventh and eighth graders toured England for nine days following a special itinerary designed by British history teacher (and Wakefield graduate) Welby Griffin. The trip will be offered again in 2010, and then every other year, so that all seventh- and eighth-grade students will have an opportunity to experience the sites that they have studied, from Stonehenge to the Tower of London and Windsor Castle. Westhill students bid farewell Eleven middle school students from Mexico City’s Westhill School wrapped up a week-long visit to Wakefield Country Day School (WCDS) by describing their most memorable experiences from their stay. The visitors expressed their appreciation for the hospitality they had experienced and talked about the cleanliness of our Rappahannock County air. The students singled out for special praise their visit to the National Geographic Building in Washington, D.C., where they learned firsthand about the creation of the magazine’s July edition from the lead photographer and editor Chris Johns. 7th grader competes at state level Congratulations to John Morgan Christoph who, after winning the National Geographic Bee at WCDS, went on to qualify for the state competition and made it to the group of ten finalists, finishing seventh among the 100 students who competed at the state level. Students take honors in National Latin Exam - The results of the 2008 National Latin Exam are in; and of the 55 students from WCDS who took the exam, 41 won awards. 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Silver Medal and Maxima Cum Laude Certificate: Scott Campbell, Ian McCool, Mary Shafiier and Sarah Wells. Magna Cum Laude Certificate: Dylan Marchi and Cynthia Rodriguez. Cum Laude Certificate: Laura Bancroft. Level III-IV Prose (Latin III) Silver Medal and Maxima Cum Laude Certificate: Patrick Brown and Katie Huang. Cum Laude Certificate: Abby Whitaker. Chappeirs Corner Rappahannock County Public Schools were closed early on Wednesday, April 16, due to a power outage. The decision was made at 10:25 a.m. to close the schools at 12:30 p.m. Afternoon activities were canceled as well. While power was restored at 11:45 a.m., indications from Allegheny Power were for much later in the day. According to Superintendent Dr. Robert Chappell, “We had enough bottled water for students and staff, but we were concerned from a public health standpoint about the lack of water for washing hands and for flushing in the restrooms. Although the power came back on at 11:45 a.m., the decision could not be reversed without creating a tremendous amount of confusion.” Bus Evacuation Drill Thursday, April 17: The buses will be about 15 minutes late today, April 17, so that we may conduct bus safety drills. VA Tech Memorial Day April 16: We ask that you pause for a minute of silence in memory of Emily Hilscher, RCHS Class of 2006. Board of Supervisors changes Public Hearing on 2008-09 School Budget to Friday, April 25, 7:00 p.m. at RCES: County Administrator John McCarthy announced the change to April 25. The hearing was previously scheduled for April 28. In March the School Board asked the Supervisors for an additional 8470,709 in county funding to offset $469,941 reductions in State and Federal funds for the schools. Mr. McCarthy has proposed that the Supervisors provide $220,709 (thus cutting $250,000) of the School Board’s request for additional county funds. If the Supervisors approve Mr. McCarthy’s proposal, “the School Board will have no choice but to find ways to reduce $250,000.00,” said Supt. Bob Chappell who pointed out “the School Board already reduced $358,000 - including six positions - in costs before submitting the budget to the Supervisors.” The proposed school budget features: • 3 percent salary increase for employees • Additional funding for spiraling fuel costs • Additional funding for facilities / RCHS flat roof replacement • Reduction of six positions and other costs totaling $358,000 • Restoration of 1 Teaching position possibly for Kindergarten or 1st Oracle • $4,000 lower purchase price to buy one smaller school bus compared to the cost of a full size bus. New 35-passenger bus will be used on one of our longest, most sparsely populated routes to save approximately $2,000 annually in fuel costs. • The total proposed budget of $12,063,799 is $33,135 lower than the school budget of $12,096,934 approved by the Supervisors in May 2007 for the current school year. RCPS Events (subject to change) April 16-23 16th - VA Tech Memorial Day. We ask that you pause for a minute of silence in memory of Emily Hilscher; 5:00 Co-Ed Track home vs Madison County; 6:45 RCES PTO Meeting 17th - RCES Curbside Recycling; 10:00 CCLC PreK Mother Goose Buddies to RCES; 4:00 Girls’ JV/Varsity Soccer home vs. Manassas Park; 5:00 Varsity Softball / Baseball home vs Manassas Park (JV Softball / Baseball at MP); 6:00 Boys’ Varsity Soccer at Manassas Park 18th - 20th - RCHS Spring Band Trip to Williamsburg 19th - RCES Band to James Wood Middle School 21st - 7th Grade Williamsburg Trip; 4:15 JP Girls Soccer at Wakefield Country Day 22nd - 7th grade Williamsburg Trip; 4:00 Boys’ JV/Varsity Soccer home vs. George Mason; 5:00 Varsity Baseball / Softball at George Mason(JV Softball / Baseball home v George Mason); 5:30 Girls’ Varsity Soccer at George Mason 23rd - 7th grade Williamsburg Trip; 5:00 Track home vs Clarke County "I Can Actually Breathe... 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Track teams win one, lose one By Melissa Delcour Special to the Rappahannock News With an impressive string of individual firstplace accomplishments, the Rappahannock County High School boys and girls track teams experienced mixed results in their April 9 home competition against Strasburg. According to head coach Scott Stephens, the boys meet was a nail-biter that “came down to the final event” with Rappahannock prevailing 66-61. The impressive individual performances helped the Panthers hold their ground, but the 4-by-400-meter relay team’s results sealed the RCHS victory. Will Boelte and teammate Daniel Rollins celebrated personal highlights in their events: Boelte, with his first-place triple and high jump events, and Rollins with a first place finish in both the 100- and 200-meter dashes. Brook Stokes also made his presence known with an impressive victory in the long jump. These athletes’ award-winning finishes swept the jump and sprint events for Rappahannock. In the distance events, Zack Wayland captured first place with a time of 2:15 in the 800 meter run. Matt Frye captured second place in the Photos by Ann Spieker Daniel Rollins leaps during Rappahannock County’s track meet versus Strasburg on April 9. shot put with a heave of 33 feet, 7.25 inches. Rappahannock’s relay runners added to the day’s victories as well. The 4-by100-meter team of Stokes, Justin Fitzmorris, Wayland and Rollins picked up first place with an time of 46.85 seconds. With the result of the meet hanging in the balance, the 4-by-400 relay team Panthers close with drama By Christine Krapf Special to the Rappahannock News Rappahannock County High School’s varsity baseball team had a flair for the dramatic. Or at least the Panthers did Tuesday night in Berryville. Trailing 5-4 with two out in the bottom of the seventh, Clarke County had the tying run on base. Senior right-hander Travis Jenkins coaxed a sharply hit grounder between first and second base. First baseman L.B. Settle got his glove on the ball to keep it in the infield. Sophomore Chris Garcia backed up Settle on the play, fielded the ball and threw to Jenkins covering first base for the final out and a 5-4 Rappahannock County victory. “We waited until the seventh inning to score, and then we played with a little drama,” Rappahannock County head coach Jeff Jenkins said. The win gives the Panthers a 1-1 record in the Group A Bull Run District standings. They dropped their district opener Friday night, 12-1, to Madison County. Rappahannock County is 4-5 overall. The Panthers managed just three hits in the first six innings against the Eagles. Twice, they had scoring opportunities, but could not capitalize. But in the top of the seventh, the Panthers scored five consecutive runs to take a 5-1 lead. Taylor Yowell tripled in one run. Connor Settle singled in another. Evan Espinola doubled home a run. A Travis Jenkins fielder’s choice produced another run. Clarke County nearly • pulled off a rally in the bottom of the seventh. Senior left-hander Jonathan Butler surrendered a double and a pair of walks to start the inning. Jenkins, sensing that Butler might be tiring, pulled him in favor of Travis Jenkins. Travis Jenkins fanned the first Clarke County hitter that he faced. But a Rappahannock County infield error gave the Eagles a run. Then, Clarke County got a two-run single to pull within 5-4. Travis Jenkins struck out another Eagles hitter to set up the final out’s dramatic play. “The ball was hit pretty hard,” Jenkins said. “But L.B. got a glove on it to keep it in the infield. Chris backed him up and thre\v to Travis covering. 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pril 17, 2008 Middleburg Spring, Fairfax up this week By Betsy Parker Rappahannock News Staff Writer The stakes keep climbing; Purses for Saturday’s Middleburg Spring races exceed $175,000 with Sunday’s Fairfax Hunt Point-toPbint offering almost $20,00€vin prize money, by far the richest offering in point-to-point history. The April 19 Middleburg Spring meet begins at 1:30 p.m. at Glenwood Park just north of town. The $75,000 grade It remple Gwathmey novice lurdle stakes, the second leg in steeplechasing's rriple Crown series, headlines the card. Other hurdle races include a $25,000 Sport of r Racing across the region There were three race meets within 200 miles of each other this weekend. At right, King Lear jumps to win the featured Eustis Cup at Loudoun Sunday. Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Betsy Parker The Simple Truth Today’s world is confusing; our moral standards are more elastic than a rubber band. Concepts of right and wrong are stretched in convenient directions until they snap and we are lost to the insensitivity of indifference. How can we survive confusing trends and conflicting philosophies as our culture spins us in a glamorized circle of revolving door values? What is the simple truth for today? The simple truth for today is God's truth! Ms Word is unchanging and can guide us through today and a maze of tomorrows. At our house of worship we can study Sod’s Word and team how to apply it to our lives. ‘Continue in what you have teamed.. the holy Scriptures which are able to make you wise* (2 Timothy 114-15). Remember the simple truth! W.C. Thompson Funeral Home 503-7 North Main Si.. Culpeper. Virginia 540-825-6700 I The Marshall Agency, Inc. General Insurance Main Si.. Marshall. VA 540-364-1614 >800-8684179 EARLY S CARPET, INC Residential • Commercial 937-5500 1-800-870-9098 Highway Rt. 211 West Amissville, Va ■ (srsi, ff. Gaffatoay, &i(>. Ann M. Callaway Attorney & Counsellor-at-Law 15 Garrett St. Warren ton, VA 20156 540-349-4100 • 540-347-1006 ffkr> _trnllineeyeMmrirf/—yyr.aww_ New Baltimore Shed 5021 Lee Highway. Warrenton, VA 20187 MnAefcAMJI Coining soon;/tow cofloe i We now nave eeirltat nq area To serve our oun&Hers The Family Restaurant 38WA Main Street PO Box 476 Washington. Va 22747 540-475.1066 Excellent Food at Affordable Prices > David Huff • Owner Howv * Ion. Sal. 8 lo 8 p m. iunday a (lay of rest Mf lw laytara I hiilml Full tune par? ame - tap w "Taking Appkcaoons tor 0M9 School tar* 1st Aid ant CPfl Certified 1 « (O | Want - 12yrs. I» Hi / A-BEKA PmtchoM Curriculum VA State Licensed To be included as a sponsor 1-800-2934709 Kings maiden, a maiden claimer and an allowance. Timber races are anchored by the $20,000 Middleburg Hunt Cup, an open race over 3 1/4 miles that often serves as a final tune-up for the four-mile Virginia Gold Cup May 3. Rounding out the program is the popular “open steeplechase,” the Alfred Hunt, a $15,000 race over varied obstacles. Complete entries can be found online at w.w w. nation al steep lechase.com; parking and ticket information is online at www.middleburgspring races.com or call (540) 6876545. Sunday's Fairfax races will be held at Morven Park in Leesburg. The first of eight races begins at 1:30 p.m. Though the Virginia Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association has been offering $2,000 purses in Virginia-bred races each week, Fairfax is unique on the point-to-point circuit in that it offers purses in all races on the card, including hefty $5,000 prizes in the featured Guest Cup open hurdle and Bowman Bowl open timber. Other races include open, maiden and Virginiabred turf and two maiden hurdle races. Morven Park is located just north of town off of U.S. 15. Complete entries can be viewed online at www.centralentryoffice.com. Ticket or parking details are available by calling (703) 7876673. Saturday * What: Midcfleburg * * Spring Races =■ • - - : ~v ijrMfsKt.sra • When: Saturday, April 19. Post time 130pm Park, north of AAdcSeburg on the Foxcroft Road burgspringraces.com Sunday • What: Fairfax Hunt rOiiu-K>TOinl • When: Sunday, April 20. Post time 130 pm • Where: Morven Park, north of Leesburg • Details: (703) 7876673 Area Churches Shiloh Baptist Pastor: Rev. Michael Tinsley Sr. Services 1st & 3rd Sunday Sunday: Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship service 11 a.m. F. T. Baptist Pastor: Dan Yowell Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship 11 a.m. Trinity Episcopal Rector: Rev. Jennings W. Hobson 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. Thursday: Contemplative Prayer 7 a.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 Forest Grove Baptist Pastor: Mark DeAngetis Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Contemporary service the last Sunday of each month Macedonia Baptist Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Rappahannock United Methodist Charge Pastor: Rev. Leah DeLong Hint Hill UMC -Sunday Worship at 8:45 a.m.,Children's Church during the worship service. Adult Sunday School at 10 a.m., call for Bible Study Schedule (675-3370) Willis Chapel UMC - Sunday Worship at 9:55 a.m., Sunday School at 8:45 a.m.. Bible Study on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. SperryviHe UMC - Sunday Worship at 11:30 a.m.,Sunday School 10:15 a.m., Bible Study on Sunday at 2 p.m. Washington Baptist Pastor: Rev. Philip Bailey Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Sunday evening Adult study 6:30 p.m. Wednesday: Kid's Bible Club 3:45 p.m. Thursday: Adult Choir 7 p.m. Chester Gap Baptist Pastor: Rev David Johnson Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Sunday Worship 11 a.m. Evening Worship 6:00 p.m. Wednesday: Bible Study 7 p.m. Massanova Pentecostal Pastor. Rev. L. 0. Savage Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Youth 5.45 p.m. Evening Worship 7 p.m. Tuesday: Worship 7 p.m. HopeweU 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 1030 am Wednesday: Praise/Worship, Prayer, Bible Study 7:30 p.m. Saturday: Youth Alive Group 7 p.m. Services at Viewtown General Store Flint HM Baptist Church Pastor: Rev. James L. Payne Sunday: Worship service 11 a.m. Gid Brown Hollow Pentecostal Sunday: Sunday School 11 a.m. Second and Fourth Sundays only Battle Run Primitive Baptist Church Pastor, Eldar Forest Atwood Meets second Sunday at 10:30 a.m. Sporting Calendar APRIL 19 Mkfcfieburg Spring Races, Glenwood Park, MSddtebuig, (540) 6876545 19 Rappahannock Hunt hunter pace, 10 am., (540) 547-3413 19 Oak HIM Equestrian Center horse sheer series, White Post, (540) 837-3000 19 BBHSA western show, Lucky Drive Ranch, Catlett, (540) 788-3375 19 VPBA benefit show, Warrenton Horse Show Grounds, (540) 972-1342 19-20 Arden O’Connefl dMc, Mosby Spring Farm, Middeburg, (540) 6876016 19-20 Frank Beit clinic, Moonraker, Catlett www.horsewhisperer.com 20 Fairfax Hunt Point-toPoint, Morven Park, Leesburg, 12 p.m., (703) 787-6673 20 Carriage driving day, Morven Park, information# fairfaxhuntraces.org 20 LOW hunter show; www.iowa.org, 20 Sandstone Farm hunter show, Millwood, (540) 837-1261 20 BBHSA English show, Lucky Drive Ranch, Catlett, (540) 788-3375 20 Rocking Horse Equestrian Center jumper show series, Rixeyville, 9 am., puddle-schooling, (703) 994-6497, www.geodties.com/ rocking_horse_farm Horses & People Old Dominion trail rides set The Old Dominion Hounds will host a series of spring trail rides. The April 26 ride is at The Field House in Hume; a May 10 ride is at Houyhnhmn Farm in Hume; a May 31 ride is at Hunter's Rest in Flint Hill. AD rides begin at 10 a.m. and are “walking only,” making them a good schooling opportunity for young horses or green riders. The cost is $20 for adults and $10 for kids under 12. Riders are requested to bring a dish to share for a picnic lunch that foUows each ride. Directions are at (540) 364-3995; call the hunt monitor if inclement weather threatens the ride: (540) 364-7457. Trailblazers show May 4 The Trailblazers riding chib will hold its annual fun schooling show on Sunday, May 4 at Grove in Warrenton. Classes begin at 9 a.m. and will include English and western pleasure, gaited, trail, jumping, driving and games. Food is available on the grounds. For more details, go to www.trailblazersonline.org or call (540) 3491412. ODHPC shows The Old Dominion Hounds Pony Club will host a series of dressage shows and combined tests at Windsor Lodge Farm in Flint Hill. Dates are May 18, June 15, July 20, Sept. 14, Oct. 5 and Nov. 16. Dressage tests from intro to second level are offered, and combined tests are from first timers to training. In the show jumping phase, competitors have a choice of doing all show fences or adding a series of cross-country jumps for a “jumping derby" style division. Details are at (540) 6362344 or e-mail for a prize hst: le8leyamold@hughes.net. Cinnamon Ridge shows Cinnamon Ridge Farm in Amissville will host two Battlefield and Virginia Horse Shows Association show series. A schooling show series (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. A hunter show series (May 17, June 21, July 26, Aug. 23, Sept. 20 and Oct. 25) is “geared toward the competitive rider and train er, offering great year-end prizes and a fantastic grand-prize trip for high score and reserve trainers,” Fillmore said. Divisions at both series range from leadline through working hunter, with jumper classes offered at the schooling series. Information is online at www. cinnamonridgefarm 1 .com Or call (540) 937-6535. New jumper series in Rixeyville The new Rocking Horse Equestrian Center will host a jumper show series at their Rixeyville location. Shows are set April 20, May 18, June 22, July 17 and Aug. 14. The first three shows start at 9 a.m.; the second two begin at 4 p.m. Divisions range from puddle jumpers to schooling jumpers. Details are at (703) 994-6497 or log onto www.geocities.com/rocking_horse_farm. Gliding training well in Japan Virginia-based ‘chaser Gliding is settling well into the Nakayama racecourse near Tokyo, according to email reports by exercise rider James Piper. Keeping up via a daily journal to the Steeplechase Times, Piper said that the day-long trip from The Plains to New York to Anchorage to Tokyo went well, and that the Doug Fout-trained gelding is handling the change of scenery well. He’s due to run in the $1.5 million Grand Jump April 19. Log onto www.st-publishing.com, click “The Times” and read Piper’s reports. Stable Tour approaches The annual Hunt Country Stable Tbur is set May 24-25 around the Middleburg area, with an insider look at stables, training facilities and historic sites in Virginia’s storied “horse country.” The self-driven tour runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days, with the tour’s home base at Trinity Episcopal Church in Upperville. Tour details are at (540) 592-3711 or log onto www. middleburgonline.com Carriage day at Morven Park 1 Carriage drivers are invited to take part in a special benefit driving day at Leesburg’s Morven Park April 20. Drivers depart at 1 p.m., with a picnic to follow the carriage drive. Call (703) 779-1894 for more details.

neifjpanannocK News Schlosser*s students renovate in Sperryville Sccftt Schlosser's Building Trades classes have worked tiieir magic this semester to renovate the office space at 47A Main Street, adjacent to Hopkins Ordinary BAB. This group has done dry wall repair, installed drywall, moved and created new doors and a closet, added a tin-ware drop ceiling, installed plumbing and vanities and painted the room. The first semester of the Building Trades class at die school teaches the basics of masonry, carpentry, electricity and plumbing The Building Trades II class buses the students into the community for application of all these skills. All materials are paid for by the property owner There is no labor fee for community projects, but a donation to the program is appreciated. You may recall that Scott’s classes made our “Welcome to Sperryville” signs that have been placed on the three main entrances into our village. Once again these classes have made a valuable and lasting contribution to the renaissance of Sperryville while learning skills that will make them productive wage earners in our community. Thanks once again to Scott and his students. FLAVOR... A new regional food magazine debuts in Virginia SperryviHe is the home of a new magazine committed to sustaining the unique local flavors and economic viability of the region and showcasing the people and places that make the food from the Piedmont special. Piedmont Media. LLC, owns the magazine and plans to expand into other regions within the next year, but always keeping Sperryville as the corporate headquarters. The office at 47A Main Street was selected by Melissa Harris, publisher and Sperryville resident. FLAVOR draws on some of the Piedmont’s finest writers and will include profiles of many of Virginia’s tastiest seasonal offerings, information about the local and sustainable food movement, and how it can be supported by restaurants, vendors, nonprofits and other community programs. The magazine will also have recipes, resources and other succulent surprises, as well as an abundance of mouthwatering photography. Jennifer Conrad Seidel , Managing Editor of the magazine, promises that “FLAVOR will spread the word about what treasures can be Residential Licensed Insured Commercial FREE ESTIMATES AND INSPECTIONS COMPLETE INSTALLATIONS & REPAIRS SURGE PROTECTION JOHN HAMILTON LIGHTNING ROD SYSTEMS UL Installer (703) 335-9501 • (703) 568-7223 (540) 439-6350 www.hamHtoirilglitnfeiflrodsyttenw.coin Too* Hours * 10 anno 4 pm on Mon-Sat and 1 pm to 4 pm on Sun * $10 for adults-' $0 for seniors / $7 for students / Free for children 5 and younger. * House tours are conducted cn the hour Spccial ivnrrTui * Spring Tees April 18 & 19 * Mother's Dcjr Tom May 9. 10.11 * The with Artists July 27 Prict. S219S plus tax Stettn^ at 1 pm MCIU Events * Aamul Sfriag Cali April 26 * FawScaaoM of Oitlaads Art Show 4 Sal* July 7-July 27 A j'luLxfw alhmvns. Oatlanos ItMtiO Ifcrfaiwb HmtUltm L* UrJmrt VA 2017 j 703 7773174 3«ra wrlar.ii ti’f uunlMltmvtiiiMatiil O* T c I* 0*0* * O •***'+*’*'> »M€ P**T AMp >t< *vr\jmm 'ir •% - -f--ro r«*«»**€▼»«<; Tm| »«o*C»rv • f wA ruM«i AMO OOC'Ai. *M C ro »M| AVOAIC AHA K ApvAMCMG rT» (OM| im«OM '7+ KWt’OK AMO tO>«AM>T1 Photos by E. Raymond Boc HANGING IN THERE: Rappahannock’s Building Trade students help out with renovations in Sperryville. Pictured are John Singleton, Chris Foster and Liz Blankenship who quickly got the hang of drop tin-ware ceiling. found here and celebrate the knowledge that local tastes better.” FLAVOR, a seasonal publication, will be available free at selected retailers, at the Convention and Visitors Bureau, and other locations in the Piedmont region of Virginia. Subscriptions will be $28.00 per year. Go to for more information. Melissa Harris brings more than 15 years of publishing, marketing, writing and events planning experience to her position as publisher of Flavor Magazine. A transplant from New York City and the Hampton’s, Harris now lives in Sperryville with her husband and their children on a nineacre farm where she also trains for triathlons. Harris has worked with magazines and newspapers in New York, Washington, D.C., Boston, the Hampton’s, the Berks hires, Chicago and Los Angeles and most recently ran the advertising department of the CVille Weekly in Charlottesville. Her idea for Flavor Magazine came from her passion for great local food and wine, her commitment to the amazing farmers who grow it, the artisans and chefs who create it and serve it. She hopes to work with all local organizations and groups to help form the Rappahannock identity for good local food. Editor and writer Jennifer Conrad Seidel had a conversion from processed food-like substances to glorious slow, seasonal, local food in the early 1990s, when she lived in Berkeley under the shadow of Alice Waters’s Chez Panisse. She moved to Charlottesville, VA, in 2000 where she makes a home and cooks with her husband and two children. Clean Streams Day meets its goals A steady flow of people attended this event last Saturday that was informative and fun. Funded by the Water Quality Improvement Fund through the VA Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR), the goal of this dav was to did vide you with tools, information and resources to maim a difference in our waterways. Many thanks to RappFLOW, Rappahannock County; Culpeper Soil and Water Conservation District and the Virginia Department of Health who are implementing this DCR funding grant for Clean Streams in our county. The next event is a workshop on April 26 where you can create your own rain barrel. The cost is $40 for 1 barrel; $75 for 2 barrels or $25 for barrels without hardware. Reserve your barreKs) by calling the Culpeper SWCD at 54CMJ258591 or sending an email to Stephanie.DeNicola@va.nacd net.net.. If you missed the event, do take a walk behind the SchooIHouse. The high school Building Trades classes made signs that identify the plants used to create the riparian buffer. It is a working model for stream protection. A hot time in the Old Town The pickin’ party at the DUO AT THE DOOR: James Williams and John Kennedy tackled a new door at the office on Main Street in Sperryville. Sperryville Volunteer Fire Hall was standing room only and die groups played from 6-10 p.m.! The Ladies Auxiliary is to be commended for having created a monthly event that draws residents and visitors alike to this family friendly smoke free entertainment where one can also get supper and dessert. Don’t miss the second Saturday in May at the Fire Hall Just a hit East on U.S. 211, The Tank (the new namo for our historic school house turned Community Center* hosted a hoe down for RAWL that also had the crowd hopping. All this activity, following the wonderful Clean Streams event, made Sperryville a very lively place last weekend. First Annual Spring Car and Truck Show On Saturday, April 19. from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.. plan to attend a new annual event at the Historic SchoolHouse in Sperryville. The Reynolds Memorial Baptist Church will award over 80 trophies to vehicles in 30 categories. A few of these are Corvette (1973-1953). Original Car (1957 and prior). Street Rod Car (1957 and prior) and Import (1080 to 2008). This is just a bit of information to whet your appetite for this professional event presented in an atmosphere of good old fashioned Rappahannock hospitality. You are guaranteed a good time, for along with this fantastic display of cars and trucks, you will enjoy a DJ, a singing group, 50/50 drawings, door prizes, food, drink and tee shirts for sale. NOTE: Rain Date is April 26. Come to this first annual Small Business Training Seminar Offerings at Germanna Community College Daniel Technology Center- Culpeper • Considerations for Stating A Business—Tuesday, Apni 29 • Legal,Taxes4Licenses,Parti—Tuesday May6 • Legal, Taxes 4 Licenses, Part 2—Tuesday . May'13 • Writing a Business Plan—Tuesday . May 20 • Financials for the Business Ran—Tuesday, May 27 Sign up Now? The cost of each seminar is $30 per person All seminar times are 6:30-9 00 PM Seminars are held at Daniel Technology Center - Culpeper Ike Lent Fairfax Small Business Development Center also offers one-on-one business counseling on Tuesdays at Germanna Community CoHege at Culpeper. Cal 540-351-1S5 or 540-937-2919 for an appointment Sign Up Now! Pre-puid registration is required Call 540-351-1595 for more information I Sphwwviui I Barbara Adoffi I adolfibartJara@ ■ verizon.net - (540) 987-8682 community event and support the church building fund. By Jam* Wood I.S.A. CartHiMt Arbonst Alternatives for Landscape Color You mav want to consider fruit bearing trees and shrubs when working on your landscape design. Its one more way to add color and keep it longer. There are some caveats to consider before you decide. Fruit will attract birds and other types of wildlife Bees are drawn to the fruit. Part of the harvest will end up on the ground and necessitate a clean up. You must also research the species and find out if the plantings are selfpropagating or if male and female plants are required. Ornamentals are smaller in structure and may be more affected by drou^its, frosts and damaging winds. Having said that, there are advantages as well. The ornamentals small size makes them ideal for a small property. Pruning and maintenance can keep the proper structure for the environment. When planted with a consistent background such as evergreens, results can be quite staking. Some are excellent candidates for | use with trellises to create a beautiful wall of color This method is called "espalier" in which plantings i are trained to an existing form. Color is not limited to bark, foliage or flowers - the fruit itself is colorful and will last longer through the seasons. Some fruit bearers have all four accents - interesting bark, foliage, beautiful flowers and then colorful fruit. For more information or to schedule an appointment for a complimentary consultation with me, call 877-BARTLETT today, or e-mail me at /wood @barttettcom. BARTLETT* , TREE EXPERTS Wakefield Country Day School Third Quarter Honor Roll 2007-2008 Marguerite Beattie (12)Taylor Hammelmaa (12) Christine Pankov* (9) Audrey Speer (II) GRADE I Connor Baker Sam Barnes Tatiana Calderon Rachel Cieplak Lucy Clark Nathaniel Gressly Colton Hoynoski Shane Maurelli Brooke Miller Eva Parios Lily Shahida Cade Short Michael Silek Victoria Stringfellow Ethan Williams Brooke Woodward Ashley Evans Drake Summers v GRADE 2 Hrat HtaMwil Gena Boice Meghann Burgess Bernard Cieplak Catherine Deane Anthony Elar. 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All submissions in Upcoming Events must be received by 3 p.m. on Mondays tn order to be included in the next edition of the paper Send an e-mail to Jan Clatterbuck at jvlatterbuck&timespaper&com. Please be sure to include a name and telephone number for contact information. Upcoming Eients lists individual ami / or group community items sponsored by non-profits or for charitable purposes. If you are an individual and/or business and your event is /or profit-making purposes* there is a fee charged Please e-mail Stephanie Heflin at sheflin^timespaperscom or phone her at <540) 347-4222* Its time to take a look under the car seat, behind the couch, and other mystenous places for those overdue library materials. In honor of National Library Week, the Rappahannock County Library will forgive all fines for materials returned during the week of April 13-19. Hunt up those books. CDs and DVDs and take advantage of this opportunity. The Rappahannock Story Project, an exciting community partnership of The Rappahannock Puttie Library. Piedmont Environmental Council, aid Ki Theatre with the support of the Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors, is receiving applications from people who would like to train to become Story Facilitators. If you love to listen to people s stories and would like to help people tell their Rappahannock stories, contact Julie Portman at the Rappahannock Story Project at (540) 987-3166 orjulieportman@comcast.net. Sperryville Volunteer Fire Department is seeking contestants for its Annual Carnival Queen and Kings. The carnival is May 28-31. For more information call Michelle Jenkins at 540-9879440. Flint Hill volunteer Fire Department is seeking young lattes (ages 1-21) and young men (ages 1-8) to participate in their annual Carnival. Contestants wilt be selling raffle tickets on the 2008 Colorado pickup truck and the heifer. For more information contact Karen Williams alt 540-635-4673. Celebrate Wine Month at the Blue Rock kin April 26: Rappahannock Cellars Winery $85/person May 10: Spanish tapas with wines from Kysela Pere Et Fils May 31: Austrian Wine Dinner featuring Select Wines Listen to Live Music at the Blue Rock km April 18: Enjoy the amazing soulful Sounds of Rappahannock’s own Bobby Glasker and Friends April 25: Welcome back from Germany, international recording artist Black Heritage May 2: Blue Rock's favorite Street Legal "music starts around 8:30 p.m. "cover charge is $5 Blue Rock Inn is located at 12567 Lee Highway in Washington. Phone owner Jim McCullough at (540) 987-3190 or visit their website at www.thebluerockinn.com Kids Summer Clay Camp! OUt ready to play with day! Clay Camp dates at Sperryville PottU^kar* set They are. June 2-4, June 23-27, July 7-11 and August 4-8 for kids: July 28-August 1 for teens. Held daily from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost is $225. Please call (540) 987-1000 fry more information. Apr. 18: Open MIc Friday, April 18, 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 frith in a series featuring music, poetry, and comedy. Food and drinks are available. If you would like to perform, please call the Hearthstone office at 540-987-9212, or come and sign up that night. Admission: $5 for adults, 18 and under: free! This is an alcohol and smoke free event. Hearthstone School is located on RT 211,2 miles West of Sperryville Apr. 18: Atonement RAAC Films presents Atonement on Friday, April 18, at 8 p.m. at The Theatre in Washington. Thirteen-year-old Briny Tallis irrevocably changes the course of several lives when she accuses her older sister’s lover of a crime he did not commit. Rated R. 130 minutes; cost $6. Apr. 18,19: Auditions lor “Play On!” at the BB&T Center for the Performing Arts The PAL Players will hold auditions for their summer comedy production of “Play On!” at the BB&T Center for the Performing Arts April 18 at 7:30 p.m. and April 19 at 3 p.m. This is the hilarious story of a theater group trying desperately to put on a play in spite of maddening interference from a haughty authoress who keeps revising the script. Participants only need to attend one of the two audition dates. Volunteers are needed for a variety of jobs. Director Claire Comer will ask actors to do a cold reading from the play. Questions can be directed to Mrs. Comer at 743-2544. Rehearsals will begin immediately. Performances, which will be offered as dinner theatre or dessert matinee, are scheduled for June 27 and July 5, 11, 13, 18 and 19. Apr. 19: Annual Spring Fundraiser Washington Baptist Church will hold its annual Spring Event Fundraiser on Saturday, Apnl 19, and everyone is invited to drop by. A Grandma's Attic (indoor yard sale) and Bake Sale will begin at 8:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall and a Hamburger/Hot Dog lunch will be available from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. This event is being held on the same day as our annual Fodderstack Race. All proceeds will go to the Church's General Fund. For information, phone the Church Office at 675-3336. Apr. 19: Car/Track Show at the Llnkl The Reynolds Memorial Baptist Church will sponsor on Saturday, April 19, a "Car & Truck Show" event at "The Link" in Sperryville from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. More than 80 trophies and awards will be given at this major event. All event proceeds are earmarked for expansion of Reynolds’ historic church building located in Sperryville Village. For advance registration or other event information, call Clark Clark (937-3300), Natalie Emery (987-8721) or Rev. Jon Heddleston (987-8137). Come join us for the first MAJOR car/truck show event of spring! Apr. 19: Sacred Space presents a Community Drum Circle 6:00-6:30 p.m. Rhythm Instruction, 30-7:30 p.m. Drum and Jam Come Anytime! All Ages and Abilities Welcome, Bring your Drum or use Ours, Frances Miller, Director, $5 to $10 dollar suggested donation. Sacred Space is located at 11576 Lee Hwy, 2 miles West of Sperryville. Drum Circle will be held in the Community Room. Call: 540-987-9699 or 540-987-9212. April 19: 30th Annual Fodderstack 10K race The Inn at Little Washington will again sponsor the 10K race Registration will be at the Flint Hill Fire Hall starting at 8:15 a m. - race begins at 10 a.m. at the Packing Shed on the north end of town Registration forms are at various businesses or go to the web page - www fodderstack10k.com T-shirts to the first 300 who cross the finish line. Call John McCarthy at 675-5330 or Jean Lillard at 675-3670 \ April 19c Earth Day celebration Earth Day Celebration at GacSno Cellars from 1:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. Great wme. fun music, fantastic views! lour the vineyard and see our new vines in bud break. Relax with a glass of wine and enjoy live music by Robbie Limon. Receive 10% off our Sunset and Moonnse blends. Pack a picnic and spend the day! Gariino Cellars is located at 92 School House Rd. Washington. Va. For further into visit our website at www.gadinooeltars.oom or call 987-9292. Apr. 19: "Schubertiacte from tho Smithsonian Chamber Pfaycrs Saturday. April t9 at 2:30 p.m. The ‘Smithsonian at Little Washington* continues its sixteenth season of chamber music at the Theatre at Washington. Va.wtth an all-Schubert concert Tickets for the performance are $20 for adults and $5 for students t8 and under. Apr. 21: RLEP Monthly Meeting The meeting begins at 7 p.m. at the Rappahannock County Library. Social time begins at 6:3Q p.m. All are encouraged to attend to learn more about helping the Rappahannock League , for Environmental Protection (RLEP) in its work to sustain and enhance the county's natural resources and rural character. Cad 540-987-9678. Apr. 4<t» wappanannocK uommwny Conversation on Aging Please join us for the Fourth Annual Rappahannock Community Conversation on Aging on Thursday. April 24 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m„ at the Link in Sperryviile. This is a free event and lunch will be provided. This year we will be celebrating the successes locally of our seniors and our senior programs and advocates. Linda Dietel will be moderator for the day. and we will have a speaker from the Capitol Hill Senior Village Project. Please call Sharon Pyne. at 675-3313 for information. To register. call the Aging Together Regional Office at 829-6405. Apr. 25: Annual Spring Yard Sate The Amissville United Methodist Women will be holding their annual Big Spring Yard Sale, rain or shine, on Friday. April 25, from 9a.m.-2 p.m. and Saturday. April 26 from 8a.m.-2 p.m. Hot dogs and drinks also available. We thank you in advance for turning your dollars into good deeds by supporting this event so come on out and find a bargain) Questions contact Sarah Boelte 987-8819. Apr. 25: Blood drive Virginia Tech Alumni Association Piedmont Chapter is partnering with the Culpeper United Methodist Church in sponsoring an American Red Cross blood drive on Friday, April 25, 2:007:00 p.m.at the Culpeper United Methodist Church 1233 Oaklawn Drive, Culpeper. Sign up by contacting Kathy Thornhill 540-987-7268 or come to the church. Apr. 26: Seventh Annual Rappahannock Spring Plant Sate For the seventh year, local and nearby growers wilt be gathering at Waterpenny Farm in Sperryviile, Saturday. April 26. from 900 to 300. rain or shine. This sale offers one stop shopping for annual, perennial, herb and vegetable plants, as well as vines, shrubs, trees, and decorations for the garden. The host of this annual event is Waterpenny Farm. Proceeds from the vendor fees will go to Waterpenny Farm’s low-income share program through the Capital Area Food Bank. Waterpenny Farm is located on Route 211, east of Sperryviile. For more information, call (540) 987-8567. paid Apr. 26: Jazz Trio to liven up Luray Stage By popular demand. Royce Campbell and the Hod O’Brien Trio return with their special mix of instrumental jazz to the BB&T Center for the Performing Arts April 26 at 7:30 p.m. Royce Campbell was Henry Mancini’s tour guitarist for 19 years. He has released 14 CDs. Hod O'Bnen has recorded since the '50s in a pure bebop style. The Vault." PAL's cash bar. will be open. Tickets are $12 for adults. $10 for seniors and students and $6 for patrons 12 and yodnger. Advance tickets are available at Luray-Page County Chamber of Commerce. McKim and Huffman Pharmacy. Luray Copy Service. Luray Apothecary and Stanley Pharmacy and through lnstantSeats.com. Tickets are usually available at the door, but Performing Arts Luray recommends that patrons purchase tickets in advance. The Box Office at the BB&T Center for the Performing Arts opens 45 minutes before the start of the event. For more information, call the center at 540-743-3311 or visit the website at www.PerformingArtsLuray org. Apr. 26: “An Evening in Monte Carlo’* On Saturday, April 26, Wakefield Country Day School will host its ninth annual Spring Auction and Dinner, with the theme. An Evening in Monte Carlo. Tickets are $60 per person, which includes a reception with musical entertainment; delicious hors d’oeuvres; complimentary martinis, wine and beer; a multicourse dinner; a silent auction with over 100 items that range from antiques and personal services to weekend getaways, and a live auction featuring unique class entnes. Special sponsor tables are available for $600. which includes reserved seating for eight, a full-page ad in the auction catalog, specially selected wine at dinner, a beautiful table floral arrangement, and keepsake gifts. If you'd like to place an advertisement in the catalog program, they are available for $250.00 per half-page. Proceeds from this event benefit the school's tuition assistance and scholarship programs. For reservations or to donate an item, please call 540-635-8555. ext. 231. Apr. 26: Bake, Craft and Yard Sale The Rappahannock Senior Center is sponsoring a Bake, Craft, and Yard Sale, Saturday, April 26. from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the 211 Quicke Mart. Check out a variety of homemade baked goods, crafts, and gently used yard sale items! All proceeds support the Rappahannock Senior Center. Call 675-2615 for additional information. April 26: Miss Skyline Pageant Two sessions at the Rappahannock County High School Auditorium: 1:00 p.m. for Wee Miss, Tiny Miss, Pre-teen Pageant - 6:00pm for the Pageant Portion tor Teen, Miss, Queen and King. (Interview Portion for Teen, Miss and Queen at 4:00pm is closed to the public.) Hair Stylist Kim Nelson and Independent Beauty Consultant Cindy Padgett will be on-site for contestants. Meet and Greet with Redskins legends Ron McDole and Pat Fischer at 5:30 p.m. Special appearances and crowning by. 2006 Mrs. Virginia. 2007 Jr. Miss East Coast Virginia USA and 2008 Miss Teen Virginia International. Call Terri Diley 937-5485 for more information or e-mail Miss _Skyline@RappSports.org Registration form available for download at www RappSports.org Proceeds benefit the Rappahannock County School Sports Association. Apr. 26: Blood drive Please Give Blood' Sears of Culpeper is hosting a blood drive on Saturday, April 26. from 10 00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The bloodmobile will be present. To schedule an appointment, call Mike Finkle at 829-6657 or vvwvv vadonor com Apr. 26: Womanless Beauty Pageant and silent auction Be a star - save a life' Carolyn's live, love, laugh Relay for Life team will again hold their Womanless Beauty Pageant on Saturday. April 26. at 6$G pm. at the Rapptf'annoek County Elementary School. New Jr. Category for ages 6-tQ talent competition is optional. Admission tee $3 tor to and under $5 tortt and up. Registration tee is $10. For information please contact Karen Williams at 540-635-4873 or Carolyn Leake at 540-6352Q73. Rght bacK - heip us find a cure! The FHnt Hitt Volunteer Fire Department wi* have a yard sale on Saturday. April 26. from 8 sum. until? Unwanted items are now being collected. Ptease phone Bruce Williams at 540635-4673 or BiM Jarrett at 540-675-1000. Apr. 26: Read to Therapy Do£& The Waggn' Hearts Therapy Dog group offers a readlng program free of dw^je to school age children. The program utffcras registered therapy dog teems *4w are trained and tested tar health, safety and temperament. Our Books 6 Barksteams oiter chitten an irresistible opportunity to polish their reading skis. In April. Books $ Barks vet be held at the 4H Office in Little Washingtan from IQ a.m. to 11 am. Pre-regtatration by Wednesday April 23 is required. Call (54Q) 937-4972 or (540) 987-9632. Apr. 26: Rain Barrel workshop As part of Rappahannock County's Clean Streams initiative. Culpeper Son $ Water Conservation District will bring its popular "Build >tour Own Rain Barrel' workshop to Rappahannock! The workshop wtH be on Saturday April 26 from 10 a.m. to 12 pm. at the old VOOT facility on Fodderstack Road. Barrels with hardware will be $45 for one and $75 tar two. Rappahannock residents will be given privity sign up. Participants must register for the workshop by calling Stephanie DeNicola at 540-825-8591 or by sending an email to Stephanie.DeNicola@va.nacdTet.net. Hearthstone School will have their Open House an Saturday. April 26, from 2-4 pm. Visit ther school, see classrooms. meet the teachers and view student work. Hearthstone educates the whole child: head, heart and hands. Small classes where Waldorf-based curriculum brings academics to life. Nursery/Kindergarten through Grade 12. Directions - on Rt 211,2 miles west of Sperryvtlle. For information call 540-9879212. Apr. 26: 'MoicMto Mantai* Morel Mushroom Event at Smokehouse Meadery. 1-10 pm. 30$ admittance indudes: tastes of mead, morels cooked up every hour or so. a great roots music lineup induding the Merkles, Medicine Wind. Chesham Creek, and the Hillbilly Gypsies, morel paraphernalia and possibly morels for take away(depends on harvest). The crowning of the Merkle King and Queen' will also take place as the evening is finishing. Call John Hallberg at (540) 987-3194. Apr. 27: Relay for Ufe Fundraiser Washington Baptist Church will host a Relay tor Lite Fundraiser on Sunday. April 27. from 6.-00 pm. to 7:15 pm. This event will feature the group "Heart of Praise" from Culpeper Baptist Church and Brian Ross from Reynolds Memorial Baptist Church. The whole family will enjoy this program as there will be a puppet show and skits along with a variety of musical styles (southern gospel, contemporary and old hymns). Refreshments will be available following the performance. For more information you may call the Church Office at 675-3336. Apr. 27: Sleuthing at Griffin Tavern Join us on Sunday for an evening of mystery and sleuthing starting at 6 p.m. Put on your best detective hat and join us for a 1920s Cocktail Party including a murder and a cast of suspects. Can you ask the right questions and get the answer to whodunit?? Make your reservations now. 540-675-3227 And check out our website for all upcoming events at www.griffintavem.com may & % lappaiaiinocK ■■aa wwnc Rappahannock Free clinic will be open on May 7 and May 21 at the County Health Department on Main Street in Washington. For more information call the Fauquier Free Clinic at 540-347-0394. May 9: The Blue Ridge Chorale of Culpeper The Blue Ridge Chorale of Culpeper, under the direction of Virginia Erwin will present its Spring Concert at The Theatre in Washington on Friday. May 9. at 8 p.m. The theme of this concert is “A tribute to Unsung Heroes’, a theme suggested by the Remembrance Day celebrations in Culpeper on April 18.19. and 20 this year. This program will repeat on Sunday. May 11. at 4 p.m. at St. Luke's Lutheran Church in Culpeper. Ticket prices for adults are $10. Families of two adults and any number of children over 5 years of age can obtain a family pass tor $25. Tickets and into at (540) 675-3502 or www.brcsings.com May 16: The Fourth Annual Rappahannock Evening View Rappahannock County Conservation Alliance (RCCA) is hosting the Fourth Annual Rappahannock Evening View. This event recognizes Rappahannock's recent conservation easement donors and benefits the Rappahannock County Farmland Preservation Program. This year the event will be held at Caledonia Farm -1812. the home of Phil Irwin, and will begin at 6:00 p.m. Open seating is $125/per person though sponsorship tables tor a party of ten are available tor $3,500. $2,500 or $1.500. Join us for a lovely evening and silent auction while supporting land conservation in Rappahannock. For further information, contact the RCCA office at 540-987-9118. May 17: Got Purpose? Got Passion? Ki Arts will be offering an exciting workshop entitled “Creating Purpose in your Life and Work" on Saturday, May 17. from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The workshop will be facilitated by Alaina Love Cugnon, president of Purpose Linked Consulting and Ki Arts Board member. This interactive and reflective session is designed to help professionals create a better connection between who they are and how they express purpose and passon through their work and in their personal lives. It’s an excellent program for anyone in transition that is seeking a more fulfilling work and life experience. The workshop process employs stories as a central tool to explore individual purpose and its outward expression as passion. This year the workshop will include a brand new, innovative instrument developed by Purpose Linked Consulting called The Passion Profiler. This is an online facility designed to identify and measure archetypes of passion and link them with ideal work roles. Each participant will have access to the instrument and will receive a 25 page comprehensive report as part of the workshop. Normally $325, this special Ki Event will be available to participants for the discounted price of $150. To register, or for more information, contact the Ki Arts office on (540) 987 3164. Limited scholarships are available. May 26: Pet Registration The next monthly spay and neuter trip arranged by the Rappahannock Animal Welfare League (RAWL) is set for May 28. RAWL, asks that pet owners register for the trip no later than May 26 Just drop in at the shelter in Amissville to register and pay for the tnp Costs are extremely low; for those needing help with the dollars, there is a “scholarship" sort of program available. Call the shelter any morning of the week, including Sundays, for more information. 540-937-3283.

Relay for Life teams prepare for 10th anniversary The Flint Hill Voluntwr Fire Department is having a Yard Sale Saturday April £& starting at 8 a.m. If you are doing stunt* spring cleaning and find some good, usable items that you no lunger need, consider donating these items to help the Fire Department raise tunds. Tb have your donated goods picked up. call &i5-4ti?3 or <575-1000 and arrangements will be made. The 10th anniversary of the Rappahannock County Relay for Lite is coming up! Opening ceremonies for the relay begin at 4 p.m. on May IT. with the event running through May 18. The Flint Hill teams are organized and are plunning hind raisers. The Flint Hill United Methodist Church Tfaun will sponsor a breakfast May 3 at the Flint Hill Fire Hull, beginning at 8 u.m. The Settle s Store Faith Warriors team plans to have a bake sale and flower sale on Saturday; May FUnt Httx Leah DeLong and Ester Settle (540) 675-J252 flmthillnews^comcast.net 10, starting at 8 a.m. A car wash will take place from 12' 3 p.m. at Settles Store. Rappahannock residents have participated in the Relay for Life since the mid 1090s when we first joined forces with Fauquier County. In 1999 we brought the Relay to Rappahannock County. This has been a tremendous' ly successful event for raising funds for the American Cancer Society. During each Relay those who lost the buttle are remembered and can cer survivors are honored and given ;ui opportunity to shun* their powerful testimonies. The first yeur our county participated. we were the top fiimi raiser per capita in the !i-state Mid Atlantic division and we were seventh in the nation! Rappahannock residents continue to be generous. Last year contributions amounted to over $91,000 and we ranked second in the state. The money raised is used tor patient sennit's, cancer education, prevention, early detection, cancer advocacy. college scholarships tor survivors of childhood cancer, and fiir research. The ACS has played a role in milestone cancer research including bone marrow transplant, the PAP test, mammography; and drag development such us Giecvec mid Tammdtin. The ACS has actually tunded 40 Nobel Prize winning cancer researchers. .lust in case we don't get a column in next week. birthdays for the rest of the month are: Athenu Bvwaters April 22. Whitney Matthews April 24. Ernie Crane Apnl 28. and Jack Jenkins April JO. Check out 21 Crows m Flint Hill. They art' open for business uow,.. understand they’ve got some yummy scones and a good selectiort of wines and cheeses. Community, this is Yl H R column! PU*use send or call in news items to us and we will help you spnnul the word about community businesst»s. events of interest anti personal news. I Nilan appointed I officer at Virginia Tech Flint Hill resident James Nilan has been appointed I Virginia Tech's Regimental Executive Officer of its 80Q*member Corps of Cadets for his upcoming senior year. Associated with the U S. Manne Carps, he is a political science major, with minors in leadership and history, and an alumnus of Wakefield Country Day School. He will attend Officers Candidate School in Quantico later this year. Richard Brady 675-3754 richardbradyltf juno.com Forgetting stuff I didn’t intend to write an article about “senior moments," although that feeling is pretty universal among those of us who have seen more than a few decades come and ja But, ante of •. this forgetfulness is starting to aggravate me. t always said that when 1 retired t was going to get a real estate license, learn to read music and take piano lessons. Since we now huve more real estate ugents than cows in Rappuhannock. that no longer seems like u good idea. But, I should huve followed through with the music, at least the learning how to reud purt. What's that got to do with forgetfulness ’ Here's what: 1 was putting u play list together the other day. That's a list of* songs and tunes to play for a certain event. Since I can’t read a bit of music, I have to depend un my memory Now, I can write the words down, und even if I forget them, there they ore in black and white. But, if I have forgotten the melody, 1 um in a lot of trouble. I can sit there and fool with the words and the guitar for awhile, und sometimes. some of it will come back, and other tunes it's like drilling for water in a dry hole. It just won’t come bock to me. And the incidents of that an* increasing. And you an* saying, well, why didn't you make sumk> tapes or recordings of those tunes? I appreciate your help, but that’s Wind of like somebody asking you, when you are looking tor your pocket knife, “Where did you lose it?" If I knew when* I lost it, I would go get it. And. if I knew I was going to forget the tunes, 1 would have made a recording. But, I never thought I would forget them, so, I didn’t record them. Simple as that. Now, they ure gone. Herefor Disease Think that's bad? Have you heurd about the dreaded nerefor disease? That is unother malady that seems to strike us when we least expect it. Here's an example of how this one works. I was reading the paper the other day, and decided I needed a cup of coflee in order to make sense of the super delegate situation. So, 1 wander into the kitchen. There, my bride is making cookies. So, I get one, or two, and go back to reading the paper. 1 sit down, get comfortable, start to eat the first cookie, and realize I didn't get my coffee. So. back to the kitchen, and the phone rings, and it's somebody about the (fill in the blank, here). 1 finish the conversation ami go back to my paper, and 1 still have no coffee. This is a first or second degree case of herefor disease, so named, because you go somepluce to get something you wanted. and when you get there, you have forgotten whut .you are "here for." Don't let this happen to you. I understand thut good diet. regular exercise, and an ounce of two of premium distilled spirits every duy, will help keep the symptoms of heretbr disease from getting so bad. I'm still working on it. and. at my age. one out of three ain't all that bad. Until next time, in ease you have forgotten. it's time to get vour taters in the ground. Ckdarbrkar, Amissvu.lk, VA l111!* choice I t acres f vvonvlctl parcel is locates! near several I arije r acreage farms Rolling InlK streams am! pleasant mountain views, t in mmantie rums of an <>li! lot cabin still 'tarn! on tin property Hits is the tclcal countn parcel tor tout vice kern! home or hum 1m»\. Alan Zuschla# 540-270*8150 Horseshoe Hollow, Washington, VA Beautiful 50 acre pared in area of larger farin'- am) estate;*. Streams, stone walls, met views, trails am! open ftclels. Per He t tor farm, vineyard, or private wed-end retreat. Several ideal home locations. I oca teal minutes awa\ from the charming villages ot Wishmuton and Hint Hill. S.WJHM'. Alan /uaehla^ 540-270-K150 Castle Mtn Farm, Casti^:ton, VA Spectacular 'ponMn.in estate on 2'M acre:* with outst.uulnn; panoramic views of the Blue Ridice Mountain!*, I iclds, orchards streams .end forests combined with vlv.im.itie front,me on the Thornton Riser offer out"t.indiin; fishing, bo.irme, nilfutt and hunting <ontemporun s bedtoom home. S.t.WSJHH). Alan /umrhlaic 540-270-S150 Oasis Vinf^xrd, Hi'me, VA HW 4CTe> With Ml. Hlllt.llll \ lew \ <>l'' .lele'e III 'MIH:'. r.tHKt Mj.tt pruduetiuii etiten.miiiiciit t.u tilt\ I tenth toeuim home » 4 Ixtln hiihs, I ' 1 wills, 4.tin pl.it e\ turnul lietjuj 4iu) timing rmm, hutiil' ritunt. ree t■ »mi, nHit'e. I trwer level »ti itiijjt an* I J ear etrite I a rut, remit e. .wimmiii.t pool. Sepir.ite I Kiln » mm i-m si h.mse 54,“>l i.i *)n • L>nn Wiley >40-25.1-7441 Superb dcMiin brmiii the outdoors m (mni e'.f'. diree tl«>n with Mews of tie ids, forests.. .tnd the blue Ktditt f!u> serene .mil i timing ’ hedtooiii, ' Leith hoiisi ■ .ft si tl'fes ii the perteet weekend v--v.ipi With streams tnd mountain trails *ur tit s tnd urb.iiii i levram e on the inside,- there can be no i ’the r dcMin.itu >o si. t H i Alan /itHchlaj; M0-270-Hl?U Brandy Mill Farm, Nkthfrs, VA Itor^tuis \ ifturwn tiirmhovi-v with >Jram.inc tn*tifcMjv <'ii the ltuv*u.» Ki'i.i inJ ■itimmiiv* ikh' m ( Mil Rj^. Wl.HTnt tn tin >litn.imi< mIi \itnni.tl l*"»rk. rim Ix'diit) fullv tenm itul ; Ixvlr mm. > Kith bimn mi ~<i .u.rc> it,ts tiimi.il uunfvnx hi ’lil '• x; met trontsugc, 4 mill ni f. «irv iiii«, r ’ 1! n 'Hint; u 1 n nil.mik SJ >1 H HHMt \Un /.u»ehl.»g 540-2TO-8150 Ridckvikw Lank., Washington, VA Ruck W4.IU, pirv;lim* Mruni'. .mil wniitin^ p ith<* traverse thi- lii'd'. I>1 .life' Nunicfuus hulilcn tk»•* ire nestled anx>ne mature -.t uuK ut IukKumhI itnl C'cr^rctn tuev Stellar viutkwcsKih vHw- uf l )l.f R.ij. MmiiUjltl trum the peak ut thi' In .mtitiil l.iiul l iinre (.4 ae res $<>‘)'tl #lt * ' it I * i »< re pi if i n ill !ut » I't-rUm Amy Timber!* >40-V87 -iM>feR Tic.er Vajjjky, Washington, VA Till', tul <> (ire p<ii"vcl S.rs trnnfi^i m fhv River jtu.) jfiorv)* level' <im' iHi Miriniiniinit; trwivle. \ppri ''i'll I' >r i -4 liiihi h >m h m>Ii ih <, t Inert' tv loe.ltevl uirhm CiW \v jikme .list m* e *r fin ut \\ .nil its nunafnis etlUrie' :nn) thi S ’>4~J X »i Howie Swann 540-52T K'ist> i 1 Hill Pr”P !l >« l! ■ ittt> ,W2l Hiihh:n V\uj;y Farm, Htian, VA I .Icy.H't nfiun fiwt I H(>i K iii.ini if IViHisv yi >mplvtv h iviiif iuil im! opainici) in i biitn «imi, 4.** lutlis, (• hrvpl ii i s Immis. lu'lii’t. .uni nfliir outhiilM 'i'•'f' ii ri 'nf Km ii! p.in.un . mi h'iU.hkIv pi .iih! 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College prep program sending more students to schools BY Matt Pklkey Kappahtutnwk News Staff Writer More students at Rappahannock High School are pursuing education after graduation day according to figures provided by the school's college propitiation program. In a survey of the doss of -005, about 52 percent of those who responded said they hud enrolled in college or trade school the full after graduation. For the class of 2007. that number jumped to just under 7b percent. Rappahannock Principal Robyn Puryeur said thut teachers. counselors and more advanced courses likely played a role in the increase. “When you have the combination of oil those things* you're going tu have more col* lege opportunities for children." she smd. But the survey results may churt the success of one program in particular — Next Step, which was luunched at Rappahannock High School in .January -005. The program is a collaboration between the Headwaters Foundation, a local education nonprofit, and Rappahannock public schools. ft was funded ortgi* nally through a grant from the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation, but since 21)07 hits operated on donations and a portion of the county education budget. “It really helps the kids figure out whut kind of school they want. what kind of schools are available that they might not have cunsid* ered and which schools fit their needs.-* Puryear said. Through the program, director Miranda Hope and college guide Lauren Ross huve hosted financial aid workshops, week-long college %,r if5 AttANftOCft &3TATt SOUIKfiS VV.t>lu(ijiK'«l. V,\ 15*01*;” i i:V 5 years newt lust csitsuit' (lit? yfilter ot Hint Hill. .'PR, Z&A. »• *• K i\'\! Otfrrnd .it SA’S.vW.OO ItivluvU's om'-v.ii tmt oittsuh' stery*’ t»uiUtin$. Rappahannock Farmhouse Built ut the peutv I 'W’s. and otntvotlv fotutgt restored. Features two-stot ie>, v^lil rooms. ot'^nml floors. piaster walls, amt stone tbumiatum. Pfumbtnu amt electro: upptmlvd to meet codes tvventv acres on pietutesv|ue Foddurstack Road. lust outside the village of Flint Hill Ottered at ywti.lHK) do fttssibie Jlnutn iUK at Maw market rahr*! Vltwm! Shmrt. flitch Zlndat BroKw, GBI ABB Tnah Bartholomew tjutcntf i aupi aatastat* com Agant Buyer BroMaraga tinea IMS TtMUtit*Wrthttn*.m - *<*.»*•«►•** •vcW(•»«-«<»*t ^ " . www >acpan«nnccKtaaHutiwmifraB,—| u«;. ’:. mm i ;«£§• ; 1 e • . '•' ; '®§L *_ - '* l % S *. -j£A- 2 ' $ 3 A *? r jAgfjgigjfii ‘iMSr1" ! 'K ■ mmmi boot camps'* and taken 35U students on trips to a total of 45 school campuses. Hope said the first hurdle for students is often Vmutionul." '‘They don't think of themselves as college material.'* she said. She said that campus visits have been particularly effective in inspiring kills to pursue school. “That has been one of the number one ways to get a student to think about going to school, is to take them there and show them thut the students on campus look a lot like the students at Rappahannock County High School.'* she said After that, the students foce an “information burner.'* Hope said. They don't know how to schools or get money to help pay for them. For that. Hope and Ross help applicants navigate loans, grunts and scholarships. “Our mission is just to help each kid find the path that's right for them.'* Hope said. She said that path could be college, trade school or a Racowhannoc* N*ws Staff Phcta/MWt Ptlhty Next Step College Guide Lauren Ross talks with students about entrance exams at Lord Fairfax Community College. professional pursuit, noting that she is just as thrilled when a student gets into Lord Fairfax Community College as she is when one gets into a four-year school. “I just want to help them take their dream and turn it into a plan." she said. The greatest increase in students pursuing higher education has come among first-generation students attending four-year colleges. The percentage of students attending tour-year schools far the first time in their families more than quadrupled between 20Q5 and 2007. Hope said that Next Step has focused on students who come from families in which no one has pursued higher education, but she has been able to provide help to all students who want it. Ttn always shooting for 100 percent* she said. “That doesn't mean every child should go to school, but 1 want every kid to have a plan.* E-mail th« reporter at mpvlkvy<@tim#t)papvnicvm. Congratulations Richard! Congratulations are in order tor one of our treelunce photographers. Richard Lykes of Flint Hill. Richard was the lucky winner of the March drawing at the Middle Street Gallery. The Gallery is giving away one piece of art each month to visitors who enter the rattle to help celebrate their 25th anniversary Richard is thrilled to have the oil painting “Summer Sky** by local artist Barbara Heile. The Gallery is located next to the Inn at Little Washington, their hours are Friday. Saturday and Sunday hum 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Stop by and enter the rattle. Who knows, you just might be the lucky winner tor April. Birthdays to celebrate neat week are Darlene Moore on Wednesday. April 23 and Sandra Gourley on Wednesday April 30. Well are you kidding cue? You haven't marked your cal' endur tor the 30th Annual Fodders tack 10-K race that will take place on Saturday April 19; Get out your pen and circle that date in red on your calendar. This is one off Rappahannock County's most hallowed traditions each year. Better do it now before you even finish reading this column. Also Washington Baptist Church will be having their annual Spring Event Fund raiser on Saturday; April 19; and everyone is invited to drop by; A Grandma's Attic (indoor yard sake* and.,bake sale will beaut at &30 aan in the Fellowship Hall A Hamburger and Hot Dug lunch will be available from tO a.m. to 1 p.m. This “Mary’s Little Shop” is open in Woodville Our dwp*>i*t sympathy is extended to the family of Mr. tiwrjir P. Beurd who passed away recently in Culpeper Regional Hospital, the same hospital ho hoi pod in founding many years ago. His late wife was the former Lorraine Weaver, native born and raised in Boston. Also condolences go out to Elder Wayne Richards and his family upon the passing of his brother. Paul of Stanley. The Salem Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department wishes to thank each and every one who came out Saturday for their sausage' and pancake dinner The continued support is greatly appreciated. We'd like to remind everyone that this month is observed as “Crime Awareness Month" and it l>e hooves each of us to do anything we can. prayer is number one issue, to curb crimes that exist daily. Mrs. Loretta Brady, who retired from Rappahannock High School Cafeteria in February, was joined by friends ut the Cracker Barrel Restaurant for a luncheon. Mrs. .James Nicholson of Cnstleton Ford Road has reopened her business “Mary's Little Shop" in Woodville for the season. The welcome mat is out to her old customers and she is looking forwurd to new ones. Mr. and Mrs. Law relict' Horner of Cnionville were recent guests of the Mary Tharp family on Aaron Mountain Hoad. Mrs. Carolyn Frigalai of Fairfax was s Sunday guest of her parents. Mr. and Mrs. J R. IVyton on Clover Acres. Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Bragg and son Matthew of Culpeper were Sunday guests in the iVregory home on Cnstleton Fort! Road. Members and friends of Massanova Church enjoyed Boston Mari® F. Atkina 987-8802 a wwks revival which closed on Tuesday evening. Miss Terry Richards of Luray spent the weekend here with Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Dodson of Salem Way Miss Carley Jones, a sophomore at Culpeper High School, was granted the honor of appearing in the “Academic Spotlight* tor this week. Birthday greetings for the week go out to Ronnie Cubbage on Monday; Turn Tharp on Tuesday; Mrs. Margaret Komar celebrating her 86th on Thursday; Dennis Mason celebrates on Saturday; Jessica Shaw and niece Patty Doty both share Sunday, fur adding another year; with Miranda Shaw claiming Tuesday the 15th ns her day. May our gracious Lord grant many more such days to each of you. Belated wedding anniversary wishes go out to Doug and Putty Doty and Frank and Sue Loane. Mr. and Mrs. James Reletord of Scrabble Road 4 continue to announce and beam with joy over the arrival of their little great grandson. Connor Baker Jenkins, born to Mr. and Mrs. Jamie Jenkins two months ago. Ihrayers continued to be coveted for those on our sick list with the names of Dennis Mason and Margie Jenkins to be addl'd. In support of our Rappahannock Seniors we’d like to remind our readers of their lwike and yard sale t6 l»e held Sat unlay. April 26. firoip 9 a.m. to 1 p.m, at 21 j Quicke Mart, just past Rappahannock Farmers Cooo. Jan ClattertxjcK 675-333S jclattertHick® event is btfiodt held on the same day as the annual Fodderstack Race. All proweds will go to the Church's General Fund. For more information you may call the Church Office at 6753336. Belated wedding anniversary wishes go out to Paul and Cucie Baldwin of Washington. They celebrated it on Tuesday. April 15. Quote for the wedc By Lisa Beamer Lite is not measured fey the number 'of breaths we take, but by die moments that take our breath away Give me a call with your Washington News at 540675-3336.

Obituaries Charles Wesley Leake ,Washington resident Charles Wesley Leaks. •A of Washington. Virginia |W Monday April 14, 2008 HA Warren Memorial Mr. Leake was bom March 20. 1943 in Richmond. VA fie was a fife Jong member of the Chester Gap Volunteer Fixe Department. Surviving are his wife Mary Ann Bruce Leake of Washington; one son John Leake and wife Lin* of Stanley VA; and a granddaughter Grade. Memorial contributions may be made to Chester Gap Volunteer Fire Dept.. 42 Waterfall Rd. Chester Gap, VA 22643 ATTN; Tbdd Brown or to Washington Fire and Rescue. PO. Ron 238 Washington VA 22747. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Arthur Ziehm Jr. Amissvilie resident Arthur Ziehm. Jr. beloved husband - and father. departed this life on April 13. 2008 at the age of 8T at the Countryside Hume for Adults in Pratts. Virginia. He was bom in New York. NY on November 18. 1020. Mr. Ziehm was a WWU veteran serving in the Army as a communication sergeant from 19391948. During that time he served in Panama and Europe. After 30 years at the Voice of America as a communication engineer, he retired in 1985. An avid ham radio enthusiast, he communicated with other operators all over the world. He was a member of Amissville Baptist Church. He was a devoted family naan and was dearly loved by those who knew him. He is survived by his loving wife of 82 years. Dorothy Ziehm. a daughter. Adrienne Silvey of Amissville. a son. Richard Ziehm of Turlock. CA and five grandchildren. Memorial services were held at Amissville Baptist Church. Memorial contributions may be made to Amissville Baptist Church. PCX Box 158, Amissville. VA. 20108. Religious Notes The AaianilW United Methodist Women will be holding their annual Big Spring Yard Sale, rain or shines on Friday April 25. from 9 am.-2 p.m. and Saturday April 25. from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Hot do|p» and drinks also available. We thank you in advance for turning your dollars into good deeds by supporting thi* event, so come on out and find a bargain! Questions, contact Sarah Boelte 9878619. Spenryvillc United Methodist Church* Sperry ville will have an evening of bluegxasa ami , ICVt»pel musk Saturday April 2b, at 7 p.m. Featured groups are the Country Troubadours and Frank Riley and friends. Everyone is welcome. For more information, call Duane Siler at 703-3S62063. Maranatha Baptist Church at 13077 Lee Highway. Amissville will be holding a spring revival beginning Sunday; April 27 through May 2. Evangelist Mark Rogers from Anchorage. Alaska will be the guest speaker. Special singing each night from Evangelist Rogers and wife Lis. Service time will be 10 a m. Sunday morning and 6:30 Sunday night. Monday through Friday at 7:30 p.m. each night. Nursery provided, everyone welcome. For more information call Pastor Albert Payne at 540-9878730. Thornton's Gap Regular Baptist Church. Spenryville will have a revival starting April 23 through May 2 at 7 p.m. The guest speaker will be Dr. Wayne Thompson from Rochelle. A HEARTOFQOLV tK Xttmery tf Rcytr tteU HmAam April ilk. mr-April t% 20QS A hturt tfftlU tttft/tid ^timy Twt ktutipU tytt tt mt $td ktit my kttrt tt pttrt Hr emit t*Xt* tkt h* Qtd kMttrym W tt Utrt mt JtX4> LMJ4 I jm rmw* if f Hurt tf mt w**i mtAym tkt Ary kt itilttlytm ktmt Tt ttmtyt# U h ■Jmyttttm Tt ttktry Mif tf Hit put Tt tkttt itw *W*/w* >M< mtmmy mil tlmmyi tut {jttu hu itrtt /*ytttt* Itrt , (Am Am*, Mm A tuuly Find your new home KutbAtuv, A Ntm MO-675‘3349 Nno» Va. Everyone is welcome. National Day of Prayer Observances The National Day of Prayer is right around the corner: please join us in prayer for our country at one or all of these local observances. Wednesday: April 30. Culpeper H. S. Auditorium from &3Q p.m. to 8:4S p.m. Thursday: May 1. Culpeper Courthouse Lawn from noon to 1 p.m. In case of rain, held at Thursday May 1. Culpeper Methodist Church from 74fc30 p.m. For more information, contact Theresa Light. Novum Baptist Church at Washington Baptist Church would like to invito alt the children to their annual Vacation Bible School, co-sponsored by Trinity Episcopal Church and Washington Baptist Church the week of June 23-2? from 9 a.m. to noon . Mark your calendar now and plan to attend. For more information call the church at 540675-3330. tmpiriny Tftmifftm by Randy Mintar DEATH IN ALL ITS FACES The grieving process may take a year, but circumstances surrounding death greatly mtluence the course of bereavement Those exposed to unexpected death are likely to find grieving more severe and dtfiicult to manage Oriel may be less intense alter a prolonged illness impending death and to say their farewells The death of a very old person after a long, productive tile is rarely mourned as intensely as the death of a child, which causes more emotional stress than even the loss of a spouse. Family and friends of grieving individuals should take the circumstances surrounding the death of a loved one into account when planning a service and funeral The grieving process is an extraordinarily individual one Many factors come into play when faced w ith the loss of a loved one At MOSER FUNERAL HOME, we are here to assist you during the difficult time We are there to assist you as little or as much as you require when determining the details of the commemorative service Contact us at (540) M7-M.ll We will arrange a confidential meeting and tour of out facility at 2" Broadview Ave . Warrenton Wir urr hr it for you "t'hr w«»/iny ol ihr newborn m/wn/ n minv/ei/ with thr i/irge for tht lirtkl " /anreliMv Come celebrate! tt is* time tor this* year's Community Conversation on Agtng. a public (brum tor citizens and organizations in Rappuhanuock County. This* two-way conversation is* an opportunity lor the community including older adults, their families and all concerned with senior equality of life and services - to hear about progress* and provide feedback on senior neeiis and issues. With the older population of Rappahannock rtsmg at an even faster rate than other parts of the state, many local residents have been talking about how this community will be able to help meet their needs as they aye. That question actually gave rise to the Aging Together Partnership, which will hold its fourth annual Community Conversation on ..Vging on April 'J4. The theme of this years conversation is Celebrating the Value of Seniors to Our Community. The guest speaker at this year's Conversation will be Norman Metzger, current president of Carntol Hill Village. who will share the storv of one community's success in forming a grassroots organisation founded by local residents to support one another as they grow older. The birth of Capital Hill Village started with Geoff Lewis' realisation that he didn't want what happened to his mother to happen to him. The longtime Capitol Hill resident's mom had a difficult end-oflifo experience with assisted-living facilities - she catted them “geriatric boarding schools* - and Lewis. $5. was seeking wmrttung better for hit* own “jmlden veur^*.'* Morwivwt hi* wtuitwi to stay in hit* comfortable house. “surrounded by the people and in the commumty t love.'* It was* thinking about how to do this and reading a timely AARP mujiuzme article that led to hie discovery of a Boston-bused organisation. Beacon Hill VlUajte. that helps people remain in their hornet* at* they a$ce. “That's for me.“ he thought. The innovative Village model pioneered lirst in Boston's Beacon Hill ororinated with neighbor?* who like Lew it* wanted to jrrow old in familiar surround' irqts and to make that possible for others, even after transportation and household chores became difttcult or dangerous. The core concept of the Village is that, for a yearly foe. members can call a telephone number to receive assistance or plan activities while remaining in their own homes. Though volunteers of all ages provide some services that are included in a yearly foe t for example, “look-in1* services, planned transportation. computer holp). othor sorv" liko homo car** or a roofer, roquiro an addition - al ooat. An important part of tho program i» that Villas hiroe* s»talT who not only book volunteer* and sorvico providor?* for tho mombor but will follow up with that mrrnbrr to asM*os*!« how tho sorvico was» porfortnod. Following tho Boacon Hill load. Lowia idontlin'd a Stroup of liko~mindod noqchbors* liko Norman Motsiivr who both doairod to prolong a litos>tylo thoy pric'd and to bottor urpnn use their later years, -The enthusiasm of those lir*t meetings was extraordinury.“ says Lewts. amt the group quickly evolved into a board w tiling to take on the challenge of creating a now kind of enterprise. The Village vumvpt has now taken oft' across the country, anti though most of* these grassroots orgunC nations have grown up tn more urban areas, some rural areas are considering; how such a model might work for them Rappahannock is certainly a different community than Capitol KUL but the spirit of cooperation that has been the key to success in the city certainly abounds here as well, and there may well be ideas that could be adapted from the Village model that would have value here. The work of the Rappahannock County Elder Care Coalition Team and Aging Together's regional committees wilt be highlighted including such issues as caregiver support and transportation. Participants will then break into groups to dis cuss contributions ut senior's to our community. This will be followed by trun's portation focus jrroups facilitated by staff of the Re&rional Cummmun As a special feature this* year. Bonnie Vermillion will lead participant!* in Ledbed Me thin! (TLM> exercises*. The Ledbed Me thud is a them peutic exercise amt movement program that uses tfentle physical therapy motions done to music to increase r»n*ie of motion, and improve body alignment. flexibility and strength. It is intended to Details Community Conversation on Agingt Thursdays Aprti 24 Time; Registration at 9 iQ, tQ a.m. to t QQ p.m. Piece: The Link in Sperryvtlle Hosted by: Aging Together Guest speaker: Norman Metzger. Capital Hill Village be tun and can be done seated, standing. or in a pool. Ms. Vermillion is cur^ rently a Tt.M instructor at The Powell Wellness Center and Culpeper Baptist Retirement Community, Additional teatures will include Wagjritt" Tads tX>*rs Therapy; Castletoa Volunteer Fire and Rescue to show and sell their Ut«Ssavin* reflective sums: a v are-a van demonstration: a showing of Hichurd Lyke's Kappahannock picturvis during lunch: ttnd harp music by Beth Levivk during lunch. Lunch will be provided alon* with information about local resources* tor older persona. The community is* invited to come to Community Conversation on (VifttiK on Aon l U4 to learn more about the Village model and to hear about all of the successes and new services that have grown out of the A*nntf Together Partnership over the past year. KSVIV are requested but not required. For more information contact April Holmes at the Acting Together Regional Office at r>4t)M^>t;4orv Cvki im. 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Fhlls* break fra*rite bonetm. but they can a Is**' cause brain. mus*cle am! nerve damu*a\ all of w hich r\>f* the ehlerly of mdepemfc'nce am! comfort. The Center tells* us* that tails* can be prevented. am! has* publi**hed several cimh" hue** K*r reducing the chance of taUmjc. both for individual seniors* am! tor the ounmu nitie**. Tl» find out what kind of programs* work. re**enrvhers* examinee! rtrateinee* from all over the work!. am! found *omdthat were' particularly effect ive; * Strenjrthemnif and baitttxw Ixkte tur chi ami yv^E«c mxtwr* Ikwp thctr beUunv^. particularly m .Vxitvn cv>mmut\Atw» whw tux cht »< » UHetutw ct\t«cvplux** urtKtKw^ b> all -exce**- Son up (cmx v>i‘ th%w «UKinmt arts* ct«\ Sp vK>n«p by pw^lifv npjttvrxUxH*^ wf thiftr «utv Ami ab»Ut,>c -vtwl s^pcuevr wntoprs* ux tK«* cvHUxtrv arv m*w wt(i«v Uyf th«pm. » iVtwtxU icwd h^xttK aimi pwxvntwn mt\kx> wn.H’r* much fee**** Ixketv tv* tivU Atui. whm tt»y vk> tUlL rwtvivw th*e whmt wf u^Kiry. I'hc nww wvycht wn tttxvi tv«vk’*v* thrtt arv frtrwsaeii by a tivlL th»e maw hfa?bf they are tear and break. ^enaxrc even vxkier v»«e(*v can !%ndWantly tmprv’ve their health by kwwxgr eweea we^fht. iW »tudy sdvnwevl t beet m twv> nwn with ^rurmtivant arthntia. the vixtterenve between exm* wntmxutvf tv* walk ami wne b»'m*r cvvntinevl tv* a wheelchair wtv« the ditlerence m thetr respective weight. • IVvaient hnme vv^atiwse t««i etmunatee ohrtacWe that emta* tn|w “tw?e«s* «* mvvre'*' ** true when taking vtivk «f the hmut ure ami clutter in rvvvme* uccupied by wtiiwrsk Mew nuirht be a (cv***vl time In give away saune nf the* extra hirtuture that make* it turret tv* get arvHiml ttV alw a geaxd hlea tv* awrnt aettiag thing* an atairwayrv even a» a remimler tv* take %Kv*m up ur vkavrv !»taux KM ml a nearly table* H*r that tainwee. * Adequate hnme lighttag is* avanetimea a dilemma R\r th*e*e uf us* wanting In mnwtrw »o*r|ty. s«»irv tKttl »tourwtmv «ctkmw»» tktvl wmBwa^ uwwi arvoe* «uv w*tt£4&. «ml W«w (Kwr K* \v*wrvuvf n^tKt tkht» ot% twnr KHyttv* Atid in * Axuidtft^r ntiJky s^u*ttum» «tm tmpurtant »«»t» m tall |>rvmtK«v fivtftt dT wuNrv «Nr«,w ^.4tvn up um wur rw4f tar um^ tan estet*»wn fewtMrr tv* dxnn w«r *Vittv*r^*» vvha met> want tv ttidt a vvnmpvr rtefettxvtr for Mp, Try tv* rvaM K'tvUy www wur vthUx^r tv* vk> wrtiPtt rhwrw. Suwrtum>«v u»pru*«l w^utpmimt wtll »tK>wt w»v* tv* wtntmvM* tv* *k> RMint«*u*niw taetfot that rvquuv wxvrvtmat tv*« «nd h»t«UK^ Invwtjjc^tif thww tutk tv* iwr whuch mep uwiy tvrwu. • Evtv*vttt*v*r* is fosjr tv* fott prt'wnUutv Knvwrupv rWhw* tv* pMtkipats in «*mmunit v prugmnMV DrtmWvl rwHkrws for mmmunitfos cuni fonutfos <mn bs found unhnr at www wfo^nw/Wip^ ptvwnimpfivlK tf w« * ru /itmtty mrrtbrr mtmM (tktt fimfttqe mvanrs fo htrtf* MtMNkttn nmnir Aat^A vumt tmfcprwdm% mntarf AlkAta*4 S***m£& Spbwt Admttlr ttl #Ar ftnpptt AttnnnrA - ftantdnn (VmmMW(t Srrrtrw* tAmt *v» *'Vf»*vr **# 5-ftK 7V Ktt^ttAnnmrA Aj&nte H^Arr #rt*m » ink ny? itii^et #** tm^rmr <fm*t»iy *y /i/r /hr fAr pt^wtntnm mf tdtfor tni**tt& 7b fimi i**4t morr mW 54tMf75*AVt/ or (tstl tutr HVA stir **# Aging Together Annual Regional meeting April 1 / •Sfc*WO»f gaest? tSvTcnfv Stvitv Nf'twfv*/- KU\i ^*«v^ G*i*4&*i* Sd >Sv<t «W lEfwc fk’lvtvt W" tke WX*ed *A*A«w« nviMfu*^ TV Atuxu^t mwtm^t wlf the Aging t^wtiwr Ceervhoatxng OMndt will Nf Mki «n Th«r«dittjt Apnl IT. hem at the C\tt|w^«r Uhr^nt !^t«t guests kkKkW \trpnm CVtegate Etl Svt'tt Anvl Stats Senatv*r EkW Houck. wV* mil be Norntmt for thwr im«te»w m Mwtnt^r Omrrdi Awrttite^ fouw&^ fo wtppMrt the Ttgether PHrttwr»ht|v Afae nrwwnt will be Rhse Ktetda. Program D»rwi«t Cv«ttw\m^ nArtmr?>hi|H» for Older AtiKut» v*f the Rulert Wvetl Johnson IFbundation i RWJF\ which provides gmnt »u)^ert tv> the Aging tlttsether pwrtrer^Kip. Fviwi tttff iMtMsurt e «h* (wwiinl by kceu mvemnentK. nwvprofits cum private industry t\«nmentintf on the ?\e mefal Kent atki state cwlfohoration. Me. Boltin netted. “The Aging Together Partnership ami the state ttfVtr^nia haw ivet set a new standard (hr hew states ami atntmumties can work together to meet the needs* of olvfor rniuttn over the fonit term. No other state ha* made the commitment hot now nvany are tonkin*? to the partnership as a new way of doing business in the hiture.** The meeting will include reports on local and regional successes of the past year as well as a review of the partnership work plan lor the coming year A special topic for the mw'tinir t* %H*p- AARPij IXvtvK^i ttV FUU «c«wtnpiM(Etv nrnit^t tMutwwl ‘t\’***h*r Amtvr wtU db*c\kt<t» th«* rve%t*v*v*l «un^«uien W prwmM*^ t#«»» tv» AHvy\it%KK? ^vK%htx Kmtth mr« for aU i\wmt«npv thi» (ttuuMt nwf>n»Mt t» Of*** K' aU »artn*V9ht|k w»?wAmi Ail v*tt«*v* «*i un buUvbrut a !*tn*MF?r <****mum\Y H>r w vaKwvI *Hfe* Aviuttsk A NYf«kfe»t W AYAiiAN*1 At th* Wuntact KAth* \VAlk*r At wr mM**mn*r fe^thtprvvr^r U«W V KAWU ******* |^»r »V<Kivt IM R«?h» by L*n £Xtv«it Let's get tte®. sstrtaight right from the top you get any chair ir* the house, and I get the couch. Got It? OKay. then we are set tor Kte. Ybu can sit. stand. 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Jina ilm« remit v raw into Vbot Ad GouW t*e M6BE Call ttodnv 34?4222 c ON SELECT HOMKO i,*■* • FuH Mm W O * WmW IWW rRiMW VOTww • Luttinii tail* tatat M/7 ■■Ate IteAAUtetf N4.^. -»■ A—A . -, Ate.- . ■*„ 4^ AdtedUk I1HR HiCOfnf raWVwMIW MH S tWk^44Y.2Z0 4 rww* 54.040 HIGHLAND COMMONS 866-872-4695 (tool Estate for V| ) BANK ORDERED AUCTION 3AT & SUN « April 20 A 27 A 1 PM Prom Sheraton Ntl Hotel In Arlington Featuring * 300 HOMES Including 11731 Port loot Dr. Remington 4BR. 2BA, 27705F Aqent Tim Kearney, Remax Crossroads. 540-825-1800 Open Houee Sat A Sun. AprTT 19 A 20 Noon to 2pm FREE BROCHURE: 866-S1B-9068 www.VlrglnleHoueeAuctlon.com Hudson A Marshall In Assoc w/ Express Auction Co. VAAF285 Untrue 4 story Boat Mouse with lahe wews from event room* One of a Kind 4 story contemporary custom butlt with many unique features. Master BR has sleeping hilt plus built in queen bed. other BR has built in queen bed also. Oechs off IR. MBR. K and patio off 2 BR. large storage shed, stairs to the waterline and small doch for fishing. 2BR. 2BA. 2 person limited occupancy. 11300' mo Owner agent Beale ton, 1300 sq ft. fuH bsmt. 3BR, ,1BA Rent' Sale/ lease opt. $1450/ mo 540 222 3355. 5402194233 The Plains still consider pets. 26ft. tBA *1100 mo plus sec dep S40 9?4 00T3 Charming & SariwM 'Nr. I ?Ni Nhk<* Kv viml m the wvwtfc of CasArtvm oa It* »* $astV*wv Citii Ptuttp M Stm«» * tV KeaMevs, CULKKft* l 2100 sq It. 48R, 3BA. 2 car garage Rant Sal® Leas* opt. $1450 mo 540-225-3385, i 540 219-4233 Cutpoeor: 3 B« t BA Smute Pam $950 mo Warrantor*: 3BR 2BA 11500 C^tt ch Otataan Realty 540- MT15M,oMa*n,com CtfTt M br house to f(m» Mtil $950 mo, Ret s 4 see dap tap A (540)354 0203 b* twaan ?«m 9pm Clsssiftsd Ads Work Call 347-4222 Bank-Owned Properties Auction] 300 HOMES at 8 AUCTIONS thru Out KWUh My Available • Vahm from ISO,000 m 1500,0007 iwwwifl ntitiwi uonsjoii uwnmnnei, v i IQuIlmimOy Unte, £ mm Homo! gj » 2H Broker Cooperation invited ! J Washington. DC Area Homs Sail SAT t SUN • April ?6 * 21 • t PM stioroinn National h<h*i • Arlington.VA OPEN HOUSE „ IS Sat i Sun • April 19 A 20 J1 Mi 12 Noon to 2:00 PM C«N Now For EREE BROCHUREi 866-518-9065 **************. Vl#w ALL HOMES Online at: www DCHomoAuction mm Pubtlo NottoM * WWIIV IWWVW TRUSTEE S SALE OF 3677 SLATE MILLS ROAD, Sperryvllle. VA 22740 In execution of a Deed of Trust In the original principal amount of $307,500.00, with an annual Interest rate of 7 6250% from ROBERT A. BURCH dated October 5. 2007. recorded among the land records of the Circuit Court for the COUNTY OP RAPPAHANNOCK as Deed Book/Instrument # 070001627, the undersigned appointed Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at public auction in the COUNTY OF RAPPAHANNOCK, on the front steps of the Circuit Court building for the County of Rappahannock located at 238 Gay Street, Washington, Virginia on April 29. 2008 at 12:00 PM. the property with improvements to wit: TRACT 5 ACCORDING TO A SURVEY MADE RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 5, At PAGE 33. AMONG THE LAND RECORDS OF RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY, VIRGINIA and described in the above Deed of Trust. (Tax Map No 59-11B) THIS COMMUNICATION IS FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. TERMS OF SALE ALL CASH A bidder s deposit of $15,000 00 or 10% of the sale price, whichever is lower, will be required in cash, certified or cashier s check. Settlement within fifteen (15) days of sale, otherwise Trustees may forfeit deposit. Additional terms to be announced at sale Loan type: Conventional Trustee s File No 08 122749D PROFESSIONAL FORECLOSURE CORPORATION OF VIRGINIA Substitute Trustees, C/O Shapiro 4 Burson. LLP, 236 CLEARFIELD AVENUE. #215 VIRGINIA BEACH. VA 2§462 (757 687-8022) Publication Dates APRIL 9 AND 16, 2008 4/9 08. 4/16/08 2135830 FUrnUKK M»mL nKWVRtlKS )fH IbwMhktt V<» •A toft tomr* >m «K <ft*»***>« iwnr ft W*'.*wv Vrwlf pm *lh"*v\t Mtaa*W ft* as » «c. vtHtn«id cmity, tug wood stem A *t» &*c* t*50Omo * deft 5*0 550-3025 oated 3M.4A.3 Sba sPM 9 ft eetHngs. 3«00<S* S car gar Wetod. *»2GOwo a ' 5* *03 9*5 5939 *B»aa to sharvSTOV wo, near Wartentorv horae boarding sunrm. PP. re* s 5 dep 5*035*6038 Lovettsvtlte: FarmhouM * water vie*1 3BR 'BA. 3 porches la IB. laundry mi A hdwd firs Peaceful A private W D incl it 400mo No pets, no gmKg References * deposit required Cat) r03 ?2? 54*5(Dl 540 #52 93451 E> luray. Coty 3br 2ba on 2 acs. Pin walKout bsmt. FP. I'tOO rrto » dep sec 8 Sk 540-439 9699 Marshall - for rent, large stone house tn town *ffh garage Flagstone walhs 5 oedrooms. 2 baths. Hving room. den. dining room custom Kitchen, full basement, large front and bacK porches large attic 540 364 0364 Fauquier Times-Democrat ADS WORK Call 347-4222 MwlfcitK l*| style house ideal couo j vseeAend heme 2 BR t BTR on 40 acres with 1 acre pond and small deck wseutlkil ome* ansa, yet dose te 16* CaK 540 3*4 03*4 NMr town of Washing ton. 3BR I BA alt aptsis, views, sec dep A rets $850 mo t540M8r5-35S0 MM MMmoitv 34tv i Sba, LB. OB. Bit. Bee Bm Laundry on S acs. No smAg pets, net s * dee reo d $i*0Omo 540 34? 0491 PurcvttvHl* tWuemonn. Immacu late 2 BN t BA m million $$$ area * deck. sunroom Breathtaking vies* o* valley a too me Bkie Bidge Escel hoc 30 min to Dulles No lavm cans $!29&mo * SO. Credit Check mod TQMBT-Mtl Rappahannock Co, 2BR1 BA home on large farm, harttwd Are, $1000 mo Piedmont SIR 540-675-1675 or 540-675-5601 Rapp It County Rentals for $1200.00 per month. Call RRER 540-675-5645 Round Milt $1100 SWEET PEA vintage 28R charmer Renov Kitchen A bath on Ig lot prol malnt bv owner To see call Martha Hayea. 540-999-10/5 Hayes amt Schneider Properties Inc ADS WORK Call 540 34/ 4222 MMMfc VMMNI Stvtow 1 Cwtti v'l»»Vt A tUM'V >H'V*htN>r* l pdMvrl HMf IB\ hnme. u« * I * yrvHmtni Kx to Warwntvm Pvt* vtwulvtwl fur prw ct»U ''»tter Wttt ;«MiM3iMrrT nnvw wWfTwWvfn >MPt cM> LR. DR. Rif Don. LavitnJr* No sink® pots, net s * (hep rep d. 11300 mo 84©-3>»M349t WARRENTON Detached brick. 2 M. 3BR. 2 58A wr master on main tvt. Hbranf, hdwd Hr*, gas FP. ig covered deck. grge. walk ing dist to Old Town $1650^10 540*272*7266 (540)341*3545 Warren ton OW flown. 2 story yti 2br. 2ba LR. OR. Kit, util rm. W D wood Hr? New heat A air No pets, smhg $ 1250 mo 5*0-347-48? t Maater Bedroom tor rent in histone Lees bum near WO80 Bihe trail $600 mo rent includes electricity, water, cable TV and high speed Internet access Fully furnished. it desired N Smhg female pret d Room includes wait* in closet large bathroom lull Mtchen laundry privileges Very private Available immediately Call 703-771-4135 21 ST MYSTIC HILL FARMS BULL SALE Also selling 100+ REG/COMM Females! Saturday, April 26, 11a.m. Culpeper Ag. Knlerprixe* Culpeper, IA • Free Oelivery of BULLS up to I ,V> miles • Bulls Semen Tested • Complete Performance Ultrasound llata 50+ Angus. Hertford, Sim-Angus, and Braunvleh Beef Builder Bulls Pntducer friendly I'mdutlion den elks MYSTIC HILL FARMS IV’mim I I,\il ( ul|x*|X't. \ \ < vio» mn» l M<1» u »7 (H).'U I atilt't'fnK i mil BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY, VIRGINIA Pursuant to Section 170 129 of the RappahannocK County Code and Section 15 2 2204 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, notice is hereby given that the Board of Zoning Appeals lor RappahannocK County, Virolnia, will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, April 23, 2008 at seven thirty in the evening in the Courthouse in Washington, Virginia, in order to consider the following appeal: 08-04-01 Reality Perm, Inc., John and Marla Quevremont, by their Agent. Michael T. Brown, Eaqulre, are appealing the Zoning Administrator a decision that the barn/resldentlal structure on the property (Tax Map 28, Parcel 4B. 175.73 acres, zoned AAgrlcultural, In the Jenkins Mountain Agricultural and Foreetal District. Hampton District) Is obliged to meet the required private atreet setback from the center of the existing right-ofway of one-hundred (100) feet. No appellant or other party In Interest, and no attorney for an appellant or party In interest, shall initiate a contact with a member of the BZA for the purpose of conducting a private discussion, in person or by telephone, concerning the merits of any application, appeal, or other matter pending before the BZA No member of the BZA shall participate in any such private discussion Site visits or similar contacts initiated by BZA members shall not constitute such ex parte contacts A copy of the foregoing appeal is on file at the Zoning Office in Washington, Virginia, and is available for public inspection, Monday through Friday, 8 30AM to 4 30PM The above named appellant, adjacent properly owners, and any other parlies desiring to be heard should be present at said meeting or should address then written comments to the Board of Zoning Appeals, c/o PO Bo* 519, Washington, Virginia 22747. in advance thereof By John W McCarthy Zoning Administrator CaMrtt Sham SFM wit includes <bf shane bath M house phi* tW D female prehenod VWOmo ► t S utilities pall 540-^2* woo HsmmtoIs t« shone cuta house in Spen-ymHe No smhp 4500 mo »utll Colt Kate iM0iMr-«4t4 r—rrr ^ w53S£g v_J UNI TM in Bealeton. tile, hardwood I carpet flooring CAC. full sued WT), garbage disposal, patio, back yard and private storage shed $832 rent* tncl sewer, trash removal & pvt wells. NO PETS Sec dep A cred chh. Call (540)341 3806 for application 8 Iv daytime phone number. *some restrictions apply. Hamilton: 3 bed 15 bath nev» carpets new water healer. WO, beautiful fenced In yard with shed, screened in porch NS *1300 month plus utilities, available May tst Call (540121*0 5233 Leesburg: Rent or rent to own 3 br 2 5 ba 3 level beaut renov *1495 per month 103 621 nee oa Puroellvllle: Main Street 'Village three finished levels 4 BR. 3 5 BA Spacious and sunny. NS *1 ?0O mo Call 703 909 0603 Commercial Office lor Lease Walker Business Park Immediate occupancy, 1000 sail Class A marble lobby Mooring, private offices, conference room, large open space, upscale kitchen, ADA restrooms, off-street parking PetMer Enterprise,. 540-347-2053 or 703*027-3282. Remington: Large office $1600' mo More space avail Avail now Olafsen Realty 540-347 1505 Warrenton, VA 54 East Lee St Single & double offices available $500-900'mo includes utilities Call Donna @ 540-727 0884 Or email @ culpeperland@ verizon.net On th# beach. Kill Devil Hills NC MP 5 5 w w w outerbanksrentals com click KDI7A or B m Mt**, sort* Wn chastsr Road Ctotapkm* VA 4BR. 5BA 5* ses 5?t *33 t <55 Karin Sastoo. R*m«* (—ZZT”^ nt jjut - y j ChantMhK VA, strtba. brand mew sinetis hamSi homo, J58 900 FF O schools, parsing Sir 3 cars, all n«w agplienicas Ash about our hsasa to own program Call John ?U3-3?«-899a acre parcel in Washington Mature trees, grt vrevrs easy access. Approved lor 4BR septic system *225* Ovmer Fin avail 1540)636-1343 (SOmm» IllehahlivUfei WPira|PVIt I iieimwvmv area 6 acre lot. conventional perc. paved road frontage. *125* (540)21*0-3601 Highland Co.. VA Bluegrass Valley Farmhouse. barn, outbuildings. sphng. 100 acs *850.000 WHI di vide 540 466 1850 or 540 4=*f ?459 • 1500 SF retail/ office-commercial space. Kitchen w/ comm slnK $1250/ mo • 475 SF retail/ office mi half BA $500'mo Both in village of Flint Hill ft min. 2 yr lease Piedmont SIR 540-578-1875 Office'shop spaces avail soon flint Hill Va (5401675 3508 (540)631 4170 Pauquler/Culpeper Convn ft investment properties some w income Hotel shop potentials Oiatsen Realty www oiatsen com (540) 222 4125 Hunting rights wanted by responsible in sored long established corp 703 670 0447 or www nsa inc com Wire car corn cribs 1200 bushel You take down and haul $200 each (540)786 9516 V_J 82SO KINO Pillow Top Mali Set (3pc) B'and New w Warranty' (Re tail $500') Deliverable 571 926 1990 Classified Ads Wo'k Call 14? 422? OpwtHotMM IV* CNmrf Slew* Bud room Set Brand New in fec'es Worth $*200*■ (Can 0Nr> $srs 5*' see-*990 Queen mftM» too Molt Bo* Set Brand New in ptashc or warrant*' Can otvr $*50 Ca» 5rt B8B-I990 i“2zj Yearlings, Cnas C«H lor farm » i s > 1 (571)261-1623 NunM* Thwre, Fn A Sal 9am 16 Haopy Greek Ln Deer mounts gardn ornament books A more Riding lessons available WWW. hunters nMt.rwt (540) 364*2020 Sidekick 3/4 horse slant load Ml bvtng quar ters AC. water HO A 12vo# electric $19 950 ObO 540 347-7313 TO. gelded, 3yrs oW 6 2 Bay. lightly backed under saddle Beaut mover, race or shoe J10K (540)937 6179 For Mo: Lambs. Mini donkeys Zebu caives Call I o i info <540)937 51B6 FAUQUIER SPCA LOST it FOUND PETS ADOPTIONS TOO! 540-788-9000 Visit our homepage at www fauquierspca com e mail tspca@netzero com kit a cernyVefe «p fo datv Hating Puppies for Sale Poms Yorkie poos Chihua huas Shih trus and nines Bichon poos and many mole 38 Needy Bd Madins burg WV Sat 8 Sun April 17 813 11 a 7p anew wvpuppy com 304 820 3262 Barn - Cato: An vet checked will delivei Tame Kittens and cats pups and doqs need temporary permanent h o ni p s Call 202 244 2866 or Toll tree t f» 7 7 225 '935 FOB FREE f ucavating Service 8 E ree F ill Pid Call 571 233 4Q80 FREE TO GOOD HOME 2 young adults tned 8 shots 1540)349 0944 1 V It took 6 YEARS to graduate Find a /oh in about 6 MINUTES Times Classified 347 4222 Of Fax 351 0121

amwwMglrt * >*SKtentia< and l«rn±«v',ipi(’a 9^96 WORK AROUND YOUR SCHEDULE Exeerieiiced .in remtxh?t!ng iromes, basements, bams, roofing, oamting, f»ncmg. bui*d reoan JvkKs. butW stngti bams, sheds AsK ‘or Tom or teavo a m«sago <@540 6T5 i908 For all of your Employment Needs call the Fauquier Times - Democrat 540-347-4222 CERTIFIED (MEDICAL ASST OFFERING services. FT FT Reasonable rates. Syrs exp Call aft 4pm |54Q!.»*9-9t99 Mov'd a cedar mulcft. Chips S lap sod. Free dsth-erv TM-OTft-MiM Adoption loving couple wishing to adept an intent WWiint to pax medical arid legal expenses. CeH Larry and Pee at 8W-7tt-»TA Spring Dftflinaton _ sale! Smith and Wchfiinaton all purpose saddle. Perfect condition, medium narrow tree. 1*5 seat Pn'stme condition • doesn t fit my new horse. $500 A mountain ot welt-composted horse manure - perfect for the spring garden! Will load all you want for $5. (540) 364-2929 Real Estate ter Sate SK Hovir is Himiiui< Ms win Siaiihn rnblii I'yfn Hmi«f \pril tilth 14 |*m tftU Mt finn V'hiirvh K'>«<l «.*»" ""i’ i'.y lM!kUM 'it\vV‘i'‘U> » u'ttiaUMv I * u ivs |UnI ihiiiv tv'm l*»vh m t ii||X'|vr \ R» *'* r^'rpv'His vh’\u of the lliv Kt*li_V tint xilt'sel* ln»ut Kk k tk v K UvHUV hits Kvtl O.tfVil list HtMvk' Ukl \Hlt tkmt UK* 0N*<f Sherri Azais 540-727-0068 I 1‘Ukt A fvMt t Rv.tUuih JL Raal Estate ter Sate BANK ORDERED AUCTION SAT A SUN * April 26 * 27 A t PM ■ '■ From Sheraton Nil Hotel in Arlington Featuring 300 HOMES Including these Bealeton. VA Homes: 4538 Hurst Drive 4SR3BA7T404SF Agent: John or Jennifer Burke, Remax Regency, 540-341-8929 4274 Razor Hilt Road 3BR. 2 5BA713983F Agent. Norma Gibbs, Lung & Foster Rltrs, 540-825-2424 10843 Kina Nobel Lena 4BR ? 5BA. 2368SF “ Agent: Norma Gibbs, Long & Foster Rltrs, 540-825-2424 Open House Sat 4 Sun. ApriT 19 4 20 Noun to 2pmFREE BROCHURE: 866-518-9065 www.VirgtnieMouseAuction.com Hudson 4 Marshall In Assoc w/ Express Auction Co. VAAF285 Dependable. Accurate. Economical. Reliable. Reach. Your Legal Today 540-351-0121 Times Community NEWS In Print. Online. Anytime. mvtmvivivfivnvfm Waii~iStaff esperermwi help »w lo need apply. Excellent hours ami benefits for foiltune employees. i;«uw t tktnU SUh&Ki-mm er (&vtfepAeftr <&h* nkurt * wt¥*wfw#«wr .irm-ivm finvni KENNEL ASSISTANT PT position tor flexible evenings TtiQ to IQ 00 PM and alternating weekend dins T^QQ am until t QQ PM. Experience wito dogs preferred. Must be dependable end physically capable of cleaning. Previous applicants need not apply Pteaee caN RAWV itMM97-m In-Store Lead Generators needed tor Home Depot sites. Requires personable individual who can generate customer interest in residential replacement of HVAC systems. Nights A Wtwkwdi required. Weeee caN 703.490.C87t tor more into CATERING COORDINATOR Wkrrenton Panara Bread Responsibilities include: food preparation, delivery, customer service. Must be able to work M F & occasional weekends, outgoing. freindiy. reliable and detail oriented Pleaae sand resumes to: or call: 540-434-3432 Utility Line Locator National supplier to major utilities expanding our workforce. Seeking FT tech. Wilt train. $12.00 to $18.0(VHour depending on work history. Apply online @ www.ataua.net or at 10322 Batlleview Parkway Manassas, VS 20100 ADMINISTRATOR Online Christian Education Lay Seminary is a new company located in Warren ton ottering high quality online Christian education courses. We are looking tor a strong administrator to oversee the development and implementation of: • The company * ecommerce website • the fulfillment of courses In MP3. PDF & CD formats • Customer Service operations. If you have experience in these areas we would like to talk to you. Start-up experience is also a plus. Please fax your resume in confidence to: Jim Lavtn, Lay Seminary at 540-426-1766. AH inquiries will receive a prompt reply. Principal Elementary School Fauquier County Public School System is recruiting for the position of Principal for PB Smith Elementary School. The position hc|tins July I, 2008 and will hold responsibility for the overall operation of the srhool including educational and instructional leaderships financial stewardships and school govrmanre. Foe complete job description and to submit an application, please visit www.fepal.org. The position closes 4:30 p.m., April 2S, 2008. EEO/AA/M/FFD CONSERVATION SPECIALIST Culpeper Soil and Water Conservation District seeKs qualified individual to provide technical and educational services to landowners and land users. Educational background in soils, natural resources or environmental science or Extensive experience in agriculture of resource management required. Position includes extensive outreach to landowners / land users. Full time, $28,000 to $32,000 with benefits. Position open until filled. For more information call: Culpeper Soli and Water Conservation District (840) 825-0891. Application available on web site: www.culpaper.vaawcd.org Fax: 540-825-8637 email: )oann.neal(S>va.nacdnet.net 8 A Gainesville, VA based Transportation Company looking for a professional to fill multiple full-time positions in: ♦ Logistic* Coordinator ♦ Administration ♦ Dispatch Coordinator ♦ Customer Service Coordinator Candidate must have excellent communication skills, attention to detail is imperative. and must be proficient in Microsoft Office with average typing ability. Hours are M-F from 8-5 or 9-6. Send resume and cover letter w/ salary requirements to Jobs@parslnc.oom or tax to (840)349-2861 TRANSACTION MANAGER / EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT National equipment financing company seeks individual to manage / coordinate leasing transactions. Applicant will interface with intra-corporate offices to manage documentation flow, follow up on outstanding issues, and provide direct support to senior mgmt. Location: Warrenton Qualified applicant must have good working knowledge of MS Office (Inc Excel), have good communication skills and most importantly, a strong work ethic with a desire to learn and take oh increasing levels of responsibility. Applicant should expect to receive extensive, hands-on training and must demonstrate an aggressive attitude toward learning about the equipment financing industry. College degree preferred but not required FT position offers competitive salary ft benefit pkg plus an excellent working environment Send resumes to: careers@ivarlleaae.com ExdUsrt* Goft Out m Games*#* VA m flow hmng: Wtft Staff Snack Bar leading the industry in long-term car*. V* have a part ttm* opportunity ter you. Excellent Clinical Skills. Experience with Care Plena. Understand MO A. PHIS Processes. Team Player with Initiative. Excellent Communication Stem Culpeper Health 1 Rehab Center 603 Madison Road Culpeper. VA 23701 540-035-2684 Fax 540-829-0230 EO&VOM/F Culpeper Heetth A Rehabilitation Center URN'S 7-3 A 3-11 shifts for weekends only EXCELLENT STARTING RATES!! Apply in Person or Pax Resume to: 602 Madison Road, Culpeper VS 22701 Phone: 540-625-2884 Pax: 540-829-0238 www.mfa.net EOE. Drug Free Workplace RN Assistant Director of Nursing Culpeper Health * Rehabilitation Center Knowledge and ability to apply principles of management and leadersnipRN with two years nursing experience, in long-term care. Fax Reaume to: Culpeper Health A Rehab. Canter 602 Madlaon Rd. Culpeper, VS. 22701 540-825-2864 or 540-829-0238 fax twww.mfa.net I f* CNA's Work Weekend a Only Great Pay!! Join a Professional Team Apply In Person: Culpeper Health A Rehabilitation Center 602 Madison Road Culpeper, VA 22701 540*825-2884 EOE/Drug Free Workplace Patient Account!* Specialist An eight physician Orthopaedic practice has immediate F/T position for a seif motivated front line/oftice position. Duties to include: Patient and new patient registration. Up-dating existing patient accounts, patient checkout and appointment scheduling for a busy fast paced work environment. Applicant must be well oraanlzed, dependable, and efficient with the ability to multi task, salary Is commensurate with experience. To apply, forward raauma to: Attn: J. Smith Fax: (540) 347-0402 Mail: 52 West Shirley Ave., Warrenton, VA 20186 E-Mail: iamlth@broava.com Appointment Specialist An eight physician Orthopaedic practice has an Immediate F/T position tor a personable, energetic, dependable appointment specialist. Duties to include: Complete patient phone registration, schedule appointments, and perform operator back up on busy multi phone line system in a fast paced office setting. We otter great benefits, continuing education and an exciting work environment. To apply, forward raauma to: Attn: J. Smith Fax: (540) 347-0492 Mail: 52 Waat Shirley Ave.. Warrenton, VA 20186 E-Mail: JsmHh@broava.com Insurance Specialist An eight physician Orthopaedic office has an immediate F/T position for our busy, fast paced practice. Duties to include: Payment posting, insurance follow up. cross training in department for various responsibilities. Insurance Knowledge and the ability to read EOB S Is preferred. If you are detail oriented, dedicated, come and )oin our dynamic insurance team We offer great benefits, continuing education and an exciting work environment. Salary is commensurate with experience. To apply, forward raauma to: Attn: J. Smith Pax: (540)347-0492 Mall: 52 Waat Shirley Ava., Warranton, VA 20180 E-Mail: Jsmlth<g>broava.com WARRENTON OVERLOOK HEALTH & REHABILITATION CENTER A 115 bed Skilled Long Term Care Facility has the following employment opportunities available: ♦ DIRECTOR OF QUALITY ASSURANCE- RN ♦ STAFF DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR-RN 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 mora Information plaasa contact HR at: 360 Hospital Dr; Warranton, VA 20186 Phona (540)316-5479 / Fax (540)316-5392 taylorc@>fau^ularhoapltal.org CMcrrtt Exp. tn concrete structures A flat work. contmoa to Envy Highway A cvnntRtM projects. Must be able to trad A interpret. plans, drawmjp. cut sheets. A Have the ability to direct tormmjr A ptariay crews. 5+ m exp. Mkmry W MS Office A ability to speak Spanish a plus. Fas reswaar la ar naaii DRIVER Dump truck dhear. COL Class A or B. Mon-Fri. Yoar round work in Fauquier County. Good driving reeord required. Must ba able to arrive to work on time A be responsible. . (540)780-9455 DRIVERS/ DELIVERY Full-time and parttime positions. AM k PM shifts. Fun benefits. year-round work, not seasonal Locations in Loudoun, Prince WtHtam a Fairla* Counties. FENCE LABORERS to build fences in Fauquier A surrounding counties. —> illfl 1HT IM, Mpm (Wr m KartS HAIR STYLIST FT/FT. exp. 135 W. Lee Hwy; Wamnton 540-347-4247 fax: 540-341-2172 MECHANIC Tbp pay tor experlenced Mechanic. Uniforms, Vacation, 401K, valid drivers license. A VA State Inspection License M0447-42M Community Newspapers ^ Office FMrTsmSI^inviron mental microbiology lab, Requires good communication. typing._A basic bookkeeping. Exp mi Quickbooks reqd. Hours M-W-F. M Jeiner Micro Labe, 77-F WOM rMnTm'asiSt OFFICE MOM BOOKKEEPER FT tor growing WOii cn tun contractor. Excellent office skiffs, detail oriented. Proficient in Qutekbooks. Mm 5 yrs exp. Fix hrs m-wt-nw esM3 iffiTnignu rut PT Optical Asst/ Hotter Needed in busy Optometry office. M S F. 12-4 pm; Tues « Th. 125pm. Must be flexible. Non-smkg office Seeking outgoing. friendly personality. able to multitask S work -U i . M ,MU WW WITH pUOOC. Pax resume to: (540)347-8198 Receptionist For Tattoo Shop. Cell for Details and interview. (540)341*1826 SALON MANAGEMENT AND STYLISTS OPPORTUNITIES Great Clips Is a rapidly growing national haircare chain, selecting highly motivated licensed cosmetologists with a min. 2 years experience for stylisis and management posotions for its new location in Gainesville. We offer a competitive salary ♦ one of the best benefit A training pacakages in the industry. If you are customer focused and growth oriented, call now for an Interview: 703-431-1771 Great Clips ftotax. You're at Great Clips With 1« Newspapers In Our Times Community Newspapers Group, Wa ve Got Northern Virginia Wrapped upl Cell 347-4222 or FAX 3S1-0121 Fauquier Times-Democrat: Where the Readers Are I Call Today 540-347-4222 ANIMAL CARE TECHNICIAN Loudoun County Animal Care A Control Musi be willing to care for and enjoy winking with animals and also he people oriented, self motivated and dedicated to tntpinving the welfare of animals at the animal shelter, located III minutes west of l.eeshurg near Waterford. VA. Primary function is to help meet baste health/wellare needs of the animals in residence. Duties include cleaning of cal cages, dog kennels, feeding/handling animals such as dogs, cals, horses, poultry, and reptiles, administering medications, assisting with adoption matchmaking, and. when necessary, performing euthanasia. The IVpart ment boasts numerous innovative programs designed to improve the lives of shelter animals, such as our Canine Companion Readiness and l elme Enrichment programs; employees are provided the opportunity to parties pate in these efforts. Candidates must he available to work all shills, including mornings, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays High School diploma and at least one year of job-related experience. Haste knowledge of and experience handling dogs, cats and oilier companion animals is required. Experience in a kennel or veterinary office is preferted Musi have the ability to control large and potentially dangeious animals liver 100 pounds and lift animals weighing up to 7S lbs Background investigation, physical exam, drug screening Must possess a valid driver s license and obtain certification to perform euthanasia within h months ol hiring Hiring Range $28.t22 $.W,044. 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rACESOFRAPMHANNOCK Col. (ret.) John R. Bourgeois • Age: 73 • Birthplace: Gibson. La. • Family: Two sons, three grandchildren • Job: Director of the United States Marine Band from 1979 to 1996 • Favorite movie: “Seabiscuit" • Favorite book: “A Confederacy of Dunces'* by John Kennedy Toole. • Favorite foods: Cajun food, including chicken andouille gumbo, seafood gumbo and etouffee • Hobbies: Gardening John Bourgeois' illustrious music career has taken him around the globe. As a musician and conductor for the United States Marine Band, he provided music for the ears of nine U.S. presidents - from Eisenhower to Clinton - and performed during some of the most memorable moments in American history. In 1996, Bourgeois retired after a 38-year career with 'The President's Ownband. These days, he resides in a log cabin on Hunters Road in Rappahannock County and fills his days writing arid editing music, traveling and guest conducting. He also holds a chair at his alma mater. Loyola University in New Orleans, where he majored in music as an undergraduate and now teaches the subject as a visiting professor. On Sunday in Alexandria. Bourgeois will return to the podium before the Marine Band. The concert, which is titled Tempo di Bourgeois." will feature several of his arrangements as well as other pieces that have importance to him. The performance begins at 2 p.m. in the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center at Northern Virginia Community College. Bourgeois was born and raised in Louisiana and joined the Marine Corps in 1956. After performing briefly with a band in San Francisco, he won an audition with the Marine Band in 1958. ‘It's considered the finest band in the States, if not the world." he said. “I really hadn't heard the band,that much and then when I did. I just loved it." Bourgeois entered The President's Own " as a French homist and arranger. He was named the band’s 25th director in 1979 and served in the position until he retired from active duty in 1996, As director, he was music advisor to the White House. He selected the musical program and directed the band in its traditional place at the U.S. Capitol for four presidential inaugurations. He performed 600 events annually with the Manne Band, including 200 per year at the White House. He appeared at the White House more frequently than any other musician in the nation. He says his most ' memorable moments include performing at John F. Kennedy s funeral in 1963, at the Camp David Accords in 1978 and at the completion of National Cathedral in 1990. Another special moment came in 1981. when he learned dunng a performance that the Iran Hostage Crisis had ended. Each presidential inauguration has been special, he said. Bourgeois brought the Marine Band overseas for the first time in history, traveling to the Netherlands in 1985. In February 1990, he led the band on a historic 18-day concert tour of the Soviet Union as part of the first band exchange between the U.S. and U.S.S.R. The walls of Bourgeois' home are adorned with photographs of him with , presidents, first ladies anfe^i other world leaders. He Rgfcfe a book filled with letters from presidents, cabinet members and members of Congress, as well as articles about him that ran in The New York Times. The Wall Street Journal. The Washington Post, The Washington Times ‘Atonement* Breathtakingly beautiful, heartbreaking to watch, every frame fabulous! By CijM'dia MrmiKU, S|HH-ial In tlir Kiip|ialmniiiM'k NVws This Friday, April 18, the Rappahannock Association for the Alls and Community (HAAC) presents a provocative film so well reviewed that it was nominated for 7 Academy Awards and 7 Golden Giottos. It won an Oscar for Besl Original Score and a Golden Globe for Best Picture. It was nominated for 90 awards world wide and was considered the best in everything in Fngland. Those figures should give you an idea of the incredible evening you can ex|teet from this film. For anyone not familiar with the novel or the film, t he story centers around a young imaginative girl, Briony Tallis, incredibly played by Saoirse Honan, Briony’s teenage jealousy causes her to tell a lie that forever changes the lives of her Iteautiful sister “C" played by Keira Knightly and Bobbie played by the dashing James McAvoy. The beginning of the film is gloriously shot at an English country house, complete with all of the child/., gardens, antiques, and servants necessary to keep a 19d0s English upper class family happy on a hot summer's day. This is a family accustomed to gentlemen wearing black ties to dinner and the ladies always looking ravishing in perfect evening dresses. Into this idyllic, lienutiful prewar world , t rouble comes hi threes on that hot day and night .Their idyllic world can never come back We are cat apulted into WWI1, and hoc* a war for wlmt war iH. death, mayhem and pain. Briony and “C” an* both working in hospitals and Robbie in in Franco trying to got hack to “C" who ho has always lovod and has never given up hope of getting hack. Here the story takes many, many forward and hack, back and forwanl turns. We really don’t know what we have seen until the end of the film when everything comes together .Vanessa Redgrave does a wonderful job playing the aged Briony who has become a successful writer. While she is being interviewed alxmt her latest l>ook “Atonement” the truth is finally told to us. The twists of plot a re shocking and sad. A more haunting love story cannot Is* told. The film is enjoyable on many levels, cinematography, musical score, great acting and a screenplay that will stay with you for a long time. The film is brutal in its depiction of war. The Dunkirk scene is very “Apocalypse Now" and we are not spurt'd the horrors of war. But I have to say that there is not one scene in this film that disappoints. The author of the Isxik, Ian McKwan, was on the sets during filming and has given high praise to Christopher Hampton for this great screenplay. The film is rated It for disturbing war images, language and sexuality. It starts at H pm at the 'Hientre in Little Washington and runs for ]‘Z‘\ minutes 'Tickets are .$<> for adults and $4 for students and Parade Magazine. He also was featured several times on the small screen in interviews on ABC. CBS and CNN. He says his career in music has "been totally satisfying." While he was working. Bourgeois lived on Capitol Hill in Washington. D.C. He bought his Rappahannock property in 1966. but had been coming to the county for several years before that. He was drawn to the mountains as a respite from the city. “This truly was my . therapy, to come out on weekends." he sad. After retiring in 1996, he began living in Rappahannock full time. He named Ns retreat “Metairie." which is the name of a New Orleans suburb where he used to live. It also is a French word for “little farm." Bourgeois is active in Rappahannock as well, remaining involved with the Rappahannock County Historical Society and the Board of the Childhood Care and Learning Center. — Written by Kevin Alien Retired Col. John Bourgeois sits with his dog. Beau, outside his home on Hunters Road in Rappahannock County. 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"Rappahannock Snapshots MIDDLE STREET GALLERY MARCH WINNER: In honor of the Middle Street Gallery's 25th anniversary, the Gallery is giving away one piece of art each month to visitors who enter the raffle. March's prize was an oil entitled "Summer Sky" by well known artist Barbara Heile Steve Kenny made the presentation to Richard Lykes at the Gallery in Little Washington located next to the Inn at Little Washington, their hours are Friday. Saturday and Sunday from 11 00 a m. to 6 00 pm. I Photo by J*y Brown PHotee by Wicharti Lyhes CHARDONNAY OR WARM CREAM? At the recent “Catstravaganza" benefit to raise funds for homeless and abused felines in HappanannocK county. Flurry— an Inquisitive cat found at the Rappahannock News several years ago and later adopted by Mary Ann Kuhn at the Middleton Inn-Humps up on the beverage table to see what volunteer bartender Thom Pelllkan has to offer her. Chief organizers Franklin and Ester Schmidt were delighted. “We're waiting for our totals to come in, but believe you can say that we went well beyond our goals and expectations." “Everybody seemed to have a fabulous time — Bill Harris and Monica Worth were a class act that put the icing on an elegant venue." iPhoitM e» E. Raymond lee Rappahannock's Band Boosters did it again, Saturday night was another roanng success as their annual cottee house event brought down the house. Band director Matt Yonkey and his student musicians wowed the audience And who was that wild man on the trombone? None other than Cory Garnett pictured here with Evan Espinola. Other band members pictured are Chris King. Taylor Light. Kim Hutcheson. Evan Espinola. Laurel Rothrock, and Beth Martin. Photos by 6. Pay mono Hoc Saturday's "Clean Streams Day" event held at The Link In SperryvlHe Included a photography contest. Jenny Fitahugh. Beverly Hunter and the statf of RappFLOW congratulated the winners which were chosen by local votes in each category. There were a total of 75 images submitted. Shown here are Beverly Hunter presenting Russel Nunberg with his photograph of the Thornton River Upstream of SperryvlHe. Jules Coon s “Great Blue Heron" which won in the wildlife category and for the student collecting the most votes Megan Early for her “Old is Beautiful" on the Thornton River at Mt Vernon Farm. Other winners included: Recreation/ People: Joy Mellon • Enjoying the Greenway at Hawksbill Creek; Vulnerability/ Pollution: Peter Kramer -The Meadow; and Stream Vegetation: Steve O'Leary -The Cliff P'HOTO DV MfltOKJ uova Several Rappahannock County Democrats Including those pictured here attended a fund raiser for the Culpeper County Democratic Committee last Thursday with Howard Dean, Chairman of the Democratic National Committee, on the right as featured speaker Lisa Welsted. Mary Frances leMat, Thom Pellikaan, Fran Krebser, and Ray Boc are shown with Mr. Dean. 1 # FLINT HILL FINALISTS Rappahannock talent It once again being recognized on the national *» stage This past week, a song written by Flint Hill s Will Hopkins was chosen from among thousands of entrants as one of 20 finalists in the American Idol Songwriter Competition, Anyone interested in listening to Hopkins' entry are invited to check out the show's website and register at http //songwriter. americanldol, com/ to judge and vote. Snippets of the 20 entrant s songs are played. The name of the song but not the writer's name will come up, so one nedds to watch for — "When You Come from Nothing."' The lyrics will also come up as you listen. The judging and voting ends on April 23 If Hopkins' song is chosen, it will be released as the first single by the winner of American Idol. Since a winning song can lead to albums and the sale millions of copies, Hopkins is justifiably excited about this honor. Phot© by Richard LyHes Let’s Celebrate! llV The Middle StfM't Unlleryw 25th Anniverwiry pnrty find you tiro invited. Murk your I'tilondnr for Hnturdny, April 20th. >/oin th«' iirtiatw, both pout find prowont. mid your friend* nnd neighbor* tit tho Ktillory Irorn fi-H p.m. hive muwic will be provided by Don Lewi* tint! HIM imiCKMINM bund, "Homemade •/am." There will bo plenty of food mid drink. Your Town ('ounrlI will be represented, There will even lx* a spec ial ruffle of ori^imil works of art: you may walk away a winner! Do join in on the fun. Of course you will he treated to a show of art and craft by lw»th previous imd current membero.,, nn overview of tin* area'* fine*! vixual artixt*. Thin show will run throughout the month of April. The Middle Street (hdlery ix located next to The Inn at Little Waxhington. (hdlery hour* are Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 11-0. April 20th, however, the party goex until M. For more information, call during gallery hour* at 540 075 .'1440.