Rappahannock News, August 14, 2008

v Ny. 33 THURSDAY. AUGUST tA 33U« 5Q PEC inf r-’romonc ^rm if vw menu*. Oeuwel‘?i awuai m^hQ «iii bfthettort SatuKfe* Seet ta at Cafeteria Fajm « H& Taste of Rapp The eleventh annual ‘Taste at Rappahannock* wit he held Saturday. Seat. i, at the Bette Meade Sehooihouse m Saenyvtlte AH proceeds support the Headwater* Peundatton i educational programs tar Rappahannock student*. Call &4fr*|?338» to make a reservation. Town meeting * On Thursday. Aug, 14 the tkSfj.jfetli til 4 |,a- tfrri 1^. ... »fci ir 1 >1 W&gninQtgn ArvnltWTUnai Review Beard (ARB) wtt meet at T30 p, m. in the lown Halt on Gay Sweet The agenda iTCfUws VNq £|3P»vrtTOnia Suaan and Alan James dba Slenyman Gourmet Parmer ULC; sign at 3UT Gay Street farmer Sunnyside Market); HandaH Greenan and Veremgue Bishop. removal 01 Old shed and installation of Wi ten iwt? PtrorTTonf Avenue. Rappahannock Nstoneal Society ‘Blue Plague Program ' to be discussed • The August meeting of the Rappahannock County Board of zoning Appeals is canceled.. Rough Ride The Fauquier Free Clinic will heat the Rappahannock ReughRide at 10 a m. Saturday, Sept 13 the 12 to 60-mile dicycle ride is the last fundraiser of the year tor the Free Clinic Police Brief The Rappahannock County Sheriffs Office charged a 47year-eld Culpeper man with ' possession of marijuana after a traffic stop on Route 642 (Viewtown Road) revealed he was carrying a small bag of the drug. Sheriff Connie Compton Smith said A sheriffs deputy halted the man in his oar midaftemoon on Aug 6 and charged him with an expired inspection sticker and a defective light In the course of the stop, the sheriff said, the officer discovered a small bag of marijuana the suspect, troy Dane Doveil. Of 4654 Jefferson Road, Culpeper was released on his own recognisance A court date has been set for 9 30 am on Oof 21 Doveil could not be reached for comment the telephone company said Ns number has been temporarily disconnected KflJiprtlirthtHHk News 1*0 Washington. Vn 22747 (M0if»7l 1 UK (540) )l,io New facts at school mmi m - mi mm--—- —..-.. - --~ \, ATML AAMtTMTAAlMIJ AIMS Nowo Sta* JfV Cl«t***bue* It may still fee summer eutside feut these 11 new teachers tham the Papqahannoch Ceunty public scheuis have begun to plan Hat- a new school year (See profiles of the teachers on Page AtA) School Board OKs $1.4M for fix-ups Vhtfcv; Rimin'*!’ Hi RuppahtUMWcfc Nbwrn Rnpprthuttuuvk V't'untv* Jh’hvH't Punttt r*<tv*i UttunimnUalY Tuy«vUtv m«ht U’ upnmw ti $t 4 milium "Pt-ypuyyu Capital tmpi-yvymyut P\ttn“ Hmt thy Wal ytymyutmrv ami hitth pyhuult*. m thy tw« wuptruythm. wu«h{ mUlry*** vurtuus imp-tvvymyuts imtmlintf rvplayinit ttwrtttM in thy twu syhuwlp Ami pnvitut thy hijth *>yh«uT*» tvut pur kt tut lut. Thu plan's* main Rh-vip is» uu ft l mi Hum uimyii at m-hiy* ittM ^(wmv *mrin* ylTkiruvirs* in th^ «*yh**ui «v*»tym Thy hvy-mymhyr huuni alsu wuthuHsr’i SupyHntymiynt nf SMwhIp Ruh Chappyll tu brain yuttpultathmp tu w»tk nut thy SM BOARD. *M}« as County gives Piedmont Broadband time to prove itself fa MfotfoiaVt* R. Hnfctkfok spmial H* Ifw krtt'pattrtMHMck Mvws Rappahannovk Count* Administrator John McCarthy told the Rappahannock Hew# that the county “tabled" Virginia Broad band # request H»t- a I40MAHH) loan to install bread band connections until the Beptember or tktwbw Board ef Supervisors' meeting to see hew it# competitor Piedmont Broadband carries OUt It# kistatlatkkts In tlte county hauise van Port. president of BlueRkteeMay ami a member of McCarthy's negotiatfon team with Virginia Broadband. said that final ly after lighting for hookups for ever a vear ami “Virginia Broadband running a# around " she get iHedmenl te make a connection Inst week “It works just fineT she said the decision te table the Virginia Broadband requost for a lean mav be the beginning of the end of a lima strugglo to pet broad baml access for many ef the county's T.2tHt residents Though petiole in Washingbm ami ether areas were able te hook up through varleus connections. most ef the rural parts ef the county like WtsstviUe where van Pert* shop Is located could net. McCarthy *mif. !*•«• Count* approached Vlnrthta Broadband a year ago ami asked them te extern! te Rappahannock. The Culpeper based firm which says it werks m counties stretching than the Blue Ridge Mountains te the Chesapeake Bav sakl there were tee few people in ltappahannock te make it worthwhile unless the county eeukl extend a development lean of Wnn.iHHf The only other hook up effort had wane when Iton Harden accepted seme down payments of $TtHi than numerous eustemees in Rappahannock. but did not deliver some of tire connections. Borne of the customers complained to the sheriff and the county attorney Beveral months ago. Rich Bhoemaker. a Fauquier County businessman and landscaper* invested in Cordons plan, ptdd off alt the people who had lost down payments, and formed Piedmont Broadband. Vim Port said that Tine tfordeu dees not have a role in the firm but arts as an adviser McCarthy sakl he has eheeked into the venture ami ran find m> rompiaints about Bhoemahec# busi ness reputation Piedmont is not seeking any count* loan and has proceeded to make connections. Van Poet said the hookup root prises a small "Kleenex -sired" bog outside with a long whip-like antenna it must be mounted nigh enough to track a satellite. Piedmont uses telephone pole-sired mounts, bams and sometimes trees te mount the connectfon A line runs to the home or business. Within the house or shop it uni lie extended to«aeevc every computer in the place. Pie charge to install is “uitmnd and the monthly charge determined by the hand width is $4fi to a month. van I Vrt said. Bhe sakl Piedtmmt ran make thin conneetkms a week, hut ik now doing some mv to eight Weather ran influence a h»M>kup because the cunneetion must reach a satellite. Flint Hill celebrates 54th annual carnival and parade Uy Kh H\tui tiYMcP P|«evh»l In the K Nv*«« A limre Neriitntt Knekwell-tvpe *i-ptte mte emit imaeinp luimiretlp "I ehiliirett Rint riIiiHp Rilke. rII Wrvituj hrtpht bRllemiP. lihe tin? tttRitt Mtwt nf r eiihirpptpie phirII Inwti villRpe with leltltip ehnire nmi «th>liete RIM I lllllhreltRP Rtltt P1*1rP Hi WRU'h R URlRtle heil by rii huunr miartt. beauti Till trith riile rh tup ef wutvertihlep RIM! tire engine*. pur Rite lb'111 *'IM> pint ef tuwtt Id the etlier rlieprett mt bv family rimI fHenttp. Ahtkpie IRI*. fit Ml equipment. falHY *hilW Iteme*. rimI Nh titter* hi their Hut iitiitiRture tam ft»IUr*v ikiee behind. Tilt* V PR r l Ilf Klint Mill VetlltttPPf KtrP Rttlt HpPl'ttP t 'i*lli|Mtiiv i* geing rII mil tt* make Up !V4lll RIIIRIrI U1|-1i|Vr| RUlt pRIRtie mieef their be*t The tnmival »h the llreheupe grnunitp will rent tire litmtemup rkle« rim! game* rp in URPt vprI"*, im lulling ekt fRYeritPP like hinge rimI hew game* PtR'h up “dime pitelT rimI fish huwl " Haiti burgers Iiet ilegp. pulled pi irk prim! wilin'* Riitt tietkieup Freni'h fHeP are mi the fluid menu. rp well rp lietne talked mekiep rimI rake* prepared by Hie I jadiep Ainiliary The eartiival. whieh liegan Wedneeday. Aug tit. wilt nititimie ♦eday. lemerrew rim! Saturday (h«n 1 pm until midnight Tfie hip See CARNIVAL. Page A9 NancyJnnew “A noopct »a lAlwiiy* pitching in* tit Tvs CtAt'tfctuuvfc Ppw-lsl H< tht» itspprthrtUttMrk Nvwi N«hl\V JonyS. M. is «Ull going strong soiling tirkots t\*r thy Flint Hilt Voluntyyr Firo Hupartmunts rarnival this wyyk Horn and raisud In Flint Mill, dunus has hyyn soiling tirkots for IF? yours, syvon days a wook What shy likys most about it ‘is gutting tn know thy poop Ip." shy said “Thuy myan thy world tn my ahd t fuul liky a mcminv tn thym (thy youngyr tirkot buyurs1 “ Bhu has travylyd tn Warronton. Marshall and Front Koval this your in a nnw JPOH Chuvy Colorado pickup soiling tirkots thr it Thy pickup is hying rafftyd Saturday night Thy must tirkyts shy yvyr sold at uny timy was sis Imoks tn uny individual “This is my favorite trurk that thy flry department has raffled oft” shy said uny morning this week. luaning un thy trurk at thy firu department Knch vyar shy lunks ftirward to spiling tl»y rafflu tirkyts hut this will lip hur last yyar doing so. shy said. tiocnusy of hyalth issues “Shy is a trooper. a haul work pr and always pitching in to help whynpvyr needed." said Bruce MCTC L ’^Tl!C\ TOP SELLER: Nancy Jones is selling tickets tor a £000 Chew Colorado pickup truck which will be railed Saturday night during thp Flint Hill Volunteer Fite Depadmpnt s carnival Williams, chief of the Flint Hill Volunteer Fire Department .Jones will tn> trvihe to -sell that last ticket Saturday night just t>efore the clink strikes mill night Then some hiekv person's name will he drawn for the '£00.** t'hevv t’oloraito “Ail the proceeds from selling the tickets go hack into the Flint Hill Fire Department." said Williams. .tones has one w ish \Vhon I loavo this IUV. I wouM hko tt> havo a photo of mt with imip of im trooks that was rafflml off ovor tin* voars plaoool in mv onskot. s|>o said If anvono won lit liko to buv a tukot for tho Chow Colorado, tall tin' Flint Mill Vohmtoor Fir*' tVimriinont at n iH f?7i»-,I2W or lo»*k for .tonos with tho bright hint1 Chow puknp fitting in a parking lot snmowhoro living to soli that last tukot U'foro going homo New regional Farmers’ Market to open at Clevenger's Corner A Tri (‘imidy KntiiiMiV Market lutalpd nl I’lMVMtigMf-s (Ait-tiMt- will MpMti (Mi Friday. Aug IB 'Him inarkal is tliM lalast ifi a ginwilig rMgitmal nalwMik »if fattttMrs' maikMis to stipimri luoal fnttlt ing lamiliMs mid IliPir ImmmIIv pmtliiml mi ptiavii funds KariiMt iliis vmmi' tliM i'ii'diiiMid fttivinifiinMidal ( mmih il «I'K,( | kit kail off its NmHIwmm I'iwIniMiii Mtiv Frasli HiiV liMtal tWIlpaigll ill IlMppallMIlllMlk and adjMinitig (MiiidiMs Iliis mm* ihmiki't is ItKafad at ( ImvMIUJI'I's ( MlllMt al illM SMIlill wost HirtH'f of tlio into*''**1* Hon of Hotline y 11 ontl \Y)h> tnnrkof will fm opon 0*1 Kritlrtvs ;intl Sundays Irani I |> m 7 |< in l*>tl> |t will !<♦> (>}>*'»( ruin ci «Ihih‘ anti will run at Inust tlirnutdi I'.V -toiler for tin-: tmoteurtil •ap.-emn V< the m.mket ui-»i\vs it m:*v ho oppu men1 d:iv« with !• ■» hour** "Support i?u: mu Iik.-iI ft inning InmtlM'S t« i ntit :il tn preserving the emit InruunfS hot it.igr of our mm montfv, suit! 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tn» J»*d Duvaf! Yard sale Mite >bung of Washington shows a handsome bureau, one of many items she is donating tu a large yard sale on Saturday. Aug 23 beginning at 8 a.m. at The Link in Sperryville. Ybung is one of many householders donating to support the civic education projects of the Rappahannock County Democratic Committee. Others are preparing cakes, pies and cookies for a bake sale. An array of desks, swivel and reclining chairs, other furnishings, garden implements, even an overtimed garage door and seven dozen brand-new golf bails have been collected. For further information, or to donate items, call Barbara Dennis at 54Q-364-2569 or Barbara Adolf! at 540-987-8682. “1 Please enter mv new subscription tot tuipporunnocn Suboftiun Rato By Rappthanmxk...'2L Ffcwherv in the US..*2?" Name Atkitvw tin State Mail mfcwtpttMw « (w»Nr « nhranw. Mate threk ur mmt* *>nfer pcrtNt tot liWpil>i>M»Brk Km* MX fo* 5V> Wtwhhigtntn VA irr This 8*m mar afeu he tnni Sir CHANGE OF ADDRESS OttfekfctM NtoK&fcfcott L -J Thu (\atfrtktHmn k Yrtts (t SI’S HVvifO) is published ovm Thursday at 1B9 M.iin Stnvt. Washington. Virginia 22747 by Kuf'hthmmu k tVas. a division id Vutuiol Vomnumkations. tnc. tVnndioals paid at Warmiton. Virginia and at adds tionai mailing utFuvs Subscriptions aru K22.(*> a vuar in fcippftininnotk. saMtf dsewhw in t S mS'nfASTKk: Said address diattgvs to Ruppahumunk Srux Pt V Box oiK Washington. Virginia L'2747 The Uangaberger Company recently recognised Dianne Ricker of Chester Gap with a National Sales Award at its annual conmention in Columbus* Ohio* Ricker has been an independent Lungaberger home consultant since August 3006* The award recognises Ridker for her success as a "Sales Achiever" for the veer aOOT-dOOA Ricker is one of some 46*000 independent Longuberger home consultants* w QkmftmwmmwtetwwMwtaMto Italy wftmtmmi Hmmrtwfctartta IMrHMMMllMIMI WWK ^ CWI|0 MW4ltnMHwWMMM|Ml ttt A QUOTt TQQAY! Shn by t ton) mn*\ oMw #*tptt QM» Hu Cwt* M«w mm «nl Hwjuat 3t« NHIonwdi mull *n»t» t10 Hir Mch rjuo* isthatHjWsqwnsti.m-w H*fc w mart our go*) ut itatuttHl $75,000. wir I a* far Diane (WsdT 1-800-236-1774 The Moore Agenc y 540.341.1920 GIS interns map county’s watersheds By Bky Hvntkr to th» Rnrenhunmvk Nows Josh Makela and Iforrest Marquisee. both graduates of Rappahannock County High School. are mapping the county's watersheds this summer. k The two are summer GtS interns for the Rappahannock Friends and Lovers of Our Watersheds ( Rapp' FLOW\ They t»e computerbased software tools called GtS. or Geospatial Information Systems, and geographically-reference databases to make these maps. The maps show where in the county are the watersheds most- and least -protected from current and fttture problems such as pollution or flooding of streams. interns' work. Their maps are part of a project Rinded hy the National Fish and Wildlife (foundation. Run Vickers teaches a course in G1S at RCHS that has produced several GtS summer interns and team Hunter of ,OW directs the Photo courtesy of Hunter GIS INTERNS: Students Josh Makeia. top left, and Forrest Marquisee are working with Bev Hunter and Ron Vickers mapping watersheds in the county this summer. projects for the community over the past four years. Mnkeln will be a snphumore at William ;iml Mury College this full and Morquisee will be a junior at Mary Washington College. Both have longstanding interests in environmental science and in information technologies* in addition to being musicians. Photo courtow Boy Scout SITTING AREA,! Gavin Forrest and mtmbars of Boy Scout Troop 36 helpad construct a Virginia split rail fanes to maka an tnjoyabla outdoor room at tha Scrabbia School. Boy Scout Droop 36 helps the community By Gavin Forrest Spwml h» th*> R»pp<thnnnuvk New* Buy Scout Troop 36 has performed community service by creating a peaceful outdoor sitting area for Rappahannock County while helping Gavin Forrest complete his Eagle Scout project on July 19 at the Old Scrabble School House. The planning stage for the project began last fall. Thanks to the guidance of Bob Lander, president of the Scrabble School Foundation. Darrow Kirkpatrick. Eagle Scout mentor, and Roger Pierson, Troop 36 Scout Master, the planning continued through the winter for renovating an overgrown and wooded corner of the twoacre property where the Sac SCOUTS, Pag* A7 > v II STRONAUT. pi A PRESIDENT. BE A DOCTOR. fS RUT FIRST, RE A MOMMY'S boY» get tool* trig plans 6# you, klddu. Rut right now, all they 4* ta** y«tt and he With you. At Fauquier Hospital, that * what we T Jjpfc-,00,50 ** 0111 ,uites so you’ll newt haee to lease your ft:#1 \aa. .1—>-_i __- i.* _«• . parents’ side. We designed your bed so Us easy lor your mum to reach you gave you|d»d a nke place to relax (complete with a fridge and flat ,,, screen hr). And we even put In a bathtub for you. You see, we made sue t&$0. ; V rooms were good enough for a president, t Jr an astrunatit. Or, whatever it hi . ~ FAUQUIER HOSPITi BeHtiSftl

New bank set to open in Fauquier One of the organizers is Rappahannock's Alvin Henry By Lm'ra Rv-by Rapfmhannm-k Nww Staff Wr>twin many ways. the community bank has gone the way of the mom-and-pop shops with which it has traditionally done business. In a highly competitive fteld ‘dominated bv mega-banks, these small, communitybased institutions have tail( en by the wayside. Three decades ago. Fauquier County was home to seven community banks, Tbday. one remains. A group of investors with decades of banking experience is looking to change that with plans to open a new community bank later this year. According to Michael A. Ewing, president and CEO of the new venture, organisers are raising capital to launch Oak Hill National Bank. Being organised by past officers and members of the former board of Marshall National Bank and Trust Company. Oak Hill National Bank will be “a community bank offering personalised, relationshipbased service customised to meet our clients' individual needs rather than selling them pre-packaged products.’* according to Ewing. “Many of our directors and officers worked together for many years at Marshal National Bank and Trust Company and are well placed to understand and meet the demand for a new community bank providing a local focus and attention." Ewing said, noting that with branches slated for Warrenton and Mnrshalt. the bank will feature state-of-the-art technology. access to 35,000 ATM machines for free use. and on excellent staff. When the Marshall bank was sold to PNC Financial Services Group Inc., in March 2007, there were concerns among board members about how the change would impact customers. Ewing explained. “The board was very concerned about the loss of local decision-making, loss of many good-paying jobs, and the huge distance between the customers and the decision-makers due to layers of bureaucracy and rigidly applied policies." said Ewing. Banking, he said, is well described as a three-legged stool. with customers, employees and shareholders each making up one of the legs. “If the shareholders are making money on the backs of the employees, the employees will go elsewhere. and then the customers are not getting good service. If the pricing for customers is too high, the shareholders might make money in the short term, but eventually, customers will go elsewhere. You need to maintain balance between all three constituencies.'* Notion that the community has been supportive of the new venture. Ewing said that there are benefits to starting a bank at a time with the financial industry is down. Hiring talented people and picking up business from banks in trouble offer potential tor Oak Hill. “Another thing that's important in today's market is asset quality. We don't have any bad loans on the books." Ewing said, pointing out that they don't plan to add any. “(The loan) has to be (food for the borrower and the lender. If you make somebody a loan that they can’t pay, you're not doing them a favor. You're hurting them. On the other hand, we'll do everything we can to find a solution to help somebody. “We’ve been in this market. We know the customers we'll be working with, many of whom we've been working with for decades." Starting a new bank, as one might imugine. is a challenging proposition. Having started with a business plan, created by year's of experience in the banking industry, organizers are raising tunds and clearing regulatory hurdles, as well as developing branch locations and hiring employees. “It has put us in the position of what a lot of our small-business customers go through" Ewing said. “We've got a lot better perspective of what it takes to start a small business. Everything needs to be put in place. tVom telephone service to core processing services to hiring people to finding locations." During this organizational process, the bank is looking to raise between $13 million and $18 million for start-up costs, real estate purchases, customer loans, investments, and other general bonking purposes. Fifty-one founding investors hove contributed $50,000 each, raising $2.55 million. Ewing said. “Our business plan calls for $13 million. If we raise more than that, it gives us an opportunity to grow a little bit faster." he said. Organizers have received preliminary approval from the Comptroller of the Currency and from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. Bank organizers have purchased a two-acre parcel at 128 Broadview Ave. in Wurrentun. Ewing said. Previously home to a tractor dealership, the building on the property will be renovated to house the bank's headquarters. A full-service branch with drive-up lanes will be built on the property within the next two years, but employees will use the remodeled space in the meantime. A second branch is planned for a leased space on Old Stockyard Rond in Marshall, with an eye toward moving into a new business park slated to upon just north of the Murshull Exit 28 from Interstate 66. “Our focus will be meeting the business and retail banking needs of owners and employees of small- to medium-size businesses, professionals, and individuals." Ewing said, noting that the bank's business focus will be on “doing the right thing" for customers. That means, essentially, “listening to customers, identifying their needs and otfenng a solution that is in the client's best interest as opposed to the product of the month or what will be profitable for the bunk," said Ewing, who served as president at Marshall National Bank from 200207 ‘We're going to be deal ■Miauma 5:30 pm FRIDAY. August 15 at (Air auction gallery, Rt. 211, Amissville, VA ATTENTION Irwurr'hiuilrn. flea-marketers. yur(t-«ulvn. buruuin-hunterx: YOU WON'T WANT TO MISS THIS AUCTION! Selling inside oral tint, we'll be iilTeHtig the remaining inventory of STICKLE VS STATIONERY of En.n» Royal. plus EIRNITCRE ■ ULASSWARK - KITCHENWARE - IRONWARE Mirrors - Lamps • Rugs - Small like - new chest (inner IWk. Ladders. Wheelbarrows TWO «ld-Umev pawtoot baihtuh.s m search of love litnl ninth, m mh mi nr. i in I lull nit BOX LOIN C.ALORE!!!!!! Bill Pavne Auctions* inc. vaakami Rtt Bus ITS 110 Maddux Ln.). Amissville. VA 2011* 1540) <M7-4142 email: pavne72'iiM’earthlmknet website: www hpaui.tntns.airn They’re not worried about your ...plumbing (leave that tou&) ‘We’re a family business that carls about your temily’S oomfort: APPLETON CAMPBELL -BSC ing with these people for a lifetime. Were not going to try to gouge them to make Wail Street happy." Also important in terms of customer service is Oak Hill’s commitment to its employees. “We want to empower our employees. That means trusting employees to go ahead and answer customers' questions and if they need help, they can come to us and well come up with a good solid solution," Ewing said. For more information, visit www.oakhillnationulbank.com. v .ill l-'it \|>piMiuim'iH i54<v) ? i*» i) ij i MORE NEWS ONLINE.. RuppNews.com Courtesy utroto Organizers of Oak Hill National Bank are (front raw. from left) Lewis Wiley. Donald Yowell, Michael Ewing, (back row) Randolph Carter. Kevin Lee. Alyin Henry, and Norris Roys ton. ARE YOU SICK AND TIRED OF BEING SICK AND TIRED? r 1 SRMlYVaLt. V* Flint Hill l Volunteer Fke&Rescue Dept. Carnival Fire Dept/Carnival Grounds Rt 522 & Fodderstack Rd. Wednesday Carnival Begins Friday &45 pin - Grand Parade SMnlqr | 10:00 am - Crowning \ of Carnival Queens Fun for the Whole family? August 13 through August 16 Ride all-u-want for one low price! Shows Rides bv Fire Star Amusements Come out and support the Flint Hill Fire & Rescue Department! its newest Associate. Jonathan Dohanich, DVM - Providing the best care UR; . . Vuit our wetmite www.rosehillvet.coin • email ational Ba (tn Orijaniaa 1,545,000 Shares of Common Stock Offering Price: $10.00 Per Share For a copy of our offering circular, please contact Oak Hill National Bank (In Organization) by one of the billowing methods ( all t»r l mail (hsr Offirr to Rfrfu^t: Mail a Rmfm0U far a Prtn»J Vrruaa. 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Editorial & Opinion Jxjppaijamtocfc iletns Estafilished 1877 An Independent Newspaper Published Every Thursday Arthur W. Arundel, Publisher Mary Arm Kulm, Editor Peter W. Arundai, President Bill Walsh, Executive Editor Jan CJstterbuck, niii jji-y> 11 i UmCt —IHyil/UIHUMI TO Subscribe Phono (540) 875031 BY MAIL: $21 a year in RappahannacK County $27 a year elsewhere in the United States Bach Capias; Recent 2 months. 5Q cents Older copies to i960, $5 (as available) Office: 248 Main Street. Washington. Va. Mailing sififtsee- PQ. Box 59 Washington. Va. 22747-0059 telephone (540) 875-3331 Fax: (540) 875-308S THURSDAY, AUGUST 14* 2008 e-mail: Hours: 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.. Monday-Frtday Member, Audit Bureau at Circulations i6 rappnaws.com New adventures AH school years begin with a rush of hope. Rappahannock County schools open on Aug. 25. It is a beginning of another chapter in our children’s lives with new adventures and new challenges from the first grade through the 12th. Perhaps in Rappahannock it is a little more so. The schools here seem a little more timeless, a little more like they have always been. The football team is already scrimmaging, the band is practicing, the new teachers are having orientation and younger children are clinging desperately to the last vestiges of summer's freedom. There is a new principal at the high school, Adam Burket, a husky one-time football star, who is working on a doctorate in mathematics. There is a tried and true principal at the elementary school, Carol Johnson, 18 years with Rappahannock schools. The world outside that awaits these youngsters is still dangerous with wars, terrorism, and crime but they still have time before they face it. For the students and teachers facing the new school year, we wish them much success in this exciting adventure. A vet and his family help the animals of New Orleans Ti By Thomas B. Mass is Jr. e American Veterinary Medical Association, chose to hold its 2008 annual meeting in New Orleans from July 19-24 jtnil t-.hn nnn-nmtil' American Veterinary Medical Foundation planned its tint annual “Our Oath in Action’' workdays prior to that meeting. On July 18, my family and I arrived at the New Orleuns riverside to meet a group of veterinarians. friends, and their families for a day of service at one of four animal shelters that serve the greater New Orleans region. These shelters serve the areus hardest hit by hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Many nof-« worn lout nr iihonrinnnd follow Thomas B. Massie Jr. in# the wave of destruction caused by the 2005 storms, so these shelters are severely overloaded. To make mutters worse, the shelters are in significant disrepair because the financial strain in the region has forced the postponement of many planned remodeling and building prqjects. My family and I joined a group of about 20 people who spent a day of cleuning and repair at the St. John the Baptist Animal Shelter. The beleaguered facility is the temporary home for some 15 dogs, 25 cats, and three very tired shelter workers. Holly, my wife, spent the day cleaning and caring for the many feline patients housed in a small temporary trailer and I rebuilt the kennel fencing that had become worn and dangerous. In the meuntime, our children Emily and Jack saw to it that every dog got a bath, lots of TLC and a walk or two before the day was over. It was a pleasure to be part of a project that gave hope and encouragement to people and animals who, after three years, are still struggling with the effects of the hurricanes of‘06. If you would like more information concerning this project and other projects carried out by the American Veterinary Medical Foundation, please feel free to contact me at Rose Hill Veterinary Practice, 540-987-1200, or the Foundation website at www.avmf.org. Dr. Thomas B. Massie Jr., is thit founder of’Rutw Hill Veterinary Practice in Washington. Letters to the Editor We welcome your opinions and comments. Letters must be exclusive to the Rappahannock News, must be signed and include the writer’s telephone number and home address which can be verified inot for publication). Due to space limitations, published letters are subject to abridgment for length, accuracy and clarity. For the best chance of publication, letters should be 260 words or less. Longer letters from those with special experience on a current issue may be published as a guest column (with your photo). While unable to acknowledge letters, we appreciate your views towards the newspaper’s editorial values. Letters should be addressed to Letters to the Editor, Rappahannock News, P.O. Box 59, Washington, Va. 22747 and submitted via I/.S. Mail. Fax (675-3988) or by e-mail (mkuhn4*ti mespupers.com). Out of the Attic THE OLD ACADEMY in Washington, called the “Rabbit Gum” by affectionate students because of its resemblance to a rabbit box. was one of the first public schools in Rappahannock County. Located at the end of Gay Street in Washington, the little two-room brick school taught local children until the new Washington School opened in t9Q7 on Mt. Salem Avenue. This photo ran in the January 27, t983 edition of the Rappahannock News. Rabbit Gum is now owned by Diane Bruce, clerk of the Rappahannock County Circuit Court Letters Two awesome camps for kids’ Thave had the beat summer of my Alife thanks to the Spark! programs and the people that made it possible. I took the drama camp and learned more about acting and spent time with people that £ probably wouldn't have met if I hadn't taken this class that the Spark.’ program had set up. Lyn Whitehead was the instructor for the class and without her life experiences in England our play wouldn’t be nearly as good as it is. She is part of the reason that this is going to be a summer that I will always remember. The next week t took the National Geographic photography workshop. My class took a trip to National Geographic headquarters in Washington. D.C. They gave us tips on how to take different types of photos. We also went to the D C. zoo to take photos of the animals. Then we spent three days in Rappahannock taking pictures of landscapes. people, and dogs from our county shelter. Later, we went back to Washington. D.C. to review our photos. We picked our top two photos and we will be showing them on Saturday. Aug. lb in “Little* Washington after the drama performance which is going to be held at the Ki Theater on Gay Street. Two awesome camps for kids! RCES 7th grade student Student ‘fortunate’ to experience Spark! camps I love Spark! It's so fun and I'm very happy to be fortunate enough to experience the camps Spark! has provided in the last two weeks. I attended the drama camp and will perform in a Sherlock Holmes* play as part of the Art Fest. Lynn Whitehead who has a “superb” British accent has been an incredible and fun instructor. I also attended the culinary camp. It was great to be able to cook foods from around the world. Thanks to Chef Mary Arthur and her guidance I learned a tut and had a fun time. Thank you Sparks and please do it again next year! Andrew Kopjanski RCESCth grade student ‘Generous support appreciated’ PTlhank you to the following buyX ers and donors to the Rappahannock 4-H Livestock Club for their animal projects at the Culpeper-Mudison Rappahannock Farm Show: Rose Hill Veterinary Practice, Rappahannock Farmers* Cooperative, Rappahannock National Bank, Virginia Tractor, Settle's and Rappahannock Farm Bureau. Your continued generous support is much appreciated! Rappahannock 4-H Livestock Club ‘In Defense of Food:’ A book highly recommended to ‘locavores’ and foodies Thus is the tOth in an occassional series of books that are likely to appeal to or particularly relate to the Rappahannock reader. “In Defense of Food: An Eater’s Manifesto” fellows Michael Pollan's more detailed, scientific, and dense nonfiction book. “The Omnivore’s Dilemma” If you have read the latter, you know that Pollan traces the origins of feur meals, one highly processed, two organic (one from Whole Foods and one from a form in Virginia.), and one foraged, hunted, and gathered. Pbilan educates the reader in the food industry, from feedfots and king corn to the new organic mass production, and explores the challenges of eating locally. His final section of gathering fungi (including morels), foraging for greens and fruit, and hunting wild pig culminate in a meal he acquired through his own neolithic methods. The more than 400 pages of this bestseller (one of the New York Times Book Review’s top 10 books of the year) require close attention and a willingness to process scientific data and many statistics. Rillan begins “In Defense of Food” by saying he is responding to the many questions he received following the publication of “The Omnivore's Dilemma.” So, what do you eat? He offers the reader a succinct answer Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants. In slightly more than 200 additional, highly readable pages, Mian elaborates on this advice. If you are a “locavore,” eating right now from formers’ markets and your own garden, and you are a “foodie,” enjoying time in the kitchen and preparing meals for friends and fomily then this book will affirm all your beliefs. Mian rejects the trend of the* last half century of regarding food as nutrition. He points out that loud is also pleasure, community and culture1. So, he proceeds to debunk the nutritionist movement which sought to reduce food to its ingredients and, due to incomplete knowledge, misled all of us into such harmful practices as substituting margarine for butter. My own Rappahannock family members consistently rejected the modem approach to food and health, insisting that margarine just tasted “greasy” and that butter was “real.” Little did they know that they were* preventing us from ingesting trans-fats, now made illegal in many locations including New York City Pollan describes an “unhealthy obsession with healthy eating ” The problem, of course, lies in the* inability of the scientific community to truly isolate those micrunutrients critical to the health of a human being. So when we assume that we need calcium or vitamin C, we do not realize that the foods that provide these vitamins and minerals also contain small amounts of other unidentified nucronutrients critical to our body’s ability to process and utilize the first nutrients. This orthodoxy receives reinforcement horn journalists and the food industry, the tatter quickly adding each recently identified valuable nutrient artificially as soon as it is discovered. We are now seeing omega-3 added to foods that never naturally contained it. Ifollan goes on to describe the evolution of food in relationship to the consumer, with fruits and vegetables becoming tastier and more visible in order to attract the animal to eat them and thus disseminate their seeds. The consumer also evolved, with humans who herded cattle developing an enzyme that allowed them to digest milk as adults. He identifies two sea changes in our eating habits as a speck's: the advent of agriculture and the advent of the modem diet. The latter relates to the industrialization of food, moving along continually from whole to refined, from simple' to complex, from quality to quantity, from leaves to seeds and from culture' to science. So what's a pe'rson to do? f\>llan advises, eat food, and them provides some supplemental rule's. First, don't eat anything your great grandmother would not recognize* as food. He encourage* us to imagine her by our sides as we peruse* the* grocery store—what would she think of a “go-gurtT Next, he says to avoid food products containing ingredfonts that are a) unfamiliar b) unpronounceable c) more them five in number, or that include d> high-fructose* com syrup. He provide* more* guideline*, quoting We*ndell Berry that “eating is an agricultural act.” He provide* suppfome'iital rule* for his ”e*at mostly plunts” rule*, reminding us that whe*n we eat something we should consider what “it” has eaten. His rule* regarding “not too much” emphasize* pleasure anil quality over efficie'ncy and quantity. I loved this last group of gukk'Une* teat at a table*, don’t buy your fuel where' your car does, plant a garden, etc. >. Ye*. “In Defense of Food” preach** to the choir here in Rappahannock County But we choir members ei\joy being preached to. Who doesn't like to be* atfirmed in his or her lifestyle choice* ... e*pevuilly by a bestseller that's well writte*n ami critically acclaime’d? So I highly recoratiM'nd “In Defense* of Food” to all my fellow lue-avures and foodie* in Rappahannock County. And our great -grandmothers would endorse* it also. “In Defense* of Food” by Michae*! IVllan. The IVnguin lYess, Ne'w York : 2008.

Board From Page AI final details. Chappell will report to the Board of Supervisors, which will have the final say in committingthe county to any new spending programs. The plan s proposed fending sounded “almost too good to be true" when he first heard about it school-board member Wes Mills declared. Mills added that he was initially leery of any new spending plans that could involve mayor tax dollars. But Mills said that “ail the costs would be port of a low-interest longharm loan" in the form of a performance contract issued by the Virginia Resources Authority, a state agency that provides funding assistance to public entities. Basically; the plan would pay for itself from savings incurred over the years from switching to more energy-efficient technologies. Mills explained. t£ alter some 15-20 years, the savings would foil to materialize. the contractors chosen from a state-approved list would write a check to the county to make up any losses. A two-member board subcommittee headed by Mills and board member Rosa Crocket; a local landscape architect, worked out the details of the proposed plan, which was originally presented to the board for its scrutiny last month by ChappelL“t don't see any downside.’* Mills declared. As with all complex construction. projects involving downs of individual budget items, of course, whether or not any downside will eventually materialize will depend upon how the details toe finalized. At the board’s Alift. 12 meeting held in the high school’s band room, the proposal was approved after a 20-minute board discussion that covered only generalities. There were no questions from board members about any of the details in the proposal But an independent review conducted by rappvoice.com of individual proposed expenditures suggested that, so tar at least, ail the details have not been worked out as advertised. Those details were essentially based on recommendations made to Chappell on May 15. 2008 in a ‘‘facilities audit* performed by consultant John Mather, the president of Mather Architects. of HamsonbCtrg. Va. Mathers study was then turned info a spread sheet listing the project breakdowns that Chappell handed out to the board at its most recent monthly meeting in July, for further scrutiny How much board scrutiny there actually has been is not Hear, as the plan appears to he basically the same as first worked up by consultant Mather and Chappell To be sure, some of the projects aimed at increasing energy efficiencies appear entirely reasonable on their face. Solar panels to generate hot water will be installed. Surge-protection systems will be added to electrical switchgear Pneumatic con trols will be replaced by mure efficient modem digital thermostat controls. And simply planting several $Lli^ maple trees to provide shade to the county's school administrative offices located on the aptly-named Schoolhouse Road. not tar from Washington along route dll. certamiy would not appear to raise questions. But the independent review of the proposed budget suggests reason tor questioning the soundness of the plans involving even those maple trees. The plan calls for planting four $129 Autumn Blaze Maples, each up to T foet tall, for $516. ft also estimates the costs of 60 hours of labor at $60-per hour to build a trellis to provide much-needed shade along the buildings south side, which presently bakes in the sun. The trellis adds another $3,600. bringing the project's total to $4,116. But is that really the total prqject cost? There is no estimate for what the trellis would cost. There is no indication of any cost of labor associated with planting the trees. An elementary rule of any sound construction budget would seem to require that the foil costs of materials and labor should be included — even in a rough draft, and especially not m a plan that has been approved without serious questioning. A further review turns up other examples in the proposed capital improvements plan where the numbers don't quite add up. Consider spending $9,000 to buy six air conditioning: and heating units. Again, no estimate tor the costs of labor, which might be included, or might not. How about spending $50,000 to remove asbestos in the floor tiles of the elementary school, at $lpersquare toot, and then installing $751,000 worth of new vinyl tiles at $1.50-*tbot? Is vinyl flooring — hardly renowned as the most lunglasting of substances — the most energy-efficient way to go in a project with a 15-20 year hie span? Could be — but the school board’s members. at least perhaps apart from the plan's chief architects. Crocker and Mills, don't seem to have inquired. Asbestos issue Perhaps the biggest questions involve a project to replace 75 incandescent lights in the high school hallways and classrooms with new electronic ballast fluorescent fixtures. That project's total cost of $312,500 doesn't appear to be focused mainly on lighting improvements. which only comprise somewhere between $4,500 and $4,000 of the entire upgrade. Some $230,000 will be spent on removing 14.000 square feet of asbestos in the school's hallway ceilings, and in some adjacent classrooms. The document virtually cries out for some explanation of any mqjor asbestos removal project that would address various concerns ranging from health and safety to more mundane budget issues. But on Tuesday night, there was no board mention of asbestos. When questioned by this reporter after the meeting. Crocker and other board members stud only that they had no concerns. The existence of asbestos in the county's schools has been known tor years,, with the mam question being what to do about removtng it and when. On Oct. 30, 3007 environmental consultant C. Chance Famuiiner reported to Chapped that he had completed a regular three-vear asbestos re-inspection. “For the most part all materials inspected were in feur to good condition and our recommendations are to continue operations and maintenance procedures as you have dune in the past.1* Famuiiner reported. The consultant is affiliated with Rockbridge Environmental Consulting. Inc., of Lexington. Va. Famuiiner did recommend in attached “notes’* that there were some “specific details that require attention.' The report identified approximately 4.300 square feet of acoustical plaster in the ceiling of the high school's main corridor that had “a potential tor significant damage.' The consultant from Rockbridge recommended that steps be taken to protect the area from damage and continue maintenance procedures “until removal.' Late last year, in his routine publicly-circulated RCFS Facts 4C. Chappell reported that “no asbestos actions are planned.' That was on Nov. fi. 3007. lxow. ui me proposeu capital improvements: plan, that 4.300 square teet where no actions were planned has mushroomed into a $200,000plus project that covers 14.000 square feet of asbestos removal. Asked after the meeting about the various issues associated with numbers that didn't seem to add up. projects that lacked either the costs of labor or materials, and how transparent the budget process really is. board members responded by dismissing any concerns. “We are only approving this plan in concept.'* said Cracker. “We do not have all of the details yet* Three other members of the board — Meredith Gorfein. Aileen Johnson, and chairman Ken Marlor — replied that they trusted Cracker. Mills and Chappell to scrutinize the details of facilities spending for them. Gorfein. Johnson. Cracker and Marlor also said they believed their current budgets are presented to the public and the board of supervisors in a transparent manner. Mills declined to respond to questions. Any questions involving matters of school spending would seem to have an obvious importance, as the local school budget of $11.8 million is more than half the total Rappahannock County spending of $23 million. But apart from the board members themselves, and a fow staffers like Chappell, there wasn't much evidence of public interest on display at the Aug. 12 meeting. Apart from this reporter, only two members id' the public showed up to observe: John Diley and Mitzi Young “Thank you ail for conung out tonight.1* Chairman Ken Marlor quipped. Greg Rushfvrti ts a reporter u'tth mp^K'onY.ctvn Market From Page A l Fauquier all invited to participate." said Wollom. ‘Nut only does the public purchase farm fresh foods that taste good, but customers are supporting the local economy as well by keeping local dollars in our community.'' Farmers wishing to become vendors at the market can do so bv contacting Bob Wollam at 540-9373•££!. “The response to the Buy Fresh Buy Local program has been overwhelmingly positive,* said Melissa Wiley, project manager for the PEC. ‘We an' delighted r to be able to help local group* organize and establish farmers' markets in their communities.* For more information about Virginia's Buy Fresh Buy Local campaign please' visit werw.buylocalvirginia.org The Tri-County Farmers' Market is dedicated to being a producer-only market. This means that all farm products must be grown or produced on the participating farmer's land in the three counties. According to Virginia Cooperative Extension, if each household in Culpeper. Fauquier and Rappahannock counties annually spent $10 a week of their food dollars un local foods, it wouki have an economic impact of over $23 million. 1 Residential Commercial FREE ESTIMATES AND INSPECTIONS COMPLETE INSTALLATIONS & REPAIRS SURGE PROTECTION r Licensed Insured UL Installer JOHN HAMILTON LIGHTNING ROD SYSTEMS (703) 333*0301 • (703) 800*7223 (540) 439-4350 ^ Wollam is acting as market manager for this new venture, and he would appreciate help in the form of volunteers to coordinate the setup and administration of this new market. For more* information contact him at 540-$W7-3i2i Financial IVoblems? Bankruptcy May Help! • T<h» Muuv Bills • Harassing Phmte ( alls • ('t Election Suits • Auto Repossessitm • Wage Garnishments • Home Foreclosures I We are a debt refief agency. We hefp people Me for bankruptcy refief under toe bankruptcy code. Earl J. Oberbauer, Jr. Attornev At Law 540-829-6900 • 1-8004M-3059 FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Saturday, August 16th Curtain Rises at 4:00 p.m. Students who attended SPARK! summer camps will perform a short play, display photographs taken in partnership with National Geographic, and treat guests to appetizers made in Culinary Camp with Mary Arthur. Join us at SPARK!'s Ki Theatre location: 310 Gay Street Washington, VA 22747 Photos and culinary delights available at The Packing Shed Gallery 343 Gay Street Washington, VA 22747 (After performance, until 6:00 p.m.) Thanks to our sponsors: National Geographic | Headwaters | Nikon Circuit City | Target | Psychological Rejuvenation Virginia Commission for the Arts For more information, call the SPARK! office: 540.987.3V www.sparkartsva.org 1 '-v';' ■ - Heaven in every bite! Savor the charming surroundings of Sperryville at the Stonewall Abbey Cafe and Gift Shoppe JJ Mam Street Sperryville VA Sit down, relax and enjoy: • Freshly brewed coffee and espresso drinks • Delicious sandwiches, salads and wraps • Assorted pastries and dessert $ • Hand-scoopfd Blue Bunny" Ice Cream stay connected Free Wi-Fi Stations www.stonewallabbey com

.4It submissions in Upcoming Events must be received by Cf p*m* on Mondays to be consniered for publication* Hease send to Jan Clatterbutek at jctatterbuck&timespuper&co m with your name and cantact facts* lb farther promote any event* whether charitabie or not* you may piace a compelling ad by contacting Stephanie Heflin at shethntpttmespapersvcom Aug. 14-16: Carnival The Flint Hill Volunteer Fire Department's annual carnival and parade will be held Thursday-Saturday. Aug. 14-16. The parade will be Friday at 6:45 p.m. Come every night to be with your neighbors and enioy all the rides, games (including bingo), good food and music. Don't forget to purchase your raffle tickets for the pick up truck and heifer. Aug. 17: TVy-outs Fauquier Freeze will be having try-outs Aug. t7. Aug. 23 and Sept. 7. at Fauquier High School at the softball fields. Ages 1QU & t2U will start from 1-3 p.m,. t4U» 16U 18U will start from 3-5 p,m. If you have any questions call Mark Qtt 540219*3190 or Willie Stewart at 703-622-9547 Aug. 18: RLEP On Aug. 18. the Rappahannock League tor Environmental Protection will meet at 7 p.m.. at the Rappahannock County Library. Social time begins at 6:30 p.m. All are encouraged to attend to learn more about helping 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. Aug. 19:RCCA Community members are invtted to attend the Aug. 19 board meeting of the Rappahannock County Conservation Alliance (RCCA). RCCA holds its monthly Board of Directors meeting on the third Tuesday of each month from 5:30 -7 p.m.. at the Link in Sperryviile (at the comer of Routes 522 8 211.) For more information, call the RCCA office at 987-9118. Aug. 20: Rm Clinic Rappahannock Free clin ic will be open on Aug. 20 at the County Health Department on Main Street in Washington. For more information call the Fauquier Free Clinic at 540-347-0394 The annual yard sale by members of the Rappahannock County Democratic Committee this year includes a bake sale. Great bargains are being assembled once again. The location is The Link in Sperryville. For information about the sales, or to donate items, call Barbara Dennis at 540-364-2569 or Barbara Adolfi at 540-987-6682. Aug. 23: Return to Reggae Smokehouse Meadery hosts a Return to Reggae on Saturday. Aug 23 from 6-11 p.m.. See DC s premiere (still) reggae band Black Sheep featuring Dontez Harris. Opening acts are Dulctmerjohn s Merkles with Ebb and Flo. after which mead and liquid lights will flow. Tickets are $15 (includes samples w ID) kids under 14 free. 15-21 are $10. Bring your blanket and picnic for an old-fashioned human-beini Who do you turn to when you’re feeing the toughest challenge in life? ifffe- ' ■ ^ P "We never are wnevt we would need hkwptie " L "But vreare*» thunkiul you wm there. 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S40.tCS.4h4C • WWW.HCTK.ORG At Warren Memorial Hospital, a few tiny incisions can help you heal faster. uil 11| ii> i*>s, ii ki‘ hli'»I ky.'vtfv'Ni'Vpu- si if My ‘U'lp Us \I* '* sui p sir ip! nr i.t r t >,i f i< < it tin It»ill w i ijottif lU'iii Im k ■. -I i II mil In. >r - - \« it >i Skill*k1 sum** -iis up . ri*;rm *S| staff muk*> ftuf vivo j» >ssil>k' I. i''f in- >i*' siuptisin.] ml .iti■ ilmn itn'luUir« j a list >1 oi-» s»r* al fivs »'<ii ms. <Nvk ns .mii it www.vall9yhMlthllnli.com aul rln k "W.m*-n Mnm mmI U- 'spf.ii Wu'w caring for our community, on# person at a time WVafksyHeatth Warren Memorial Hospital 1000 Norlfj Sftenrtnloafi Avp>ue Favit Royal. VA 540-636-0300 The annual Bowen family reunion will be held Saturday. Aug. 23 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.. at the Washington Volunteer Fire Hall. Please bring a covered dish and a drink to share with others. For more information. call Loretta C later at 54Q 547-4062 or Jean Morris at 540 987-7229. Aug. 23: YM sate Stone Soup Catering is partnering with Transformation Ministries to hold a community yard and bake sale at 349 Piedmont Ave.. Washington, from 8 a.m, to 6 p.m. Come set up a table at thetr community sale. Only $5 to come and sit up. Joy's Premier Designs will be there with the latest designs in jewelry. All proceeds being donated to the Transformation Ministry. For table registration, information and directions contact Jenny Stone at 540905-7963 or stonecateringi® gmaii.com or Joy Rollins at 540-522-8578 or gods transformation^ yahoo.com Aug. 24: 441 Ffcst Come with your family and friends to the Rappahannock County 4-H Fest for a last hurrah before school begins the next day. The 4-H will host this event on Sunday. Aug. 24. from 25 p.m.. at the Rappahannock County Park. There will be two moon bounces, snacks and mink camival type games led by our 4-H teen camp counselors. Come and play, have a snack and pick up some information about getting involved in 4-H this year. Everyone is invited) Aug. 28: Aging Together The Rappahannock Aging Together Team will resume regular monthly meetings on Aug. 28 from t to 3 p.m.. at the Rappahannock County Library. For information call Sharon Pyne. 675-3313. Everyone is welcome to attend. Refreshments will be served Aug. 29: RAWL spay The Rappahannock Animal Welfare league is planning another overnight trip for your pet. Cats and dogs to be neutered leave from the shelter in Amissville on Aug. 29 and return, ‘fixed1, the next day. The cost for this is a fraction of the ordinary charge. Please note that the deadline for registration is Monday. Aug. 25. For information call the RAWL shelter at 540-937-3283 any morning of the week. Sundays included. Aug. 31: Norman reunion The annual Norman reunion will be held on Sunday. Aug. 31 at Rappahannock Park on Route 211 in Washington. A picnic lunch will be served at the park grain or shine h at 1 p.m. All relatives and friends are invited to attend. Please bring a covered dish and a beverage. Plates and cups and plastic utensils will be provided. This event only happens once a year, so please bring the whole family for a relaxing afternoon of great food, fun and friend ship. For mom information call Bessie Norman at 540937-5147. Rappahannock County High School Class of 1958 is going to host an ail class-" as reunion to help celebrate the 5Q years since graduation. They veil gather at the Sperryviile Fire Hall at noon on Sept. 6. Bring your favohte covered dish and drinks to share with classmates and friends. Let everyone know that all graduates from RCHS are welcome. For further information call Paula Miller Howell at 434-847-8138 or email peulahoweit@hotmail.com Sept. 6: Taste of Rappahannock The eleventh annual “Taste of Rappahannock" veil be held Saturday. Sept. 6. at the Belle Meade Schoolhouse in Sperryviile. All proceeds support the Headwaters Foundation s educational programs for Rappahannock students. The event features delectable dishes made possible through the donation of the finest meats, produce, and culinary artistry by Rappahannock's farms, food specialty shops and restaurants. Individual tickets are $150; This event sells out every year, so contact the Headwaters office right away at 540-987-3322 to make a reservation, to request an invitation, or. better yet. to reserve a table for yourself and your friends. .u: wnorton loud reunion The annual family reunion of the late Henry T. Whorton and Lillie Cloud Whorton will be held at the Rappahannock Park. Washington on Saturday. Sept. 6, starting at 10:30 a.m. Family and friends are welcome to attend. Please bring a covered dish to be shared by all. For more information call Jeanne Brown at 540-937-4146. Sept. 7 RCCA RCCAwitl host a gathering at 3 p.m.. on Sunday. Sept. 7 tor landowners who are interested in learning more about conservation ■ easements including up-todate information about tax incentives to help them make an informed decision about long-term options for their land. Call the RCCA office at 987-9H8 for location and directions. Sept. 13: Festival The Page County 1st art and music festival will be held on Saturday. Sept. 13 on First Street from 11 a.m. -8 p.m. This all day extravaganza is free to the public and will offer access to musical performances, art exhibits and a chili cook-off. Food and beverages will be offered for sale on site. Sept. 13: PEC The Piedmont Environmental Council's annual meeting will be held on Saturday. Sept. 13 at Caledonia Farm in Flint Hill. The guest speaker is Lester Brown. President of the Earth Policy Institute, who was called by The Washington Post one of the world's most influential thinkers.' There is no charge for the media. Food will be available for sale. Sept. 13: RoughRfcte The Fauquier Free Clinic will host the Rappahannock RoughRide at to a.m., Saturday. Sept 13. The 12to 60-mile bicycle nde is the last fundraiser of the year for the Free Clinic. It is a self-paced, multi-level cycling challenge for the recreational or senous cyclist, covenng some of Virginias most beautiful countryside. Courses include 12-. 35- or 60-mile rides over paved roads, or a 20- or 30-mile mixed terrain RoughRide. The first 350 registrants earn the right to wear the coveted RoughRide T-shirt. All proceeds benefit the uninsured families of the Fauquier Free Clinic, which is supported by Fauquier Health. Register and pay $25 for adults and $15 for children under 12. to ride through beautiful Rappahannock County. For more information, as well as online registration, click on www.fauquierfreeclinic.org. Sept. 20: Gospel test Gospel fest will be held on Saturday. Sept. 20. beginning at 3 p m., at the RCHS auditonum. The event is a fund raiser for the benefit of the “AfricanAmerican Heritage Center' planned for the Scrabble School site. The program will feature local singers and musicians of which several are Scrabble School alumni. Reservations are encouraged with a donation of $20 for adults and $10 for students. Children. 6 and under, are invited free. For reservations, call Dorothy Wam»r 540-987-8103. Leap Start Preschool Fall Registration Owner. Crystal Smith, a Va. State Certified teacher (Pre-k to 6th grade), announces open registration for the second year of her preschool conveniently located in Sperryville. Leap start offers full, part time and drop-in care for children up to age five. Full time rate of $35/day. part time and '/* day rates also available. Includes, lunch, two snacks, educational craft activities, and individualized communication report daily. For application and more information call 987-9660 or email ecsmith03@venzon.net Register now. as vacancies are limited. Softball registration Area girls are invited to register for Piedmont Softball Association s 2008 fall fastpitch softball season. All players are welcome from beginners to advanced. Activities will include practices. games (both on PSAs home field in Amissville and away), clinics, home run and RBI hitting awards, and so much more. Accepted will be any girls born from 1989 through 2002. Registration fees are $25 for any girls who did not play with PSA in spring 2008 and $t5 for any returning spring 2008 PSA girls; $5 discount for second and additional regis trants from the same household. Scholarships are also available To sign up or tor further information, please call Mauri Payne (937-4142 or 675-3729. or email payne729@earthlmk.net) or David and Donna Sheffield (937-5595). Save 50% discount towards your “dp A Go" advertising m the paper & our onlne version, “dck A Go." PKjs get FREE Yard Sale Signs Deadline: Friday 3 P.M. 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Washington \folunteer Fire 8c Rescue receives $145,000 for new ambulance The Washington Volunteer Fire and Rescue department has been chosen by the Loeb Foundation to receive a $145,000 grant for a new Advanced Life Support ambulance, according to Chief Ann Spieker. WVFR made application earlier this year with a request to purchase new or to re chassis the old ambulance for two thirds the cost. Re chassis is not as favorable a choke as new EMS requirements on design are required. Russ Collins, a medic for Washington, wrote the grant request that was approved. The Jesse and Rose Loeb Foundation provides financial support to local charitable organizations. Past recipients include the Amissville Volunteer Fire and Rescue and the Fauquier Free Clinic. The Washington ambulance needing replacing, built in 1997, is over 10 years old, with some 93,000 miles on the engine and chassis. This ambulance has became unreliable as the real axle was knocked off several years ago when the ambulance hit a rock in a narrow driveway: This has resulted in continuing rear seal/alignment problems, according to Spieker. The old ambulance also had water contaminated fuel in the engine and has never been right since. Despite a series of repairs it continues to suffer power loss which is evident on steep hills. Over the last year, the ambulance had to abandon four emergency calls due to mechanical problems. Those calls were covered by other county ambulances so patient care was not in jeopardy: said Spieker. Washington Jan Clattertxick 675-3338 [jclatterbuck® rtrnesuapers.com Ambulance replacement for most EMS Agencies is 10 years or 100.000 miles unless meyor repairs are occurring. Spieker and members of the WVFR wanted to replace the ambulance with one with a similar design to minimise personnel training and comply with Virginia EMS regulations. A competitive procurement process will take place with at least three dealers to ensure an ambulance that meets design at the lowest cost. Washington volunteers wish to thank the Loeb {foundation and the community for all the support given their department. With assistance given the department. Washington VFR commits to supporting the community when called upon. Tknker fundraiser Take a morning off from cooking breakfast and take the family to the Washington Fire Department on Saturday. Aug. 16 for a delicious breakfast to benefit the new tanker. The cost will be $7 for adults and $4 for 12 under. Wedding Anna Clatterbuck of Washington attended the wedding of her grandson. Paul Stoots to Leska Webb at Holston Hills Country Club in Marion. Va.. on Saturday Aug. 9. Paul Stoots is the son of Jenkins* family reunion set for Aug. 30 at county park If then? are any members of the family of the tate Thomas and Louise Jenkins* living in our area who have not been notified* there is the Jenkins' reunion on Saturday. Aug. 30 at 11 a.m. at the Rappahannock County Park on Route 211. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Miller who celebrated their 10th wedding anniversary on Friday Belated wedding anniversary wishes go out to Steve and Karen Brown, Mike and Missy Wright* Tbm and Mary Tharp* James and Pauline Ketchner and Nelson and Aileen tVttit and may each couple be granted many more. Reva Way residents Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Brown are receiving congratulations on the engagement of their daughter. Samantha Shelton Brown to James F. Smith. The wedding is planned for October 4 at Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Quite a number from our area attended the Gospel Concert held at the Reva fire Boston Marie F. Atkins 987-8802 hall on Saturday evening. In our birthday list for the week, to whom we extend wishes are. Tommy Cubbage, Julia Sish. Austin Knick. Katrina Miller. Lisa Dodson, Gertie Fineham, Terry Cubbage tuid Brien Patterson. We hope everyone has a wonderful day. Remember in prayer, assistant fire chief. John Hall of Salem Volunteer Fire and Rescue, who was iryured in a motorcycle accident. Rosie Wharton continues to improve in Overlook nursing home following tm\jor surgery in Fairfax. Sympathy goes out to Margie Coape and family upon the passing of her sister. Clara Risnev. which occurred Thursday in Orange. Prxjto courtesy Boy Scout Troop 36 TEAM WORK: Some of the scouts from Troop 36 who created an outdoor sitting area for seniors at the Scrabble School are. first row from left. Aidan Oemolli. Aidan Gould. Kathleen Forrest (Gavin's sister) and Ashton Gould. Second row. from left, are Connor Forrest. Scout Master Roger Pierson. Gavin Forrest. Josh Bywaters and Ryan Newland. Scouts From F*uge A2 school house is located. Thunks to the contributions of Sherbeyn’s Lawn and Landscape Supply. Blue Rat; Gardena, and MWF’ Supply Inc., the project was ready for completion. Many scouts and family members of Troop 36 cleared the 36' by 36‘ area. The planting of native flowers and shrubs, building of four benches iuuI construction of a Virginia split rail fence, gave way to mi eryoyable outdoor room to complement the preservation of the Scrabble School. Hopefully, the project will fulfill a duul purpose in providing a cunununity center for the elderly in the county with a peaceful sitting urea for senior citizens while also standing as a tribute to the preservation of history in the county. Scrabble School Preservation Foundation has led the effort to renovate the school building to recognize it as an African-American school before the ltH>Os. The site is listisl on the National Register of Historic Flaws and the Virginia Landmarks Register * Fred and Sandra Stoots also jf Marion. Va. Sandra is the laughter of Anna Clatterbuck. Doug and Beverly Exline >f Washington. Melvin and Mary Goehenour tmd Bud md Louise Clatterbuck all of Front Royal attended the wedding. Birthday wishes Belated birthday wishes go out to Lisa Dodson, deputy treasurer of the Rappahannock County Treasurers Office. She celebrated her special day on Aug. 4. Celebrating 80 Friends and family of Clarissa Leggett of Washington joined in celebrating her 80th birthday at her daughters home in Warrenton on Saturday evening. The Swedish Embassy catered the event. Among those who attended were her husband. Mayor Gene Leggett and their four children and nine grandchildren, triends and relatives. Let's remember Chris Williams' father, Joe Williams of Chester Gap in our prayers each day. Mr. Williams had an accident on Aug. 7 and was flown to Fairfax Hospital where he underwent brain surgery, ^due to a head injury. Chris Williams was formerly a major with the Rappahannock County Sheriff*s office and is now with the police force in Front Royal. Highland School ADMISSION OPENINGS 2008-2009 The Admission Office is still accepting applications for the 2008-2009 academic year! If you would like to learn more about die available openings and/or schedule a personal tour, please contact Chris Pryor, Director of Admission and Financial Aid. at 540-878-2740 or cpryor^highlandschooLorg Urnitixl financial aid grunts available. 5^%^,.... . *^v: ■ '>. f AppfyTbdav OUR mission: to provide a demanding academic program to develop the skills AND character ESSENTIAL FOR STUDENTS TO MEET THE CHALLENGES OF COLLEGE & LEADERSHIP IN THE TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY W* do 'ot discfimmalt on oasis of ratu. 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Horses & People Cinnamon Ridge series Cinnamon Ridge Farm in Amissville will continue its show series, combining the regular awards series with the schooling series for the balance of the season. The A4g. 16 schooling show classes move to Aug. 23; the Sept. 6 classes move to Sept. 20, and the Oct. 11 classes move to Oct. 25. More details are at (703) 282-3727. Obstacle clinic Champion judged pleasure rider Susan Hartman of Warrenton will host an obstacle clinic Saturday, Sept. 13 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Call Hartman to reserve space: (540) 341-0334. Old Dominion plans The Old Dominion Hounds will host trail rides Aug. 16 at Texas farm near Hume and Aug. 23 at Windsor Lodge in Flint Hill. Both begin at 9 a.m. and feature a potluck lunch to follow. Also on Aug. 16, the club will offer its annual “open kennels." Hound puppies and hunt staff will be cm hand at the free event. Everyone is invited to attend — especially juniors. Details on any ODH event are available by calling (540) 364-3995. Fout goes 1-2 In AP. Smithwick Trainer Doug Fout ofThe Plains saddled High Action (Paddy Young up) to win the $85,000 A.P. Smithwick memorial at Saratoga last Thursday. He also sent out second-place finisher Dark Equation (Matt McCarron.) High Action was groupplaced in England on the flat before turning to hurdles. He won his U.S. jumping debut in July at Colonial Downs. through the cafe* peace dm is _to. . . > Sreanxgq worn one's life is so ! at tuned to God’s will that there is neither time nor spice to allow frustration .ind confusion to invade the inner spin! of the soul. A tranquil mind is not ail inactive one; it is never a closed door It is an open ifool with an ever laithlul assurance that < <od has abundant blessings in store When vve ■ire at peace with (.oil, we are ' i apable ol inviting tranquility to enter and live within ns We can seek Ills will quietly with the knowledge that He never lads us. the lord will give strength to His people, the l ord will bless His people with peace " i Psalm >7:>7). Inter vour house ol worship this week and find serenity with <lod. 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Virginia 540-825-6700 rurcnase an oraer of rwsncrowna . . and a medium beverage and recewt a ./ mu Chicfc-ttlA HimHmI iMt quwJ ^’if m: ,'nc+mvi rtwrwtto*/ C* p.xxir’rx,#; u&f •.;. t’Oi.iM -Or* fawn pax ewer o*> rtwmiduroOftmt^Wto*, ■ • CVJSfOmSUNQto T.F. Brocato Masonry Rniii)inti .Home ■> //if CunJuupe •Natural Stow Additions: Watts, Walk & Patios •Brickwork & Concrete Instaflabun •KtscoraOon jk Kepav Call Tom 540-270-9309 < High i/uuhh 1 mrtiuai <air and | rmotnmal, soaal and \fimtual \ uppot t. lot patients with a /i/r rxpftluiuy ot six months or less. irf'itnlUss of thru ability to buy. 540.825.4840 • www.hotr.org Fout said the Aug. 25 Turf Writers’ handicap at Saratoga was the gelding's likely target. DerbyCross returns DerbyCross will be held at Morven Park in Leesburg this Saturday, Aug. 16, starting at 3 p.m. Five teams of four — three event riders plus a show jumper — will jump a cross-country course sprinkled with show fences. The short format, and easy to follow action, makes the sport a popular spectator venue. Log on for details: www.DerbyCross.com. Scott Hassler will teach at Sprieser Sport Horse near Orlean on Tuesday, Aug 19 from 6:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call (540) 364-6179 or log onto www.spriesersporthorse.com for information. Hunting clinic Susan Deal and Oliver Brown will conduct a foxhunting clinic this Saturday, Aug 16 at Grovespring Farm in Culpeper from 8 a.m. to noon. Call to reserve space: (540) 547-2810. ‘Thinking Horse9 dinks Instructor Jan Snodgrass will teach a “thinking horse” clinic this weekend, Aug 16-17 at her Light Heart Farm near Marshall. Snodgrass said that she will “Improve your ability to work with horses by learning to understand both their behavior and the ways they learn best.” Visit online for more: www.theexcellenthorse.com. Futurity moves to new date Since its inception the Virginia Yearling Futurity has been held at the Warrenton Horse Show over the Labor Day weekend. As the classes have steadily grown, the event has clogged up the timetable to the point ‘■hat tK Futurity must now stand on its own. This year the $15,000 futurity will be a stand-alone event on Sunday, Aug. 24 at the Warrenton Horse Show grounds. The Futurity features $15,000 in total prize money with $10,000 in cash prizes. Call for details: (540) 3474313. Volunteer call The Blue Ridge Center for Therapeutic Horsemanship, a non-profit organization serving disabled children and adults, will hold training sessions for lesson volunteers Aug 20 and 27. Call (540) 837-1575 for information. Area Churches Shiloh Baptist Pastor Rev Michael Tinsley Sr. Services 1st & 3rd Sunday Sunday. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship service 11 a.m. F. T. Baptist P rstor: Dan Yowell Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship 11 a m. Trinity Episcopal Rector: Rev Jennings W. Hobson III Thursday Contemplative Prayer 7 a.m. Sunday Holy Eucharist I 8 a.m. Morning Prayer II 9 a.m. Holy Eucharist II 10 a.m. Promise Land Baptist Pastor Herbert Johnson Sunday Sunday School 9:45 a.m. First Baptist Pastor Rev Dr Wendell R. Grant Services First and third Sundays 11 a.m. Church School: First and third Sundays 9:45 a.m. „ Bible Study Wednesday 7-8 p.m. April through August St. Peter s Catholic Parish Pastor Fr Robert J DeMartino Masses Saturday Vigil. 5:30 p.m. Sunday. 8 30 and 10 a.m. Holy Days of Obligation call 675-3432 Weekdays Tuesday-Saturday, 8:30 a.m. Confessions 4 30-5 p m., Saturday, after masses Forest Grove Baptist Pastor: Mark DeAngelis Sunday: Sunday School to a.m. Worship Service tt a.m. Contemporary service the last Sunday of each month Macedonia Baptist Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Rappahannock United Methodist Charge Pastor: Rev. Leah DeLong Flint HiH UMC -Sunday Worship at 8 45 a.m..Children s Church during the worship service. Adult Sunday School at 10 a.m .call for Bible Study Schedule(675-337Q) Willis Chapel UMC - Sunday Worship at 9 55 a.m., Sunday School at 8:45 a.m., Bible Study on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. Sperryville UMC - Sunday Worship at 11:30 a.m.,Sunday School 1Q:15a.m.. Bible Study on Sunday at 2 p.m. Washington Baptist Pastor: Rev. Philip Bailey Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship 11 am. Sunday evening Adult study 6:30 p.m. Wednesday: Kid's Bibie Club 3:45 p.m. Thursday: Adult Choir 7 p m, Chester Gap Baptist Pastor Rev David Johnson Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Sunday Worship tt a m. Evening Worship 6:00 p.m. Wednesday: Bible Study 7 p.m. Uassanova Pantacostai Pastor: Rev. L. D. Savage Sunday: Sunday School tQ a.m. Youth 5:45 p.m. Evening Worship 7 p.m. Tuesday: Worship 7 p.m. Hopawall Baptist Church Pastor-Elect: Rev. Garry Brown Associate pastor: Rev. Anna L Allsberry Sunday: Sunday School t0:00 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Wednesday: Bible study 5 p.m. iww IWW9T wnnsumn rwnowsmp Pastors: Kent and Duane Willoughby Sunday: PraiseWorship service 10:30 am. Wednesday: Praise/Worship, Prayer, Bible Study 7:30 p.m. Saturday: Youth Alive Group 7 p.m. Services at Vlewtown General Store M MM Baptist Church Pastor: Rev. James L. Payne Sunday: Worship service 11 a.m. IMw Pnlwai nOfHIW * IMItUHlif Sunday: Sunday School 11 a.m. Second and Fourth Sundays only BatUa Run MnMaa Baptist Church Pastor. Elder Forest Atwood Meets second Sunday at 10:30 am. Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Betsy Parker Germany mines Olympic gold Silver for American Gina Miles as Hinrich Romeike claims individual victory By Betsy Parker Rappahannock News Staff’Writer It was a nail-biting finish Tuesday night in the Olympic three-day event finals, as American Gina Miles moved up to claim individual silver, the only U.S. medal. The lengthy show jumping course scrambled the overnight leaderboard, but German Hinrich Romeike held on for individual gold as well as adding to Germany’s team gold total. With less than two points separating the top four riders. Miles put in a pair of double-clear rounds with McKinlaigh to rise from fourth to second. This was the 34-year-old mother and California housewife’s first time to ride in the Olympics; she was on the gold medal team at last summer's Pan Am Games in Brazil. Germany .finished on 166.10 penalties to win the first Olympic gold medal handed out in Hong Kong. Australia finished second on 171.20 points, with Great Britain for bronze at 185.70. Hinrich Romeike of Germany, riding Marius, won individual gold. Kristina Cook of Great Britain, riding Miners Frolic, won bronze on 57.40 points. Dentist Romeike, 45, of Germany and his grey 14year-old Holsteiner gelding Marius were fifth individually in Athens. The team victory holds special meaning for the Germans who were stripped of team gold in Athens in 2004 after Bettina Hoy had a technical refusal on the show jumping phase. Teams competed over a course of 13 jumping efforts with a time of 94 seconds. The time was little issue for the top 25 riders, though Monday’s cross-country course was judged to be ‘‘tiring’’ by many riders who found the undulating Beas River golf course route difficult to find a rhythm. No rider completed the course Photo Courtesy of U S. Equestrian Federation BEST IN THE WORLD: At midnight Tuesday in Hong Kong, German Hinrich Romeike, above, jumped double-clear to clinch individual and team gold in the three-day event aboard Marius. The top finishing American was California rider Gina Miles, shown jumping with her horse McKinlaigh in top photo. Miles vaulted from fourth place to the silver medal with a pair of double-clear show jumping rounds. The U S. team finished seventh after a disappointing crosscountry day left them out of medal contention. without time faults. Virginia's Karen O’Connor had two refusals with Mandiba. while crosscountry specialists Becky Holder and Courageous Comet also had a pair of refusals. Amy Tryon tell when Poggio caught a leg on a downhill oxer mid-course, and, under new eventing rules, was forced to retire from the competition. Phillip Dutton jumped clear but added 19.6 time faults. His Connaught had two rails down for eight penalties in show jumping. France won gold in 2004 and was expected to mount a serious challenge to the favored Australian team, looking for their third gold tneddk But two of the French horses were withdrawn before competition began due to minor lamenesses. P'loto courtesy of JacHio Burkt# Who? Moo? Thoroughbred gelding King of Thunder and a friend make the most of a lazy summer day.near Flint Hill.

Additional funds to help farmers with conservation The Natural Resources Conservation Service has announced that an additional $2.4 million is available to Virginia farmers through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQEP1 This brings the total EQIP funds for Virginia to more than $13.5 million for fiscal year 2008. “This is the largest funding for EQIP that Virginia has ever had.” says NRCS Assistant State Conservationist Ken Carter. “These new monies will allow us to fund additional applications. Local NRCS staff are contacting landowners now to let them know they have been approved for this year’s Religious Notes The Ketocton Association of Regular Baptists will meet for its annual session, Friday, Aug. 15 at 10:30 a.m., and Friday, Aug 16 at 10 a.m.. It will be hosted by the Black Oak Regular Baptist Church, For more information call 987Rev. Michael E. Tinsley, Sr„ pastor of the Shiloh Baptist Church, Woodville, invites all to their annual Homecoming - 135th Church Anniversary on Sunday, Aug. 17. Come meet, greet family and friends from 9 - 10:30 a.m. Continental breakfast will be served. Morning worship service at 11 am. Lunch served after morning worship service. For the 3 p.m., service the guest speaker will be Dr. Carroll Baltimore and his church family. Flint Hill Pentecostal Church, Aileen Road (off Fodderstack Rd.), Flint Hill, will host a Hymn Sing on Saturday, Aug. 23 at 7 p.m. For more information call 540636-2497. Gi(i Brown Hollow Pentecostal Church, Washington will host a Hymn Sing on Saturday, Sept 6 at 11 am. The guest speaker will be Jack Campbell of Stanley Va, and the Bourne family band from Gordonville, Va. Lunch will be served at noon under the tent at the church. Come and bring a covered dish, dessert and a drink and eryoy a day in the country For more information call 540-635-5721. Registration is open for the 3rd Women In Worship Conference on Sept. 26-27 in Fredericksburg at the Hospitality House and Conference Center (formerly Holiday Inn). Check-in begins on Friday Sept. 26 at 12 noon and an EXPO featuring vendors and mini-informational sessions. The conference is sponsored by Way land Blue Ridge Womens Auxiliary and Friends. The early bird registration is open until Aug. 22. Guest speakers are Cynthia Brazelton, Victory Christian Ministries, Rev. Tammie Armstead Pulliam and Rev. Janice Steels, Victory in Christ Ministries. Musical guests include Missy OCTAVIA’ Yates and Psalmist Eric Armstead. For vendor and registration information, contact Conference Coordinator, Minister Patricia Wonnley at 540786-8736 or Auxiliary President, Sis. Nan Butler Roberts, 540-399-1539 or email nb_roberts@msn.com. r Carnival From Pago A1 parade on Friday begins at 6:30 p.m. Saturday evening's eamivai will honor Nancy Jones at 9 p.m. for her extraordinary 15 years of top sales of the pick-up Truck Raffle tickets. (See related story on this page). At 10 p.m., there will be the crowning of the Honorary Fire Chiefs and Junior Miss, Little Miss, Tiny Miss, and Little Mister Fire Chief At 11 p.m. there will be a drawing for the black Angus heifer. The drawing for the new 2008 Chevy Colorado pickup will be held at midnight. For further information on the parade and carnival, please contact Bill Welsh at 675-3097 or Fire Chief Bruce Williams at 675-3286. Route 522 will be closed for about an hour during the parade, beginning about 6:30 p.m., but traffic will be directed to a detour for those who need to go north or south on the road. High Thicket u now available at a reduced price. The owners are offering very attrac* five financing to qualified purchasers. 113 acres of rolling fields In the middle of the Thornton Hill I Hounds Hunt, elegant main dwell| ing, s stall barn, fenced for horses. now offered at $1*850*000 Contact Alex Sharp at I4M1W4M www.AlexSharpRealestate.com Thomas and Talbot Real Estate Mlddleburg, Va 10117 S40-*87'*$00 www.thomasandtalbot.com program.” EQIP is a voluntary program to help farmers address serious environmental concerns related to animal waste, grazing and cropland. Conservation practices installed with EQIP financial and technical assistance provide important public benefits such as cleaner water. improved air quality, healthy soils and abundant wildlife. EQIP offers incentive payments of up to 75 percent to help producers install or implement structural and management practices on private agricultural land. Limited resource producers and beginning farmers may be eligible for up to 90 per cent. With the extra EQIP funding provided by Congress for this fiscal year, USDA has provided a total of $1.2 billion to producers nationwide in 2008. To date, approximately 38.000 formers have signed contracts covering nearly 14 million acres. For additional information LAND NEWLBTINGr 28.5 acres in Qd Brown Hollow with driveway, pom£. ^ well & VIEWS 5428,00ft $297,500 9.9 acres - Harris Hollow, Westenr Views $220,000 12.5 acres - Jordan River frontage. Horse Country $319,500 Owner/Brofcer 25 acres, woods, pasture, stream Adjacent to horse farm Boston Area $300,000 4J acres-Riley Hollow Steps away from Shen. Natl Park 7!*aereswooded/streams* springs $850,000 (looking for offer) Building Lots - Chester Gap from S3QJBUI farms & HOMES 25 or 50 acre Horse Farm Well Appointed Stream can divide acreage. $624,127 or $915,768 1900’s Restored Farmhouse Pond, VIEWS! Protected. $990,000 20 acres joins Sfeen. Natl Park 3BR/2BA*. Deck wftot tab VIEWS* $689*750 Bee Years New? 6+ acres 3BR/2BA* Flint Hilt VIEWS! $269,900 A True Handyman Special Priced accordingly Near Siren. Natl Pa*. $299*00$ Beautiful HomeSperryviUe Got to see this one! Thornton River. $499,000 1960’s ranch style on 9.8 acres Amissville. $319,500 Brick rambler - Flint Hill Hardwood floors* full basement. VIEWS! $289*900 BUTCH Z1NDEL, BROKER. GRL ABR IRISH BARTHOLOMEW, REALTOR butch^rappreakstatexom rbartt ©earthlmk.net Buyer representation since l ^89 - ® RappahonnockRealEsciteResources.com • 540.675.1190 «t about EQ1P. contact the local NRCS office or check the NRCS website at http^/www. arcs. usHa.gov/progranas/eqip. Inspiring TfmtgMs ** Randy Mintor THIS COUNTRY'S ENDURING SYMBOL Each deceased veteran who served honorably in the United States Armed Forces can be given a flag of the United States, whtch drapes the casket or accompanies the urn of the fallen soldier. This provision honors the memory of a veteran's service to his or her country. Each flag is folded and tucked into a triangular shape that mimics a chocked hat. wh^th serves as a reminder of the soldiers who served under General George Washington, as well as the sailors and marines who served under Captain John Paul Jones They, followed by their comrades and shipmates in the Armed Forces of the United States, have fought to preserve our bard-won rights, privileges and freedoms' A copy of the veteran s discharge record is required for the funeral director to obtain the flag. Should the deceased be a member, or former member of the Armed Services we will assist you in planning an appropriate commemoration that will include all options pertaining to their military history. We support and honor our troops Please contact MOSER FUNERAL HOME at (S4t»» 347-AOl We will honor your wishes We invite you to tour our facility at JJ.t Broadview Avenue. Warrenton. Assisting you with compassion is our hi priority. "The bitterest tears shed aver graves ate fur wools left unsaid and deeds left undone" - Harriet Beecher Stowe Dl Gan’s Retreat, Flint Hill 1 his t.irc ] ' * jctc ottering is loc.ih.xi on Bear Wallow Road. iust minute* bum the village ot Hiut HiM. Boasting. Both pleasant views and in ideal iru.\o£ open and wooded acreage. Dugan's Retreat oties a •>upett> location L>n which to Construct vout weekend or tuil-iimc resilience. 1 Steed tor the current market. Sd'M'.OtHt. jysy Tat: Dot wLt Loc> Castuston Cbin nunhiih testurcii log home nestled ije SO wooded acres witb views ui every ducertoo. -W theimt vel updated spates dsbix- this delighttui * bedroom, I ,S i sub home tcatuntig mature landseapipn, a uiatwgeabk yard. storage sbed uud oec oli-the most beauutej chem trees ever to FAxitti. The ideal ci >umrv retreat. |5>'s,(IIJW. Tml Smith House, Fiwnt Royal Loc.Ucvi withio the hiwti limits ot Kr.hu lL.ir.ii •tuvi situ.ttt.ii .it the v'ottxf ot Noith Ri-'v.ii Vyceue lllti -tab Sttect. tfiiS impte-ssis e > IxOKvu) J ' tv*lh sterner bviule jk»s built it) 1^2^ u?o is />meb bit COIlUJlCMnl M tCMlicDtj.J use. bi’SsUll^ 4 suJXUJ in-tuuH It sousoi;. The bauth I- knit* < >Mers sujxrb tnvcsmtctw potciWiii. $44^.1 HH‘ uiuocrs >w*w~aw>a iiunx-r* Mow*. Sw.uui 54#k$22k**a Hi \i.k\ Ri n Farm, \vuss\ait !h u.’ittxj l.-'' ictc t-jjui with "Vvr i •> unlcs ut■ 1 i't:mv • 111 the Kaprnih.n:n> n.k Rjwr plim i killer' K i- mil K.iiiti-. Kan n itin i? i'.c vat; the prupvtty It >l!un; tx-kis hauhviuxis* piovs natural tuck uutl i1 |i>pillii> uio vich-n t-»L the blue Ituct' \ ** H1 nej n h- mt ifth 'cetti in ii.iMUt; n i ! S.-M l\ 2 nJhl.tti iii.d . h,r utnv ’CMikiiv'vn. 'tt1MH* TKifc R \\lU \, WASHING VOX This I.icllk>hrtul y U.TV I'AK’ll h.k> tTutitl^v .,1! ill. 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Abused animals on the road to recovery By Alexandra Bogdanov ic Rappahannock. New* Staff Wrtter Hilleary Bogley’s got her hands full. On July 28» authorities removed 65 animals from a Golden Drive residence in Rappahannock COUNTY Ol^%mni»bWa(MBk» $1,495,000 56* Aim features a 38B, 2.58A, Carnage House wia 4 car owrsaed fin. garage & a 3-car (Macho* garage Interior inductee man Id. master wjet tub. heated tile firs. & cherry let. caoinets. Property features 4 fenced pad ctodcs «</automatic neater troughs, creeks & 22 acs. of woods m trails. Rve (5) BRsepec already installed. Ready to Butotfeur Dream Housel Pr*e includes Kubota 96HP tractor meat & AC. t$ Woods Bahefn^ & Kawasafe Mute REJHNT Regency Brett Boyce 540.229.2470 Cett 540.3413512 Office www. BoyctfLawsottcum Sumerduek.. Of those, approximately 42 were seized, according to Deputy Lane Phillippe. an animal control officer with the Fauquier County Sheriffs Office. The rest were surrendered voluntarily. Last week, the owner Christopher Dowd, 30, agreed not to try to reclaim the animals, court records show. Rook Mu ts Ri>A»\i'wn.H\xN- \ tuagicai rviu^v trotn an htc " «ith t mutate v*» the (o* a»5?on R»v«r anti a hsmttfuBN srttxl t*xue jK>vv A* »vct Wtwtkiiui open fit** pfem. saKvnsd potvh. two Kxkvorn wtn«> autl tiuishctt bw*.tua*. NOW SI9MWA t or more information on this wiring fating: w w w. cheri woodartt.com i lk k on yew l>operries and tru es t he best selection ofSpeiiat Country troperties in Rappahannock Coant? Search for all listings in Rappahannock www.cheriwoodard.com “tThe animals} were in horrendous condition, but it is amazing how quickly they bounce back,1* said Bogley who is an humane investigator for Fauquier County. Many of the animals were taken to the Middleburg Humane Foundation where they are now available for adoption. The dogs and puppies in need of new homes are beagles, fox hounds and coon hounds. The horses and kittens rescued from the property are also available for adoption. Bogley said. Due to the state of tbe economy. Bogley tears that placing them may not be as easy as it has been in the past. “We think adoptions will be lower this year than l in previous years!.* Bogley said. Compounding matters further is that some people who have a lot of animals can't afford to or simply won't provide them with proper care. she added. The Dowd case is the fourth animal cruelty/neglect case Bogley's worked in Fauquier County this year. Three of them have involved “very large-* numbers of animals. In addition to the Dowd case. Bogley said she investigated another incident here in April in which someone was keeping 24 cats in a car. Bogley was also involved in an investigation which resulted in authorities confiscating doaens of large-breed dogs from Charles E. Settle Jr. of Warrenton last December — but the case is still unresolved. Settle was convicted in General District Court of failing to provide proper care for the dogs. A Circuit Court judge upheld the ruling in April, but Settle turned to the Court of Appeals where the case is now pending. Fortunately. Suaanne Ashby, an humane investigator for Fauquier County who helped with the Dowd case, said such extreme cases are relatively rare. In all. she said _ she s worked about 10 incidents of similar magnitude. Anyone interested in adopting any of the animals now available at the Middleburg Foundation can call the organisation at (540) 364-3272. Visits are by appointment only. 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StOQO/mo, sac dap 8 tat s, (540)687-3645 Naar mint Hill. tpr. t 5t», WO. FP. many attractiva taaturas. no pats. $750. mo * sac dap, 540-878-5368 OftlEAN. VA. t84Qs Victonan. t 4acs. 3BR. 2 58A. AC. FP $2Q0Qi mo Pats. Laasa option avail 540-272-0200 iCa. 3tor Haat, WO. Liq Pack, storaga shad. $900mo. 540-2)9-8302 Rappahannock County Custom contemporary 3 BR 2 BA. groat room, loft, full bsmt, docks, batcomas, pnvato woodod lot mi winter mtn viaws. HP CAC. W O. Pots considofod. $t40Omo. Ownoh agont 540*079-4901 Rappahannock, naar Kknt Hill. 2BR, 1BA. dan. ramodatad cottaga. AC. dack. $995. me (540)675-9921 Rant w option! Only 5 minutes to now FBI. Iftcron ft Lockhood Madm. Boautihji park tiko sotting. Lrg colonial. teg garago. circular dnvo. 2.8 acs. 4Dr. 2.56a $2495. mo, Calt John Brown (703)409-0352 OCREA WMfrilto. 4SM & 3 F8A log k©m* on 15.5 ACS $t?UO<mo . SVC dvp p*t Sai» ot f*nt ■ S4Q-$3*-224*. WOftarUon. 3BA. t SBA. ka<m Csttag*. CAC. DW W D M*eiac*. P*tS Ok. $1500<mQ, meHls som* uhlihvs W 283 3*24 Wotartowt 40*. 2BA. lx*** »ts CvOar Itmrt ctaarts. 2 ipte. 2 bams. $1500 No smokina P<MS 54© 8*2 3540 $400*M> « 1 Z uWibvs Skat* horn* m CatMt S^ant balk F*ma»* P'*i 8 Can 540 *803_ fn« «oq« a board m tMCkanov »o* MH cko**«u fet Wammlon VA *03 ^05323 MARSHALL. TH *nd unit. 4BR. 20A. frostily potato*. W O. oil appts. $1150 mo. ONLY mtautoo to MO) S?1>S77>0323. S403H3N1 013 t\>«n Wat28*. I NLV onU utui. (kUJ IK LI*. 'A'O. aca Inf A osctv Mco*>, an m«L* SltHHVmo Vta Mu H240 T>mos Community Ktawspapors ADS WORK Call 888 351 1660 September Free w/approved application. Small complex has a 2BR, 1BATH in Beaieton, Stg shed, sewer i private wells md, W/P. AC. hdwd & tile lire. Close to schools, library, shopping & more. 540-341-2805 8 Ive number $820 rent* & SO (some restrictions apply) TOWN OF CULPEPER. Available /Vow East Spencer St. No Pets $850/mo. 540-547-9137 or 540-718-2459 leave message 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 New Baltimore xWiit Office space for rent 922 - 3.878 sq ft. $12-515 sq ft w/ parking and condo fees included. Easy access to Rt 66. Owner agent 540-675-4901 SHiyrtte.- »R. 'BA wth c*"h4i boat & mt Now wash*f drywr 00**909 9:“«* (m!=-~ ) Chwmtty. VA. 3fer%a. brand n*w SFH *.900. S* I*39.900 FF CO schools. pa* ing Ky 3 CATS. All n*w AppHanc**, community BOCl*i*nASs C*tihn CaB Apnl rp33^9990 QimI Family Hom» 1900s* SBR OBA walkout RR to t"Cd yd R*»hjO*i CAht pump Inwood. WV s«mm O0*#7M9M Rappahannock Co, Flint Mill, VA burial lot, S sp.ice >, $3500. |8Q4)?33'tQt t 8tQam. f---\ 13S MbMt V_ 2 for 1! Bealeton Owner Financing Upper & lower separate living Quarters. 5br. 3ba. sep. pnv entrance to in-law i aupair suite. Quiet cui-desac loc. S275K. Call John Brown (703)409-0352 MLS#PQ68344t5 Chnstopher Real Estate Co. 4BR, 2BA, only $22,0001 Foreclosure! Stop renting! For listings call 800-720-1315. eat 2137 4RR. 3BA. 0C side ot Warren ton, new root! Skylights, siding win• dows. renovated kit w Cte S new appls. carpet & retin koors. 6 acs, cul de sac $ 3 a 9 K 540-3470728 S ac farm, Fauguier Co, renov•• 36r 2ba open ttr plan house S4QQK 9aes. incompl perc S25QK. 54Q- -33 9088 Warrenton. 38R. 2 58A. all mtenor inclds tractor, tods, nioie $480K. View- www h<jme4sale hunMeylamily mlo WAREHOUSE SPACE Remington RV. senux A contractors welcome Uated. secure MtM-VS-aae? Office Rental 1000 to 4000 SQ. 11. Fauquier 540-222-4125 or www.olalaen.com For all of your Employment Needs call the Times Community Newspapers 888-351-1660 c J TT—'Month's E«*t only $99 ON SELECT HOMES • fy»«te«w/o a Ik^u fit. i n ■ m — *— ^ rww rmwis viMif Mm Imqiw KasUkthmi Attpfe * Ptooh-$4?.m 4 iwfe-moto HIGHLAND COMMONS 8664724695 MtnU3E.COM 1 QMbffbtt OhCxttor ^ A 14 i*ru VkfTf APARTMENTS '> l i«Kl - bedroom apartment homes . for Active Senior 55 and heller* I Bedroom $644 • 2 Bedroom SHA5 * Kill via- 'A.i'hk't A Ahi id o*h uvuinmit V, » * tK'dMMul AWtlJul » IMftOl ^M.1^ M iVV^ »lV*MMOI l .VdtkKl • ttvyulm iVN»tk-»* *«\ v-h-«\ iinnti * ttttt Mm V-rnw IA \ii VUi t iwn l Mix ItU. tU*. \ MW ' k>A I t ' \t.MH* t VVuntMvm \\ VlSf» _ 5«M4l4ttW ft <tl 2 RESPONSIBLE ELECTRICIANS seek hunting land. Will pay and/or trad® tor electrical (703) 421-7852 Aula Repair Business. Turn Key Fully Equtped. Good Client base. Warrenton $90K neg W0-349-8453 Rappahannock Co. Flint HiM, VA bunal lot. 5 space *. $3500 (804)333 tort 8 tQam. •1 John Deere Tractor Model 5420. Fair. 5 implements, quad wheels $26K. 540-295-1450 or 540-439-2602 ) Seosooed nixnl (Irvweed $l?5/cerd. Other kinds of weed Culpeper; Community Yard Sale Saturday, Aug 16th Sam-’ Virginia Aye 8 Catalpa Ct NuW Family Yard Sale and Bake Sale Hunsberger Drive. Vint Hjll ( Look tor directional signs at main entrance) i 16 8 30 Noon tbns ot great stutt1 Electronics. Furniture. Filing Cabinets. Kids Stutt Proceeds from Baked Goods wilt go to purchase new playground equipment1 MULCH HAY. dean, dry easy access $1 per bale 540 347 0483 Call a Rap Today BBS 381-1660 Riding lessons available WWW. huntersrest.net (540) 364-2929 *' 4 § v « * 4 e* • « Build vout Own Stee. Buildings. Buy what YOU WANT'" Pactuiy Direct to Site Can Elect, Che.ip height www scg g; p com Source 1CM5?t 2'Si 465S Dark Room equipment & photogtaphy supples., including enlargers lenses albums •fames, cameras & more Christiana Stu dies. (5U0).'“WS 400) Nhcv Dyecast collection, many rare S hard to find pieces ail scales Reasonable prices 540 34* 1046 Nikon N90S camera body Great shape lightning last crisp sharp autotocus. professional level photos 4 frames pei second ' Matm metering Total workhorse ol a camera lor those who pretw precision and contiol 0» shooting him Body Only $U)0 Nikeon SB25 Speedlight Hash $30 Special price $tl'5 tor both. (540) 364292S £ *73 M» Cavalier Kina‘Charles Spaniel AKC Champ bloodlines vet chck cute t hwk i uby female WOOea 540 336 ai-o Al>6 vvonh Call 668 051 1660 273 N. FAUQUIER SPCA LOST 8c FOUND PETS ADOPTIONS TOO! 540-788-9000 Visit our homepage at www.tauquiwspca. coin e- mail tspcatcpnetiero. com *vt a ivmp/ete up to date iistntg Hungarian Warding Ter nets (Puini), Very ran? Akc reg Shots 4 woimed. SniQ 2yrs . call 540 J05-061 Pug pups. t2 weeks. shots oo to date Good with kips lawn color i 5 90 i H' 24g5 *5' 3" oetg cell Puppies tor Sale Poms. Voikie poos. Chihua: huas. Shih tous. 80s tons TQiKies Pugs Golden Retrievers 4 many more 38 Needy Rd Martinsburg WV Sat Sun Aug 16 4 t 7. t'a 'p www wvpuppy com 309 820 3262 C ^ 294 CNaawaye V_ J Barn Cats: All vet checked, will deliver Tame Kittens and cats, pups and dogs, need temporary permanent hpmes Call 202 249 2866 0I Toll free t 8" 225 *835 FOB FREE Excavating Service 4 Tree Fill Dirt Call 571 233 9980 Free 12 pallet 0t bnck ai'd t 2 pallet retaining wail blocks *03 850 620 * FREE 4-AUTOCROSS Ties 20 51 60 2R15 590 928 4J rg Free Fill did u pick up OT we can deiliver 7Q3 628x7588 Announcements C ▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼AT Looking tor BBQ contestants tor cookott and cratt vendors tor tne Car Show and BBQ Event on August 30th at the tairarougnds Call Doug Smith 5JQ-27Q 8t500 or www.tauquiertair.org AtAtATAVAfAVAfAVi? Full Ttm« Employment New Opening FARM EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT Prominent area news executive seeks bright, full-time Executive Assistant for his Home Office administration of large farm and manage its family ruling stable between Middteburg and Warrenton Pleasant disposition and Microsoft Office computer proficiency required. Salary and benefits include free home with total compensation over $50,000. subject, to qualifications. Start date flexible to applicant Fax 703-478-6691 or email: pbrown(a>timespapers.com Day Support Specialist Loudoun County Department of Mental Health Mtmh.il Retardation. Substance Abuse Services is currently seeking qualified applicanfs to work with adults who have significant mental and physical disabilities in an entirely maw tduaiued community based day program Dufies include but are not limited to, supporting and facilitating individuals in activities of then mteiest 01 employment vattun then community as well as providing assistance with personal cate, comrnumcotton, social integration health and safety Requires anv combination of education and exper lence equivalent to a Bachelor s dx>g'ee m psy ohology or Mated field Six months experience in a Mated mental retardation program or setting preferred i mployrnent is contingent on satisfactory results c>t a verification ot past and curtent education T8 screening dm mg record valid driver s license in Virginia or a nearby state or residence criminal background check Will be required to pass CFR/ttrst aid certification. Med Waiver. TOY A (Therapeutic Options ot Virginia) HlPAA and Medication Administration certtBcatlon training (Hiring Range S^.’» h> $45 AWvt) tOWfSVOkl Closes 8/.’./.MOB Visit our on-line employ ment center at www loudoun gov rot additional information and to apply TOC Advertise. Get Noticed. Get Results. | Let us help you place your ad, call today 540.351.1664 Toll Free: 888.351.1660 Fax: 540.351.0121 FauquierClassifiedcftimospapers com —) Fn* oak firewood. you cut & h au l *33 850-6207 (~~D loving family (parents, son 4 Z dogs) wish to grow family with a 2nd adoption. Call toll tree' 866-786-9890. BUYING? SELLING? The Classifieds Have It! Call TODAY 888-351-1660 or FAX 540-351-0121 c FUR Time Employment juvenile Detention specialist Department at Family Services Residential direct care staff position to work in the Juvenile Detention Center Rotating schedule includes days evenings, weekdays. & holidays. Du ties include: security, direct supervision. individual and group counseling of adolescents detained by the Juvenile Court Services Unit. Bachelor's degree in Psychology. Social Work, Criminal Justice, or related field and two years experience in direct service to youths. Valid driver’s license required. Employee must become certified in CPR. First Aid. non-violent crisis intervention, and physical restraint Must successfully complete physical exam, drug screening, CPS and criminal background investigations (Hmnu Range; $42,650-558,643) *09-S226-03) Closes: 8/18/2008. Visit our on-line employment center at www.loudoun gov for additional information and to apply EOE. Loudoun County Public Health Nurse Position LDOli Loudoun County Health Department is seeking u hi^hix sell motivated RN to join our nursing team to provide Public Health senices Dtis is .1 Partnership position between the Loudoun County Health Department \ the Loudoun County Public School System, to provide Tuberculosis risk screening assessments to newly hired School employees litis position will screen, place and trumpet tuberculosis testing results.pcrtoim nursing assessments, provide case management \ other duties as assigned. This IS a lull tunc position with excellent benefits, paid holidays, wuh occasional evening or weekend work hours This is a restricted postton. with employment contingent on the continued contractual agreement between the Loudoun County Health Department and the Loudoun County Public SchiH>l System Graduate from a school, college or university with a mutoi m musing LICFNSCRF: Registered Professional Nurse or eligible Nursing principle and standards of practice knowledge pi Public Health and community resources CPR certification or obtained within first three months of employment, ability to wear an N us mask five VHIl I I1 to assess, plan, implement and case manage pattern care Vhilitv in use a windows-based PC BSN. bthnguai m Spanish a plus. A pre-employment criminal record check and a background mvcstigatton are required, Loudoun County Health Deportment accepts only online applications Faxed, mailed, or e-mailed applicatons w ill not he considered A completed application, including all previous employment salarx histoiy. and education must he submitted online tor consideration Online upplica tions will he accepted unit! 5 PM on Otv'-lOHi.x tot a detailed iob description, instructions and to apply, please vtstt out website http www vdh.vtrgimaceov TWo Professional Sales Representatives tor the # 1 Auto Retailer in Fauquier Countv Join the Leader in Automotive Sales. At Country Chevrolet we have established a solid reputation ot honesty,integrity and outstanding customer service-before and after the sale. With the hottest products on the market and the fastest growing dealership in our region we want to add two soles pro fessionals to our staff to help expand our market penetration and to he>p maintain our extremely loyal customer base Our current staff ot sales professionals are a mix of top performers in automotive sales, in other industries, and some who started their career nght here, at Country Chevrolet It you are currently a top performer in your industry. ate committed to customer service, are willing to learn our business, and you are ready for the next level, apply today lufim Country Chevrolet, Inc. I QllUtTX11 Lee Hwy. East; Warrenton, VA 20186 J 540-347-9000 Contact Jake Moore or Steve Myers All replies are strictly confidential We are currently hiring SALES ASSOCIATES (NO OlTBOl'ND Tltl.ttMARKA; I'lNlii DAYS. EVENINGS and WEEKEND SHUTS EARN UP TO $20.00 PER HOUR Stop by and nil out an application or email us at hr^bluomsloday.coni blooms today \hi\i k v s 15405 John Marshall llighwav Hat market. \ V ^ixect&i Sntej Kn nearly 50 years Airtie Center h.f{[ m-ned c*-> po -g .1 ■hw,-.-. ■ conference wnto and has provided me den a,-;’OSpntve v productive meetings. hosting over <0.000 convene** Ame o~- - ‘V latest m conference support tecnnokxjv w-'v tar v • accommodations. distinctive dining and attentive peso \v <0 •. 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Warehouse Personnel Cabinet & Millwork Manufacturer in Gainesville. VA. seeking Warehouse personnel. Applicant must be able to lift 75ibs. Forklift experience preferred. Duties include: unload and process material deliveries perform inventory counts, issue materials to shop. Bar more Info please contact Darrell Ofcon @ 540-347-4551 ext 110. . | FRONT DESK f: RECEPTIONIST 4 Weekends and Holidays a Must' i Call For More Information l £ 540-522-8406 ! *% Linda Willoughby | 'J 16589 Edwards Shop Road r jlf Remington. Va. 22734 \ EVENT WAIT STAFF I PART TIME Experience Required. Must be available weekends & holidays. Call 540-399-1779 Teresa Lopez 16589 Edwards Shop Road Remington, Va 22734 FOOD SERVICE & HOUSEKEEPING NEED EXTRA $$$$?? Award winning Bed 5 Breakfast has part time positions open weekdays as needed 5 some weekends. , Must have experience, transportation f and live dose by: Call (540)349-4020 4 Prep Cook Vis»t tmr wrAst/r rtf ktlp; //tt/ww. turhe ueg/Ut Atm ami duA on um trapes tv lettm morr t tmsxum. QnaUfM applicant* apply to: Airtir Crater AirUc Road. Warrenton. VA 20187 Fax to 540-428-71 IS E-mail - HR#akHe.com RN STAFF DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR RN needed to plan, organize, direct, coordinate. present and evaluate nursing education program at a rehab and iong term care facility. Certification required by The Commonwealth of Virginia to conduct CNA training class. Applicant should also posses recent clinical expenence in providing direct nursing care. Apply in person or call for an immediate interview Culpeper Health & Rehabilitation Center 602 Madison Rd. Culpeper, Va. 22701 PH (540) 825-2884 PAX (540) 829-0238 www.mfa.net EOE/DRUG FREE WORKPLACE ADMIN ASSISTANT With Fairfax/ Manassas trade association. Responsible for assisting with preparation and distributing of news and information to membership; managing front desk, phone calls and administrative assistance for the office. MS Office Suite experience required. Excellent opportunity for organized, dependable person. Salary commensurate with experience. Fax cover letter with salary requirement and resume to (7031 385-1404 or email to michael<£a-r-a.org. Auto Parts COUNTER SALES FT/'PT Positions 15 Northern VA locations. (Prince William. Loudoun & Fairfax Counties). Fun benefits. Experience Required. Call: Fairfax Auto Parts 703-323-5300 DRIVERS/ DELIVERY Full-time and parttime positions. AM & PM shifts. Full benefits. year-round work, not seasonal. Locations in Loudoun, Phnce William & Fairtax Counties. Fairfax Auto Parts 703-323-6300 Food Lion Job Fairt All positions, FT/PT! Tnur. Aug. 14th, 11a-6p. 5920 Seminole Trial, Ruckersville, VA 22968. Onsite Interviews! www. foodlion.com Highly motivated individual for rewarding career in FINANCIAL SERVICES 540-439-8510 CLASSIFIED ADS WORK! Call Maur Rep TODAY! 888-351-1660 or FAX 351-0121 Times Community NEWS in Print. Online Anytime. Times Community Newspapers an award winning community newspaper with offices m Fairfax. Loudoun. Fauquier. Clarke and Rappahannock counties, has immediate openings for the following position; Accounting Manager - FT - Herndon, va Duties: Managing the month end close process, preparing journal entries, reconciling and analyzing general ledger accounts implementing audit processes, prepanng financial reports and serving as budget support QuaHfiaiitlons: Candidate must have 5+ years of accounting experience degree required. Proficiency with spreadsheet applications required. Display Advertising Consultant FT - Leesburg and Fairfax, VA Duties: Business to business sales, develop and maintain client and corporate relationships, develop and implement effective marketing plans specifically targeted to assigned territory and client type and work with clients in determining and fulfilling their advertising needs. Qualifications: Candidate must be a motivated self-starter that is very customer service oriented, has the ability to deal effectively with all types of personalities, be computer/intemet literate, and have creativity, negotiation and listening skills Spedal Classified Advertising Consultant - FT - Leesburg, VA i. The Special Classified Advertising Consultant is responsible for selling types of classified advertising and other miscellaneous functions as pwsiding excellent customer service. Must be able to work with multiple* computer software packages and work in a team environment while achieving department revenue and productivity goals. tpjfcaMonsr Direct sales experience a not required, tMtargood attitude and solid work ethic a absolutely required. ? Jic: ; Culpeper, VA/PT- Rappahannock. VA ? Duties; Covers newsworthy attMBm at ai (tours and must rrmtsttkt deadiinli Qualifications: Strong writing skills self-motivated, flextWe, and able to meeP strict deadlines / For the coinpleae let of Employment Opportunities visit: www.TimesCommunity.com Interested applicants should send a resume and salary requirements to: Human Resources, 13873 Park Center Road Suite 301. Herndon, Virginia 20171 Email to: Fax to: 703.435.9754 • No phone All resumes will be entered into our resume database;. Him* Cumimmitv N*'w*pupe*r* in an Equal Opportunity Employer Stable Help Needed for riding center in Amissville. Must have horse experience & current references. Care for 11 horses, clean stalls, groom, tack up, clean tack, feed & turn out. Must be reliable & fit. Dependable transportation required as well as current drivers lie. 540-937-3758 Classified Ads Work Call 888-351-1660 Looking For A Job? Start Here. New local job listings every week. 00 McrcKln Benz E320. 4-Matic wagon, sitver/btk. excel cond, 11 OK mis. $7500/obo, 703-725-6363 01 Mercedae SLK 320 Roadster, sport pack, dark red. excel cond. 76K mis. $16K/obo. 804-761-3809 04 Dodge Viper SRT10, Ferran Red. 6sp, only 4K mis. 7yr/70K mis warr. 510HP 525lb. as riew! $57.450/obo 703-409-0352 04 Pontiac Grand AM. 75K mis. Loaded, all power Silver. $9000. 540-788-1051 05 Orange Jeep Wranger. 4x4. 6sp. 2dr, AC. CD, 34K mis. sport canvas top. REDUCED S10.5K 540-937-3121 07 Chevy Impala, silver. 5K mis. flex fuel, Asking $15K. Like Brand New. 540-341-0198. I Turbo Volvo for sale. Some work required. 199k. $2500. Contact Rob at 703-870-0914. 1996 BMW Z3 Blk Conv. 5-spd. AC. Exc. Cond. $7950 /obo. (540)635-9520 2004 Dodge Rumblebee Black. RAM 1500. 4x4. 47k. Une-X liner, new tires, $15,700. 301-834-4330 77\ ■Ljj CONSTRUCTION SUBCONTRACTORS (3 to 4 person crews) needed for new home construction trades. Exp'd In House wrap & Window/Door installation. Must be licensed & insured w/reliable transportation & tools. Bi-linqua! English/Spanish preferred. Proof of citizenship req'd. Phone; 517-292-9980 or Email: ibeatty<§> homaconstructionservicos.com Erosion & Sediment Specialist Successful candidate will assist with the implementation of the Fauquier County's Erosion and Sediment (E&S) Control Program by conducting inspections and reviewing site plans. BS in Environmental Sciences with major coursework in soils, natural resources or related field preferred. Proficient oral and written communication skills, computer experience, and excellent organizational skills required. Construction experience, including field work and land development construction plan interpretation preferred. E&S Certification a plus. Starting salary $35,817. Excellent benefits Call or email John Marshall SWCD for application packet. Must submit with cover letter.Johnmarshali. swcd@vaswcd.org or (540) 347-3120 ext 3. Deadline 8/29/08. CNA/ Medication Aida 8 hr shift. Must be able to lift. Jackson House Assisted Living 540-987-8746, 540-497-2486 Oh, the places you'll goWhether it's a new career, a car or a fishing pole... Shopping the Classifieds can help get you there. Gainesville Health 6 Rehabilitation Center, a state of the art Rehabilitation and Nursing facility, located in the heart of Gainesville Virginia, is in need of qualified: Certified Nursing Assistants The following shifts are currently available. C.N.A.'s • 6a-2p PT • 2p-t0p FT/PT • 10p-6am FT/PT • Restorative C.N.A. FT/PT NURSING SHIFT SUPERVISOR • RN preferred • • • All positions require a valid C N A or Nursing license • • • Interested applicants could e-mail or tax their resume to Michael San Juan at michaelsanluan@ghrcenter.com /Fax Number 571-248-6455. Applicants are encouraged to call ahead of time to be scheduled tor an interview. For other inquiries, please call 571-248-6100 extension 207 or mail to: 7501 Heritage Village Plaza, Gainesville. VA 20155 Tlmos Community Nowspapors. Wo aro whoro tho roadors aro. 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 ♦ CHARGE NURSE - PRN - All Shifts. ♦ UNIT MANAGER • RN ♦ RESOURCE NURSE - RN ♦ CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT 3PM-11PM ♦ ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE COORDINATOR 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, canng supportive staff and much more For more information please contact HR at: 360 Hospital Dr; Warrenton, VA 20186 Phone (540)316-5479 / Fax (540)316-5392 taylorc@fauquierhospital.org EOE Culpeper Health ft Rehabilitation Center LPN s / RN s/ CNA's EXCELLENT STARTING RATES!! ALL SHIFTS Apply in Person or Fax Resume to: 6Q2 Madison Road Culpeper Va 22701 Phone: 540-825-2884 Fax: 540-829-0238 www.mfa.net EOE. Drug Free Workplace Clinical Unit Manager- RN Full Time Day Snlft. Three to Five years of experience in long term care and supervisory preferred. Culpeper Health ft Rehab. Center 602 Madison Road Culpeper. Va. 22701 Fax (540) 829-0238 PH (540) 825-2884 www.mta.net EOE V/D/M/F RN Assistant Director of Nursing Knowledge and ability to apply principles ot management and leadership RN w/ 5 years nursing exp, in long-term care. Culpeper Health & Rehab. Center 602 Madison Road Culpeper, Va. 22701 Fax (540) 829-0238 PH (540) 825-2884 wnww.mfa.net EOE V/D/M/F Tour Ad Could Be HERE. Classified ADe Work! Times Newspapers Classified Call 888-351-1660 FAUQUIER HOSPITAL Advanced Care Close at Hand OPERATING ROOM TECHNOLOGISTS Sign on Bonus! Voted the “Best Place to Work in Warrenton” second year in a row by Warrenton Lifestyle Magazine Reader Poll Fauquier Hospital is seeking OR Techs to work in the only designated Planetree Hospital in Virginia. Requirements include completion of a formal Surgical Technologist program with certification or equivalent training. Experience in inpatient and outpatient General, GYN. Urology and Orthopedic procedures preferred. Monday - Friday day shift, on call required. Please visit www.fauquierhospital.org to submit your application or send your resume in confidence to: Fauquier Hospital ATTN: Human Resources 500 Hospital Drive, Warrenton, VA 20186 540-341-0823 (Fax) E.O.E. 2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid. exc cond. burgundy. lthr pkg, fully equip. 44K mis. $25K/ obo. (540)635-9520 78 Mercedes 450 SL. both tops. PS. PW. AC. Cause, etc., grt shape, steel blue. $14,500. 540-788-4161 96 Toyota Camry LE. aH pwr. new tires, loaded. 193K mis. 4cyl. grt MPG. $3200/obo 540-349-4322 98 Nissan Maxima GLE. blh/beige. Auto. Lthr. Bose sound, all pwr. One owner. Clean Carfax. 175k miles. $3995. 540-272-1415 AAA Free junk car removal. will pay cash for some. Call Roger, 540-538-5610 Buick Park Ave, 00. 11 OK mis. V6. 4DR. bronze, lthr. loaded. 1 owner. $5400. (5^3)364-9724 Chevrolet Corvette 2002 Lady owned & driven since new. Red $24,500 OBO Low miles. 301-514-8998 Free Junk Car Removal. 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Truffle farm puts down roots in Rixeyville By Karla Jones Seidita Special to the Rappahannock News Virginia Truffle Growers in Rixeyville grows and sells trees inoculated with truffles. You’re probably familiar with chocolate truffles. They’re the namesake of the edible fungi that originally bore the name (some people mistakenly think truffles are mushrooms) and were crafted to resemble their free form. Apart from that, chocolate truffles and fungi truffles bear no connection to one another. Fungi truffles (from here on TO just be calling them truffles) are highly prized, frightfully expensive culinary punctuations to glorious haute cuisine. A smidgeon goes a long way in providing the earthy, rich, mushroom-y flavor that beckons them from forest to table. If you didn’t know what they were and saw them in a gourmet shop, you’d pass up the shriveled, little black (or sometimes white) masses of fungus every time but, once you’ve tasted truffles, they’ll haunt you forever. Truffles traditionally come from Europe (France in particular) where they’re gathered in the wild. Carefully trained pigs are used to sniff them out in the forests. Truffle farming is rare in Europe. With acid rain and pollution devastating European forests and fuel costs to fly the highly perishable truffles to our shores escalating, wild truffles are becoming scarce. This scarcity, coupled with increasing demands for truffles, is pushing European prices through the roof Seizing the opportunity to cash in and bring truffle farming, .with its consistently demonstrated, predictably good yields to Virginia, Pat and John Martin teamed up with Maggie Shumack and Tim Terry. After a long search for the right property, the Martins purchased a tract of land in Rixeyville, near Culpeper for their truffiere (pronounced trufer-ree). mate and the right ground here [in the Piedmont]says Australian native Shumack who met the Martins 10 years ago in Singapore where they all happened to be working — Pat for FujiXerox, John in the semiconductor industry and Maggie as an independent contractor specializing in project management. The trio became fast friends and teamed up with truffle impresario and fellow Australian Tim Terry, who is managing director of the firm, “Truffles, Australis.” Using truffles IN COOKING Professional chefs Andreas and Jenna Ortner of Sumerduck offered these tips for using truffles: When using truffles, a little goes a very long way. Unlike mushrooms that are eaten in quantity as a vegetable, truffles are most often shaved in tiny amounts and used for flavoring. Two classic ways to use truffles are in risotto (long cooked, creamy rice) and in French scrambled eggs (lightly cooked eggs with a splash of cream). Quality, black truffles are hard to come by and very expensive when you can find them. Truffle infused oil, however, is available at gourmet shops everywhere and is more affordable. When using infused oil. use only a drizzle to “finish" a dish with a rich, truffle flavor. For example, four servings of risotto need only a quarter teaspoon of infused oil for finishing. Dnzzle on the truffle oil at the table so everyone can smell the aroma as the oil hits the hot food. Growers Field Day What: Virginia Truffle Growers Field Day, $10 per person, includes lunch When: Friday, October 10, 2008 Where: 11047 Settletown Rd., Rixeyville, Va. For more information, call (540) 937-9881 or visit www. Virginia TruffleGrowers.com, www. Truff lesAustra! is .com, or www. French-Truffle.com. Space is limited and advance registration is required. 1l “Tim knows everything about truffles,” Shumack said. “He’s been farming them in Australia for 15 years, and we’ll be partnering with him ” Virginia Truffle Growers (VTG) sells oak saplings that are inoculated with certified Perigord black truffle spores imported from France. Perigord truffles sire considered the finest in the world. The trees are grown in a sterile, greenhouse environment (so there’s no contamination from wild fungus) at their farm in Rixeyville from acorns sourced in the States. After inoculation with the Perigord spores, the trees are certified by a mycologist to verify that they do,, in fact contain spores capable of producing Perigord truffles. Using VTG methods of planting, irrigating and pruning, you can count on a beginning harvest of truffles in four years. After that, the truffles reproduce with abandon, promising healthy harvests year after year. xwo uic itigiiiuitural] business for retirees,” said Shumack. “Once the orchard is planted, there’s very little maintenance except for mowing the grass around the trees and occasionally pruning. It’s a wonderful companion business for wineries, too, since truffles are harvested after the grapes.” Setting up a truffle “orchard” is much like creating a park, they say. “We’re with you every step of the way — from site selection and installation to harvesting. We’ll even buy your crop,” Shumack said. VTG expects to offer truffle distribution and sales for its producers through a related company. “And we’ll sell every truffle we can lay our hands on,” said Pat Martin who, along with her husband, retired from corporate life to import and distribute Australian wines. $*> “We get to talk to a lot of chefs who say they’ll buy all the truffles we can bring them. Imported truffles are so hard to get and when you find them, they're extremely expensive. Locally grown truffles have so much appeal. They’re fresher, probably better and will be competitively priced.” VTG has everything so well mapped out that you don’t even have to worry about training pigs to sniff out your truffles for harvesting. While pigs are used in France, VTG recommends using dogs to sniff out the underground bounty. “Any [breed ofl dog that shows an interest in hunting truffles can be trained,” Shumack said, “and if your dog has no interest, our related company, Virginia Truffle Sales and Marketing, expects to have trained dogs ready to assist with harvesting.” Their excitement and commitment to their fledgling enterprise was so infectious that it’s easy to get swept up into their enthusiasm. Shumack oversees the day-to-day nuts and bolts of the nursery operation. The Martins will handle distribution. Terry, the technical expertise. When I asked how they got into the truffle fanning business. Shumack went to the freezer and produced a plastic bag containing some of their home grown truffles. “Smell,” she said, open ing the bag so I could take a good whiff. I buried my nose in ihe contents. A rich, earthy, lush fragrance wafted to my nose, filling my senses with the elemental nuisances of the Piedmont. It was easy to see how they got hooked. “We love them in all kinds of food,” said Martin, “we’ve even made truffle ice cream. Very unusual, like chilled cream of mushroom soup... .only better!” Martin and Shumack explained that truffles are used sparingly and shaved into food. The intensity of the flavor requires only a bit of truffle in recipes. Often, they’re infused into oil which makes the flavor go farther. That’s good because they said the current retail price for quality black truffles is $1,500 per pound. For prospective truffle farmers, Terry will be coming from Australia to host a field day at the truffiere on Friday, Oct. 10. Space is limited. “We want to spend a lot of quality time with each prospective truffle farmer so we can start them off right,” said Maggie Shumack. Courtesy photi Truffles may be odd looking, but they bring in big bucks. D8 GMC SIERRA EXT, CREW CAB MODELS, CMC YUKON, YUKON XLS, YUKON DENAUS 2s«fe-. ^ 2008 GMC ENVOY YOU'D BE CRAZY TO MISS OUT ON THESE REBATES! f Pbuick VM US ONLINE AT gmc JIMHARRISAUTO.COM 5403041 WARRENTON.VA 800355337

Rappahannock Comity welcomes new teachers Nicole Clark leaching: First grade Residence: Flint Hill Family: Clark lives with her husband Randy who is with United Parcel Service and their three daughters. Background: Clark holds a Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts degree from Old Dominion University and was a substitute teacher in 2007. This is her first full teaching assignment. What’s fun outside of work: Spending time with her family and reading. le Harris Physical education and health at Rappahannock County High School. He hopes to coach wrestling and softball as well. Family: Harris is married and has four children, ages 7 to 3. including 4-year-old twins. Background: Harris has been a teacher for ft years and is one of the most experienced of the new hires. His last assignment was with Cedar Mountain High School which is part of the Culpeper Juvenile Correctional Facility. Philosophy: I make physical education successful by having every student be successful in lifetime wellness." What’s fun outside of work: Spending time with my family at the playground, swimming and the movies; watching the Washington Redskins and the Virginia Tech Hokies; and working out to keep in shape. i: Luray Christine Jones Career Field: Computer specialist Residence: Front Royal Family: Jones is married to a police officer in Fairfax County and they have one child. Abigail, who is oneyear-old. Background: Jones spent four years as an elementary school teacher m the Shenandoah Valley and Maryland What’s fun outside of work: Reading and spending time with her family David DeBoer Teaching: High school music and the band. He said the previous music teacher was quite good and he hopes to continue many of his ideas. Residence: Warrenton Family: DeBoer is engaged to be married and his fiance soon will be joining Rappahannock high school to build and direct a color guard musical unit. Background: Deboer recently graduated from James Madison University where he studied music education, the French Horn and for two years was the Drum Major at the Royal Dukes, the James Madison marching band, hie also worked on the band at Riverbend High School in Spotsylvania County where the head of the music department was a friend. Philosophy: He said he sees a band as more than musical education, but a “team building’’ function that helps students work together and build a camaraderie and a sense of group pride. Russell Paulette Teaching: High school English Residence: Newly arrived in Woodville Family: Paulette lived in Chester, Va., where his parents and his sisters reside. Background: Paulette recently graduated from the Virginia Commonwealth University, where he studied English literature, creative writing and education. Philosophy: Once you set your direction, the universe conspires to provide the way.” What’s fun outside of work: “Writing prose, comics, screenplays, watching far too many movies, scnpted television plays and reading everything and anything.” James Sharpe Teaching: Latin Residence: Sharpe grew up in Ellicott City. Md., and is moving shortly to Rappahannock County. Background: Sharpe is a 2006 graduate of the University of Maryland, where he majored in Physical Sciences and Classical Humanities. This will be his first teaching assignment. Philosophy: Plato and Aristotle are good ... also have read Nietzsche." What’s fun outside of work: hiking, biking, music, sports. .. "almost anything really.” Stephanie Kisner Teaching: 6th Grade English Residence: Stanley, Va. Family: Lives with her husband who is a student counselor for a private agency and their two sons, 31/2- years-old and 13 months. Background: Kisner holds a Master’s Degree in Elementary Education. She attended Lesly University in Cambridge, Ma., and the State University of New York at Plattsburgh. She has taught in Page County and was a special education aide for four years. Whafs fund outside a# work: “spending time with my boys" and reading. Jennifer Joobar Teaching: Special education, 11th and 12th grade Residence: Culpeper Family: Joobar and her husband Jason, a security officer, have a two-year-old son, Landon Background: Joobar has six years experience including four years with the Prince William County schools. Philosophy: “All students have the potential to learn. It is a matter of finding their hidden abilities and focusing on the strengths.” What’s fun outside of work: Running, kayaking, canoeing, spending time with her family. Frederick Wife Teaching: High school mathematics Residence: Warrenton Family: Wilson has three children, 7, 9 and t1-yearsold Background: Wilson has been a teacher for 23 years including stints in Africa in the Peace Corps and then later for 12 years at the Nairobi, Kenya International School with a diverse student body of diplomats’ children and others from around the world. Most recently he taught at the Highland School in Warrenton. Philosophy: “Work hard, have fun.” What is lUn outside of wortc Being outdoors. Susanna SuDrean Teaching: 5th grade Mathematics and Science Residence: Front Royal Family: Sullivan lives with her husband of 17 years who is a firefighter with the City of Manassas Park and their three children. Background: Sullivan has a Bachelor of Science degree from Old Dominion Untversity and taught for several years at Holy Spirit School in Annandale. Philosophy: “To create a friendly, fun and welcoming environment where children will develop as learners." What’s fun outside of work: Sullivan likes to read mysteries, keep a scrapbook and cook. She camps with her family. By Nicholas M. Horrock Special to the Rappahannock News Dr. Robert Chappell, superintendent of Rappahannock County public schools, calls them “fine replacements for those who have resigned or retired.” The new teachers and staff members include a 21-year Navy Chief Petty Officer who was an enlisted aide to the Chief of Naval Operations, a physical education coach who ran a successful program in a high school for incarcerated juveniles and a music teacher who was the drum major of James Madison University's marching band. There are teachers who have worked in Africa and another who studied at Oxford University, and a group of new college graduates eager to try their skills. Rappahannock News Staff Photos/Jan Clatterbuck Paul S* Polansky Career Rekl: Cafeteria manager Rappahannock County Elementary School Residence: Broad Run, Va. Family: Wife, Donna, who is with Freddie Mac, the home loan giant, and four children. Background: Polansky retired after 2t years in the Navy as a Senior Chief Petty Officer in the culinary service and an enlisted aide to the Chief of Naval Operations, the top admiral in the Navy. He has cooked at sea on board warships, on land bases and at the Pentagon. With the CNQ, the diners were often foreign dignitaries, members of Congress and top government officials. Philosophy: In these times of rising food prices, “Look after providing the children the diets they need to grow, first and save money, second.” What’s fun outside of work: Working with my son Terry, t4, and his 4H animals. 1111:11 » Teaching: High school special education k Luray Family: Grimsley’s husband is a driver for the National Part* Service and the couple have a five-month-old daughter. Background: Grimsley holds a Bachelor of Arts degree at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst and studied Shakespeare and Modem English Literature at Trinity College, Oxford. She worked as an English as a Second Language teacher for a year and a substitute teacher at Rappahannock High School. Philosophy: “Empower students to take control of their learning and discover their potential.” What's fun outside of work: Grimsley attends church, enjoys traveling, camping and playing with her daughter, Lilly Public school nurse sends message to parents By Robert Chappell Special to the Rappahannock News The following message to parents is from Rappahannock County public school nurse Linda Torrance: All rising sixth grade students must show proof of a current DTap vaccine prior to the first day of the school year. , All kindergarten students must have a current, (done within the year 2008) physical form completed by their physician. Pre school physicals are not accepted. All immunizations must be complete and up to date. We must also have a birth certificate and a social security number for each child entering kinder^ garten. All of these items must be turned in for the student to start school on the first day of classes. If your child is a new student coming from another county in Virginia please make sure that all of the above information for your child is turned in to the main office of the school that your child will be attending. If you are enrolling from another state, please have a current Virginia state physical done for your child. The immunization requirements may be different in Virginia so please contact your doctor to make sure your child has the necessary vaccines to start school. You may contact the Rappahannock County Health Department at 540-675-3518 to make an appointment to obtain immunizations or a physical that your child may need. Mrs. Torrance will be available at the RCES clinic on Meet-The-Teacher Day Thursday, Aug. 21, from 2-5 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. to accept medications and to go over any questions or concerns that parents may have regarding the above information. Parents may alsq contact Mrs. Torrance at 540987-8258 or lindatorrance4frappahannock.kl2.va. us.