Rappahannock News, May 1, 2008

Kid Vm .-Mfcs conceitl May 2. Friday. ? p.m. ROES auditorium Coma listen to new songs by Rappahannock students under the guidance ot Kid Pan Alley king Paul Reisler and Ns band. “Love in the Time of Cholera" May 2. Friday. 8 p m, Tha Theatra Saa paoaA17 Music on the patio May 2. Friday. 8 p.m. $5 cover Street Legal Blue Rock Inn Come for dinner and music (540) 987-3190 | Board to consider " | conference I center proposal By Matt Pki.kry K NVxvx StsUTWnter On Monday the Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors will consider a controversial application to use an 800-acre farm as a conference center. The County Planning Commission voted 4-2 in January to hack the application, hut only after recommending restrictions to scale hack what would he allowed on the Miller Farm property. James “Bill" Fletcher, who owns the property in the F T. Valley, submitted the conference application tor review bv the hoard in March. He then applied lor an extension that pushed back board review until this coming Monday so he could explore “other avenues,1* he told the Rappahannock News in a prior interview. Soon after in February. Fletcher informally proposed to the planning commission that he use his property to provide affordable housing. He said the commission's recommended restrictions for the conference center were too limiting. He asked the commission members if they would prefer singlefamily units, duplexes or triplexes. Earlier this month. Fletcher had a trailer placed at the edge of his property abutting FT. Valley Road. He is using the trailer to store agricultural materials. When asked in.a prior interview with the Rappahannock News if he was going to place more trailers on his property as part of plans to provide affordable housing, he said: “That's still open. I'm just waiting to see what goes on at the next hearing “ Rappahannock's toning code allows construction of one home per 60 acres without a permit. Fletcher could build 14 units using 700 acres of his property. He would need a special-exception permit from the board of supervisors to put homes on 26 acre lots — the smallest lot site allowed per unit. The planning commission's January hearing drew more than 100 people, with the minority seeming to oppose the conference center application. Fletcher has said that agricultural use of the Miller Farm no i l<Jttger produces enough revenue tn cover maintenance, taxes and renovations. Hl^wont* to lease i. and the ft,UUOua re* I*sit manor house | on4he property to an eventa-bnoking firm tn make it sustainable and ' keep it in his family. The board of supervisors will have the opportunity at Monday's meeting to approve or deny Fletcher's application. The board will also decide what restrictions to impose on use of the property. County Administrator John McCarthy said that the hoard typically votes in accord with the recommendations of the planning commission. If the hoard denies the application. Fletcher could appeal the decision in court or submit another application in a year. The boards hearing on the application will be held Monday at 7 p.m. in the Rappahannock High School Auditorium. It will he open to the public. E-mail the reporter at mpetkeyi&iimcspapirrsAvwi Rappahannock News Staff Photo Matt Peikey Cheyanne Garcia plays “Amazing Grace” on the clarinet at the Rappahannock Lesson Program recital last Thursday Music students toot horns at recital By Matt Pki.kky Rappahaimuck News* Stall Writer The sweet sound ol* music filled the Rappahannock High School Auditorium last Thursday. Twenty-five students of all ages performed pieces ranging from “Mary Had a Little Lamb” to Beethoven s Sonatina in G major at the second annual spring recital for the Rappahannock Lesson Program. Approximately 70 students take lessons through the program, which recruits teachers primarily from the Shenandoah Conservatory in Winchester. Anyone can sign up for weekly half-hnur instruction on their instrument of choice. A $16 tee is charged for each session, hut scholarships are available for students of need. “The kids can pet lessons if they want." said Kathryn Treanor. who founded the program. Lessons are held at Rappahannock County High School, but draw students from within the county and beyond. Treanor stud. For more information, contact Kathryn Treanor tit 540-987-8575. extension 24. E-mail the reporter at nifH'lkeytfliinH'sfHifM'rs.vum. RappahannocK News Staff Photo Jan ClatterbucH A worker prepares to put up a new stop sign at the intersection of Main and Porter streets. Stop signs added on Main Street Hy Mati- Pklkky HAplNthnnniM'K N»>w> MtafTWritpr Maybe this will put a stop to speeding. Workers Inst Friday installed stop signs on Main Street in Washington. The busy street, which runs through the center of town and is frequented by pedes trians, previously had only one set of stop signs restricting traffic. Bright orange Hags top the new signs at Main and i’orter streets. Kven with the added visual cue, some drivers seemed to Rappahannock Nows P.O. Box V) Washington. Va. 22747 (540) 675-3338 (540) 675-3088 (lax) need time to adjust to the new pattern. Vehicles occasionally drove right through the intersection. In March the Washington Town Council voted to install the signs on the 25-mile-per-hour street . A regional representative for the Virginia Department of Transportation estimated that it would take HO to 90 days to put the signs in place hut that has happened sooner. The council has been looking into the issue of speeding for years, and the new signs signal a landmark moment in the town's effort s. Now the council is set to con sider whether to also increase speeding fines with signs posted to warn drivengof the stiff penalties. Hoping to get a better grasp on the problem; the.council recently petitioned the Rappahannock Sheriff’s office for a study ineasur ing vehicle speeds on Main Street and Warren Avenue Plans underway for “An Evening of Passion” By Amy Siivkk O'Lraky S(t*'i'inl to tho KopiKthitnniH'k News WhtMi Rappahannock National Bank offered recently to match employee donations to a local cause, hank employees chose the Emily Jane Hilscher Passion Award as their charity. The hank and its employees donated a total of !f>1.240 to the Award fund, established by the family of Emily Hilscher to encourage local young people to follow their dreams. A May Ml dinner at the Washington School, the “An Evening of Passion." will raise additional funds for the Award and celebrate the life of the young graduate of Rappahannock County High School, a victim in last year's Virginia Tech shootings When asked about the Evening of Passion dinner this week. Rappahannock County High School Chef Mary Arthur replied. “The outpouring of support from the community. Emily's RCHS classmates, parents and current and former Faculty members has been phenomenal. The Passion Fund is such a fitting tribute to Emily and I am excited about how the dinner is coming together.” During “An Evening of Passion" dinner, a few select donated items will be auctioned to guests. The items—described ns “Emily-centric" bv Arthur, who is organizing the dinner —evoke Emily's artistic, equine and culinary interests. Packages include: • Dinner for Two at The Inn at Little Washington; • Dinner for Four at .Jaleo in Washington. DC.. with seven hours limousine sendee; • Kids Clay Camp and custom bowl donated by Suzanne Zylonis of Sperrvville Pottery; • a five-hour wine tour and pro gressive dinner for six Kirov (Ihost. Gadino & Rappahannock Cellars! with dinner at Griffin Tavern and dessert at Thornton River Grille with limousine service; • Cooking class for nix in your homo with Chof Mary Arthur, including dinner and wine, with -ingredient* donated by Terry Lehman of ECONV and a room at Hopkins Ordinary for out til-town participants; • “SkillsCHA" package, including a picnic table or set of Adirondack chairs by Scott Sch lessor's Building Trades classes; car or law ntnowor service or custom welding by Rich Hogans Industrial Technology classes; and a pumpkin cheesecake and two pies from Culinary Arts classes at Thanksgiving, and • an Kquestrian Package featuring horse-related services, items and activities. Admission to the dinner is $100 per sent wuth other sponsorship levels available Limited seating is expected to si'll out. so those wishing to attend who have not yet purchased tickets should contact Cole Johnson without delay at (54tO 9iS7-JJ2<! or three tei<«Tieadw at ersftln.org BANK BOOST: Rappahannock National Bank President Mike Leake (left) hands a check representing a $1.240 donation by the bank and its employees to the Emily Jane Hilscher Passion Award The Award fund was chosen by the bank s employees, after the bank made an offer to match employee charitable donations Accepting the check are Emily's parents. Beth and Erie Hilscher. and Cole Johnson (right) of Headwaters, administrator of the award A May 31 dinner will raise additional funds tor the Award and celebrate the memory of the young graduate of Rappahannock County High School, slam in last year s Virginia Tech shootings eiiolo by Hu'lta'd Lykn<;

Police Briefs Domestic assault A woman walked into the Rappahannock County Sheriff's Office on April 22 to report a domestic assault. According to the sheriff*s report. 46-year-old Timothy Spring, of Washington. verbally threatened the victim, took her keys and disabled a house phone to prevent her from contacting authorities. Spring was charged with assault and battery and destruction of a phone line. Soda machine theft In separate incidents, two soda machines were broken into last week and the money stolen. While making rounds on the morning of April 22. Deputy Angela Deavers noticed the door open to a Pepsi machine at the Rappahannock CFC Farm and Home Center on U.S. 211. An undetermined amount of money had been stolen from the machine. On April 25. Deputy Jeff Breeden noticed the door open to a Coke machine at Hackley's Store in Amissville. The machine had been broken into sometime between 8 p.m. the day before and 1:41 a.m. when Deputy Breeden discovered it. according to the sheriff’s report. County and Town Meetings and Notices • On Thursday. May 1. the Rappahannock County Water and Sewer Authority will meet at 7:30 p. m. at the Rappahannock County courthouse on Gay Street. * On Monday. May 5. the Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors will meet at a 2 p.m. session and again at 7 p.m. for a public hearing. Both meetings will be at the Rappahannock County courthouse on Gay Street. Agenda: 2:00 p.m. meeting School Budget Adoption Rappahannock Story Project, new Director Old Business -Broadband Service, Virginia Broadband -Clean Streams Day. April 12 Report -Regional Reassessment* New Business -Community Radio Frequency License* -Call Farmland Protection Program Purchase* -Analog to Digital Television Conversion* Appointments -Ratify BZA Appointment U^Manning Commission Correspondence -Notice from Fauquier re: Marriott Ranch* -Letter from dept, of Taxation re: Assessments* Information -April Building Permit Report -Old Rag Parking Lot EA available 7:00 p.m. meeting (To be held in RCHS Auditorium) -SE#07-12-01 Fletcher Conference Center/resort An undetermined amount of money had been stolen. The machine was dusted for fingerprints but none were found. Disputes at Hillsdale Two disputes at Hillsdale Country Store last week resulted in charges against a Rappahannock man and a Fauquier man. Justin Scott Todd, of Washington. is facing charges of assault and buttery. trespassing and destruction of property after an argument on April 23 that turned violent. The dispute began in an apartment above Hillsdale on U.S. 211 and continued downstairs. Tbdd, 23, was gone by the time sheriff's office deputies arrived on the scene, but warrants were issued for his arrest based on witness statements. Todd was apprehended on April 24. David Hamby.. of Marshall, was charged with assault and battery after he reportedly tried to hit a man at Hillsdale last Friday night, according to the sheriff"s report. Hamby. 44. had left the store by the time deputies arrived. He was apprehended by the Fauquier County Sheriff’s Office in Fauquier County later that evening. Mysterious intruder A woman called the sherifFs office this past Monday to report an intruder in her Washington home. The woman stumbled upon the intruder in her bedroom, according to the sheriff's report. The man was described as wearing gray sweatpants and a gray sweatshirt. Lieutenant Roger Jenkins responded to the call but found no sign of the intruder and the house secure. — Compiled bp Matt f’elki'Y > • ft. f*!t ~ ' 4 ■•»**■!■■. * ••. * « - I 5 . .? sf •* * * ■ ■ ft ' pwte; ; =- ! WstYMta Wiki and Wundtrful FacesofRapmhannocx Nol Putnam •Age: 73 • Birthplace: Boston, Mfc • Family: Daughter, stepson • Favorite movie: “Bad Day at Sack Rock* • Favorite book: “Winnie the Pooh” by A. A. Milne and The Vanishing Act of Esme Lennox** by Maggie O'FarreW •Favorite food: Fresh green salad • Hobbies: Reading, collecting boohs, genealogy and traveling • Ftrat waking thought “Oftentimes it has something to do with my art" • What brings a smite to your face: Somebody with a good sense of humor and his dogs • Personal hero: George Cooper, one of hia history professors in college With spring setting in temperatures have been on the rise, but Not Putnam is used to the heat. He spends most of his days sweating over 2,000 degree flames in his Huntly forge. Rappahannock’s renowned blacksmith has been hammering away at hot steel for 35 years, crafting ornate gates, stairway rails and, more recently, abstract sculptures. Putnam says that working with metal is in his blood— his great, great grandfather was a blacksmith and a carriage maker, and his great grandfather and his grandfather were both engineers. But for him, it took nearly 40 years to find his way to the craft. Putnam was bom in Boston and raised on a farm in rural Connecticut His family lived off the land, growing vegetables and tending to cows, chickens and geese. Unknowingly he was immersed in an artistic community from a young age. He played with the children of sculptor Alexander Calder, who wee friends with his mother, Putnam said. It wasn’t until he was older that he realized who the family friend was. A poster of one of Calder’s sculptures hangs in Putnam’s studio, but modestly he claims not to aspire to the artist’s greatness. “Am I trying to compare myself to Calder? No way," he said. Putnam split up his college education with a few years of military service. He graduated with a bachelor's degree in modem European history and went on to head the history department at a now-defunct school for boys in Massachusetts. He spent 14 years there as grteacher. In that time he also ran a program that placed Native American students in New England schools. He helped the students adjust to an environment that in many cases was drastically different than what they had come from. He acted as mentor, counselor, banker-and-taxi driver he sad'; “everything to sdflSJffffiBSB” " kids." The experience changed his life. From his exposure to Native American students, he found a new vantage point from which to examine mainstream American culture. "Then you look at your own way with a different eye," he said. He said he is still in contact with some of the kids from the program. After teaching he earned a master’s degree in education and was pursuing a doctorate when he found himself in the middle of a recession and few job prospects awaiting him upon graduation. At that point he decided to buy land in the Massachusetts Berkshires and return to the farm life he had known as a child. He began trying his hand at different crafts, taking on woodworking and pottery, but none panned out. Then he gave a go as a blacksmith. "It was just magical, to watch the iron flow beneath the hammer like that," he said. He decided that was what he wanted to do. "I cashed in my savings to buy time to teach Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Matt Pelkey myself blacksmithing," he said. Three years later, in 1976, he moved to Madison County and then in 1982 he moved to Rappahannock. He opened a blacksmith shop in the Rains, where he worked for 20 years. He supported himself through commission work from architects and landscapers, making iron pieces for their clients. Putnam has shown his work in Washington, D C., was a featured artist in Wisconsin and Georgia and has taught blacksmithing at craft schools throughout the United States. His breakthrough moment, however, came in 1986 when he was hired to do work tor the National Cathedral. Over a period of years he > crafted three gates, tour six-toot candeiabras and a few other pieces on commission. That was a really good gig, as they say," he said. Putnam said tnat ne naa enougn worn to Keep him busy before the National Cathedral Commission, but the prestige of the job greatly boosted his reputation. “It’s sort of the cachet of doing work for the cathedral and the honor of being asked to do work for the cathedral that takes it to a little different plane,” he said. Recently Putnam departed from the intricate Gothic style that has defined his work and began creating flowing, abstract sculptures. “I'm old enough now and I hope I have enough money in the bank that I don't have to work full tilt on commission work," he said. The Caulfield Gallery in Washington will show a collection of his new work through the month of May. The exhibition is titled “New Directions." , Putnam said he has little Interest in showing Ns sculptures in big-city galleries. “it’s nice to be able to show locally in the county, and enough people come through to see it," he said. The Caulfield Gallery will handle most of his work, but 24 Crows in Flint Hill and the Geneva Welch Gallery in Washington will display some of Ns smaller works. Putnam will also lead a tour of the iron work at the National Cathedral on May 10. Admission is $10. For more information and to purchase tickets visit https ^/tickets. cathedral. org/public/show.asp or call 202) 537-2228. “New Directions" at the Caulfield Gallery is open to the public and free of charge. The gallery will hold an opening reception on May 3 from 2 to 6 p.m. Refreshments, wine and hors d'oeuvres will be served. At 3 p.m., Putnam will talk about Ns work. Caulfield Gallery is located at 325 B Middle Street in Washington, in a building shared with the Middle Street Gallery. Hours are Thursday through Monday from 10 a m. to 6 p.m., or by appointment —Compiled by Matt Peikey iTo" SERVKTS OFFERED: " Raptesfflant Windows* Palo Doom Entiy Doors‘Vinyl Siding Vinyl Soffit 4 THm* Roofing Why Paul Henry’s Window Installation? Paul Henry has been part of the community for forty yean, he has over 27 years of hands-on experience, an his company is family-owned and operated. 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Vote on school budget set for Monday Seen from the sidelines: One writers vieiu By Jed Duvall Special to the Rappahannock News It was a budget hearing, after all. It had no right being interesting. Wherever there are budgets, there are steep-inducing budget hearings Rappahannock County has no license to be different. Sp the people who pay for the budget, the taxpayers, stayed away Fewer than 70 showed up* to talk about, and listen til® proposed school budget -for the ‘08-'09 year. They missed a show. The five supervisors took it seriously enough to put on their coats and ties. Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Robert Chappell, stood and gave his pitch for a total school budget of just over $ 12 million; or, what the National and American leagues pay for an above-average first baseman. Chappell made it clear that the proposed budget is roughly $33,000 lower than the current budget. He underlined LOWER. Twice. Bob Anderson. Chairman of the Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors, politely asked each school board member if he or she wanted to speak. None declined. The Marlor-JohnsonMills-Crocker-Gorfein pitch was as gentle and thoughtful and predictable as you would have expected. Please sup port the children. Please Day the bill. We have cut to the bone. We cannot cut anymore. School is a great investment. We have to have great teachers. It was noted that because the government structure in Richmond believes that Rappahannock County has money laying around in heaps, in the manner of haystacks, that state and federal tunding have been reduced by $470,709.00. It was also noted that the plan to increase teacher salaries by 3.5 percent doesn’t even offset inflation, calculated at 4.1 percent. That calculation was apparently done before anyone looked at a neighborhood gasoline pump. The remainder of the evening was given to the voices of the people. The cost of stinginess in teacher salaries was evident in the face and voice of a high school senior, Zack Johnson, who explained to the supervisors, in clear language and gentle tones, the anguish over the loss of three especially impressive teachers, notably band instructor Matt Yonkey, who moved to Fauquier County where the pay is better. Said young Zack, “kids really care about their teachers and what happens to them.” Margaret Lee of Flint Hill, who teaches language arts to 6th graders, had in mind those who like to say that teaching gets you a year’s pay for ten months work when she said, “If it’s 1-800-4MY-TACK 540-675-1650 HOUND FUNTHILL VA SADDLERY - GIFTS - PET SUPPLIES 20% OFF i ONE ITEM }- WITH COUPON Valid Thru May 22nd, 2008 XMnnot be combined with any 'nthet'bjftt.'txdudn Saddles. 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Tom Junk stood and worried that buses are running half empty; some of them. He pleaded, “please keep the budget the same...these are tough times." Roger Cordani, who has worked very hard against tax increases, has spent a great deal of his own time and money in that effort, was subdued. He praised the work of Dr. Chappell, said he had respect for the superintendent, Tm not his enemy.” but worried that two years ago, “mv taxes just about doubled.” Corduni spoke for the scores of those who agree with him, but who were present only in the sense that he handed to the Supervisors a stack of “about 75 letters” supporting the idea of not raising taxes any more. His feelings came through clearly, to wit: Tm not against teachers, not against schools. Tm against taxes, it s hurting people.” Others took the floor. Bob Weinberg paid tribute, saying, “Keep Rappahannock in the lead.... it is tremendously important to give each child opportunities." Ron Makela reported that at a town meeting in March, he asked Governor Kaine about creating a commission to look into local school binding issues, and was optimistic that the Governor seemed to folly understand Rappahannock's difficulty, and was not, Makela thinks, unopposed to the idea of naming such a study group. There were others, each in his and her way leading to the unexpected show stopper. Here, toward the end of the evening, stixxi the diminu OPENING MAY I* 2008 HOURS: Monday - Thursday 10:00am - 5:00pm I Rappahannock Dental Clinic Family Dental Practice Check-Ups • Fillings • Extinctions Crown & Bridge Work • Tooth Whitening Dgital X-Rays • WAuc-hs Welcome We Accept Medicaid for Children Under 21 .. Tarek M. Ashmawy, DDS • Owr 20 Years Experience 540-743-4810 12699 LEE HWY • WASHINGTON, VA 22747 tive Karen Sanborn of Sperryville. She of great experience across this county as a waitress, as a teacher and — to the delight of many in the crowd, uncommon wit. “I am flabbergasted.” she said into the microphone. The laughter began immediately. “It sounds like we re all begging here...you gotta be kidding me! We are talking about what, a $150 a year? I'm shocked. I have waited (tables) on many of you.” she said, making it clear that she thinks the people in the room have enough money to bear an increase in the property tax. “Come off it." she said wheeling on the tax opponents and saying “you probably make three times what I do....and. I know you people are rich. I see your trucks parked at the Q-stop!” Only a few were brave enough to follow that act. Next stop. Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors vote on the budget. That happens at their afternoon session on Monday. May 5. 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Editorial & Opinion May t. 2008 Rappafyamtocfe iietoS Established 1877 An Independent Newspaper Published Every Thursday ARTHUR W. ARUNDEL, PUBLISHER Anita L Sherman, Editor Peter W. Arundel, President BIH Welsh, Executive Editor Jan Clatterbuck, Office Manager To Subscribe Phone (540) 675-3338 BY MAIL: $21 a year in Rappahannock County $27 a year elsewhere in the United States Back Copies: Recent 2 months, 50 cents Older copies to 1960. $5 (as available) Office: 249 Main Street. Washington. Va. Mailing address: PQ. Box 59 Washington. Va. 22747-0059 IMephone (540) 875-3338 Pax: (540) 87S-30S8 Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.. Monday-Fhday Member. Audit Bureau of Circulations www.rappnews.com THURSDAY, MAY 1, 2008 On another note Eric Kvames is stepping down as Rappnet’s administrator As of April 29, Eric has devoted three years of his life to the patient monitoring and objective coordination of the county’s chatterbox. For those of you familiar with Rappahannock’s version of instant messaging, comments can be posted, read, digested and spit back out about everything from who is going to be the next president to where to find a good carpenter and much in between. On any given day, there may be a few to a hundred posts and “clicking your comments” is a safe way to vent without having to actually confront the person - if you are being mean-spirited. Some folks love the computer connection form of communicating. Others in the county deplore it as being a venue for diarrhea of the mouth. But, whatever your view, administering the site is a handful and Eric has performed this task nobly for many years. His decision was not made easily as he values die Rappahannock community and appreciates the support he has received over the years. Certainly that won’t change but the hours devoted to the maintenance of the site will need to fall to another’s able hands. ' When~V6u See Eric at the Glassworks Gallery in Sperryville, take a minute to thank him for his years of service. He deserves special attention. He’s been at the helm of Rappahannock’s quick-fingered Rappnetters and his gentle and kind guidance will be missed. All the best Eric! Letters Vote No on the Fletcher Conference Center As residents of Rappahannock County we are urging the Board of Supervisors to deny The Fletcher Conference Center/Resort application for a special exception for the reasons outlined below. Approval of this application will diminish property values and adversely affect the peace and eryoyment of neighbors for miles around. It also stands to set a precedent which would allow similar commercial operations county-wide. The conference center/resort is a commercial enterprise that has no place in the FT Valley one of the most historic and beautiful areas of Rappuhannock County and the Commonwealth of Virginia. This is a special exception application - not a use permitted by right. As such, our elected Board of Supervisors must consider the precedent that will be set should this application be approved. Rappahannock County has carefully crafted and preserved zoning laws - our bulwark ugainst inappropriate development such as the proposed Conference Center. This application fails to satisfy the following general standards required in the Zoning Code that are the minimum level required as a test for consideration and aoDroval. This application, if granted will: • Adversely affect the use of neighboring properties. The zoning ordinance requires that the Supervisors must consider the use and eqjoyment of the surrounding landowners’ property. A conference center/resort will have a significantly adverse impact on surrounding homeowners due to noise, traffic, and potential unsightly improvements like lighting, parking (up to 10 acres), restroom facilities, etc. • Result in potentially unsafe conditions as it relates to adequate police, and fire protection and emergency rescue services All the traffic, emergency services and waste disposal will be an additional cost to the County with no offsetting revenue from the applicant. • Have permanent adverse and detrimental affects to the County’s Comp Plan and goals for the FT •* •* Valley and County overall e the FT—. Valley is now up for consideration as a State Rural Historic District, and • Will cause a serious and undue impact on the historic Montpelier - a national historic landmark, and the scenic qualities of the adjacent area which are recognized by the County in its Comp Plan and its recent acceptance of scenic easements across the street. Granting this petition will create an irreversible precedent for Rappahannock County. Other landowners with similarly zoned land and parcels, possibly as small as 96 acres, will then foe! entitled to petition and obtain from the County permission for commercial uses in agricultural zones. The Board's action on this petition does not involve just the applicant and his supporters (most of whom appear to live outside the Valley) but. more significantly all of the adjacent area landowners who oppose it. It also involves all Rappahannock County residents, current and future, who will be affected by the precedent this decision will set. The precedent setting effect of this decision is underscored by the fact that once one petition for commercialization/development like this one is granted, it becomes much more difficult to limit others in the future. For all of the above reasons, and others stated by our F.T. Valley neighbors and other County residents, we urge The Board to deny this application. We understand that as a County we must look for ways, consistent with its Comprehensive Plan, for landowners to realize value from preservation, rather than sub-dividing their land. Examples include conservation easements, bed-and-breakFast facilities, and niche farming, which others in the County are pursuit successfully. Five, ten, twenty years from now when residents of Rappahannock County look back to see how successful they were in preserving their scenic and rural vision for the County, this decision will appear as a critical event. The Board has an historic opportunity, and we would say an obligation, to draw a line in the sand here. Current and future generations will be forever in their debt for holding firm now against commercialization of our county. * — < Haul Lamer —id If—ifw#HcKee ... ■Wifi Kilby Fran Krebser Dennis and Barbara King KJVL Kristie Cheri and Martin Woodard Clare Lindsay and Dave Kenneil Brian Murphy Kevin J. McCloskey and Jeff smith Buddy Durden Franklin and Esther Schmidt Alexis and Alaire Rieffel Richard Leff, MD and Debra KantorowitX'Leff BIB Landis and Sara Schneidman Dennis Kelly Mary Graham Beverly Jones Dehna and Jack Bagley Evelyn Miller Willis Stewart Willis Steve Kornblatt and Anne Gray Joe Svatos Putty Delaney Nash and Jeff Weiss Barbara Adotphi and Ray Boc David JL Sal wen L.G. Zindet ID Proctor Jones Chris Quarles and Deb Garxa Joyce Abell Megan Smith Richard Judd Susan M. van den Tborn John Di Lesinksi Susan and John Dienalt Lawrence Meyer Anne Robertson Kim Bealls Jim Oflutt Nancy Reeve Holly Probet Putty Lane David M. Fltihugh and Jenny L Fitahugh Ait Choate Linda and Bill Dietel Philip Irwin Rick and Kaye Kohler Gail and Justin Swift Mitad Young HeidaMorf Vlnnie Deluise Fhwn Evenson Joan Herrema foggy and Arthur Smith Mr. and Mrs. Dyke Halle Donna and Steve Marquisee Lois and Steve Kerchner Denise and Donald Chandler Carroll and Charles Kevis Wendy Murdock Brad Schneider mmr ** Mrs. Ituroiy ^ewbi^lWOer Lynn Sullivan David Salven Richard and Judy Reidinger Paul R. Farmer Cynthia Loretti Alice Laimbeer Eva Marie Carney Alan L. Cohen Will supervisors capitulate to special interests? I must say that I was not surprised, given that Bill Fletcher has been the subject of a hate mass mailing, when I received a copy of Joe Svatos letter and petition regarding the George Miller Farm. The letter supported by a small group of F.T. Valley activists was distributed by local realtors Kaye and Rick Kohler with instructions to print and sign a copy and forward it to Mr. Svatos or to The Rappahannock News. In his letter Mr. Svatos says that “Approval of this application will diminish property values and adversely affect the peace and eryoyment of neighbors for miles around.” A look at similar conference centers/resorts in Virginia suggests otherwise, these properties host wedding (and other) events throughout the year, and typically offer such services several weekends per month. Due to the size and topography the George Miller Fhrm could easily assimilate a large number of visitors with minimal impact on the neighborhood. The allegations that a conference center would adversely affect the neighbors economically are incorrect and in fact quite the opposite is true. The best examples locally would be The Inn, Arlie and Marriott Ranch all of which have helped increase property values in their respective areas. Mr. Svatos argument of setting a precedent and weakening Rappahannock’s Comprehensive Plan is also flawed, the precedent for legal challenge was set when the Supervisors approved the Scruton Application. Mr. Svatoe also cannot quantify what type impact a Conference Center would have on Montpelier, but it sure sounds good. On traffic, Mr. Svatoe should consider that low-income housing will likely produce more vehicle trips per year than the conference center, 15 households at two cars per household 1 round trip per day for 365 days equates to 10,950 vehicle trips per year. Low income residents would also place additional burdens on county services. Another interesting question is who actually owns the land? Does the title owner own the land and have the right to use it in a responsible and economically beneficial manner, or is land use dictated by your neighbors. Typically, landowners preserve their equity through development. An example is just across the road, the Montpelier tract which now has a number of different owners, none of whom do any farming, and the farm looks radically different than it did even five years ago. The Miller Parra could be divided into at least 30 lots for development or about 15 affordable rental units, none of which would be devoted to farming, and development would bring significant financial reward to Bill Fletcher's family but would not benefit the county in any way. Bill is trying to find a way to make the farm sustainable so it can be held by his family for future generations as Thornton Hill has been. On thing is certain, change is imminent and the question as 1 see before the Board of Supervisors is how will the county provide alternative uses to preserve open space and agriculture other than scenic easements, which seems to be a mantra for this small group of activists. Easements are not the best financial plan for everyone. If everyone placed their land in easement we would have no tax revenue to provide even the most basic local services. Bath County has had it* load tax revenue shrink to nothing because of scenic easements. Easements are also not guaranteed revenue and are subject to challenge for two years from the transfer date and if reversed the landowner is responsible to pay back all state and federal revenue and benefits received. The application for a conference center/resort on the George Miller Farm has been sorely mischaracterized by Mr. Svatos and a small band of activists. This proposed application would not radically change the look and feel of the farm, nor would it bring a steady stream of people into FT Valley to trample the neighborhood and frighten off the ^wildlife. Let the process work T first met Bill Fletcher in the spring of2001, he was JLstanding in a middle school library helping unpack bodes • much later I discovered that he had paid for the library books himself, but that is another story. Since that time I have come to know Bill in several roles; single parent, father, sportsman, barrister, sponsor, historian, but mostly as a friend. He is a character, no doubt, but a character with a heart of gold who thinks of his family, friends and those in need before he thinks of himself. I would hope that as the arguments swirl over the proposed conference center, people remember the neighbor who purchased a van to help a handicapped person in our community, contributes generously to local churches and our fire depart ment, opens his farm for the county to use for the Juiy 4th fireworks and has raised two fine young people, mostly on his own. Bill is simply asking the county to consider a proposal to help keep the family form in his family. It is his right to ask, the residents right to debate and the boards right to decide. However, the proposal must be judged on its own merits, not on an overstated campaign to vilify the requestor's good name or to cloud the argument with unsubstantiated claims. The rhetoric of special interests and those who embrace the status quo must be balanced by a vision of what the citizenry and Board of Supervisors can reasonably hope for the county 20 years from now. Vision is the key word here. The beauty and serenity of Rappahannock is a gift to cherish and preserve for ftiture generations, no one should question that. The job of our neighbors and elected officials is to decide how best to preserve that vision while still preserving a citizen’s rights. Bill is a good and decent man trying to find a way to keep the Miller Farm in the family. The conference center proposal represents a way to uphold Bill Fletcher's property rights while choosing a solution that ultimately benefits the county with minima] disruption to our community. Bill Schmieden Amissville I believe the pending application for a conference center/resort is the best long term solution for Rappahannock County. The Miller Farm has other options to become economically viable , i.e.: to develop affordable rental housing or engage in activities that are allowed by right under the Zoning Ordinance nnd by right under the statutes of Virginia, all of which may well have a much more detrimental effect on the neighbors nnd the county. The conference center would cost the county very little and would be an overall benefit to the community as a whole. The beauty of the Miller Farm is enjoyed by many and especially by the new neighbors who nave sited their homes to enjoy the open space views. These same neighbors have been meeting regularly with some of the County's Supervisors to lobby for their own special interests. If Rappahannock is to retain its indigenous beauty it must retain it's open space. I feel the Supervisors must make special allowances for open space just as they did with the cell phone towers. The absolute quiet enjoyment of a few must be compromised for the greater good of all Rappahannock. The definitive question is will the Supervisors act in the best long term interests of Rappahannock County or yield to a small group of “not in my backyard activists”? Do the Supervisors support agri-tourism or development? Because that is the very real alternative. Is the county going to support the sustainability of open space and farming or capitulate to special interests? If you are concerned please voice your opinion to your supervisors. Peter O. Hitchen Land Owner F.X Valley Let’s think “outside the box” Much has been written and ■aid about BHl Fletcher recently in regards to his application for special exception and the establishment of a conference center on his property in the F.T. Valley. 1 would like to go on record and strongly support his application for approval. I ' think this would be an excellent use of his property and help (jreserve this beautiful tract of and in one piece there by help- 1 ing maintain the rural character of Rappahannock and the F.T. Valley for many years. In my many years of knowing Bill, he, like his father, has been a leader in our community and consistently supported farming, open space, and preserving our rural character as a community. His reasoning behind this conference center is to help make it financially feasible for he and his children to continue to maintain and keep this large tract of land in one piece and as undeveloped as possible. As many of you are aware, production of agriculture continues to spiral downward in regards to its financial feasibili ty. Fuel, feed prices, fertilizer, and production costs continue to rise, while the value of what we produce stays stagnant or drops drastically as evidenced by the dip in recent cattle prices. The ftiture certainly looks grim for producers when you analyze the effect of Packer controlled "Captive Supplies” and free trade agreements that are in place with many countries that produce food at lower production costs and safety standards that we as a country cannot compete with. What this ultimately means is that if we want our county to remain as rural and unspoiled as possible, then we must look at alternative uses that are of low impact, yet financially feasible to land owners. 1 feel this conference center, situated on approximately 800 acres, would do just that. In reality, I fee) that it would have minimal negative impact on his neighbors and would enhance surrounding property values, not diminish them. While the Inn at Little Washington is controversial to 8ee MILLER, Pag# A8

Awwk ago. a young friend and I were deuring brush from the edge at' my hayfields. We couldn't help but look around and love the beauty of our county The next day I filled up the car's* gas tank. And then t thought of the lengthy fight gomg tin here and nearby >ver the location of additiontl power lines* to serve our growing population. Unpleasant as power lines tire, they are something we can live with, albeit not willingly! But the shortage and increasing cost of gasoline and diesel are critical. And are likely to get much worse! The increasing price of gasoline, indeed of any form of energy for transportation, should make us think, then ACT! Time is not on our side. We know world demand for energy is rising rapidly due in great port to the ongoing shift of some three billion people from undeveloped to developing, mainly in the Far East. At the same time, supplies of crude oil, the most flexible energy source, essential for transportation, have probably peaked and started a slow decline - just as demand starts a steady rise! Besides actual shortages, political problems threaten oil supplies. We're all shocked by current prices at The school board is responsible At the April 25 Board of Supervisors public hearing on the proposed 08-09-school budget, one thing was quite evident. Most of the speakers obviously spoke with the idea that they were addressing the right board. But, many of the statements should have been directed to the school board not the Board of Supervisors. Dozens of speakers wthy apodte.in support yf the budget'complained of low teacher salaries. They missed the boat. The school board sets salary levels, not the Board of Supervisors. Many speakers complained about photocopiers at the schools, teachers spending hundreds of dollars of their own money for classroom supplies, and the disrepair of buses. Overall, the school board received more funding than they initially requested in the last 12 years. The school board and the superintendent are the sole administrators of the schools and are responsible for all management in the school system. These are problems to be directed to the superintendent and the school hoard, not the Board of Supervisors. What’s amazing is that some school board members complained of some of these same things. But, who's responsible? They are. It’s very hard to understand the school budget document. It is not designed to be understood easily. But the budgetary process is n different matter. It should be open to all for free discussion and the exchange of ideas. The public should be able to come away with some, if not all., of their questions answered. Every year, the Board of Supervisors hears the battle cry. “Our teachers are at the bottom of all the surrounding counties starting teacher salaries." Every year the school hoard proposes an increase in pay of £ Vi — 3 Vi percent every year. As long ns every county nround us gives out similar raises, then next year, the school board has a built in buttle cry “lowest starting teacher salary" and it has been this way for yeurs. The 35-step scale is developed and administered by the school board and it is the school board’s responsibility. Theirs alone. Yet, each und every year, the public is led to believe that somehow it is the Board of Supervisor’s fault that the starting salary is lower than the surrounding counties. For some reason, the school board believes this too the pump; imagine if suddenly we were unable to find gasoline or diesel available at any price? How would we get to work? Shop for groceries? To the doctor s? Or even run my three cylinder fuel-thrifty thirty plus years old Deutz diesel tractor? Ffolitical problems in Venezuela. Iran. Nigeria. Iraq could suddenly result in a drop in available supplies of crude!. With demand so very close (less than 2 percent) to supply shortages would suddenly blossom, worldwide and prices explode! What have we done to prepare for such a contingency? VERY LITTLE! A few weeks’ supply in the national oil reserve won’t last long. Yet we have, in our own country enough energy in the form of coal to supply our energy needs for hundreds of years. You might say “But we can't put cool in our cars!” Yes we can!! In the early 1920s. two German chemists. Fischer and Tropsch. developed a method to convert coal into liquid fuel. Having tittle crude, the Germans ran much of their war machine during WW II on such “artificial" fuel. Tbday it is used in South Africa; Shell Oil has a plant in Indonesia, producing “crude oil" using an improved Fischer-Tropsch process for near &W> a barrel. (Todays world market price is over $ l 15/barrel. > So wiving our “oil shortage’* certainly isn’t a technical problem? If we act. it would in time give us energy independence, save untold billions sent abroad annually for imported oil. create more good jobs at home, help our balance of payments, and bring prices down, seriously reducing transportation costs. It will take time; let’s hurry? Washington hasn't done much, if anything, to help? Both the Executive and the Congress have been equally and grossly negligent - nor do candidates for the presidency offer practical, do-able solutions? Maybe it is time for us to speak up. Individually we have little influence. But if the energy and talent, now focused on what can be viewed as a peripheral, minor problem with power lines, were aimed at helping solve a serious, potentially economically destructive threat, there might be progress. Think about it: the U. S. currently produces a bit less than 40 percent of needed crude oil. Even if nothing happens to reduce supplies by accident or politics, unlikely, growing world demand will keep prices ris The school board has the ability to change the 35-step scale to one that is shorter. This would ac^just the starting salary and the salaries of the current teachers to a rate comparable with the surrounding counties. I hope by sharing this information with the pub tic, there will be a better understanding of the school budget process, the administration of the school system and who holds responsibility for these matters - the school board, not the Board of Supervisors. Hon Frasier Amissville W Dulles Expo Center F Chantilly, VA5>aS» Featuring more than 300 artisans from over 25 states, selling unique items such as • Jewelry & Ladies Accessories • Art & Pottery • Home Decor Items • Women's & Children's Clothing • Specialty Foods • Unique Gifts PIUS: Daily Children’s Entertainment & live Music ^$2^ Buy your $7 discount admission tickets online! Admission good AIL three days Children Under 12 FREE • Parking FREE (Ticket) at the door $81 www.SugarloafCrafts.com Sugarloaf Mountain Works, Inc • 800 210 9900 mg. Why pay when wt> own the raw matte rials tor energy independence at a lower cost? Besides being “gtxxl tor the country" available fuel at reasonable ctist is vital tor us living in Rappahannock; who can afford to live hen' it it costs so much to get anywhere? What will happen to property values when people decide they can no longer affbnl this wonderful liti'. or the commute? Availability and cost of energy determine the standard of living pimple enjoy up and down the economic bidder! Do we want to retreat to the horse and buggy era? Wouldn't work: too many people to teed, to move! So what can we do? We all can and should “push ' our leaders. Executive and Legislative, to encour ige. and rvmovt' roadblocks from. the development of new forms of energy espedaily coal to oil We have the needed raw materials; we have the technical know how. we have the skilled labor and management: the incentive certainly exists! If governments remove olistades and provide management. the free market and American labor will solve our energy shortage. The grandchildren of those who won WAV ll can “wm" the energy war! Let us. individually and organisationally, devote our energies to getting adequate energy at reasonable cost tor our country, using materials and methods that work, now' John L Maroechi Sperryville Miller From Pag* A4 some. I do not think anyone could argue that it has not enhanced property value;* in an around the Town of Washington, Virginia. We should all start to think ‘outside the box’* for ways that will help keep our county special. 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Quite a pair By Jay Brown Special tu the Rappahannock News The Bl ue Rock Inn and Rappahannock Cellars presented a six-course dinner with paired wines on April 25. With the sun setting behind the pond, guests enjoyed a pre-dinner champagne toast on the patio with John Hagerty his winemaker Jason Burrus. friends and guests. Dinner by Chef Jim McCullough was served by his brother John and began with a nod to the season: morel mushroom tartlets with diced pepper garnish that were paired with Rappahannock Cellars* crisp and pungent 2006 seyval blanc. Despite what he described as an aversion to public speaking, the presentation by the soft-spoken Burrus about each wine as it was Photo by Kevin Adams Guests raise their glasses at a dinner hosted by the Blue Rock Inn and featuring Rappahannock Cellars wines. poured was one of the highlights of the evening. Burrus joined Rappahannock Cellars in 2006 after a 3year stint in Europe and a tour of duty as an assistant winemaker in California. He provided both an explanation of the theory behind the particular wine that dinner guests were drinking, as well as notes on the grapes' place in history Burrus acknowledged a tendency to “go against the grain of American taste” in his efforts to expand the American palate for wines. The Rappahannock Cellars Rose, for example, was produced in the French style - barely off-dry with just a touch of residual sugar - Ken McCaldon "My job is lBttmtiof ami I'm gi«m the freedom to do what I'm good at. Hat's realty important to me.* - Km McCaldon Out of sight but never out of mind! Tucked nut of the wjy nn the hospital'* main campus ts a small building where Ken McCaldon spends a lot of lus work day As a licensed boiler operator and maintenance mechanic, he helps maintain the boilers, chillers, compressors and pumps that supply heat and air conditioning to the hospital “I work in the central plant," Ken explains, "so most people never see me They usually don't even know I'm here " But working behind-the-scenes has never been a problem tor Ken. As an HVAC expert, he en|oys maintaining the handlers that supply fresh air to the entire facility, including the patient rooms T like working lor Fauquier Hospital because I like helping the people who come here for care.'' Ken says. “And I really like the way I'm treated. Everyone - from the directors down to my supervisor - really cares about me They treat me right because they want me to stay ", Fur more information about Fauquier Hospital go to www.fruqukrlKnpiul .org or call Physician Referral It Community Link, at S40.1I6.1SM or referrali'uifauqtntrliospuu] org FAUQUIER HOSPITAL BcYourstl/ despite the tact that French roses tend to be less popular in the U.S. than other types of rose. Burras’ approach was well-vindicated at dinner The acidity of this dry rose, accompanying the third-course Blue Roek salad featuring a mouthwatering blue cheese and blueberry vinaigrette, offset the sweetness of the salad, clearing the palate for the next bite. And. despite what he politely described as an “American disdain for sweet wines,” the Rappahannock Cellars Vidal Blanc that accompanied the sixthcourse caramel apple tart provided a measure of swwimw to complement the delicate sugars of the delicious hut. Despite having more than two times the residual sugar of the rose, the vidal blanc was still far from the kind of syrupy concoction that. Burrus correctly notes, is sometimes passed off as “dessert" wine. Other pairings during the five-hour dinner included Moroccan spiced lamb chops with cabernet franc, medallions of beef in raspberry chili glaze with a fullbodied. Bordeaux-style meritage that Burrus described as “the fiag-ship of Rappahannock Cellars," and a delicious spicy tuna tartar served on a deep-fried pastry paired with a 25/75 viognier/chardonnay blend. While Rappahannock Cellars’ wines are clearly the product of the local viticulture - the cabernet franc being a true “Rappahannock wine." - Burrus makes a compelling case that his strategy of blending the best elements of traditional French winemaking with American innovations and the fruit of our local soil is a winning strategy. Blue Rock plans future paired wine dinners. The next wine dinner is Saturday. 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Oberbauer, Jr. Attorney At U»w 540-829-6900 • 1-800-434-3059 FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION 'V I’nnuJiufi Affordable, Ounlity Strviu* Sinn■ /0/S Greening your home to save energy and money By Salue Morgan Special to tho Rappahannock Nows As many of us are looking tor ways we can reduce our carbon footprint and help give Mother Earth a fighting chance, the Rappahannock Association for the Arts and the Community's iRAAO Second Friday at the Library series on May 9 (8 pjm.) will feature Rappahannock neighbors Ralph and Gwen Bates with a homeowners perspective on “Greening Your Home to Save Energy and Money." Ralph and Gwen Bates recently moved to Huntiy on Bear Wallow Road where they planned and built an “Energy Star" certified home. They incorporated many improvements and features that can be adopted in minor and major renovations as well as in new home construction. The Bates will not only share the options they considered and the decisions they ultimately made, but will also be joined by Darren and Jan McKinney who supervised and installed many of the energy-saving improvements. If you are interested in renovations to save on your energy bills and contribute to reducing the levels of carbon emission, you will leave with resources and ideas to help you plan and decide on what you can afford and do to conserve energy and save your money. The Second Friday at the Library series is held at the Rappahannock County Library Conservation Gala to be held May 15 By Hal Hunter Special to the Rappahannock News Attend the Rappahannock County Conservation Alliance (RCCA) Gala and save the county! The connection is not that far-fetched — only three degrees of separation. Here are the connections: First degree of separation: the Comprehensive Plan. The Comprehensive Plan says, “...we the people of Rappahannock declare it to be a 'scenic county” I think we can agree on that. What can we do to keep Rappahannock County scenic? The Comprehensive Plan lists several principles. Examples include encouraging agriculture, ensuring that development is consistent with our natural beauty and environment. and protecting our natural resources. That’s fine, but those are principles. What else? What can we do? Second degree of separation: tools for scenic preservation. Specific tools for keeping the county scenic include land-use taxation, agricultural and forest districts, and easements. These tools represent one-year, five-year and permanent agreements. Land-use taxation: a one-year agreement. About 80 percent of Rappahannock County is in land use, also called use-value taxation. A landowner with five acres or more (six acres with a house) who can show annual receipts of $1,000 or more in agricultural sales (often hay) can qualify for a tax rate that reflects the use of the land at agricultural value rather than market value. The difference is substantial; agricultural taxation is often three times lower than market value taxation. Comparable benefits accrusyto ' landowners in forested use ovef*~b time frame. In short, land-use taxation is a good deal — so good that if landowners opt out of their agreement, the penalty is five years of back taxes at market value, called “roll back* taxes. Agricultural and forest districts: a tenyear agreement. An agricultural and forest district is a state-approved method that allows Rappahannock landowners to set aside land for tenyear periods in return for tax benefits and protections against government interventions. The county has ten districts that protect about 20,000 seres. Landowners who participate in the program cite as its strongest features reduced local tax rates, a guarantee against changes in those taxes and the opportunity to contribute to the scenic and rural character of the county- tyEasements: a permanent agreement. Easements are the holy grail of land protection. An easement is forever. Landowners who grant an easement on their property are saying, in effect, “I want my property to look like this forever — scenic and rural.” Both the federal government and the Commonwealth of Virginia offer substantial tax incentives to encourage easements. Third degree of separation: the Farmland Preservation Program Monira Rifaat, a local farmer and RCCA board member, was the catalyst in establishing the Farmland Preservation Program, a county-sponsored easement program that pays farmers for the development right to farmland in return for an easement. Let s connect tne dots. The goal of the Comprehensive Plan is to keep the county scenic. The only permanent way to keep the county scenic is to put land in easement. The Farmland Preservation Program purchases the rights of farmers to develop their land and puts the land in easement. The farmer retains all other rights, including the right to farm and sell the land. All future landowners are legally bound by the easement. The program is funded by “roll back" taxes mentioned earlier plus private donations, which are currently eligible for matching state funds. The RCCA Gala supports the Farmland Preservation Program «»• n •#* rt«>. ‘ Proceeds from the RCCA fund raiser, the ' Rappahannock Evening View, go to easement programs, including the County's Farmland Preservation Program. To date, RCCA has raised $57,500 for this program. Join us. Have fun and protect the county the same evening. The 2008 Rappahannock Evening View will be held on the site of the first easement granted in Rappahannock County — Phil Irwin’s Caledonia Farm-1812, in 1974. The date is Friday, May 15. For specifics call Ashley Matthews, Executive Director, Rappahannock County Conservation Alliance, at 987-9118 or send an email to rccal@earthlink.net. Signs to save lives By Sharon Komar Special to the Rappahannock News If you have ever driven down the highways and byways in Rappahannock County looking for an address, you probably know it is a real challenge. Many of the addresses on mailboxes might be painted on, have nonreflective black numbers on a gray or silver mailbox or may only be on the front of the box. Some residences don’t even have mailboxes. For police, fire or rescue to quickly find these addresses in the daytime is difficult, but • nighttime is nearly impossible. That’s why Castleton Community Volunteer Fire Company has been selling reflective metal plates with house numbers for only $15. The plates are 6” x 18” with 3” numbers. They are made of aluminum coated with highly reflective blue vinyl material with reflective numbers on both sides, are fade resistant and will last for years. They have pre-drilled holes so they can be easily screwed onto mailboxes or posts and house numbers can be easily spotted from a distance both day and night. These plates could very well be the difference between life and death. If rescuers have to stop at each mailbox to find the numbers, it could be too late. It helps firefighters, EMS and police find homes quickly. It may help save your life or someone you love. The Castleton company has found the lanes to be the most challenging to locate the correct house. The mailboxes are usually on the main road and not in front of the house. There is a street sign indicating the lane, however, after drivers turn onto the lane, there normally isn’t anything to tell us which driveway is for what address. The company is trying to get people to mark their driveway with the reflective signs so they can be quickly identified. If emergency services turn into the wrong driveway, knock on the wrong door and then try to turn a big firetruck or ambulnnce around in a very narrow space or even worse, have to back all the way out a long drive, a lot of precious time is lost. Castleton Community Volunteer Fire Company will be selling 911 address signs at the Farmer’s Co-op in Sperryville and Mayhugh’s Store in Amissville on Saturday. May 10, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The company will make your sign while you wait or you can contact Castleton Fire Company at 540-937-4115 or call 540-937-5225 after 6:00 p.m. or weekends to place an order. If rescuers ain’t find you, they can’t help you. Lawrence JJ. 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School News From Around the County Chappell’s Comer High school team takes second place at SkiUs-USA competition A team of four Rappahannock County High School <RCHS> students placed second at the SkillsUSA state conference, Rappuhannock technology education teacher Scott Schlosser reported. Cody Dodson. Taylor Yowell. Nathan Grant and Tyler Shoemaker took home a silver medal in the conferences team-works competition for a project that included plumbing, carpentry, masonry and electricity. Rappahannock student Kelly Herrell competed in the job interview competition, in which she placed sixth in the state, and Katie Long placed fifth in the state commercial baking contest. Elementary school to hold kindergarten registration May 6-8 Kindergarten registration tor children who will be five years old on or before September 30th. 2008. will be held by appointment only at Rappahannock County Ele- . mentary School from May 6 to May 8.9 a an. to 11:30 a.m., and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. This registration must be done by a parent with legal custody of the child being registered. The parent will need to bring the child’s birth certificate, social security cord, school entrance health form (available from the child’s doctor). and completed immunization record. Please call the Rappahannock County Elementary School (RCES> office at 540987-8259 to schedule your appointment. Parents are requested to bring your child to the registration for a short evaluation activity and on opportunity to visit a kindergarten classroom. Band wins big at1,1 * competition Report from Rappahannock High School Band Director Mutt Yonkey: “The kinds totaled 19 trophies and plaques, earning every ensemble, section and individual award possible! The bands were very successful while competing ugainst schools from Maine, North Carolina, Massachusetts and Virginia. The bands and distinct individuals earned highest honors in every possible category, including: Taylor Light - Concert Bund Solo Distinction Award; Ryan Benyo - Jazz Band Solo Distinction Award; Evan Espinola - Jazz Band Solo Distinction Award; Noel Johns - Best Drum Major Award; Best Marching Drumline Award; Best Jazz Rhythm Section Award; Best Jazz Woodwind Section Award; Best Jazz Brass Section Award; 1st Place Concert Band Award with a rating of Superior; 1st Place Jazz Award with a rating of Superior; 1st Place Marching Award with a rating of Superior. Concert Band Champion; Jazz Band Champion; Marching Band Champion; Overall Grand Champion; Director’s Award of Distinction." The competition was held in Williamsburg, Vu., over the weekend of April 18. Elementary school band students sweep competitions Director Ben Beasley reports: “Each of the students who performed earned a Superior rating, the highest achievable mark for the competition, This is the second year in a row that Kappuhannoek County Elementary School (KCES) has swept the competition with all Superior ratings. The students who performed are as follows: Brianna Winkworth (clarinet, 7th grade); Mimi White i (lute, 6th grade); Courtney King (alto saxophone, 6th grade); (Jus Norris (percussion, f»th grade); Nathan Hale (alto saxophone, f»th grade)." 'Die competition was held at Admiral Byrd Middle School in Winchester on April 19. Wakefield Country Day School Wakefield names athletes of the month Wakefield Country Day School’s (WCDS) female athlete for the month of March is Katherine Russo. She is no stranger to this award, having received it on numerous past occasions for various sports. According to WCDS Athletic Director Mike Kenney “As Katherine has developed her skills in each of the three sports in which she has participated, coaches and players from opposing schools have recognized her abilities and her drive. Her passionate efforts are exhibited in practice, as well as during games, enabling her leadership skills to be set by example. Katherines play has allowed WCDS to overcome a slow start to its girls varsity soccer season and to post several impressive wins in recent weeks." Wakefield Country Day School’s male athlete tor the month of March is Adrian Wassel. In announcing this award. 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Alt submissions in Upcoming Events must be received by 3 p.m. on Mondays in order to be included in the next edition of the paper Send an e-mail to Jan Clatterbuck at jctatterbuck@timespapers.com. Please be sure to include a name and telephone number fir contact information. Upcoming Events lists individual and/or group community items sponsored by non-profits or for charitable purposes. If you are an individual and/or business and your event is for profit-making purposes, there is a fee charged. Please e-mail Stephanie Heflin at sheflin@timespapers.com or phone her at (540) 347-4222. Mostly Ranger Descendants The Mosby Heritage Area Association is sponsoring a Mosby Ranger Descendant Reunion for the granddaughters and grandsons of Mosby Rangers, their servants, and Colonel Mosby himself. This event will take place on June 10 at Green Garden, the home of Ranger Dolly Richards, near Upperville, VA. The evening will begin with a picnic supper on the lawn. The Gray Ghost Interpretive Group, the MHAA's interpretive group, will present a program featuring the story of Dolly Richards and Ns escape from capture at Green Garden in February 1865. Music will be provided by the Tuscarora Band. Those granddaughters and grandsons wishing to attend the event should contact the Mosby Heritage Area Association at 540-687-6681 or by email at info@mosbyheritagearea.org to register. The Rappahannock Story Project, an exciting community Call for Story Facilitators Spectacular!!!! 25.375 wooded acres, Rappahannock County, Rt. f 616, Castleton View Road. Spectacular views and ‘ Stream. Own this unique mountain top and build your dream home or mountain retreat. Come see. MLS#RP6502770 $495,000 m® Darlene H. Carpenter, Realtor (540)825-3300, Ext 28 (540)717-3959 www.montaguemiller.com * ■„ Rose f till (lame Presen t' presents Bind Dog Day Saturday, May 10,2008 • 10:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m. Presentations byAKC Judge Jean l^eonard & (JuailView Kennels Retriever & Pointer Demonstrations. Training Tips. Field First A id. Dog Health & Nutrition Information Dr. Susan Jacobson. DVM, Will Discuss Off-Season Dog Conditioning Representatives from ■ NRA ■ Quail Unlimited ■ Ducks Unlimited ■ NSTKA ■ National Wild Turkey Federation ■ Southern Draw Archery mosnrdiSLL Game Preserve*. 19202 Hatna Road Sfevt nahurg. Virginia h'ur /non- inhirnuUort i all Hust' llill CH<D 1l£l-J‘UO or (JimiU \ ’kwKvnml* CHOI .'BXt-vm FREE ADMISSION l.iHik fur lipri* on Him lit I Ifun I ’ate Mav .11 \H iUnfs mint hr an A r < ontint at all timrs partnership of The Rappahannock Public Library, Piedmont Environmental Council, and 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. Contact Julie Portman at the Rappahannock Story Project at (540) 987-3166 orjulieportman@comcast.net. Seeking contestants, male or female 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. Deadline is May 2. Pint Hill volunteer Fire Department is seeking young ladies (ages 1-21) and young men (ages 1-8) to participate in their annual Carnival. Contestants will be selling raffle tickets on the 2008 Colorado pickup truck and the heifer. For more information contact Karen Williams at 540-635-4673. The Amissville volunteer Fire and Rescue Company is currently seeking contestants for Honorary Fire Chief (girls ages 13-20), Junior Miss (girls ages 8-12), Little Miss (girls ages 3-7) for our carnival to be held June 25-28. For tickets and more information call Sandi at (540)937-4218. Celebrate Wine Month at the Blue Rock Inn May 10: Spanish tapas with wines from Kysela Pere Et Ftls May 31: Austrian Wine Dinner featuring Select Wines Listen to Live Music at the Blue Rock Inn May 2: Blue Rock's favorite Street Legal May 23: Enjoy the amazing soulful sounds of Rappahannock's own Bobby Glaskar and Friends May 30: First time at the Blue Rock, come hear The Shields Brothers Band '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 Spaces still available for Rappahannock Nature Campers There are still spaces for Rappahannock Nature Campers, June 16-27, at Singing Creek, 3 miles south of Sperryville. This is a 2-week educational day camp open to boys and girls 8 to 12 years old. Tuition is $225 for 10 days of camp and financial assistance is available. An application form is available at the Rappahannock Extension Office, or contact director Lyt Wood at 675-1088. May 1: National Day of Prayer The National Day of Prayer is Thursday. May 1. Again this year, citizens of Rappahannock are invited to attend a brief prayer ceremony at noon on the Rappahannock courthouse lawn in Washington. For information, contact Rev. Jon Heddleston (987-8137) or Rev. Phil Bailey: 675-3336. May 1: Thinking ahead to summer The annual sale conducted by the Rappahannock County Democratic Committee is becoming one of the area's notable events. Each year seems to bring new records for numbers of items and participants.'Start thinking now about what worthwhile. usable things you would like to donate for the August 23 sale. Contact Barbara Dennis at 540-364-2569. May 1: Think now, spay later Plan now to have your cat or dog spayed or neutered through the special program of the Rappahannock Animal Welfare League. The next overnight surgery trip is May 28. Call the shelter at Amissville at 540-937-3283 any morning of the week for details. May 2: Street Legal on the patio! The Blue Rock Inn welcomes back live music outside on the patio. This Friday we will be responding to all the requests to have the music outside again. We will be starting earlier at 8 p.m. Come have a meal and enjoy the awesome music and view. At 10 p.m., we’ll move inside and continue with the good times. Contact Jim McCullough at (540) 987-3190. Going out of Business S^Huge Azalea Sale Grower of Over 300 Azalea Varieties I I Finest quality. Thousands to choose from. Incredible deals! r, 21"-24" $18.00 /. 24"-30" $23.00 ^ (size a wndth of plan*) •) Check our website tor full price list, inventory 4 photoe Open ***«m*rv*y*> nttr WaViington W«.nd. ,h May "Wwloni May 2: “Love in the Time of Cholera” RAAC movie for Friday. May 2. is “Love in the Time of Cholera." This replaces “No Country for ad Men." Showing at 8 p.m. at The Theatre. Admission $6. $4. Rated R; 138 minutes; 2007 May 3: Yard sale Come one, come all to the yard sale on May 3 at the Sperryville Volunteer Fire Department, starting at 9 until? Rain or shine. There will be also a bake sale. Contact Michelle Jenkins at 540-987-9440. May 4: Visiting Artist Series “On Collecting Fine Art Photography” Castle Spring Studio of Rappahannock County is pleased, as part of its Visiting Artist Series, to host a lecture by Henry J. Ferrand, Photographer and Collector, on Sunday. May 4. 2 p.m., at Castle Spring Studio, 103 Castleton Ford Road. Castleton, VA 22716, www.castlespringstudio.com. For all those photography buffs and fans, the lecture will include a slide presentation, demonstration of camera obscura. display of material for the care of ‘works on paper’ and handouts of pertinent lecture information. Mr. Ferrand’s lecture will take us from the origins of photography through its acceptance as fine art; identifying collections and collectors alone the way with tips on collecting. Among other highlights of his presentation, he will identify the components and workings of the arts community, outline the criteria of fine art. and explain the pros and cons of the presentation and care of fine art photography. Discussion will follow the lecture. Space is limited. There is a $10 fee. please call for reservations at 540-937-6237. More of Mr. Ferrand’s work can be seen on his website: www.hjferrand.com May 4: Time for trilliums Sunday, May 4, at 1 p.m. Thompson Wildlife Management Area Trillium Walk (near Linden, Virginia). Kristin Zimet and Richard Stromberg will lead a walk at the Virginia Native Plant Society Registry Site in the G. Richard Thompson Wildlife Management Area to see the Trilliums and other spring flowers. Meet at the Trillium Parking Lot on Virginia Route 638 north of Linden. For more information, contact Kristin at 540-550-4044 or john2563@yahoo.com or Richard at 540-631 -0212 or risy@embarqmail.com. May 6: Registration for Kindergarten All children who will be 5-years-old by September 30. 2008 may enter Kindergarten this August. Registration for new Kindergartners will be held at RCES on Tuesday, May 6, Wednesday, May 7 and Thursday. May 8. The hours are 9:00 a.m.-1l:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. by appointment. If you know of any children in Rappahannock County who will be five by September 30 (including your own), we would greatly appreciate your giving us that information so that we may contact their parents and arrange an appointment. The parents may also call or visit the school for more details at (540) 9878259. May 6: Rappahannock County Democratic Committee meeting The Rappahannock County Democratic Committee will hold-v its monthly meeting on Tuesday. May 6, at 7 p.m. in the Jamieson Room at the Rappahannock County Library. Doors will open at 6:45.Refreshments will be served. All are welcome. May 7: Rappahannock Non-Profit Center Networking Luncheon The May luncheon in The Rappahannock Non-Profit Center Networking Luncheon Series is scheduled for Wednesday. May 7, from noon to 1 p.m. in the Library at The Link at the Old Schoolhouse. Lunch is included. This luncheon series provides nonprofits an opportunity to network, discuss concerns and issues they are facing and to share information. Please contact Pam at the Non-Profit Center at 540-987-9750. May 7: Rappahannock Ree Clinic Rappahannock Free clinic will be open on May 7 and May 21 at the County Health Department on Mam Street in Washington. Contact the Fauquier Free Clinic at 540-347-0394. May 8: Naturally Healthy Lecture Series Brooke Parkhurst, of Triple Oak Bakery, presents "Living Gluten Free". This free talk will cover the basics of what you can eat, what you canl eat and why, tips on shopping and cooking, some recipes and possibly some samples too1 Brooke will present on Thursday, May 8, 7:00-8:00. The Brown-Wing Studio, is located at 11692 Lee Highway, Sperryville, VA 22740 Please R.S.V.P. to Kate at brownwingstudio@yahoo.com or (540) 9879414. 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Events From Page A8 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 tnbute to Unsung Heroes.” 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 for $25. Tickets and info at (540) 675-3502 or www.brcsings.com May 9: Library series RAAC's Second Friday at the Library series features Ralph and Gwen Bates with a perspective on ‘Greening Your Home to Save Energy and Money.” May 9 at 8 p.m. Event is free and held at the Rappahannock County Library. May 10: New Farmer's Market Opening Buy local, save money! New Farmer's Market opening in Rappahannock County beginning May 10. from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Quality hand made and home grown items only please. Contact Deborah Stoker at (540) 987-3313 or (540) 222-0413. May 10: Picking Party Sperryville Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary will be having their Picking Party on Saturday. May 10, at the Sperryville Volunteer Fire Department at 6 p.m. All bluegrass and country bands are welcome. There will be a 50/50 raffle. Refreshments sold. Free cake and coffee for mothers! Contact Michelle Jenkins at (540) 987-9440. May 10: Baumgardner and Brown bake sale Bake sale on Saturday. May 10. from 9 a.m. to noon at the 211 Quickie Mart. All proceeds will go towards the Baumgardner and Brown Relay for Life team Come early as we will be having a variety of baked goods including. brownies, muffins, pumpkin roll and Doug's famous cheesecake for raffle. Call Dawn Dodson at 675-3617. May 10: Spaghetti Dinner and Auction There will be a spaghetti dinner and auction on Saturday. May 10. at Lakeside Caterers. 371 Lakeside Dr. Culpeper from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sponsored by the Culpeper Police Department. Relay for Life Team-CPD Blues . Tickets in advance: $10 per adult. $4 per child (ages 2 through 12): Tickets at the door: $12 per adult. $4 per child under 12 (ages 2 through 12) Cash or check only. Auction items are listed at www.culpeperpd.com Tickets available at the Culpeper Police Department. You can also contact office. Tim Sisk at 727-3444. ext. 644 or Maryellen Jarosh at 727-3430 All proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society. May 10: Reflective address signs for sale Castleton Community Volunteer Fire Company will be selling 911 Address Signs at the Farmers Coop in Sperryville and Mayhugh's Store in Amissville from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.. The cost is $15 and signs can be made ' while you wait. The reflective numbers help emergency vehicles cut down on their response time. If we can't find you. we can t help you. Contact Castleton Fire Co. at 540-937-4110. May 13: RRCSB meeting The RappahannockRapidan Community Services Board and Area Agency on Aging (RRCSB-AAA) will hold its regularly scheduled Board Meeting on Tuesday. May 13. at 1 :Q0 p.m.. at its office at 15361 Bradford Road. Culpeper. Individuals with disabilities who require special assistance to attend and participate in this meeting should contact Alisa Decatur at 540825-3100. ext. 3146 or TTY 540-825-7391. May lO: Culpeper Minute Chapter The Saturday. May 10, meeting of The Cutpeper Minute Chapter of the NSDAR will be held at the Madison Inn, 217 North Main Street, Madison. VA 22727, 540-9485095. The luncheon-meeting will begin at 11:30 a.m. Afterwards members may take a trip to the Barboursville Ruins on Route 77. Preserved as a ruin after its destruction by fire on December 25, 1884, Barboursville was one of the largest and finest residences in the region. The only building in Orange County known to have been designed by Thomas Jefferson. Today the estate is run as a vineyard. May 15: Flower Drawing and Painting This is an invitation to see plants and flowers in a new light! We’ll begin with direct observation and explore form, pattern, and color of our local spnng gardens and native species. We’ll be drawing and gradually integrating watercolor painting. 1st session- May 15-July 3rd, Thursday afternoons 1-3 pm. 2nd seSSionJuly 2 - August 20. Wed. afternoons 1-3 p.m. June 7Drawing Horses 1 & 2. This first course will introduce foundation drawing of beautiful horse forms and gestures. We’ll start working in the studio (with the assistance of my miniature horse- "Firefly"), then we'll visit several stables over the coming weeks to observe and draw a vanety of horses, even foals! These will be a fun classes. The 2nd session will cover a more analytical approach to studying equine anatomy.Saturdays 57p.m.. June 7-July 19. The Brown-Wing Studio is located at 11692 Lee Highway. Sperryville, VA 22740. Please call Kate at (540)987-9414. or email to brownwmgstudio@ yahoo.com for more details. 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 for a party of ten are available for $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 May 1—May 18 Warrenton Store Only . >am ytrhncKfi -»t. 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This interactive and reflective session is designed to help professionals create a better connection between who they are and how they express purpose and passion 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 work shop process employs stones 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. Fri. 10-6 Sat. 10-6 Sun 10-5 May 2, 3, 4 Hours W Dulles Expo Center ' Chantilly, VA&3£«> Featuring more than 300 artisans from over 25 states, selling unique items such as: > Jewelry & Ladies Accessories • Art & Pottery • Home Decor |tems > Women's & Children's Clothing • Specialty Foods • Unique Gifts PLUS: Daily Children's Entertainment & Live Music your S7 discount admission tickets online! Admission good ALL three days Children Under 12 FREE • Parking FREE (Tickets at the door $81 www.SugarloafCrafts.com Sugarloaf Mountain Works, Inc • 800 210 9900 May 17: Annual Ronald Raa0n Dinner Saturday, May 17,6 pm at the Washington Fire Hal. The special guest speaker att See EVENTS, Page A10 Urban Green The ‘re-greening* of urban sites reaps many long-term benefits. They paved paradise and put up a parking lot was Joni Mitchell’s observation of a world made of concrete, steel and glass. It was a warning call in the sixties. Fortunately we haven’t reached that point yet. If anything, we are now taking active steps to re-green urban sites that have long been neglected and to protect the trees living there. I The many benefits are just being realized. Trees absorb pollutants such as carbon monoxide and other poisonous gases and produce oxygen. The canopy of leaves filters dangerous particulates. Shade slows the production of ozone, reducing respiratory ailments, skin cancer and stress related illnesses. A healthier city environment is the result. Naturally, trees cool the air during the summer and provide protection against the cold harsh winds of winter. Energy consumption is lessened by as much as 10% when trees aid in moderating the climate. Root systems and leaves intercept rainfall, hold the soil and reduce the risk of flash floods. 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Horse & Field Sports _____ _ . ■■ - ■■■■ini I- - Horses & People The Trailblazers will host their annual fun show 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 details, go to www.trailblazersonline.org or call (540) 349-1412. Emergency planning A series of “farm emergency preparedness” seminars will be held next month in Front Royal. The Virginia Cooperative Extension, in cooperation with local fire ana rescue departments and with support from the Frederick County Virginia Equine Network, is hosting a threepart series in May to help area horsemen prepare for a host of equine emergencies. On May 6 from 6:30-8:30 pan. at Valley Farm Credit, the lecture is about preventing bum fires. The May 13 lecture will discuss horse behavior in emergencies, first aid ;md “go kits" for evacuation. The May 20 lecture, at Wagon Wheel Ranch, will be a “how-to" course on bam evacuation and fire extinguisher training. * Lecturers incUfde Reid Folsom, Dr. Jennifer Brown and Gail Miller. Early registration is $10. For details call (540) 635-4549. Cinnamon series Cinnamon Ridge Farm in Amissville will host two Battlefield and Virginia Horse Shows Association show series. A schooling show series is May 3, June 7, July 12. Aug. 16. Sept. 6 and Oct. 11. A hunter show series is May 17, June 21. July 26, Aug. 23, Sept. 20 and Oct. 25. Divisions at both- series range from leadline through working hunter, with jumper classes offered at the schooling series. Information is online at www.cinnamonridge farml.com or call 1540) 937-6535. Clinic this week Horse behaviorist Linda Tellington-Jones. founder of TTEAM and TTouch will teach a five-day horse training clinic April 30-May 4 in Middleburg at Brookhill Farm. She will give a demonstration Friday May 2 at Sunny’s Corner Farm at Takaro in Middleburg from 7 to 9 p.m. Call (800) 8548326. Web site off and running The Galloping Grape tack and wine shop recently launched a new Web site — www. gallopinggrape.com. New and used saddles are featured, along with other items in the specialty store located in downtown Warrenton. Consignment items are being sought for sale. Store owners say that all western and English saddles in good Buddies I ometimes circumstances create unexpected friendships’ Fhese furry buddies seem to feel right at home in each Mother's company, even though wisdom dictates that they should he chasing eac h other. In I Timothy 4.4 we read. "I or everything (*od created is good, and nothing is to he rejected if it is received with thanksgiving". We are all created hy (hhI. we are all brothers. If only we could all he frirnds! As we sit in the Mouse of our Almighty t real or this week, may we take a moment to give thanks for t.od's sanctuary as we experience His warmth reflected in the eyes of our fellow worshippers. I et us pray that all can join in the singular sacrament of worship, and love one another. J’ iunfcy Mmfey Tiwifcy Wt*nn4<y ThurWiy (ilfcy M«b ImUH lulch M«h Act* tab* M.I-11 M.I-U *5.1-8 64.1-ft l.l-ll 15 ijt*pyt'fjN ..’OOH •• Um * 1.1* , *i( r • 'it- *«•!*-. .A * r Sc* »4<y Acts I.IM* W.C. Thompson Funeral Home 503-7 North Main St. Culpeper. Virginia 540-825-6700 The Marshall Agency, Inc. General Insurance M.uii Si M.irshull V \ 540-364-1614 • 800*8684179 EARLY S CARPET, INC Residential • Commercial 937-5500 1-800-870-9098 Highway Rt. 211 West Amissville. Va . (tm, // (Hlf/lHtHltf, S/*.(k Ami M. ( jttiwuy Attorney A l'oun»rllor-«-Law 15 Uarntt St. W«rt*ntun. VA 2015* 54»>-J4<Mimi • 540-34?-llWfl (fiu) Naw Baltimore Shall 5021 Lee Highway. Warrenton. 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Teams of four riders — three three-day e venters plus one show jumper — will compete against the clock for purse money and prizes. Details are online at www.derbycross.com. Stable Tour set 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 aan. to 5 pan. both days, with the tour's home base at Trinity Episcopal Church in Upperville. Call (540) 592-3711 or log onto wwwmiddleburgonline.com. Blue Ridge series Blue Ridge Hunt trail rides, continue Sunday May 4, at Oxbow Farm in Front Royal at 9 a.m. A May 10 ride is from Callander in Berryville at 9 a.m.; May 18 from Mt. Hebron in Berryville at 10 a.m.; and May 24 from The Oaks' in Millwood at 9 a.m. The cost is $20 with breakfast to follow each ride. Coll (540) 247-1564 for details. Porr lecture The Piedmont Equine Practice will host a lecture on feed supplements by Dr. CA Shea Porr an Wednesday, May 7 at the clinic near Marshall. Dr Porr is the equine extension agent for the Northern District of the Virginia Cooperative Extension. Refreshments will be served at 6 p.m., with the talk to follow at 6:30 p.m. The event is free. Details are at (540) 364-4950. Photo fix In laBt weeks special Virginia Gold Cup section, an after-production error meant that a photo was incorrectly placed. On the photo layout pages entitled “Choose Your Favorite,” the center top left photo was the wrong one. That photo, captioned for Straight Gin, appeared at the lower right of the layout. The section editor regrets the error. Events From Page B9 be Bob Dornan, a well respected congressman from California for 20 years who has been described as "one of the leading firebrands among American politicians.” Dinner is free, but reservations are required, so call or email for your reservation NOW! Call: Terry Dixon. Chairman, Rappahannock County Republican Committee, 540-937-7709 or e-mail: terry.dixon@ gmal.com Those who attend are asked to bring a main dish and a side dish (or dessert). Beverages will be provided. We have a limited number of sponsorships available and your voluntary contributions to help fund the Rappahannock Republican party for this very important election year are appreciated and needed' Please send your generous voluntary contribution! Please attend and pay tribute to the significant contributions President Reagan has made to our country and party. Remember - The fire hall only seats about 100, so you need to call or e-mail me for reservations. Don't delay. Reservations are limited and it is first come, first served. May 17-18: Rappahannock Relay for Life The pre-Relay activities begin with campsite set-up and registration for those not pre-registered at 4 p.m. At the Rappahannock County Elementary School. Cancer survivors are encouraged to register at the reception area around 4.00 p.m. even if they are not on a team. The official opening ceremony will begin shortly afterwards. It will be followed by the Survivor Walk A good way to join in the fight against cancer is to join or sponsor a team or generously contribute to a team or to the event. It is not too late. Contributions made before 11 p.m. on the night of the Relay will be counted towards the competition for highest amounts raised by teams and individuals. However, funds submitted after that deadline will still count towards the Relay's total The closing ceremony is at 8 a m. on May 18. Contact Evelyne Latham at 540-675-3398 or Bette Mahoney at 540-6753446 or join us at the Relay and make your contribution then. May 17: Piedmont Alternative Energy Expo Spend one-on-one time with local experts to get advice on ideas and plans for your own alternative ener gy projects. Or explore the whole range of vendors, in one convenient location, all now working to bring alternative energy solutions to households and small businesses in our region. Kid-friendly exhibits and handi-on fun teach energy fundamentals, while sophisticated applications of technology deliver high tech answers to today's energy challenges. 9:30 - 4:30 at Fauquier County Fairgrounds, 6209 Old Auburn Rd. in Warrenton. Admission $5.00 for adults, free for students and children. Sponsored by Rappahannock League for Environmental Protect and its colleagues, www.rlep.org, or call (540) 317-1449. May 18: Old Fashioned Sunday afternoon dinner There will be an Old Fashioned Sunday afternoon covered dish at 3 p.m., on May 18. at the Reager School, beside the church. Special music and hymn sing. This is a benefit for the restoration of Willis Chapel United Methodist Church in Huntly. Donations will be appreciated. The inside of the church was severely damaged after a furnace explosion. Contact Judi Burke at (540) 635-2473 May 19: RLEP Monthly Meeting Meeting starts at 7:00 p.m., Rappahannock County Library. Social time begins at 6:30 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. For more information, go to www.RLEP.org or call (540) 317-1499. May 21: Rower Show The Rappahannock County Garden Club is sponsoring a Flower Show on May 21 at the Washington Fire Hall. The show will include flower arrangements and horticultural displays. Judges from the Virginia Federation of Garden Clubs will judge all the exhibits and award ribbons as appropriate Anyone can enter the show. On the day of the show (May 21) all entries - both design and horticulture - need to be brought in and placed between 9 00 a m and 12 00 p.m. must remain in place through the afternoon and picked up between 4:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. The show will be open to the public from 3:00 p.m. to 4 00 p.m. after the display has been judged. Please contact Sylvie Rowand at Sylvie<§>LaughingDuck Gardens com or 540-675-3725. Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Betsy Parker Foxfield winner Winning at Saturday's Foxfield Races near Charlottesville is Discreet Charmer, at center with Paddy Young. Full story, results, more photos are in the April 30 Fauquier Times-Democrat. and online at www.Fauquier.com. Virginia Gold Cup up Saturday; Bull Run closes season Sunday By Betsy Parker Rappahannock News Stuff Writer The richest timber race in the world — Saturday's $100,000 Virginia Gold Cup — attracted a stellar group of 12. The tour-mile classic runs as the fifth (of six) race at the May 3 Virginia Gold Cup meet at Great Meadow. Two-time race winner Miles Ahead figures as morning-line favorite, but rival Bubble Economy comes from the powerful Maryland stable of trainer Jack Fisher. Fisher has won nine Cups, the most of any trainer, and Bubble Economy was 2004 timber horse of the year. Rounding out the field are Erin Ga Jlragh. Hpt Springs,. Hotspur, incomplete, •lAlfmt lrufrock. King Lear, Monte Bianco, Straight Gin and Twill Do. Ail horses carry 165 pounds. F\)«t time is 1:30 o.m.. but the junior field master* ‘chase championship opens the day’s action at 12 p.m. Rounding out the muin race card are four hurdle races, with the popular Steeplethon, worth $2f>,000, running as the day’s second race. Steeplethon entrants face a varied course of solid jumping efforts which include standard timber and hurdle fences, natural brush, an open ditch, bonk, wall and a unique water splash. Great Meadow is located halfway between Warrenton and Marshall on U.S. Route 17 at Old Tavern. View complete entries online at www.NationalSUvple chase.com. No tickets an* sold on race day; for pre-purchase tickets or outlets, call (MO) 347-2612 or view online at www.VaGoldCup.com. Racing Saturday • What: Virginia Gold Cup • Whan: May 3.12pm • Whara: Great Meadow • Details: (540) 3472612 Racing Sunday • What: Bun Run Hunt Point-tD-Point • *Whaff: Mayn't • Whara: Brandywine Park • DataBe: (703)8660509 Sunday’s Bull Run Hunt I’bint-to-Pbint starts at 1 p.m. for the first of seven races. Opening the card is a novice rider flat race, followed by a unique western tack dash. Other races on the program are maiden and open turf novice timber and the popular draft horse nice. The Bull Run races an* held at Brandywine l\irk south of Culpeper on U.S. Routt* 15. Complete entries an* online www. CentralEntiyOflke. cum. Hirking details and information an* at <703) 860-0509. One last Virginia point to-point is next week, Muy 10, at the Bedford County Hunt Point-to-Point. Purses are offered in all races. Call (540) 297 :1419 tor entry details. Sporting Calendar APRIL 2890 30-May 4 Linda Telllngton Jones clinic, Brookhiil Farm, Middleburg, (800) 854-8326 MAY 1 Tri-County Feeds nutrition seminar, 7-9 p.m., Nutrena's Dan Snively on feeding the senior horse, Marshall, free, (540) 364-1891 2-4 Graves Mountain Lodge three-day ride and dime, Syria. (888) 249-5110 3 Virginia Gold Cup, Great Meadow. The Plains 3 Cinnamon Ridge Farm show, Amissville, www.cinna monridgefarm1.com. (540) 937-6535 4 Bull Run Hunt Polnt-toPoint, Brandywine Park. Culpeper, 12:30 p.m., (703) 866-0509 4 HazelwikJ Farm hunter show, Fredericksburg. (540) 891-7101 4 Sandstone show, Millwood, sandstonefarm. 1 com. (540) 837-1261 4 Jumper show, Morven Park. Leesburg. (703) 777 4 Trail blazers fun show, Grove. Warrenton, 9 a.m., (540) 349-1412 4 Blue Ridge Hunt trail ride. Oxbow, Front Royal. 9 a m.. $20, breakfast to follow. (540) 247-1564 6 Emergency farm preparedness seminar series, Front Royal. $10, (540) 635-4549 7 Piedmont Equine Practice lecture, Dr. C.A. Shea Porr on feed supplements, Marshall. 6 pm. refreshments. 6:30 p.m. talk. free. (540) 364-4950 10 Old Dominion Hounda spring trail ride series, Houyhmhmn, Hume, 10 a.m., (540) 364-3995 10 Bedford County Hunt Point-to-Point, Forest, 1 p.m., (540) 297-3419 10 Fox Chase Farm show series, Middteburg. (540) 6875255, www.foxcha5efarm.net 10 Quantico Riding Club dressage show, Quantico Marine Corps Base, (540) 630-2628, www.quantico hdingclub.com

Obituaries Erma Lucille Pendergast A Special Lady Erma Lucille Pendergast, 80. diedon April 18, at her resident in Washington, Mrs. Pendergast was born in Marion, Ohio on December 3,1927. She achieved multiple milestones in life where traditional women never ventured including but not limited to the participation in old car restorations, shooting matches, resolving mechanical issues, and the grooming of her perfect yard. She was a conservative Republican and activist in Rappahannock County Mrs. Pendergast was married 55 years to the late 'Thomas S. Pendergast, Jr. She is survived by her brother. James F. Hoffman and his wife. Joan of Marion, Ohio, a devoted nephew, Jymm A. Hoffman. and his daughter. Abigail and wife, Laura of Ambridge, PA., along with other family members. She was surrounded by her special friends, along with much support and encouragement from Dr. John McCue. She was very grateful to various friends for their assistance and compassion A celebration of her life and legacy will be 2 p.m. Friday May 2, beginning at Found and Sons Funeral Home, 860 Sperryville Pike. Culpeper, VA and continuing to her home on the Covington River in Washington, Virginia. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 2654 Valley Ave. Suite B, Winchester, VA 22601. An online guestbook is available at wwwjbundandsons.com Religious Notes A revival held at Mar* MMtha Baptist Church, 18077 Lee Highway in Amissvilk', will continue through May 2 at 7:30 p.m. each evening. Evangelist Mark Rogers from Anchorage, Alaska will be the gpest speaker. Nursery provided, everyone welcome. For more information call Pastor Albert Payne at 540987-878. National Day of Prayer Observances The National Day of Prayer is right around the comer, please join us in prayer on Thursday, May 1, at the Culpeper Methodist Church from 7-8:30 p.m.Contact Theresa Light, Novum Baptist Church at 540-987-9523. Thornton’s Gap Regular Baptist Church, Sperryville, will have a revival running through May 2 at 7 p.tri. The guest speaker will be Dr. Wayne Thompson from Rochelle, Va. Everyone is welcome. Thornton Gap Primitive Baptist Church, Sperryville, will resume their Tuesday night hytnn singing, beginning on Tuesday evening May 6 at 6 p.in. Everyone is invited. Meetings are informal and singing is for one hour with refreshments served after. There will be an Old Fashioned Sunday afternoon cover dish at 3 p.m., on May 18 at the Reager School, beside the church in Huntly. Special music and hymn sing. A benefit for the restoration of Willis Chapel United Methodist Church. Donations are appreciated. On Thursday, March 28, the inside of the church was destroyed by a furnace explosion. The congregation thanks God everyday that the building did not bum. They have mqjor clean up. Service Master has worked everyday since the first of April. i ne explosion destroyed drapes, blinds, benches, alter furniture, organ and the piuno - not to mention all of the smaller items, such os choir robes, costumes, and lots of music. They were left without even a hymnal. Some things can be cleaned, but some cannot. They have insurance, but will be left with many expense's. The congregation r and friends in the county have been very supportive. Please invite a friend and join them May 18, for a celebration of God's love at Willis Chapel. Washington Baptist Church would tike to invite all the children to their annual Vacation Bible School, co-sponsored by Trinity Episcopal Church and Washington Baptist Church the week of June 23-27 from 9 a.m. to noon . Mark your calendar now and plan to attend. For more information call the church at 640-675-3336. Inspiring Tllmtgfits Randy Mlntar PRE-PLANNING* PRE-PAYING* PREPARING .. In the final a'nalyVis*'the decisions revolving around a funeral and burial ore among the most important to be made in life. At some point, you must ask if you want to moke these decisions for yourself or have someone else make them. After all. your funeral and bunal put the final punctuation on the statement of how you will be remembered. Aside from these considerations is the matter of whether you want to burden your family with the emotional and financial responsibility of attending to your final needs. Much as you prepared for milestones in life such as births, graduations, weddings and retirement, doesn't it follow that you would also prepare for death? Discuss your options with a funeral director. The idea of pre-need has become far less unusual than in the past. People understand the benefit of determining the details concerning how their death will be observed. Contact MOSER FUNERAL HOME, at (540) 347-3431 We will meet with you and discuss all aspects of preplanning. We will provide you with a tour of our conveniently located facility at 233 Broadview Ave.. Warrenton We look forward to di.H U.iiin# \our pre nerd with you. "The righteous ahull he in everlasttnK remembrance. " ■ Paalmx 112 h W.C. Thompson Funeral Home, Inc. “WV Cart About Tour Peace (If Mind9 SOJ 7 North Main Street • Culpeper, Virginia 22701 Telephone (540) 825 6700 Wilbur t Thompson, Mortkian St Notary Servtnq tht hrdmont area for over 40 yean ASA Mark C. Grove, ma, aaa. asa American Society of Appraiser* Personal Property/Antu.|iicN For estate planning, insurance scheduling, donations, equitable distribution, divorce settlements, consultations. (434) 964-1403 www.mgrove.com Mildred E. Johnson Sperryville resident Mildred Ellen Johnson Harper. 87, Of Sperryville, died at her residence on April 23. Mrs. Harper was bom in Baton Rouge. Louisiana. July 18. 1920 to Ernest Johnson and Katherine Holland Johnson. She was married to the late Rev. John Harrell Harper. Mrs. Harper was an elder in the First Presbyterian Church of Charleston. West Virginia; active in the Women of the Church and the Stephens Ministry; worked with the Shepherds Center of Charleston. West Virginia; served on the board of the Y.M.C.A. of Charleston; was a member of the East End Historical Society of Charleston; was a member of the West Virginia Quilters Guild ;ind was a member of the Auxiliary of St. Frances Hospital in Charleston. Surviving Mrs. Harper are her daughters. Rev. Bnrbura H. Jamieson and her husband John M. of Sperryville. and Patricia H. Rohr and her husband Paul Randolph Rohr of Clifton. Virginia; four grandchildren, and one great- grandson. Memorial services will . be held at u latter date in Charleston. West Virginia. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice of the Rapidan. P.O. Box 1715. Culpeper. Virginia 22701. Condolences may be given via e-nuiil to cloreenglish<Pgmail.ct>m or you may sign a guest book at cloreenglish.com. "Families Serving Families" Unparalleled Service Since M.10, the Benchmark of Funeral Service IIW |.mu*s Monrw Highway (Rt 2^ South) Culpvpvr, VA WaviK lvii|tlt->h. Hunenit l'mx,tvt 540*825*231)1 Kn-tcn In I*' in n lum-ntl Uiuvtot milMuiw Utul V(».R.nrr./ a>» fia< *mrw.lur>m*morir>.cuin p*. 9 * i rsn\< r CJl.ORY Mot MAIN, Amissviu.e Hroud. sweeping views of lhe Blue Ridge from Chestei Gap to Graves Mountain with hardly another house in sight' 'I + acres with new SUO v|. tt. guest cottage, approved 5 hedroom pere and main house site reads to huild. I he prop ertv is very private, mostlv fenced and about $1)'3 open pastuiv. There are 2 creeks and several excellent pond sites $769,006 WooovniK ComcK Private and peaceful cottage near Woodville with 2 Nil and I Nh. Includes washer and drser electric hoi water healer, electric hascNmrd Nat. avvhxlMove. gas ranee and window a e units in ■ the bedrooms VtOO/mn. plus utilities. Rivkr Mot viain Lank, Aviisnvii i.k IworniitfKnl purvels between Amivwille and Hint Hill. I he pn ixTtu-N hux e meandering streams. n\k iniUn'jU’iiijr, and (5>1x1 (Xitential views. ('umplctc \x ill) muds. cleared Nuldui^ sites ami It sir Ixlr |x-a> •‘>.7 «s NVPI.OOO amJ 11 4 acivs W u m r Bram ii. 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Fi.ifciu.ul . Iiorse hi } . RFNTAJL PROPERTY NEW Hughes River Road, Etlan, VA Fabulous views of Old Ra^ Mountain and bu colic, roiling landscapes from this lovek. Imhthllcd four bedroom home situared on kt acres. Ideal for a wnrer’s, or rom-anne couple’s, weekend or full time retreat. Private 'cttinu. Available for rent beginning |une I for a term of I year St,500 per month. Howie Swaim 540-522-W2J FRfcEZElAND, IjNDf.N, VA Spectacular 16H degree vimv .*■ bedroom I ’ j bath three level < <mttmjx mir-. <ith-rtrK; .ill the modern amciiinea. Two large deck* ciki- ulv.m nice of views nt the vurrounding m< >untun«. and Shenandoah Valiev. Located mi i J acre o >nu.r I. >r at etni 'if ifiicr Mrcet vet mmutev to I <>(>. Jim Thompson 540-6U7-32I6 Kathryn Harrell 703-216-M18 aswsiwaiwssKamf’r****** Brandy Mill Farm, Nethe^s, VA liorgo >us Victorian farmhouse with dramatic in ullage on the Hughe* River am) 'tunning v lew • of Old Rag Adjacent to the Shenandoah \i non.il Park, this bcrwtifuliv renovated A ho in »>m. 2.5 bath home on ?6 attw ha* format garden*, an old log cabin. nvir frontage, a null race, Ntteaniand rolling woodlands. $2.YKj.lKO. Alan /uaehlag 540-270-8150 Wat mi tir The Dolble Loc, Castleton, VA ( hanmnic, hdh rv*ti Weil tiist S4.nu iKMki) .>n Si wihhJcO 4trt* with view* in cstrs slm 1 tn m. \i. theme set updateii ipmc* slcfine tin* vUliuhrtiii ' Kilnu/m. 1.5 hath hiuik teaPjnnx man ruLimlM i[> mu, a manaueiihk vwl, «t< ir.iitc 'in i I uni <>ni t the mm htiiuntui them fret-. ocr n. Mi»eti. 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Ih»k^ i< S* h 4 Uvk A»nr>, i - i .i > i finp4nt*% hHrnui bvtng i.'*.l vtom ^ Jitr-i r< a .m, ru n»*n, L <v%t.r * u.i * _v » ui ' < 4f kT-ir^v Lj|>t *wfT4i t «ttirnmjfy " '* vp..r-?A I K\ijr*«*>i iraiM kwic. $4. **f , Lynn Wiley 340-253-7441 .your property »N CONSERVATION easement TODAY 1 l,j |^^|K^®^»6w}2:.:-; DeLong’s donuts on Saturday! The Flint Hill United Methodist Church Relay for Life team is hosting a benefit breakfast to raise fundi? for the American Cancer Society, Saturday, May 3, starting at 8 a.m. at the Flint Hill Fire Hall. The church has a reputation for putting out a fabulous country style breakfast, so you don’t want to miss this one. Rumor has it that the donut making pastor will be on site offering fresh-fromthe-fryer donuts with vanilla or maple glaze. At the same time and the same place, you will have an opportunity to support. the Rappahannock County Park by purchasing T-shirts, available in four colors, and stainless steel mugs, $10 each. Here’s a friendly reminder to children everywhere - Mother’s Day is May It. It is also Pentecost, so before you take Mom out for lunch, don something red and go to church with her. That will make her day! FLint Hill Leah DeLong and Ester Settle (540) 675-3252 flinthillnews@comcast.net We failed to list Ashley Herzog’s birthday last week. Ashley celebrated her second birthday April 24. Here are the birthdays for the month of May: Richard Settle and Frances Hudson May 7; Doug Bywaters Jr. and Annie Loughlin May 8; David Bywaters Mayl4; Steve Herzog May 18; Liliana Uribe May 27; Ed Marcey May 30. If you are celebrating a birthday or anniversary, just give us a call and we will make sure all your friends and neighbors in Flint Hill celebrate with you! The Rappahannock News and the Rappahannock Animal Welfare League < RAWL) present Your Next Beat FriendJack Photo by liii Duvall Just take a look at my spats. Yes. my name is Jack and I wear spats on my front paws just about all the time. You need to have the look, you know, to get out and about, to be seen around town. That's me. I'm your Shepherd-something mix. I clearly have a great sense of humor and a taste for looking just right. Indeed, I've got at least some white on all four paws. This* pa*t week 4 do^s were with new ownur*. The Rappahannock Animal Welfare League ik located in Aniissville at 164 Weaver Road. They can be reached 7 days a week between H am and l p m at i540> 937-3283. Check our their website at www rawldogs.urg ESTATE l\ RAPPAH\VN(K K COINTY In the Hunt C't>untr> “HU;!! I HI( kH"at HvcKorkv Situated m the center ot the Thornton Mill Hounds hunt territory High Thicket combines alt that one could want in a countr> estate. Tnjoy the tush, meadows and stunning v tews from the protected grounds. The main home, built in the late htfs has been fully upgraded Other amenities include an indoor ;hh>I. 5 stall bjrn and sheds. Kidtng trails run throughout the land Several fields arc fenced for hotses and the remaining is fenced for cattle Wildlife abounds in the bit* acres of open woodland You will agree that High Thicket is one of the best values on the market at this time' 11 ' easement protected acres Just reduced to S 1,950,000 Ask about attractive owner financing! sH!b}cvt Tv) owner af^pt nji .►wno wii finance up to SI »**).♦**> at vtmpU: inkM ;M'd a hn *>ws s iintujui payments of pffiKipal ami inktvx^l w:t.h htUi uiipa.vf .tnue piut* ir.lcrvst Jvk after 10 ycarv ( all Alex Sharp at (540) 210-4425 mom vs \\i> i \i hoi ri xt.tsi vri; Minot 1BI Kt.. VIKCIMV »*» I IIOXI \V| XI HOI turn siTkp V p’u'v = t ►* a '•* i.i ix^v't ; ketta j icluh'c Vat *s a'1 v.> vaiTaatid an ►*.» u’Vtvt u pfcinnuvv)

Sperryville 'Volunteer Rescue Squad is running again We are not up to capacity by any means, but I am personally grateful, and can attest to the fact that returning volunteers and new trainees are sometimes available to run when needed. Just a bit over a week ago I became very ill and needed to be transported by the SVRS to Culpeper Hospital. I am grateful to EMT Stephanie Atkins who has returned as a volunteer and to Harold Bee bout, who is a relatively new ambulance driver. Their assessment resulted in the correct decision to get me to the ER, and I remained in the hospital for four days, recovering from a severe infection. We look forward to providing even more coverage when the current EMT class of 10 members completes its training in June! James Russell celebrates a birthday, new novel About 50 family members, friends and admirers gathered on the misty mountain on Sunday not only to celebrate James Russell’s 87th birthday, but also to ask him to sign copies of his third book, “Felicia.” Described as a novel, but with details drawn from the memories of his childhood conversations with his family and friends, this book deals with the sexual exploitation of AfricanAmerican women during the mid- 1800s. This descriptive novel is told in the first person, and in Mr. Russell’s characteristic style, conveys not only deep pain, but also a message of hope and respect. Mr. Russell introduced this novel to the group at his home in Sperryville, “..where I used to earn 75 cents per day working on these very grounds and now Spowwiue Barbara Adotfi adolfibarbara@ verizon.net | (540) 987-8682 I own it.” At least four generations of family members embraced Mr. Russell while his son Mike, home from Berlin, gave a musical tribute to his dad and entertained the crowd. Twentyfour-year old great cousin Sean McNeil had traveled from Silver Spring, MD, for the event because he had not seen Mr. Russell since the publication of Beyond the Rim and just wanted to see him again. At this reunion he discovered his barber, Mike, who is also Mr. Russell’s grandson and his cousin! We congratulate Mr. Russell on his new book and look forward to book number four, now in progress, about two grandfathers! Anna Lee’s Antiques and Yard Sale is hack Roger Yowell has opened the doors for business at 11945 Lee Highway; in the log cabin building just a few doors west of the bridge near the Rescue Squad. Roger has “fooled with antiques” most of his life. “It’s fun! You see something different every day I like meeting people and going to sales.” Roger carries a range of furniture from the more modestly priced to collector’s level. He had a beautiful light maple table and chair set in pnstine condition for only $425. He wants to be able to help families with limited incomes furnish their home. Best of all Roger will plant the entire side yard in tomatoes, and carry a complete line of fruit, vegetables and flowers in season. The latter will be supplied by his sister Nancy’s employer, Hutcheson Green House in Culpeper. This will be a lively spot in the village for many of your food and furniture needs. Do stop in and pick up a jar of Anna Lee's wonderful apple butter while you are there. In case you were wondering...his mother's name was Anna and his middle name is Lee.:.thus, the name of the business. FeDegatta’s hosts Jamaican guest chef Spring brings a resumption of the Guest Chef series at IVllegatta’s Eatery; beginning on Monday, May 5, at 6 p.m. Paul Harris will bring his slow cooked Jamaican food to the table for your enjoyment. You will eryoy Jerk Chicken, Curried Chicken, Coconut Rice with Beans and Fried Plantains. Let’s hope for a warm night so we can all sit on the deck by the river. Otherwise plan for takeout dinner. No reservations are required, but if you call that will assure that everyone is served. 987-9870 Farmer’s Market In Sperryville In that grassy area between Old Rag Photography and Shadowrock Gallery and Guest House, there will soon be a small farmer’s market! We’ve wanted this for some time and Debbie Stoker has taken the initiative to try to set this up for our village. She has a few participants, but would love to have more. Interested? Call 222-0413 Rain Garden volunteers needed The rain garden at'the Schoolhouse in Sperryville, constructed by RappFLOW volunteers, is undergoing an upgrade. The catchment basin is to be lined with beach sand. A dump truck load will be delivered later this week. The sand needs to be spread throughout the basin. This will require some muscle, shovels, garden rakes and a few wheelbarrows. Come on Saturday morning for an hour or two and please contact Chris Russell at (540) 937-5538 to let him know you will be there. This project will help protect the pristine waters of the Thornton River from the runoff of the hundreds of vehicles that use the parking lot each month. ONE OF A KIND! 21 Acres tJOO feet of Park Boundary!!! Meander from the screened porch down to the deck with hot tub and en|oy the quiet privacy and the VIEWS’ Log cabin w/ additions. Separate Garage 3c Shed. OFFERED AT $689,750.00 $500,000.00 buys 43 acres just a "stone's throw" from the Park (really)! 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Times Community Newspapers will not accept liabili ty for its failure, for any cause, to insert an advertisement and reserves the right to reject any advertisement deemed objectionable in subject matter, phraseology or setup. Times Community Newspapers are not liable for the quality of advertised products or services 2BR. 2BA apt in country setting but convenient to Warrenton. w/d. deck, no pets. $1050/ sec dep (540)347-7452 Furnished apt. Marshall. quiet non smkr. no pets. $650/mo melds utils. Country living (540)364-3348. Hume «g apt on farm. Horse bd avail, no smkg. $950/mo me! util, discount tor barn help 540-364-4141 MARKHAM. 1br. new. horse board extra. W/D. D/W. utils tncl. No pets $950/mo 540-364-6261 Marshall. Attached TH. easy access to I-66. LRw/FP. 1 5 BR. 1BA screened porch. Ig yard for vegetable or flower garden. 540-364-0364 Middle burg in town. 2 BR. 1BA 2nd fl.apt. $985/mo * utilities, no smkxs/pets. ret & credit ck req. Cathy Bemuchc.Thomas and Talbot Real Estate 540 424-7066 Rapp k Co Flint Hill iBR wstove. fng, sitadac * eiact base540475-1675 Th*" Plains, 2br. tba. 2nd Hr. W O no smkg pets. $875 mo * $50 water sewer Avail 51 540-212 3552 Warranton-Spacious mtn side i BR. pvt ent. wd. all util incl -QTV 3mt from town. 7rni from 66 $950-mo no smkg pets Dep A rets 1540)347 0073 c—rrr—> oil r"77~ v _) Warrant on Condo: 3BR 2 BA. WD. $1150-mo Jan Wiltox 540-JiTX-1422 RE/MAX Rrgrntv jaiallcoilftremai. cum info 2 mis Horn Skyline Dnve. Front Royal 45 BR 4 58A Many amenities including pool Must See1 $2000 mo 540 636-1004 Julie or Greg Adorabl* Cap* Cod Beautiful Hardwood floors thougfiout All new kitcnen & appi s. •r*sniy painted. BR ivl LR Main Lvl den with Du* ft in desk $ boo* shelves Additional 10 X 20 storage MatiquS mside A out $1250 mo Long A Foster Jane Meadows 540 341 3536 Fauquier Times-Democrat: Where the Readers Are1 Call Today 540-347-4222 Rental - Home 5 In Fbuqrirr County. 4BR and 15 butte. Lovely view* and eaglisb gardens. $1850/monU>. Dodson Properties, Inc. Holly Geary 540-270-1933 til D3 h~~) Amissvllle: (20 mins west of Warrenton off 211) Architect designed lake front contemporary, 2 BR, 2 BA, 4 levels. 2 person limited occupancy. Brand new, partially furnished. Balconies, dock, views, storage shed! $130Q/mo. Owner/broker. 540-675-4901 or sherry@ sherrysnyder. com. Web site: WWW. sherrysnyder. com under rentBeautifully remodeled country retreat in Amissville Va. 2+ acre 3 BR 3 bath home with sun room & newly finished lower level. Great price @ $1400/ month. Can Sue Packer Broker Jobin Realty 540-727-9711 Ext isa CULPEPER, 2100 sq ft. 4BR, 3BA. 2 car garage. Rent/ Sale/ Lease opt. $1450/mo 540-222-3385. 540-219-4233 Culoeoer: 3 Bfl 2 BASngleFam. $950/ mo Warrenton: 3BR. 2BA $1500. Credit Ch. OlrtiiB Realty 540- 347H06.olafaan.com FLETCHER RENTAL PROPERTIES "292 Broadview Ave 540-347-7055 *3 BR homes in subdivision near Warrenton V $875/mo. Small pets allowed. Owner/Agent AN kumn owned A ■aaagad by as Front Royal, 3br. 2ba on 1 ac Vaulted Ceilings. Irg wood stove & Trg deck, $1500/mo + dep. 540-550-3825 GainaawWa/ Peidmont gated 3 Ivl, 4t»r. 3 5ba. SFH 9 ft ceilings. 3800Sf. 2 car gar. HOA includ. $1995/mo. avail 5/1. 703-945-5939 Houaa to share-$70Q/ mo. near Warrenton. horse boarding, sunrm. FP. ret s 4 dep. 540-351-6036 Lovattsvllla: Farmhouse w/water view' 38R. 1BA. 3 porches. Lg LR. laundry rm & hdwd firs Peaceful A private W/D incl. $1400/mo No pets, no smkg. References * deposit required. Call 703-727-5485<D); 540822 9345(E). The Meadow House Behind Great Meadow Rare Course, The Plains. VA A IBR. 1.5BA home with a country kitchen, all appliances, heat pump/AC. 2 year lease minimum $1806/mo Call Cathy Bernaehe Thomas A Taibot Real Estate 540-424-7066 cell v*^ .stiff «*. •! iicrt'j.nr .* »itv n*. • Luny, Com 3br. 2ba on 2 acs. Fin walkout bsmt. FP. SltOQymo * dap. sec 8 ok. 540-439-9899 Merihill - for rent large stone house in town with garage Flagstone walks. 5 bedrooms. 2 baths, living room, den, dining room, custom kitchen, full basement. * large front and back porches. Large attic. 540-364-0364. Marshall- Log style house, ideal for country retreat or weekend home: 2 BR. 1 BTH. on 40 acres with 1 acre pond and small dock. Beautiful quiet area, yet close to 1-66. Call 540-364-0364. - Near Waterford farmhouse. totally restored. 2BR, 3FBA, Fietdstane wet bar. mtn 8 lake views $i400/mo. 540-882-3686 Parts Mtn, west of Middleburg 4BR. 2BA House. Eat-m Kit. office. Laundry Rm, deck, tots of closets, garg, Ht pump. CAC. 2 yr lease req d. Freshly painted (in & out) Sec. dep. Credit Ck. 8 verifiable Refs req d No pets. $1500 mo max occupancy family of 6. Nqn-smokerS ' Owners Repr Mrs. Sherwood 540-687-6500 Pat Friendly in Front Royal: 2BR, 1 5BA Duplex Avail. Now. CAC. W/D Large Yard. $950/ mo Call Dirk or Cindy 540-636-3112 Rappahannock area lust 9 mis from Front Royal. 2 BR farm house, tranquil setting, immaculate view. $900/mo. Julie or Greg 540-636-1004 Rappahannock Co, 2BR. TBA. W/D. No pets, rets & sec dep req d $800/mo (540)987-8206 Rappahannock Co, 2BR/1BA home on large farm, hardwd firs. $1000/mo Piedmont SIR 540-675-1675 or 540-675-3691 Rappahannock Co, non-smkr. country setting. will work with you to make your home GREAT! OLREB (540)937-3300 renovated 3br, tba. CAC Heat. W/D. Irg deck on babbling brooke. $i20Q/mo 540-219-8302 Round HHI $1100 SWEET PEA, vintage Charmer. Renov kitchen 8 bath on Ig lot. owner prof maint yard. To see call Martha Hayes. 540-955-1075 Hayes and Schneider 'Rroperflfe&c. SperryvtHa, 2br, 15 ba farmhouse on Irg farm. Total privacy 8 quiet: Incredible views. F/P. central AC 8 heat $1 000 /mo. Alsoavailable turn 540-987 3311 or email jochs@wildblue. net. 1 Month FREE Rb ON SELECT HOMES •FultfwW/D ■ • twjj€ UMcqrm • - .. •• LsflNln^ otti lull in 24/7. 2 Pwpte447,220 4 PiopJmMO highland commons liii OPEN HOUSE SAT A SUN MAT 3 A 4.12PM-4PM Beautiful TH 3BR. 2 5BA in lovely neighoorhood. UDdated Kit, BRs, & Bas. Wood Firs, WVI Carpet, Crown Moldings, Chair Rais. Tnm, Fresh Paint, 1YR old Roof. 2YR old Heat Pump. Comm Amen incl Bike Path, Tot Lot. Dog Park, Tennis Crts 4 more Nr Shops. Schools. I66 4 C8 RMlty. I _ AudioTour 1-866-506-6393 *210 www visitdesiree com C3 - runic rwncM , ...—— TRUSTEE S SALE OF 852 S POES ROAD. Amissville. VA 20106 In execution of a Deed of Trust in the original principal amount of $444,000.00. with an annual interest rate of 7.2500% from DOMINIQUE M. BARBIER dated August 23. 2006. recorded among the land records of the Circuit Court for the COUNTY OF RAPPAHANNOCK as Deed Book/instrument number 060001670, 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 May 13. 2008 at 1:00 pm. the property with improvements to wit: PARCEL 1. AS SHOWN ON PLAT OF SURVEY OF VH & D. INC DATED OCTOBER 30. 1989 AND RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT OF RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY. VIRGINIA. IN DEED BOOK 172. PAGE 531. and described in the above Deed of Trust. (Tax Map No. 23-B-1-Q.) THIS COMMUNICATION IS FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. TERMS OF SALE: ALL CASH. A bidder s deposit of $15,000 00 or 10% of the sale price, whichever is lower, will be required in cash, certified or cashier's check. Settlement within fifteen (15) days of sale, otherwise Trustees may forfeit deposit. Additional terms to be announced at sale. Loan type: Conventional Trustee s File No 08-118510V. PROFESSIONAL FORECLOSURE CORPORATION OF VIRGINIA, Substitute Trustees. C/O SHAPIRO & BURSON. LLP. 236 Clearfield Avenpe, Suite 215, Virginia Beach. VA 23462 (757) 687-8822. 5/1/08. 5/08/08 2158820 WARRENTON Detached bnck. 2 M, 3BR, 2.5BA w/ master on main Ivl, library, hdwd firs, gas FP. Ig covered deck, grge, walking dist to Old Town. $1650/mo. 540-272-7266 (540)341-3546 rent in historic Leesburg near WO&D Bike Trail $600/mo. rent includes electricity, water, cable TV and high-speed internet access. Fully furnished. if desired. Mi Smkg female pref'dRoom includes walk-in closet, large bathroom, full kitchen/laundry pnvileges. Very pnvate. Available immediately Call 703-771-4135. . tour Ad Could be HERE Call Today 347-4222 Catlett Share SFH rent includes ibr. share bath, full house phv. W,D. Female preferred. $400/mo + t/2 utilities call: 540-729-6603. fr"—) Beeieton 2BR TH. Tile, hardwood A carpet flooring. CAC, full sized W/D, garbage disposal. patio, back yard and pnvate storage shed. $822 rent* incl sewer, trash removal & pvt wells. NO PETS. Sec dep & cred chk. Call 540-341-2806 for application & Iv daytime phone number, ‘some restrictions apply. Leesburg: Rent or rent to own 3 br, 2.5 ba. 3 level, beaut, renov. $1495 per month. 703-621-7166 O/A BANK OWNED-RXERS FREE list w/Pictures «MMt.NorthemVAFixarUppeis.oom or CBCC tin r~k n f4 LXumnlLAa rncc recorded infonruioon 866 477-3506,10* 1048 n>W«» Raganey Horses Spring sale! Smith and Worthington ail purpose saddle. Perfect condition, medium-narrow tree. 17.5 seat. Pristine condition -- doesn't fit my new horse. $500. (540) 364-2929 Legal Notices i TRUSTEE SALE OF 28 Waterfall Road Chester Gap, ,VA 22623 In execution of a Deed of Trust in the original principal amount of $232,000.00, from Charity L, Diangelo, Grantor(s), dated January 23. 2006, recorded among the land records of the Circuit Court for the County of -appahannock on February 9. 2006 as Instrument #060000303. the undersigned appointed Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at public auction at the front steps of the Courthouse for the Circuit Court of Rappahannock County. 238 Gay St., Washington, VA on 05/06/08 at 3:00 P.M., the property with the improvements thereon, if any, to wit: All " that certain tract or parcel of land lying and being situate in Wakefield Magisterial District, Rappahannock County, containing 0.5492 acres, more or less, and being shown as Parcel B on plat entitled “Division of Williams Property Wakefield District, Rappahannock. Co.. VA". This conveyance is made expressly subject to the easements, conditions, restrictions and rights of way of record contained in the instruments forming the chain of title to the property conveyed herein and to matters visible upon inspection. And more fully described in the above Deed of Trust. Commonly known as 28 Waterfall Road. Chester Gap. VA 22623. Tax ID: 1-26F. TERMS OF SALE: ALL CASH. A bidder s deposit of $12,000 00 or 10% of the sale price will be required in cash, certified or cashier s check. Settlement within twenty (20) days of sale, otherwise Trustee may forfeit deposit. Additional terms to be announced at sale. This notice is an attempt to collect on a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Loan Type: CONV / CONV (Trustee # L214559VIR) Substitute Trustee: Draper & Goldberg, PLLC, 803 Sycolm Road. Leesburg. VA 20175. 703-777-2448. website http://wwwdrapgold.com (04/23/08. 04/30/08)(110552) 2152360 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BY RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS On the 5th day of May 2008 at 7:00PM the Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors shall hold a public hearingin the Rappahannock County High School Auditorium, 12576 Lee Highway, Washington, VA to consider the application by James W, Fletcher. III. Janice 0. Carwile, Trustee, and George K. Miller. Incorporated, property owners, for a special exception to operate a conference center or resort on four contiguous tracts of land located in the Piedmont Election District of Rappahannock County. These tracts are on the west side of the F.T. Valley Road (State Route 231) between Rolling Road (Route 681) and Sharp Rock Road (Route 707). The four tracts of land are Tax Map Parcels 47-25 (426 acres), 48-28B (156.8733 acres). 48-46B (91.0267 acres) and 54-28 (5 acres). The 5-acre tract contains the house known as the “George Miller place' and assorted outbuildings, which are accessed from Rt. 231 by way of Stay man Lane. All four parcels are zoned Agncultural. The use sought, as a “conference center or resort," is defined by §170-8 of the Rappahannock County Code as a use which provides temporary lodging, meals, entertainment, recreation, etc. for more than forty persons, in a rural setting. The use is allowed in the Agricultural Zoning District by special exception in accordance with §170-36D. The general standards for special exceptions are contained in §170-52. and additional standards are contained in §170-65N. The application, supporting documents and conditions/restnctions proposed by the applicant and the Planning Commission are on file, and may be seen at the Office of the Zoning Administrator,, 290 Gay Street. Washington, VA 22747 (540-675-5330). This application was considered by the Rappahannock County Planning Commission on 16 January 2008 and its recommendations have been forwarded to the Board of Supervisors. The hearing is open to the public and any member of the public may speak concerning the application. Public Notice - Environmental Permit PURPOSE OF NOTICE: To seek public comment and announce a public heanng on a draft permit from the Department of Environmental Quality regarding a landfill in Rappahannock County. Virginia. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: Thursday. May t. 2008 to Tuesday. June 17. 2008 PUBLIC HEARING: Rappahannock County District Courthouse. 250C Gay Street, in Washington. Virginia at 6:00 p.m. on Mo . June 2, 2008. Permit name and number: Rappahannock Countv Sanitary Landfill. Permit No. 520 PERMIT APPLICANT: Rappahannock County FACILITY NAME AND LOCATION: The Rappahannock County Sanitary Landfill is located at the termination of State Route 639 approximately 0.5 mile north of the intersection with U S Route 211 and about 10.7 miles west of the Town of Warrenton. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The Rappahannock County Sanitary Landfill has applied for a modification to its permit that allows the facility to install one of four proposed alternate landfill cap designs on landfill Cell 3 of the existing facility in Rappahannock County, Virginia. This modification to the permit would incorporate a revised Closure Plan. Design Plans, calculations and model results, Technical Specifications, a Construction Quality Assurance Plan, a Landfill Gas Management Plan, and an updated closure cost estimate in Permit No. 520. The revised plans, calculations, and modeling results indicate that the performance of the proposed alternate cap designs will exceed that of the required fiaal cover system outlined in the Virginia Solid Waste Management Regulations. HOW A DECISION IS MADE: After public comments, have been considered and the permit appropriately modified. DEQ will make the final decision. HOW TO COMMENT: DEQ accepts comments by e-mail, fax or postal mail. All comments must include the name, address and telephone number of the person commenting and be received by DEQ within the comment period. DEQ also accepts wntten ana oral comments at public heanngs TO REVIEW THE DRAFT PERMIT AND APPLICATION. The public may review the draft permit and application at the DEQ office named below. Copies of the permit documents are also available at the Rappahannock County Library at 4 Library Road in Washington, Virginia. CONTACT FOR PUBLIC COMMENTS. DOCUMENT REQUESTS AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Kathryn Perszyk; Northern Regional Office. 13901 Crown Court. Woodbndge. Virginia 22193; Phone: (703) 583-3856; E-mail: kiperszyk@deq.vtrginia.gov: Fax: (703) 583-3801. NOTICE OF JOINT PUBLIC HEARING THE PLANNING COMMISSION ANO TOWN COUNCIL, PROPOSING TO AMEND AND READOPT THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF WASHINGTON, VIRGINIA The Planning Commission and Town Council of Washington. Virginia shall hold a joint public hearing in accordance with §15.2-2204 of the Code of Virginia. 1950. as amended, to consider comprehensive amendments to the Zoning Ordinance of the Town of Washington. Virginia on Wednesday, May 14, 2008, at 7:00PM at the Town Hall in Washington. Virginia. The complete text of the proposed ordinance assigns article numbers to the existing Flood Plain and Historic District ordinances and incorporates them into the Zoning Ordinance, while also incorporating the existing Combined Ordinance Definitions sections as the final article of the Zoning Ordinance, while also making amendments to same. The Proposed Zoning Ordinance makes changes to the maximum proposed development density in the "RR" or Rural Residential Zoning District from the current 1.5 to 1.8 acres per dwelling unit to a maximum of one dwelling unit per five acres through conventional development, or one per three acres through the approval of a special permit of a "clustered" subdivision, which may include clustered lots of as small as one-half acre. New and additional standards, submission requirements, and definitions are provided in the amendments as well. No other zoning district or category is proposed to have changes to allowable density under the proposed amendments. In addition, minor amendments and technical changes are proposed. A complete copy of the proposed amendments is available for public inspection at the Town Clerk s Office during its normal business hours and at the Town Zoning Office. 290 Gay Street. Washington, Virginia, ftpm 8:30-4:30 Monday through Friday. All interested persons are invited to attend and to present their views on the amendments or to mail such comments to the Town Zoning Office, PO Box 519. Washington. VA 22747 TOWN OF WASHINGTON. VIRGINIA

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Email resume to: bpearre@hughes.net or tec to: (703)724-1457 Marriott Ranch in Hume has the following job openings: hi our kitchen: One Full Time Cook One Part Time Cook We are looking for energetic self-starters to work in our kitchen - experience in kitchen prep and basic kitchen skills needed. Must be able to work flexible hours. We offer a unique work environment at one of the area s most diverse venues. For more information call Debbie Johnson, Business Manager at 540-364-2627, Monday through Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm Or fax your resume to: 540-364-3564. $>^lamott vi v»moi i i vst h 5305 Marriott Lane Hume, VA 22639 EOE M/F/D/V *«'* ***« * « ***«««**«»#*«« POPLAR SPRINGS INN AND SPA Is now hirtn^c: ★Front Desk Receptions ★Spa reception ★Massage Therapists Full & Part-time positions now available Email Resume to: innspa@poplarspringsinn.com Web: www.poplarspringsinn.com «*★★«#»*« * * **★* *«**«*«* DISTRIBUTORS EatCandylosePounds is in need of distributors for their Hoodia Power Pops Weight Loss Product in your area. Tliese Power Pops have been featured on Oprah. 60 minutes. Extra TV (12 times) & the Food Network. Distributors will be assigned their own (2) web-sites for retail sales of all the Health & Beauty, Nutritional Products & Power-Pops. Call: (540) 727-9800 MAINTENANCE TECH FT with great benefits, paid training & competitive salary. H/S diploma/GED. Prefer experience with lawn equipment & comm, cleaning & general building maint. Apply at: 271 Winchester St, Warrenton, VA 20186 or (540)347-2922 or tax resume to (540)347-1274 ATTN: Steve TH and unit. Marshall 2BH, 2BA. newly painted A new carpet, beautiful. Ig. fenced side rt deck, eat-init. No pets. $t2Q0/mo.57t - 277-6323, 540-364-2361 The Ptalna. Spacious 2BR.2.5 BA. tile ftr & carpet. CAC. full sized W/0, $1000/mo* indds sewer/ water & Town trash removal. NO PETS. Sec dep A credit check. 540-341-2806 for appl A ive daytime phone number, some restrictions apply. RM HM Studio/office spaces. Great light. Intemet/cabte. service kitchen. $500/mo * utils. 540-675-1700 OM Town Warrantor: Single or double office suites. Utilities included. (540)272-0345 Remington: Large office $1600/ mo. More space avail. Aval now. Olafsen Realty. 540-347-1505. On the beach. Kill Devil Hills. NO, <9 MP 5.5 w w w outerbanksrentals. com. click KD17A or B Fauquier Times-Democrat ADS WORK Call 347-4222 *********** MEDICAL ASSISTANT PT. for an expanding dermatology office. • Fax resume to 540-341-7980 *********** It took 5 YEARS to finally decide to buy a boat. In 5 Minutes, we can help you sell it. Times Classified 347-4222 CNA needed for private clients in Fauquier County and surrounding areas. Must be available alternate weekends. It interested call for interview 540-341-0212. 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 * DIRECTOR OF FINANCE + CHARGE NURSE-RN 11PM-7AM We offer flexible scheduling, competitive wages, bonuses, differentials. holiday pay, PTO. health, vision, dental and life insurance, medical treatment discounts, STD, LTD, tuition reimbursement, educational opportunities, retirement plan, credit union membership, caring supportive staff and much more. For more information please contact HR at: 360 Hospital Dr; Warrenton, VA 20186 Phone (540)316-5479 / Fax (540)316-5392 taylorc@fauquierhospital.org FAUQUIER HEALTH SYSTEM Looking for energetic and committed accounting professionals to compliment our strong team. If you enjoy a fast-paced and results-oriented environment; a collaborative, team-centered atmosphere; a technology-driven work approach; out-of-the-box thinking; and streamlined work processes come join our team! Accountant III • Bachelor's degree required • Strong understanding of GAAP • 4 or more years experience in a multi-corporate accounting environment • Advanced Microsoft EXCEL skills required • Experience in the use of relational databases • Strong analytical experience • Experience with monthly closing activities Specialist, Payer Reimbursement • Bachelor's degree preferred • Certified Coder required • Charge Description Master required • 3 years healthcare experience • Intermediate Microsoft EXCEL skills required • Patient Account billing experience • Experience with performing charge capture audits Fauquier Hospital is the first Designated Planetree Patient-Centered Hospital in Virginia, emphasizing a model of patient centered healthcare. Voted the “Best Place to Work In Warrenton" by the WARRENTON LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE READER POLL Awarded “Large Business of the Year" by the FAUQUIER COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Please visit www.fauquierhospital.org to submit your application or send your resume in confidence to: felJerl@fauquierhospital.org or fax to 540.341.0823 or mail to Fauquier Hosptial ATTN: Human Resources 500 Hospital Drive. Warrenton. VA 20186 15* acre parcel in Washington. Mature trees, grt views, easy access. Approved tor 48R septic system. S225K Owner Fin. avail. (540)636-1343 Highland Co., VA. Bluegrass Valley Farmhouse. bam, outbuildings. spnng, 100 acs. $850,000 Will divide. 540-468-1850 or 540-471-7439 Macs. Prelim, plan approved by to. Co. for 69 hamlet. 5 cons. lots, leesburg Iarm4sale@ yahoo.com Fauquier County S at Warrenton. 3BR. many upgrades.spacious yard. Commuters dream. Investment potential. Reduced! $284,900 Real Estate Ml 540-675-1373 MARSHRUN. Bealeton. 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SOFTWARE DEVELOPER Mindwrap seeks a C/C++ developer familiar with MFC to become a part of a team building the next version our Optix product line. Primary responsibilities include Windows GUI design and development using Visual Studio and VC++. Any experience with InstafIShield. CVS, and COM are all a plus. Qualified applicants should have a related degree or technical certificate, and ideally some professional experience. Jon a great team solving interesting problems for commercial customers in a diverse and relaxed environment that includes multiple languages, databases, and operating systems. Email your resume to: jobs81 @mindwrap.com or mail Mndwrap, Inc. Attn: Job Code W081, PO Box 430, Flint Hill, VA 22627, Fax (540) 675-3130. Human Resources Classification/ Compensation Analyst Fauquier County Government is recruiting tor the position of Human Resources Classification and Compensation Analyst. We are seeking a professional that desires the opportunity to work for a multifunctional team supporting both the local government and school division. The successful candidate will provide a full range of job evaluations, assist in designing, implementing and administenng compensation systems, and be integral in creating innovative solutions to achieve the mission and business objectives of the organization. The required qualifications are Bachelor s Degree and five years experience in Human Resources in addition to strong math/ analytical skills and extensive experience with Excel are preferred. Desired experience should indude working in a salary administration, HRIS and/or job classification and job evaluation methods. Knowledge of compensation survey principles/methods preferred. Minimum starting salary is $44.109. For complete job. description/qualifications and to apply online. visit www.fauquiercounty.gov EEO/AA/M/F/D Too much of a good thing? 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We are located at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. 70 miles southwest of Washington. DC. The property consists of 18 guest rooms and various other public buildings. An ideal candidate enjoys detail-oriented work. Some experience with wallpaper & drywall is preferred. Compensation based on experience. H you are interested to work locally in Rappahannock County, please fax your resume to 540.675.3100 or email to kbalsis@theinnatHttlewashinoton.com For more information, please call 540.675.3838 EOE OPPORTUNITY! It's Knocking!!! ui \f;w Safford Chrysler• Jeep, Dodge of Warrenton is looking for a few quality individuals motivated in making money in a career in: AUTOMOTIVE SALES Must have a rlran driving word and a drsirr to achrivr to thr next Irvrl. Ask for Brendan or Mike Safford Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge of Warrenton 7308 Cedar Run Drive, Warrenton, VA 310-347-6622 BARISTA DINING ROOM STAFF PASTRY AND LINE COOKS 'FULL ft PART-TIME AVAILABLE* Are you free in the days or evenings7 Do you want to work with the best? Are you the best at what you do? ff so we want to meet you! Work in a friendly atmosphere with available benefits, flexible hours & competitive wages! Apply in person at The Inn at Little Washington Human Resources Office located at 389D Middle Street (above the post office) in Washington VA, tfurtu or EMAIL RESUME TO WMTCK* kbalsis@theinnatlittlewashington.com Business Tax Auditor & Loudoun County Commiaaioner of tho Ravanua Analyzes business operations, tax returns, business records to •mure proper classification/assessment for business license, busi ness tangible personal property, local excise tax. Utilizes data provided by state, local resources for discover purposes, interacts with business owners, CPAs, attorneys, tax professionals to ensure local tax compliance. Interprets and applies local, state and case lew, rulings, opinions to admmt administer tax programs fairly, epurtabie uniformly. Excellent communication, research analytical skills; knowledge of business structures, business Income taxes (both Federal and Virginia); general accounting abilities. Maintains de tailed records, interacts with individuals at all organizational levels Must have ability to tour all types of commercial facilities. Bachelor s degree in business, management, or finance and two years experience in taxation or finance. Knowledge of automated systems and proven customer service experience. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office applications. 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WINNERS: Right, winners of Saturday’s Womanless Beauty Pageant were (l-r): “Priscilla Flatchest” aka Thomas Leake of Chester Gap, “Wilma” aka Darrel Martin of Alexandria and “Wilma” aka William Grigsby from Flint Hill who also uses “Wilma” as a stage name. DIVINE: Far right, Missy Breckinridge of Shear Designs in Amissville took her time to transform Steve Chemaj into Chiquita Banana. Photos by Lili Duvall The lovely woman contest — for men only By Jed Duvall Special to the Rappahannock News The unusual beauty contest held at the Rappahannock County Elementary School on Saturday evening featured nearly a dozen adult beauties, and even four youngsters. The contestants showed off voluptuous figures clad in stylish dresses; they wore feminine makeup to accompany their flowing tresses. And they were all males from Northern Virginia. The scene was the Womanless Beauty Pageant, an element of the Relay for Life to help raise funds to fight cancer. The chair of this event, Carolyn Leake of Chester Gap, reported that the evening took in a little over $1,200. That compares to over $1,600 last year. “The economy is really bad,” said Leake. It was Carolyn Leake’s husband, Thomas, who, after the judges votes were tabulated, wore the crown of the victor. Darrel Martin of Alexandria and William Grigsby of Flint Hill were the runners-up. MORE SPRING ' > CLEANING These Cars Must Go! j 2005 DODGE MAGNUM Blue, 17,883 Miles. Stock#95831 2005 BUCK RENDEZVOUS White, 34,924 Miles. Stock#95186 2001 VOLVO S80 Silver, 55,587 Miles. Stock#633438 2006 NISSAN XTERRA White, 18,465 Miles. Stock#74327A 2006 NISSAN SOLSTICE Silver, 13,399 Miles. Stock#73154A 2006 JEEP LIBERTY Red, 32,675 Miles. Stock#53338B i 2007 BUICK LUCERNE | Shale, 14,526 Miles. | Stock#97002 2007 CHEVY COBALT Red, 12,321 Miles. Stock#97150 2007 HUMMER H3 White, 9,342 Miles. Stock#97991B 2007 BUICK LACROSSE Silver, 18,033 Miles. Stock#74284B 2007 PONTIAC VIBE Blue, 28,580 Miles. Stock#97125 2007 HUMMER H3 Black, 22,422 Miles. Stock#98181A Much More to Choose From!! Buick Pontiac GMC Dealer #1612 Huge, Inge Inventory is Choose From, in Feet Biggest Ever “Love” wins out over maniacal murderer By Claudia Mitchell Special to the Rappahannock News This Friday, May 2, the Rappahannock Association for the Arts and Community (RAAC) will show the film adaptation of the 1985 classic “Love in the Time of Cholera” starring Javier Bardem. Originally scheduled for this week’s screening was “No Country for Old Men” also starring Javier Bardem in a role that won him an Academy award. What do you do when you have one screen, show only two films a month and your audience begs to see something other than extreme violence? You shift gears!. As luck would have it my neighbors the Sullivans had a copy of “NCFOM” and “Love in the Time of Cholera” I borrowed both, watched them on the same night and agreed we needed to choose love over violence. (But please rent “NCFOM” yourself and see a great performance by Javier Bardem.. amazing!) I am sure everyone has already read Marquez’s novel which was roughly based on the love affair between his parents in Columbia at the turn of the last century. Fans of the book will surely understand the impossibility of trying to replicate the mysticism and passion that have made Marquez one of the most popular and celebrated writers of our time. Once you acknowledge that and just let the need to compare go you can settle in for a lush beautifully filmed movie. The movie is filmed on location in a remote town almost untouched since the Colonial turn of the century period of Victorian dress, top hats and morning coats, beautiful lush gardens and great Colonial architecture. In todays Columbia just as in the period the film depicts, civil wars then drug wars now; life is dangerous .While on location in the jungles and remote locations, the film crew was given security Sitorius marriage announced Mr. and Mrs. Phillipe James Ramirez, III of Nevada, Iowa are pleased to announce the marriage of their daughter, Ashley Ann Marie Ramirez, to PFC William Alexander Bowie Sitorius (USMC), son of Mr. Michael A. Sitorius of North Platte, Nebraska and Mr. and Mrs. John E. Robbins of Luray, Virginia. The double ring ceremony took place March 22 at The Mimslyn Inn in Luray, Virginia. Pastor Jon Heddleston of Reynolds Memorial Baptist Church in Sperryville, Virginia presided. The bride was escorted and given in marriage by her father. Bridal attendants were Miss Elizabeth Roe of North Platte, Nebraska, the bride's first cousin, and Mrs. Joshua (Kattie) Drake of Jacksonville, North Carolina. The groom was attended by his close friend, Mr. Mike Weise of Viewtown, Virginia and his brother, Mr. Richard Sitorius of Luray, Virginia. guards by the Columbian government to protect them from a myriad of possible unhealthy situations.(They obviously hadn’t seen Bardem in NCFOM). Beautiful riverboat trips through lush tropical vegetation and a trip through the picturesque highlands are breathtaking. Serious film critics were not very receptive to the film. Expectations were so high that nothing could have satisfied the need for perfection. One called Benjamin Bratt, who plays Dr.Urbino, too lightweight to play the part. I thought he was perfectly suited to that time period and for the first time considered him in his element. Panning the make up, most critics laughed at the “Old Florentine” guise of Bardem, but he looks just like a member of the Marquez family! several of which were on the set to consult on the details ). It is hard to imagine that oardem is the number one male star in Spain and considered a sex symbol. That is what I call good makeup. For the one person who hasn’t read the book: It is a story covering a 50 year quest of one unrequited lover who waits until his rival dies to reclaim his love. He passes the time maintaining a journal of over 600 conquests (coat least one minute stands) some of whom he doesn’t bother to get their name. Some humorous, some sad. The film is in English, but the Spanish speaking actors voiced regret at losing the fluidity of Marquez’s original language. It is rated R for sexual content, nudity and brief language. It runs 138 minutes. Films start at 8 p.m. in The Theatre in Little Washington. Tickets are $6 for adults and $4 for students. RAAC will show one more film in May (Charlie Wilson’s War) before taking the summer off Please come help us wrap up the season! Ashley Ann Marie Ramirez weds PFC William Alexander Bowie Sitorius The bride wore a fulllength, strapless, white satin gown with a side sweep bodice and an asymmetrical hem. Her headpiece and necklace were made of Swarovski crystal pearls accented with sterling silver vines. The bride carried a bouquet of deep red roses highlighted with baby’s breath. Her attendants wore black, tea-length dresses accented with red stain sashes and both carried bouquets of champagne roses. The guest book was attended by Miss Hannah Darling and photography was by Matthew Peasy Productions Following the ceremony, a luncheon reception was held in the Skyline Terrace Room of the Mimslyn Inn. PFC and Mrs. Sitorius are currently living in Midway Park, aboard Camp Lejeune, NC where the groom is stationed with the 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marines. Weapons Company, prior to deploying to Iraq in April.

Countryside Rappahannock News A18 Thursday, May t, 2008 Rob Browning at Ballard Gallery In its continuing presentation of emerging regional, national and international artists. R.H. Ballard is proud to present “Almost Home.” an exhibition of new paintings by Virginia artist Rob Browning, from May 3 through May 25. The public is invited to an opening reception for the artist on Saturday, May 3, from 4:307:00 p.m. at the gallery, 307 Main Street, in the Town of Washington. Refreshments will be served. This is Rob Browning's first show of new work at Ballard’s and has been highly anticipated. It is a truly stunning show and not to be missed. Browning received his formal art education at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU), and his artwork is included in many public and private collections. His work has also has been used commercially by clients such as Disney Enterprises, Two Windows, 2008, Oil on canvas, 30”x 24” General Electric, ITT, and American Airlines. He has shown nationally in numerous galleries across the United States. Local collectors have expressed that they are amazed at the precise detail, vivid palette and the contemporary feeling his paintings possess. His work is described as surreal, starkly beautiful, conveying strangeness and other-worldliness. Ruth Latter, from ART WORLD, The Daily Progress, accurately sums up her perception as follows: “Rob Browning creates stunning realist paintings in a combination of crispness and visual poetry enhanced by dramatic lighting...No weeds, dust, rust, debris or disarray disturb the perfection of his remarkable presentations. No footprints invade his depictions of perpetually perfect lawns. No bugs alight on his images of abundantly flowering plants, and there is no indication of peeling paint or decay on the flawless surfaces of his houses.’' These are high-contrast landscapes, often with an underlying tension of maturity and mystery. One is struck by his expertise in illustrating simple details of an everyday life, but with an unexpected angle. Stephen Margulies, from the Bayly Art Museum at the University of Virginia says, “In Browning’s work, each object in the commonplace world is uniquely powerful in its aloneness...(the artist) loves both fine art and illustration, fuses character and caricature, weirdness and beauty, satire and lovely truth, humor and eerie sobriety.’' This exhibition of new work Bay and Bike, 2008, acrylic on canvas, 22"x 30* emphasizes a Hopper-esque clarity, and one can see Browning’s influences of such American icons as Edward Hopper and Grant Wood. Browning himself says of his work: “My Paintings are simple efforts to document scenes or rather, the “mood” of scenes which move me in some way." R.H. Ballard is open daily, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. The show runs for three weeks only. To schedule a private appointment, please contact Robert Ballard at the gallery, 540-675-1411. Floating House, 2008, acrylic on panel. 19”x 30” The World through Two Lenses The Middle Street Gallery, a 20-person, nonprofit artist's cooperative based here, will show the works of its two photographer members throughout May. The show, The World through Two Lenses, will feature the works of Joanne Levine of Sperryville, Va. and Washington, D.C. and Gary Anthes of Castleton, Va. and Arlington, Va. It follows their successful show last year, Photographic Visions: Images from the Middle Street Gallery. Open Doors; Jo Levine The artists will have a free reception, with refreshments, on Saturday, May 3, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Patrons, the press and the public are cordially invited to come and meet the artists and see their works. Levines photos include scenes from parks along the Potomac River and from her recent trips to Peru and Egypt. Anthes will show photographs from Viet Nam, Laos and Cambodia and from the American Southwest. “My Potomac pictures are a labor of love," Levine said. “1 am not a morning person, but to take them, I got up extremely early to be on the river by dawn. I was rewarded with lovely morning light on the woods and water." “Peru was beautiful too,” she said. “In addition to Machu Picchu, which was truly magical, Peru has steep mountainsides covered with amazing preIncan terraces, and a 400year-old convent painted in vibrant colors." “Southeast Asia and the American Southwest could hardly be more different, but they are two of my favorite places to travel and photograph, with their rich histdfies and cultures and vividly colored images,” Anthes said. “And it’s interesting to note that many of the temples in Cambodia, such as the Angkor Wat complex, were built about the same time (1100 AD) as the Anasazi pueblo dwellings of Arizona and Utah. I will have photographs of both at the show, and I will leave it to viewers to decide if there are any common influences.” A former lawyer, Levine took up photography as a serious pursuit a few years ago. In a relatively short period, her work has been selected for four juried shows, taking second and third prizes in two of them. Additionally, one of her photos was included in The Piedmont Virginian’s pictorial article, “Thirteen Ways of Looking at Old Rag” (Autumn 2007, p. 53), which presented works from what the magazine termed “some of the region’s most accomplished artists.” Anthes is a free-lance writer and photographer who contributes to the Travel section of The Washington Post. His most recent story recounted his trip to photograph the abandoned homesteads and towns of western Nebraska. A number of his photographs have won prizes and have been selected to hang in juried shows in the past two years. The Middle Street Gallery, which is celebrat Angkor Wat; Gary Anthes ing its 25th anniversary this year, is an independent, non-profit cooperative gallery located next to The Inn at Little Washington in Washington, Va. Its hours are Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The gallery will also be open from noon to 5 p.m. on May 26, Memorial Day. For more information, visit the Web site at www.middlestreetgallery.org or call the gallery on weekends at 540-675-3440. Celebrating 50 years Last Thursday evening, the Lions Charter Night was held at Wakefield Country Day School. The event highlighted 50 years of service that the Lions have provided to Rappahannock County. Lions and their families and guests attended a wonderful gala where most of the past presidents of the Rappahannock Lions Club gladly assembled Uor a group shot. Washington’s Hal McDermott is shown receiving the Melvin Jones plaque for Outstanding Lions participation from Lions District Governor Joe Volpe. Hal is , only the second person in the Rappahannock Club’s history to have been selected for this treasured award. Chairman of the Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors and Lion Bob Anderson proudly stands next to charter member and golden lion Ray Cannon who has been a stalwart volunteer for 50 years. With over 50 members, the Lions are often seen throughout the year volunteering their sen/ices with the mobile van that offers hearing and sight testing for Rappahannock’s students, helping out with the county's scouts and 4-H groups, and at the annual Camp Fantastic for children with cancer as well as Relay for Life. Toast and biscuits wouldn’t be the same without their tasty apple butter which sells out most years and the county's musically talented youth are featured each year when the Lions sponsor the Annual Bland Concert.