Rappahannock News, May 15, 2008

“Charlie Wilson’s War* Friday. May 16 8 p.m. The Theatre $6 Seepage A17 Relay for Life Saturday/Sunday, May 17-18 Registration at 4 p.m. on Saturday Closing ceremony at 8 a.m. on Sunday toot Saturday. May 17 Piedmont Alternative Energy Expo 9:30 - 4:30 p.m. Fauquier County Fairgrounds Admission: $5.00 See page A3 “Mad About You” Songs of love from Broadway, opera and operetta. Saturday, May 17 8 p.m. The Theatre (540) 675-1253 Rappahannock News 1*0. Box Washington. Va. 22747 (540) 675-3338 (540) 675 3088 (fax) Local couple gets Smart to get better gas mileage By Kevin Allen Rnppnhnnnovk N**ws Staff Wntt-r On Earth Day, April 22, Keith and Sylvie Rowund rolled up to the Ruppuhannock Ndws looking very green in their new Smart car. According to the company, the Smart For two Passion gets 33 miles per gallon iu the city and 41 mpg on the highway. The car’s high gas mileage is a result of its small size. The Passion is just 61 inches wide and 106 inches long - it almost fits in the bed of a pickup truck. “It looks small, but I can fit a fair amount in there," Sylvie said. She has a catering business and has been able to fit all the dishes, centerpieces and other dinnerware in the car’s trunk and on the See CAR, Page AS Gas sippers Other cars with impressive gas mileage: - Toyota Prius (48 city, 45 highway) - Honda Civic H/- J (40 city. 45 highway) - Nissan Altima Hybrid (35 City, 33 highway) - Ford Escape Hybrid FWD (34 city, 30 highway) - Toyeta Camry Hybrid (33 city. 34 highway) Source: Cars.com Photo by Richard lykes Many in the Rappahannock community were saddened Tuesday to learn of the death of Flint Hill resident Buddy Darden. Darden found dead By Anita L. Sherman Rnppnhannuck Now* .Stull Writer The word spread quickly through the Rappahannock community late Tuesday. Flint Hill resident Buddy Darden was found dead on the grounds of Vista Hcrmiwii where he resided with lonK-timt' part ner Richard Lykes. Around noon on Tuesday, Lykes became alarmed when he See DARDEN, Page A6 Congregation conies together Please come! Old Fashioned Sunday afternoon Covered Dish Drive - May 18 3 p m. at Reager School (Next to Willis Chapel) Music and hymn sing along 4 pm. i Donations going toward the Willis Chapel restoration By Dkkw Anthony Smith Kfippahannot k New* Stuff Writer There's a congregation in Hunt Iy that needs help “When something like thin happens, there an* two wuys to see it- in a negative way and a partitive way. and the community has been great about being positive." said Willis Chapel l-nited Methodist pastor Leah DoLong Saturday afternoon in the base ment of her church DoLong is referring to the major malfunction in the church's furnace around March 2M that resulted in See CHAPEL. Page A6 Trail of civil cases follows high-speed hookup sales By Alexandra Bugdanovic Rappahannock Now* Stuff Winter At least urn* person has sued an area businessman claiming that he took money, then tailed to deliver the high-speed Internet service he‘d been puid ti)r. Rappahannock County General District Court records show that Cory Kornl sued Tbm Gordon tor approximately $1,700. Koral tiled the suit in November. A judge ruled in his favor at a Jan. 8 hearing, but Koral said he still hasn't gotten his money “l needed high-speed Internet access, and 1 saw a demonstration of TVim Gordon’s system in Little Washington about a year ago," Koral said. "I contacted Tbm, and he explained that he needed to put a trunk line in at Flint Hill in order to provide the system tor everyone, so I kept, in touch with him for several months." But alter Koral gave Gordon a down payment for the system, he said Gordon became elusive. "He has four kids, so I didn’t think he’d run off," Koral said. ‘Tve been trying to get my money back since the fall. Tve been awarded judgment, but I can’t actually get the money until someone can find him." In addition to filing suit. Koral said he has enlisted a collection agency to try to get his money back. Those efforts have also been unsuccessful!. According to court documents, Koral isn’t the only person trying to recoup hinds from Gordon. L.D. Savage and John Colvin Wyatt each sued Gordon and EOffice Experts in Rappahannock County General District Court in Murch. The wurrnnt in-debt cases each pertained to”open accounts.” Savage and Wyatt each sued Gordon and his business tor $796. Judgment was awarded for the pluintiifs in each case on April 1. Gordon must now repay each plaintiff the specified amount plus interest accruing from the tune of the ruling. Gordon said he is aware of some “small claims” cases against him. but thut he did not know about the judgments. “I don't dispute that there are people who have paid for the service thut haven't gotten it," Gordon said. “[And] I don’t dispute that I have been hard to reach. My current office situation is not one in which I can be easily reached.” Gordon said he hus successfully provided high-speed Internet uccess to 40 customers in Fauquier and Rappahannock counties. He snid he also has 40 customers who have yet to receive the service. Gordon went on to say that “businesses capitalization issues” —r namely a lack of funding, materials und time — have kept him from providing the service to those who ore still waiting for it. He maintains that in all but one case, he and his customers did not enter into any type of written contract. Gordon also maintains that he never set a specific time frame for installation of the sysMelissu Estremera of Rappuhunnock is another customer who said she has been unable to get the high-speed Internet access Gordon promised. See CASES, Pag* A6 No cheering at the school By Jed Duvall SptH’iul to th*> Kiipp«hunntH'k N*-wh The Rappahannock Board of Supervisors ordered that- more be squeezed out of the school budget, and that is what happened Tuesday evening at the meeting of the county’s school board. The five board members, led by Superintendent Dr. Robert Chappell, obeyed the supervisors' instructions and wrenched another quartermillion dollars out of the nearly $12 million budget for the coming school year, ’08-’09. Where to get $250,000'’ Take it from the teachers, mainly. Or, to be more precise, take it from teaching. Removing one teaching position t hat the school board had put in saved $64,000. Covering a course in math with existing teachers got another $19,500. Follow the reduction in the number of students electing to study French, and - voila! - another $27,500 goes away. Do another personnel “stretch" in the drama department and save more than $31,000. Save another $40,000 plus by postponing the purchase of a new bus. with Chappell lamenting that eight of the buses now are alive and running past their planned retirement age of 12 years. Then, arrive at the quarter-million mark with the biggest chop of all: Cut the proposed across-the-board salary increase from 3.5 percent to 2.5 percent That cutback, as the teachers, the aides, the Custodians, the maintenance people, the administrators all know, leaves them well'behind inflation. Chappell told the board that he had presented this news earlier in the day to u stall' meeting Later, the superintendent told reporters that some 60 to 75 people were m the room hearing him tick off the cuts. How did his audience react at that staff meeting”’ “They didn’t cheer." he said. Moments later, Chappell had this observation about those who make the schools work “I think there is a feeling among some of our staff" — he stopped to emphasize “some, not all" — “there is this feeling among some of our staff that the county doesn t support education." Board members were not cheering, either. “Everyone |m.v| first time on this board I really feel for the welfare (of students| in this school system." Meredith (torfein said “This is really regrettable to me . that it has come to this " No one was happy, but they voted dutifully. 5-0. to accept the cuts. Happ.VM'inO' h New', St.iM Photo D-t-W Anthony Smith

Jfcso* and Nicole Brady , of Flint Hill are delighted Lto announce the birth of first child., * daugh.Tana . Jiifcole. on TdeddK#ltag 13, 2008. at 5:33 a.m., at Fairfax Hospital. Tana was Tibs. 7 ox., and was 30 3/4 inches long. Mother, father and daughter are all doing well, as are her very proud grandparents, Richard and I Tana Nicola Brady Linda Brady of Flint Hill, Virginia, and Jim and Jan Wood, of Clifton, Virginia. Welcome Tana Nicole! SERVICES OFFERED: Replacement Windows Patio Doors Entry Doors Vinyl Siding Vinyl Soffit & Trim Roofing Why Paul Henry’s Window Installation? Paul Henry has been part of the community far forty years, he has over 27 years of hamls-on experience. an his company is family-owned and operated Paul’s number one goal is customer satisfaction. He offers only tup-grade energy efficient materials with unsurpassed professional installations. HE HAS NO SUBCONTRACTORS, is a member of the Better Business Bureau, and NFffi. He offers a 5 year warranty on all labor .~~r Accolades ,.-.—Jillian Louise Boelte Jillian Louise Boelte graduated cum lauds with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Dance from James Madison University on Saturday May 3, 2.008. Jillian was also a member of the Virginia Repertory Dance Company and the Contemporary Dance Ensemble. She plans to continue to pursue her dance career while studying for her graduate degree in physical therapy Jillian is the daughter of Bill and Sarah Buelte of Sperryville. Will Norman has been named to the Dean's List at James Madison University, Harrisonburg, Va.. with a 3.8« average. Will is the son of Ken and Fran Norman of Tiger Valley, Washington, Va.. grandson of Darnel and Bessie Norman, Woodville and Charles and the late Roberta Jenkins of Tiger Valley; Washington Va. Katherine Elizabeth Giles, of Washington. Va. graduated from James Madison University on May 3. 3003 with a degree of Bachelor of Arts with a major in Art History.^ Katherine is the daughter of Pat and Skippv Giles. Local student selected for UMW Devin Day of Rappahannock County, Va.. was selected to play Bridgit the cook for the University of Mary Washington production of “She stoops to Conquer*. Devin Day She is the daughter of Hazel Zinn-Day and Kevin Day of Woodvtlle. and is a £006 graduate of Rappahunnock County Khgh School. Day is a sophomore theatre and geography major Site has been involved in several Mary Washington productions including “Anton in Show Business." "365 Days/366 Plays" and “Far Away" and she has been named to the Dean's List "She Stoops to Conquer" was presented in April. Home and land transfers Thus* Rappahannock County home anti land transfers were recorded in the Rappahannock County Circuit Court clerk's office between May 1& and May 8. To find transfers in other Northern Virginia counties, visit www.timespapers.com. Hampton District Christopher N. Mitchell and others, to Spa Holding LLC, 193.65740 acres. $2,040*000.00* tax map; 21-44. Stone waU District Michel Heitstuman to Kevin W. Drake and wife. 3.8815 acres* $‘238,500.00, tax map; 58-85. Wakefield District Ludwig J. Stetka to Thomas C. Lyon and wife. $415,000.00, tax map: l'2A-t County and Town Meetings and Notices •On Wednesday, May 21. RappahannocK County Planning Commission will meet at 7:3Q p. m. at the county courthouse on Gay Street, Agenda: NEW BUSINESS -SE#Q8-Q4-Q2* Pittinger Second Dwelling on a Parcel -Proposed Zoning Amendments* INFORMATIONAL -Building Permit Report There being no business to come before the Board, and after consultation with the Chairman, the regular May meeting of the BZA has been canceled. BE AfrTRSTRONAUT. ? Cp pp SBI A PRESIDENT. BE A DOCTOR. f BUT mST, BE A MOMMY'S BOY. § p l ■ ’ *“ ’„ 5"1%. pv . ^■?;; v■. lour »^*§**v* got some big plans for you. kiddo Bui right now. all they want todk> is love you and be with you. Al Fauquier Hospital, (tuts what we wi«f. too. So we hulk our birthing suites so you’ll never have to leave your parents’tide. VIA designed your bed so its easy ft* your mom to reach you. 4 We gave your^dad a nice place to reks (complete with a fridge and flat | |i •wen tv). Aod wt even put in a bathtub for you. You sec. we made sure our " rooms were good enoqgh for a president. Or an astronaut. Or. whatever it $ It you dedde to be. - * * •' ^ Wife «■ / .3 V _ FAUQUIER HOSPITAL mhiak

Alternative Energy: Not so alternative any more? Ehr Pvm Uwkn U> th* KawjahtuuxM.'k N#**x Wtjwn the Rappahannock Ltwgut> for Eimromnontui Protection sstarteti watiy for its third annual Piedmont Alternative Energy Expo, tho coordinators ctbscussed whether the “Alternative* part oi“ the wont’s name woo still appropriate. Wmfafc in the pust. »u»tainublw' *# a » r £ y » o u r i‘« s ungnc nave bwn considered by tnwuy to only interest a dedicated fringe of hurdcure % env ironmentaiists. alternatives to dependence on polluting. carbon- bused energy sources are now sought by many more Americans. ft* no surprise that a lot of us are seeking alternatives. considering the economic pressures of hsuig gas prices and the growing warnings about the dangers of global warming. Combine them* reasons tor thinking green with the flowering (so to speak) of alternative-energy companies, and you have both demand -and supply coming together. Options are expandings and prices for products bused on new technologies are tailing-—especially when compared with oil-based solutions to energy needs. At this year's Expo, on May IT. IT new exhibitors will be demonstrating the latest in renewable-energy tech tiulogy anil the benefits uf livt«K sustainably. That brtntes the total number of commercial enterpnses and nonprofit conservation groups who are exhibiting to -14. Experts from these organizations will be on hand to demonstrate their prod ucts and answer questions about what's* new. most costeflevtive ami etfictent. practical. ami cool—hum the simple act of changing to ftuorescunt tight bulbs to building a green homo, eatmg locally ami helping whole nmtmuMi ties become sustauxable. For visitors interested ux what they can do to make their homes ami other buildings more energy efficient, they 'U find exhibitors demonstrating solar panels, solar hot-water heaters, back up power solutions, a new carbon- neutral electricity option, radiant sub floor heating, building brteks from excavated dirt, and other green building options. Visitors can learn not only how to live off the grid but also how to teed energy buck into it. For those who want to explore options tor beating the soaring cost of gasoline wJbul* atao miucttyi stJubtU wjMtniwjt Mid kwpitut thw tur w» hmtthv df-tui, thv tJxpu w»il tl*»tujrv a Hwt of Altwmutiy*-vttvrgy Mid t*k-tw vwh»ujclutiinK MTCV'&ctwr a s**fcu*^)vw*»mi two-«i%^ivr wmmutvr wur^uiU biuUiw«%4 Utkk Wbafe *W* Sh>Iht batter* charjevr*, tvn^wabtawtn'-rxv puwvr utt sutUum^ able Uvtnit m> unU much* much tuur^v With the mjticv of sustauiabio-um^ options now availably anyono can bonoht from thu Expo. says RL&F president Monica Wurth, ‘Nobody oruoys spending money they don't have tu spend. particularly ux thistight economy. And alternative energy no longer means alternative lifestyle" Wurth says. “As three- and feurhundred-dollur utility bills routinely show up m the mailboat— and we begm tu shed out seventy dollar?* or more tor a tank ok gat* it's* dear that were all ux this together How great that by adifressing our household budgets we can also better steward the planet." Thu Expo ohers education and entertainment frr all ages, with kid friendly exhibits and hands on hui to teach hmdanxentals, and sophisticated applications of technology to deliver high tech answer* to today s oner gy challenges. A#- with previous Expos, this vmts will be held at thv Fauquier County ^lwuiwife m Warren ton. which tits mtht m with the town's* new wmwviunittuunded mayor. Ceorge Pitch. ~Warre«ton is pnntU to how* our neighbors at the Rappahannock League tbr Environmental Ftutevtieu in then-third annual Expo,'''stud Fitch, ‘Exhibitors showcase consumer hnendly oil tv matt vo energy products anti services that moot the needs of the witwst suburban anti rural residents ami small businesses, Hundreds of amt residents attend the Expo each vvar. looking H»r pructi cal solutions that mlucv energy costs ami help to steward our hugtle envt*oninent. It all gues to show that <tw» business is good business—ami getting better all the tune'"" Joining RLEP in sponsoring this years Piedmont Alternative Energy Expo us the Riptide Fund of the Boston Foundation, Central Coftee Roasters (Bpertyvdle. VA>. KreyUng Construction. LJLC i Washington. YA>. Rappahannock Title. LJLC i Washington. VA>. Night - hawk 1 Communications t Washington. VA>. Real Estatv lit t Washington. YA>. Fhul R. Farmer, and Alexia Mornson. Expo hours two SfcJO am, to -kJO p. m, Admission is $5.00 Kir adults, tree tor students and children, A htU list of exhibitors, photos, a map. anil more details are avail I **v>K> tot Uh Cvw«H A *<2un$ Ex©e waiter »* intnQuetf by an <*aueatten4l seiarpo*«sn*i toy ubW at v o* vimtact RLKP at ur '54W> 3tT t444» (Ur mu*v infottnafeiw-v Thv Pau^ut^r i'uunty F&trgrKMttute «* lwatv\i at tMvt Auburn RU. Wammtutu Yltvttua, jwstfc yutsMvhe th«? U>v»tt <dt Wwvtthm, Thv £x$v fcofc** pUn^ ttv a uukv* e&hlfc*feiutv tUvUxtx *> **>»*» vm nun wr preserve, shooting range proposal B\ Don Pta Rosso Kapimhtuuuvk Ndwh Staff Writer Like any private enterprise.. Marriott Ranch near Hume must find innovative ways to pay the bills, according to iteneral Manager Lanier Cate. To that etui. Marriott Wes t fie Ids Con fe rence Center Inc. wants county government approval tor a hunting preserve and a clay shootmg and firing range at the 4.lilH>~aere farm on Route (KJS. The hunting preserve and clay shootmg range would be available by appointment to ranch guests only, not the general public. Cate said. The target range would be used during deer hunting season to sight rdles, he said. Last Thursday. Fauquier's supervisors held a public hearing on the proposal. Six people, including Cate and two men associated with Marriott Ranch, spoke about the proposal. The supervisors delayed action on the matter tor Ul) days, during which they will visit the form. Noise questions associat ed with the hunting preserve anti shooting range repeatedly arose during the board hearing. The proposed usee about 5300 acres, Cate told the supervisor*. Bird hunts* would be limited to six gutH*ts per day. he said. The tram*' would be raised and released for guests to hunt. Cate said. “We simply want tu make the best of what we have.* he s*aid. “anti what we have is* a lot of land “ The county planning communion las*t mtmth unanimously recommended the board appn>ve the proposal. th* Hill Duvall, who lives* on Fiery Run Road near Marriott, tear* the propostxi us*es» would produce excessive gunfire. disrupting the largely quiet and tranquil area. Others saw no “prohlem with it.“ as one speaker put it. Ti»»' supervisor* will take up the application again during their June 1J meeting. VCM Valley Care Management, Inc. Whispering Pino Hawksbill Assisted :t)0 I v.iksMtle fcd . I tir.n 122 N* H.mkst>,|! M. tm n Offering "Quality* Assisted Inina Our affordable monthly fee No application, admission or community Jets. Sptcimlioitty in Almbfimtr)t & BsUted Dememtuu Respite cart provided for the break yon need and deserve. F^ma it: trhisperinil pi ncsHPemba rtf mu il.com (’ontact ns at (540) ~4.i-22~J Bush signs Journey Through Hallowed Ground bill PvvnuK'ut Bus*h HijcniMi into law May t> U'j£is*latum dosoKuatmic a portion of IAS. 15 - liubboii tho Journo v Through Hollowo*,! Grouna — a national horitago ami. Tho Ionic dobatpil bill cmitos* an ami that will tio tujjvthor all tho historical anvi cultural site* m tho US, 15 corridor IVuni Thomas* JoHommV Monticollo m Charlottesville. north through Kauqtuer. 1 Vince William and loudoun coun til's*, to t o'ttyHhur^ National Military l*ark in tVnns*vtvania Sites in Loiuioun on tho Journey include Morvon Park* OatUuufe* Ptantatiun «m4 Duduna Manor. t/.S, Ron. 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June 2UUH «l 7:110 pm the RappahantHvk County HimhI ol Supervises vh«tll hold 4 Public (lean up at the Courthouse m Washington. Ytrptnta. to consider amendments to Chapter 10 * ol the Rappahannock County Code. amt the repeal of Chapter 11 of the Rappuhamuvk Countv Civk' then' amendments meliivle the repeal of the existing courtImhoo maintenance amt law library lee prov tsions, renumber mg them a' part ol §101. *ith amendment* they also include an increase in the courthouse security tees ami amend the cmle to allow then toe lot the costs ol both personnel ami equipment the complete test ol the proposed amendments is available for public inspection from S MM M> Monday Indav at the County Vlnunistiation A Zoning Office, Ciav Street. Washington. Virginia All mtetested pet sons are invited to attend the meeting and to make continents. W ntten comment' mav be submitted to the Hoard at IN) Hov M‘>. Washington. V\ ”74? 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This newest effort by the Lions is a painless way for us to support critical communL ty services, and we should all partake of it, Bookmark the page on your computer, and remember to use it. Kid Pan Alley Concert Tllfe just wanted to thank the YY entire Rappahannock Elementary School community r for its wonderful support for the I Kk) Pan Aliev residency at the , school this year. This is what we , did this year; i • Wrote 10 songs with more i than aw children at RCRS, Hearthstone and ttelle Meade; ' • Informed the songs for , more than TOO people in an f afternoon school concert at [ RCES; • Performed in an evening community concert for ftOO peoIple at RCES; • Presented a workshop for teachers on the use of Kid nut Alley techniques in the classroom. and; • Presented our character^ development assembly program. Stand Up and Be Heard. One Little Song Can Change the World, for the entire school. This program features songs weVe written with kids across the country that deal with issues of respect from the point of view of the children them i selves. I Kid Pan Alley started right here in Rappahannock in 1999 and has since spread throughout the country. It started here thanks to the vision of Sharon Wytrieh, Joy Rollins and Harrietts Rosenblatt. Each year, when we return to Rappahannock for a residency ►toy and Harriette are the ones who are guiding the project. Wed like to thank Carol Johnson, Dr. Chappell, Martha Kidwell. Busan Hoffinan. Whyk Nnwn, Jill Duvall. Anita Sternum. Victoria Uladstune, Ray Bue, Jane Multan. Frances Miller. Uary Kirhv and all the teachers and staff that helped put this together tt was a rocking night of music with the Kid Pan Aliev band: TVrri Allard. Paul Heisler. Nate Brown. Steve van Dam. Bmiggy Smith. Ben Masun. Linda Orffla. Kelsa Settle and all the kids. Though more than 00 percent of the Binding (hr this program comes from outside the community than the Virginia Commission tbr the Arts and the Virginia Museum of fine Arts, it's the sponsorship of our local organisations and donors that make it happen: Headwaters. Ranpahannock Association fbr the Arts in the Community, the Curriculum Knrk'hment Fund. Kid Pan Alley, the Darby Fbundation and the support of individuals. If voun like to see a little bit of the residency, we've posted a video with a song from the concert at. There's plenty of news there about our other projects, including the Charlottesville CD which is currently In production Bo thanks to all of you and especially the children of Rappahannock. who once again inspire me and remind me the purpose of music and why t do it. Paul Reisler Artistic Director Kid Pan Alley Letters to the Editor ( We welcome your opinions and comment*. Letters must be eaclusive to the Happnhahhitvk Npivu, must be signed and I indude the writer's telephone number and home address ■ which can he verified (not for publication) Longer letters from three with special experience on a current issue may be published as a truest column (with your photo). While unable to acknowledge letters, we appreciate your views forwards the newspaper's editorial values. Letter* should be addressed to Letters to the Editor. Rtuf/tahunntn'k Nptva, I’O Ho* 5fo, Washington, Va. 22747 and submitter! via 0.8. Mail. tfri* (67fi-.'l(Mt8) or by e-mail (ashermnntHl imeeonnprs.com). Pbcta bv Itnjrnl OKbNb* CUME CNARACttRl Gnffin Tavern sponwaned a murder mystery dinner and the cast included (MT Shannon Seram. Steve Kelt* Carat Quamtance. John Lanier. Sherrte and Ray Nalland. Jim Ocnehey and Suai Sign. Death at the Griffin Thnn»V a naw item an th* imu at Ctrifitn in flint Kill. ItV vallvat "whv* did ilT tteventt* thn restaurant hoatvd its* inaugural Munter Myature. Dnath at the Urttftn Th^ nina-mambar vuat ufthe intemv'tire grnm> wua filial hv regular Tterem vuatmuura aa wall aa ita uwnara. dim and CteWan tXmahmn Ray ami Shurrte Hnllnmi dohn Lanter. Shanmm Swain. Stewn Knnnx Car\4 t^uaintanre. and Sviti Si*m wore creatively costumed I^lVk party peers turned murder investigators—and suspects—when the strangled body of Ann Nunomous i Debbie Pimehey* was tbund. During the evening ?m April )itk the actors and participant!* tVwrrx at* thr us t\urthx were treated to a tburceurse dinner created tivr the oevas*iott as they won? led through stages of the scene and investigation by Lomutw Oiilfev Aftor a R»*r hours of wmitui. diningr. ami tVm inquiringr. tho vulnrit Wrdi. M hy Sta»von Kouny. was «\u«fvi. tn tho ond. iustiw may not havo boon sorvwi hut dossort vn«k Tho Griffin Thvotn invites tho community to join in ffituro interaotiw games, Check their website or the Thvem R>r upcoming nwnts, Griffin Thvem is located in Hint Hill and can ho reached at t$40> h75-;tti27. Letters Cash for the fire and rescue squads i IU like the community to become aware of a new effort* initiate by the Rappahannock County Lionet Club. to provide extra Rinds R«- out lire and rescue squads. The Lions have affiliated with seven firms that are used by Rappahannock residents and that have altered to wttrk with us b» improve our community On the Lkms VVVb site, it is now possible to link directly into the home popes tvf Amarnn. Mary'S. Office Depot. t-tRKk Flowers. IVtSmort. Mow and Hearth, and Wal-mart. If wu purchase anything ftotn any of these venders alter Unking through the Lions site. n small perventnge at' the purvhase pHve rentes bnvk to the Lions Oluh We pass bavk UK) pet-vent at this amount to the Rre tvml resvue squads of Rappahannock Lounty So we encourage everyone to do themselves a favor and do their nan munity a favor l%H<se to shop at one of these community-minded businesses through the tions tiuh The prive and select i<m are exactly the same, and stanetimes there are discounts available tor gout# through the Lions' site More importantly the Rre and resvue departments benefit whan you go through us. * 1\> usa this sarvtea* simply go to tin? i intis WVb sita iwwwRnppohnnmiek lions,urn* and vlkk on tha paga that says “Support ihir Community “ Than go ftlhout your shopping as normal. If you choosa mit to buy right avrav, jvist ratum to tha Lions' paga ami link into tha sits again whan you ara randy to purvhasa. As tong as tha purahasa is mada altar linking through tha Lions Ctutx wa will raaaiva hinds to support our lira and rasaua squads, Jim Biubsugh Washington A solution for political reform A path* defined: A state of indifA^Ierence. Manifests as learned helplessness. We have undergone a lengthy, contracted debate about what Is wrong, or right, with America. The consensus among many is. our government is broken. Over the past 30 vears. our political leaders have squandered the wealth of this country Pick an issue — Medicare, trade, immigration, economy, education. government — and you come up with bod numbers. Political apathy looms large among the population. Few expect reform to come through continued support tbr our current political system. Kinstein observed that to reneat a failed experiment and expert differ ent results is stupid. Revolution defined: Tn throw uff. Modify an existing condition An English word used frequently by Thomas — you Know . . . the former fellow who used to live down around Charlottesville. Government reform is necessary. A third political party is the most expeditious route to reform, but. after a fow years, the result would be three dysfunctional parties not two. Accountability defined: Enforcement A third party, founded in some simple rules, could lie long lived and serve as a shining beacon that other political parties might want to emulate. We can't legislate integrity or morality but when problems arise We the fVople. partv members in this ease, could easily disassociate fVom an elected, or appoints olTicial and terminate partv support for hinv^her. If you are interested in pursuing how a third party solution to political reform is possible, I recommend you prepare yourself bv reading any five pages of Lou Dobb's “War On The Middle Class/* and page ‘241 of David Cay Johnson's “Tree Lunch “ Then click on www demreps.com for more specific information. Roy Kills ('nilloinn Successful JR/SR Prom 2008 The Rappahannock County Public Sch«*u Junior Class of 3009 host ed the JR/SR Prom on Saturday, May It. at The Link in Sperryville. One hundred sisth seniors and juniors and their datop participated In thp 8 p.m. to midnight lovely formal dance, “Forever Young “ Stars, moon and a ‘fountain of youth' was the backdrop for I’mm court. Seniors Jonathan Butler and Colleen Daly were voter! in as king and queen. Juniors Megan Wheatley and Steve Dodson were voted by their peers as junior prince and princess. The Junior class would like to thank the following contributors Tor looking Prom 2008 the “best prom ever"*: The Link. Cliff Miller, Melanie Kopjanski. Mary Arthur (lovely cake). Kelly Settle. Early's Carpet, iVpsi. Puskar Construction. Ainissville Nursery. Look Mountain Nursery. Ijeslie Addison (Special Occasions Catering) Mrs IHiryear. Mr.Hlpple. Cole Johnson. Mr. Hogan’s Welding classes (fountain oft youth), this Allen (DJi, Welwder Photography. Junior Prom Committee Members (met once a month Ibr nine months). ROMS chaperones. An extra big thank you to Heather IHiskar. Cay Smoot and Debbie Massie — my parental team that was involved in planning from day one. Thanks, girls. Ibr the help and support that made this such a special event Ibr our students at Rappahannock County. Nanette Kogan RCHS Prom Coordinator 8008 Class of 8000 “Families are Blooming in Rappahannock” Healthy Kntnilips Kappnhnnnuek County wonts to thank thp community Tor its donations and support for “Kntnilips arp Hlooining In Rappahannock.14 This pvpnt served to eulightpn and pamper several new motliprs on April MO at thp Kappahannork Health Department. In addition to thp Healthy Katnilips and hpalth drpartinput stafT, I would liko to thank Thp Inn at t lift Ip Washington. Thp Country Cafe. Thp Henuty Mon Darlene Miatrp. Thp Sppnwillp Contpr t Store. M H. Mallards, Sarah KosslWarrenton Plaaa Salon, Rose Hill Veterinary. Rappahannock National Rank. Ted Regatta's Katery, The Hair Uailory, Pat Uiles-Mary Kav, Paid wins Storo, anti Krista Halo for thoir contributions. Thank you to the Rappahannock Nows for potting tho word out. A hip thanks to dinunio Krooman for providing massages to all in attendance j Pi Roper donkins was tin hand to give a very informative car sent update amt personally cheek several seats. Only with his help can we do more to make certain our county's youngest and most vulnerable passengers ride safely. Thanks Roger. Stop by soon to learn more about Healthy Families and other health department programs and services and to see pictures of “Families are ttlooming in Happahannock“ Marsha Thompson Healthy Families I

Speed reduced on U.S Route 211 in Rappahannock County Action taken following numerous motorcycle crashes* fatalities on mountain ascent - KtRx-tive May $ t»*orists femvettnit on ttS. Route ill «t*w Spertyvdte up Thornton Gap t» Drive will find the maximum reduced th*n4? mites per hour h* 3ft mph, The new speed *wte envompusses the :? ;VT-mile section of Route 111 from just west of SperryviUe altwost to the Skytine Drive. Which nme aliwyr tile rwige ofThomton Gup. The action to reduce the speed Kmit is part of a comprehensive crush-reduction efrhrt in respisnse to concerns expressed hv residents, bcoi government and' emergency r services attendees The stretch of Route itt from SperryviUe west to the Skyline Drive has been the site of numerous traffic crashes during the post few years. The speed-limit reduction was supported hy a traffic study done by the Virginia Deportation tVDOTX tnent of*Tt-ansuortht__ Of particular concern are the statistics fer crashes involving dJMtorcyvles; Since aiWd there have been 51 motorcycle crashes resulting in injuries and the deaths of seven motorcycle riders on the sec* tion of Route ail between Spertyviffe and the tap of Thumton Gan moiww speed and hw of control on the sharp curves that make up the mountainous* stretch of highway have been identified as contnbutmir tbcturs in many of those cmshee. P\>r several years the Rap* pahannock County Sheriffs Office and the Virginia State Mice have worked together to attempt to reduce crashes by conducting speed enfiircement operations. VDOT has installed additional directional signs, pavement markings and rumble strips to warn of the mountain curves ami cleared brush on the highway right of wav to improve visibility On weekends VDOT has placed portable message boards along the road west of Sperryville to reinforce the warning about safe speeds on the mountain. The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles and a coalition of motorcycle safety groups have also been involved in efforts to educate the public* and particularly motorcyclists, about the dangers of this sec - tion of Route ‘ill. Highway safety is everyone's responsibility Virginias highway safety partnership — the Virginia Department of Transportation. Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles and Virginia State FVdke — challenges you to help prevent highway fatalities. Buckle up. Avoid distractions. Shore the rood. Drive drug and alcohol-free. Obey speed limits, Dir more information on the Highway Safotv Challenge and things you can do to avoid becoming Virginia's nest traffic fatality visit www.safoVAhighways.oig. Paintings and sculptures by Hans Gerhard are currently on view at "Loftsl I" in Washington, DC* The exhibition, by Invitation of Slate Mills neighbors Coil Montplaisir. developer, and Norman Smith, architect, of "green'' residential buildings in the heart of the burgeoning downtown neighborhood, opened with a reception attended by friends.neighbors, and collectors. Among the visitors were a number of friends from Rappahannock County. The exhibition at 1125 Eleventh Street. NW is scheduled to run through May 23. f\>r direction and information on opening hours call 540-547-2447 or visit www.hughesriverfkrm.com to send email. Pet owners concerned by dog disappearances ttr Alexandra BiMCANovir RatlRWhMUMck News Staff WVtter They don't think ftV a counidwwK Barbara Goldberg ami Donna fbttie both live in the ViewtowtV Amissvdle ami of Rappahannock County Over the mat six to 12 months, the neighbors say four of their pet dugs have vanished without a trace and ail attempts to find them have been fruitGoldberg said three of her dogs — which are all neutered and spayed — have disappeared within the last six months. Two of them vanished together. “It happened on the same day at the same time, in broad daylight * Goldberg said. “My neighbor saw them running through his yard to a field, and they haven't been seen since." The beagle and Scottish terrier both had microchips, collars and tags, so they were clearly recognisable as someone's pets. Goldberg said. lb make matters worse, her cattle dog. Wallace, also disappeared. “We were In Germany, and our sons were watching the house. They said Wallace Just ran off one day and never came back." Buckle upl J f Ulick It or Ticket Enforcement > Mobilization Aims to tncrease Seat Belt Use 'Hu? Rappahannock I County Sheriffs Office will bo partnering with law i enforcement across Virginia ami tho nation to i increase sent bolt use with tho Click tt o»- Tickot enforcement mobilisation in an effort to save inoro lives on Virginia's roadways. According to preliminary numbers from DMV: Tho Virginia Highway Safety Office, there wore 1.028 fatalities in Virginia in 2007. Of those. 749 fatalities occurred in vehicles that wore equipped with safety restraints 452 or HO percent of the 749 fatalities were not wearing restraints. The Rappahannock County Sheriffs Office will be out in force ticketing all motorists that are violating traffic laws in Virginia with a particular emphasis being placed on lack of seat belt and child safety seat use. Special checkpoints and other stepped up law enforcement activities will be conducted during the Mobilisation Mav 18-dune I. 2008. “There are still too many people dying or being injured os a result of not buckling up Virginia experienced the highest number of fatalities in 2007 that we have seen in a decode, and that has to stop.“ said Sheriff Connie Smith. That’s why this May and hroughout the year, we are nereasing enforcement to •ontinue to impress upon ill eitiaens that seat belt Lise is a must when petting into any vehicle.1* Sheriff Connie Smith went on to *ay. “Regular use of seat i'clts clearlv saves lives, unfortunately, too many folks in Virginia still need a tough reminder that wear ing a seat belt is the absolute beet way to protect themselves in a crash, so we are here to tell everyone, the Rappahannock County Sheriffs Office has leru tolerance when it comes to not buckling up. Please remember. buckle up every one. everv ride. Click It or Ticket." 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Hjit'imj md W»I Vt"*7 Nfor, I'umj totofd Inn. fcmtw Vint Mi li'njmn D'i'l'pm'nl tottontp • IIIM|4})} • wwinntMtM» Vint Hill Vint Hill Goldberg saiu she is now at the point where she is “a little concerned " She thinks some type of predator may have taken the dogs. since they were all smaller breeds Bat then again. she said she hasn’t seen any predators on the property “I haven’t seen any bu»aards either’* Goldberg added nothing that the scavengers would be attracted to any small animal scraps left behind by predators. Like Goldberg. IVttie says her dog. Dutch, simply wandered off. That happened about a year ago. and there's never been any trace of the neutered, mixed-breed dog. “We had a bud storm, and he just up and disappeared in broad daylight." IVttie said, “tt happened sometime between 10 a m. and noun. We had everyone out luoking tor him. but we never did find him." Dutch weighed approximately 30 pounds and was “timid." according to his owner. He was a lap dog who had never been away hum the thmily overnight prior to his disappearance. The IVtties had him tor more than six years. “There's something more going on here than just a coyote tor some other predator) going after these dogs." IVttie said. Fearing that someone was somehow targeting small dogs in the area. IVttie said she reported Dutch's disappearance to the police in Rappahannock. Fauquier anu Culpeper counties. She said she also visited area animal shelter? in hopes of finding Dutch, to no avail. Now she is growing increasingly concerned. “ft s like these dogs have just dropped off the thee of the earth. she said. “And I've seen a lot of posters regarding missing dogs in Amissvilie since we lost Dutch.” Anders Drew, another Amissville resident, said hiSi dog has been missing since the beginning of March. Fbr the poet eight weeks, he said he has gone door-to-door asking if anyone has seen the white cattle dog/husky The dog. 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District play starts Monday By Richie Bi kke Sp*»cinl hi the Rayptihunmn-k News Panther softball continued on a winning streak with a eome-frombehind win over Strasburg in the bottom of the seventh inning. The Panthers scoring six runs in the inning for an 8-7 win. The Panthers got off to slow start by committing five errors in the first three innings and trailed 5-1 in the bottom of the third. It had been a week since they had played or really even practiced, due to the weather. But they scored a run in the fifth before giving up two runs in the top of the seventh, to again trail 7-2. The girls came back determined to win even though they where down by five rims. By the time they were down to one out left in the bottom of the seventh, they had managed to score four runs to close the gap to 7-6. With two out and two runners on base, freshman Laura Caperton blasted a ball to deep left down the line. The Strasburg player got a glove on the ball but couldn't handle it. allowing the two runs to score for the 8-7 win. The Panther's overall record now stands at 8-8 and 6-3 in the Bull Run District; the team is currently in second place. The game's leading hitters were Hannah Kopjanski and Natalie Tupper. who both went £ for 3. Amanda Smoot and Meagan Early were both 3 for 4 with one RBI. Laura Caperton was 1 for 4 with the gamewinning double and two RBIs. Amanda Smoot pitched the game to pick up the win. Her record is 6-0 The Panthers played their last regular season home against George Mason on May 14. Bull Run District tournament play will start on Monday May 19. L Car From Page At passenger seat. The Rowands also own a station wagon and pickup truck. The Smart car comfortably seats two people and. according to Car and Driver magazine, has about the same legroom and headroom as a Cadillac Escalade. The Rowands bought the Smart car three weeks ago at a Mercedes dealership in Tysons Comer. However, they have been waiting for it since about a year ago when they put down a refundable $99 deposit for the vehicle. According to Car and Driver, some 30.000 Americans have put down a deposit tor the ears. “The importer actually said he has a waiting list."* Sylvie stud. People think of it as aft urban ear. Sylvie stud, but it has worked fine tor them and they live in Harris Hollow. There isn't ftiueh traffic in Rappahannock and the car is fast enough to keep up on local roads. "I brought it back from [the dealership! on 1-66 and had no problem keeping up with traffic.” Keith said. “Its a great little car for commuting.” Sylvie added. The car has turned plenty of heads on the road, in parking lots and at gas stations. “The car is still new to a lot of people, so you get a lot of smiles.” Sylvie said. 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The gods of the earth have blessed us this year with more morels than I think I have ever seen. And. they are wonderfully delicious. I have been a couple of times, and had to quit and come home because I almost began to feel greedy. I think I have had them about every way imaginable. I had a small trout or two in the freexer that a nephew gave me. and I wrapped one in aluminum foil with some butter and garlic and morels, and put it on the grill. I thought I had died and gone to heaven. This past year we have been using ‘some morels from last year that I had dried in a food dehydrator, and they have been good, as well. So. some of the extra bounty that I had this year, that I didn't give to friends who love them, but don’t get the opportunity to get out and nnd them, went into my food dryer. They give off an interesting aroma when they are being dried. I don’t find it at all unpleasant, but some do. My house mate is not craxy about it. but it is much better than what we have been smelling along the highways, recently. Get ready for it- Coming to a pasture or field as dose to you as your property line. Human excrement, spread on the fields as free fertiliser. Have you smelled this “sludge” they are putting cm tip fields arid grasslands? I have been told that some of it could be chicken litter. But. it doesn't smell like any chicken house I ever cleaned out. Honestly. I thought something had died in the trunk of my car. Is this a great country or what? And you thought that when you moved from the city to the country you could leave all that “stuff* behind? Nope, they are sending it along by truck, arriving daily And. just think, you no longer have to spend your farm subsidy check on fertiliier. You can get free human waste to make the grass grow. And. it has been processed so you can hardly toll what it is. Yeah, right! I keep a littie vegetable garden at my brother-in-law’s house, where he has a deer-proof fence. I can hardly work the garden this year without a gas mask. There must be 5 or 6 truckloads of this stuff in a pile just over the fence. I recall the words of the late Harrison lowers, when he was asked in a hearing, years and years ago, about the application of sludge to Rappahannock farmland. T J * Richard Brady 675-3754 rfchardbradrl* iuno.com They asked Harrison what the sludge smelted like. Harrison said. “It smells like money.’' And. so it does. But. do you wonder, as I do. if the people spreading this "crap' are also spreading it around their own homes, where their families live and play and get their drinking water? What will be the long term effects of putting this on the fields? Will it leach into the groundwater? Why shouldn't it; it's soluble. And toxic or not. what is that going to do to the taste and purity of your drinking water, not to mention our streams and rivers? That is any body's guess. It may not kill you, hut, you may not find it to your liking. Remember the prophet' ic words of the Nutive American chief, Seattle, of the Duwanish tribe, speak' ing about the passing from this earth of his people. “The whites, too, shall pass. Perhaps, sooner than others. They will die in their sleep, suffocated in their own waste.* Like I said, is this a great country or what? Darden From Page A1 wasn’t able to find Darden who had been suffering from back problems. After searching on his own. Lykes enlisted the help of the Rappahannock County Sheriff’s Office. “It was Deputy Robbie Fincham who found him.* confirmed Rappahannock County Sheriff Connie Smith Wednesday «fl*orning. “It waaoery sad* she saidL ■dfincham knew bath Pardeir artd Lykes. In 1 the past he had fished in the pond on the property. Darden’s death is under investigation pending an autopsy according to Smith. “With any violent death, there are several things that have to be confirmed.'* addl'd Smith. Darden. 55. was a senior architect and prtyect manager at the U.S. Federal Bureau of Prisons in Washington where he had worked for the past 20 years. He and Richard Lykes bought their farm near Flint Hill in 1992. A memorial service will be held in the coming week* according to Lykes who is a frequent contributor to the Rappahannock News and is well-known throughout the community. Cases From Pag© A1 j&She said sh© has also be©n unable to get a refund. “(Tom Gordon} was going door-to-door in our amt talking about putting a relay point on the mountain for a high-speed Internet service* Estremera recalled. “He was looking for four people to commit to the service and said that if we each gave him $795, he would give each of us one year of free Internet service. Estrvmera said she and three other people each gave Gordon the money. They were then told it would take Gordon two to three weeks to get the “antenna* set up on the mountain, and Gordon would then come over to install their high-speed Internet systems in their homes. “I didn't hear anything further from him for two months. 1 (finally] talked to a secretary at his office about getting a refund, and she said it wasn't a problem, that I could get one in 30 days,* Estremera said. “1 never got a refund. I left several messages (for Gordonl but they've never returned the calls* Estremera said she also spoke to Rappahannock County Sheriff Connie Compton Smith about Gordon and learned that several people had tiled civil suits against him. Estremera said she also learned that no one had been able to find Gordon at any of his known addresses. Smith could not be reached tor comment. E-rnatl the reporter: abogdanoi’u<9>tinurspapfrs.t't>m Chapel From Page A1 an explosion of soot that managed to settle all over the church’s interior. DeLong hadn't visited the church’s basement, the location of said furnace, since the incident almost two months ago and was surprised to see the progress of the clean-up effort, specifically the paint job. “I can’t believe how it |the basementl looks." she said. In addition to a new coat of paint (or two), items in the church needing replacement include an Allen Warren Memorial Hospital Welcomes Jayashree V. Purushothamalu, MD Family Practice Physician Warren Family Practice 1077 North Shenandoah Avenue, Suite B, Front Royal, VA Dr. Purushothamalu completed her residency in family practice at Sacred Heart Hospital, Allentown, Temple University. PA She is a graduate of the Kilpauk Medical College, The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, India. Dr. Purushothamalu is 7 board-certified in family medicine. Dr. Purushothamalu is accepting new patients. Call 540-636-8900 for an appointment Organ, hymnals, bibles, carpet, robes, etc. Unfortunately, despite having insurance, the expenses outweigh what the church will receive in the settlement. The Willis Chapel, named after Civil War hero Albert O. Willis, has been standing outside Flint Hill since 1914. Coupled with the Reager School house to the south, which is where the congregation currently meets on Sundays while clean-up is underway, the establishment serves as a cornerstone for the community. “We have a strong congregation with about 85 percent of it being families, “ said lifelong church member Judi Burke of Huntly. lb combat the growing debts, Burke, has organized a fund raiser this weekend. “It’s an old fashioned Sunday afternoon covered dish dinner...with music and a hymn sing-along," explained Burke. The festivities begin at 3 p.m. with the music starting an hour later. “Churches serve the community, hut now the church is relying on their help,” added DeLong later that Saturday. Help one another they will. Leah DeLong hasn't stopped her services nor will the community stop their efforts. Coming to a head this Sunday with the fund raiser, the congregation will be back in their hall from the school house in no time. “One gentleman actually said to me that first Sunday in the school. 'Hey, we sound pretty good in here'," DeLong added before my departure on Sat unlay, which proves she is rightyou can be negative or positive, and the community chose the latter. Shillelaghs THE TRAVEL CLUB LAKES OF NEW YORK, June (Ml.---$525 Includrs Motorvoach from Rockville or Vienna. A-NighU Hotel on (tinner l ake Duly Breakfast A Dinner, Sightseeing SOITH DAKOTA TOUR. July 1-7,___$|(,W Includes Air from Dulles. 6 Nights Radlsson Hotel In Rapid City. So. Dakota Daily Breakfast. 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Celebrate the county: Come to Gourmet Rappahannock! By Antta L. Sherman Rappahannock Nows Staff Wnt»r Barbara Adolfi is a woman of action. A resident uf Sperryville, she is not only a licensed and practicing I clinical social worker, she runs a weekend get-a-way and writes the Sperryville I column for the I Rappahannock News. She's I also been instrumental in I the re-energixation of the § Sperryville Volunteer I Rescue Squad. Since making | Rappahannock County her I home several years ago. | Adolfi is a supporter of and I promoter for all things Rappahannock. In her weekly column, she gives local businesses a boost by letting the community know what they are offering - like a guest chef at PeUegatta's If you go: Gourmet Rappahannock • A sampling of food and wine Saturday. June 14 4-7 p.m. The Link in Sperryville 12018 Lee Highway Tickets: $65 per person Online tickets and information at www.Gourmet Rappahannock.com Proceeds to benefit the Scrabble School Preservation Foundation • Participating restaurants The Blue Rock Inn E-Cow The Griffin Tavern The Public House Rae‘s The Thornton River Grille • Participating wineries Chester Gap Cellars Gadino Cellars Gray Ghost Winery Rappahannock Cellars Sharp Rock Winery Wasmund's Distillery Eatery - or a new wine at Gadino Cellars. One of her latest involvements is as the business and tourism representative on the advisory board at The Link (formerly the SchoolHouse) in Sperryville. With several of the county's non-profits clustered in one place, the Link has, and is becoming, truly a community center with a variety of offerings on its plate - many of them aimed at moving forward with, as Adolfi calls it, responsible tourism. “We need to look for ways to promote all of Rappahannock County” said Adolfi in an interview on Monday “We have our individual villages but we need to brand ourselves as a destination county with many little jewels that can be savored and tasted* When Adolfi was named to the advisory board at The Link, some of her initial discussions were with local wineries - many of which are members of the BlueRidgeWineway which regularly sponsors wine tours bringing tourists to the county In addition to the wineries. The Inn at Little Washington is undoubtedly another major draw for tourists. Adolfi feels that the rest of the county is underutilized as a tourism resource and she'd like to see that changed. “I don't want to see bus loads of people descending on the county,* said Adolfi but “we need to do things to bring people in to respectfully mingle and keep our local businesses alive.* lb that end, Adolfi, along with a small group of organizers. is planning another first - Gourmet Rappahannock. The event, to be held at The Link in Sperryville, will bring together local wineries and restaurants for a unique pairing of food and wine. In the process, existing and new businesses will be given a chance to let people know who they are. For instance, does everyone' know about the fhrm bayera’clubt Mark Reinhardt, who created the website for Gourmet -Rappahannock, has a business to distribute locally grown meats from surrounding farmers. 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Arts A Crafts | Live Music Food Exhibits NorthernVlrglnla M A G A l I N ( V FAUQUIER HOSPITAL Bflbuivtf GARySWGQl A*m Dominion Construction Group I full meal." said Adolfi. “it s rather a wandering event, where people can go from table to table and sample tapas-style dishes paired with many of Rappahannock's award-win run# wines.” Aiiolti good at getting folks to come together for a common cause. She spoke highly of several of the organisers - most notably Griffin Taverns Debbie Donehey who is acting as the treasurer and E-Cows Torn Lehman who has vast experience from her involvement with The Taste of Rappahannock which is held each September. “She tTem> is so solid about what you peed to do."* said Adolfi. “she's very inclusive and has nurtured some of the other people involved.'’ All tickets to the event will be sold exclusively online. “That way we have a single source for reservations and can keep track of everything.” noted Adolfi who added that tickets will be capped around 250. While Adolfi would like to see many in the Northern Virginia area come out and see what the county has to offer in terms of food and wine, she hopes to get a good number of county members to attend as well. “The goal is to promote all.” Advertisers are welcome and $300 placed will earn you two free tickets. There will be materials on display from participating businesses. Each guest will receive their own carrying bag complete with a program and a Gourmet Rappahannock wine glass. Strolling and sampling will be accompanied by juxx pianist Eill Harris. And for those in the mood for some added spirits or a caffeine hit. Wasmund’s Distillery will be there as well as Central Roasters Coffee. “We need to let go of parochialism."* stressed Adolfi. “ We need to see ourselves as part of a whole so that we can eryoy all that this county has to offer and promote it in that manner - established businesses and new businesses in all parts of the county* Adolfi chuckled. “Well, there will be good food and good wine. It will be more than a sample and less than a full serving. This should be a very green, very lovely event.* added Adolfi who is optimistic that it will be the first of" many. 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“Buy Fresh, Buy Local” By Kelly Aum Kapprth.mmvk. N«*ws !<liiff\VnWr Residents of the Northern Piedmont will soon be i«u> step dowr to their local farmers. In the next tow wwks. every resident in Fhuquier. Rappahannock. Culpeper. Madison, and Orange counties will receive a colorful “Buy Freeh. Buy Local”* gukk in their mailbox. Open the guide, and the Ask tho Arborist By JimMWMd IS.A. CarttHad Arborist Balancing Soil Chemistry Roots require everything the aboveground pert of the tree needs, except tor light, Get the air, nutrients and water nght. and you will have a healthy, low-maintenance, and sustainable landscape, without a lot ot additional, artificial intervention. This can be achieved by “IPM tor Soil*: balancing soil chemistry, adding mulch, and improving physical properties as needed. This is tar more likely to be successful than tust adding some of the popular organic products that offer shortcuts to plant health. The advantage of fertilization by prescription - Soil Rx - is based on the famous Liebig's Law of the Minimum that says that as long as any nutrient is deficient, none of the others will have a positive effect. We can correct those deficiencies, so that all the nutrients are appropriately balanced. What many people don't realize is that the key to fertilization - getting nutrients into the plant and not into the environment - depends on pH For example, the phosphorus already In the soil only become available when pH is between pH6 and 7 Much above or below that. I and phosphorus is far less available. Organic products that are applied without regard to plant needs are just as useless to the plant and may be as bad tor the environment as any other less natural treatments. For more information on our fertilization and soil monitoring programs or to schedule an appointment tor a complimentary consultation with me, call 877BARTLETT today, or e-mail me at jwood Qbarttett com MB BARTLETT I ™Ei^ttCPEin's region's ttucrocwMn of fiwh, locally produced food utvfokte, including the mink's* and contact information tor local orchards*. produce, meat, poultry and dairy farms; tarmerV markets and CSA's (community supported agriculture); grocers* selling locally produced food; and restaurants and caterers* that use local foods in their dishes. The guide is* part uf a Northern Piedmont Buy Freeh. Buy Local campaign, spearheaded by the Piedmont Environmental Councils (PEO in collaboration with Fauquier County's Firm Bureau. Agricultural Development Department, and Virginia Cooperative Extension. The Fauquier Agricultural Envelopment Department has ottered a farm directory tor a handful of years*. However according to department Director Ray Pickering, budget constraints have limited printing and distribution. “This is a nice extension of what we've wanted to do in terms of outreach" Pickering said. PEC has served as a Charlottesville chapter affiliate for the national campaign. led by I Vnnsylvuninbnsed non-profit Food Routes, for one year. Among 20 partic i pa ting »tatw«. the Northern Piedmont will be the 49th regional chapter to partake. The campaign will kickoff with a number of community-sponsored events surrounding local tbod in the five counties. Holder Tmmbo will hold a “Meet the Farmer Day" on May 10 at his IGA in Marshall. Attendees can enjoy samples of Fauquier County homegrown food and farm products, while local farmers share stories and answer questions. On May 17. people can stroll through the Warren ton Farmers Market, tasting samples of and learning about Fauquier County's homegrown food and farm products from Extension Specialist Matt Benson. On Friday; June 6. the Partnership tbr Warrenton “First Fridays in Warrenton," will include a farmers* market on Main Street. At the Fauquier County Fair this July 13. attendees can sit down for a “Blue Ribbon Dinner." a meal comprised of almost all locally produced food. Proponents of the campaign tout a handful of masons for why consumers should buy locally, starting with taste and freshness. Fruit and vegetable availability In Virginia By buying local fruits and vegetables In season, consumers can support the local economy and cut down on carbon emissions tnat result from shipping produce long distances. Hit Apples Asparagus Blackberries Blueberries Broccoli Cantaloupes Cucumbers Grapes Green beans Green peppers Greens/spinach Nectarines Peaches Pumpkins Raspberries Squash Stawberries Sweet corn Tomatoes Watermelons hum in Amissville. va on January It). |v25. uicu peacefully al his home at Amensist in rront Koyul. VA on rruluy. May 2. 2008 He was a man of many tulcnt* and interests and wan loved by many, He grew up with his parents m and around Hucklry's Store in Amissville. graduated from Washington High School in Ruppnhunnoc k County. VA He aspired to he a commercial designer (and at one time a cartoonist > in his younger life, urul created a portfolio of wonderfully executed drawings After high school he worked for C'upitul Airlines, and subsequently. United Airlines as an aircraft und engine mechanic for (8 years. He truveled extensively, visiting 58 countries over the years In retirement, he invested in reul estate in und around Prince William County He was a lifetime member of the Washington. VA Masonic Lodge #78. und u member of the Amissville United Methodist Church He loved music, dancing and road trips with his friends He hud an easy going style, a great sense of humor and wus always u gentleman. He was predeceased by his mother and father. Rosalie t)owdcll and l>ewis Lrwm Hack ley. sisters und brothers (und their spouses) Katie lure (and Robert) Jeltries, Veva (und Bob) P'orbes. Thelma (und Clyde) Sherman. Krcel Huckley. Lrwm (and Margaret) Mack ley. and Graham Hackley. u speciul friend for over 60 yeurs Sherman Hoe; his nephew Tom Hackley. his favorite dog. Buddy, und the love of his life. Mary Hinson. He is survived by. and was loved by, a multitude of nieces und nephews and their fumilies. Ronald Jeffries (NC). Shirley Brock (AL). Marian lorbes (l>L), 1-red Huckley (LA). Lurry Hackley (KY). Janet Hackley Mukelu iVA), Peggy Hackley l Ml). Joy Hac kley < iiusto (VA). his sister-in-law Oorothy Hackley; and devoted Inends that he loved very much: Julian und Betty Wayland IVA). Charlie und Mury Priest (VA). Gilbert Lawrence (VA). all lifelong friends. Hlfie Zenith (AZ). whose letters always made him laugh, and Marge Sperry (VA). his caregiver for the pusl 5 years A private gathering lor lumily and close friends to celebrate his life will be scheduled in the near future. Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of the Blue Kidgc. ttt West Cork Street. Suite 405. Winchester. VA 22601. Michael J f ox Parkinson's Research at www\nm haeljfox org, or the Graham Hac kley Memorial Scholarship Lund. 15) Bov 75. Amissville. VA 20100 ——— ... in M.rr—■ n. ■ III ill l ■ I. . . .■■■ml ...... i . Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Drew Anthony Smith RELYING ON ROY’S: Dorris Jones of Five Forks checks out the selection at Roy s outside Sperryville. Roy and Janet Alther offer farm fresh produce from around the area plus an assortment of other items from small farms in the country. Sumerduck fanner Debbie Day said that many fruit and vegetable varieties sold in supermarkets are chosen tor their ability to withstand industrial harvesting equipment and extended travel, rather than taste. According to a 2001 t^SDA study on leading producer statt«s. most fruits and vegetables produced in the US. ship from California, Florida, and Washington, traveling an average 2.000 miles, and potentially spending as many tts seven to 14 days in transit before they arrive in the supermarket. In contrast, local farmers typically sell their produce within 24 hours of harvest, and. according to PEC Development Specialist Melissa Wiley, most farmer’s markets require food to travel no more than 100 miles. Without long travel distances to worry about, local fanners can grow a range of varieties to provide the moot flavorful choices. “That’s part of why people ho to the farmers market" said. “They can find varieties that they can’t find in the grocery store." The consumer’s palate isn’t the only beneficiary. A shorter travel distance also means less packaging material. less reliance on fuel and a significantly smaller carbon footprint. With the rising cost of gas driving up supermarket prices, many wonder if the price of locally produced food — for which consumers are paying for taste and freshness instead of transportation — will eventually level out with supermarket prices. “The hope is that the more people buy local, the more local fanners will grow and sell, and the prices will go down a little bit" Wiley said. Wiley, however, empha “Buy Fresh, Buy Local” kick-off events • Warrantor) Farmers' Market When: a.m. to noon. Saturday May 17 Where: Corner of Fourth & Lee streets. Warrenton Contact: Matt Benson. (540) 341-7961, • First Friday In Warrenton When: p.m. to 9.p.m., June 6 Where: Main Street, Old Town Warrenton Contact: Doug Larson. (540) 341-0175 ext. 3 *free admission, children and pets welcome • Fauquier County Fair When: July 10-13 Where: Old Auburn Road. Warrentcyi Contact: Tim Mize. (540) 341-7950 Cost: Blue Ribbon Dinner, $8 for one. and $15 for two sired that the price of locally grown food more accurately reflects the actual cost of pnv duction. "There's a miscon ception that fanners mar kets are selling ‘high-end boutique food." she said. “It may seem expensive in re la tion to what you find in the supermarket, but it s actually more reflective of the true cost of food. Most of the tixxi in the supermarket is less because it is subsidized ingrown on a mass scale.** Advocates for the Bu> Fresh. Buy Local campaign list strengthening the local economy and supporting small-scale family farms as reasons to buy locally. According to the Buy Local. Buy Fresh food guide, if each household in the Northern Piedmont spends $10 per week on locally pro duced foods and farm prod ucts, it would generate $32.9 million in annual direct ecu nomic impact to the region’s economy. Increasing the profitnbih ty of local farming also makes selling farmland for develop ment less attractive. "The hope is that by starting a local food network, we can mnke local farming a viable business endeavor and discourage Virginiu farmers from having to sell then land." Wiley said "The FEt has spent 35 years helping people to protect farm land.' said. “Now that some ol that land is protected with easements, we're asking how can we make it productive?" 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-r^llorse & Field Sports' _ Photo courtesy of Nicky Perry STRONG BLOODLINES: Stallion Boundary, here shown arriving for stud duty at Kentucky’s Claiborne Farm, sired this year s Kentucky Derby winner Big Brown, Big Brown is linked to Fauquier County — Boundary was bred and raced in partnership by Claiborne and the late William Perry of Upperville. K7!Tr?*WB Preakness Stakes • When: This Saturday. May 17. Post time 6:15 p.m. • Wham: Pimlico racetrack, downtown Baltimore »TMevMon: 5-7 pm on tocat NBC channel 4 • Entries: www. Preakness.com Derby winner linked to area Sire’s co-breeder W.H. Perry lived in Upperville Kentucky Derby winner Big Kmwr — a Kentucky-bred trim uni in New York — has a t direct link to Fauquier County's horse coitntry | through his sire Boundary. , Boundary' was bred by late Cpperville ( horseman William H. FYrry. in partnership with Kentucky’s Claiborne Farm. ( Boundary1 raced in FYrry’s silks until the owner's death in 1993. The bay colt then raced j for FYrry’s widow Nickv FYrry. winning six of 1 eight starts, including the Koselien Handicap (tirade 3> at age 3 before retiring to stud at \ Claiborne in late 1994. The horse was plagued in his racing cnreer, Nicky FYrry recalled, by weak hooves. Another problem cropped up in his vocation 1 as stallion — a low sperm count. Boundary, sired 22 black-type winners in an abbreviated cnreer at stud. “He had fertility problems," Nicky IVrry ■xplained in an interview this week. “The mils he sired were wonderful runners, but he vas pensioned in 1995." Boundary remains at Jlaibome where he lives in retirement. Boundary is a son of North American 'hampion sire Danzig, himself a son of the lOth-century's most influential stallion, Northern Dancer. Big Brown is out of the Nureyev mare Vtien, making him inbred 3x3 to Northern lancer, ns Nureyev is also a son of Northern lancer. In addition to Big Brown, Boundary is the lire of 2000 Middle Park Stakes (Eng-Gl) vinner Minardi, highweighted juvenile in England and Ireland. — By Betsy Rxrker Anyone bigger than ‘Brown’? Preakness field dominated bv Derby champ By Bktsy Pakkkk Kiiptuihimnork N<'W» Stuff Writer For the first time since Citation swi'pt the Triple Crown sorii's in 1948. Saturday’s Preakness Stakes misfit bt> run without a sinnle Derby entrant other than the winner. As of press time, only Derby winner Bin Brown was aiming for the (Intde I classic at nearby Pimlico in Baltimore. Fifth-place Derby fin isher R*«capturothenlory was beinn considered for a stnimd crack at Bin Brawn, but he had a fevt*r earlier this week and was removed from the early entry list. Big Brawn, by Virniniaconnected Boundary, won the 1 1/4 -mile I>erby by 4 :i/4 lengths in 2 minutes i.82 seconds. (See related story. this P«Ke.) In recent years, only KihI Bullet in 2000 and Bemurdini in 2000 skipped the Derby to win the I*reakness two weeks later. Thounb Bin Brawn’s credentials —*- unbeaten in four starts, including two (Irade I races — scared oft'the rest of the Derby contenders, several fresh faces are expected to meet him in the 1 .'VIOth-mile Preakness Saturday. The one horse who could step up and pose the hipest threat to Bin Brown is Kentucky Bear, who will lie mokinn his fourth career start in the Preakness. The son of Mr. (Ireeley is cominn off a bin effort in the Blue Clrass Sbikes (tirade I >. finishmn a solid third. Another colt who minht offer early speed is l^exinnion (tirade II> winner Behindat thebar. thounh his liest races have come on synthetic stir faces. In his only dirt appearance. hr finished fifth in the HI ('amino Heal Derby ((trade III*. Other probable Preakness starters are Giant Moon, Hev Byrn, leabad Crane, Macho Again. Racecar Rhapsody, Riley Tucker, Stevil. Ties Borrachos and Yankin' Bravo. Bum! by Dr. Gary Knapp's Monticule Farms in Kentucky. Big Brown was purchased by New York-based lTl’S operator Paul lYimpa Jr. thence the name Big Brown) for $100.000 at the Keeneland 2007 April TwoYear ( )lils in Training Sale. Trainer Patrick Reynolds won with Big Brown in his debut, on the turf as a 2-yearold last fall at Saratoga. Pompa soli! an interest in Big Brown to IKAH Stables after the victory, and the new partnership sent the big brown colt to the Palm Meadows Thoroughbred Training (’enter in south Florida under the core of trainer Rick Dutrow. After a six month layoff. Big Brown debuted as a 3vear-old with a 12M/4-length win m an allowance ruce at Gulfstream Park — a race that was rained off the turf. Filtered in the Grade 1 Florida Derby (on the main dirt (rai k.) tlie colt drew post 12. a very disadvantageous outside starting gate position Nonet heless, under jockey Kent Desormeaux, Big Brown won by nearly five lengths. In his fourth race, the 200H Kentucky Derby. Big Brown went off as f>-2 favorite. Me fiecame the first horse since 1020 to win the race from the outside 20 post Piedmont trail rides Tht* l*it*dmont Fox I IoiiiuIm trail rid*- Ht luxhiU' is out, with a total of 14 rides. The pm;i< in “walk trot." with optional jumpingTho May 17 ride is at t> a.m. from Wolboumo near Middleburg. A May 24 ride is at f* a.m, from (’orotoman; May .41 from Somerset at f» a.m.. dune 14 from dreengarden at 8 a.m.; .June 21 from Peace and Plenty at H a.m.; dune 2H from Buttonwood at H a.m.; duly !* from (>ld VVellmume at H a.m.; duly 12 from Brookfield at H a.m ;dulv 15» from Hlackely drove at 8 a m ; duly 2ti from I lent rest at H a m ; Aug. 2 from Ayrshire at 8 a.m.; Au’j;. from Fox < 'overt at M a.m.; Aug. Id from dun Tree at 8 a.m.; and Awn. 24 from Mt. Airy at M a m. Want more? More complete Horse and Field Sports coverage can be found weekly In the Fauquier Times-Democrat Also see Friday’s Fauquier Weekend for breaking horse new9. Stories are also online at www fauquier.com. position, winning by 4 3/4 lengths over filly Eight Belles. Eight Belles was euthanized after breaking both front ankles ns she pulled up after the wire. Big Brown joins recent unbeaten Derby winners Barbara (2006) and Smarty Jones (2004). Dutraw was uncharacteristically quiet in the weeks lending up to the Prenkness. “This next race coming up is out of my hands." he said. “We’re coming back in two weeks, and I won’t have a chnnce to train’ him. He looks like the best horse in his crop, but there will be new shooters....! don't think I’ll feel as confident for the Prenkness as I did for the Derby." The post position draw was after press time, but full entries and starting gute lineup am be found online at www.FVeakness.com. Horses & People Party date change The Virginia Pbint-to-Ftant Association awards party will be held Sunday June 1 starting at 5 p.m. at Great Meadow in The Plains. The event is free; season-end winners in all cat'varies in the point-to-point series will be recognized. For details, log onto www.Central ElntryOffice.com or call (540) 253-5001. The party was originally scheduled for June 8, but will now be held June 1. English, western shows The Back to Basks Horse Show Association will host a series of shows at Lucky Drive Ranch in Catlett Elnglish show dates are May 17. June 22, July 19. Sept 14 and Oct 18. Western show dates are May 18, June 21, July 20, Sept. 13 and Oct 19. All shows begin at 9 a.m. Details are online at http://taeinbers.aol. ainVharsexing/bbhsnJitm ar call (540) 788-3375. 14. Oct. 5 and Nov. 16. Dressage tests from intn) to second level are offered. and combined tests are from first timers to training. In the show jumping phase, competitors have a choice of doing all show fences or adding a series of cross-country jumps for • ^jumping derby" style division. Details are at (540) 636-2344 or e-mail for a prize list: lesleyamold@hughes.net. New show series The new Rocking Horse Equestrian Center will host a jumper show series at their Rixeyville location. Shows art> set May 18. June 22, July 17 and Aug. 14. The first three shows start at 9 a.m.; the second two begin at 4 p.m. Divisions range from puddle jumpers to schooling jumpers. Details are at (703) 9946497 or log onto wwwgeocities.com/ rocking_horse_farm. ^ ODHPC combined tests start back up The Old Dominion Hounds FYmy Club will host a series of dressage shows and combined tests at Windsor Lodge Farm in Flint Hill. Dates are May 18, June 15. July 20. Sept. New jumper shows Fox Cham? Farm in Middleburg will hoot jumper shows May 31. July 12. Oct. 18 and Oct. 25. Also. Olympic show jumper Kathy Kusner will conduct a three-day clinic at Fox Chase May 2:1-25. Call for more details: (540) 687-5255 or lop onto www.foxchasefarm.net. There's an ok) saying that “no mountain was ever conquered with (car as the guide". Fear is a feeling that can paralyze us and keep us from action. How can we conquer fear? God assures us throughout the Bible that He Is a refuge from our fears. In Isaiah 41:13 we read. "For I am the Lord, your God. who takes hold of your right hand and says to you. do not fear; I will help you." With faith in Him we can overcome fear. Faith helps us go forward, encouraged by the certainty that the will of God prevails. God is waiting to welcome us at His House this week. In His sanctuary, fear fades into oblivion and we discover that with God beside us no mountain is ever too high. rimirtmi Th* Ar^nn-w •h'nitv —.' .r~.. I be I .irmlv Kesi.itintnl . »*'> \ Vl.un Sim-f »’() l\v\ » h ^*»» V;i ,!!M' 1 540-ft^-HK>fc I n ok1 ill I rnnl di Mourn Nfltmliihlr l’rut*< Mon Sat ft to M p m. I>nvnl MuM Onmh'i Suml«\ day renl Biky Iw liyurt t fmilNl 11 ru« »ni* nm* grgp ’ T^sng Apoications tor 0«-Q9 StfW* *ir* •*t A»d and CPB CiKtrtwd infant '2*f$ A-BEKA Pmctwol Curricukm VA Staf# l *cf*nfl#d W.C. Thompson Funeral Home VM .7 N»»nh Mum Si . Culpeper. Virginia 540-825-6700 The Marshall Agency, Inc. General Insurance . Mam Si , Marshall. V \ 540-364-1614 • 800-868-4179 Barrels bloomin’ in Washington Barrel Lady The barrels in town have been planted for spring, and several people have volunteered to take care of them for the summer. The barrel lady, Claudia Mitchell, wishes to thank them and hopes everyone eryoys the colorful additions, thanks to the efforts of these volunteers: Kevin Adams and Jay Brown, the trustees of the jail; Jan Clatterbuck; The Inn at Little Washington; the ladies at the health department; Lisa IxJlwich; Diane Bruce; Barbarn Heile; Laura Dodd; and Sharon Wnlbridge. During the heat of the summer, this is an every day job. Many, many thanks to all of you who will keep the barrels in bloom. Congratulations, Katherine Katherine Klizabeth Giles, of Washington, Va. graduated from James Madison University on May 3. with a bachelor of arts degree in art history. She is the daughter of Pat and Skippy Giles. Welcoming new clients Monik Plonka, a certified massage therapist, is welcoming clients at her Washington Jan Clatterbuck 675-3338 jclatterbuck® trnespapefs.oom new office upstairs in the Kramer Building at 311 Gay Street in Washington. She offers Swedish massage. deep-tissue massage, reflexology, myofascial release, acupressure points, and hot stones. Phone (540 ) 987-8744 or (540) 878-6138. Would you like to join a fun and supportive group of women of all ages who have been exercising together for over 15 years? They meet on Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings at Trinity Episcopal Church, across the parking lot from both the Post Office and The Inn at Little Washington. They have room for several more class members, and dropins are always welcome, (hi and join them at 8:15 a m. until 9:30 a m. Bring water and a floor mat or small rug Make sun1 you wear comfortable shoes and loose, casual clothing. The cost is $6 per class. For more information, call Ellie Clark at 675-3978. Rappahannock Nows StaM Photo Jan CiattprbucK TOO MUCH RAIN? Hugh Smith's trailer was a victim of Washington's heavy rains According to his wife, the contents are more than likely not salvageable. Rain Rain go away Most of us wanted the rain, but Homo are learning to be careful what wo wish for. Some places have got ten too much of a good thing. Down I/ong Mountain Road, they got a downpour on Thursday night. Hugh Smith's trailer, used to haul furniture, got washed downstream about a halfmile. 2008 Flower Show The Rappahannock County Darden Club extends an open invitation to come to its 2008 Flower Show. Th»Te will lie at least MH different flower arrangements (all with a theme) All the exhibits will be judged by acxTodited judges from thr Virginia Fi “deration of Harden Clubs. with nblxms to various levels of winncm. Thr flower show is from t p in. to 1 p.m Wixlnesday Mav 21. at thr Washington Fur Hall Birthday wishrs go out Pat (Jngsby, who will celehratr hrr dav on Monday, May lb Belated birthday wishrs go out to a vrry sp«*cial young man. mv son Jonathan Hr celebrated Ins sj>ecial day on Mother's Day, May 11

Celebrating 70 Glenn (Buck) Williams and Anna Byrd (Cannon) Williams were recently honored for 70 years of marriage. The celebration took place at the annual Cannon family, cousin’s reunion held this year in Alexandria, VA. They were both bom, and grew up. in Castleton, Virginia and later lived in Flint Hill. In 1959 they moved to Alexandria. VA where they still live. They have a son who lives in Arlington. YOU'RE INVITED TO AN OPEN HOUSE DATE: Saturday, May 17th & 18th • Time: Sat. 10-4 Sun. 1-5 Place: 5 Snead Lane Sperry ville, VA • Light refreshments served Charming stone cape cod bungalow style home in Sperryville on t acre. Home backs to Thornton River. Numerous nice features including hardwood floors throughout, built in book cases, all stainless steel appliances, sun room, stone fireplace, full basement, plus a 1600 sq.ft, garage, shop and storage building. Building was once used as an antique store. Possible commercial uses. Frontage on Rt. 211. MLS#RP6634982 $499,500 SAM SNEAD Contact Sam Snead 540-660-5512 Directions: Rt 211 West passed Sperryville to Snead Lane on left. See sign. 437-A South Royal Avenue • Front Royal, VA 22630 540-635-9808 • Visit our web site at www.samsneadrealty.com Obituaries Elizabeth “Libby" Monroe Elizabeth “Libby” Monroe Rappahannock weekender Elizabeth Beale Harrison Monroe died on May 9 at her home in Bethesda, MD, surrounded by her family. Her courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease served to remind those who loved her of the vibrant and spirited woman she remained ever at heart. Libby was bom on June 2, 1919, in Hopewell, Virginia. Her parents were David A. Harrison, Jr., and Elizabeth Davis Harrison. Libby met her future husband, broadcast journalist Bill Monroe, while attending Sophie Newcomb College in New Orleans. Her marriage of 66 years was a source of joy, which could also be said of her four daughters, five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. A student of Washington artist Jack Ferlmutter, her paintings received numerous private showings. She also excelled at pottery, stained glass and decorative plasterwork. Her many charitable interests included serving as a docent for the National Cathedral and as a tutor for underprivileged children. She loved nothing better Ridgevikm Lane, Washington, VA Rock walls, gurghnu streams, ami winding paths traverse this lovclv 64 .tens Numerous hidden jdens arc nestled aim mu mature stands ol hard wood ami evergreen trees. Stellar southwi-sicrh views ot' ( >ld Rag Mountain from the peak . >t' this beautiful land, I nrtre 64 acres ■ 5'f‘fS,1 H m or a 25 acre p<>m< >n for $465,1 rfNt Amv Timbers 340-987-86&8 Hungry Run Farm, Amissville, VA Beautiful 4M" acre Urn with over 15 miles of frontage on rhe Rappahannock River plus Hungry Run ami R.mici Rim hoih traversing the property. Rollmt! tiekh, hardwoods, pines, natural nek nutcroppings anil views of the Blue Ridge. 4,300 sej ft Inmir with section dating t< 1 I H.50V. 2 additional charming resiliences. $(.,"’1 »).(HKi. Anita Sinney 703-973-1987 S5*B®HS*SK.sV I I l|||l Ml 111 illllllliMlf Oasis Vineyard, Hume, VA 11W acre* with mountain views, 60+ acres in jjrapes. n,000 sq.it production/entertainment tacilm l iX'rxh couiitrv home w/ 4 Ixdrooms, 4.i Iraths, 4 fireplaces, formal livinn .mil dinrniz room, fatmlv rtmim, rcc room, office, lower level storage and 1 car garage. I arge terrace, swimming p< x >1, Separate 1 txxlnx an guest Ixiusc. S4,7.tO,0OO. Lynn Wiley 540-253-7441 vmat mm timnia ima/j / t mm t Kkssk Ri n Rmkia i, Wa» um;iui% V'A Supcrh (iiMKTi hrtn^n the outdoors in from evtrv llircctlon with views of fields, forests, aruf the Blue Rules. Thu serene and e.ilnnne ’ liedroom, 2 hath house on acres is the perfetr weekend escape. W ith streams and mountain trails at lour do<irstt fi, and urlvane edeganee on the inside, there ean be no other destination 51 inn Alan Zuschlag *40-270-8150 Cash*: Mtn Farm, Caj»ti>.ton, VA >[xtumUr sportsman c-nte «.r: i‘U itres with tmtMjnilini; panoramic vir« ' < if the hint- Klittle Mountains. I it Ms. orth.iriK, streams, ami forests combined with dramatic trnnt;u;i <>n the Th- >m ton River otter outMaiiiltiu; nshiitt;. lx i.iOim, ruiini; and hunrintj. t onutnponrv 5 htdroom home S^t‘)<>s,IK»t Alan Zimhl.ijj 540-270-8150 Harris Hollow, Washington, VA I I'kir’v paradise located at the head of the Harris Hollow Trail to the Shcnandinth National Park. Atmospheric cabin with «ronc walls nestled against the mountains. 3h acres of woodland tnnis. Rush River, and more. bedroom, bath. h< «mc with media mum, office, workshop and two she-ds. Alan Zuschlag 540-270-81S0 Tic. hr Vaijj-:v, Washington, VA This delightful 6 41 re pared has friintage on the Rush Rncr and affords l<nel\ views <>t the »ur rounding eountnsiik. \ppr>ned fur .4 4 licdroorn residence. this pri >pern t< l>x m d within case walking distance «»f the town id I irtk Washing ton and its numerous galleries . and thr.M' is fU'.lrfki Howie Swaim 540-522-JWil Woodwind, Flint Hill, VA t.xpv-Tf renovation hi' this ) hrdroom, } hath ♦iirniluMtv iiiitsitk Mini Hill. (xturmet kiultcn. Inis of cnuruining space, front porch overlook orchards arkl mountains. Unparatc office/ stu (tin building Hcautitiilh landscaped I icri garden lui Perfect atvkcnd.retreat t>t retirement home *,441 >.m si 1 Alan /un hlag 540-270-8150 The Doi;bije Log, Castijkton, VA < harming, tnlh revtiiml Ini' In >me nestled on si> w<k >eled jicfrv with views to cvcrv direction. \u fhenne yet updated spaces define this delightful i betfnn mi, I S bath home teatunng rrunrre bhdseup »«K, a manageable yard. storage shed and one ol the- most beautiful cherry trees ever to bl x mi I lie ak.il eountrv retreat. J97S,(MI Amy Timbers * 540-9#7-IW>68 than to hike the Blue Ridge trails near her weekend cabin in Rappahannock, VA. She is survived by her husband William Blanc Monroe; her daughters Lee, Arthe (Taysie), Catherine (Kitty), and Maria; her sons-in-law Tbm Phillips, Bill Ulin and Gerry Poole, and her five grandchildren. She also leaves her brother Richard Harrison and his wife Virginia; her brother-in-law Rob Brown and her sister-inlaw Maria Harrison; numerous loving nieces and nephews, and four greatgrandchildren. She was predeceased by her siblings David (and his wife Mary), Anne and James. A gathering of family and friends will be held on Friday, May 16 at the McLean Gardens Ballroom, 3811 Porter St. NW, Washington, DC. A memorial service will begin at 1:00 PM, followed by a reception. The family requests that in lieu of flowers donations be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, National Capital Area Chapter, 11240 Waples Mill Road, Suite 402, Fairfax, VA. Mary F. Gentry Native of Rappahannock County Mary Frances Dodson Gentry, age 74, of Manassas, Virginia died Sunday, May 4, at Prince William Hospital, Manassas, Virginia. Mrs. Gentry was bom April 30, 1934 in Rappahannock County, Virginia, the daughter of the late Milton H. Sr. and Vennie Clarke Dodson. She was retired from Prince William County School System. Survivors include two sons, Bill Gentry and wife Faye of Shelby, North Carolina and Ron Gentry and wife Mary of Nokesville, Va. Additional survivors include two brothers, Milton H. Dodson, Jr. of Manassas, ‘Inspiring, by Randy Minter FUNERAL FLOWERS The introduction of flowers at funerals in this country became a widespread practice in the midIH(X)s. As part of the Victorian trend to “beautify" death, it became popular to decorate caskets ' and graves with large, ornate funeral flower arrangements that were intended to take some of the anguish out of death. At the time, flowers were also preserved as ’‘everlasting remembrances. Of course, these customs began far earlier in time. For instance, the tomb of the Egyptian pharaoh Tutankhamen, who died in 1323 B C., was decorated with a wreath in a bed of flowers, and flowers have surely decorated gravesites far earlier than that. The custom of adorning the dead with flowers has ancient roots that lead to the present. Should you wish to incorporate flowers into the presentation, we will assist in making all of the necessary arrangements. Whether you desire a simple or ornate presentation, accessories will be incorporated into the scheme as you wish. Allow MOSER FUNERAL HOME to present you with a wide range of options to choose from when planning a commemoration. Reach us at (540) 347-3431 We will meet with you and offer you a tour of our facility at 233 Broadview Ave.. Warrenton. We respeil your wishes. "We're not primarily put on this earth to see through one another, hut to see one another throufih." Peter De Vries Va., and John R. Dodson of Catlett, Va., four sisters, Lucille D. Atkins of Culpeper, Va., Lillian D. Jenkins of Boston, Va., Betty D. Keys and Shirley D. Dodson both of Slate Mills, Va., six grandchildren and one great- grandchild. Also preceded in death by her husband, Wiley Gentry; two sisters, Annie Jenkins and Barbara Berry and one brother, William B. Dodson Funeral services were held at Pierce Funeral Home. Manassas with Rev. Michael Dodson officiating. Interment was followed at Stonewall Memory Gardens, Manassas. Bertha E. Freeman Native of Gid Brown Hollow Bertha E. Freeman, 92, of Sperryville died April 28 at the Culpeper Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was bom July 19, 1915, in Gid Brown Hollow, Washington to the late Rosie Lee Freeman and the late Robert Mundy. Mrs. Freeman was a homemaker and a member of the Promise Land Baptist Church, Washington and Wayland Blue Ridge Women’s Auxiliary. She went to the Senior Citizen Center in Rappahannock County where she loved to be with many friends. She was a loving, caring person. Mrs. Freeman is Survived by two sons, Deacon James R. Freeman, Sr. and wife Charlotte and Rev. Forrest Lee Freeman, Sr. and wife Nancy both from Washington, four daughters, Lillian F. Aylor of Sperryville, Anna R. Carter and husband, Wallace, Darlene E. Freeman, Culpeper and Arlene B. Green, Winchester. Additional survivors include 20 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren, a sister, Margaret Poles of Sperryville a sister-in-law, nieces and host of cousins and friend. Funeral services were held on May 3 at Wayland Blue Ridge Association Center in Rixeyville with Rev. Herbert Johnson officiating. Interment followed in Freeman Family Cemetery. Religious Notes The First Baptist Church family of Washington will be celebrating their pastor, Rev. Dr. Wendell Grant's 31st anniversary on Sunday, May 18. Lunch will be served after morning service. For more information, call Mary Grows at 540-675-3381. There will be an Old Fashioned Sunday afternoon covered dish at 3 p.m., on May 18, at the Reager School, beside the church in Huntly. Special music and hymn sing. This is a benefit for the restoration of Willis Chapel United Methodist Church. Donations are appreciated. The inside of the church was destroyed by a furnace explosion in March. The congregation thanks God everyday that the building did not burn. They have major clean up. Service Master has worked everyday since the first of April. The explosion destroyed drapes, blinds, benches, alter furniture, organ and the piano - not to mention all of the smaller items, such as choir robes, costumes, and lots of musk. See RELIGIOUS NOTES, Page A17 £/ie//tj e ffic/te//e Kelly Michelle Jenkins. 18, of Washington. Virginia died Thursday May 8. 2008 at her residence, A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Kelly was born January 25, I'WO in Charlottesville, VA daughter of Cary Lynn Jenkins of Culpeper and Su/anne Skowronski Jenkins of Washington. VA, Surviving along with her parents are two sisters Melanie Rebecca Jenkins and Sarah Cheyenne Jenkins, her maternal grandparents Frank and Marilyn Skowronski of Washington. VA. paternal grandmother Rena Mae Jenkins, and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. Arrangements are by Maddos Funeral Home in Front Royal

All submissions in Upcoming Events must be received by 3 p.m. on Mondays in order to be included in the next edition of the paper. Send an e-mail to Jan Clatterbuck at jclatterbuck@timespapers.com. Please be sure to include a name and telephone number for contact information. Upcoming Events lists individual and tor group community items sponsored by non-profits or for charitable purposes. If you are an individual and/or business and your event is for profitmaking purposes, there is a fee charged. Please e-mail Stephanie Heflin at sheflin@timespapers.com or phone her at (540) 347-4222. Call for Story Facilitators The Rappahannock Story Project, an exciting community 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 or julieportman@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. 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. Skyline Cap Head Start applications for the 2008-2009 Skyline Cap Head Start is a preschool program for 3 and 4-year-old children. Applications for the 2008-2009 school year are now being accepted. Children must be at least 3 years of age by September 30, 2008. Children with special needs are encouraged to apply. Skyline Cap Head Start is a free program for income eligible families. The only cost to you is a little of your time each month. Call Julia Beglane at 540675-1317. Celebrate Wine Month at the Blue Rock Inn May 31: Austrian Wine Dinner featuring Select Wines Listen to Live Music at the Blue Rock Inn 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) 987SI 90 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. 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 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 p.m. 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 stu Open House Saturday May 24 from 12-3pm PRICE REDUCED AGAIN One of Rappahannock's finest. This home has 3 bedrooms. 3 hill & I half bath, living room, dining room, kitchen, family room, laundry room, storage rooms. 2 car garage, shed and 5+ fenced acres. RP6502271 $365,000 Directions From Warrenum 211 W to left Rl h42 l Viewttnvn Rd.) 4 ti miles left Rt for 2 ' miles house on in;ht 147 Ru Innond Rd i From Culpeper Rt. _WV left ,,n Rl 7JV just over t tuinls line into Rappahannock Co. house on left. Skippy Giles Re/Max Regency 1866-3413607 www.SkippyGllM.com Our people make the difference. With om ‘>0 your:s ii oxporii’ruo, our knowledgeable oat I uw help you Jiooso the proipum tor your needs. ❖ 1'ARM CrIHI I Countnr MortQdQeslf >40 U ;<H MV > v) ii>i <■* r\l x WWW [,1111)1 || *U(t >t\ IliMIIMS UMI| - Sukolb lM*Offinr J die (with the assistance of my miniature horse- "Firefly"), then we'll visit several stables over the coming weeks to observe and draw a variety 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 brownwingstudio@ yahoo.com for more details. May 15: The Regular RappFLOW Monthly Meeting The meeting is at The Link in Sperryville from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. The monthly meeting of the Rappahannock Friends and Lovers of Our Watershed (RappFLOW) is a great way to team what is being done in our beautiful County to protect our water and learn some (surprisingly!) simple things you can do to help. Let us know what your most important water quality concerns are. Our meetings are always fun and educational. May 16: Bag Sale On Friday, May 16, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. the Ladies Auxiliary will have their $5 bag sale at the Washington Thrift shop in Washington. Call Jean Alther at 675-3844 for more information. 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. in Rappahannock. Contact the RCCA office at 540987-9118* , May 16: Last RAAC film of the season Come see “Charlie Wilson’s War” starting at 8 p.m. at The Theatre in Washington. Price $6. May 17: Got Pur Got Passion !? Ki Arts will be offering an exciting workshop entitled “Creating Purpose in your Life and Work” on Saturday. May 17, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The workshop will be facilitated by Alaina Love Cugnon, president of Purpose Linked Consulting and Ki Arts Board member. This interactive and reflective session is designed to help professionals create a better connection between who they are and how they express purpose and 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 workshop process employs stories as a central tool to explore individual purpose and its outward expression as passion. This year the workshop will include a brand new. innovative instrument developed by Purpose Linked Consulting called The Passion Profiler. This is an online facility designed to identify and measure archetypes of passion and link them with ideal work roles. Each participant will have access to the instrument and will receive a 25 page comprehensive report as part of the workshop. Normally $325, this special Ki Event will be available to par ticipants for the discounted price of $150. To register, or for more information, contact the Ki Arts office on (540) 987 3164. Limited scholarships are available. May 17: Annual Ronald Reagan Dinner Saturday, May 17, 6 p.m. at the Washington Fire Hall. 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.. i 111 mi ii in 111 ——i ——— Very rarely, an extraordinary property will come on the market and "Locust Hill” is one of those properties. Located in Rappahannock County near the quaint village of Hint Hill, the main house, circa 1810, has been beautifully restored with attention to historic detail as well as with the addition of modem amenities. A large family room, modem kitchen, half bath, and screened in porch have been added to the main floor of the ongmal house. Upstairs, the master bedroom has been totally restored with a second floor addition, a huge master bathroom with radiant heat in the floor, Jacum tub, separate shower, as well as a most generous sized dressing room attached to the bathroom. .All six fireplaces have been relined and new dampers installed. There is beaunful heart pine floonng in the addition as well as in the restoration of the.original house, including the third floor which has a full bath and two additional rooms tor bed rooms or offices. Well placed on 23 plus acres with outstanding mountain views. Also on the property ire a large horse bam, pond, studio, as well as a restored log cabin. Please call Philip Strange tor a pnvate showing. $2,485,000.00 Strange & Company Realtors. LLC Philip Strange / Broker 540-937-5858 540-229-9994 Nevill Tirner/Ask:. Broker 540-675-1935 A Conservation Conscious Company (540) 937-5858 info@strangerealestate.com Events From Page All Terry Dixon. Chairman. Rappahannock County Republican Committee. 540937-7709. 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 neededl 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 TOO. 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: “Mad About You” "The lovely soprano Jacqueline Neimat. alohg with bantone Stanley Webber and pianist George Peachey will bring a concert of love and passion to the Theatre at Washington this Saturday. May 17 at 8 p.m. Elizabeth Daniels, as narrator, will put the songs, from opera and from Broadway, in context. North Road Flint Hiji The perfect country property in RapfxihuHiHvk's premier equestrian area.’ 55 acres with mountain views, pasture, forest, nver frontage ami a pleasant ? bedroom cottage. 25 acres on the riser - .1 acres plus cottage - S649JMW.. Both parcel - StJNttMNHt Woody ille Corr uiE Private and peaceful cottage near Wtxxivilte with 2 bdi and I hth. includes washer and dryer efeetrfc ftnrw'TtTcr heater rttetnc baseboard heat, vvoodsiove, gas range and window at units in the bedrooms. $KINVbhk plus utilities. NEW Rivkr VUh viai> Lam;, Avussvili.k Two magical parcels between Amissv rile and Flint Hill. Hfc properties huve meandering streams. ruck outcroppings and good potential views, Complete with rends. cleared budding sites and tour bdr petvs. W 7 acres $32Sjm and 11.4 acres $249uHWl StuooLHmsK RcuekW vshkciun This immaculate property, has excellent commercial potential tor professional offices. It has an outstanding location on 2 acres in the designated commercial district. Perfect tor a professional who wants a residence;ofbcc. $*#?,•«) Wu>H Hoil lW, SttRKVVILLi Just xest ot SptrrvviK»r. this 2 aere puivd combines complete prtvacs atxi convenience It has 4 strung stream. 4 tux- budding site tinder tuatuiv hanivcomJs .u*J a 4 bedroom pure S125JWM 111AN KaKVU K»U\ Spectacular < * ic < >f a- kind orknng \* ith breath taking viewsol()klRagaiidlhe Shereinduuh NuUmsil ft»rk. It is 187 acres. prefcxkd b\ a seen* easement. with idling pustule. Itiv hekis. deep forest and strung nxiuntam streams. S-2.-M5.OUt) tTZ:,.-J Duk Lvm. Bimia ThiNehaniun^.almtwtnew cokxtiui in Seven Spring. Culpeper in 4 «em Nuinen >un upgrades and jnn.ni Ocs ineiuthriv haidwood rtmrs on the mum levd. erow n moklkig. jbin tirepfcxe. and an ei* nn ioun dtxk > aere wooded lot 1W,HW - Finks Hot i ow, Svru History [tmuo. kv.itu>n. views _mj nature > bouni> this pnifvrn has it ui! 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For reserved seating phone 675-t253 or send email to TheatreVA@aof. com.Tickets will also be available at the box office." May 17: Dog Fast at Rose Hill Veterinary ~.»»— pracuce You and your canine companions are invited to Rose Hill Veterinary Practice’s first annual Dog Fest from 11am until 3pm. Come and enjoy herding, agility, rallying and other demonstrations; pony rides, photos of your with your dog, moonbounce, face painting food and drink and lots of fun. Enter your dog in the dog show at 1pm (four categories; Best Child Handler, Coolest Trick, Cutest Puppy and Best Costume). There will be a microchip station from Hamnoon. For more information, contact the Rose Hill Veterinary Practice at 540987-9300. May 17-18^ Rappahannock Relay for Life The pre-Relay activities begin with campsite set-up and registration for those not pre-regi stored at 4 p.m. at the Rappahannock County Elementary Schooi. Cancer survivors ae encouraged to register at the reception area around 4:00 pm. even if they are not on a team. The official opening ceremony will begin shortly afterwards, ft will be followed by the Survivor Walk. It is not too late. Contributions made before 11 pm. on the night of the Relay will be counted towards the competition tor highest amounts raised by teams and individuals. However, funds submitted after that deadline win still count towards the Relay’s total. The dosing ceremony is at 8 am. on May 18. Contact Eveiyne Latham at 540-6753398 or Bette Mahoney at 540-675-3446 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 energy 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 exhtoits and hands-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 tor adults, free for students and children. Sponsored by Rappahannock League for Environmental Protect wd its colleagues, wwwrtep.org, or call (540) 317-1449. May 18: “Shining Lights” comes home to Luray Four local favorites take the stage at the BB&T Center tor the Performing Arts May 17 at 7:30 pm. 'Shining Lights of Luray' features Esteia Knott. Christopher Jenkins, John Jennings and Pops Walker John Jennings is a longtime member of Mary Chapin Carpenter’s band and resides in Page County. Esteia Knott grew up in a bi-lingual household in Luray. Virginia. Her music is inspired by a biend of North American, Latin American and African influences. Christopher Jenkins graduated from Page County High School n 2003 and is currently a student of Washington luminary Larry Smtrter. Pops Walker retired m Page County from the military in 2003 and brought his acoustic Southern Fned Zen Mojo with him. He is a frequent performer on the PAL stage, and is a great supporter of PAL! 'The Vault.* PAL’s cash bar, will be open. Tickets are $12 for adults. $10 for seniors and students end $6 for patrons 12 and younger Advance tickets are avaih able at Luray-Page County Chamber of Commerce, McKim and Huffman Pharmacy. Luray Copy Service. Luray Apothecary and Stanley Pharmacy and through lnstantScKats.com. Tickets are usually available at the door, but Performing Arts Luray recommends that patrons purchase tickets m advance The Box Office at the BB&T Center for the Performing Arts opens 45 minutes before the start of the event For more information, can the center at 540-743-3311 or visit toe web site at www.PefforrmngArts Luray.org. May 18: Old Rationed Sunday afternoon (inner There will be an Old Fashioned Sunday afternoon covered dish at 3 pm., 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 Methodst Church in Huntly. Donations will be appreciated. The inside at the church was severely damaged after a furnace explosion. Contact Judi Burke at (540)635-2473 May 19: RLEP mommy meeting Meeting starts at 7:00 p.m., Rappahannock County Library. Social time begins at 6:30 pm. Ait are encouraged to attend to team 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 wwwLRLEP.org or call (540) 317-1499. The Rappahannock County Garden Club is sponsoring a Flower Show on Wednesday. May 21. at the Washington Fire Hall. The show, which includes flower arrangements and horticultural displays, is open to the public from 3:00 pm. to 400 pm. Admission is free, but the Garden Club welcomes your "red" donation (proceeds to go towards the purchase of the new tanker for Washington Volunteer Fire & Rescue). Displays and arrangements will be judged by accredited judges from the Virginia Federation of Garden Clubs. Should you be interested in entering a horticultural specimen into the competition - or for any questions - please contact Sylvie Rowand at 6753725 or Sytvte@ Laughing DuckGardens.com to receive the Rules & Schedule booklet May 22: COflSUKIMHIt VBIt Congressman Eric Cantor’s District Director. Jennifer Nolen, wU be available to discuss constituent concerns on Thursday, May 22. from 2:30 p m - 3:30 pm. at the Rappahannock County Library (basement). 4 Library Road. Washington. VA. May 24: Relay for Ufa fund raiser New Salem Baptist Church Relay For Life Fund raiser. Dinner & Music. May 24, at 4:00 pm. The Hazel River Trio and The Sheads Family will perform. Dinner 6:00 pm. followed by Silent Auction including autographed guitar from Big Kenny of Big and Rich. Donations to go to Relay for Life-America Cancer Society. Church located on Rt 522 next to old Salem Fire Halt. Phone Elaine Griffith at (540) 547-3577. May 24: American Legion BasebaB Tryouts CUpeper Post 330 American Legion Baseball tryouts will be held on Saturday. May 24. at 2 pm. at the American Legion Field. 14222 Rixeyville, Rd on Route 229. one mile North of the Town of Culpeper on the left. Players from Rappahannock County are welcome to tryout. You must be 15-y ears-old and be bom on or after January 1.1989. Call 540-729-8925 tor more information. May 25: “The Link's benefit concert features Ben “Cooler” Jones” “YaH come and bring the temly" is Ben “Cooler" Jones’s call tor the Rappahannock Nonprofit Center s benefit concert tor THE LINK, the new community center at the Schoolhouse m Sperryvtle. The afternoon celebration features Ben and the Garage Band and “General Lee." Ben’s beloved orange 69 Dodge Charger - Ben and the Band play from 1 to 4 and will mingle with folks before and after tor TeHm tales, taking pictures and signing autographs. Everyone is encouraged to bring chars blankets tor this ram or shne event. There are no advance ticket safes. Gates open at noon, admission is $10 tor adults, children 12 and under free, family car rate $25 (2 adults and 2 teens) Food concessions are available and NO ALCOHOL s permitted Cal 987-9750 or email mto@mpc I

Rappahannock on the tourist map Thornton River Grilles Chef Tom Nash is again given accolades for his fin» cuisine in an article entitled “Putting on the Ritz” in the June edition of Virginia Living Magazine. Congratulations. once again, to Tom and his staff This same edition has an enticing article about our beloved Shenandoah National Park, highlighting the beauty of the spring flowers. Budget Travel selected a travel package. “Active Girl Gourmet Getaway” offered by The House on Water Street, for inclusion in its website feature on Girlfriend Getaways. Travel Writer Kathy McKay spent a few days in the county She will be writing about three of our artists in three upcoming issues of Elan Magazine and will write about Rappahannock County in the September issue of Northern Virginia Magazine. Travel writers Bill and Mary Burnham recently spent two days in the county They will include information about some of our unique offerings in the 2009 Virginia Travel Guide. They are also doing a fall article about hiking for the Washingtonian and are working with one of our sons of Rappahannock. Andy Nichols. Director of Shenandoah Mountain Guides, for this feature. This type of coverage and tourism promotion are completely consistent with our comprehensive plan We continue to be grateful to Laura Overstreet for sending these top quality travel writers to learn about beautiful Rappahannock County Speed reduction Action has been taken by VDOT following numerous motorcycle crashes. Motorists traveling on U.S. Route 211 from Sperryville up Thornton Gap to Skyline Drive will find the maximum speed reduced from 45 miles per hour to 35 mph. The new speed zone begins just west of Sperryville and continues almost to the Skyline Drive. StonewaD Abbey Cafe opening The interior restoration is beautiful and the exterior landscaping, courtyard and tables are so inviting! On May 31, do come to the grand opening of Stonewall Abbey at 44 Main Street. They will be offering fresh brewed local and Kona coffees, espresso drinks, assorted pastries and desserts, salads, soups and sandwiches and Blue Bunny ice cream. In addition, there is free WiFi connectivity, guitar repair/refinishing services, live musk on weekends and gift items. Come to welcome this new business and the Compton family to Sperryville. Fire and Rescue Association dinner and meeting We want to offer special thanks to Dolhe Atkins who cooked dinner for the last Association meeting. Her homemade chili, corn muffins and lemon pound cake were delicious and probably saved the group of 20 representatives about $150. Thanks to Stephanie Atkins, one of our SVTiS EMTs, for asking her mom to help out. We were all so happy to have the rain, hut it did dampen the planned for opening of our fledgling SratmvMLLE Barbara Adoffi adolfibarbara® verizon.net k (540) 967-8682 farmer’s market last week. Undaunted, Deb Stoker wants to try again this Saturday Bring cm the sunshine. The following vendors are anticipated: English Boxwood plants, unique lamps, floral arrangements by Wynn Ludwig, specialty flowers from Wollman's. baked goods and perhaps some grass fed meats. Additional vendors are welcome. Market opens at 8 a.m. between Old Rag Gallery and Shadowrock Gallery and Guest House cm Main Street in Sperryville. Grand Opening A few weeks ago you read about the corporate office of Flavor Magazine getting ready to open on • Main Street. Melissa Harris has announced the grand opening of that office at 47 Main Street, also on May 31. This magazine will celebrate the Piedmont s local food and wine culture. Drop in that day to meet Melissa and find out more about this new publication that supports our community values and comprehensive plan. Anita Sherman... We Will Miss You I would like to join the chorus of people who not only wish Anita well in her new endeavor, but also express our sadness at the loss of this dedicated and devoted editor of the Rappahannock News. She brought a unique energy and creativity to our community and will be sorely missed. However, we are sure that the friendships will endure and we look forward to hearing about her new adventures. Boston best wishes Congratulations and best wishes for many more years goes out to Mrs. Ruby Spicer who recently celebrated her 97th birthday with a party which was held at the Warren ton Overlook Center. Her children, cousins, and friends were present for this special occasion. Mrs. Cathy Dunn returned home on Friday following surgery in the University of Virginia Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. James Kelchner of Winchester were Monday guests of Mr. and Mrs. James Jenkins. Condolences go out to Mrs. Michael Williams and family upon the tragic deaths of her sister and brother-inlaw, Mr. and Mrs. Manuel Nicholson of Reva Way which occurred on Friday. Also sympathy is extended to three sisters and families in our area, Mrs. Lillian Jenkins, Mrs. Shirley Dodson and Mrs. Betty Keys upon the passing of their sisters, Mrs. Annie Jenkins, passing away on Friday and Mrs. Mary Gentry on Sunday. Sympathy is extended to Mrs. Shelvy Frazier of Castleton Ford Road upon the passing on Tuesday of her nephew, Larry Clatterbuck, who was laid to rest in Amissville on Saturday. Mrs. Charles R. Thomas of Baltimore was a weekend guest of Mrs. H. C. Racey. Mrs. Janet Pe re gory returned to her home on Castleton Ford Road on Monday following a nine day stay in Fauquier Hospital. Our prayers are with Mrs. Carol DeBorak who undergoes surgery on Tuesday. Evangelist Barbara Robinson of Calvary Baptist Church, Manassas was guest speaker for “Mothers Day” Womens Missions at Cannon Baptist Church of Reva Way Miss Brenda Frazier, accompanied by this writer, were Sunday afternoon guests of Mrs. Holtzman Frazier on Mosby Street, Fredericksburg. Mrs. Carolyn Friglaid of Fairfax visited with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. R. F^yton of Clover Acres on Sunday. Daniel A. Knick was commissioned Second Lieutenant in the Army Reserve Training Corps on Friday the exercises being held at Vanderbilt University in Knoxville. Tenn.. where Lt. Knick took his training. He is a nephew Boston Marie F. Atkins 987-8802 of this writer. Belated wedding anniversary wishes go out to Mr and Mrs. Bill Johnson, who celebrated their day on Thursday. Wedding anniversary wishes for the week go out to James and Mary Ann Dodson, Cliff and Renee Racev, James and Diane Frazier and Jim and Nina F^yton. The Rappahannock News and the Rappahannock Animal Welfare League (RAWL) present Your Next Best FrieneL Pongo 4 4 Do I have a great name, or what? Pongo. The very word conveys drama, with a dash of wit. There's some punch in a moniker like that, a flavor of the South Pacific, wouldn't you say? I am a Dalmatian, which is Photo by Lilt Duvall A plenty obvious, and I come from a line which 4 is rare enough around here. I have enough ^ experience, at seven years of age, to know what is what around the house. And here * comes the best part: I have one blue eye, and 4 one brown eye. RAWL This past wwk 2 dogs wore joined with new owners. The Rappahannock Animal Welfare League t is located in Amissville at 164 Weaver Road. They can be reached 7 days a week between * 8 a m. and 1 p.m. at (540* 037-3283. Check / our their website at www.rawldogs.org RUSINESS & SERVICES J-PDifectory-— JACK EVANS I ^ UBUTT *m> n* HJKSiMT — 800-532-4389 125 St Royal Are.. 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Very friendly, very happy' Older cats are not taking to the puppy'Free to GOOD home onlyCall 540-222-6680. Bern Cats: All vet checked, will deliver. Tame kittens and cats, pups and dogs, need temporary; permanent homes Call 202-244-2866 or Tolltree t-877-225-7935. Bern Cets: All vet checked, will deliver Tame kittens and cats, pups and dogs, need temporary/ permanent homes Call 202-244-2866 or Tolltree t-877-225-7935. Craftsmen 18HP, 42in law mower. Needs engine work. Calf Mark: 540-675-2116 FOR FREE Excavating Service 4 Free Fill Dirt. Call 571-233-4980 H—) GalnieeWto/yitoi union: Free clean till cflrt. Please call (703)628-7989 Manny tor infant in Warrenton Tues - Thurs. 9 hours per day540-905-7503 Ads Work CaH a Rep Today Call 347-4222 V J wood & cedar mulch. Chips & top soil. Free delivery. 703-860-2524 With 18 Newspapers In Our Times Community Newspapers Group, We've Got Northern Virginia Wrapped up! Call 347-4222 BIDS & PROPOSALS The Culpeper Soil and Water Conservation District is seeking bids for the mowing, minor tree and shrub removal and minor repairs on watershed dams in Culpeper and Madison Counties. Interested parties may view the project sites on Tuesday, May 27 at 8:30 A.M. Meet at USDA Service Center. 351 Lakeside Drive in Culpeper. Bids will be due at the Culpeper Distnct office no later than 4 P.M. June 2nd. Evidence of contractor s license and liability insurance required. For mom informaftan contact the Culpeper District OF fice, (540) 825-8591 f BOARD OF SUPERVISORS RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY, VIRGINIA Pursuant to Section 170-129 of the Rappahannock County Code and Section 15.2-2204 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, notice is hereby given that the Board of Supervisors for Rappahannock County. Virginia, will hold a public heanng on Monday, June 2, 2008 at 7:00 pm in the Courthouse in Washington. Virginia, in order to consider the following application: SE 06-04-02 Lyndon F. and Pamela E. Ptttinger, owners of 93.0 acree on Tax Map 33, Parcel 82, located in Jackson District, at 72 Weaver Road in Amissvilie, desire a Special Exception permit to build a second dwelling on the parcel. The new dwelling will be located 110 feet from the existing dwelling. Exception allowed pursuant to Coda Section 170-36A of die Rappahannock County Code A copy of the foregoing application is on file at the Zoning Office m Washington. Virginia, and is available for public inspection, Monday through Fnday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. Said application will be presented to the Rappahannock County Planning Commission at their regular meeting on Wednesday, May 21, 2008 at 7:30 pm at the Rappahannock County Courthouse for such recommendation as the Commission may wish to make pursuant to Section 170-55. if any. The above-named applicant, adjacent property owners, and any other parties desmng to be heard should be present at said meeting or should address their wntten comments to the Board of Supervisors, c/o P.O. Box 519. Washington. Virginia 22747. in advance thereof. By : John W. McCarthy Zoning Administrator Public Notice APPROVAL OF A STATEMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW FUNDED THROUGH THE VIRGINIA CLEAN WATER REVOLVING LOAN FUND Public Notice No. : EA NRO400 First Publication Date: May 8. 2008 The Department of Environmental Quality has issued a Statement of Environmental Review for a wastewater project proposed to be funded through the Virginia Clean Water Revolving Loan Fund. The Applicant is the Town of Washington. The proposed project consists of the construction of a new wastewater collection system throughout the Town of Washington with a conveyance system to a new 60.000 gallon per day wastewater treatment plant near Avon Hall with discharge to the Rush River The review of the Environmental assessment conducted on this project indicates that either significant environmental impacts will not result from the proposed project or significant environmental impacts have been eliminated by making changes in the project. Consequently, a preliminary decision not to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement has been made. Persqns may comment in wnting to the Department on the proposed approval of the Environmental Assessment within 30 days from the first publication date. Comments shall include the name, address, the telephone number of the wnter and shall contain a complete, concise statement of the tactual basis for the comments. Only those comments received within this penod will be considered by the Department Following the comment penod. the Department will make its determination regarding the approval. All pertinent information, including the Statement of Environmental Review, the Environmental Assessment, and the support documentation is on hie and may be inspected and arrangements made for copying at DEQ s Northern Regional Office at 13901 Crown Court. Woodbndge. Virginia 22193. phone t (703) 583-3835. All comments should be addressed to Mr. Walter Gills PO Box 1105 Richmond. Virginia 23218 Email wagtlls@deq Virginia gov

PAINTER POSITION AVAILABLE One of America s most renowned country inns and restaurants is seeking a PAINTER for part-time or full-time employment. 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. ratum ffuntt manccw ff you are interested to work locally in Rappahannock County, Please tax your resume to 540.675.3100 or email to ktaists@theinnatlittlewa3hington.com For more information, please caB 540.675.3838 EOE Senior Residential C ounselor l.ttudtmn ( minty \{H MR, S The Department of Mental Health. Mental Retardation. Substance Abuse Services in Leesburg. VA is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Senior Residential Counselor. The successful candidate will supervise staff, provide advanced clinical/supportive services to adults with serious mental illness or co-occuring serious mental illness and substance abuse. Oversees the daily operation of one or more mental health group homes m various locations throughout the County: provides clinical assessment, treatment planning, case management, training and community integration activities. Work schedule may require day. evening, and/or weekend hours. Bachelor s degree in psychology, social work or related field plus three years related experience. Will be required to transport clients in program vehicles. Master's degree preferred Employment is contingent upon CPI, CPR/ First Aid certification, background check and a valid driver's license. (Hiring Range: $43,194 - $58,312/yr). #M-S35t-2M Closes: 05/21/08. 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Be proud of saving lives while enjoying a career in which no two days are alike. We train you to fight fires, provide emergency medical services, perform rescues and promote fire safety and prevention. We offer a starting salary of $44,086 with full benefits from day one of being accepted at our Training «caaemy a jj.uuu signing oonus is ottered upon successful completion of the Academy. Individuals with ALS (Advanced Lite Support) certifications receive an additional annual incentive of $5,291 plus ALS supplement pay. Applications received by June 6 will be considered tar our January 2009 Academy. For more information on a career you can be proud of, visit our web site at www.pwcgov.org/fire. Inquiries may be sent to firerescuejobs@pwcgov.org. We accept applications year-round. (703)792-6800. EOE ELECTRICAL TECHNICIAN Innovative Power Systems. Inc., located in Sterling. VA. is seeking a qualified Junior level Electrical Technician to assist senior personnel in the installation, operation, maintenance, testing and repair of Emergency Power Systems. Ideal candidate will have at least one year of exp. in the electrical field. Must have basic knowledge of electncal power. Knowledge of CatSe cabling and installation a plus. Working knowledge of basic hand tools a must' Must have good computer skills; good written and verbal communication skills. Ability to complete and pass security check a must. Own transportation and a clean clnving record required. Position will be required to deliver matenals to various work sites at times. In addition to a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and a 401k plan, we offer qualified candidates challenging, mission cntical working environments and advancement opportunity within a growing company. Please send resume to: HR, 11850 H Baltimore Avenue, Bettsville MO 20705 FAX: 301-210-3326. hr@totalsitesolutions.com. For an application, call 301-575-1234. EOE M F D V Drug Free Workplace ADAMS ft GARTH IS RECRUITING FOR: 1st SHIFT PRODUCTION Mon.-Fri. 6am-2:3Qpm @ $9/hr 1st & 2nd SHIFT WAREHOUSE Mon.-Fri. 7am-5pm @ $8/rir (Some weekends required) www.adamundgarth.com Supenor Employees for Premier Companies FOREMAN SUPERVISOR for an Electncal Contractor. Residential-VA work only. Supervision and scheduling of all field employees. Manage job production and matenals. Good communication skills. Ability to handle a wide range of tasks and multiple priorities. Must have five years experience in Electrical Construction. Excellent pay with paid vacation/holidays, health insurance, transportation provided. Apply by fax (540)349-0809 or email resume to @aol.com or mail to C ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS P:0. Box 128, Warrenton. VA 20188 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 InstallShield, CVS, and COM are all a plus. Qualified applicants should have a related degree or technical certificate, and ideally sortie professional expenence. Join 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 Mindwrap, Inc. Attn: Job Code W081, PO Box 430, Hint Hill, VA 22627, Fax (540) 675-3130. 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“It’s a flower show!” By Sylvie Rowand Special to the Rappahannock News You’re invited. Next Wednesday, May 21, the Rappahannock County Garden Club is inviting everybody to come to the Washington Fire Hall to attend its 2008 Flower Show between 3:00 pm to 4:00 p.m. A labor of love and ... well, love... The RCGC Flower Show - while not quite on the same scale as the Philadelphia Flower Show - is a nice little show that will have at least 36 different flower arrangements (all with a theme) and many horticultural specimens at their prime. All the exhibits will be judged (behind closed doors, mind you) by accredited judges from the Virginia Federation of Garden Clubs, with ribbons to various levels of winners. The last time, the RCGC put together a flower show was in 1999 - so we really, really want you to come by. Why? For one, if you like flowers and are looking for inspiration for your arrangements, you will get some terrific ideas for both traditional and creative arrangements (some very creative, indeed - and some very traditional too!). There will be small and miniature arrangements, line designs, mass designs, line-mass designs, reflective designs, maybe some parallel designs or underwater designs or stretch designs... Designers are all going around taking stock of the plants in their garden or scouring florist shops, as I write this ... And if you wonder what all those labels mean, then you should definitively come and see. Plant materials will be identified — helping you to source plants for you to arrange at home later. Second, if you are planning a new garden or are thinking of adding to your existing planting, come and see the variety of plants grown in the area that are now blooming at their peak. Take a close look, learn what they are and how to grow them. The people who nurtured them will be there — and they’d love to tell you more than you’d ever want to know about their “babies” - especially if they won a “Charlie Wilson’s War” RAAC’s last film for this season By Claudia Mitchell Special to the Rappahannock News This Friday the Rappahannock Association for the Arts and Community (RAAC) will show its final film of the spring season. "Charlie Wilson’s War" is based on a true story that many company people in our area probably could have written with just as much if not more insider scoops. Think back to the “three martini lunch” Washington and you fall into the correct time period. Congressman Charles Wilson, played by Tom Hanks, was a free wheeling Congressman from Texas. He came complete with cowboy boots, swaggering magnetism that attracted the ladies, a tendency toward Playboy centerfolds, alcohol at 10 a.m. meetings and some cocaine thrown in for an extra POW! His office staff was made up of young beautiful women in revealing out fits (one was nicknamed “jail bait”) who make his assistant played by Amy Adams seem like a lamb ready for the slaughter. The story seems implausible. A wealthy Texas socialite played by Julia Roberts is obsessed by the outrageous injustices being done to the Afghan people by the Russians who have invaded their country and appear to be unstoppable. If this were not a true story I think the audience would be crying foul about now. She even invites the president of Pakistan to a luncheon fund raiser in Houston and he agrees to attend. It’s true. We begin to see the complexities of Charlie Wilson when he is able to arrange a sit down meeting in Cairo between an Israeli gun merchant and the Asst. Defense Minister of Egypt who is being convinced to go into a covert war with Israel, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Afghanistan while his boss is being seduced by a belly dancer from Texas! It’s true? Throw in a renegade CIA agent played by Philip Seymour Hoffman, who had to be the only agent during that period who hadn’t graduated from Princeton, and you get a mile a minute story that takes place in Washington, Texas, Pakistan and Afghanistan and Egypt. Throw in some actual 1980s film footage of Dan Rather broadcasting from Afghanistan and the story really comes to life. I still remember him in those clips. The story is intense with a dynamite screenplay written by Aaron Sorkin which is based on the novel written by George Crile. Mike Nichols directs. What a combination. There is a lot of banter that keeps your attention and keeps you laughing but the real story is serious. This is the story of how and why the Taliban is in Afghanistan. The film is rated R for strong language, nudity, sexual content and drug use. The martinis were the least of it! Film starts at 8 p.m. at The Theatre in Little Washington and runs for 104 minutes. Tickets are $6 adults $4 for students. This is our last film until we resume in September. Hope to see you there! Religious Notes From Page A10 They were left without even a hymnal. Some things can be cleaned, but some cannot. They have insurance, but will be left with many expenses. The congregation 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. The Women's Auxiliary of the Wayland Blue Ridge Baptist Association, Inc. will host a "Dollars for Scholars" Revival beginning Thursday, May 22 through May 24, 7:30 p.m. nightly at the Wayland Blue Ridge Center, 15044 Ryland Chapel Rd., Rixeyville. The evangelist for the revival will be international missionapr and pastor, Rev. Dr. Carroll A. Baltimore, Sr. of Evangelistic International Outreach Baptist Church based in Alexandria, VA. Dr. Baltimore has made more than 53 international missionary trips to South America, the Philippines, Caribbean, and Africa. He continues to be a powerful, anointed preacher of the Word of God. Local church choirs will provide the music each night. Additionally, on Saturday, there will be a Youth Choir Workshop from 12-5 p.m. led by Missy "Octavia" Yates and others. The group will provide several selections for the service on Saturday evening. All youth 25 years and under are encouraged to participate. There is no fee for the workshop. Additionally, there will be a spaghetti dinner fund raiser to assist in revitalizing the Youth Dept, from 5 -7 p.m. Dinners are $6/person. Please join us. Be revived! Be blessed! For more information, contact (540) 399-9815 or email nb_roberts@msn.com Washington Baptist Church would like to invite all the children to their annual Vacation Bible School, cosponsored by Trinity Episcopal Church and Washington Baptist Church the week of June 23-27 from 9 a.m. to noon . Mark youf calendar now and plan to attend. For more information call the church at 540-675-3336. blue ribbon! Exhibition classes include: peonies, irises, and other perennials, flowering trees and shrubs, herbs and more. If you are interested in competing, we welcome your horticultural specimens. Please contact the author to ensure you comply with the rules and bring your entry in time for judging. Note that if you win, we will have to convince you to join the Rappahannock County Garden Club! But that’s OK, we love challenges. Additionally, this year, the show also serves as our Open House, allowing you to find out more about what the RCGC does (hint: we are recruiting for new members too!) and meet our members. What else do you have to do on a beautiful Spring afternoon? Admission (or participation) is free (you won't find that at the Philadelphia Flower Show!), but we welcome any donations: they will benefit the Washington Volunteer Fire & Rescue New Tanker Fund. For any questions, contact Sylvie Rowand at 540675-3725 or Sylvie@ LaughingDuckGardens.com You’ll see arrangements such as this created by current members at the Rappahannock County Garden Club Rower Show May 21. Photo by Sylvie Rowartd Mck'l • Mbs'i p MM w ■ V f CMC Track's , ^ INSTOCK ,% £? ME MUSrGGf v: V JL SRtaifcr This Years Spring Festival Sale will be exactly that! No need for unneeded overhead cost for tents, balloons, extra thrills to pass on to the consumer! This is simply what it says...A SALE! Our commitment to you is the sale of all sales!! Our goal is to sell A TOTAL OF 100 VEHICLES! NOW IS THE TIME TO BUY! YES, THIS WEEKEND! I 4 } OVER 100] *»«) kimra i r M bn Tracks 2 f Minivan’s ^ rt ai wl Much More to Choose From!! iuge, Huge Inventory ta Ciiooso Frta. In Fact Biggest Ever I BUICK PONTIAC.

A18 Thursday. May 15. 2008 Countryside Rappahannock News By Marshall Jones Special to the Rappahannock News Fossils tell us that amphibians were the first animals with backbones to emerge from the primeval swamps and venture on to the lapd, nearly 400 million years ago. At the start, they were just unusual fish with muscular fins, wriggling out on mud banks to feed on worms and insects. Later, those fins gave rise to bony legs, allowing them to crawl from one pond to another. Some ultimately became fierce predators, growing up to six feet long. Others remained relatively small and gave rise to salamanders antfitewts. one group of amphibians develin a different way, their hind legs raring magnificent * jumping appendages. Thesafirst frogs were able to search for food at the edge of the pond, but then hop quickly back into the water at the first sign of danger... Over time, thef ventured farther into adjacent grassy or forested habitats, relying on their legs to ^ leap their way to saf&y ^ Like their salamander relatives, these airly frogs and toads still depended on their original aquatic habitats to breed. How did they find each other at the right season of the year? That problem was solved by another amazing advance — the aMhty of males to vibrate the skin of their throats and make sounds, calling their lady loves, to the water. Long before the first bird, it was frogB and toads which filled the air with their romantic calls. yser Hollow, the b^qr_ vote# of the wood frog is the harbin• of spring. With the first warm Spells in February, we scrutinize every thaw of the small pond beside our house, at once eager to see them and yet also afraid that theyll emerge too early. But even if an Alberta clipper brings us a late snowstorm and*a hard freeze, the “wood frogB are well prepared. They can survive being frozen solid, as Sara and Jim Lawrey documented in their RappNature column in this newspaper in March, 2005. ^.Their natural antifreeze mechanisms min' inrize damage from the jfigged edges of jpe crystals which qtMgse frostbite within the cells of humans and most other animals. Wood frogs have lost many former breeding sites, but this was a banner year for them in our pond. The dark brown males emerged in early March and contin. ued serenading the larger, reddish-brown females for nearly two weeks; As the weather warmed, their eggs hatched and our pond was taken over by perhaps 10,000 tadpoles, who quickly consumed all available algae and other natural food. As I write this, at the end of April, my wife Clay and I are now supplementing their diet with boiled lettuce, tropical fish food, and rabbit chow. Last year’s northern water snake just emerged from hibernation to find this tadpole bonanza and is now eating many each day; but with no visible dent in the population. No banner years for. Threatened Frogs Unfortunately, there are no banner breeding years for far too many of the world’s 5,000 species of frogs. At least onethird of them are threatened with extinction, according to the World Conservation Union (known for short by its old acronym, IUCN). To publicize the plight of the world’s disappearing frqgymdtoads, 2008 has been designated as^||p|year of the Frog” by th|JUCN, the Ataenran Zoo^apd Aquarium Association, and individual zoos** film the National Zoo in Washington D.C. and its Conservation and Research Center in. Front Royal. Displays, events, and activities throughout thenar will help people understand what’s happening to our frogs and toads (as well m salamanders) and what’s being done to fry to save them. i Of course, animals of aQ kinds arm su£» fering from degradation and loss of natural habitats, but frogs and toads are especially vulnerable. Mammals have hair, birds have feathers, and reptiles have scales, protecting them from drying out or absorbing toxins. Amphibians, on the other hand, are protected only by their smooth, moist skin. This allows them to breathe udder water - a real advantage for animals which still must live part of their li ves in their original aquatic home — but that moist skin also absorbs everything jglse in their environment. Amphibian eggs, laid in the water, also lack shells. Every pollutant which goes into our wetlands eventually makes its way into their bodies or eggs. Frogs and toads are also especially susceptible to the effects of climate change, since their breeding seasons are closely aligned with the weather. Another threat is a fungus first identified by scientists at the National Zoo in the 1990s. This chytrid (“kit-rid”) fungus has now been identified in wild frogs in five continents. Its rapid spread, probably accelerated by global climate change, makes it one of the worst wildlife disease outbreaks ever ideatified. Conservationists from around the world are now working to increase our understanding of these threats and develop ways to counter them. In extreme cases, some species may need to be brought into "protective custody" in zoos to ensure they do not disappear, with the hope that future breakthroughs will enable them to be reintroduced back into their native habitat ^W***^^^ Why trogfr«re important 3SJSJ The loss of amphibians can tell us . , important things about the quality of our environment. They are among the earliest indicators of habitat degradation which jnay ultimately threaten us, too. \ Frogs and toads are also key parts of the natural food web. They eat copious quantities of insects gnd in turn provide food for reptiles, like the water snake ur • our pond, wading birds, and raccoons, among many other animals. The ability of wood frogs to survive being totally frozen may yield dues about how to prevent frostbite, qpd many other frogs harbor equally fascinating mysteries. ! And frogs can bring us delight. Before the wood frogs in our pond had finished their subtle singing, shrubby wetlands all over the Virginia Piedmont were filled with the piercing whistles of spring peepers, which will continue well into May. The melodious trills of American toads also joined the peepers, though for me their breeding finished all too soon. As summer comes on, wetlands will be filled with raucous trills of the vgray treefrog, plunking notes of the green frog, > and the deep bass resonance of the bullfrog’s “jug-o-rum” call. Altogether, there are thirteen species native to this part of Virginia, each with its own distinctive song, habitat needs, and life history. Conserving our frogs So far, none of the frogs and toads in this part of Virginia is known to be threatened, but many species have declined with the loss of natural wetlands. Others may soon be in trouble. We can all help maintain them as part of our landscape by learning about their conservation needs through “Year of the Frog” activities. Some measures which will benefit native amphibians and other wetland species include maintaining or planting native vegetation, and avoiding the spray of pesticides and herbicides in and around wetlands; fencing cows out of streams; and developing ponds with gently sloping sides, lots of vegetation, and no fish. You can also learn to identify their calls and then monitor their arrival every ? spring. Hopefully every year will be a ban, ner year for the frogs and toads of your famprite wetland. For further information; • The National Wildlife Federation maintains Frogwatch USA* a volunteer frog monitoring program (www.nwf.org/ frogwatchUSA). The Rappahannock League for Environmental Protection’s Biodiversity Task Force provides training and: is organizing participation in Rappahannock County and adjacent areas, in cooper—ation with the Virginia Master Naturalist Program; contact marshall .jones@mindk spnng.com. saw* % * • The National Zoo has many “Year of the Frog” activities and links (nationalzoo, si.edu/Animals/ReptilesAmphibians/Year*>" ftheFrog). • The Virginia Herpetological Society lms an excellent website (http://fwie.far.vt. edu/VHS) with descriptions, photos, calls, and conservation information about of all 26 Virginia species of frogs and totals, well as salamanders, turtles, snakes, and lizards. The Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries also has extensiveinformation about Virginia’s amphibians^ •'"(www.dgif.state.va.ua/wikllife). Rappahannock News Staff Photos/Mark F. Sypher GOLDEN MOMENTS: Band director Matt Yonkey will leave behind a legacy of gold. Under his guidance, Rappahannock’s high school band garnered accolades and trophies. Tonight! Spring Concert RCHS Band, Jazz Band, Chorus RCHS Auditorium May 15, 7 p.m. Come enjoy an evening of music! Major Awards • 2008 Fiesta Val, Williamsburg, Grand Champion • 2008 District XIV Concert Festival, Rating of Superior • 2007 Music in the Park Rating of Superior • 2006 District XIV Concert Band Festival, Rating of Superior • 2005 Music in the Parks, Rating of Superior MAESTRO MATT: Matt Yonkey captured the talent and hearts of many young musicians during his four years at the high school. Rappahannock’s loss will be Fauquier County's gain as Yonkey will become the band director at their newest high school - Kettle Run. By Kelly Alm Special to the Rappahannock News When Matt Yonkey arrived on the scene to be Rappahannock County High School’s band director in 2004, there were only 20 students that played in the marching and concert band. But the 26-year-old Pittsburgh native soon changed that. During Yonkey’s fouryear tutelage, the number of RCHS band members has grown to 50, and additionally, now boasts a full jazz band. “They’ve observed my enthusiasm and energy, and have fed off of it,” Yonkey said of his students. “And they love it (jazz band]” Junior, Beth Martin, who has played the flute and piccolo for seven years, was in eighth grade when Yonkey started at the high school. “Mr. Yonkey brought so much energy to our band,” she said of her first year. “He showed us how much fun you can have while playing music.” The marching band meets three times a week at 7:00 a.m., and the jazz and concert band meets from 8:30 to 9:45 five days a week. After tuning their instruments and warming up,' the students “And the hand played on... ” practice pieces for upcoming performances. Yonkey is currently priming them for the spring concert on May 15. Yonkey himself began playing the saxophone in high school. After graduating from Shenandoah Conservatory, where he played in the wind and jazz ensembles, he taught band for one year at Peter Muhlenberg Middle School in Woodstock, Va., and taught private lessons in Rappahannock before RCHS offered him a job. Yonkey draws from the guidance provided to him during his own music education when instructing his students. “I try to have as many tricks in my bag as possible,” he said. “So, if something doesn’t work I have a back up in my pocket” Junior Matt Terry, otherwise known as “Dr. Sticks” for his drum skills, has played percussion and drums for seven years, occasionally picking up the guitar. He said he sometimes struggles with learning how to read different types of music. “I tell my students—and they usually laugh - that the notes are just your road map, and you need to create the scenery,” Yonkey said. “It’s not just about getting through the notes, but about capturing the mood that the piece of music is trying to evoke.” Terry said that Yonkey’s knack for imparting his musical knowledge to students helped him become a better musician. “I have learned how to practice and read music a lot better,” he said. When Yonkey needed a baritone saxophone player for the jazz band last spring, he taught Martin how to play. “You get to show your own style and have fun with the music you are playing,” Martin said of playing Bari in the jazz and marching band. Martin said she is more disciplined and focused than when she started four years ago. As for the band as a whole, Martin said they have developed a routine and become more comfortable playing together. “The band students spend many hours getting their music and marching down right,” said Terry’s mom, Angela Bane. “Perfection through Performance and Pride,” is the motto Yonkey has given the band to keep each member’s level of expectation high. The band’s numerous awards are a testament to the time and toil both he and his students have dedicated. The band recently embarked on a three-day trip to Williamsburg for FiestaVal, a music festival for middle and high school instrumental and choral groups. They competed against schools from Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Maine. Each group won first place with a rating of superior in their division, and students won solo and section awards. The hand placed first overall. bringing home four plaques and 15 trophies, including the Grand Champion Trophy and the Director’s Award of Distinction. “We won every award possible,” Yonkey said. According to Bane, the band’s hard work not only pays off in trophies, but in students’ pride of knowing that their tireless work has paid off. The band’s success also owes credit to parents. “The same eight to 10 parents do the majority of the booster work,” Yonkey said. “The others that can’t make booster meetings often pitch in when they can. Everyone is very supportive, and wants to make sure the kids have the best possible experience in • music.” Both Martin and Terry said that Yon key’s commitment to his band students extends beyond merely being a good music teacher “He connects well with the students and is always there when someone needs help with school or life in general," Martin said. Terry added, “He’s always been there for me no matter what the problem was.” Much to the chagrin of his students, Yonkey will officially transfer to Warrenton's new Kettle. Run High School at the end of June. In addition to advising future Kettle Run band students to become fans of Ultimate Frisbee and the Pittsburgh Steelers, Martin reiterated words spoken by Yonkey to the RCHS band at the beginning of each school year, “If you’re early, you’re on time. If you’re* late, you’re left behind." Even with his seemingly early departure, four years has given Yonkey enough time to leave behind a very different band than the one he originally encountered at RCHS. “There an* students who were 9th graders when I started who an* graduating this year," Yonkey said. “It’s a bittersweet moment. I'm happy to see them graduate, but sad they won’t lx* under my din*etion anymore. You just hope that the lessons you taught them will stay with them for some timi*^ hope fully a long time."