Rappahannock News, July 10, 2008

Countryside Late News New high school principal to be announced today Robert Chappell, Superintendent of Schools, is expected to announce today the name of a new principal for the Rappahannock County High School. Some ' 32 applicants applied for the job and the field was narrowed down to four candidates. Chappell and the personnel committee of the School Board interviewed the four candidates and recommended two finalists for the full School Board to interview. The School Board conducted the interviews of the two candidates in closed session July 8 and reached consensus. In open session the board voted to authorize the superintendent to make an offer of the position and to make an announcement at an appropriate time. “We had four fine candidates and the two finalists are * ■excellent," said Chappell. “We , expect to make an announcement sometime Thursday, July 10." Fbr man information, visit our VVW> sUs: wumrappnnvscom ....---.....I School Board to cut cafeteria losses By James P. Gannon SptH'inl to thr Rappahannock Now* The Rappahannock County School Board took steps Tuesday evening to cut the financial losses suffered by school food services by raising some prices, reorganizing the high school cafeteria and increasing student participation in government-subsidized meal plans. The board voted unanimously to accept a series of recommendations by Superintendent Robert Chappell designed to make the schools' food services more appealing to students and to reduce the operation's large deficits, which reached $78,395 in the past school year. The board also approved n new program to reduce energy use by the schools and took under consideration a proposed list of cupital improvements totaling $1.4 million that is aimed primarily at renovations that would cut use of electricity and fuel oil list'd to heat and cool the countv's elementary and high school buildings. The overhaul of the food services See SCHOOLS. Page A2 County and Town Meetings and Notices • The Washington Architectural Review Board (ARB) meeting for July 10 has been canceled. • On Wednesday. July 16, the Rappahannock County Planning Commission will meet at 7:30 p. m. at the county courthouse on Gay Street. Items on the agenda include: Koral Conference Center; Playhouse Corporation Music Festival; renewal of C.E. Johnson Agricultural and Forestall District; plat of partition and subdivision of the lands of James W. Fletcher, III, and others "Barnes Tract;” and the Planning Commission work plan. Rappahannock News BO. Box 50 Washington. Va. 22747 (540) 675-.WK (540) 675-30NX (fax) Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Jan Clatterbuck BARN AGAIN: Actress Dietlinde Turban Maazel. takes her Bichon Frise. Bisou. on a walk around an old boarded-up barn and silo on the Maazels 550-acre farm in Castleton. The Maazels are seeking permission from the county to hold an annual summer music festival there. They hope to renovate the barn into a theatre. Sounds of music may come from an old barn By Mary Ann Ki hn RttpptihiinntH'k N»>w» Staff Writer Lorin Maazel, music director of the New York Philharmonic Orchestra, and his wife, German actress Dietlinde Turban, are seeking a special exception permit to hold an annual summer music festival at their 550-acre Castleton farm. The Maazels’ envision renovating an old hay bom and silo into performance space for an annual festivul in July lasting no more jthan 25 days. Attendance would be limited to 200 persons. In effect, this would add a second the atre to their farm where they have been hosting musical performances and artistin-residence programs at their Castleton Theatre for several years. The theatre holds 120 persons. The Maazel’s application will be heard by the Rappahannock County Planning Commission at Wednesday’s 7 p.m. meeting in the county courthouse. The Castleton Festival, as the Maazel’s call it, would be held next year from July 3 to July 19. if their application See PLANNING, PeQe A13 Another application -- for conference and events center The Rappahannock County Planning Commission will hold another hearing next Wednesday, this time on an application by Clyde L. “Cory" Korol seeking a Conference Center/Resort Permit to hold weddings, receptions, privnte parties and corporate meetings on his 328-acre Jordan River Farm in Huntly for no mare than 200 guests, Koral proposes a maximum of 12 events per year, three of which to accommodate ns many us 200 persons, and up to nine events for up to 100 persons Overnight accommodations would be limited to eight persons. Events are anticipated on weekends, primarily in spring and fall, with amplified music permitted up to 11 p.m.. according to his application. County Administrator John McCarthy made no recommendation on Koral’s application. He said he had no reservations about hosting up to 1(H) persons nine or more times a year, but “I do have concerns about as many as 200 on a narrow, unimproved road.” McCarthy said, “It would significantly add to the traffic on that road, given that departure from such events is often simultaneous.** Ready, set, go to work SherifFs Office to launch work release program By Timothy R. Thompson Ruppnhunnnck N**w* Staff Writer Not since the mid- 1990s has the Rappahannock County jail had a work release program. Now Sheriff Connie Compton Smith is using todays technology to aid the Sheriff*s Office in implementing a new work release program. The start date is July 14. T T v-urrenuy a loiui oi six inmates ranging from the early 20s to mid 30s in age have been approved, and they should start going out on Monday," Smith said in an interview this week. “The inmates participating in the program will be working in the service industry, fencing, farming, plumbing. painting, tree work and ! ..l_i. -....I " __ I IIA.U IViU) v’lH Smith and her staff have been working on this program for the post couple of RappahannocK News Staff Photo/Jan ClatterPucK Sheriff Connie months. During that time Compton Smith they have had to write procedures, create forms and secure the GPS units that will be used by the inmates. A GPS (Global Positioning System) unit is what an inmate wears on his or her belt and their comings and goings lire tracked by satellites. The inmate is fitted with an ankle bracelet as part of the tracking system as well as the GPS unit. Inmates may leave the jail as early as 6 a.m. and return no luter than 6 p.m. When tracking, the GPS unit can get within 15 feet of the inmate. “We huve the manpower for the program to monitor and go out and check on the inmates to make sure they are where they are supposed to be." said Smith. However, not every inmate is eligible for the program. Each inmate has to meet certain requirements and first go before a judge for approval. Then the chief jailer will do a background check on the inmate with the final approval coming from the sheriff “The inmate con have no pending charges and must be serving their sentence. Mtyor felony convictions including sex offenses are not eligible for the program." said Smith. Then> an* 15 inmates in the jail which holds a maximum of 35 inmates, and they cannot be there for mon> than two years. “If their sentence is more than two years they go to the Department of Corrections,” said Smith. Smith suid the program “was part of my campaign promise. This is a program that brings money into the county" According to Smith, “by going on work release, the Sm RELEASE, Pag* A2 For Lights Proposed lighting system Is the best system available... I have a cashier's check In my pocket for $100,000' from an anonymous private donor. Rich Hogan, RCSSA president Against Lights *1 do not want to see glare from the lights ... As a taxpayer, I don't want to pay for It.' Monira Ritaat Lives less than a mile away Photos by Richard Lykes BOS postpones action on athletic lights until July 21 By Jam eh P. Gannon Hperml to thp Kappohiinnix k News Facing some strong community opposition and unanswered questions about financing, the Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors postponed action - until July 2 ft on a proposal tft install lighting for night games on three school athletic fields. After listening to arguments for and against the lighting plan, the supervisors decided they wanted more information on the terms on the deal and also want to visit similar lighted fields in nearby counties to assess the potential for light pollution and glare that might spoil Rappahannock's famous dark skies. The board voted unanimously Monday to table the proposal for two weeks to permit further study, and agreed to reconsider it at a special meeting on Monday. July 21, at 7 p m The plan proposed by the Rappahannock County School Sports Association envisions erecting lighting to worn for night football and soccer games at Kuppahannoek County High School, and for baseball and soft ball games at the fields behind Rappahannock County Klementary School. RCSSA’s estimate of the costs of the lighting, if financed on a county-backed lease-purchase agreement of 10 years, is more than $.511,000. The supervisors took up the controversial lighting proposal before a standing-room-only crowd in the courthouse Monday afternoon. Nearly every seat was filled and many stood at the back of the court room, with a strong turnout from KCSSA’s sports boosters mixed in with many opponents of the sports lights plan. Though there was no formal public hearing on the plan. Imtli the boosters and the opponents took advantage of the Isiard s reg ular public-comment period to make thi*ir e*ase*s for and against the* proposal. Of the* It) i>e*rsons who spoke*. eught spoke* in favor of the* lights, nine* spoke* against, one* |H*rson spoke* for anei against theights and one* die! not take* any sidt*. Officers of the* sports booster organisation ofTe*re*ef hrie*f argil me*nts for its plan. Huh Hogan. KCSSA pre*side*nt. who also te*ach e*s and ce»ache*s at the* high school, said the* Muse*o Lighting svste*m fn-mg proposed “is tfie* fn'st system available*. ..it is wide*lv used in dark sky countms in tlu* county" be*e*nuse* it limits glare* and light spillage* .John I>ile*y. treasure r of the* group, said lie* lias talked to officials in communities wlmre* the* Muscei system is used, whe> saief the* syste*m me*e*ts tight limits on light pollution ad doe*s not spoil efark skie*s ^ Hut tin* plan proelucid plent\ of ski'pticism anef opposition from niiiiHTous sj>e*aki*rs Monira Kifaat. who said slie* liven less than a mile from the high school, said she in concerned about “the violation of our way of •life here in Kuppnhannock <’aunty" and the nsk that the county taxpayers will wind up paving for the system if the Kt’SSA fails to fulfill its promise to raise the annual payments entirely from donations. "I do not want to see glare from the lights." at night games, Kifaat said “I also am not clear how this association is going to raise $40,000 to $f>0.000 a year If they don’t, who pays? As a taxpayer. I don't want to pay for it. We were told the football program would la- self sustaining, and it is not " She also wondered “why are we considering more expense" in electric costs at the schools when the schools budget is already stretched thin Paul Farmer, who lives in Piedmont District, said that even Sn BOS, Pag* A2

BOS From Page A1 if the sports lights are down-shielded, “these brilliant lights light up the field and it is reflected up into the sky." He suggested it seems contradictory for Rappahannock County to be fighting Dominion Virginia Powers plan for a new high-voltage transmission line through the county and at the same time planning to boost its own electric-power use by installing sports lights at the schools. “It plays right into Dominion's hands." by increasing demand for power, which is the utility’s justification for building the transmission line. Bill Gadino, whose Gadino Vineyards and winery is immediately adjacent to the baseball/softball fields at the elementary school, said he is “not totally against" the lighting plan, but has many concerns, including traffic that may block access to his property and the possibility that use of the lights will “escalate" with demands from Little Leagues or adult leagues or civic groups to use the lighted fields. Gadino said he did not oppose lighting the football field, but objects to lights at the baseball and softball fields, and urged the board to restrict use of the lights to Rappahannock County school events. Ronald Maxwell of Flint Hill said the supporters of the plan are well-inten tinned. but warned of “the law of unintended consequences” in trying to do something good for the school children. “Artificially lighting the shy of Rappahannock County is a kind of collateral damage” from a well-meaning proposul. he said. “Why rush to a lifechanging decision?” he asked, urging the board to postpone any decision until September, after additional study and a full public hearing. Tom Junk of Sperryville, who heads the Concerned Taxpayers of Rappahannock. warned that the costs of the plan may fall on the county taxpayer. even though the association promises to privately raise enough to. make the annual $51,000 payments. “Rappahannock taxpayers are going to pay for this, no matter what,” Junk said. He also argued that there will be a “social cost” of night games, including the need for police security at games and the risk of more late-night driving by teenagers and parents. Monica Worth, president of the Rappahannock League for Environmental Protection, said “we want to support our schools,” but if a similar lighting plan were proposed by commercial interests, “we would have a lot of questions.” She urged limits on the number of events at the lighted fields and raised doubts that in the current troubled economy that RCSSA could raise enough in donations to pay the annual costs of the lease for 10 years. Supporters argued that the lighting plan would benefit Rappahannock sports programs and provide better opportunities for school athletes. After the public comments, in their own discussion of the issue, some supervisors expressed desire to visit other installations of Musco Lighting systems to see their effect on neighbors and dark skies and raised other questions that needed to be answered before deciding on the proposal. “I think it would be good if we go see some of the lights/ Supervisor Bryant Lee of Hampton District said. “We need to make sure what we are getting* in the proposal, he said. Ron Frazier of Jackson District said “I have mixed emotions* about the proposal and agreed it would be good to study it farther and hold another meeting to decide the issue. Roger Welch expressed doubt that RCSSA could raise as much as $51,000 a year to make the payments with donated money. He said he was president of the sports-booster group some years ago “and the best year we ever had in raising funds* was one that raised $9,000. “To take on a challenge of $50,000 a year-I cringe to think about it,” Welch said. “I wish it wasn’t this lease deal....I wish you already had the funds,* he added. Hogan of RCSSA said the group has an anonymous private donor to provide a large portion of the funds. “I have a cashier’s check in my pocket for «««** 4-nw li w Th# raw* VA i« V *«**< - w»"» »>f^ <*$ Visit us now to begin the journey of a lifetime. —-' Open House Petes: .. ThurMiayJulv 10,9-t te.ni. Tinnwlar July 22. 10-1Is.ro. Tuswlsy August 12,0-1 tain. Prt K through 12th Prt K S. K Prc K through 12ih " ,t>,‘ I Vi V . llhuis I I,II IIH |,|| Wi n llUI'li Hu I il *> ;< HI I fill I-IJ(H»I5« htfWjw III* 1 lit «KlH I KXILI Friday; July 11,8 pm Aa4«y»aft»ta» TWISTCO mOOUCTKWt PRO BULL RIDING Thursday; July 10th, 6 pm THI KKHTUCKY NKAOHUNTSItS Stfurday, July 12,1pm •RAD MATCMKTT - MAOICIAM AM 4 days of the Mr COUWTW BATTLB I OP TNI BAMPP Thumtay July 10 • pm AN 4 days of th* fair . v. BARMS FULL OF ANIMALS JU* 13.1215 4 3 30 sponsor* JltfKA CASH mm Frtdayft 11 i 12 6-lpm Al j 4 Days $100,000* Hogan told the supervisors—to which Welch responded that he would be more comfortable if the $100,000 was in the bank rather than Hogan’s pocket. Hogan said the group would not be standing before the supervisors now if it were not confident it could raise the funds needed. “I hate to see this division come between the people in the county who have children in the school, and those who do not,* he commented. Edward Wayland of Piedmont District said he wanted to “see more details* about the financing and the lease terms before deciding. County Administrator John McCarthy said Commonwealth's Attorney Peter Luke had spent an hour-and-a-half Monday on the phone with Musco’s attorney working out details of the lease-purchase, and the board would be provided those details. McCarthy disclosed Monday .that the terms of the proposed deal have been altered from what RCSSA originally disclosed, which called for annual payments of $51,132 for 10 years if the county signs the agreement. Because the anonymous donor has provided a $100,000 payment up-firont, McCarthy said, the amount to be financed is decreased accordingly, resulting in annual payments of about $38,000 over 10 years, rather than the $51,132 originally estimated. The county administrator also said that Musco’s proposed lease would permit the county to stop making annual payments during the 10-year-term if RCSSA defaulted on its Release From Page AI inmate is able to provide for their family, pay fines and court costs, child support as well as restitution for any victims.’* The county’s cost to run this program is zero, she said. A lease agreement is made between the inmate and the company iSECUREtrac. The inmate pays the cost of leasing the GPS unit. Each inmate in the program will pay either $98 per week or $168 per week, depending on their job. When an inmate pays the larger amount, he or she will be fitted with a GPS unit; the inmate paying the lesser amount will not have to wear a GPS unit because the inmate is in a stationary location. “If an inmate works at a supermarket or other stationary location they would pay $98 per week; however, if the inmate works as a plumber, construction or other service related job they would pay $168 per week. This is due to the possibility of job locations changing,” said deputy sheriff Justin Brown, who formerly worked for the leasing company. "The inmate would be responsible for the GPS unit, their own work clothing, as well as their own health and dental,” said Smith. Smith scud, “The best thing is no cost to the county and it brings money into the county’' The cost to all inmates participating in the work-release program is $14 a day, according to deputy Brown. If an inmate receives the GPS unit, he or she pays $10 more a day. The leasing company receives $8.95 the amount, and $1.06 comes back to the county's work release program, said Brown. A former sheriff John Henry Woodward, said he began a work release program during his term (1984 - 1995) but it was discontinued sometime after his term ended. “Past Sheriff Larry Sherertz would not allow a work release program due to a lack of manpower;’' Smith said. promise to raise the money. The revised deal would amount to a series of ten one-year leases that could be terminated during the 10-year period, according to McCarthy—possibly giving the county a way out of the deal if RCSSA fails to raise the money in private donations. The county and Musco are still negotiating the final terms of the lease-purchase agreement, which remains something of a "moving target,* McCarthy said Tuesday. The county has two more weeks to work out the terms of what happens "if and when we cancel the agreement, after, for example, five years of leases,* McCarthy said. The degree of risk that the county might take on in signing the lease can’t be certain until the terms are finalized. James P. Gannon is editor ofrappvoice.com Schools From Page A1 operations follows up on Chappell’s remarks to the Board of Supervisors on Monday that he intends to cut the cafeteria losses. “We’ve seen too much of an increase in the deficit,” the superintendent told the supervisors. “We want to get that deficit down, hopefully to a break-even point.” Some cost-cutting steps have already been taken, including eliminating one full-time and two part-time job slots in food services. The School Board, accepting Chappell’s recommendations, voted to raise some prices in the school cafeterias but not to increase the basic prices of student breakfasts and lunches. Prices will be raised for a la carte items- such as a piece of pizza or French fries-and for adult lunches served to teachers and staff. The approved plan will hold basic student prices at $1 for breakfast and $1.50 for lunch in the elementary school, and $1.50 for breakfast and and $2 for lunch in the high school. Prices for a la carte items will be raised by 25 cents each-partly to encourage students to buy full meals instead of grazing on pizza and snacks. Prices for lunches served to adults will increase to $2.75 from the previous $2.50. Chappell held out the possibility that student prices for breakfast and lunch meals may be raised during the school year if the steps being taken now fail to produce better financial results. “At least for the first few months of the school year,” prices to students will not increase, he said. The high school cafeteria, renamed “Panther Cafe,” will be physically rearranged to cut down on student time waiting in line and to offer more “graband-go” selections. “Well try to make it a more attractive area much like you might see in a food court,” Chappell told the board. The schools also plan to step up efforts to enroll more students in the federallysubsidized program for free and reducedprice lunches and breakfasts, which would increase revenue from government subsidies. In August, the schools will mail applications to all public-school families in Rappahannock for enrollment in the subsidized meals program, in an effort to get more students enrolled and thus increase federal reimbursements for student meals. Under the government program, students from low-income households are eligible for free or reduced-price meals at school. In the past, some parents seemed reluctant to sign up a child for this program, apparently fearing some stigma attached to low-income status. But Chappell said that the program has changed to make participation entirely confidential, so it can’t be known which children are receiving subsidized meals and which are not. Rappahannock schools received $93,156 in federal reimbursements for meals last school year, and that revenue could increase substantially if more students enrolled in the program, thus helping solve the deficit problem. On energy savings, the board approved a series of measures recommended by school administrators designed to counter some of the effects of soaring prices for fuel and electricity. Among the new steps planned are: * A ban on the use of space heaters in the school, except in emergencies; * Setting thermostats at 70 degrees during heating season and 76 degrees for air-conditioning. * Seeking voluntary reduction in field trips to one per grade level per year, and one per high school academic subject; * Limiting warm-up for buses to a maximum of four minutes in winter, and eliminating idling of buses during loading of students; * Eliminating some fluorescent tubes in fixtures, as appropriate. James P. Gannon is editor of rappvoice.com Financial Roblems? 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«■ . I Photo by E. Raymond Boc RED, WHITE AND BLUE: Residents and visitors stop by the tent of the Rappahannock National Bank, one of the sponsors of the county's Fourth of July festivities last Friday. The tent was decked out in red white and blue checkered cloths. The bank was one of the corporate sponsors and underwriters for the event. Soggy but happy, crowd is wowed by fireworks display By Alexander Sharp VIII Special to the Rappahannock News Despite scattered thunderstorms Friday evening, the Independence Day celebration at Bill Fletcher’s Thornton Hill Farm went on as scheduled. The juggler kept juggling, the bands kept playing, the vendors kept selling food and the people kept coming. “I'm pretty soggy right now, but there’s no way I'm leaving before the fireworks,” said Malcolm Sonnett, a lifelong Rappahannock resident and current senior at the University of Virginia. “A little rain won’t scare me away.” Bobby G and Friends, a popular local blues band, was to play until dark when the fireworks would begin. Insistent precipitation led to a couple 15 to 20 minute delays because the pyrotechnics could not be loaded in the rain - so Robert Glasker played a couple more rimes. Then, finally, a break in the weather. “We were blessed with a one -hour stoppage in the rain.” said Gary Settle, cochairman of the Rappahannock County 4th of July Committee. “We had our fingers crossed. You’re dealing with Mother Nature in July.” Joy Heddleston introduced the fireworks display with a moving rendition of the Star Spangled Banner. At “bombs bursting in air,” five booming reports from the thick night sky hushed the damp yet excited crowd, and the show was underway. For more than 30 minutes, a spellbinding array of pyrotechnics wowed the estimated 3,000 people in attendance. Ray Charles’ version of “America” echoed off the rolling hill side. Upturned feces stared in awe and patriotic wonder at the artistic and breathtaking exhibition orchestrated by the Sperryville Volunteer Fire Department After a 10- minute lull in the action, the hazy night sky erupted into a fury of light and color to the tune, “This Land is Your Land.” A collective air of pride and pat riotism swept the soggy but satisfied crowd. When the grand finale came to a close, all in attendance sat for a moment. Perhaps a realization had finally set in: more than 200 years ago, our fore-fathers dedicated their lives to the formation of an independent United States of America: truly, “this land was made for you and me.” Richie Burke, co-chairman of the 4th of July Committee, was more than happy with the outcome of the event. “Almost everyone Fve talked to so for had a great time and had nothing but great comments about the fireworks. The kids loved the moon bounces, face painters, balloon benders, and jugglers and they didn't let the rain dampen their spirits,” he said. The committee already is planning for more entertainment and displays for next year, including hot air bulloon rides, an antique tractor exhibit, and Civil War reenactors. Organizing an event of this magnitude is a year-round job. Gary Settle, a professional pyrotechnician for more than 25 years, praised the dedicated Sperryville Volunteer Fire Department for stepping up to make the event run smoothly. He also thanked Chris Moyles for providing the sound equipment and Greg Williams Tree Service for hours of voluntary work manicuring the grounds. “We are indebted to Bill Fletcher, his family, and the Thornton Hill Hounds Hunt Chib,” Settle said. “Without a venue, none of this would have been possible. We couldn’t have asked for a better facility.” Everyone involved - the 4th Committee, the Fire TIRED OF LOUSY Check Argte's List for thousands of unbiased ratings and reviews on service companies m your area. From painters and plumbers to movers and mechanics. Angie’s List members report about thee reaMHe experiences to help you decide who to hire, and who to avoid. 800,000 mmOteLmd % As featured m TTw Hasttiiyton fNxt. US Atone arm/ World Report Heal Simple Ttte New tort Tunes, and on fox 5. CNN. The Today Show, and NPR NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING RENEWAL OF C£. JOHNSON AGRICULTURAL AND FORESTAL DISTRICT In accordance with §15 2-4311 of the Code of Virginia (1U50). as amended, the Board of Supervisors of Rappahannock County hereby give notice of their intention to hold a public hearing on Monday. August 4. 2008. at TOO p m at the Courthouse in Washington. Virginia, to consider the renewal of the C.E. Johnson Agricultural and horestal District, for a period of ten 110) years. The proposed Ordinance continuing the District is available for inspection at the Clerk's Office and the County Adnumstration Office, both in Washington. Virginia Monday through Friday 8 30-4 30 The Rappahannock County Agricultural and horestal Districts Advisory Committee shall meet on Wednesday. July lb. 2008, at 7 00 p m at the Courtfiouse in Washington. 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Editorial & Opinion A4 July to, 2008 -fcappafjanttocfe iletos—Established 1877 An Independent Newspaper Published Every Thursday Arthur W. Arundel, Publisher Mary Arm Kuhn, Editor Peter W. Arundel, President Bill Walsh, Executive Editor Jan Clattsrbuck, Office Manager/Editorial Maintain ~~ To Subscribe Phone (540) 675-3338 BY MAIL: $2t a year in Rappahannock County $27 a year elsewhere in the United States Back Copies: Recent 2 months, 50 cents Older copies to I960. $5 (as available) Office: 249 Main Street. Washington. Va. Mailing address: P.O. Box 59 Washington. Va. 22747-0059 Telephone (540) 675-3338 Fax: (540) 675-3088 e-mail: rnkuhn@timsspapers.com Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5 pm., Monday-Friday Member. Audit Bureau of Circulations www.rappnews.com >6 THURSDAY, JULY 10,2008 Bargain government On the next page of our paper, readers will find an interesting comparison of salaries paid to local government officials in Rappahannock County and six nearby counties. The chart is a reminder that taxpayers in this county get about as much government as they want, at a bargain price. One of the beauties of Rappahannock County is that local government remains on a small, human scale. As a rural county of only 7,000-some souls, we don't need or want much bureaucracy, but we need and want competency, efficiency, dedication and good service in government. And that's what we get - generally at a lower price tag than any other local jurisdiction. The figures show that most of our county government officials are just about the lowest paid in any of the nearby counties. Though County Administrator John McCarthy recently got a new four-year contract with a 15 percent raise, his $125,000-a-year salary still ranks him as sixth out of seven on the list. McCarthy, who has held the job for more than two decades, is virtually a one-man government bureaucracy himself, with no deputy and no obvious successor. If the raise keeps him around for another four years, taxpayers should be thankful; we expect it will take three people to replace him when he leaves. Our school superintendent, Bob Chappell, has voluntarily foregone any salary increase in the past two years of tight school budgets, and his $108,000 annual salary is the lowest of any on the list. Sure, he runs a small school division with just over 900 students, but the demands of the job are enormous, and would hardly be more if the schools had twice as many students. Our sheriff, Connie Compton Smith, probably makes less than some of the crooks she catches. Her $64,798 annual salary is not only lowest on the list, but it's less than Rappahannock County Public Schools pays to a well-experienced assistant principal (who can earn as much as $83,118). The guys who really make the heavyweight decisions in Rappahannock- our Board of Supervisorsseem to pride themselves on being the lowest-paid county supervisors in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Four members of the five-man board earn only $200 a month—that's just $2,400 a year; the chairman, Bob Anderson, earns $4,800. Can you imagine putting up with the long meetings, late-night phone calls, and no-win decisions that supervisors routinely face for $2,400 or $4,800 a year? We re lucky that somebody wants to do the job - and it certainly isn't for the pay. So, for all that we gripe about government and its ways, once in a while we have to remind ourselves that a bunch of our neighbors are knocking themselves out to serve the citizens here at relatively low pay. Not that we want to pay much more, mind you, but at least we can say thanks to these public servants for a job well done. Photo by Richard Lykes Book bam Friends of the Library board members and helpers, from left, Dmitry Huss, Grace Sims, Anne Hansen, Peter Hansen and Lois Snead sort the hundreds of books which will be available at the book bam. The official opening is this fall but the bam doors will be open Saturdays from 9 a.m. to t p.m. starting July 19. Hardback books can be purchased for $2. With hundreds of fiction and nonfiction titles the book bam will have something for everyone. The bam relies on volunteers and donated books. It is located next to the Rappahannock County Library and all proceeds are used to support the library staff and activities. Letters Forward thinking with a wise use of funds The Board of Supervisors at the urging of John McCarthy chose to step into the future and be proactive regarding the promotion of tourism in the county. Against other more pressing issues the tourism initiative could easily have been tabled until another year or maybe tabled forever. Thank goodness we have leadership that understands the value and positive financial impact that a coordinated tourism effort will bring to so many people in our county Tourism is a major source of revenue in Rappahannock County affecting not just the most obvious recipients as restaurants, B&B’s and gift shops. Vineyards, antique shops, family orchards,food markets, forms with retail outlets,theaters,art galleries and a host of other businesses also receive the benefit of a healthy tourist trade. As a Town Councilman I am proud that the Town of Washington voted to support the initiative with a $3,000 commitment to the project. As President of RAAC I am proud that our board voted to support the initiative with a $1,000 commitment Our friends, the WHYA and the RNC both joined in with $1,000 each. Together these votes of confidence in a County Tourism initiative will be the start of what will end up as a financial benefit to all of the citizens in the County Thanks to John McCarthy for believing in the effort and staying the course and to the BOS for agreeing to keep it in the budget. With a two for one state grant and a professional tourism consultant living right here in the County perfect timing, perfect choice! Claudia Mitchell ‘A sign of a healthy democracy at work’ Amy Hitt’s article in the July 3 edition of the Rappahannock News makes a rather sweeping claim where the title suggests “all the other schools” have something. This use of “all schools” could mean 100 percent of schools in the USA or could it mean lots of schools in Virginia, or some in Fairfax. Some schools even have crew (rowing) programs. Should we have that here in the county? But I digress. My real argument with her article is the paragraph dealing with the fight over night tights getting monotonous. Her point that “This county needs to watch out - someone, in the very near future, is going to start challenging every ordinance and restriction that is in this county....” I certainly hope we never end the discussion (or fight) over issues affecting the people of our county When the bureaucrats and politicians have no opposition to their programs, thats when we all will be in deep trouble. The airing of different opinions may seem monotonous to her, but in my book, that's the sign of a healthy democracy at work. Bill Freitag Flint Hill ‘Fourth of July another success’ The members of the Sperryville Volunteer Fire Department would like to take this opportunity to thank all the underwriters, sponsors, nonprofit organizations, committee members and general public that helped make this year’s Rappahannock County Fourth of July another success. Even though the weather didn’t fully cooperate, it appears that everyone who was there had a great time. This event is a great undertaking for the organizers and we all feel we have accomplished something when we see all the happy smiling faces especially on the kids who continued having a good time even in the rain. We are already making plans for a bigger and better event next year. We learn a little from each year’s event on wavs to improve the next event. We will improve ways to offer event information in case of bad weather. Richie Burke Chief Sperryville Volunteer Fire Department Co-chair Fourth of July Committee Thanks to the community I would like to take this time to say thank you to my family., my friends, my church and every one else who had a part in the benefit to help me raise some money to go toward my upcoming lung transplant at Fairfax Inova Hospital. Thanks to the businesses around the county who allowed me to place a jar on their counters and to everyone who put something in them. Thanks to each one of you who donated those wonderful items for the bake sale. Also thanks to the tour gospel groups who sang and to everyone who came out to listen to them. It was a very enjoyable evening. Thank you to Prank Huff and the Flint Hill Fire Department and to Connie who so willingly pitched in and gave of her time to help out. Again, I want to say thanks and may the Good Lord bless each and every one of you. Dale Burke Washington Red Cross blood donors thanked We would like to thank all 41 people who took time on July 2 from their busy schedules to come to the Washington Fire Hall and try to donate blood to the Red Cross. There was a total of 35 usable pints of blood collected, which is about 8-10 more pints than usual for our summer bloodmobile. We also thank Ann Spieker and the Washington Fire Hall tor their continuing to allow us to use their facilities for our twice yearly blood drive. Please note that at our next blood drive, the eligible age for donating will be lowered to 16 with a parental permission form completed. We hope to see some younger laces, along with our very foithtul regular donors, at our bltxxiinobile in December or January. Marie Riedel Marie Davis Co-chairs, Red Cross Bluoduiobile Down Memory Lane From Back issues of the Rappahannock News 40 Years ago July 11,1968 Steve Brown, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. Jack Brown of Hamilton and grandson of Mr. and Mrs. JL Rhodes Brown. Sperryville, was high individual in the state poultry judging with a score of 968 out of a possible l .000 points. He is a member of the state Judging Team and will represent Virginia at the National Contest in Chicago. A group of county Cub Scouts and other members of their families had a picnic supper and attended the Camp Fire and Indian Dance Friday at the Boy Scout Camp Rock Enon at Gore. Attending were Cub Scouts Curtis Nichols, Johnny Vest, Allen Vest and Richy Burke. Violet Mae Scott is spending the week with Karen and Nancy Smith at Amissviile attending Bible School. Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Nethers were guests of Mr and Mrs. Lowell Bolyard and family in Solon. Ohio. They also visited Niagrara Falls. Canada and other points of interest. 25 Years ago July 14,1983 Mrs. Julia Poe. Mr. and Mrs. Bobbie Carter. Mrs. Olive Ray of Richmond. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Pullen and Daryl. Alan 1\h» of Warrentun recently attended the Cropp family reunion at Mary Washington College in Fredericksburg. Mrs. Gladys Dodson celebrated her birthday on Tuesday. July 5. with a cook' out given by her children. Tney also celebrated her grandson. Joey Reid's birth day. About 40 guests attended. Smokey The Bear was one of the main attractions.of the parade in Sperryville last Thursday night. Mild weather and clear skies added to the event, which included political candidates, beauty queens, fire trucks and majorettes in addition to the famous bear. Naomi Rae Baldwin recently celebrated her sixth birthday and was given a dinner at the home of her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John Marshall. In addition to her Sh MEMORY LANE. P»q« AS

Will work for money Officials' pay reflects job complexities Jurisdictions in this region started a new fiscal year on July t, aid most of the counties' top officials received pay hikes, in general, salaries of the top officials reflect the size and complexity of the counties in which they work, perhaps best exemplified by Fairfax County The htghestpaid PrmcB William county official is not even on this comparative list since directors of economic development are not the highestpaid officials in surrounding counties. in Prince William. Martin Briley, director of economic development earns S255.356.66 annually. Clarke Culpeper Fairfax Fauquier Loudoun Prince William Rappahannock SBnmQUM*tynmmMm St 21,908 $127,000 S232.086 $157,449 $195,975 $210,000 $125,000 $130,000 $125,000 $279,340 $150,000 $232,680 $248,865 S108.000 $73,719 $97,237 $171,295* $108,329 $150,218 $152,014*' $64,798 None $114,000 $201,560 $131,493 $165,174 $172,500 $3,000 $1Z683 $75,000 $21,378 $50,000 $45,256 S4.300 S40.000 stiff Qtnomc/s Meeting set to create a community food system By Kenner Love Special to the Rappahannock News Bringing together the social, environmental and economic aspects of food systems is the emerging movement of buying fresh, local and sustainably produced or grown foods and farm products. Many food businesses and buying institutions are purchasing local foods because of increased consumer demand, health, safety and nutritional concerns, as well as a viable business and marketing strategy. Virginia Cooperative Extension would like to invite all interested farmers, county and state officials, food purchasing institutions ana businesses and interested residents to attend a work group meeting exploring how we can create a community food system throughout Virginia's piedmont. A community food sys tern is one in which sustainable food production, processing, distribution and consumption are integrated to enhance the environmental, economic, social and nutritional health of a particular place. It is a longterm goal toward which many communities are striving. Elements of a community food system include formers’ markets, community and school gardens, community supported agriculture (CSA) forms, U-pick operations and roadside farm stands, community kitchens, small-scale food processors and decentralized storage facilities. This work group meeting is scheduled for Friday; July 25 at the Fauquier County Extension Office located at 24 Pelham Street in Old Town Warrenton. It will begin at 9 a.m. and last until approximately II a.m. This meeting is free and all interested individuals are invited and encour Memory Lane Frank Page A4 grandparents and her mother, Shirley C. Baldwin, guests included Miss Rhonda Clark of Front Royal, Todd Brown of Amissville, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Pullen and Debbie and Mr. and Mrs. John Clark, Jr., Stacey and Amanda, all of Washington, Maxie Clark and Mr. and Mrs. JL W. Burke. 10 Years ago July 8y 1998 The possibility of a regional post office going in at Clevenger's Comer in Culpeper County is once again a good possibility. Jim Epstein, developer for the proposed village at Clevenger’s Comer, would no doubt love to have the post office there - in fact he has offered the land to them tree. Thank you to everyone who bought tickets for the Amissville Volunteer Fire and Rescue’s Daylilies Now Blooming at CUl N r K Y F * L * O •t-K GAR U F N IBSBS • QMfUUfii • WONIES Cum* out thin wrvkrmi & rwvi«« 14“ oft vour ortkr of $25 or nun... to help uHwt your hurl tiwl!! Opr11 thin Sat & Sun Hum '' pm Ptnwaiu—; from Vt.inriium ulu- ill W to Rt 22S uio.iitis Kjxt'vvillf uJuti|{ht on Rt M4I. >ijv -u.u^ht mi i'll' (total \thin) I'mn eiRht on Run t-auk-n In.. Inn to n.ntlni MIF!»74Im dtti out our wrb caialo< at n: \ MORE NEWS ! ONLINE... tbppNm&cum Carnival raffle. The winners were: $1000 John Diley , $500 Connie Johnson; $50 Eleanore Pullen; $50 Sherri Cooper; $25 Karen Moore and $25 John Woodward. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Frasier and Christopher of Turkey Ridge Road accompanied by Mrs. Alvin Atkins of Sperryville toured Skyline Drive on July 4th returning by way of Madison County to view the fireworks at Graves mountain Lodge. Miss Amanda Sims spent the two recent weeks with her aunt Miss Hawkins in Virginia Beach and also visited in Norfolk and other places of interest. Compiled by Timothy R. Thompson Ask its Arborist By Jamf* Wood r- I.S.A. CartHM ■ Arborist RcxAneTree Care Now Iky Prevent Storm Damage Later There's a lot to wiry about sAmng storm seasonnduiingtabigtreesandlimbs. The htfi wnds and saturated so* commons typcaly associated van summer storms can cause tree recto total and branches to waken. Umbs may be tom tree unj stoims or an anfee tree may let causng powr odages. property damage and seen personal ivy VVNe it e mposstle to totely protect your trees and property Horn hunicane bee unde, them are some base procedures that can help reefces the usk at dtonaye. A certMadarbonst lie those tromBarttet Dee Experts, can inspect lor delects and commons th* could predtopoee your teas Id Hun. In many cases toese hazards are not ataays obvious to Its unbared ays and correctly} them can be a dangarous job. Based on the edeome ot an nspecton. an arborist writ recommend appropnate treatments such as pnrog, nstaiaSon ot supportive cables or braces and even tghtniy} protector systems. Because ot the bevy and value trees prcMde. removal should or% be consKlered where hgvrafc commons oust that cannot be eNedMly inkyatal Do not use an artwnst who proposes busy} trees as a soUm to storm darntyp preeenton. Ibpprg leads to problems Uerntheleottoetreeande wpressty prohtorled Cy misty standards. For more information or to schedule an appointment tor a ccmptmentary cunsutaton wSh me, cal 877-BAKTVETT today or »mai me at ywxUtftwrtMtam BARTLETT TREE EXPERTS aged to attend. If you have questions or would like more information about this meeting, please contact Kenner Love at Virginia Cooperative Extension's Rappahannock County Office at (540) 675-3619 or klove@vt.edu. 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Horse & Field Snorts Sporting Calendar 12 JULY 12 CknmonRkige shout Amtssvitte. (540) 937-6535 12 Fox Chase jumpers, MWdteburg, (540) 687-5255 12 Bui Run Hunt Miridev Barring Fiver, (540) 905-9482 12 OomtafaadlHfc Message shorn Compass Ftose, Haymarket (703) 314-8325 12 Loudoun Hunt West trail ride. Yellow Wood, (202) 364-8670 13 EKG show, Hill Valley Farm, (540) 582-6272 13 Sandstone Farm hunter shown, Millwood, (540) 837-1261 13 PWHAEngfahshow, Manassas, www.pwvha.net 13 Carriage drive, Morven Park, (703) 779-1894 New release from local writer Vicky Moon More than just attending polo matches, horse shows and other riding events, being part of the equestrian world means embracing the gear, the garb and the lifestyle. From the enormous empire of equestrianinspired products to the coveted, designer alligatorskin paddock boots, to the trend of incorporating snaffie bits, saddles and other horse motifs into Early morning at the shore is the perfect time tor a long walk. When yon venture out to watch the sun rise over the sea it is peaceful and quiet. As you walk you leave a trail of footprints in the sand The waves swell until they can no longer contain themselves, then erupt and crash on the beach. When you turn aruund to walk buck, the footprints have been erases! They are no longer there: you start over, leaving new footprints. As a wave wipes away old footprints. God's power can wipe away old mistakes and regrets. Y ou can start fresh in a new direction. la Keekiel 36:26. God says. “I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you._" Start over with God this week at your house of worship. <5 f*' ««* ■ nonavaf 'vtnjAi.lv t uv'VtJav VV , l hur*.d»;v bitfeiv SdljuUd' kitanmm ■ traarvei tamsa isamw tair>» ■ • :: t ro 1 ts « : I f» til it til 2S ' in I i • J00». -> -WSXW . i -if f c*tf”a» 'c -. 'ufv W.C. Thompson ^fhneral Home 30.V7 North Vtaun Si.. Culprpcr. 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( chlktc nik4 fcu'eflriil KhhI j| Hours XtTonlahkr Prices Mon. Sat. H to H p.m. David Hurt Owner Sunday a Jay of rest . FuVm-.fwtttn* Aottcaeons*« 0*09 Scftool'W ‘istAidwdCPWCertJfwd Intwit >2 yrs> • A-BEKA Praactwot Curriculum VA State Licensed and a nrwofum IWvmso* and rwatoea » <G -W*» • uxcno oar wwi JB* P Aung onum/ath XXir* '»«<» j>. V • J JPa'■> • ■-ICSt? JN Sl'*U»» T.F.' Brocato Masonry & nihility Home .> f he ^jmLieapt *Ni*malSo« fcUtouKl Cal Tom 540-270-9000 High (juaktv mmluul cam and emotional* social and 'iptrtiual support* for patumts with a Up* rxpw tarux of wx month.\ or tins* rrgardlns of thtnr abiitts to pax. 540.825,4340 > www.hotr.org f« be included as a sponsor 1-800-2934709 Middleburg writer Vicky Moon presents luscious color photographs and vibrant descriptions of everything equine in her latest coffee-table release. Equestrian Style.’ home deem; the love of all things equine is the subject of a new book by Middleburg writer Vicky Moon. Moon’s “Equestrian Style — Home design, couture and collections from the eclectic to the elegant* was just released by the Crown Publishing Group, a division of Random House. The world of horses, Moon explained, offers more than just a host af activities for millions of passionate participants and spectators. It also offers a countryside way of life, one that conjures visions of elegant riders in tall leather boots; glamorous hunt balls; or an impressive procession of elegant landscape paintings bedecking an estate name. In the coffee-table sized hardcover book. Moon captures the equestrian lifestyle with a peek into several dozen facets of the horse life, including several in Middleburg s hunt country. Moon also visited the polo grounds in Pnlm Beach, and racetracks at Keeneland and Saratoga in addition to the historic Upperville Horse Show to capture the style. Moon has written for People magazine, Town and Country, Veranda, Southern Accents and the Washington Post. She is the author of five books. She lives in Middleburg and Fort Lauderdale with husband Leonard Shapiro, longtime Washington Piet sportswriter. Equestrian Style can be purchased at local bookstores or log onto www.elarksonpotter.com. — By Betsy fttrker Area Churches Pastor: Jon Heddleston Sunday Contemporary Services 8.45 ajm. Sunday School IQ a m. Sunday Traditional Services 11 tun. i- : Sunday Youth Night 7 pm. Tuesday Bible Study 7 p.m. nopt nv fHfitni unurCft Pastor: John W. Lines ..J Sunday: Sunday School 10 ajn. Worship Services 11 a.m_ Evening Worship 7 p.m. Wednesday: Prayer & Bda Study 730 pm. Pastor: Dr Norman Edward Taytor Sunday: Sunday School 9 15 a.m Morning Worship 10 30 a.m. Sunday Youth Group 6 pm Reducers Choir and worship 7 pm Wednesday Adult Choir 6 pm Bible Study. Missions 7 pm Thursday: Bell Choir 7:00 pm Pastor: Rev Bobby W Jenkins Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m Worship Service 7 :00 p m. Wednesday: Worship Service 7:30 pm Saturday Every fourth Saturday there is a Community Hymn Sing at 7 p.m Interim pastor Bitt Welch Sunday . Sunday SchooMO a.m Worship Service 11 a.m Thursday Bible Study 7:30 pm AwliirWi FuM Gospmt Pastor Rev Jim Pittman It Sunday Sunday School 10 a.m Mormng Worship 11 a m Evening Worship 7 p.m, Wednesday Evening Worship 7:30 pm Pastor Rev Leah DeLong Flint Hi UMC - Sunday Worship at 8:45 a m., Childrens Church during the worship service. Adult Sunday School at 10 ajm.. call for Bible Study Schedule (675-3370) WfKSs Chapel UMC - Sunday Worship at 9:55 am.. Sunday School at 8:45 am.. Bible Study on Wednesday at 6 30 pm. SpenryviOe UMC - Sunday Worship at 11.30 am.. Sunday School 10:15 am Bible Study on Sunday at 2 p.m. mnssvot untma Munocm Pastor. Rev. Edward 'Ned* VanOyck Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 p.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Sunday: Musical group practice 7 p.m. SL Pfr* CthoSc P*iah Pastor: Fr. Paul Dudzinskt Masses Saturday VigB, 5:30 p.m. Sunday. 8:30 and 10 a m. Holy Days of Obligation can 675-3432 Weekdays Tuesday- Saturday. 8 30 a.m. Confessions: 4:30-5 p.m.. Saturday, after masses Ftnt Bmtitst PastorDr Wendeil Grant Sunday: Sunday School 9:30 a m. TMhty&neqpal Rector Rev Jennings W. Hobson Ml Sunday: Holy Eucharist 18 a.m. Holy Eucharist M 9 a.m. Morning Prayer II 10 a m. Wednesday: Holy Euchanst and Bible Study 9:30 a.m. Thursday: Contemplative Prayer 7 am ae/— , a, >„ n n x-*-•-* / wvMsnmgron rtmfrosi Pastor: Rev Phiflip Barley Sunday Sunday School 9:45 a.m Mom*ng Worship 11 a m Sunday Everung Aduft study 6 30 p m. Wednesday. Kids Bible Club 3.45 p.m. Thursday Adult Choir 7 p m. Thornton's Gap ftagular Baptist Rev. Kirby Shenk Sunday: Sunday School 10 a m. Worship Service 11 a m. GMBnmnBtitle Pastor John K. Burke Sunday: Sunday School 10 am. Worship Service 11 a.m. Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday. Prayer Service 7 p.m. Fhra Forks Regular Baptist Pastor: Elder Roger L. Smith Sunday Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Wednesday: Prayer. Bible study 7 p.m. Fetioamhip Assembly of God Pastor Joel Cress Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 p.m. Worsh*yChiIdren s Church 11 a.m. Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday: Adult Bible Study 7 p.m. Thornton Gap Primitive Baptist Church Pastor: Elder Richard Co* Meets first Sundays at 2 p.m. and third Sundays at 10:30 a.m. Love and Faithfulness Church 321 South Royal Ave. Front Royal Evangelist: David Ctanagan Meets every Saturday at 7 p.m. ML Lebanon Baptist Church Pastor: Dallas Smith Sunday. Sunday School 9:45 Worship; 8 30 a m and 1100 am. Sunday Evening: 7 00 p m. Children & Youth Program 7:00 p.m. Vfednesday Prayer & Bible Study 730 p.m Bethel Baptist Church Pastor: Rev Homer E Jones Sunday Sunday School 9:30 a m. Worship: 11:00 a m Wednesday Bible study 7:30 p.m. .. — -=- ^-^Ptioto by Rosette Malone BEST OF THE BEST AT THE BEST: Middleburg’s McKenzie Canard was named Best Child Rider on a pony at last week’s Warrenton Pony Show. The event is the longestrunning Junior horse show in the nation. Canard, Walther big winners at Pony Show By Betsy Parker Rappahannock News Staff Writer Two local riders bested the competition at last week’s Warrenton Fbny Show, earning the coveted “Best Child Rider7 titles and championship ribbons in their respective divisions. Warrenton’s Devon Walther and Middleburg’s McKenzie Canard won the top prizes at the 89th annual Warrenton Pony Show held July 2-6 at the historic Warrenton Horse Show grounds on Shirley Avenue. The A-rated competition benefits the local SPCA; last year’s show raised more than $5,000 for the Warrenton shelter. Canard secured the Best Child Rider on a pony award with Kathryn Southard’s Feathers McOraw, while Walther won the Best Child Rider on a horse prize with her grand champion junior hunter River Mist. “The show went really, really well this year,” said copresident Lauren Hair, 17, serving her first year as copresident of the junior committee. “We had lots of entries. And other than a shower on Friday, the weather was gorgeous.” Hair said that the junior committee had few problems to deal with through the week. “It is a huge responsibility to (manage) such a big competition, but the committee did a great job. We had to motivate the jump crew a little bit, but other than that, the show ran smoothly.” Co-president Kristina Stone was out of the country for the duration of the show, on an academic trip, but Hair said that other committee members pitched in to make the competition a success. Hair’s grandmother, longtime pony show adult supervisor Wilma Hoovler. “knows this show backwards and forwards. It’s a huge help to have her input.” Other big winners of the week included grand champion amateur owner hunter Pam Deslauriers on Bruce, grand champion children’s horse Protocol with Kelsie Jeffries, grand champion children’s pony hunter Whispering Hill with Catherine Pietro, grand champion local hunter Cedar Spring McDreamy with Maggie Pollard — also high p!6int local pony winner. Full show results can be found online at wwwJIorseShowsOnline.com. Plans are already underway for next summer’s 90th Warrenton Pony Show. The entire week-long event is run strictly by junior committee members, who handle all organizational tasks year-round. Area juniors are encouraged to help out. even those with no horse show “management” experience. Call (540) 347-7897 to get involved for 2009. Mint Slewlep wins Da Hoss at Colonial Downs Saturday Marshall Dowell’s Mint Slewlep closed stubbornly to wear down 8-5 favorite Salinja for a sharp win in the $60,000 Da Hoss Stakes Saturday at Colonial Downs. Mint Slewlep finished in 1:37.00 to win by three-quarters of a length over Saliiya. The Da Hoss was the 4-yearold Slew City Slew colt's first stakes victory. Trainer Robbie Bailes deferred credit for the win. “I have to thank Marshall and his wife Carol because they picked this spot. I didn't pick it." he said. Dowell, a popular local owner from nearby Mechanicsville. Virginia, was equally humble after the $16.60 upset. “Well, it just goes to show you a blind squirrel gets an acorn every once and a while." he concluded Privately Approved closed determinedly under Luis Garcia to score a neck victory over Kosmo's Buddy in a $28,000 allowance to cap a three-win Sunday for Garcia. Privately Approved rebounded from a distant fifth in the Buckland Stakes here 15 days ago with a perfect stalking trip behind Kosmo's Buddy and Tiger Fever. Sunday's win was Privately Approved's eighth from 41 lifetime starts. Peter Bazeos trains Privately Approved for owner Panagiotm Tsipantis. Garcia also won with Champagne Disco in the fifth and Jealously the third. Garcia, the leading rider here in 2006, moved into a clear second with the Sunday triple pushing his 2008 total to 21. Horacio Karamanos was shut out Sunday but still leads with 35 wins on the meet. Racing continues this week, with hurdle races slated for Sunday. Log onto www.ColonialDowns.com for more. Want more? More complete Horse and Field Sports coverage can be found weekly in the Fauquier TimesDemocrat. Also see Friday’s Fauquier Weekend for breaking horse news. Stones are also online at www.fauquier.com.

Local vet to rehab animal shelters in New Orleans Dr. Tom Massie, Jr., founder of Rose Hill Veterinary Practice on Route 211 in Washington, is one of200 volunteers who will dedicate their time and talents while in New Orleans to help refurbish animal shelters in three city parishes identified by the Louisiana Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Massie is participating in the American Veterinary Medical Foundations firstever volunteer project accompanying the associations annual convention July 19-22 in New Orleans. Many area shelters are still struggling to recover from the effects of Hurricane Katrina, and shelter staffs are in need of additional hands and funding to focus on facility repairs and touchup jobs, according to the association. In the campaign to rebuild New Orleans, the citys animal shelters are often overlooked. The AVMF. a veterinarian-directed animal charity that makes grants to support animal disaster preparedness and response, research and animal health studies, ami education and scholar ships, is pleased to spearhead the fundraising initiatives needed to complete the shelter rehabilitation work. Fourth of July Let’s not forget to thank Richie Burke, Gary Settle and Mike Leake for their long hours of work and to Bill Fletcher for the use of his field for this years Fourth of July celebration. Also many thanks to law enforcement personnel. This is what Rappahannock County is all about, working and pulling together and making things work. Our sympathy goes out to the family of Bobby Brown on the death of his father, Bruce Brown, who passed away cm July 5. Congratulations Birthday wishes go out to Caroline Massie. She will celebrate her special day on July 11. The community would like to extend congratulations to Susannah and Brad Barnes upon the birth of their new daughter, Josephine Hope Barnes. She was beam cm Friday; June 27 at Fauquier Hospital. The new arrival has two older brothers* Nicolas and SamueL The proud grandparents are Dick and Jeannie McNear. Let’s remember Sallie Atkins and Mrs. Dorothy Ralls in our daily prayers each day Annual fundraiser The Rappahannock Historical Society invites everyone to its annual fundraiser; “An Afternoon To Die For,” cm July 13 at the Meadows, home of John and Beverly Sullivan in Washington. Tickets are on sale at the historical society by phone or at the door. Prices are $20 in advance, $25 at the door. For more information, call 540675-1163. You would not want to miss this special event. Rappahannock T-shirt sale If the rainy weather kept you from the 4th of July fireworks this year, you can still purchase the 2008 Rappahannock T-shirt from the Washington Volunteer Fire and Rescue department. This year's shirt is the same high quality all cotton shirt Wash—crow Jan Clattertxjck 675-3338 ■jclattert)uck@ in a rich garnet. It features “Rappahannock” with a mountain scene, fireworks and lists the major “towns” in the county: Amissville, Cast let on. Chester Gap. Sperryville, Washington, Woodville, Boston, Huntly and Flint Hill. Childrens sizes are $12; adults from S to XL, $15. They have a limited number of XXL for $20. All sales go to benefit the WVF&R Tanker Fund. Call the fire station at 540-675-3615 to order. What a great way to help the WVF&R Hair Gallery happenings Kim’s been busy at the Hair Gallery next to the Rappahannock News on Main Street. There was a drawing this week for free haircuts from a jar full of business cards that had been collected during the month of June. Free haircuts will go to lucky winners Debbie Purcell of Amissville and Susan Hornbostel of Sperryville. Kim appreciates all your support and if you haven’t stopped by. give her a call at 540-675-3076. Comer Store expands The construction partition has been removed and the Sperrvville Corner Store is open and showing off its new space and wares. There are shelves and coolers waiting to be filled, but gleaming refrigeration cases are already filled with soda, beer and water. The seafood case is being calibrated, and as soon as that is done, we will be able to buy fresh fish in Sperryville. The meat department is greatly expanded and we are awaiting the home made sausage and larger selection erf meats, There is now the potential for a real produce department and more dairy selections. Well keep you posted about new products and choices at the Corner Store. Grand opening American Image Salon owner. Sherri Woodward, inrites the community to come Saturday, July 12 from 3-7 p.m. to celebrate both her second business anniversary and the relocation and expansion of her salon. Along with a pinata for the children and food (cookout), a DJ will provide the music for this festive occasion. The new location of American Image Salon is 11951 Lee Highway, just west of the bridge at Main Street in Sperryville. Photo competition We have been writing about all the photography workshops in Rappahannock and boasting of our county as a desirable photographers’ destination. To all those photographers, both amateurs and professionals alike, here is a wonderful opportunity for you to submit photos of beautiful Rappahannock County in a statewide competition. Scenic Virginia is a statewide conserv ation nonprofit organization whose mission is to preserve, protect and enhance the scenic beauty and community character of the Commonwealth, with a particular focus on the preservation of Virginia's mast significant viewsheds and vistas. Membership is open to all. Scenic Virginia is calling upon professionals and amateurs alike to submit their digital photographs of the Commonwealth's breathtaking views and vistas in one of the following five categories: Coastal /Chesapeake Bay, Mountains, Open Space/ Farmland, Rivers/Waterways and Urban Landscapes. A panel of expert judges will select a winner in each of the five categories. Winners will receive a $50 honorarium. recognition at the awards ceremony in November, mentioned in Scenic Virginia’s "Yes, Virginia!" newsletter, and featured on the organization s Web site. From the five category winners, one photo, chosen the overall winner, will be featured on Scenic Virginia s 2008 holiday card. Complete rules and regulations are online at www.scenicvirginia.org. There is no charge to enter, and entrants can submit up to five photographs each. The deadline for submitting entries is 5 pan. EST on Sept. 1. (Labor Day). Winners will be notified by Oct. 1. Thanks to Lucile Miller for letting us know about this photo opportunity for Rappahannock County residents. July birthdays Leah DeLong sends her very best birthday wishes for these birthdays: July 9 Geraldine Payne; July 11 Tony Way land; and July 28 Heather Aylor. Tourism in the news The county Board of Supervisors is to be commended for receipt of the grant to develop and market our own Rappahannock County Web site. In addition, the recent approval for a one day per week tourism specialist position can begin to bring a logical, orderly and system Peregory family holds engagement party Joseph Gregory hosted an engagement party for his daughter, Jennifer, and her boyfriend, Robert Johnson Jr., at IVppers restaurant in Culpeper, formerly Alberdeen Barn. Her mother, Janet fVregory, was unable to attend due to health reasons, but congratulated them bv phone. Last Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs, Ray Frazier on Turkey Ridge Road, a cook out was held honoring Mr. Frazier on his birthday and son Christopher who celebrated his on Wednesday. Birthday cakes, decorated in farm scenes were baked by Stan Williams, former owner of a bakery. Mrs. Margaret Komar of Turkey Ridge Road is beaming with joy over the arrival of her first great-grandson, Hudson Komar, born in FV>tomac Hospital on June 19. Birthday wishes Belated birthday wishes go out to Brenda Frazier, Jamie Wright and Jacob Heflin who celebrated July 1; Castor Leland Slone. July 2; Janet Hammond on July 5; Nancy Robinson and James Jenkins on July 6: Lillian V Norman on July 11 and Gloria Allen on June 29. Thylor recognition Mrs. Maude Taylor was honored with a luncheon on Tuesday at “Ruby Tuesdays” in Culpeper in recognition for serving as the V. F. W. Ladies Auxiliary the past year. To our postmaster and School Board member. Ken Marlor, our great sympathy is extended upon the passing of his mother. Mary Edna Marlor. last week. Condolences go out to the family of Roberta Noakes. a native here in Boston, who Boston Marie F. Atkins I 987-8802 passed away last week ■ FRIDAY JULY 18, 2008 v»*c* y40*> «4 L ft u» * trectejuil |i oo 2 *.ic 04 «a* - H Jcex* V‘*tun*|£ H v.*'*ffx uaev hk'A'* v* «kK PI wj j i >KJMr l'j(»4 bvHi Pi V***iaB HrxVc SATURDAY JULY 19,2008 n ♦*> %vi PAftltL j »** V*«* • 12 <AH1U w %c~% mrnkntmmm NmmI Cm • t .m PM 2 Sm Hw « ) Um «M SramwftiE Barbara Adotfi adoffibarbarae veraon.net (540) 987-8682 atie approach to developing our underutilized tourism assets in the county to generate revenue. Thanks once again to Laura Overstreet for bringing travel writers Mary and Bill Burnham to the county in April. Mary has just published an artide, “Get Away Simplify and Relax" in the annual health issue of the Hampton Roads Magazine. The following Rappahannock businesses: Terri Freeborn/ Nature’s Way Day Spa in Sperryville, Teresa Boardwine/Green Comfort Herbal Apothecary, Andy Nichols/Shenandoah Mountain Guides, Shenandoah National Park, Thornton River Grille, Stonewall Abbey and Barbara AdolfV The House on Water Street Getaway House-B&B. The article was accompanied by wonderful photos of Iferri giving a massage to Denise Chandler and Teresa preparing a test of wild foraged foods in her 30-foot yurt. Inspiring f Tfiangfits ' RaiHfyMintJi CONFRONTING DEATH Death is often a topic that people avoid, which makes it all the more difficult to accept. In this respect. Hindu beliefs may have something instructive to offer. Hindus believe in repeated incarnations of the soul that result from the moral law of cause and effect, or "karma”. To halt this neverending cycle of reincarnation. Hindus must free themselves from attachments to material things, including their bodies. To attain this goal, they often meditate on disease and the aging of their bodies, as well as imagine their own deaths. Confronting mortality in this way helps them conquer the illusion of individual human existence. While this approach may not work for every one, it may offer some insight into preparing oneself for death. At MOSER FUNERAL HOME, we will honor your wishes, no matter what your religious beliefs or ethnic traditions. We are here for you whenever you need us. Contact us at (540) 347-3431 We will arrange a confidential meeting and tour of our facility at 233 Broadview Ave.. Warrenton Learn how we have earned a superior reputation. “Our journey has aJuuued: Our feel were almost aw. To that (uid ftrk in Bring s nxtd. Etemin by term " -Emily Dickinson

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 jdatterbuckQtimespapers.com. Please be sure to include a name and telephone number far contact information. Upcoming Events lists individual and/or group community items sponsored by non-profits or for charitable purposes. If you are an individual and/or business and your event is for profit making purposes, there is a foe charged. Please e-mail Stephanie Heflin at AeflinQtimespapers.com or phone her at (540) 347-4222. Food Drive at Gray Ghost Vineyards Throughout the month of July, Gray Ghost is hosting a food drive to benefit tiie Culpeper Food Closet Any food or monetary donation enters you in a drawing for tickets to Gray Ghost’s Holiday Open House! Gray Ghost is located at 14706 Lee Highway in Amissville and can be contacted at 540-9374869. Winery hours: FridaySunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Public House Rktay night BBQ goes uanDoean Jerk Chicken BBQ Shrimp Jamaican Meat Pies “Soul Rolls’* Curried Grilled Vegetables Calypso Com - Roasted Plantain Salad - Rice & Beans and....Red Stripe Bombers. July 10: Farm Show Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend the Cutpeper-MadisonRappahannock (CMR) Farm Show this summer, from Ally 10 to July 14 at the Culpeper Agricultural Enterprises on Route 29 in Culpeper. Guests can tour the bans and see 4~ H members prepare their animals for the 4-H livestock show and sale. Animals include swine, beef, poultry, goat, sheep and more. There are also many family-friendly activities scheduled, such as the cookie eating contest, cupcake decorating, the petting zoo, and enjoying the Little Mr. and Ms. CMR contest. Children and adults who would like to be more involved in the Farm Show should enter an item in the Homemakers building. Entries can include scrapbooks, vegetables, flowers, canned goods, poundcakes. Save 50% discount towards your “G%> & Go” advertising in the paper & our online version, “Cfck&Ga” Plus get FREE Yard Sate Signs. Deadline: Friday 3P.M. C1**+rrrir1re ypiw +*3pjm. Fridmr) Phone 540351.1664 Fax 540351.0121 FauquierClassified@timespapers.com ’ll Fauquier Times-Democrat. Fauquier Weekend, Rappahannock News, Gainesville Times. Culpeper Times woodcrafts, painting, photos and even chiffon cakes. Everyone can find something to enter. To see a complete schedule and to print off entry forms for the Homemakers contests, please go to the CMR website at www.cmrfair.com. Piedmont Softball Association, a girls fastpitch softball league based in Amissville, is sponsoring a fun benefit softball game between its girts and the waitresses of Country Cookin in WarrentonfGame time is 2 p.m. Saturday, July 12, at Ladybug Park on Rt. 211 in Amissville (between Earty Carpet and Mayhugh Store). Admission is $2 or turn in a 2008 meal receipt per person from the Warrenton Country Cookin and get in free. The Ladybug Park concession stand will be open, as well, and offers hamburgers, hotdogs, cold drinks, nachos, cheese fries, and so much more. All proceeds of the day will benefit the girls of PSA. Come out and support the girls of the community, and watch a wacky, action-packed game of softball. For more information, call (540)9374142. Please, no pets. July 12: Open Mic and Drum Circle Open Mic and Drum Circle on July 12 at 7 pm, at Hearthstone School. All ages of performers welcome. For more information call 540-987-9212. July 12,13: Yard sale On Saturday, July 12 and Sunday, July 13, a yard sale will take place on Main Street in Sperryville from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. All proceeds will benefit Hearthstone School. For more information call 540-9879212. July 12,13: Gray Ghost Vineyards 14th Anniversary Celebration Enjoy wine tastings, winery tours, vineyard tours and 2 New Listings of Special Country Properties Richmond Road Castleton On 8 park-like acres, this dramatic contemporary is designed with oik thing in mind - carefree country living. The Carriage House Home complex features abundant gardens, porches, decks and patios, a swimming pool and studkV workshop Soaring great room, gourmet kitchen. 4 bdr. 3.5 bth. office and garage. $989,000 FT Valley Road Madison Situated on 3 acres near Banco, this 3 bdrm. 3 full bth contemporary with full basement boasts picturesque front and backyard taw ns and spacious garage. Impressive living room with hardwood Hoots and Cathedral vaulted ceilings features spectacular panoramic view s of tidds and mountains. $395,000 Walmt Branch, Hintly A lovely cedar sided farm house on 23 wooded and open acres with pasture suitable lor horses and frontage on the Rappahannock Riser. The spacious 3bdr, 4bth home h» a wrap around porch, beautiful stone Replace and mountain views! $689,000 Etlan Road* Etlan If you are looking for stunning mountain views, you must see this 14 acre purvel i>n the scenic buck mad from F-tlan to Sy ria. The pnspeny is wooded and very private with several outstanding building sttes and a 4 bedroom pen. $248,850 Old Hollow Retreat* Sperryville A beautifully designed custom hoinc on 12-wacrrs at the end of a lovely private lane. I he 3 bdr. 2.5 bth home features a gourmet kitchen. large sun tilled living and dining area, library, oI Ikv, equipment hum and a 2 car garage $625,000 Font Spkinos Roads Avussviuk this prime kappuhanmxk pmperly is 21 acres in two U<_\ The land is a series of meadows bordered b\ strong streams and open knolls w ith nxxmlain \ tews liK.hxk.xj is a solid 2 hdrhouse with garage, ideal lor a caretaker 's outage, or weekend home S57V.000 Etian Farm, Etlan Spectacular one-of-a-kind offering with breath taking views (vt Old Rag ;md the Shenandoah Nation^ Park It is 1K7 acres, protected by a scenic easement with lulling pasture, hay fields, deep forest and strong mountain smarms. $2495400. Rot is. Mills Roau, Castllton A magical refuge from city life. 7 acres with frontage on the Covington River ami a heautifulK sited home above the nver. Wonderful open floor pim. screened porch, two private bedroom wings with .idditional guest space in the finished basement. $529,000 Noktii Poes Road, Flint Hill The perfect country pn*>cft} in Rappahannocks premier equestrian area! 55 acres with mountain views. pusmre. forest, river frontage and a pleasant ^ Mr cottage. 25 acres on the river - $3954)00, 30 acres plus cottar - $649,000, Both parcels - $ljlOQjOQO Blossom Lake Lane, Castleton Ihc ideal writer's retreat or artist s studio' The. dean contemporary is perfect fur (hose who want their privacy intemipied only by the sights and sounds of nature. The 25 acre property indudes a kwefy woodland pond. S518JDQ0 live music by the Seth Kibe} Jazz Trio! Experience a Civil Viter campsite and the firing of an operational Civil Viter cannon! 11 am to 5 p.m., $10 per person includes tasting, Gray Ghost logo glass and aR festivities. Barbecue lunch is $10 with 100% of lunch money benefiting the Culpeper Food Closet. Please call tor lunch reservations or bnng a picnic. Gray Ghost is located at 14706 Lee Highway in Amissville and can be contacted at 540-9374869. July 13: Historical Society annual fundraiser The Rappahannock Historical Society invites you to its annual fundraiser, An Afternoon To Die For, on July 13 at The Meadows, home of John and Beverty Sullivan in Little Washington. This event will focus on the importance of historical cemeteries and the celebration of the lives of the Porter and Strother families who once lived there and are buried there. Tickets are on sale at the historical society, by mail, phone or at the door. Prices are $20 in advance, $25 at the door. For more_ information, please cafl 6751163. July 15: RCCA board meeting Community members are invited to attend the July 15 board meeting of the Rappahannock County Conservation Alliance (RCCA). RCCA holds its monthly Board of Directors meeting on the third Tuesday of each month from 530-7 p.m. at the Link in SperryviNe (at the comer of Routes 522 & 211). For more information, call the RCCA office at 9879118. July 16: Ree Clinic Rappahannock Free clinic will be open on July 16. In August the clinic will be open on Aug. 6 and Aug. 20 at the County Health Department on Main Street in Washington. For more information call the Fauquier Free Clinic at 540347-0394. July 17: Quarterly, meeting The Aging Together partnership wilt hold its quarterly meeting to update the community about progress on improving quality of life for older adults. The meeting is July 17 at the Culpeper Library from 930 -1130 am. Topics include updates on regional transportation activities presented by staff of the Regional Commission, RRCSB/AAA, RSVP and VofTran programs; a report on the results of Aging Together’s Volunteer Recruitment Campaign; and feedback from this year’s Community Conversations on Aging. Special guest Ira Doom of Bedford Rides will share information on a volunteer transportation network in his area All interested citizens are invited to attend. For more information call 540-820-6405 or email info@agingtogether.org. July 21: RLEP monthly meeting Meeting begins at 7 p.m., at the Rappahannock County Library. Social time begins at 6:30 p.m. Ail are encouraged to attend to learn more about helping the Rappahannock League for Environmental Protection (RLEP) in its work to sustain and enhance the county’s natural resources and rural character. For more information, go to www.RLEP. org or call (540) 317-1499. July 21: “Super” Soccer Camp Children ages 11-16 can join up for a fun week of soccer training. July 21-July 25, from 9 a.m. -12 p.m., each day at Wakefield Country Day School, Flint HHI. Coaches David Gillis and Richard Hogan will provide instruction in skills, strategy, and field management. Cost of the camp is $80 and preregistration is requested. Meet at 8:30 a.m. on the first day for on site registration. Day campers are invited. Please bring cleats, shinguards, ball, snack, and drink. Forms are available via email, local schools and Rappahannock County Library. Contact Alaina Love Cugnon at alaina-hrx@earthlink.net or Lavonne Adkins at ladkins@embarqmail.com July 21, 22: Reiki I & II Intensive Usui Shiki Ryoho Cost-$300 Kathy J. Edwards, Reiki Master Hearthstone School Rappahannock WeHness CefCafl - 540-967-9272 ext t for registration July 25: Slant and live auction A fundraiser at The Link in Sperryvifle, July 25, from 6-8 pm Spaghetti (inner with sides, silent and live auction, deejay/and/or live music and dancing. All proceeds go to the Marvin Pearson family to support the»r farm and business while he is recuperating from a bum accident Aug. 13: FHVFD annual carnival Flint Hill Volunteer Fire Department win hold its annual carnival Aug. 13-16. Parade will be held on Aug. 15 at 6:45 pm Anyone interested in entering the parade, call 540675-3286 or 540-635-4673 or 540-675-1000. Also still seeking contestants. For more information contact Karen Williams at 540-6354673. _ Aug. 23: Rappahannock Democrats’ yard sale What do you have that speaks to value? Let us knew what you can donate to the area's largest yard sale, the annual event of the Rappahannock County Democrats. Usable, useful items are being collected now for this huge sale at the new location -The Link in Spenryville. We have folks who will come get your items. To arrange a pickup call Barbara Dennis at 540364-2569 or Barbara Adoifi at 540-967-8682. Spay program continues Cats and dogs can be spayed and neutered for approximately one-fourth or one-third the standard cost under a program offered by the Rappahannock Animal Welfare league. The program will continue later this summer or in the fall. For information call the shelter at 540-937-3283 any morning of the week, Sundays included. Online registration lor soccer Online registration has opened for the Rappahannock County Soccer Association's 2008 Fall season. Go online to www.rappsoccer.com and sign your soccer player up for a season filled with fun, soccer education and some friendly competitive games. The RCSA has been around for over 15 years and has always provided a safe environment for your player to enjoy “the Beautiful Game" of soccer. If you child was bom between 08/01/1994 and 07/31/2003, they are eligible to play this coming Fall AND next Spnng(2009). We have been a constant feeder program for the Rappahannock County High School and for area travel programs and win continue to be a strong supporter of healthy and nurturing programs for the children of Raooahannock. Registration runs through August 1. After that, late fees will apply and team designations and uniform sizes cannot be guaranteed. All fees must be paid by August 1 tor online registrations as well or the late fee will apply. The registration fee of $40 has remained the same. Paper registrations will be available via email, RCES and the Library. If you are interested in coaching a team please email to the below address. Please email thirdracer@ earthlink.net if you need a form to mail in your registration. Remember forms must be in no later than August 1, 2008 to guarantee placement on a team. U10 girts travel soccer The VISTA Fire, a rising U10 Girls travel soccer team, is looking for 1-2 additional players for the Fall 2008 season. The Fire practice in Warrenton. Dedicated, talented players looking to be part of a great team atmosphere should contact Dave Wills at 703-624-2227 or www.firesoccer.net U13 Girls Comets looking for players The rising U13 Culpeper Girls Comets of ODSL Division 1 are looking to add a few strong athletic and dedicated players to their roster as they move to 11 v 11 format for the fall 2008 season. The team finished 2nd place in Division 1 U12 playing 8 v 8 and is excited about continuing that momentum. Anyone interested should contact team manager Careen Angel at 540-937-2018.

Rappahannock schools’ honor students By Robert Chappell Superintendent of Schools Rappahannock County High School End of Year “A** Honor Roll 2007-08: 8th Grade — Adam Carter, Tessa Crews, Greg Czekaj, Katharine Hale 9th Grade — Ashley Callaway, Cody Casey, Heather Dommer, Michael Fogle 10th Grade — Brittany Clatterbuck, Daniel Clement, Morgan Cloud, Reed Dove, Ashley Riggleson 11th Grade — Austin Collins, Sarah Smoot 12th Grade — Amanda Bowen, Colleen Daly, Ryan Devine, Kaitlyn Doyle, Travis Jenkins, Osha Kondori, Kyle Settle, Elvira Yanez Rappahannock County High School End of Year “A/B” Honor Roll 2007-08 8th Grade — Amanda Carroll, Hunter Carroll, Samuel Clifton, Austin Cloud, Sierra Hagy, Alexander Harris, Haley Hogan, Caitlin Humbles, Jonathan Letsen, Cullen McCarthy, Jennifer Mello, Andrew Oyster, Candice Rutherford, Samantha Settle, Bryn Sonnett, AnnE Stout, Danielle Williams, Kourtney Yowell . 9th Grade — Triston Blosser, Krystal Burke, Caitlin Diley, Brittani Dodson, Megan Early, Brittany Loebs, Logan McKiernan, John Mills, Lily Nealon, Randi Norman, Morgan Palme, Megan Pullen, Patsy Pullen, Melinda Ramey, Laurel Rothrock, Clarissa Rutherford, Patricia Shak, Kori Smith, Brittany Stephens, Hazel Swindler, Tiffany Wayland, Sarah Wheatley, James White, Emily Williams 10th Grade — Austin Burnett, Tyler Crews, Carly Day, Dylan Dwyer, Brian f\ertig, Matthew Fitzerald, Kevin Goodwin, Brooke Hatcher, Madison Herbert, Amy Jenkins, Christopher Jenkins, John Kennedy, Taylor Light, Aidan McCormick-Demolli, John Mello, Wesley Minder, Steven Nelson, Silas Earl Pace, Krista Riggleson, Claire Stinnett, Tessa Taylor, Brooke Thorpe, Natalie Tupper, Joseph Vickers uin uraae — nyan Benyo, Charles Burke, Emily Carter, Sergio Cordero, Jeremy Diley, Jacob Drake, Megan Edwards, Sarah Elliott, Michael Gallihugh, Nathan Grant, Emma Hathaway, Michael Horton, Maia Lucking, Caroline Massie, Sean Mullan, Amanda Rice, Cody Rinehart, Brittney Ritenour, Justine Rosenbaum, Samantha Schwar, Stephanie Sine, Amanda Smoot, William Southard, Nathan Sparks, Chase Tupper, Arland Welch', Megan Wheatley, Brittany Williams, Donavan Zeh 12th Grade — Elizabeth Blankenship, Jonathan Butler, Steve Clatterbuck, Shenae Copeland, Daniela Edery, . 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R60VMC Regency Brett Boyce 540.229.2470 Cell 540.341 3512 Office www Boyce Lawson com Hippie, Zack Huff, Case Kramer, Caitlin Miller, Tyler Peterson, Kelsa Settle, Jessica Shaw, Trey Swindler, Carolyn Vickers, Samantha White, Allie Yowell ALL A-B: Brittany Dwyer-Atkins, Zack Armor, Peyton Bailey, Jennifer Buono, Patrick Foley, Lauren Frye, Edwin Garcia, Cassandra Harrison, Briana Hill, Matthew James, Matthew Lombardi, Grayson Love, Lyndie Paul, Ashleigh Reina, Felicia Stonecipher, Allison Stuart, (Name withheld at request of parent), Logan Vest, Seth Wayland, Naomi Weingarten, Briana Winkworth, Allie Williams Other school news: Spring athletes recognized by Bull Run District: Boys* Soccer All-District Wifi Sonnett 1st team Jordan Torrance 2nd team Steve Dodson 2nd team Girls’ Soccer Ail-District Brittany Clatterbuck 1st team Elena Kritter 2nd team Baseball All-District Travis Jenkins 1st team Jon Butler 2nd team Chase Tupper 2nd team Softball All-District Amanda Smoot 1st team Crystal Heflin 2nd team Noel Johns 1st team Emily Carter 1st team Laura Caperton 2nd team RCPS Events (subject to change) July — August: July Dates Summer office hours — All locations 8:30 — 4:30. Call for appointment for new student registrations at RCES - 987-8259; RCHS 987-8575 July 10- July 25th - RCHS summer school — 8:30 — 11:30 — No Transportation provided August Dates Summer office hours — All locations 8:30 a.m. — 4:30 p.m. Call for appointment for new student registrations at RCES - 9878259; RCHS 987-8575 August 11-15 — New Employee meetings August 18 - All Employees Report for Continental Breakfast and Convocation Meeting at RCHS 8:30 a m. August 20 - Kindergarten Orientation 6:30 p.m.; 8th Grade Orientation 7 p.m. August 21 - Meet the Teacher Night 2-5 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. August 25 - First Day of School; Office hours on days school is in session: SBO 7 a.m. — 5 p.m.; School Offices 8 a.m. — 4:30 p.m. Commercial Building in center of Little Washington. 85% rented w/long-term tenants. Buy Now for $1.25 Million Value increases after town sewer installed next year!!! True “Handyman Special” (needs work!) 5.35 acres short stroll to Shen. Nat'l Park. Priced to move now at 5299,000 % APPAHANNOCK EAL ESTATE SOURCES BITCH ZINDEL. BROKER. GRI. ABR hiitchWrapprc.ilcst.uci.om Buyer reprcsenUluut <mee IQS'* TRISH BARTHOLOMEW. RE ALTOR than ICffcanhlink.nct RappahannockRealLstateResources.com 540.675.1190 Hidden Valley Farm, Etlan Elegant 5,600 square foot 1860s manor house completely renovated and expanded in 1991. 4 bedrooms, 4.3 baths, 6 fireplaces, bams, cottage, and other outbuildings. 158 acres of fenced pasture, woodlands, ponds, and beautiful vallev views. $3,200,000 Anita Sisncy 703-97V1987 Alan Zuschlag 540-270-8150 Bear Haven, Sperryville, VA Panoramic views abound from thus > bedroom 2 hath contemporarv home on s2 pm-ate acres. Numerous decks. Hot tub. Extensive landscaping. Large kitchen with breakfast bar. Dining room with large open fireplace. Convementh located just outside the town of Sperryvilie. Inspirational views of Shenandoah National Park! $!>40,l«)0. Amy Timbers 540-987-8668 Tiger Valley, Washington I •his delightful 6 acre parcel has frontage on the Rush River and affords lovely views of tlx- surrounding countryside. Approved for a 4 bedroom residence, this property us located within easy walking distance of the town of Little Washington and its numerous gaDenes and theaters. S34"000. Howie Swaim 540-522-3921 Lantern Lane, Amissville Wonderful home on 10 open acres. Presently a tiding vacation bed and breakfast. First floor master suite, 3 bedrooms upstairs each with oath, large bright kitchen &’separate office. Center aisle bam has ! I stalls, bav storage, heated racbootn \ laundrv center, ( lose promixinnu to to a vinery ot hunts. Blue Ridge \ teres Lynn Wdcv 540-253-7441 KttSrlR Rl N RhTRtAT, WASHINGTON, VA Superb iies.1^1 brings rhe outdoors m from i vnt direction with virus of fields. forests. mb the Blue Ridge. Tins serene and calming ' bedroom. 2 .bath house on 53 acres is the perfect weekend escape. 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Obituaries Henry B. Brown Native ofWoodville Henry Bruce Brown, 79, of Woodville died Saturday, July 5, at his residence. He was bom September 27, 1928 in Woodville to the late Henry Aldridge Brown and Chloe Merle Brown. Mr. Brown attended Sperryville Elementary School as a child. He was inducted into the Army/Air Force in November, 1946, and honorably discharged in November, 1949 with the rank of corporal. He then continued his life’s adventures as a loyal employee of the Holsum Bread Company, retiring after 25 years of service. After that he continued his love of farming by managing Natalie Emery’s farm. He is a member of Thornton Gap Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Evelyn Marie “Satch” Brown and three children, Robert Bruce “Buck” Brown, Lawrence William “Skizicks” Brown and Tanya Gail “Monkey” Bass. Additional survivors include five grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, a sister, Bonnie H. Brown, and a host of other relatives and friends. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a brother, Ralph Wayne Brown. A funeral service was held on July 8 at Found and Sons Chapel with the Rev. John Burke officiating. Interment was followed in Sperryville Cemetery. Laura M. Montgomery Native ofAmissville Laura Maize Montgomery, 87, of Warrenton, formerly of Orange, Calif, died on July 3, at Fauquier Hospital in Warrenton. She was bom in Amissville, on Sept. 20, 1920, daughter of Clarence W. and Mary Sours Clciud. Mrs. Montgomery enjoyed playing cards, bingo and knitting. Survivors include two children, Thomas B. Montgomery of Divide, Colo., Jennifer J. Ringler of Murrieta, Calif., and a brother, Leon J. Cloud of Spotsylvania, Va. Additional survivors include three sisters, Clarice Lillard, Berryville, Va., Hilma Walker, Waldorf, Md., Lois J. Sours, Warrenton and three grandchildren Mrs. Montgomery was preceded in death by her parents and a daughter, Pamela S. Matchette. Memorial services were held July 9 at Moser Funeral Home, Warrenton. Interment was followed in Warrenton Cemetery. The family requests that memorials be made to Moser Funeral Home. Religious Notes Fellowship Assembly of God, located at 15 Many Lane, Washington, has scheduled Vacation Bible School from Monday, July 14 through Friday, July 18, from 9:30 a.m. until 11 a.m. each day. This year's theme will be Son Harvest County Fair: Growing the Fruit of the Spirit. All children are invited to attend. Stories, songs, games, crafts, prizes, and lots of friends will all be part of the excitement. For more information on activities or transportation, you may call the church at (540) 987-8230. Macedonia Baptist Church, Flint Hill is celebrating its 143rd anniversary. Church revivals will run from July 16-18 starting at 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, July 16 with Rev. Dr. Donald Reid , pastor of the Mt. Paran . Baptist Church, choir and congregation, Linden, Va. On Thursday, July 17 Rev. James L. McCray, Jr., pastor of the Little Zion Baptist Church, choir and congregation, Nokesville, Va., Neill preach. On Friday, July 18 Rev. Ranald White, pastor of the Williams Chapel C. M. E. Church, choir and congregation, Front Royal will preach. Homecoming is Sunday, July 20 at 11 a.m. with Rev. Dr. Donald Simpkins, pastor of Macedonia Baptist Church, Flint Hill. Lunch will be served at 1 p.m., in the dining hall. For the 3 p.m. service, Rev. Samuel Barnhart, pastor of the Second Baptist Church, Falls Church, Va., will preach. His church family will accompany him. Pastor John K. Burke, of the Gid Brown Bible Baptist Church, Washington, invites everyone to join them in their revival starting Sunday, July 20 at 10 a.m., through Friday, July 25. Sunday morning worship is at 11 a.m. and Sunday evening at 6 o’clock. During the week, services begin at 7:30 p.m. The guest speaker will be Mark Rodgers from Fairbanks, Alaska. Special singing each evening. The 97th annual session of the Church School Convention of the Wayland Blue Ridge Baptist Association, Inc., will be held at the First Baptist Church, Washington. The Rev. Dr. Wendell R. Grant is Pastor. The session will convene on Thursday, July 17 with registration at 8:45 a.m. and the session at 9:30 a.m. Home and land transfers These Rappahannock County home and land transfers were recorded in the Rappahannock County Circuit Court clerk’s office between June 27 and July 3. To find transfers in other Northern Virginia counties, visit www.timespapers.com. Stonewall District Robert Stanley Wharton and others to Virginia Darlene Compton and husband, 1 acre, deed of gift, tax map 40-43 Ray T. Compton and wife to Brian Thomas Compton, 2.1515 acres, deed of gift, tax map 40-43B Wakefield District Barbara M. Hamilton and others to Corey Voorhies and wife, .407 acre, $180,000, tax map 13-51A d for burn victim Marvin Pearson Castleton resident Marvin Pearson received severe bums from an accident during a controlled bum at his home May 31. Since that time he has been unable JL to work and his wife has had to leave her job to tend to her husband and children. In the meantime a fund has been set up for anyone wishing to lend a helping hand: Marvin Pearson Fund ATT: Retail at Fauquier National Bank P.O. Box 561 Warrenton, VA. 20188 Silent auction of house to benefit nonprofit center By Jed Duvall Special to the Rappahannock News It is a three-bedroom house with two full baths and it is go in# on the auction block July 18 with a minimum bid of $8,000. That is not a misprint: eight thousand dollars minimum bid for a house that is 1,248 square feet, in excellent condition, with a nice kitchen and a new roof The 13 year-old house has been donated to the Rappahannock Nonprofit Center by a generous member of the community to assist the center's fund-raising efforts. The winning bidder will need to move the house, and will have two and a half months to complete the move—until the Mid of September. Moving the house Two different moving companies in the area have independently estimated, roughly, that a local move would cost approximately $10,000. Besides a piece of land to put the house on, bidders need a certified check, or cash, in the amount of $5,000. Sealed bids will be accept Photo courtesy of Jan Makela UP FOR BIDS: This three-bedroom house in Woodvitle is being auctioned to raise money for the Nonprofit Center at The Link in Sperryville. Minimum bid is $8,000. 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ADS WORK Call 888-351-1660 SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE S SALE OF VALUABLE REAL PROPERTY RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY, VIRGINIA ADDRESS: 1178* Lee Highway, SperryviHe, Virginia 22740 In execution of a Deed of Trust dated 30 December 2005 and of record as Instrument #05-0002504 among the land records in the Clerk s Office of the Circuit Court of Rappahannock County, Virginia, securing a promissory note in the original principal amount of $289,552.54, default having been made in the payment of the note secured thereby and other terms and conditions thereof, the undersigned Substitute Trustee, will on Friday the t8th day of July, 2008 at 9:00 A.M. (EDT) offer for sale at public auction at the front steps of the Courthouse of the Circuit Court of Rappahannock County, Virginia, 250 Gay Street, Washington, Virginia the following improved parcel of land and improvements located at 11784 Lee Highway, Sperryvtlle, Virginia 22740 and more particularly descnbed as follows: ALL that certain lot or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in Piedmont Magisterial District, Rappahannock County, Virginia, on the south side of U.S, Route 211, more particularly described as Tract 2 containing 0.264 acres, as the shown on a plat of survey by William P. Gimbel, LS, dated November 6, 1989 and recorded amongst the land records in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of Rappahannock County, Virginia, in Rat Book A, at page 80. AND BEING the same and identical real property acquired by Elizabeth Wheeler by deed from Jeff Green dated and recorded December 30,2005 among the aforesaid land records as instrument No. 05-0002503. (hereinafter “the Property”). Reference is hereby made to all of the foregoing deeds and to the references therein contained for a more complete and accurate description of the Property. Tax Map Reference No. 38-31L TERMS OF SALE: Noteholder reserves the right to bid on the Property. A bidders deposit of $25,000.00 in certified funds payable to David L Konick, Trustee will be requItWfhsm the highest bidder before the bid is accepted. To qualify to bid, each bidder must exhibit certified funds tor bidders deposit prior to the auction. The balance of the successful bid shall be paid in certified funds at settlement within fifteen (15) days from the date of sale, provided that the Trustee may extend the date for settlement for good cause Purchaser s failure to proceed to settlement within 15 days or on such date as agreed by the Trustee shall be deemed a default by the Purchaser and shall result in the forfeiture of the deposit to the Trustee in payment of fees and costs. Conveyance of title will be by Trustee s Special Warranty Deed. The property will be sold AS IS with no representation or warranty as to the physical condition of the property or its improvements or the use thereof. The fees and cents of the Trustee. Grantor's Tax, delinquent and pro rata real estate taxes shall be paid from the sale proceeds. All other costs and recording fees shall be paid by the Purchaser. GIVEN under my hand this 23rd day of June 2008. David L Konick, Substitute Trustee FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: David L Konick, Esquire VSB No. 17495 THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT P O. Box 57 A DEBT, AND ALL INFORMATION Washington. VA 22747 WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE (540) 937-5067 dlkonick@earthllnli.net ORDER OF PUBLICATION VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF RAPPAHANNOCK IN RE: THE W G. GEARING TESTAMENTARY TRUST PNC BANK. N. A* Trustee v. Civil No. CL08000061-00 TIFFANY BERRYMAN, JENNIFER A. BLACKER. JAMES R. CARTER. JENNIFER A. EWING. JASON FREELEY, TRAVIS KLINE, BEAU P. LETARD, RYAN B. McDANNEL, AMANDA R. REED. DEREK a TAPSCOTT, ATTORNEY GENERAL OF VIRGINIA, and PARTIES UNKNOWN. Respondents. ORDER OF PUBLICATION The object of the above-styled proceeding is to merge The W G. Dealing Testamentary Trust (the “Deanng Trust"), a chantable trust for tne advancement of education, into the J. S. Cooley Testamentary Trust, another charitable trust having the same trustee and the same chantable purpose. It appeanng by an affidavit filed pursuant to § 8.01-316 of the t950 Code of Virginia, as amended, (the “Code") that this order is required by Code § 55-542.06 for the purpose of notifying the public at large (i.e., parties unknown) of the forgoing proceedings; and that this order be published once a week for three consecutive weeks pnor to any hearing or tnal in a paper of general circulation in the county or city of the Dealing Trust s principal place of administration and where any affected real estate of the trust is located. The purpose or mis nonce is soieiy to mane me puoiic aware or me nature or the aforesaid proceedings, the remedy being sought therein, and the opportunity to share their views in regard thereto with the Commonwealth s Attorney General by contacting Donald R. Fer quson. Esq., Senior Assistant Attorney General, Office of the Attorney General, 900 East Main Street. Richmond. Virginia 23219 It is therefore ORDERED that the views of the general public be made known to the Commonwealth s Attorney General on or oefore the 20th day of August 2008. so that thereafter he may dc what is necessary to protect the interests of the public at large at any heanng or tnal on this matter. And, it is further ORDERED that this order be published once a week for three consecutive weens m the The Rappahannock News, a newspaper of general circulation m the County of Rappahannock, Virginia; that a copy of this order oe posted at the front door of the courthouse wherein this court is held; and that a copy of this order be mailed to the Commonwealth s Attorney General at the above address. Diane Bruce Clerk of the Circuit Court I ASK FOR THIS: Stephen L. Jerome. Esq. (VSB # 44904) LAWSON AND SILEK, P.t.C. 43 Chester Street PO Box 602 Front Royal, Virginia 22630 Telephone: (540)635-9415 Fax: (540) 635-9421 Counsel for Trustee PNC Bank. N. A. Maritham. Ig 1BH, beautiful mtn views. LR OH, Kit. WtC, W/0, Elec water & sewer indd $ 7 a 0 / m o . 540-635-9276 Mi d dl eb u ra/Tha Plains. Smil bam apt. $825mo + utils. 540/687-6763 or b r e v n o v @ starpawer.net. Werrenton-peecetul mtn side 1BH. pvt ent. w/d. 3mi to town. 7mi to 66. $850/ma no sfnkg/pets. Dep & refs. (540)347-0073 2 BR, 1 BA home. Close to Middleburg and Purcellville. Finsihed basement. 2 decks & patio. $1150. Also avail, pasture 6 bam for add. $250. 540-554-8563. ALDIE. nestled in wooded setting, 2BR. 2BA. cottage, all appls. elect heat pump. SI375/mo MIDDLEBURG. 4BR. 3.5BA. 2-FPs. 2 car gar. fresh paint, farm setting, $1975/ mo HAMILTON. Silo Cottage, charming, upscale. 2BR. 2BA. tranquil farm setting. Short term or monthmonth. SI 700/mo *Ref.& credit ck req. Cathy Bernache. Thomas & Talbot Real Estate 549 424-70** Times Community Newspapers AOS WORK Call 888-351-1660 APAITMINTS 1 and 2 bedroom apartment homes for Active Seniors 55 and better! 1 Bedroom $699 * 2 $835 ? * Full si/e washer & dryer in each apartment • • Beautiful aunty ard w/garden spaces for residents Convenient Location » Active activity calendar 115 Manor Court, Warrcnlon. VA 20IHf» 540-341-8299 1ST Amissville: Lake front contemporary 20 mins from Warrenton. 2BR 2BA, brand new! $11507 mo. Pets considered. Owner/agent 540-675-4901. See photos at WWW. sherry snyder. con. Beaieton Area 3BR, 2BA, LR, DR, FR, Kitch, rear deck, 2 ac. $1590/mo. DC Side Colonial 4BR, 2.5BA, Sunroom. garg, $1850/mo. DC Side Small Cottage 1 br, t ba prv loc. $1100/mo North Rock 2br, 3ba, den, rec rm. $1575/mo Need credit report & references. Anne Hall, Long & Foster (540)341-3538 BRAND NEW Luxury Condos, conveniently located near Warrenton from $900/ month. Call (540)439-9846 Charming home in well est. neighborhood. Single level. Park like setting on 1 ac w< 3br 1ba. Irg eat in kit. LR & spacious bonus rm Pnv. & quiet on cul-desac. DC side of Warrenton No pets $ 1 5 0 0 mo 540-270-4885 Cozy cottage. 5 acs. off acenie road, barn, 3 paddocks, Z horses allowed. $1 900/mo (540)272-3719 Call Ybur Rep TODAY 888-351-1660 SPECIAL COMMISSIONER S SALE OF VALUABLE REAL ESTATE NEAR AMISSVILLE RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY, VIRGINIA ADDRESS: 140 Hinsons Ford Road, Amissville, Virginia In conformity with Virginia Code §8.01-462 and in execution of an Order entered on June 20, 2008 in Case No. 08-26 styled Phillip D. Herzig d/b/a “Virginia Fence & Farm," Plaintiff, vs. Jonnie Sue Hicks and Miriam L. White, et at. Defendants, now pending in the Circuit Court of Rappahannock County. Virginia authonzing and directing me so to do, the undersigned Special Commissioner will offer for sale at public auction on Friday the 18th day of July 2008 at 9:30 A.M. on the front steps of the Courthouse Building, 250 Gay Street. Washington, Virginia the following improved parcel of land located at 140 Hinsons Ford Road. Amissville. Virginia 20106 and more particularly descnbed as follows: All that certain tract or parcel of land with improvements thereon, lying and being situate in Jackson Magistenal Distnct of Rappahannock County, Virginia, and containing v- 9.5057 acres according to a plat and survey dated July 20. 2005 made by David M. Furstenau. CLS, the street address of which is 140 Hinsons Ford Road. Amissville. Virginia, 20106 and also known as Rappahannock Co. Tax Map Reference No. 32-<3)-A (hereinafter the Subiect Property"). The Subject Property is improved by a single-family residence and appurtenant outbuildings, currently has an assessed value, according to the Commissioner of Revenue for Rappahannock County. Virginia, of $592,800.00 and is more particularly described in a deed recorded among the land records of the Clerk s Office of the Circuit Court of Rappahannock County. Virginia in Instrument no 05-1901 and in Deed Book 144 at page 324 recorded among the aforesaid land records to which reference is hereby made and to the references therein contained for a more accurate and complete metes and bounds description of the Subject Property and the chain of title thereto. Rappahannock County Tax Map No. 32-<3}-A TERMS OF SALE: A deposit of $25,000.00 in cash or certified funds payable to DAVID L. KONICK, Special Commissioner, will be required from the highest bidder before any bid is accepted if you do not bring a certified funds for the deposit to the sale, you cannot bid no exceptions NOTICE: THIS SALE IS SUBJECT TO CONFIRMATION AFTER THE SALE BY THE CIRCUIT COURT OF RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY. If tor any reason whatsoever the sale is not confirmed, the deposit will be cheerfully returned to the high bidder. Upon confirmation of the sale, the balance of the successful bid shall be paid in certified funds at settlement within thirty (30) days from the date of entry of an Oder approving the sale; provided that the Special Commissioner may. m his discretion, extend the date for settlement for good cause Purchaser s failure to proceed to settlement within said 30 days or on such date as agreed by the Special Commissioner shall be deemed a default by the Purchaser and shall result in the forfeiture of the deposit to the Special Commissioner in payment of fees and costs. Conveyance of title at settlement shall be by Special Warranty Deed, i.e , without English Covenants of Title or any other warranty as to the marketability or insurability of title. The property will be sold and all bidders agree to purchase the Subiect Property AS IS" with absolutely no representations or warranty of any nature whatsoever by the Special Commissioner or any other person as to the physical condition of either the real property or of any improvements thereon or any appurtenances thereunto appertaining or with respect to the use to which the Subiect Property lawfully may be put under any applicable zoning and subdivision regulations or other applicable local, state or federal laws, regulations and ordmances. NOTICE: As noted on the hereinabove referenced plat of survey, all or a portion of this lot appears to be located in an HUD FLOOD ZONE C. area of minimal flooding, as scaled on Firm Map #510128-0015B (Aug 1984) The fees and costs of the Special Commissioner, Grantor s Tax, any delinquent and pro rata real estate taxes to the date of sale shall be paid from the sale proceeds All other costs and recording fees shall be paid by the Purchaser at Settlement. DAVID L. KONICK SPECIAL COMMMISStONER CIRCUIT COURT OF RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: David L Konick. Esquire PO Box 57 Washington. VA 22747 (540) 937-5067 <flkonick@earthMnk.net Culpeper/ Fauquier starting at $500 540-347-1505 or ^www-otafsen.com FLETCHER RENTAL PROPERTIES 292 Broadview \ve 540-347-7B55 * 3BR home w/ attached garg. walking distance of Fauquier High <» $d50/mo. Owner/ Agent !// homes owned d managed by us Rlnt HflUBH detached duplex, private & secluded. Furnished or unturn. $775/mo +e(e. (540)522-4696 Flint Hill: 3BR t 5BA duplex w/mntn views, gas heat AvI now. $900/ mo * S D\ Call (540)635-5600 Rlnt HMI, 6 BR 5.5 bath home on 30 acres. 3 car garage S2000 per month. Avail immed. 812-344-5074 Front Royal. 3br. 2ba on 1 ac. Vaulted Ceilings. Irg wood stove & Irg deck. $1500/ mo » dep. 540-550-3825 Front Royai, 3br. 2ba on 1 ac. Vaulted Ceilings. Irg wood stove & Irg deck. $1500. mo * dep. 540-550-3825 In Town of Warrenton, 3BR. 2BA, nice home & yard. $1550 month (540)222-3385 Jeffersonton, 2500 sq ft 3BR. 2BA. CAC. brick rambler ig deck. 2 car g a r g 3 a c s 15401937 6128 Linden-Brand New 2BR. 'BA. quiet setting, grt commuter loc. 5mms to 66 $875. mo (540)635-6911 Luray. Cozy 3br 2ba on 2 acs. Fin walkout ' bsmt. FP S1000.ma ■* dep sec 8 ok. 540-439-9899 Newly remodeled 2BR, 1BA. cottage in village ot Sperryville. gas heat. AC refrig. W D $995 month (540)675-9921 Newly remodeled 2 BR home 412 Second St. Luray. V A $700, mo •plus $700 sec dep. No pets. (540)743-7744 Rappahannock Co: Almost new contemporary w/ mountain views and 3 decks. 2 Master BR s, 2 BA, full w o bsmt. Wood floors, cathedral ceiling, large loft, heat pump.CAC. gas FP Easy access to Route 66. $1200/ mo. Owner agent. See pnotos at www sherrysnyder. com or call 540-675-4901 . Pets considered. renovated 3br, Tbst CAGHeat. W/D. Irg deck on babbling brooke. $900/mo' 540-219-8302 Rapp k County j48h, 48A in village 1500/mo j2BR, 2BA in village w/ Ig yard, mowing incld. $110Q/mo. >2BR, 2BA mobile home. $600/mo s2BR. 1.5BA restored lag cabin $1200/mo 54<Wr7W8«3 Rant wt apt. Horse prop. No. Culpeper. 3BR. 2BA 9.98 acs. 36x40 barn w/ elec & hat water, fenced. $1700/ mo. (5401937-7390 Wawnton Condo: 3BR 2 BA, W/D, $1100/mo Jan Wilcox 540-878-1422 RE/MAX Regency jan wilcox@ remax. com info Washington VA. - ibr log cabin, furnished, elect heat, wood stove, a/c. no pets. $60Q/mo + dep. Ret's & cred ck. 540-675-3627. FREE CREDIT REPORT IF APPROVED 2BR TH in Bealeton, VA. Tile, hardwood & carpet flooring. CAC, full size W/D, garbage disposal, patio, back yard & private attached storage shed. $820 rent* includes sewer, trash removal & private wells. NO PETS. Secunty deposit & credit check. Call (540) 341-2806 for application, leave . daytime phone number.’some restrictions apply MARSHALL, TH end unit, 3BR, 2BA, freshly painted, new carpet, W/D, all appls, $1050/mo. avail. NOW.ONLY minutes to I66! 571-277-6323, 540-364-2361 Page-Brooke Village Town-homes 1 & 2 BR s Available 703-777-1948 Only ttiose with good credit need apply TH and unit, Marshall. Mauzy Sq., 2BR, 2BA. newly painted A new carpet, beautiful, Ig. fenced side Sdeck, eat-in. No pats. $1100/mo. Must see to appreciate! Lanlo rd helps to pay water/sewer. 571-277-6323, 540-364-2361 WAHRENTOM 267 Amber Circle. Huge 3020sqft. almost new 4BR, 3.5BA, FP, garage, finish bsmt, rec rm, laundry rm, $1795/ ma+ dap. Pets considered. Rt 29 S to L an Blackwell, L on Walker to R. on Academy to R on Amber. Anne Spaith Owner/ Agent REMAX Distinctive 703-946-1338 Warrenton In-Town Bear Wallow. 3BR, 2.5BA TH, walk-ln closet, D/W, W/D, FP, fenced back yard, walk to shops. Sec Dep. $1150/mo. Avail mid Aug / 1st Sept. 540.222.8629 High Visability Office Space on Route 211. All or part of the building. Call owner to discuss your needs. 551 Frost Ave. 540-349-2665 Immediate availability IMddleburg- Office Space lor Lease 1000sf-$2700/m. NewBuikJ out. Fronts Rt. 50/Wasltmgton St Business Distnct Call 571-233-7107 NEW BALTIMORE 1,000 sq. ft. of ground level office/ commercial space on Rt. 29, plentiful parking at the door. Tenant pays utilities, pro-ratea share of real est. taxes. $1.000/mo. HENLEY MGMT REALTY 540-341-4350 Classified Ads Work Call 888-351 1660 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 Rappahan nock County. Virginia, will hold a public heanng on Monday. August 4, 2008 at 7:00pm in the Courthouse in Washington. Virginia, in order to consider the following applications: SE 08-06-01 Clyde Koral. dba Jordan River Farm Inc., owner of 328.6 acres located at 6 Shiloh Lane. Huntly (Tax Map 14, Parcel 3, zoned A-Agricultural, Wakefield District), desires a Special Exception permit to operate a conference center or resort for the purpose of holding weddings, receptions, private parties, corporate meetings, and other such events from mid-September through October; for a total of 12 events per year. Mr. Koral will be limiting the number of guests to no more than 200 no more than three (3) times per year, with no more than 100 guests the remaining nine (9) times. Overnight accommodations will be limited to eight (8) guests. There will be no amplified music after 11.00pm. Exception allowed pursuant to Coda Section 170-360 of the Rappahannock County Code, with additional standards under Code Section 170-65N. SE 08-06-02 The Playhouse Corporation, by Douglas K. Baumgardner. Ot Counsel, owner of 184.89 acres (Tax Map 41. Parcel 23. zoned A-Agricultural. Stonewall-Hawthorne District), desire a Special Exception permit under ‘ Carnival, Held party, fair, show or music festival, for profit, temporary" to be known as the Castleton Festival, which event will take place July 3-19. 2009 with comparable annual July and August periods not to exceed 25 days per year thereafter. The Festival will involve a performance venue and rehearsal space, will enable visitors to attend multiple theatrical and musical programs, and will involve only the use of existing structures. The number of guests attending performances will not exceed 200 persons at a given time. The existing barn and silo will be renovated, while maintaining its farm-building appearance. Use allowed pursuant to Code Section 170-36H of the Rappahannock County Code, with additional standards under Code Section 170-69E A cooy ot the foregoing applications are on file at the Zoning Office m Washington. Virginia, and are available for public mspec tion. Monday through Fnday. 8 30am to 4.30pm Said applications wll be presented to the Rappahannock County Planning Commis sion at their regular meeting on Wednesday, July 16, 2008 at 7:30pm at the Rappahannock County Courthouse tor such rec ommendation as the Commission may wish to make pursuar to Section 170-55. if any The above-named applicants, adjacent property owners, and any other parties desmng to be heard should oe Dresent at sa>d meeting or should address their written com -nents to the Board of Supervisors, c o PO Box 519. Washington V rgm.a 22~4~, in advance thereof By John W McCarthy Zoning Administrate' New Baltimore: Finished office space, basic to executive, many configurations from 1 office up to 3.878 sqft Parking 4 condo fees included. Priced below market. Immed occup. Onr/agnt 540-675-4901 or slterry@ sherry snyder. com Office space Warrenton for- lease or sale, from 600 to 5400 sq ft. Available immediatty, $18 to $25 sq ft. new and nearly new. contact: Charlie Ebbets Long and Foster 540-341-3547 Charles, ebbetsta) longandfoster. com On the beach Kill Devil Hills. NC. @ IMP 5.5. w w w ouferbanksrerrtals. com. click KD’7A or B Chantilly, VA, 3br 2ba. brand new SFH. 1.9004- sf. $139,900. FF CO schools, parking for 3 cars, all new appliances, community pool/fitness center. Call Apnl 703-378-8992. Culpeper, Richanlsville area. 8 acre lot. conventional perc. paved road frontage. $t25K 1540)4394431 H=^) FREE MLS SEARCH All Northern VA Listings Official NovaMLS. com Manassas, VA 2.8 acs. must see, park like setting. 4BR, 2.5BA, colonial. Huge 2 car garage, circular dnve. Remodeled. $497,900. Only 3 mm to Rt 28. 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OFA, CERF. champ American lines, farm rased w/ children, hlth guar. 540-888-4868 Barn Cats: All vet checked, will deliver. Tame kittens and cats, pups and dogs, need temporary/ permanent homes: Call 202-244-2866 or To*free 1-877-225-7935. FOB FBEE Excavating Service & Free Fill Dirt. Call 571-233-4980 Free FtN dirt Haymarket VA, 703-628-7989 Kittens: Black/white splash on chest. Females. free to good home only. Utter box trained. Bluemont. Call before 9pm 540554-8763. SEEKING FARMER TO COLLECT FREE BULK DATED NEWSPAPERS WEEKLY Approx. 500 lbs. Contact: Joe @ 540-347-4222 jshistler@ timespapers.com SEEKING FARMER TO COLLECT FREE BULK DATED NEWSPAPERS WEEKLY Approx. 500 lbs. Contact: Joe @ 540-347-4222 jshistler@ bmespapers.com SeaMny cMM care for 3 yr akt PT. rive out. Must have rets & transportation (540)533-6184 LANDSCAPING TREE WORK MOWING 54*-W7-«m Request tor Bids on RCES Modular Unit #2 Roof Repair The Rappahannock County School Board is accepting sealed bids (no faxes) for materials and labor to repair the shingle roof on Modular Unit #2 including replacement of sections of shingles, facia board, and Witter as needed. Bid packets may be obtained from the School Board Office at 6 Schoolhouse Road. Washington, VA 22747. Contractors will be required to provide evidence of a license and necessary insurance. The Rappahannock County School Board does not discriminate against any bidder an any basis. Sealed bids must be received at the above address by Thursday, July t7, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. Your Ad Could be HERE Call Today 860-3511660 pies. Boys 4 Girts°avT For more into call 703-771-7853. COMMERCIAL CARPENTERS T o a I s A transportation a must. Top pay for top people. Must be US Citizen. Far interview call: 540-347-0237 r*-ii-r — » — - _ > rmmt mhi nwmyn in Waiting Teems needed for MD & VA s largest seit storage company. Benefits indude $t3.00 to $13.50 hourly rale, based on experience & location, incentive compensation plan, company paid medical. 40IK plan with match, pd. vac/sicti leave. Previous storage experience not necessary, retail exp. is required bilingual helpful. Apply on-line at www.ezstoraae.com or call Angela @ 877-GO STORE (877-467-8673) ext. 13034 ocragT cuflppcDC ^cunci anurrcna needed - For Store Evaluations. Set paid to shop & rate local stores, restaurants & theaters. Rex Mrs. Training Prov. t -800585-9024 ext. 6770 TREE CUMBER Experienced in both climbing, pruning & removal skills. Drivers license necessary. CDL a plus. Excellent pay tor right individual. Please call: 540-E75-2530 Your AD Could BE HERE 888-351-166Q Chief Financial Officer A $30 million dollar manufacturing firm with multiple locations headquartered in rural Northern Virginia 40 minutes SW of DC, is seeking a Chief Financial Officer. This is a hands on, high level position which requires extensive experience in the management of the financial function for a publicly traded company. Proven accomplishments in SEC reporting, along with supervising an Accounting Department required. This is a challenging & rewarding position. Competitive benefits package includes medical, dental & vision insurance, 4Q1k, profit shanng, & stock options. Qualified candidates send resume along with salary requirements to: Smith-Midland Corporation P.Q. Box 300; Midland, VA 22728 Fax: 540-439-1627 carears@smlthmidland.cwn Gainesville Health & Rehabilitation Center is now hiring: FT, PT and PRN CNA Positions Shifts: 6am-2pm, 2pm-10pm, 10pm- 6am Pl»w> contact Michael San Juan at 571-248.6100 ext 207 Practice Manager Medical Office Busy Family Practice in Fauquier County seeks FT Manager with college degree, management expenence. knowledge of managed care, contract negotiation, and NextGen/EMR systems. Responsibilities include budgeting, hiring, training, HR, managed care contracts, payroll and marketing. Salary commensurate with expenence. Benefits. Fax resume to 540-439-8797; attn: Or. King Culpeper Health & Rehabilitation Center LPN's / CNA s EXCELLENT STARTING RATES!! ALL SHIFTS Apply in Person or Fax Resume to: 602 Madison Road Culpeper Va 22701 Phone: 540-825-2884 Fax: 540-829-0238 wwvK.mfa.net EOE, Drug Free Workplace WARRENTON OVERLOOK HEALTH & REHABILITATION CENTER A 115 bed Skilled Long Term Care Facility has the following employment opportunities available: ♦ CHARGE NURSE - LPN/RN 11PM-7AM ♦ MDS COORDINATOR ♦ MEDICAL RECORDS COORDINATOR * CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT 3PM-11PM We offer flexible scheduling, competitive wages, bonuses, differentials, holiday pay. PTO. health, vision, dental and life insurance, medical treatment discounts, STD, LTD, tuition reimbursement, educational opportunities, retirement plan, credit union membership, caring supportive staff and much more. For more information please contact HR at: 360 Hospital Dr; Warrenton, VA 20186 Phone (540)316-5479 / Fax (540)316-5392 taylorc @1 auc|u ierhospital.org Corvette. 1985, nw paint, tires, a interior, new Targa top. current inspection. $17,900 (540)364-9613 00 Chewy Impata. axe cond. loaded w; all pwr. Son m Iraq. Must sell, -grt MPG. $6000/oba §40-547-1788 04 PonMec Grand AM. 75K mts. Loaded. aH power. Silver. $9000. 540-788-1051 07 Silver Honda Accord. 19K mis. 28 mpg, c»h seats, loaded. S16.50Q. 540-439-3537 OT Silver Honda Accord 19K mis. 28 mpg. clth seats, loaded. $16,500. 540-439-3537 07 SUBARU Forrester XT Sport Limtted 29K. loaded, sun rt. excel cond. $22K/oba. (540)439-2513 1998 BMW Z3 Blk Corn. 5-spd. AC. Exc. Cond $9,500 o b a . (540)635-9520 1996 Cadillac deVille 4dr sedan. 77K, 1 owner. |ust had major service, light gray, Ithr seats, perfect cond $6500/obo. Call Stanley 540-229-7808 2004 Dodge Bumblebee Slack. RAM 1500. 4x4. 47k. Urre-X liner, new tires $1 5,700. 301 834-4330 2007 Ibyota Camry Hybnd exc cond. burgundy. Ithr pkg, fully equip. 44K mis. $29K/ obo. (540)635-9520 96 Nissan Maxima GLE. blk/beige. Auto. Lthr. Bose sound, all pwr. One owner. Clean Carfax. 175k miles. $3995. 540-272-1415 AAA Ftse junto car removal. mil pay cash tor some. Call Roger. 540-538-5610 MW 320L 1981 Good driving condition. New tires, $1000 703-737-6579. Chrysler Cirrus. LXi. white 4 dr sedan. 154.400 mis. grey Ithr. all pwr. CO. great cond. $4,000. (540)439-6868 Chrysler Cirrus. LXi, white 4 dr sedan. 154.400 mis. grey Ithr. all pwr. CO. great cond. $4000. (540)439-8868 Corvette 33. 66K mis. $15K, offer. Warrenton Lakes. 703-675-6594 cell. Corvette '93. 66K mis. $15Koffer Warrenton Lakes. 703-675-6594 CORVETTES WANTED, any yes. any condition. cash buyer. (800)369-6148 Ford 2002 Taures; 4dr. t owner, very good cond. 82K miles. $4,850. 540-338-4267 JEEP- 2002 4WD Liberty SUV Power steering, brakes, locks and windows. keyless entry and roof racks Very good condition. Runs great, $5600 OBQ 703-777-9423 MAZDA PROTEGE. 98 good cond. 160K. runs but needs engine work. $14Q0 QBQ (703)753-0079 Mercedes 03 G-ctass G55AMG: Exc cond. 39.815K. surirf. loaded. Garage kept. $61,500/ bo. 703-448-9829. Waaan 2002 Xterra SE. 4W0. 1 owner, garaged kept. Dealer serviced. 74K miles. $8,800. 703-737-0030 or 540-554-2435 eves Toyota Tercel 97. Blackhawk. 2DR. 73K mis. runs 4 dnves well. Great gas saver $4650.(540)347-0073 CONCRETE FINISHERS ASPHALT LABORER/ LUTE MEN needed for established construction company. Must be experienced and have valid driver s license and transportation to & from work. 540-347-2030 CONCRETE FINISHERS ASPHALT LABORER/ LUTE MEN needed for established construction company. Must be experienced and have valid driver's license and transportation to & from work. 540-347-2030 Account Executive/ Special Events Planner for a unique full service catering company. Got what it takes? Send your Resume to lievine@festivefoods.com www.festivefoods.com STABLE HELP WANTED Full Time or Part Time Looking for mature, reliable, and experienced stable help to work in small horse facility. Some duties include: bam and stall cleaning, caring for and exercising foxhunter. and possibly fox hunting on weekends. The position is salary with full benefits offered and possibly housing available if needed. Please fax your resume attention Human Resources at: 540-636-3817 or call: 800-635-1050 ext 131 THE IRON BRIDGE WINE CQ HELP WANTED Resturarnt & Wine Bar in Warrenton, Va. now hiring ‘Server* * Hostesses ‘Bussers Applications available at: 29 Main Street, Warrenton. VA. or e-mail steve@ironbndQewines.com For more information: www.ironbndqewines.com 1 Residential Counselor Loudoun County MH/MR/&AS Residential Counselor position opening in the Mental Retardation division will provide assistance and training with daily living activities of disabled individuals Emphasis is placed on community integration, individual preference, facilitation of new experiences for consumers Bachelors degree in Psychology, Special Education, Social Work or related field Six months related experience preferred Employment is contingent . upon successful completion of criminal background check, TB lest, dnving record check and a valid driver's license in Virginia or regional state of residence (Hiring Range: $32 234 - $43.5t6/yr) #08 S156-326 Closes 7/16/2000 Visit our on-line employment center itww.loudoun.QOv tor additional information and lo apply EOE CO. new soft top & inserts 4 oversized tires. $9950 (540)212-362? IW Man—2300 Open Bow. 5.71 mercruiser engine. Bimini fop. travel cover includes trailer. $17,500. 703-509-8778 1Ubelbrpad»3 man 12 ft. PVC vinyl commeraat grade. New $600 will sell for $225. 540-347-7808 (Q ll!tre-ine travel trailer 25ft vw slide exc cond. $9,500. 540-547-4327. photos 8 into at www. leaflin com 28ft Travel Trailer partied an waterfront lot m Colomal Beach. V A $ 1 3 K a b o . (540)635-9520 Harley Oatedeoii 1997 Fat Boy. 16.000 mites. Blue. lots ot chroma. Many extras. $14,500 703-503-8778 Fat Boy 8K mites, lots at chroma, tew extras, maroon pant. $13.5K 540-338-4037 05 Chevy Trat Bazar LT. 4W0, loaded, huntar grn/gray, 17 mpg around town. Priced to saH quickly $12.950 540-222-3555 07 Tbyola Highlander 40. automatic, low mileage. full pwr. V6 AW0. red. root rack S22K. 540-341-7278 1989 Ford Bronco It. Great for pats. Call tor more Into. 540-347-1970 1988 Font Bronco II. Great for pats. Call for more into. 540-347-1970 98 Ford Explorer XLT. Loaded wi sunroof, all pwr. Ittir. Asking $4000/ o0o. 757-705-8188 98 Ford Explorer XLT Loaded w/ sunroof, aril pwr. Ithr. Asking $4000/ obo. 757-705-8188 VETERINARY ASSBTANT/RECEraONBT Experience preferred Fax resume to: 540-347-7891 DRIVER Established construction company seejs full-time Class B truck driver. Benefits available. John Simpson, Inc. 540-347-2030 Treatment Foster Care Worker FT, needed in pnvate agency in Culpeper. MA/MSW in psychology or related field. Experience preferred. Excellent benefits. Salary 30K to 4QK based on experience. Email resumes to: fritchie@csvHnc.com CULPEPER BAPTIST RETIREMENT COMMUNITY Part-time Openings FIN-any shut available CNAs- 11-7 shltt Coma Join Our Team and work in a caring and supportive environment! Contact: Wanda Stover/ Paula Bolton @ (540)825-2411 RN, LPN or MA Busy medical practice looking for full time, reliable, detail onented, patient fnendfy RN. LPN or MA. Must be able to travel between offices in Warrenton A Culpeper. EMR expenence preferred. Benefits available. Mail resume to Btuamont Nephrology Associates 406 Hospital Drive Warrenton, VA 20186. ATTENTION: AMY CANARD Banking NEW CAREER OPPORTUNITIES CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE Rappahannock National Bank is seeking a full-time Customer Service Representative for the Mam Office branch located in Washington. VA. Candidates should have experience in retail banking, with a strong sales and service background, as well as. excellent customer service skills. ResponsibUities will include expanding existing customer relationships, cross selling products and services, making referrals to support areas and business development. Qualified candidates should submit an application on-line at www rappahannockbank. com, choose Information Center and Career Opportunities. Please email sherrv.cilh)^ ubsh-cmn or call 540-487-8384 for questions on this opportunity Rappahannock National Bank offers an excellent compensation and benefits package. EOfc RAPPAHANNOCK National bank Program Assistant, Senior Moats Loudoun County Department of Porks, Recreation. Community Services has a two year part time temporary position opening in Leesburg Work schedule is 20 hours per week, 10:00 AM • 2 00 PM, Monday Friday Duties include assisting with lunch meal program for seniors offered at four senior housing sites and home delivered meals program Assist with schedule coordination, program oversight of home delivered meals, requires flexibility to ensure delivery of meals Ensure safe food handling procedures ore followed and work areas ore maintained Enter program data and client information into database Provide back-up delivery of meals to client homes as needed High school graduation Prefer experience with seniors or special needs population, proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel Valid driver's license required AED/CPR, First Aid and Food Handers certifications required Criminal background and DMV record checks (Hiring Range Si2 01 $l6 22/hr| •09 G353 00I Closes 7/16/2008 Visit our on line employment center at www loudoun gov lor additional information and to apply EOC 200* PM Ranger XIX 4W0. Exc. cord, many extras. 76K. ST.90CV obo. 540-338-2*9* 200* WMO Ext. cab t IZ ton Chevy. 4WO. S*K mi. ladder rack, art coftd. StQ.00a. 15*0)3*1-7329 cab. 03. VS. 4WD. adt options. 122K mis. $9500. (5*0)270-0805 Font OX Fl 50 Lanat *dr crew cab.atl pwr. sun rt. F~* Qtt Fto pkg. new tires, low mts, can $16,450. 703 4090352 maintained. $7900/ ate. 5*Q-5*7-t7» 98 PM E'250 Cargo Van m> sheivas. ladder rack & HO hitch. Trarrs needs service $800. 540-384.1233 Where dielobs Are. Classified Bnployment is your best focat job resource every week. HVAC Job vacancy is within lb* Facilities Maintenance Division. Responsibilities are to install, maintain and repair HVAC qlectncal and plumbing systems within County Government l work sites, input repair/ maintenance requests into work order A k system; report unsale conditions, perform work according to 4 f industry standards and County department and division * policies and direction. High school graduation supplemented ay building trades course work and at least A years experience with HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and building system trades. Valid appropriate driver's license. Must be able to work in extreme temperatures and lift 70 lib. Same work may be k hazardous due to location or type af work. Subject to recall or ) being held beyond scheduled workday; must be available to ' respond County emergencies. Requires on-call response to out-of-haur emergency/ priority work requests an a rotating basis at one-week intervals approximately every six weeks. Successful candidate must undergo a driver's license check. (Hiring Range; $31,390 - $53,362). #08-1278-320 Closes: 07/18/2008. k Visit our on-line employment center at www Icidnun g w pot acnnonai informanon ana va apply, cut. < Freelance Photographers wanted to help cover assignments in Fauquier and Prince William Counties; events, festivals, sports, etc... Please send a resume and cd portfolio to: ipers Freelance Photographers wanted to help cover assignments in Loudoun and Fairfax Counties; events, festivals, sports, etc. Please send a resume and CO portfolio to; Lisa Johnson Photo Editor 9 E. Market St Leesburg, va 20176 or email ljohnsonOtimespapers.com ©Community NEWS W Pnnt. Online Anytime. Community Touch, Inc. Bealeton, VA Driver-Handy Man, Part-Time At least 3-5 years experience working as a handy-man. Light mechanical work, cut grass, ability to communicate effectively with clients, must be able to dnve a 5 ton truck, lift at least 50 lbs. Qualifications, good dnving record as shown on Motor Vehicle Record, H.S. diploma or equivalent. Salary DOE Children's Coordinator/Secretary, Part-Time Applicant must be able to plan and organize recreational and academic programs for the children. Be an advocate for children at local schools, collaborate with caseworker, answer phones, filing, and schedule pickups. Qualifications: H.S. diploma or equivalent Ijf* children s program. Must pass background check. Fax resumes to: (540) 439-7057 or email to: dbarbour@communitytouchinc.org *Dvicet&i For nearly 50 years. Airlie Center h2§ thnved on being a dedicated conference center and has provided the ideal atmosphere tor productive meetings, hosting over 10.000 conferences. Atrlie offers the latest in conference support technology, comfortable guest accommodations, distinctive dining and attentive personal service We are an active member in the International Association of Conference Centers, and host over 600 government, non-profit and pnvate sector groups each year. At Airlie. we only hire the very best and promote the values ot customer relations. Each group that books a conference at the Center is guaranteed a high level of personal service. Every department is involved and most importantly, our employees genu mely care about our guests. Our reputation speaks for itself. We are currently searching for an expenenced Director of Sales to lead our Sales andPtanmng Department. The DOS will have a robust revenue and room night goal and willhandle the Airlie Center s key clients and market segment. Additionally, as noted above, the DOS will be responsible for efficient administration of the sales and planning department. This position requires an individ ual with excellent time management skills, ability to delegate, understanding of numbers, as well as interest in face-to-face selling Interested candidates should have: * 6 8 years ot progressive hospitality sales expenence. specifically m group meeting sales - Delphi expenence a plus * 3-5 years managing a team - * College degree ftxw visit us st www.sktls.ccm to Issm mors stout Airlie. All rssumss should ts submitted with sslsry requirements to: HR@sirUe.com.

FacesofRappahannock By Timothy It Thompson Rappahannock Nows Staff Writer RoyAIther Roy’s Orchard - Where do you Rve: Sperryvtile • Bfcthplace: Bom and raised in Sperryviiie. I was rased on a farm about two miles from here (Roy's Orchard). •Age: 59 •> Ferrety: Wife Janet of 4Q years, mom and dad, three grown children, a son and tan daughters and three grandchildren - Favorite music: Country • Favorite movies: VWestems. but not too much time to enjoy them -Favorite foods; Chicken and steak - HnhMaa: Cain collecting with his wife t: Meeting and greeting people and knowing they are satisfied. And of course the grandchildren. Pm able to get up (he says with a smile) Farmer during the day and I work in the operating room (in environmental services) at Fauquier Hospital in the evening. How long have you been Started the orchard in 1979 and opened the market in 1963.1 have worked at the hospital for the past 12 ♦What interested you In As youngsters my toother and I worked for my grandfather. We picked spates and for me to walk into an orchard and see the apples on the trees was beautiful (and) to see the excitement on the customers’ faces by the fresh products. * What is the worse part of the Job: Not knowing what the outlook of a particular product will be, not knowing how it will turn out. Floy's Orchard is just off the beaten path on Old Hollow Road (Route 6t2) in Sperryviite. ttisafamilyowned and operated business specializing in manly apples and peaches. However, this friendly little market sits on 4Q acres and sells produce and canned items such as jetties, jams and a whole host of other quality items, many of which are made and grown locally. Roy is delighted to show you around, and he takes his time with his customers. He makes sure every customer is happy Both Roy and his wife, Janet, are hard-working people. Not only do they run the orchard during the day they both work at Fauquier Hospital in the evening. The couple has worked together most if not all. of their 40 years of marriage. He describes his life as one of wealth, the wealth Planning From Page A1 is approved. (The Planning Commission will make a recommendation to the Board of Supervisors which has the final say.) , So far three key persons have recommended approval: dhe is County AdmfiEt&OriCSI* JBhjTMcCarthy and two othefrs are Maazel’s closes! neighbors who would be affected by a festival. “Whether it be to promote tourism in our county, or to have excellent music events to attend in our backyard, or to support society and the arts community, we strongly believe that fostering the development of the Castleton Festival is in everyone s best interest,” wrote David and Marilyn Cooley Ginder in a letter to the Planning Commission and the supervisors. McCarthy recommended approval of the Maazel’s application saying it “proposes a use very limited in scope (200 patrons) and in time (a 25-day summer festival). “It contemplates the reuse and conversion of existing structures, and provides for an expanded tourism opportunity in the county during a season when the local hospitality industry lags,” said McCarthy. “As they are proposing no overnight accommodations and only limited refreshments, existing local businesses should reap some of the benefits of the festival,” he said. The music festival would be sponsored by the Maazel’s nonprofit arts foundation, the Chateauville Foundation. Mrs. Maazell said she and her husband plan to keep the same colors on the barn and silo which has a red standing-seam tin roof and gray wooden sides. Shillelaghs THE TRAVEL CLUB ILIXGIASS ft IUIICIE FESTIVAL SMOKY MOINTAINS. TLWtSSO S*yL lilt.Wat Includes Motorcoach from Vienna or Rockville. 4-Nights Hotel with Breakfast A Dinner Daily. Sightseeing. SHOWS, Dolly wood. AUUJOIQII IALLOON FIESTA Ort V___JJ573 Includes Air from Dulles, 4-Nights Hotel 1 Breakfast. 2 Dimers. Sightseeing. Transfers. Porterage. COFfll CANYON, MEXICO, Oct S-Nw. I_S2M» Includes Air From Washington. 8 nights Lodging. Daily Breakfast. 7 Dinners, 3 Lunches. Copper Canyon Train Ride. Sightseeing, Transfers A Porterage. Carvhn McKenna - Shillelagh Travel Cluh 100 East Street #302 'Vienna, Virginia 22180 Phone: (703)242-2204 • Fax: (703)242-2781 Website: www.shillclaghtravelclub.com . The Colony Shop , *-* Town and Country Clothes for every occasion. 540*955-3859 We've moved just next door (1 Driveway South - Look for the sign) Still 3 miles North of Berryville on 340 Mid-Summer SUPER SALE! Drastic Reductions on All Seasonal Clothing Up to 80% OFF! Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday July 14,15,16,17 9:00 am - 5:00 pm that he has on the inside. ‘As long as you have your health and love each other, not much else matters. That’s what makes you rich,* said Roy, Owing an interview he was asked who is his hero and why. Roy took no time to answer and proudly stated, “my grandfather (on Ns mother’s side), Berte Atkins. He was a hard working good man.* 'ttiu can see that Roy has those same attributes. He is hard working and puts his customers' needs first. Roy Alther. owner of Roy s Orchard . V'y . - TMDEMVQURWORNEIIIIERIIEHCUFORA :%4Vl *#"■ (BihvsflN'.m i.r \ D8 CMC SIERRA EX* CREW CAB MODELS; CMC YUKON, YUKON XLS, YUKON DENAUS ■•fe . M<utdft£otee... r CMC YUKON BRING YOUR TRADETO PONTIAC BU1CK 5403041 WARRENTON,VA 800255^377 VISIT US ONLINE AT JIMHARRISAUTO.COM

A14 Thursday. July tQ, 2008 Countryside TappahannocK News Summer colon three artists exhibit at gallery 'Stunning/ colorful artistic styles on display in Town of Washington through Aug. 3 Three artists. Bruce Dorftnan. DeLoss McGraw and Robert H. Ballard are exhibiting a stunning group of works using color as a dominate theme at R. H. Ballard Art, Rug & Home on Main Street in Washington through Aug. 3. The three styles on display represent an eclectic approach in featuring color in its multitude of forms. Bruce Dorfman. a New York artist and teacher, exhibits abstract combined media paintings using found objects as well as a range of hand colored papers. These luscious color statements tend toward delicate pastel shades, always with a color theme in mind. Their simplicity of form belays their complexity. Gerrit Henry in “Art in America” stated: “Dorftnan s powers, of coloristic invention are pronounced...as the analogue of a pure expression.” The artist has exhibited nationally and is in major museum collections. He has been an influential teacher at the Art Students League in New York' since 1964. This is his first exhibition at R.H. Ballard’s courtesy of the Kouros Gallery in New York. DeLoss McGraw has had two one-person exhibir tions at H.H. Ballard in the last few years. The current body of new work consists of three mediums; oil on panel, collage, a new expression for this artist, and gouache on paper, all using color as a boon to express his unique vision of the human condition. The themes running through this work relate to poetry by Robinson Jeffers, stories of refugees during the Second World War and family. The artist continues to exhibit world wide and be collected by mqjor museums though out the country- tryBallard will be exhibiting a series of new paintings in acrylic representing the chair motif as a vehicle for subtle, dramatic, and glowing color expressions. The straight forward, portrait-like images of the chair invite a range of meanings both inviting and formal. This is the first time this series has been shown in an exhibition. Ballard has exhibited widely in the U.S.. is in numerous public and private collections, has directed public and private art galleries, and taught art at colleges and universities on both coasts. This exhibition is a continuation of the dedication of R.H. Ballard Art, Rug & Home to present the very ‘A SMALL MIDWESTERN TOWN': DeLoss McGraw s gouache on paper, 22“ x 3Q'\ best in local, regional and international fine art, according to the gallery. The gallery is open from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. daily. For more information call 540675-1411, visit the website www.rhballard.com, or email the gallery at robert@rhballanl.com. ■t i * ‘PUT FEELING’: Bruce Dorfman's combined materials, 10" x 16 Va*. ‘SUN CHAIR II*: Robert H. Ballard’s acrylic on canvas. 40" x 40 ' Annual ‘Taste of Rappahannock9 set for Sept. 6 By Laura Overstreet Special to the Rappahannock Nows Preparations are underway for the 11th Annual Taste of Rappahannock on Saturday, Sept. 6 at historic Belle Meade Schoolhouse outside of Sperryville. A sellout euch year. The Taste, sponsored by Heudwutera, the Rappahannock County Public Education Foundation, has become one of the county's most popular annual tundruising and social events. The evening includes the best of Rappahannock County’s culinary delights prepared by local chefs with local ingredients, including produce from Heudwaters’ own Farm-toTuble program. Rappahannock High School students prepare the hors d’oeuvres and desserts and participate in the production of the entire evening, assisted by teachers, parents, and others who volunteer their support. A tasting of the county’s award-winnirjt wines accompanies the reception, and guests have the opportunity to bid on one-of-a-kind treasures and experiences through both silent and live auctions. Thanks to the tremendous volunteer efforts by many, event costs are minimal, enabling proceeds to directly support Headwaters* mission of fostering educational excellence in the county. The popularity of The Taste has enabled Photo by Richard lykaa Book party Ben Jones, center, greets a couple he Knows as Billy and Mary Jo. who came over mountain from the Shenandoah Valley to attend his book signing at the Middleton on Saturday. They used to visit him at Cooter's in Sperryville almost every weeks Some 100 fans attended the party and bought copies of Jones' autobiography. “Redneck Boy in the Promised Land. The Confessions of Crazy Cooler. ail Headwaters to expand its programs that benefit Rappahannock's school children. The tremendous financial success of the 200? Taste event, in particular, allowed Headwaters this year to grow its Starfish Mentoring program to serve more children. One aspect of the expansion will be the establishment of a common meeting place for mentors and proteges at “The Link” community center in Sperryville. “Our Starfish program has been in great need of a center where mentors can meet with their young proteges in a stimulating environment. At the center, well have group activities and resources such as games, books, art supplies, and a bank of computers with Internet access/ Headwaters' Executive Director Cole Johnson explained. “Through the generosity of the underwriters, sponsors, and patrons of last year's 10th Anniversary Taste of Rappahannock, as well as the exuberant participation of the sellout crowd of attendees, we were able to raise enough money to fond such a center for one year. “The expansion of Starfish—a result of the enormous community support at last year's fundraising event—makes this year's Ttiste of Rappahannock man* important than ever," Johnson continued. “In order to sustain the expansion, and reach out to more1 families whom> children have not had the opportunity to participate in the program, we must be equally successful in our fondrmsing this year." t' ' . • Pltolo oy Brian O L*ary A scene from last year's Taste of Rappahannock. Johnson encourages adults in the conun unity who may be considering volunteering for the mentoring program to get in touch with her at 540-987-3:122 or at directorfPheadwutersfdn org to find out mure ubout the new Starfish oust mg space and its potential to bring together deserving children with their mentors in an enriching environment. Invitations for this year's Tawto aro boing addroowod lor madia*; in IaU> July. No doubt, tho ovont will woll out onco attain aw quickly aw tho invitation* roach tho uuulhox. For anyutw who haw not had tho opportunity to participate in thiw uniquely Kappa hannock County experience, omul! your naino and addri'ww to, Colo Johnwon at tho addroww aU>vo. Ticlcetw ure $ir>0 por person and worth far moro in many ways.