Rappahannock News, September 18, 2008

.... No. 38 P^QNt (540) 675*3338 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER t8, 2008 RICHMOND VA ,**•■•* ■*•• ■* Rappahannock fire smd rescue squads amt the Sheriffs Office release white doves from the steps of the Reynolds Memorial Baptist Church to remember those who hit penshed on Sept tt, 2GGt\ Dr. Stephen Fuller, director of George Mason University’s Center far Regional Analysis, foresees economic recovery in mid‘2QQ9k Artistic skills Edmund Kavanagh of Washington. Vs. “gives back" to Ireland with Ns unique display in the National Museum of Ireland. The Rappahannock News and the Rappahannock Animat Welfare League are running a weekly dog adoption column. See Page A2 Bird watching The Rappahannock League for Environmental Protection is holding a Fell Bird Walk on Saturday. Sept. 27 from 9 am. - tQ:3Q am., at Jordan River Farm, Huntiy. See page A t€ Town and county meeting * On Sept. tQ. the Washington Them Council voted to continue its reguJarty scheduled meeting to Sept. 22. it vuiil foiloei a joint public hearing with the Planning Commission on Histone District Guidelines at 7:30 p.m.. at the Idem Halt on Gay Street. * The Rappahannock County Board ot Zoning Appeals (BZA) meeting has been canceled tor Wednesday. Sept 24. Rappahannock Nous PO Boa 5^ Washington. Va. 22747 (540) 675-355# (540) 675-30## (tax) From Rappahannock to Montpelier Puerto cuurtwsy Montownwi Rjuityaiton The west face of Montpelier. home of former president James Malison, is restored to its anginal appearance. R«S«raJw*ttocK Nwws start l-rttotos. Stavwn Dwwn® Above left. Gene Lyman on the North Terrace at Montpelier looks west to the Blue Ridge. He worked an the deck and rating. Above right. Lyman measures a lock mortise for one of the man doors on the front portico at the restored Montpelier mansion in Orange. Va. Local craftsmen bring back history By Stephen Dakeing Rappahannock Now* Start'Writer ORANGE, Va. — Walking into the South Wing bedroom of James Madison's Montpelier home - the only room not yet cleared of chisels, power tools and wood shavings - you could smell the resinuus turpentine of heartwood pine in the ‘i4S- year old home of the former fourth president. On the eve of a long-awaited “Restoration Celebration’* Gene Lyman — Rappahannock craftsman and cabinet maker - was making lust minute adjustments to the front doors of the historic mansion. Yesterday - in a gala event attended bv some <#.000 persona including Virginia Gov. Timothy Kaine. Congressman Erie Cantor, R~Va.. tT.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts and other dignitaries — the details that Lyman and so many other expert craftsmen put into the tive-year restoration easily blended into the background amid the crowds, the tents, the media and VIPs. Yet it was this painstaking attention to detail that made this project so special. Sm HISTORY, Page A3 Rivers require cleanup By James P. Gannon SfMctal tu tfaw RapfMthanaock N»w« Pollution in the Rush. Hughes and Hazel nvers, primarily caused by livestock in the streams, will require development of a dean-up plan to meet federal dean-water standards, state and regional officials told a gathering of Rappahannock County residents Tuesday. Virginia law requires the development of an “implementation plan" designed tu reduce lugh levels of bacterial pollution in segments of the three rivers, representatives of several state and local agencies said. The clean-up plan, expected tu be unveiled by next spring, could call upon farmers and homeowners to take steps to reduce pollution-such as fencing off streams from livestock and repairing or replacing tailing home septic systems. At a meeting at Rappahannock County High School, officials of the RappahannockRapidan Regional Commission and several state agencies, including the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation, briefed citizens and local government officials from Rappahannock. Madison and Culpeper counties. They reported on tests of pollution levels - taken in '4006 and 4007 in the three stream segments, and explained the process of developing an ‘implementation plan" aimed at reducing pollution, Much of the presentation was highly technical and couched in bureaucratic jargon that didn't communicate well to the small gathering, which included more government officials than ordinary citizens. T Sm RIVERS, PagaAS Grant steers commuter bus onto roads to No. Va. and D.C. By Lai ra Ri by Kapiitthannwk Nt>w.» StuiT Writer Commuters to Northorn Virginia and Washington. D.C. may huve a now option this winter. The Rappahannock Rapidun Regional Commission’s Commuter Services* Program recently received a $60,000 grant to help subsidize the start of a now commuter bus from Warrenton to those areas. The program helps pair commuters with car pools and van pools and the new commuter bus has the potential to take dozens of cars off the roads. “The grant will help subsidize the bus until it is viable and can stand on its own.-* said program co-coordinator Sue Kromyak. “When that point comes, we ll hopefully start another bus at a slightly different time.’* The idea is to continue tu expand and otfer additional service to different areas in the planning district which includes Rappahannock. Fauquier. Culpeper. Madison, and Orange counties. “One of the challenges is to get people out of the car. We know, tram what we’ve heard, that there is a group of people who want to ride a bus. It’s not going to save you much time, but you can work on your laptop, knit or read while you commute.” idle said. The one-year grant was awarded to the commission by the Department of Kail and Public Transportation. Hromyak said that Commuter Services will put out requests tor bids in the coming weeks, seeking a bus company to provide the new service, with the goal of getting the bus on the road in November or December. “We re anxious to got it gouig. but we have to go through the process,” she said. If the bus starts running in December, the subsidy, which expires July t. will be available tor six months to supplement the venture. Hromyak said that it is conunon lor van pools to use similar subsidies when they're termed. “It’s to help them get through the first tew months of shirt-up service.” she suid, noting that applying money to a commuter bus is a new twist on this idea. “We know it’s a service that people want and need.” An ongoing survey on the commission's Web site, www.rrcommute.org has drawn about 400 respondents. Hromyak said, noting that this particular bus route is likely to be of high interest to about 140 to 150 of them. The bus will hold about 45 passengers, but the cost to ride the bus has not yet been determined. “t think we have a really good core group of people who are willing to utilise bus service.' she said, “tf you get one bus going and it's < working, then you start another bus. Louduun County started with one bus and now has 35. All of these transportation programs started with one bus.1* Hrom.vak said that overall interest in rtde shartng hus jumped in recent months. “More people are car pooling and adding onto van pools. We've had several new van pools started.' she said. Another interesting trend. Hromyak said, is that commuters are looking to share rides, even when their drive is relatively short. Historically, she said, commuters with shorter drives are less interested in ride sharing But. the high gas prices are pushing commuters traveling from, tur instance. Culpeper to Warrenton, to car pool. “They cun ride together. <md stive money and save gas," she stud. For more information about the commuter bus or other ride sharing options, visit www.rrvommute org or call 15*401 JSdy-7451. Blue Rock renaissance? Salt* ot property possible by weekentl By Stkkmkn Dakkinu Kitppuhaiinm k N*>*v.h Stalf Wrttvr Less than a wwk alter the foreclosure ami auction of The Blue Kock Inn property * at which Bob Harwood purchased the property - there are sigus of life back at the Kappuhannock landmark. “There are two people interested in the proper' ty.“ said Bob Harwood a private lender who took possession of the property at last Friday s court' house steps auction - “and one has the inside track." Harwood, who held a $t.S million note on the property, acquired it tor $16 million. He said he would be meeting with a prospective buyer today, and sounded confident that the sale may be finalized as early as this Sunday. speculation about who may be the buyer has been nie. but both Harwood and current Blue Kock general manager Jun McCullough would not comment on See BLUE ROCK. Peg# A3 KttPWd/'ttl'f'Vv.'* Nwws C!i»fW*OuCH SMOOTH TRANSITION: Bob arid Lucy Harwood of A,e*andna. Va . no sooner took possession of The Blue Rock Inn at auction on Friday when they found two prospective buyers.

Th» K&ypwhnnnwk and tho Rapv*h<uu»x'k .Wimai W»ifttre Loagu* 1 RAWLj pnxwmt P>KrtGtwP#triCt*WartIt is a shame about my people the Belgians. So terribly dividedtfraBt they may solltthe country irt two. It's ait about language, as you wen Know. So you might as well address me irt Biglish; that way we can both remain impartial between the Walloons and the Remish. Yes, I am Tbm, just three yeas okt a spayed female My breed is Mussels Gnffon, But we leave the Old World behind; n est pas? I wHI bond with you and will be unhappy it left atone Rease take me in the car whenever you are out even on tiie amplest errands We ll get along fine even it you have cats l kind of like them. Th* Rappabannuck Aounal Welfare Laagw* «* located in Amiesvill® at 164 Waarer Road. Thay can b* reacted: T days a w»**k batwaaa 6 a,m, ami l p.m, at'540) 937-3283. 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Megan participated in activities ana scenarios that engaged her and her peers in actual medical experiences including performing triage, suturing and observing surgery hx addition Megan, traveled to Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University and Northeastern University to discuss with current medical students their experiences while attending medical school Megan also joined with her peers in lectures* discussions*, and debates on current public health issues and concerns; Megan is active at RCHS Megan Wheatley as at momber of the National Honor Society, the co-editor of the B6CHS yearbook, member of the varsity volleyball, basketball. ami soccer teams, member of the Loo Club. and a member of Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Gray Ghost's &H)? Adieu took. a Double Gold at the San Francisco International Wine Competition. un» of 12T wuws to receive this honor out ot' 4JSX) wines entered in the compeddun earlier this summer. Double Gold medals aw reserved for wines that twww< at unannnous vote for a Gold Medal by ail judges in a panel. As a Double Gold medal winner, Gray Ghost Winery in Amissviile will be presented at The Tasting P&nel Magazme's wm spirits and culinary events held throughout the country Gray Ghosts Adieu will be featured at the Charlie Palmer Steakhouse in Washington. D.C., on Oct lb, in addition to San Francisco,. Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Chicago, and New TSwk throughout the year The San Francisco International Wine CompetitiQtt is said to be the largest, meet influential international wine competition in America, judged by & prestigious panel of nationally recognized wme experts “We actually received a personal phene call to inform us of this award They were so thrilled to report die news and tell us that the Gray Ghost Adieu would be presented to high-end consumers, trade and media throughout the eounfctjt* said Amy Payette, director of marketing. Gray Ghost also was awarded six medals, including gold (»t the Cabernet Sauvignon, in this year's Tasters Guild | Consumers' Wine Judging held in Washington, DA'., in August. Gray Ghost's Adieu. Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Ranger Reserve and Reserve Chardonnay took silver medals i and the Gewuntranuner was awarded bronze. The Tasters Guild Consumers' Wine Jddgingisa uniq ue competition, since I [ ' alt wines are judged *ofoly by consumers. This is the sixth I L yearlhay Ghust has wanGodin the Consumers' Competition. I mamauatmu r Sara Hal*, 7; pta*a*rtfr fwcta$ h* Courtesy onoto Putting her money where her heart is By Lacra Btby Bajnwhtuuhxli New* S»#ffWh<»t Instead of receiving gifts on her birthday T-year-old Sara Halo decided to do the giving With a passion for animals, Sara, a first grader at Wakefield Country Day School in Flint Hilt asked her friends and tamily to bring a donation for Animals Need Assistance (ANA) to the party hold m honor of her May ‘i9 birthday. Tho daughter of Mark, and Michelle Halo, Sara was exposed to tho idea of providing for a charity in lieu of receiving birthday gifts through her classmates. “She has more than enough toys. I ashed her if she wanted to collect toys for kids who are less fortunate. She said, ‘Lot's give to the kitties and doggies,-** Michelle Hale recalled, noting that Sara was femiliar with ANA through the Web site she had recently created for the non-profit. “Sara's generosity and selflessness was inspirational as well as sincerely appreciated.* said Kathleen Murray founder of the Flint Hill-based charity “The donation was put to immediate good use for a cat that had been abandoned. The cat has been spayed and is looking for a home of her own.* Incorporated in June 2fiQTv ANAS mission includes decreasing the feral cat population through a trap, sterilise, release program, as well as providing a safe haven, medical care, and an opportunity for adoption for homeless pets, according to Mirray The agency also strives to provide assistance to economically underprivileged people in need of medical care for their pets. Tb date, ANA his had 15 cats and one dog stortlbsed placed eight kittens, and taken in 15 cats and one (fog, Murray said “Sara is obsessed with animals,* Michelle Hale said “Anytime we go anywhere and see someone with a dog Sara has to go u^ and greet the dog. 1 honestly believe she’ll be a vet. It's one of those things you feet in your heart. She's just destined to be a vet* Sara lives near Ortean with her parents, her sisten Julia, 14 two guinea pigs and two dogs. For more information on ANA. visit wwwa sneedassistance.org The Partnership for Warrenton cordially invites you to the 19th Annual •An Evening Under The Stars* A CMntiom to Bnefit tht RmtaHaatitn tmi rmmrnmjwtiMa i rant rnmnni Saturday, September 20, 2008 Eight O’clock in the Evening Main Street Historic Old Town Warrenton Join us for a Tastt cf Warnnto* * courtesy of these fine establishments: Applebee's • Cafe Torino • Ckkk-fihA • Cold Stone Creamery • Crescendo Bistro o Denoy’s o Domino's Bus Foster's Grill • Hog Wild BBQ Catering • Jimmies Market/Kkhvell Catering • Iron Bridge Bestaurant St Wine Company Legend's Catering • Let's Disk • Main Street Grill • Molly's Irish Pub • Napoleon's I Smokie Joe's Cafe' Tanya's Kitchen • The Inn at Kelly's Ford • The Inn at Vint Hill • The Manor House Bestaurant I The Town Duck Dance Under the Canopy of Stars to the music of The Daryl Davis Band Silent Auction ★ Cash Bar $40 per pertoa in advance a $50 night of the event Purchase tickets online at www.partnershipforwarrenton.org for more information* pknae contact* The httaenhip for Warrenton 540-549-0606 or www.pirtnmhtpfbrwnmnton.org —— —■— Bm Oiepv Sponsors North Star Sponsors U*«M —.■- — MMy AM»Ct«tar MttTtfeu* DMWQt%a»A ttoJtfw t* AftMttrtit.)*

History Ft«n*Phge&i fit Montpelier was purchased by William and MOW who upyrn^ and expanded the house hum 22 to 35 rooms. Dolley Madison* the former First £*ady had sold the house in 1844 to pay debts, and in the interim between the Madisons and the duPonts, the house had several owners each of whom would alter or add to the house as they saw fit The house was deeded to the National Trust for Histone Preservation by Marion duPbnt Stott in 198$ and in 2000 the Montpelier Foundation began its stewed*)?*? of the property % the following yean die foundation began an extensive architectural and archaeological investigation with the aun of restoring Montpelier to its original state. low muttutt restoration began in earnest in December 2003 with the demolition ot'the extensive additions built by the dufOnts, Of th» more than 30 restoration craftsmen hired to work on the protect, two woro from. Rappahannock County In April 2005* Scott McBnde and bis company Mustard Seed of Spertyvide* were hired to perform some of the rntyor carpentry work during the restoration. Lyman* a longtime county resident and noted cabinet maker* joined the project in November 200? - first with Mustard Seed* and then directly for the Montpelier Foundation, This has been a “dream job? tor Lyman who has specialised in 13th century style woodwork and techniques. Lyman has had his own cabinet making business ~ COuntry Cupboards — since mi fart of his job at Montpelier has been to replace or fobricate wood paaehng along the walls in ^Nellie's far lor-* and in the I**q*qs courts* MOOtPOlKK K<j4J(WJS«tQf> Th^ Restoration Room is left partially restored to shout th* original framing and th% process of reoonstructton. Nets the “ghoar mark ort th* door jam. South tNolfco wtw< Jamot* Maditsou's* mothorO Sou** of the original punoliug watt s*txll uxtact - havmg bwtx rvuxovtfd and uswd otwwb#w - atxd tfc watt idumtihod and wufettaliod by wmpartt^; txaid holott ux tho pajtx*tuxg with thow ux th# interior framing Ewrything down to thw puuxt, wood sttawtx. and plaster hast bootx wcrouted utxd applied at* it would haw bwu ux Madison's* tune. Moat of the plater u* the house had to few replaced* atxd A wasuxade usxug tune. horsehair sand and water txo different than it would haw bwu done in t?t>0 whotx Madisons father eonxuussxoned the buildup of Montpelier Many of t he door boards are original. and ux the upstairs library. there is even a& ink stain where one can imagine tfc wa» spxlied in l?$? as Madison wrote parts of the Constitution or his Federalist Papers bv the lire. Where wood has had to be replaced, muc h of it has been reciamied heart wood horn other old buildings. Several dues were used to identity the former condition of the house, from old photos, to “ghost* marks on door trtm. to original nail holes. One old photo, for instance, showed a room with a mirror rejecting an original doorway which had been tilled in to become a solid walk Draw mgs and inventories from Madison^ time there were also used, Jetuufrr Cullette - media manner for Montpelier - called the project, “the most significant restoration in America today because of its authenticity.’* Lyman goes on to say. “Everybody involved, has their heart in the whole process.* Fttor to coming to work for Montpelier. Lyman had been working on a large timber frame house south of Sperryvdle retpnrtng exacting jornery of huge posts and beams. Although the event yes' terday celebrated the rvstoru Blue Rock Flw» who the may Wv However. both are wwy CO*e fideat that The blue Kook ICUI WOuiti not OttU COtltttiUe to operate. but that much needed capital improvements would take place. Indeed. Harwood has already injected operating capital into the business, and McCullough continued that improvements - such as renovating the upstairs rooms and preparing a bam on proportv tor boarding - have already begun. The property waa toredosed upon last week when the previous owner, tlary Harvey, could no longer artord to make Harwood's payments to Alexandria baaed mortgage company. Much of hta capital waa tied up in other real eatate investments. he said. and the alowing economy had affected him significantly Harvev. who tivea in Rappahannock County, alao owna businesses in Arlington. Va. Although Harwood did not aet out to enter into the hospitality business. he waa intereated in keepmg The Blue Kook open and operate ing and tn searching tor rmtial buyera who would the same. according to McCullough He alao aaid that he haa already talked to the prospective buyera and that he haa. *No reason to think that there are going to be anything but positive changes.* at The Blue Keck, the biggest change being an infusion of capital. In addition to remodel' ing the rooms and opening the stahles Idr boarding. McCullough said that. "There will be a winery on the property.* I'revious discussions with ikons Winery in Fhuuuier Couuty dal net move forward. and no jaunt i—:-:— --—1— vvuturv wt*s vv*r *<*ti*btishvtl. » wuwnt >*i*.i<i Mv.VuUvu*h» wuukl <*b*v innaM* Th* Wuv Kuck tv vxp&ml WWUtst &t th* prv^rtv ukIuiIxu# Mit(Wr livv unut«c. 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Editorial & Opinion —'— — • - “““““* • “““ September 18. 2Q08 xutmKmaiuiuift jzu An t«7T PuMWxtt Evwy Thursday 'to Sutecribt POow (540) (7S43M •Y HML $21 a y«ar in Rappahannock County S2T * yMr elsewhere in the United StMs Back Copiaa. Rtont 2 months. 5Q cents Older copies to I960. $5 (as available) 249 Main Stra w t. Washington. Vs PQ. Bom 59 Washington, Vs 22747-0059 (540) 975-3339 Peat (549) thmdaai THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 18* 2008 Gloom and Boom The recent failures of giant Wadi Street firms and the precipitous fall of stock market indexes sure seen by many as signs of an unstable economy These large institutions often get more attention than some of the more tangible businesses — the farmers* general stores* restaurants* shops* and local industry — which axe the real underpinnings of the economy It is when these small businesses begin to fail right here in our own community that we need to take notice* Last week* one business foreclosed and two others closed in Rappahannock County — one which had been in operation for more than 16 years* Businesses come and go* and we understand that markets change* And although we may not have any control over what happens in a complex financial market based in New York* we certainly have plenty of opportunity to participate in our own local economy Tb a large extent* we can positively influence our own little market economy in Rappahannock County We have something that these big metropolises do not: We have farmers* we have beef lamb and other livestock growers; and we also have the restaurants* the inns and bed and breakfasts* We have theaters* concert venues and horse races* We have craftspeople* artists and services* We have a tourist draw on our doorstep* In a time of perceived national economic upheaval* we need to remember that our greater concern needs to be at borne* Are we doing* as a community all we can in order to sustain ourselves economically and meet our values of' preservation? Do we support local businesses and make choices to keep money circulating within the county instead of making choices that send money out? Markets* down to their very essence* are local* community endeavors where people meet face to face and make exchanges that benefit both* In the end* it's the accumulation of these “little** economies — these basic face to face exchanges among neighbors — that make the “big“ economy* That's pretty hopeful in our view* And despite all the gloomy news* there is hope that the national economy will recover next year (See economic recovery story on Huge A5*> There are also reforms — recently advocated by Nobel Prixe winning economist Joseph Stiglitx — that can be made in larger financial markets to refocus on the needs of ordinary Americans* This too is hopeful* But we can make changes in our community market right now by buying local* investing local* and growing our own “little“ Rappahannock economy* OUT OF THE ATTIC The photo and the following caption ran in the November 19€3 edition of the Rappahannock News. The okt Sperryvtlfe Elementary Schooi is now The Link in SparryvHie AT LAST IT HAS BEEN DONE! Sperry vtlle Elementary School has a new driveway leading off Route 211. The other land on Route 522 is dangerous and has a very steep approach to the highway. Letters The Blue Rock Inn moving ‘in nothing but positive directions* I am writing to express my appreciation to alt the residents of Rappahannock County who have over the last tew month* expressed their support and appreciation tor all we have done and tried to do at The Blue Rock Inn. And to reassure them that we will be soldiering on here for the foreseeable tuture. continuing to try with all of our resources and ability to provide them with the best we can otter in food and hospitality l have been a bit overwhelmed at the huge outpouring of support we have received over the last tew months, tirst as a response to what l foel would be best described as a mean-spirited restaurant review and then secondly to the foreclosure and auction of the property our business is located on. t would tirst briefly like to address the “Rappahannock Kom*“ review and its most glaring omission. That being the sign hanging on the hunt door which read* “Closed.* not because we were having: a private event but because we felt we would not be able to live up to our guest expectations due to the staffing emergency we faced. Had 1 (mown Claudia Mitchell would be reviewing us l never would have allowed the 15 years or so knowing her influence my decision to seat her at her insistence in spite of* the circumstances. I think the correct thing to do would have been to come back another tune when familiarity would not be restored to be seated, and would like to encourage her at this time to do just that and to give us a fair chance to be reviewed. And t would again like to wtpww my thanks to everyone's kind words of support in tb» math of th» rwk* In response to everyone's con~ ceros for our foture horn. I would like to reassure them that there its no reason to believe there will be any management, chef or other chancres in the foreseeable foture. Tb the contrary we are looking forward to making changw in nothing but positivedirections for The Blue Rock Inn and have been given many assurances as well as some much needed capital investment in The Blue Rock Inn so we can begin immediately moving it in the right direction. Thank, you so much for ail of your kind words and support. JTim McCullough CbeffBusiiMMw Owner The Blue Rock Inn restaurant *... let this child go with no more than a scolding* I tun not surv that tho turret ot' a high school student tur drug do**iMMMun at schoul warrants an aboveth*^R*ki, hunt page story (Rupf.Hihunni.u k NWs Sept. I IK t hop*' the sherUFs department will lot this child go with no mure than a scolding. Mont of the hitch school kids t went to school with and practically all the college kids smoked pot and experimented with cuctune-even on school grounds* They tor the most part turned out to be fine citizens and contributed positively to the cul* tore. Wt'iv this twmvjvr to now haw a crimirutl record would only ruin an okh^rwttw prrhapa productive tile. Thank teoodneen* you had the good st*nte not to mention hie or her name. KUiott Ho Letters to the Editor We welcome your opinions* and comments*. Letters* must be exclusive to the fiupp*.thannoK-k .Wus, must be signed and include the writer's telephone number and home address which can be verified inot (or 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 HSU words or less. Letters should be addressed to Letters to the Editor, ttupfHiAumuH* Nv*v&. PAX Box 59. Washington. Va. 4174? and submitted via US. Mail. Fax (875or by e-mail 1 rnkuhn'lHimespapers, com'. ‘Why the bad news takes precedence ... eludes me* I was* quit* surprise! to the headline of the Sept. 11 edition of the Rappahannock News* * RCHS student charged with drug po«*s*re*s*ion' - right alter the amaaing performance of the Rappahannock County High School students* on the Saturday before at the Taste of Rappahannock. Osha Kondori. a dOtiS graduate, spoke of the support from Miranda Hope and Next Step fdnded by Headwaters*. She is going to Stanford University on a full scholarship which attests to th« quality of education she had received. Many students of Mary Arthur's were looking shining and serving food they had helped prepare. Not to mention all the teachers and parents who were working deep into the niitht to make the lovely event a success. Why the bad news takes precedence of the good news eludes me. Sumio Hoffknan Sperryville Down Memory Lane F»o— Back ltsut» or thi Rmpoummiock Nmxt 40 YEARS AGO Sepl«>mb«r 19, 1908 And Maury Lib Sn«v»d will W«w Friday R>r Riirhntnnd wh^rv Ihvy will rntvr thv 4-M Club Hura* Show at tho VirmniA Stnto Fair Maury Lib will ontrr tho l«nw> puny Huntur Divimun And Ann will show in thu iunull puny Hunter t>iviaion. Thuy will bu nmutipunkni by Mn and Mr*. F. M. and Mrs. Raynar V. Cbwv Champ, Md . h«vv pun-humi *HukWn Vallvy Farm,* Ihu iU'J «crv rattto farm nw»r Hunliy ownud by Mi\ and Mr*. Edward A. Haurria Thu Dawmma plan to Hvtp Jhurv full tum> in a fow yvnra Hu in an altumay ami Mm Dawam i*» Ihu h»r mur H*Wn Bantlvy whuwp falhur Alvin Bantlay wa» al onu hmu a Conjtrvaaman hum Michigan “Thu Shadu,* a lowly, uUi hiatorkal hum* built in 17HO fur ChaHua (Jruun and now ownuti by Mr. «and Mm. Paul IX Sunmura uf Waalun^ton. Va.. and Washington. tH\ will be the aw lor the Rappahannock Hunt's IWnvflt Fashion Show and Tea to be held on Friday. October 11 at 3 p.m. 25 YEARS AGO September 15* 1983 The Child Care and l.earning Center ~Sursum Corda* has signed a contract to buy five acres with frontage on Route 311 near Washington, according to Lois Manookian. building committee chairman. Zoning administrator David Konick says flood plains don't necessarily flood and that perhaps people should be allowed to build on them. Konick sent a letter to the Board of Supervisors requesting a change in the current toning ordinance which requires a minimum 50 foot setback from any river, stream or floodplain Currently no building. structure or sewage disposal system is allowed within a floodplain or within 50 leet of the fitssiplain area as shown on the official toning map. Kap|MhtmnuckV first and sixth runner finishwt the 2.7 mile Blue Buck Farms courts just 1:40 apart an Thursday against Luray. Clarke and "Double A“ Warren Hi|fh School. Senior Scott Keithley was second across the line in 15:04. well over the course record but an impressive time considering the blanket of heat and humidity that forced postponement of the quad-tueet originally set for Wednesday: Ronnie Atkina was fifth in 15:'J0: Chris Caperton seventh in 15:45: and Crain Kenyo ninth in lb: 10. Finishing? just outside the top 10 were FI wood Dodson. 11th in lb: 14; and Ricky Shaw, in lb:44. 10 Years Ago < September 16, 1998 Kimberly Finn has joined the stall of Rappahannock Family Guidance as its new clinic director A reception was held last week at the office of Family Guidance to welcome her to the community. In an informal work session on Sept. 14. Tbwn Ptanninn CummtiNUun kvwww! imo-hsilt' ol‘ th«? ^t4 of th« Town of Wujthin^timV (.\unpn'h*>nj*iv«> Pt«m. Th** commission mtidv chan*tv» in th« t«xt that corrwtwi iframnmticai and typofraphical vmux and updated chanitva in utv town*# buaim'cta community and twwa^v system planning, J*1*® Butler road aloud oach paragraph, thon diacuaaod any noodod changoa with conmuaaiun mombora Mitaio Young, Caroly n Thornton and Slav# Critaor town roaidont and buainoaaman John Byam joinod in much of the diacuatdon. A IvhkI ahop. bookatoro and video shop were removed from the lie*t of town businoatea. while a real estate office and fourth bed and broakfaat were added The TiiwnV Architectural Review Hoard met laat week, and approved all applicafhrna presented. Approval wa» requested ">* Kramer for an extension to hi# buddii\g and a screenings fence. Jeff Butler applied tV»r approval for an addition to the wi'wt aide of* hi# house. Kve Willi# applied for a aigsn change at Hare rinds, and The Inn applied for approval tor renovation of a utility buildings. CompiM by Jon C/uSSrrbMcA

I am troubled —by how patriotism is being portrayed’ u in<t- iw m« introduce * t am the granddaughter of a two* stajr Army general, the daughter and niece of Army colonels and the mother of an Army captain soon to be deployed in Iraq. No one can say we are not loyal to our country I was inspired to write this letter alter watching our country's political conventions. t deeply appreciate the freedom we have in our two-party system and the passion exhibited in our political preferences. 1 am troubled, however, by how patriotism is being portrayed on the political scene. As our sense of national identity becomes rooted in pride and superiority, we are in danger of elitism. Elitism can create walls of separation in which those outside of the walls become the “others.'* Often these walls are maintained through the use of tear. Those outside of the walls are less good, even dangerous, and so the walls must be bolstered to “keep America safe.* Even within the walls, “others* are denigrated as less American, less entitled and less worthy of respect. Enlightened patriotism, on the other hand, recognises that a country may create a sense of shared purpose, valuws and identity: but it also embraces the challenge to honor our global community Rather than engaging in a grab for world resources and in a preoccupation with defeating *enennes»* it subscribes to willing the common good of ail. As this form of patriotism rwignixvs the innate brotherhood of' all people, it seeks to participate in worldwide efforts to improve the economies, environments* and well being of all countries, tt celebrates. “We are Family* Patriotism also has been expressed as a call to arms during military inva sum of our shores. This just circumstance can not be equated with a misguided effort to create supremacy of might over other nations tor the sake of an illusory security. Some perceive the 9/11 tragedy as an outright invasion rather than as an attack by a small band of terrorists. Unfortunately, however. 9/11 joins acts of atrocity committed by a diversity of barbarous leaders and bands of renegades throughout the globe. As long as we respond to such aggression only with aggression, we are doomed to a never-ending cycle. Our most viable solu tion is to embrace the hope that we can reduce power struggles and competition for resources by striving to work collaboratively for the good of all people. It is our country's heritage to act out of hope. It was hope that called shiploads of pioneers to our shores. It was hope that inspired our founding fathers to write the Bill of Rights and to endorse service to God through love of mankind. We have the opportunity to use the principles upon which this country was founded to serve as peacekeepers in the world. Rather than focusing on bolstering military cotters to create an illusion of safety, wo could divert sumo of those billions of dollars to address the root of violence - poverty and starvation* inequality of power and resources* and the dehumanization of groups of people. We could choose politic cal leaders who advocate unity and benefits for all sectors of our society instead of political leaders who stroke our egos with words of superiority and stir our fears with calls for greater security* We could serve as true leaders in the global community Betsy Brooker Washington „ By Don Dkl Rosso SttptwhAnnutk N«*w!* Slntf Water Hu believes the data wilt s^how that the nation experienced a “mild reasssioft' duriny 2008. But Dt Stephen Fuller, director of Oeorye Mason University's Center for Regional Analysis. thinks the country will emerye from the economic doldrums around the middle of next year. If an array of national indicators can be trusted, “The second half of t)9 is projected to be pretty healthy and 2010 even stronyer.** Fuller told the Times Community Newspapers editorial board hist Thursday "There's a fix. umierway a correction taryely wrapped around the real estate sector."* Fuller expects the fourth quarter of 2008. which beyins Oct. 1. and next year's first quarter will be “sliyhtly negative in terms of iyross domestic product** yrowth. before a recovery beyins to kick in. Job yrowth data, a measure of prosperity, proved mixed for the Washinytun tm>a. The reyion will create more jobs in 2008 than in the previous year, said Fuller, who met with editors and reporters at The FauquierTimes Democrat office In i. V .A . - • » 4 C * it > ' . V Warrenfcon. (The company's papers also include the Loudoun Times-Mirror. Fairfax Times. Gainesville Times. Culpeper Times and Rappahannock News.) The Northern Virginia Job market didn't fair as well. “It's a little less strong than compared to last year? Fuller said. In 2007. Northern Virginia added about 17.000 jobs, he said. This year it will produce 12.000 new jobs, according to the public policy prolessor. “We're overbuilt in the residential sector* accounting tor about 5.000 fewer construction jobs in 2008. he said. The retail, financial services (banks, real estate, stock brokerage), information technology. business, education and health sectors created slightly fewer jobs this yean Fuller said. Still, he said; “We're adding jobs, and we re adding jobs that pay reasonably well....Our economy has sort of maintained its strength, in spite of the national economy foiling away and clearly experiencing what l think ultimately will be defined as a very mild recession.* He considers the 2008 Rivers From Ptigv At wi«*h there wvro moiv local pwpk? here. but I don't many, tnaybe thm* or four** remarked Robert Ancknuo, chtumum of the Rappahannuck County Board of Supervisors, who welcomed the tew who ciuiw to hoar the prwentHtton. May Louise Sli*th of the Virjrinia Department of Conservation and Recreation told the meeting that the study phate of the etturt now is completed and it's time to develop a plmi tor reducing htifh levels of heal colifbrm and e-cuti bacteria found in segments of the three rivers. 'Fhe u^t'uctts want to involve farmers. landowners, local officials and others in dev ising specific (totilet and steps to improve the streams, she said. “We are trvuig to restore this watershed and improve w«U>r quality.** Sligh told the tiuetitiK. t>me hush levels of the btwtehtil pollutants are tbund in trie streams, Virginia state law requires that a tbmud 'implementation plan** b»< ife'wlopixl, outlining specific goals and timetable's tor reducing pollution and steps to br taken to achieve the clean-water standards, officials said. The clean-up will a«m at eliminating lx»tn residential and agricultural sources of bacterial pollution. On the residential side, this will involve such actions as dealing with failing septic systems by pumping-out septic tanks, repairing or n^iltHm1 failing septic systems, anu eliminating all 'straight pipe's'* that wnmd home septic systems directly to streams, according to hncfuig papers ami comments by officials at th' meeting. On the agricultural aide, implementation action* wilt focus on excluding livestock from streams by fencing, development of planted buffer urnw along streams, and installation of alternative watering systems for livestock, such as ponds, springs and wells. The clean-up effort will rely on voluntary compliance by homeowners and formers and others, aided by various state and federal programs that pay at least part of the costs of fixing residential septic systems or steps by livestock raisers to keep animals out of streams, officials said. “We need to get livestock out of the streams," said Charlie Lunsford of die Virginia tfopartment of' Conservation and Recreation in Richmond. He was asked if the voluntary clean-up program might someday become mandatory-requiring farmers to fence livestock out of streams. He replied that the program now relies on encouragement and incentives to farmers, but that efforts to clean up the Chesupeuke Bay watershed might change that. “Who knows where the regulatory hammer may go?* he asked, suggesting that some mandatory steps my eventually be required. The next meeting on developing the streams clean up plan will be held Nov. 18. officials stud, with a goal of fiiushing a plan by next March. For more information, contact Deirdre Clark of the Rappahannock-Rapidan Regional Commission at 1540> 8139-7450 (.e-mail to dbclark4iPrrrvgion.org > or Marv l Aiuise Sligh of Virginia OCR at 443-1494 temail to may.sligh4*kfcr.virgimn.gov>. «Aimes P (kinmvt is editor llighpoint Farm Hvxirvlutjt fhu*un$ l v'vwms iWhinf Stmtutf u<uno lkr*v Spcvialuinii Hi \W |'i\i)»auututi)i" tv mthotMf' Wwlmif vhKkitt pt<Min<4v jxaiUt'k' 'Shi|v|n%“ <uv *»k\w» h"<H' »tr aseuUOW tv«* K*a<« Mw^wr IMnMnk J#-V7-iJ4J ibarwl Mu—twfUrttwr 54IMJ74WQ u-*U> * Wr'ir |«\» n*>wxl h> a twm Kiwi i iIW kvaltoo economic downturn mild compared to the 1991 recession. when, nationally, the unemployment level almost reached d percent. tn contrast, the local unemployment level barely topped v- percent that year. Fuller said. Locally, the unemployment rate stood at 4 percent in July, he said A year ago. it was 3.1 percent. Fuller said. “Clearly, unemployment is growingr.'* he said. But “we're still the lowest among the tntgor metropolitan areas in the country." The housing market remains the economy's “key variable.'* Fuller said. “The problem its that we've cut back on new home construction by maybe 60 percent from the norm.'* From 3003 to 2005. the industry grew “enormously1* creating more homes than the market could absorb as well as a reduction in prices, he said. "We re slowly seeing: now the inventory going down." It's created an “economics 101“ environment. Fuller said. “When prices go down, sales go up. When sales go up. then pricets begin to stabilise" K rrujLti ctW reporter Happy NtwYtart Com# jom th»e Fauquittr Jewish Congregation as *• joyously celebrate me High Holidays, beginning muth *r*v Rosh Hashanah on Monday, September 29. and continuing tbrouQfr '*Orn Klppur. H'euisa respond to PO Box 3162. Wanenton. 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Culpeper, Harrisonburg* Winchester (888) 38tM434 Website: www.csv~inc.com Email: info@ csv4nc.com There is no obligation when you contact us. i " T4;-*4$ir; ’> Annual RoughRide attracts over 200 cyclists The rain held off Saturday hut it was still hot for the twelfth annual Rappahannock RoughRide. a cycling event which benefits the Rappahannock and Fauquier Free Clinics. There were 210 riders ready to get started on their course on Gay Street in hunt of the courthouse at 10 a.m. RoughRiders could go their own pace cycling over the beautiful Rappahannock countryside. Courses ranged from 12, 35 and 60 miles over paved roads to a 20 or 30 mile paved and unpaved course. Participants were required to wear helmets and those under the age of 13 had to be accompanied by an adult if parents were not present. Diane Bruce, clerk of the Circuit Court, showed up on her bike (without a helmet) to check out what was going on. Maybe next year Diane will witer the race. Ron Marino, director of the Free Clinic - the organization that sponsored the 1 Washington Jan Clatterbuck . 675-3338 ■jclattertouck® II t#Tiespapers.com race - said “the event took in roughly $22,000.’* This event helps get the word out about the services provided by the Rappahannock and Fauquier Free Clinics. The Free Clinic is a volunteer organization which provides primary health care and den tid services to uninsured individuals and families living in Rappahannock and Fauquier counties. Church fundraiser Mark your calendar and make plans to attend a great Gospel Fest, a fundraiser for the Washington Baptist Church on Saturday; Oct. 11 from 3-7 pun. Jeannie and Dick McNear of Washington have volunteered their barn for Rappahannock Nows Staff Photo/Jan CJattorbuck GETTING READY: Cyclists gather on Gay Street in the Town of Washington on Saturday preparing tor the start of the Twelfth Annual Rappahannock RoughRide over the scenic roads of Rappahannock County. The event benefits the Free Clinics of Rappahannock and Fauquier counties. this special occasion. Hollowbound. Debbie Zinn and Natural Grass and Homemade Jam will be there to entertain. Your support is greatly appreciated. The McNears live at 32 Keyser Run Road in Gid Brown Hollow. Congratulations go out to Tamara Estes of Washington. She made the JV cheerleader team. She is the daughter of Sheila and Tom Haun of Washington and Ricky Deavers of Front Royal who are very proud of her accomplishment. Business collects care packages for troops My friend, Cheryl Clear, who. lives on Sperryville Pike, owner and operator of Battlefield Travel in Culpeper, has a collection tub in her office. She collects travel-sized toiletries, such as soaps and shampoos, to send to the troops via family members of locals who are serving in the war. All are welcome to bring such items to the agency and drop them oft There will be a recital by pianist Alexander Romanovsky at the Castleton Farms Theatre House, 663 Castleton View Road, on Oct. 19 at 4 p.m. Romanovsky was born in the Ukraine in 1964. When he was 13 years old, , he moved to Italy and stud I Castleton Rose Reed 987-8005 reedhaven 43@aol.com ied at the Iraola Piano Academy with Leonid Margarius. Two years later, he received an honorary degree from the Regia Accademia Filarmonica of Bologna. He joined Mozart and Rossini to become the third musician (ever) to receive this honor at age 15. In 2001, Romanovsky won the prestigious “Ferruccio Busoni” Competition in Bolzano. Romanovsky will perform the following: Gavotte in A minor with Variations (Rameau), Variations on a Theme by Paganini, Op. 35, Books l & U (Brahms), Three Fantastic Dances. Op. 5 and Aphorisms. Op. 13 (Shostakovich) and Sonata No. 7, Op. 33 (Prokofiev). You won't want to miss this awesome performance. For reservations, please call (540) 937-3960 or visit reserve^hateau v ille. org. Anyone who would like to join the Chateauville Foundation's mailing list may do so through its Web site (www.chateauville.org) or by calling (540) 9373969. You will then receive invitations to their upcoming performances at the Castleton Theatre House, as well as other events and activities. The Web site also contains up-to-the-minute news, photos, and lots of information about the foundation. Skid Steer loader missing A New Holland C190, rubber track, yellow and black, skid steer loader (Bobcat), serial # N8M480439. is believed to have been stolen from the Castleton area. It is a new piece of machinery with less than 50 hours on it. It is equipped with a front end loader bucket with teeth. It disappeared sometime during the early morning hours of Wednesday Aug. 14, If anyone has any information on its whereabouts, please contact the Rappahannock County Sheriff*s Office at (540) 675-5300. 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Shem Woodward seeks to enter pageant Sperryville’s Sherri Woodward, owner of the American Image Salon, has been a frequent contestant in local, state and national pageants and is seeking support to enter the 2009 Miss Virginia USA Pageant. Sherri is well known in the county as queen of the 2003 and 2005 Sperryville Volunteer Rescue Squad Miss Rappahannock Pageant and was only one of 30 women accepted in the Miss Virginia USA Pageant in October 2007. She would like to enter the spring 2009 pageant but, as a very young person and owner of a relatively new business in the county, the funds for her participation are just beyond her reach. Sherri was awarded a partial scholarship from the pageant; but please consider giving your financial support (tax deductible) to this young woman. You would be listed as a sponsor. Sherri needs $250 more by Sept. 19 to enter the Miss Virginia USA Pageant and then she will need to purchase the wardrobe for the event. This multi-talented woman also bakes custom cakes from scratch for that special occasion. She particularly loves making children’s cakes, and will create one for your needs, ranging from Elmo to a John Deere tractor. Call Sherri at 675-3600, or stop at her salon in Sperryville, on 211. just west of the bridge. Conker Store Mary Ann Jenkins has been the bakery chef at Thornton River Grille. Starting this week she is presenting her yummy white chocolate cheesecake, brownies and other goodies at the Corner Store. Mary Ann is working with Andy Thompson, owner of the store and Grille, to experiment with other options. Her chicken salad is always in great demand and they will consider take-out containers of barbecue and wraps-to-go. Be sure to stop in for Mary Ann's treats, fresh fish and bread, specialty olives and a variety of good cheese. READ YOUR COMMUNITY ONLINE... RappNews.com SimwYvtm Barbara Adoffi adotftbarbara® verizon.net j (540) 987-8682 Tourism in the news National Geographic Adventure Magazine has an inviting feature and photo on the Tbur i’Epicure. offered by Foster Harris House. This inviting article highlights not only our peaceful and beautifoj countryside, but also the world famous dinner at The Inn at Little Washington. John and Diane Macpherson have put together a creative package for visitors. Thanks once again to Laura Overstreet for arranging for this media contact and package promotion. Support our pork Chef Tarry Sheehan is offering a three day food and wine event at our neighboring Shenandoah National Park. Although he food demonstrations are Maintaining a Naturally Healthy Landscape landscapes can be a sanctuary, a garden '*mt of even a playground. They hold a unique place m our lives, a place where we can relax m solitude or enysy an afternoon with family and Inends. That's why many homeowners today are placing more and more importance on growing a beautiful landscape while preserving the environment and communities in which we live lb address this need. Bartlett Tfee Experts otters a variety ot integrated Pest Management (I PM) programs tor manttaming a naturally healthy landscape, innovative Techniques Yield Results; innovative methodologies are continually bemg developed to bolster natural plant ! defenses. For example, horticultural oils I can be applied to suppress pests, btdogicai predators can be released to control outbreaks and plants can be selected based on thee ability to resist common problems. All ol the products Bartlett uses must test pass a rigorous senes of evaluations m thee research laboratories to ensure the highest possible eftectiveoess Consultation is Key: integrated Pest Management Program can be a lomt eftort between the homeowner and your Bartlett I.S.A. Certified representative. We will consult with the homeowner, ensuring that he or she is comtortatte with the products used, timing treatments appropriately and providing guidance on how to choose and grow healthy, pest-resistant plants. The result is a pest management program specifically tailored lor the homeowner s landscape. it you have any questions horn this article or 'elated issuee pleases contact me at /woooi^CwrfWfiom BARTLETT TREE EXPERTS *00 Farm Equipment Auction Saturday* September 27th. 2008 at 9:30AM the auction in being moved troin Snuttcn Form lot convenience and p«riuny From Middleburg, VA, on Kt M). go West approx 2 miles and turn left onto /ulla Kd (Kt TIN), Go I mile lo auction on right Or. ftoni Winchester. VA. take Kt 50 tact, past Ippemlle. VA to /ulla Kd. tRt. 704|. luiti tight onto /ulla Koad. Go I mile to auction Look lot Signs Mkklleburtt. Virginia. Orange County Race Course We will sell the following items at public auction: riucruas: '250 Casc-IN T 4wd cab & loader. Cat 477L loader. 4042 his. Ago Power 7000. 4x4 with cab. L78,< NH skid loader with 2067 hrs. DueU 6240 WF with canopy. ID 2050D with Wcsiemdort loader, Cox 485D with trout blade. 2600hrs. Kubota B1550 with loader and belly mower, 650 hrs. UI800 Kubota D HS't' with belly mower; I486 Chev C60 single axle Dump truck with snow plow, 1447 Ford FI50 4x4 ext cab. Fgi U*MliNT: 2620 Baiwmg bushog, 10' Woods bushog, 2—256 NH hay takes, NH Vee IVvtn rake Brtdge Hitch. NH (L) twin Kakc Hitch, NH 44 Hay Inverter; 4670 Lilhston no-ttl dull. Allowav SBIOH <-pt. snow blower; NH <20 haylincr. sc|. haler; NH 157 hay tetter, NH 451 sickle bar mower. Shaver post driver, Dtutuesicr post hole digger with extra augers. 6-bale transport wage'll, 4 x H utility trailer; Flat wagon, 2-shank suhsoiler. FH IKS Hail mower. KHINO 15' Baiwmg bushog. JD model 68 Auger Wagon. Bullion 10' Cultipacker. Bnllion S' pull type sure-stand seeder, JD <10 14' tuiishing disc. Peciuca 21' leedei wagon with dolly wheels, Foiemost 645 working chute w ith palpation cage. True test model t 2000 digital scales. 2 — Fry Bios 1200 lb creep leeders, a little deeper 700 cteepleeder, Apache ' ton portable crvepleedet, Smedlcv I 1/2 tou pottublc cteepleeder. Mineral feeders olid Haynngs, Chicken coop on wagon bed, 6' bushog. 5‘ Woods snowblowet, pt. L>as log spliier. 12 Portable coral panels. York take. XHP walk behind brush cutter. NJ gal. gas powered sprayer; and many miscellaneous items tv numerous to nicuiiou. Bill fllletl and Ciaig Dauiewoud. Auc tioneers Smiitcn Farms lHeight Swart. Auctioned Grult Henman. Form Managei Virginia License IAI 680 and 2246 '40-668 6174 and 70.< »0 < 4 ?60 Urms tg wiir . ti'X , y«« 4 //S Serf >rcj<<«ivii>Jf 'll oi»itknly I a/H h uived . TILLETT AND ^ "u** DAMEW4H)D AUCTIONEERS dmitewovd lt#*ol.cu<u Hunwuinw.iue. hMpc7tlBrttimhtanewcHHfaiwctKitteen.com .* "2^' sold, there are still seats available for his five-course dinner with wine pairing on Sept. 22 at Skyland Resort. Please call 888-896-3833 to make a reservation. To see the menu go to www.visitshenandoah.com ami eliek on Shenandoah Seasonings. Remembering 9/11 “O/*, that l hud wings of a dove! t would fly awuy and be at rest. “ Psalm 55:6 On a foggy Thursday evening, representatives of each Rappahannock tire and rescue squad and the Sheriffs Office, stood on the steps of the Reynolds Memorial Baptist Church holding white doves which were then released into the mist with the flock, to remember those who had perished in the traumatic events of September 11. 2001. Equally honored, both by a generous dinner and in the services that followed. were the first responders of Rappahannock. Fairfax and Arlington counties. In their service to our community, this dedicated group of men and women experience constant trauma, interrupted per sonal lives and commit tc on-going training. Their own secondary trauma is not to be forgotten. Who do you turn to when you’re feeing the toughest challenge in life? “We never ttnuKmsd we wuuld neetihuopice.’* we are su thankfulyuM\»*» there. From the kind vnweun the phune ait Z am to the twee whu became like family. wu were tiwirys widK ub.“ ‘You treated tny mom with such kindness and rwpect.. warmth .exi u.*nput*snet..we will never K<Ket...i*vtt" Hospice of the Raptdan has b«en a source ot compassion. dignity C? respect tor icrnunally lit patients and their Families in Culpeper, Fauquier. Madison, Orange C? Rappahannock Counties tor years, including outstanding medical care <$r emotional, practical & grivt suppc>rt. >W.825.4M0 * OTWRTR.ORU SALE 2/S50 MEN'S DOCKERS RANTS indtvidu«ti R' style, pleated or ptaun trout. 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Brown offers dire warnings about climate By Don Dkl Rosso Haptuthtmnock Nt*w» Start VYrttwi He made it sound lik< the end of the world coul< be right around the comer. Lett unchecked, climati change would trigger : series of events that coul< mean the end of civilixa tion. Lester R. Brown, pres ident of the Earth Polic; Institute, told about 301 people who attended th< Piedmont Environmenta Council (PEC) annua meeting on Saturday a Caledonia Farm in Flin Hill. He warned of rising sei levels because of meltinj ice in the Arctic. 01 Greenland and elsewhere Qle migrating to highe in search of persona safety and food, poverty an< political instability on i global scale. “Everything is a£fecte< by climate change.'*' Browi said. During World War II. i “way of life* was at stake he said. “The challeng today is not merely a way u life, or saving a way of life. MORE PHOTOS ONLINE... KappNews.com Brown said, underscoring the threat of climate *■ change. “The challenge 1 today is saving civilization itself** > A tall order, to be sure, i Brown acknowledged. 1 The challenge will require quick, decisive and radically different responsr es. including a restructure ) ing of the U.S. tax system ♦ that would discourage con1 tinued dependence on oil 1 and coal and encourage the t use of clean, renewable t energy resources to satisfy electricity needs, he said, i Brown believes t mankind possesses the » smarts and technology to turn things around, r His book. “Plan B 3.0: 1 Mobilizing to Save 1 Civilization.** provides a ( prescription. It calls for reducing l worldwide carbon eimsi sions by SO percent by £020. stabilizing population, i eliminating poverty and “restoring the earth's natu* ml systems.** f “if we don't reach all of these goals, we're probably not going to reach any of them.** Brown said. In his remarks. Brown focused on climate change 4 and the reduction of carbon emissions. Renewable energy resources like wind and the sun represent “enormous potential** to oil. Brown said. Texas leads the country in producing wind-generated electricity, he said. Wind farms in place, under construction or planned would “more than satisfy" the household electricity needs of the state’s 24 million residents. Brown said. "That’s extraordinary," he said of Texas' efforts. "When you invest in a wind farm and the transmission intrastructure. you're investing in an energy system that can last as long as the earth itself." Wyoming, South Dakota, Maine and a number of European countries either operate or have plans for wind farms. Brown said. He believes its possible for wind farms (“thousands of them") to provide clean energy to power hybrid cars. "We could run our cars largely on wind energy and at a gasoline equivalent cost of less than $1 a gallon." Brown said. "We have the technology now to do this. 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Brown said. Solar energy would provide limitless opportunities, he said. “The sunlight striking the earth in one hour is enough to power the world economy tor one year.'* 'Meanwhile, ice in the Arctic Sea and on Greenland continue to melt at a record clip. Brown said. He spoke of scientists who reported that last summer Arctic Sea ice the size of the United Kingdom disappeared in a week. “They were stunned by this, because they had never seen Arctic Sea iee melt so fast." Brown said of the scientists. He talked about the accelerated rate of glaciers separating from Greenland. Brown described it as typically a “very slow process." with glaciers traveling 100 to 200 meters per yean Last year, he attended a meteorologists conference in Washington. D.C. An audience member asked a panelist how the loss ol the Greenland ice scape would affect sea levels. A meteorologist said it would reach the middle of the first floor of the White House. “And the audience broke into applause.1* Brown said, smiling. The PEC audience laughed and clapped. Technology and tax incentives would accomplish only so much. Brown said. He believes the challenges of climate change also demand the kind of political leadership and pluck that saw America through World War II. Weeks after the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor on Dec. T. 1941. President Roosevelt convened a meeting of the country's automobile makers. Brown said. Roosevelt told them the nation needed their factories' production capacity to quickly build 60.000 warplanes. 45.000 tanks. 20.000 antiaircraft artillery guns and thousands of ships. But the auto industry leaders told Roosevelt it would be impossible to build cars and at the same time meet his goals. The president told them that they obviously didn't get it. Roosevelt explained that all of the auto manufacturing plants would be converted to produce the weaponry necessary to stop Naati Germany's quest of global domination. In the end. Detroit far exceeded Roosevelt's armament goals. Brown said. The world must bring the same urgency and single-mindedness to reducing carbon emission levels. Brown said. “We don’t have a lot of time.* he said. “One of the problems is we don’t know exactly how much time we have left....Nature’s the timekeeper, and we can’t see the clock.* Email the reporter: ddelrw8o@ttmespapers.com RCHS sports wrap up By Jessica Bourns Special to the Kappahtmaock N»w» Varsity Volleyball — Sept. 11 - The Panther varsity volleyball team punished Warren County High School 3-0 to improve its record to 4-1. The first match was won in a matter of minutes, and the second was no less decisive, however the third match was a bit more challenging. Cheered on by a loud and vocal crowd, the lady Panthers prevailed in the end. Next games were Sept. 16 at Foxcrott School and home vs. Page County High School on Sept. IS. (See next week's paper tor results) JP Volleyball - Sept. 12 — In front of a packed gymnasium, the JP volleyball team defeated Mountain View Christian Academy 2.-1. On Sept. 15 the team defeated Wakefield Country Day School 3-0 to bring its overall record to 3-0. Next games are Sept. 18 — 4:30 pan., home vs. Riverfiront Christian Schoul and Sept. 18 vs. Wakefield School (The Plains). Football Sept. 13 - The Panther Football team tost to Roanoke Catholic 34-0 on a hot and muggy Saturday afternoon in trout of bleachers tilled with RCHS students and fans. The loss evened the Panthers record to 2-2. The Panthers play next on Sept. 20 at Bishop Walsh High School in Cumberland. McL RCHS September Sports Schedule Sept. 19-4 p.m.. Boys JP Soccer at Riverfront Chnstian School; 5 p.m.. Girts JP Volleyball home VS. Wakeftetd School; 6 p.m.. JV / Varsity Volleyball home VS. Wakefield School Sept 20 - t:3Q p.m.. Varsity Football at Bishop Walsh High School Sept 29-4p.m.. OP Volleyball at St. Luke’s Lutheran School; 4;t5 p.m.. JP C^ss Country at St. Joseph's; 6 p.m.. JV / Varsity Volleyball home VS. Madison County High School Sept 25 - 4;30 p.m.. Boys Middle School Soccer home VS. Bethel Christian; 6 p.m.. Girts Junior Varsity Volleyball at George Mason High School Sept 29 - 5;3Q p.m.. Coed Varsity Cross Country at Skyline High School. Septic system problems? Do you need your septic tank pumped? If your home or business is near a stream in Rappahannock County We will help you pay to: Pump, repair, or replace your septic system. We will even help pay to install a septic system if you do not have one. State funds are available to reimburse you 50% to 75% of the cost of the work that needs to be done. For more information please call: CQMnVATIQMQISnilQr Evan Blumenstein at the Culpeper Soil and Water Conservation District 540-825-8501 Financial Problems? 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Major Frank scores repeat at Thornton Hill or OKTKY BARKER Rappahannock N*>w« Staff Writer Saturday’s Thornton Hill Hounds Point-to-Point in Sperryville provided a pre-season look at this fall’s timber stakes division _ possibly all of it. Carded since 2003 as a kickoff to Virginia’s busy autumn calendar, the Sept* 13 Thornton meet contended with an unseasonable swelter, and. though entries were good, late scratches left most of the races light. The featured open timber. however, remained stalwart on the program, attracting a field of six. including two Gold Cup champs. Mtyor Prank, trained in The Plains by Richard Valentine, broke his maiden at the Sperryville course last fall. The Danzig 9-yearold again found the hillside course to his liking, sprint* ing to the early lead under rider James Slater and repulsing a late challenge from Miles Ahead. It was Slater’s fourth win on the card. Second-place finisher Miles Ahead. Virginia Gold Cup winner in 2005 and‘06, and fourth-placed Fields of Omagh. International Gold Cup winner in 05, are on track to contest the Middleburg Hunt Cup Oct. 4, a race Miles Ahead won in ‘05 and ‘05. Erin Go Bragh. third, was sixth in the spring Gold Cup. In the day’s other timber race, veteran Antonio Star won the foxhunters’ tor rider Nick Carter. Slater rode three winners for Kinross Farm — a division of the maiden hurdle, the open hurdle, and a division of the turf sprint. Stable jockey Chris Read rode Kinross' other maiden hurdle winner. Results Nancy Tilton Ormc memorial maiden hurdle, fbrst division. Parse: $1,000. I 3/4 miles. Time: 4:14. 1. Whyvacomagh. u/Kinross Farm. r/Chris Read: 2. Jimtown. o/Julia Thieriot. r/Rod MacKenzie; 3. Franzia. u/Sara Collette. r/Nick Carter. 5 started. I lost rider. Second division. Time: 3:46. t. Back th The Day, u/Kinross Farm, r/James Slater: 2. Steve Bo, u/Sid and Karen Trimmer. r/Nick Carter; 3. Quick Now. o/Matthew Dyer. r/Rod MacKenzie. 5 started. 1 pulled up. Open hurdle. Purse; $1,000. 1 3/4 imles. Time: 3:56 3/5. L Humdinger. o/Kinross Farm, r/James Staten 2. Ordered Tb Listen. u/Kinross Fhrm. r/Chns Read: 3. Bamco Dynamite, u/Larry Levy, i/Brooks Durkee. Michael Marsh memorial maiden flat. Purse: $500. 6 f urlongs. 'time; 1:39 3/5. 1. New Point. u/Peggy Steinman. r/Rod MacKenzie; 2. Zulhv Road. u/Ceitic Venture, r/Jeff Murphy; 3. Gama Face On. <>/Kinross Farm, r/Chris Road. 7 started. Open flat. Purse; $500. 6 furlongs. Time: 1:37. 1. Where’s My Nurse. n/Kinross Farm. r/James Slater; 2. Pan Adam, u/r Michael Hams; 3. Corporate Legend. u/Ertc Sams. r/Jeff Murphy. 6 started. Home LeHew memorial open flat. Purse: $500. I 1/4 miles. Time: 2:4S 3/5. 1. Old Fellow, u/r Orekj{ Ryan; 2. U’day U’day, u/Maggie Bryant, r/JetT Murphy; 3. Blue Ash. u/Whitewood Stable. r/Chris Callow. 5 started. Ollie Dodson memorial fo shunters timber. Purse: $1,000. 2 1/2 miles. Time: 0:11. 1. Antonio Star. o/John IVttibone, r/Niek Carter; 2. Music To My Ears, o/Anna Stable, r/George Hundt: 3. Airolo, o/r Michael Wharton. James Fletcher memorial open timber. Purse; $1,000. 2 1/2 miles. Time: B:44 2/5. 1. Maior Frank. u/Emery Taylor, r/James ^— Pboto by Douglas Law TAKE A GQQD LQQK: This might be your Gold; Cup lineup. seen Saturday in «rtton art Thornton Hill. Open timber winner Mayor Frank, left, leads stakes horses Miles Ahead. Reids of Qm^jh and Ertn Go Bragh in deep stretch. Slatar; a. Mile# Ahead. o/Kinro## Brajjh. ivBrncatioon Stable. r/Jelf (‘'arm. r/C'hrm Head; 3. Knn (In Murphy. (» started. Woodley course to run right-handed By Betsy Parker Rappahannock Nows Statl Wr»t*r Mora than tOO entries passed the box for Saturday's Blue Ridge Fail Races, making the Clarke County event the strongest thus far in the new season. The Sept. £0 event is slated for a I pan. post time for the first of as many as 12 races. Splits are expected in the maiden hurdle, maiden flat and open fiat. The second of two pointto-points that uniquely open the Virginia autumn calendar the Blue Ridge races run at historic Woodley Farm just south of BerryvUle. Steeplechasjng this weekend - Whet: fflu# Rktg» Fait Racss •>Wh«n; Saturday Sa#*2a Post ttmt t pun. - Where; Woodtey Ram; Barryvitl* 'mmt BuaBtdQgnacftacnm A few changes to the course have been made, according to race chair Michael Hoifman. The course runs right-handed, not lefthanded as for 60 years previously, he said, plus the timber and hurdle routes have been altered slightly to accommodate the new direction. The featured open timber, which will run as the day's final race, attracted six. including International Gold Cup winner Salmo. and point-to-point standouts Genghis and lb Akau Five. Complete entries can be found at www.Central EntryOffice.com. More race details are at www.BlueRidgeRaces.com. and ticket information is at (540) 530-1577. The races run to benefit the Blue Ridge Hospice. Sporting Calendar hQraftahQM^Satom^m!^ \vww.mKictteburgciass»c.GQm ta _ 7 p.m.. Denny's. Warrenton. (54Q) 341-4992 2Q Oak White Post. (540) 837-3Q0Q Armssville. www. eannamonridgsfarmt.com 20 Rwi Gat* VHSA shorn Hamilton. (540) 882-353Q 20 RockinoHora* rqi wwtiian Cintw r55vK tsS? USSot <u wowooy cnawng^ Graves Mountain, Syria. wMw.9rav6smQuntam.com 20Gr«Q Ralph Quartar Horaaa opan nouaa» Jetfersonton. IQ a.m.-4p.m.. (703) 3t4*7T92 2Q*2t Ptodmont Driving Ctutoahow. Foxcrott Schooi. www.pwdmorrtdnvingciub.8 Horses & People Thu annual Piedmont Driving Show is slated Sept. 20-21 at Koxerutt school in Middleburg. Lott on tor details: www.ptedxnuntdrtving dub.dm.com. Quarter Horse trainer Greg Ralph has opened Greg Ralph Quarter Horses in Jettersonton. at the former location of Nightsong and Rowe Sport Horses. Ralph will hold an open house this Saturday. Sept. 20. from 10 am. to 4 pan. Activities include pony rides, free lunch, vendors, giveaway*, horses tor sale and more. The highlight of the event is a drawing tor a yearling registered Quarter Horse ally donated by Kate Higgins Quarter Horses in Famtville. The drawing will take place at 3 pan., and is limited to those under age IS. For more details, call (703) 314-7192. Fan ride The Great Meadow Foundation and the CasanovaWarrenton Pbny Club are cosponsoring a benefit trail rule at Great Meadow ui The Plains. A svlt-guided. marked trail ride will be Sunday. Sept 21, with groups allowed to head out between 9 a.m. and 2 pan. Lunch will be available on the grounds. Details are at (340) 304*3031. The Bull Run Hunt will host a tall hunter pace on Sent 21 at Locust Hill uear Culpeper. Divisions tbr hunt, junior, pleasure and “west wm“ teams (or two or throw riders) an# planned on the nine-mile course, Log on for more information; www.Buil HunHunt.com. The Rappahannock Hunt will hoot a paw at 'the Hill in Boston on Oct. 12. Call for details: (540) 547-2310. Abernathy dink: 'trainer Kandy Abernathy will teach a clinic at Warrenton a Hix 'trot Farm Sept. 2023. Fox Trot Farm will be on the Farm Tbur this year, the only area equestrtun facility on the tour. Call for details: (703) 403-5400. Sport horse % Mill European Performance Horses in Barboursvdle will host a sport horse inspection and seminar Sept. 23. 'there will be American Worniblood Society inspections, plus classes on spurt horse qualities, training and breeding. Call for details: (540) 332-7240. Glenwood to host Trials 'the 17th annual Middleburg Horse 'trials are at Middleburg's Glenwood Park next weekend. Sept. 27-23. 'the trials benefit the local Middlebuix Orange County fouy C lub. .As well, this years event is in memory of MOC Pony Club and MCH." 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'Sttr ,. >* Si^NUAf Htgh tftuilth mnlual tan ami rmotumoL ttutal ami tfnnhttii tuppmi% Jot patterns u/iih a 14* ' Xpn lam -v of '« months m less, ’egattlless of thru alniU't to pay. .'t40.H25.4840 < ■ wwUiolr.uif 1-800-2934709 Area Churches RFynokit Mtmontd Baptist Ghutch Pastor: Jon HedcHeston Sunday Contemporary Services 8:45 a.m. Sunday School to a.m. Sunday Traditional Services tt a.m. Sunday Youth Night 7 p.m. Tuesday Bible Study 7 p.m. Hop* HiM Baptist Church Pastor: John W. Lines Sunday . Sunday School 10 a.nrfe Worship Services tt a.m. Evening Worship 7 p.m. Wednesday Prayer & Bible Study 730 p.m. Pastor Dr. Norman Edward T&ylor Sunday. Sunday School 9:15 am. Morning Worship tQ:30 a.m.» Sunday. Youth Group 6 p.m. Rejoicers Choir and worship 7 p.m. Wednesday: Adult Choir 5 p.rm Bible Study. Missions 7 p.m. Thursday. Bell Choir 700p.m. Pastor Rev. Bobby W Jenkins Sunday. Sunday School IQ am. Worship Service 700 p.m. Wednesday Worship Service 730 p.m. Saturday Every fourth Saturday there is a Community Hymn Sing at 7 p.m. MtoodwiMs teidat Pastor Rev! Aonn,* Poe Sunday Sunday School tQ am. Worship Service tt a.m. Wednesday Bible Study 7Qft p,m. % Ainia*vm FUM Gom* Pastor Rev. Jim Pittman It Sunday Sunday School 10 am. Morning Wot ship tt a.m. Evening Woiship 7 p.m. Wednesday Eventng Wofship730 p.m. Pastor Rev. Leah DeLona Hint HM UMC - Sunday Worship at 8L45 am.. Children s Church during the worship service Adult Sunday School at tQ am., cantor 8tbie Study Schedule (675-3370) Willi* Chapel UMC - Sunday Worship at 9:55 am.-. Sunday School at 8:45 am.. Stole Study on Wednesday at 6:80 p.m. SfierryvHte UMC -Sunday Worship at tt:3Qam.. Sunday School tQ:t5am. Stole Study on Sunday at 2 p.m. ArmoomMo Unded MMhodtof Pastor Rev. Edward *4ed“ VanDyck Sunday Sunday School 9:45 p.m. Woishtp Seivice tt am. Sunday. Musical group practice 7 p.m. St ftrter * CMhotfc Avtafr Pastor: Ft. Paul Dudrmski Masses Saturday Vigil. 5.3Q p.m, Sunday. 8:30 aid to am. Holy Days o! Obligation can 675-3432 Weekdays Tuesday-Saturday. 8:30 am. Confessions. 4:30-5 p.m., Saturday, alter masses RtatBaptiat Pastor 5r Wendell Grant Sunday. Sunday School 9:30 am. Thirsty fiMcepaf Rector : Rev. Jennings W. Hobson Ut Thursday Contemplative Prayer ?*.m. Sunday. Hdy Euchanat 18 am. Momtng Prayer II 9: tS am. Sunday School 10 am. Holy Eucirenst It tt am. Wednesday. Holy Euchanet & Stole Study 9:30 am. WaatmtgfcKt Baoint Pastor: Rev. Photo SaOdy Sunday Sunday School 9:45 ant Mommg Worship it am. Sunday Ever«ng.Adult study 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Kids Stole Club 345 p.m. Thursday Adult Choir 7 p.m. Thornton s Gap Raguiar Baptist Rav. Kirby SbwnK Sunday. Sunday School tQ a,m. Worship Sarvica it a.m. GUBrorntBHOa Pastor John K. Burks Sunday. Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Sarvica It a.m. EVamng Survicw 6 p.m. Wadnasday Pmy«i Service 7 p.m. Pastor: Ekter Rogar L Smith Sunday: Sunday Set tool 10 a.m. Worship Sarvica it a.m. Wedrwsday Prayar, Bibta study 7 p.m. WtomtW Aaamntrty ot God Pastor Joa* Crass Sunday. Sunday School 9:4S p.m. WorsTwpiChikJran s Church It a.m. Swatting Sarvica 6 p.m. Wadnakfay Adult &bia Study 7 p.m. Thornton Gap Phmithta Baptist Chureh Pastor £ida« Rfchaid Cox Masts hr«tSundays at 2 p.m. and third Sundays at 1Q3Q a.m. Loss and PSHhtulnaas Church 32t South Royai Ava. F->ont Royal Evangaiist Davru Clanagan Maatsavary Saturday at 7 p.m, Mfc Lahanon Baptist Church Pastor Dallas Smith Sunday. Sunday School 9 4b Worship. $30 a.m and vt 00 a.m. Sunday Evamnp, 700 p.m. Childfan & Voutn Program 700 p.m. Weonasday Pray a* £ BOa Study 730 p.m. mthai Baptist Church Pastor Raw. Hpmar E J 01*08 Sunday Sunday School 9:30 am. Worship. 11. OQ a.m, Wednesday Bib*a study 730 p.m.

Religious Notes Registration continues through Sept. 19 for the Third Women In Worship Conference to be held at the 7 It ‘ft im Tfuzugfite ^nvmjf IRIII1HTI FRIENDS Thar air those who measure thmr success 10 life not by the amount of money they have managed to accumulate over their lifetimes, but by the number of friends they have managed to keep. Indeed, having: good trends pays emotional dividends that monetary reenumeration cannot begin to match. If it is understanding that bongs us the comfort that enables us to entoy and appreciate ourselves, it is friendship that helps us pan tins understanding A true trend is a soulmate for whom no explanation is necessary. Understanding merely comes with the hmt of a. glance or some other unspuken mention. The great Greek, philosopher defined friendship with the words; "What is a friend? A single soul dwelling in two bodies.'' When one friend takes leave, it is as though a part of the other has gone as well. This is a parting that is most difficult to reconcile. And. the one who would have the best understanding of it is no longer available to give comfort The grieving process is an extraordinarily individual one. Many factors come into play when faced with the loss of a loved one. At MOSER FUNERAL HOME, we are here to assist you dttrmg that difficult time. We are there to assist you as little or as much as you require whim determining the details of the commemorative service. Contact at t5d§) We wtU arrange a confidential meeting and tour uf our facility at ZJ3 Broadview Avenue. Watrenton. Wg an he reforyoa. “So /(Mg os we ore loved bn others l should sat that wr an almost indispensable; and no man ts ■ useless whdt he has a friend." ' Robert Louis Stevenson Conference Center in Fredericksburg an Sept. 2627 sponsored by Wayland Blue Ridge Women’s Auxiliary and Friends. The conference check-in on Friday begins at 10 aan. and: the EXPO with vendors and mini-informational sessions begins at noon. The guest speaker is Cynthia Brazenness. Victory Christian Minishies. Washington. D.C.. and vicinity, also Rev. Thmmie Farmstead Miiliainp and Rev. Janice Steels. Victory in Christ Ministries. Musical guests include Missy “OCTAVtAT Yates and Psalmist Eric. Farmstead. Far vendor and registration information, contact Conference Coordinator Minister Patricia Gormless at 540-786-6736 or Auxiliary President. Sis. Nan Butler Roberts* 540-399-1530 or email nb_robertsitnisn.com. Pastor Roger Smith and the congregation of Five Forks Regular Baptist extend a warm invitation to everyone to join them tor their Homecoming on Sunday, Sept. £L with Sundav School at 10 a.m.. followed by warship service at 11 aan.. and afternoon service at 2 pan. The guest speaker will be Elder Nelson Pettit foam New Market. Va. Pastor L.D. Savage and congregation of the Church. Castieton. will celebrate iteSOth anniversary on Sunday, Sept. 21 with three services, 10 aan., 2 pan., and 7 pan., with lunch served at noun. There will be a group foam Export Pennsylvania Bible College for the 10 aan.. and: the 2 pan., services. Rev; Tim Brinun from Illinois wil preach the 7 pm. snthe from Sept. 21-26 at 7 pm. Everyone is welcome. Ear more inibrmatiun call 540937-568L Church. Flint Hill, will celebrate its eighth anniversary of its pastor. Rev. Dr. Donald Simpkins on Sunday, Sept. 21, The Rev. Marvin Hargrove, Sit. an Associate Minister of the Mount Pleasant Baptist Church m Alexandria will preach the tl a. m. worship service. The Rev. Nelson Sneed, pastor of the Little Street Baptist Church in. Stafford will preach the 3 pm., sermon. Lunch will be provided after the morning service. Ail are welcome to Rev. Ronnie Poe. pastor oithe Woodville Baptist Church, invitee everyone for their Homecoming on Sunday. Sept. '2$. For the II Phyllis Mary Hibl 63. of AnussvtUe. died Wednesday September 10. 200b at her home surrounded by lauttly. A Mass of Christian Burtai was he 14 ob Saturday, September 13, 200b at SC Peter Cathoik Church. 12762. Lee Hwy. Washington. Virginia with the Pastor bather Paul Dudgmski officiating, Interment followed at the chureh cemetery with the lauttly serving, as pallbearers. PhyUis was bom May 2.1445 in Milwaukee. Wiseuosta to Mts. CtaudtnLux Gehi au4 thelate Mr. BdwinClehl. Phyllis was a loving wile, mother, grandmother, homemaker and teacher. AU who knew herexpenenced that her motherhood extended far beyond her own children, ShewashtgMy involved in the home school movement having been aboard member of Seton Home Study School in Horn Koval and teaching her own ehddKn at home. She was also htgWy involved in parish Itfe. teaching Sunday school and participating in the choir of Sc H**r Catholic Church. She also volunteered for over thirty years with the Culpeper Madison Rappahannock 4H. 1ft addition to her mother, who is living in Madison. Wisconsin. PhyUis is survived by her husband of 44-years, Charles Carl Hibl St and their eleven children, Laura Clark and her husband Kevin. Charles BiW Jr. and his wife Susan. Kathryn Price and her husband James, Robin Hibl all of front Royal. Knstat hthott and her husband Jeffrey of Baltimore. Maryland. Audtew Htbl and hts wife Heather, bluaheth Hibl all oi Iron* RoyaL Sarah HiW uf Hon* Royal and her fiancee Mare. Pt'stigiivne of Cranford. New Jersey. Sister Mary Rose Htbl of The Community of Sc John in Htncevdle-. Illinois. Bendy Hibl andTheresa.Htbi buthuf Anussvtlle. Also surviving are her 33 gwndehddrett brut Alex. MtchaeL Julia. Brendan. Magdalena. Lucia and Matthew Clark; Amanda. Marta. Anthony. Bernadette. Mary-Ctan». Regina. Christina. Theresia. Peter. HUncta and Benedict Hibl; Mary. Abigail, Soda. Claudia. James, John and Thomas Price; .Nicholas Bliiott; Joseph. Haluta. Uretel, Auna. Nathaniel and Mara. Htbl. Her msik Phi UeLuisuof Kenosha. Wisconsin, and her brothers David (i«M of Verona. Wisconsin and Paul Ciehl ufCosta. Rtca. Not to inenhon numerous other close extended family, friends and loved ones worldwide. In addition to her father she was also preceded in death by her brother Bdwin GahL The family received friends on Hiday, September 12: 200b at the Sc Peter Cathulk Chmdc followed by uRosary- semen at Hpm. Memortal contributions may be made in her name to The Cotmnuntty uf Sc John. 1122TW. Legion Had R<L HtocevtUfc. Illinois 61559 andfor the Hospice uf the Rapidaa. PO. Box 1715. Culpeper. Virginia 22701. Maddo.» h'umrui Hearn of Front Howl is bundling rim arrangement} DtiliAiVS EiSlTUsAX* FliNX HULL Th»r*ie l .\5asrt: urttrtmtJocaotvi on Ik-iU WaX low Ro«L iu»t!W»rte> town the vifeje ut Rim 1 iJL Hoa»tn«( x*h f>kt»»aut vic*» tixi m ideal mu ut <ip«tt <0*1 MWXnkd 4t*w*j:. 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Services will begin nightly at 7:30 pan. Nursery will be provided; Love ansi F^ithftillneseChurcit revival will start Monday, Sept. 22. through Saturday, Sept. 2Tat7 pan. The guest preachers are: Monday night. Pastor Bobby Jenkins; Tuesday, Rev Forrest Freeman; Wednesday, Evangelist Roger Backs; Thursday. Pastor Willie* Friday, Evangelist Debra Frye; and Saturday, Rev. Joseph Geedwin. Sunday is family and friends day at Crakett Park. Route 643 Warrenton.Va., at tO aun. The church is located 321 South Royal ave, Front Royal. All are invited. For more information call Pastor David Clanagan at 540-9*7-3837 Church. Sperryville. will have an evening of biuegrass mid gospel music on Saturday, Sept. 27 at T pma. Everyone is welcome to come out and enjoy some of Rappahannock's best traditional acoustic musicians, uicluding Frank Riley and Jeannette Wood. For more information contact Duane Siie at 703395-2053. Fhnt Hill Ptenteeuetat I'hurdl invites everyone to a hymn sing on Saturday Sept. £7 at 7 p.m. Dt is located on Aileen Road (off l&dderstauk Road). For more information call 54iMi362437. Everyone is invited to join the members of Novum Baptist Church tor its annual Homecoming: and Revival Services. Homecoming will be observed on Sunday Sept. with, worship at &30 a.m., and again at It a.m. Sunday schools are held in: between services at Sfc4£> a,m. The Homecoming covered dish fellowship meal will be held at the church, following the It a.m„ worship service. Revival services will be held nightly. Sunday, Sept. 2B-Thursda& Oct iat 7 p.m. 'Che first series will be given by Evangelist Brian Francis Hume. Grace Church of Fredericksburg. The second series will be given by Evangelist Stephen P, Burke. The Lord Will Provide Ministry. Worship music will be facilitated each evening by Lee Catherine Clayton and the warship team “Immersed" A. nursery will be provided. Light refreshments will be offered nightly following the services. For directions or additional information contact Pastor Jeff Light at (540) 9ST-962S. Novum is located in Reva. on Route 605. The Flint Hill Baptist Church invites the public to attend its annual Homecoming event on Oct. LI at U u.m. The guest speaker is Rev. Robert O.Golf with special music and entertainment by the RMA cadets. & covered dish luncheon will be held at the Flint Hill Fire Department following the service. Area youth aw invited to showcase their talent in the First “The GOSPKL" Youth Thlent Showcase on Friday, Oct 24, at 7;30 pan,, to be held at the Wajdam! Blue Ridge Baptist Center; L5044 Ryland Chapel KtL,. Biaeyville. There will be five categories: Solo, Duu/Greup, Dam-WStep, Spoken Worth Instrumentalists Winners will be awarded trophies as determined, by local area, judges The registration tee is $10/per entry and: applications must be received by Oct. tf>. For applications or more information, contact “OCTWtAT Missv Yates at 540-S29-=>4ti6 or email omyafces®tirstva,com or wayland bluertdgv4fusa.com. Applications should be mailed to: ATTN: “frhe GospeC Youth 'Client Showcase, 29X31 Yates Haven Place. Culpeper, V& 22702. The event is sponsored by the Wayland Blue Bidge Association Youth Department. F 1 Baptist Church will have its dedication service for a new installed pipe organ on Sunday. Oct 26 at 2 pan. There will be an organ demonstration and several performers. Light refreshments follow, rake a left on Slate Mills Road, located one mile on the left. 3X42 Slate Mills Koad. Sperryville. For more informatiuii call Gimiy at >U)-A23~4Ut>5 or Dninaris at 540-32T-436X. rw/ in UA 9tXb28Z-J$i8 itut Wmt otu *mtt stlm af mim. samwtenarmotfLGum (ft tir f Wfc WINSSAJ^L VMl - (ft XIX* XV (it/tAT WCUWM' ruted .may ■ *» a auKt. j* jWdfctiul couatty i tut) >U HwhIv i»a.v«*» 4 tatfe. imuMci. toyerdettfete Mam. forfikMt btK, tafclx* mi Mswkat« b*k ponk tWi - MwdwA'jMMitii B«» Wv Kwk *attb •HXlUlt Ok 2k WMRk. IVttaai *«•*, BMtMik Aogdtet (**»« to <kc ynwwkunnrhaNa ooui rww cvwyaiL vmuc ■mm* (taw wmw Tusm EuKrauto*** Cbm* juU Martin Wyo*l»«l ami Kuy \* fooler RvuUv t i* m*. tu uiuuwiw tiutt lmil bkathuiouiv* »tuttuug iiiw tirm. C.Net: ilK- p*#n li*« ysac*, lmil Iks* bwu mwi ui iJk imM HMxoiilii a^vtits lit kapptiiuttM^k County, Shw 'iturc'* omi ^unutuiimml tu cM.dkut otuatntmr Htmiat. tujt th^hi ituukui mut ami tint thgjfetNl citocd ^(umiaitis. Iftnamt ovmuitt I n.-ii it vo« ukvU lb* y# att omMumJuig Rteiltoi, Bwiim >iluhU»;

Alt submissions to Upcomi ng Events must be received by 3 p.m. on Mondays to be considered for oubiicatton. Please send to ■Jitn Clatterbuck at jdatter ‘yuck^timespuperscom with vour name and contact fixvts. lb further promote any event whether charttabie or not you may place a compelling ad by contacting Stephanie Heflin jt sheflin&ti mespupemeum Hearthstone’s ParentfChiltfc Soup will be held an Wednesdays aid Thursdays n Septemoer from &4§ arm. re t£4§ p.m. The program- is to cNWrerr ages monthssotyeaarsto ^e. Enrollment is angowg, aidpaentsm^i onng:thee children on ©then Tay arbetndays. Activities wM nciude storytelling, watercoior aanttng. besswast sculpture, sewing, rhythmic movement aid-dance, snack time aid: more. Wednesdays will teaxtre haidwork aid Thursdays vrfl be Soup Q^i. Cost is $tQ to two hours per child or $t5 tothree hours per child. For ncre information, caU 54Q387-92T2. Heathstane’s amua Bulb Ftindraser Sate s in progress through Fhd^i, Set. 3t.me sie features uhps. lilies d^fodiis and: other xiibs fortol piarrttng; For ntormaton on ordering, ateasecail 540-987-92T2. Low impact aerobics :iasses are being offered by* totified instructor Linda -tomstra in- the big sunny dassroom studfo at the Link Juilding this tol. This paticuiaJtyJe is called the Mis technique arte it combines noderrr daice with matta Btsaidyogaforacomptefe workout tha i eaves the student invigorated yet peaesfoi. Classes as hekt on Saturdays at tt am-., ruesdays at $ m.* ant rhursd^sat3-am.. aid7 irrr. For more information «ntactlindaa(54Q) 9S7SJASor heimstra@earthiink.net. Aiso »st the Nia web site at itaiQw.com. Classes to Shorm-Ryu. Dkmawan Karate classes iawe stated at The link. Junior Classesae Wed-*>;3Q p.m,, and adult classes ae Wed - S - 730 p.m. Join Biyttme. instructors ae Mike vteirrturt aid Betsy Tbth. For nore information call. 54QJ48-Q632. JJSk KAVVl smt# Thp R^jptftomoeh ^mmai Weitars Ltw^ue's sp^i met touIw trip is schsdutsd: or Sept t& Cats and Oops p b» nsutsrsd leans from th* Matter in- Amtssulle andwum, HaadT. rhp cost for thrs is a fraction2t ths ordinay citaros. Rar nformatton cail the RAWL shorter ar 5AQ-9373283 any flormnaotthavnesK Sundays nctuded. The Northern Redmont beekeepers Association \*rtl xatdits rneetmpon Sspfc t$ roin 7-30-^ p.m., #the CuJpeper County E*tens»on attics at tQt $. West Street m ^ypsppr. TPpicsvwtl few tail equeentnpi preparing your ioiowes tor nunter, and other 5ee-re*ated topics, Ann Harmat vurit pe a guest-specie All ary \eetcome. For quesions, email Kathy Miller & kfrasemt8er@gmail.cam Apresentationwillbe 3w«r for anyone interestediir balding a w gaden or sm*ply understanding how they work at RappFLQWs monthly meeting at 5:30 p.m.. cm Sept t8 in the conference room# The Link. Printed information fttart avaiety ot sources will be available a no charge. Rar more information, contact Bi Valentine at(540)575-3849 or bvaenti@vt.9du. The seniors ot R^Jpa^ramock County wi8 have a breakfast furtdraser at* the RintHill Rre Hat cm Saturday, Sept. 20 from 8 am. until tQ atm. There wi# be biscuits amo sausage gravy, eggs, ham. breakfast casseroies, fruit, potatoes, donuts, coffee, juice, and more. Bring the family aid come cm out to support the seniors and enjoy a reaiy great breakfast. stnctty on a donation basts. The Payne family reunion wiO be held on Saturday, Sept. 35 at Raopananncck Pah orr Route 3tt m Washington stating#toanr, Lunch win be sewed at noon. All relatives and friends are invited. Please bring a covered disband a beverage for a d^cit relating greafootfc fun and fellowship. For more information call Albert P^ine a 540967-8780. Qo^jelFest wHl be held am Saturday. Sept. 29 at 3 p.m.. atheRCHSairiftonurm. a - fundraiser to benefit the ’‘African-American Hertfaje Center”' planned for the ScrajOte School site. The program writ fe#ure Rtehad Brady, David Ctanagan, Nanette Roberts, George Banks, Rev. Aetna Allsberry, Promise Laid Baptist Church Men's Choir; Reynolds Memory Church Prase Tfeam and more loci singers and musicians. Light refreshments. Early reservations are encouraged. Donations: adult. $20: student. $tq, Gail The Scrdable School Preservation Foundation at 54Q*887-8tQ3i The Child Cae ant Leaning Center «ut! hawea huge indoor yad-sale on Saturday, Sept- 20 from 3 am. to 2 p.m.. a the Washington School cant Mt. Saem Awe. in the teem-ot Washington. All quality items; household: goods, lots ot furniture. lamps rugs, collectibles Chnstrrn^ items gotten items eaerctse equipment, picture frames, mirrors decoratine ant books. Proceeds euil benefit the eaty chtKthood programs a the Ctnkt Cae ant Leaning Carter. On Sunday. Sept. 2t. tjrmer Adeen employees null hold their annua picnic athe Rint Nil camva grounds a A p.m. Please brrng a dish ant drink. For more urtormaiton (all Joyce Pullen a 9$rjiQ8T. A reception for Ainta Hffltke. Qemecratc congress s«na candidate for the 7th District, tares place Sept £t. a A p.m., a the home a Anne P&lie. Far Qau> Farm. 2T Far Oaks Lane. Vieefloem. HanKenell listen to the concerns a 7th District constituents ant shae key carmi Our people make the difference. With w 'HI whisji ttxfWus*H& iw bu!Htk<i^uviti <mI s4» Wft ;.vu Jwxf :/»f pn>$>uin lot ww w*i<. ♦Fvrm Oarer (Nmn Nrimtit' , I I• 1*.' J g«£ **v<*.Kurirt. levim.'t'iitjpimi.NvUUi W ■*Uunm ONtaf & portents of her congressiQn^ platform. including herposrttorr on quality, ^fordaoie health cae. For addition^ information on the canpagn. wst www. h«Btketorcangress.carrr. The R^UMrfwtnocK Aging "together T^am will rqsure regular monthly meetings car Sept. 25. at t p»m.. atthe RstoP^wmock County libray. A specter from AARf* will jcnrr us. Refreshments wall deserved brmgafnend* For intormatfion. Shaon Pyne, S7^33T3. Hosted t>y Spsffk! irr cqtn junction with The Marat^ Geogr^jhic. aK aje invited to atftend a reckon photography award ceremony onFriday, Sept 25 at7p.m.. at the Rsgjp^wtnocK County libray. The work ot t^entsd young photographers wilt he displaced discussed and horrored with awards. Cai the Spark! office at9B7dJte*tor . more informawn. Sept. ZT is the StQQQ.QQO Farther CJassc Golf "tournament Comehelffc support Retopadwtnock County athletics and you. may wmbigc. This year's aeent is at Bowling Green Country Ctub* north course. Bam., shotgunstat Be there by 8:30 am.. Registration fee is S3QQ per tour person team or STB par player. Everyone will get a chance tor a hole in one te van a new Ford Focus. One golfer will shoot tor a hole itr wve to wm the $t.Qt®.ooc (SS.QQO/year- tor 4Q yea^. Id register please mdKe checks out to RCSSA ant mal to RQ. Brat tgg. Washington. VA 2£74?: For more intormaion including: sponsoring a hole please call, dim Humbles at 54Q-W-T2t$ or emai JKHumb*es@ac*. com Willis Choral Church. Huntty, writ h®/ee Fai Festival on Saturday, Sept. 27, from 4*7 p.rrr. Mustc wHI o» provided Oy Richard Braly »id Fnends, The menu consists at pork barbecue. baked dears, cotestaw. dessert, lemonade artdTtaxisJoqed tee creeffn cones. S^ted goods vwtt he »artstate. The cost for asiutts, 57s for ctnidrwr tQ and under $4. We stHI aive ant dong better that ®<er* We h««e severa wtaftng upcoming events this month: Argentine Wine Qmner w*th Kyseia Pwe B Rs on Sept. ZT. $85< person. Come awt enjo* the nosuits Fran Kysrit's jourrwy <j»*ntc Argentina tctcltecover someththehestveneK afr Argentina at The EBu* RocK. Duetothe overwhelming popuJ»rty of-our last three crafcteasts we havedecxiwite host one mors-: Pictey. Oct: 3 ar 6:3Q. p.m The glue Rcsdt All you. can oat tor $35. 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Volunteers needed for after school environmental prograi By Ashley Matthews Special to the Rappahannock News With environmental problems bombarding us at every turn, it is essential to prepare the next generation of leaders to solve these challenges. To this end, Envirothon is a proven youth program that engages high school students in learning about real environmental problems. A variety of Rappahannock groups, including the Rappahannock County Conservation Alliance, Rappahannock League for Environmental Protection, Rappahannock 4-H, Old Rag Master Naturalists, Rappahannock County Public Schools, Mountain Laurel Montessori School, and the Shenandoah National Park are working together to bring environmental education opportunities to Rappahannock’s youth. Efforts are underway to establish an Envirothon after-school program in conjunction with Rappahannock 4-H for Rappahannock high school students. No new funding is needed, only the commitment of a tew adult volunteers. Volunteer “coaches” are needed to coordinate the program and encourage students in their learning process. The after-school Envirothon club will meet monthly between September and December. In January, more frequent meetings will be needed to prepare for the local competition in April 2009. The Culpeper Soil and Water Conservation District will provide a great deal of support for the Envirothon club and will organize natural resource experts to work with the students. Environmental science knowledge is a plus, but not at all required. Through the school year, students research soils, forestry, wildlife, aquatics, and a stated current environmental issue. Natural resource personnel, such as foresters, soil scientists, and fish/wildlife experts, regularly lend their expertise. The year culminates in a regional and statewide competition where students answer questions in both written PRISTINE HORSE PROPERTY Steps from Shenandoah National Park and Miles of Riding Trails Remodeled 3 br/2.5 bth home near Sperryville & “Little" Washington. Large country kitchen, stone fireplace, wood floors, den, 16x12 sunroom, workshop, 30x20 deck, 2 car garage, paved driveway & mountain view. 4 stall bam w/hayloft has water & electric. 3 paddocks & run-in shed. A perfect Rappahannock retreat! . a i Tf $450,000 a i i j 88 enise Chandler. Broker and hands-on formats. During an oral presentation teams propose a management solution related to the current environmental issue to a panel of judges consisting of industry and natural resource professionals. Last school year's issue was “Recreational Impacts on Natural Resources.” Envirothon is an already established, highly regarded program at Wakefield Country Day School. In fact, Wakefield placed third in the area competition and sixth in the state competition last year. Ann Pankow, environmental sciences teacher at Wakefield said. “Coaching an Envirothon team was a wonderful experience. It was great to see the stu- < dents compete. It is a great way for the students to be nore aware of state and ocal environmental issues.” For additional informaaon visit www.vaswcd.org/ mvirothon Interest in volmteering or questions can ae directed to Stephanie DeNicola at 540-825-8591 jr by email at Stephanie. DeNicola@va.nacdnet.net Ashley Matthews is executive director of the Rappahannock County Conservation Alliance. Town officials study wastewater bids By Stephen Dareing Rappahannock News Staff Writer Town of Washington officials are studying the second round of bids for the proposed wastewater treatment plant which were received Sept. 4 after the initial set of bids came in well over budget. There were five contractors submitting bids this round. The low bid of $2.46 million was submitted by Littleton & Associates, however all the bids submit ted were very close, according to Laura Dodd, town administrative assistant. A low bid of $1.7 million for the collection system was previously submitted by Franklin Mechanical Contractors of Kilmarnock. Va. The Town Council will review both bids before contract awards are made within the next 90 days said Dodd. The town council has until Dec. 31 to close on the no-interest loan made available by the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality. The art and science of a great education. Define yourself. Here. 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At aw wtw of placing your ad * wtH Qa wad or tawed &ac* to you tor ary correctioris to Oe made Read your ad caretutty the first time it appears m tfw papers. »it contains an error or, or you waft to mate dongas ca* at ana No adjustments** t» made on etnas dot do not matenaity affecttftevalueottjie advertisement U errors must No rejiorted bjj 3»dd ion aeondejj Times Community Newspapers writ not accent taoiittv tor its tature. tor any wstrws tt» to Knct tny adwrostmtnt (tetrad obnctronibte nt subnet matter, pbrasaotogy or sMb Tints Community Umt80—tes M not MM* for tht <ju#*ty of advtrtetd products or strwcw. f—r~—\ 3BB. 2BA, Kit. LR. DR. Dan & Landry. Located on a quiet farm between Mtddteburq & The Plans. $t.60Q/mo. Call 540-253-5228 8-5 M-F. 54Q-27Q-3327 after hours. Amfsaville. Spacious tBR apt. prtvate ant. no pets'smKg. $800/ mo utils incl. (540)937-4070 Beatoton* VA Hillcrest Apartments t Bom - hdwd firs $675/mo 2 Bdrm -hdwd fits $800/mo No Pets/Credit & crimtnial bkgmd checks. Call Donna to make V J Downtown Berryeitle tBR & 2BR apts in histone mansion. $750$ 9 0 0/ mo. (540)955-1256 Morshalt- Eftta, turn. pnv. entr & deck, park like setting, pet ok. no smkg, $600/mo utils met d 54Q-364-t3t4 PurceMville: 1BH Apt on small farm Prvt antr. IR w/fpi. Jacuzzi, tult kit S30Q + util. spataat „ .. Rappahannock Co„ I dose to Boston PO. Small charming efficiency. Lovely views tor creative work. No pets $550 mo ; 540-547-4465 ITS ac. Country home in Upperville VA. 4br. 2,5 ba. hdwd tlrs. 3 FP. 2 stones mi full bmst gorgeous lot mi lots ot tress, stone patio, remodeled mi new appl s. alarm sys. new ' HVAC $2100/mo. call tor into 540-379-6377 3 BR. 2BA. Ig Hit. Landry. $ Garage in the basement Located on a quiet tarm between Middieburg & The Plains $1.800/mo Call 540-253-5228 8-5 M-F 540-270-3327 alter hours ■ "■ i 4BR. 2BA. only $22,000! Foreclosure1 Stop renting' For listings call 800-720-1316. ext 2136 4BR/3BA. Finished Basement on 10 acres. Loc in Fauquier County, but very near Linden/166. Call Wanda Sam Snead Realty 540-635*9753 58R. 38A. IR. DR Lg K«. Laundry & Garage in Basement Located on a quiet farm be Nueen Middleburg 4 The Plains $2,000. mo Call 540-253-5228 8-5 M F 540-270-3327 after hrs Bealeton, 3BR. 2BA home, full unfinished basement $1250/mo 540-222-3385 Ben Venue: 3.1 house unhn bsmt W D hook ups. deck tug yd AvI 1CV1 $1,000. mo Jean Litlard 540-675-3670 Classified Ads Work Call 888-351-1660 FLETCHER RENTAL PROPERTIES SfZ Broadview Vv* 548-347-71*55 * 3 bdr home near Warrantor), $87S mo. Sm. pets okay. Ml Was oNMMd a mamutnl as Beautiful 4BR, 4 5BA, home on cul-de-sac Just under 5000 sf of living space $32QQ/mo Lynn WcKitight 703-629-1026 imtwi: 2BR, t'-BA home avail Oct. 1st. pets on approval; VK/D t ac lot; must keep mowed; exit t3 o(t Rt 66; HQ A; safe neighborhood $895 00 call Kate 703-201-8396 Marshall. 2BR. 2 BA. remodeled older home. $120Q/mo. Pets nego. Jim Helm. Weichert Realtors. 540-905-5536 kmwa.4BR3BA.LR. OR. eat-in-kit no pots/ smkg. $t250/mo. sec dep & rets req d (540)364-1688 > perry vltle-Cherming 3BR 2BA. $900/mo (540)987-8235 nw PWm One BR. 1 & Vi ba.eat-m kit. LR. deck & porch. St on the front porch $ entoy the beautiful views' $900/MO ^utilities. Call us today at 540-253-5555 or email mary@mthmgtcorp. com Waterford area: 3BR 2BA. all appliances, part finished basement. quiet. $1,250/ mo. 540-882-3231 Cental at 10 acs for grazing Rappahannock Co. Price Meg Call tor details 301-299-5333 Warrantor*. 2 mis start at $500/mo inclds utils sep entr. pnv ba. no smkgpets $250 dep 540-428 3659 3BR, 1.5BA TH in Marshall excel cond. avail 9.1 08. no pets, $950, mo. 540-229-7349. owner agent Belmont Country Club: Stunning 3BR/ 3.5BA, 3 Ivl TH w/gar in golf community. $3QQQ/mo Lynn M c K n i g h t 703-62^-1026 Page-Brooke village Town homes 16 2 BR's Available 703-777-1948 Only Itios* with good credit need aeply1 nemlngton TH. 2BR Upgraded. Very dean. Backs Pasture. One of nicest in Wankoma $ 1 , 1 5 Q / m o 540-428-383Q SEPTEMBER IS FREE w'approved application. Small complex has a 2BR. tBATH in Bealeton. Stg shed, sewer & private wells ind. W/D. AC. hdwd & tile firs. Close to schools, library, shopping & more. 54Q-34T-2806 & Ive number $820 rent* & SO (some restnctions apply) Warrenton In-Town Bear Wallow. 38R. 2.5BA TH. walk-in closet. D/W. W/D, FP. fenced back yard, walk to shops. Sec Dep. $1t50/mo. Avail October t 540.222.8629 Culpeper, VA Above the Cameleer. 1000 SF for $900/mo. AP HILL BLDG 1000 sf - 3250 sf $15-$19 SF Call Donna to make an Appt 540-727-0884 Culpeper, VA Class A office space - ground floor. 1500 sf with parking $2500/ month CaM Donna to make an Appt. 540-727-0684 r Real Estate for Sale l Op«n 12-3pm Sunday S«pt 21 $10,000 AHowancal $340,000 *rte« R*duc*4! t. >n ptrttt A.ro ihc houvr »•* U>u*K with W*s v4 bmy Sp«av. ‘ lor#* Krvkv»>tm A ' 5 Ktthv jwxI walk <»u« Ktvrmcitf rv<Kh u> tuu\h Vw* I\ ihe lime H> vmn‘ Ihrvstuvis It Vku''rr«M»'#i 4*t V*rt:r HU. imv iH*-r Hi ,'V («• l\l K »*•**> thiht>iU>to. I* t. »*« Hfthunt t n *• l\l A**»r .** i rff Unda Martin Awu <luv*.W In \Ai ERA EMI* Group REALTORS |*mt M4M4*-UM • MuAttr *m.n***i C/ore Building 200 st office $275/ mo. second floor 500 sf ground ttobr $800/mo. includes utilities Ceil Domate make an Appt 540-727-0884. I I Culpeper, VA Office and Warehouse space t7,Q0Qsf and up to I 54,QQ0sf $6.00 sf and up l Can Donna to make an Appt 540-727-0884 Culpeper, VA Old Comcast Bldg on Rte 29. 9QQQ SF w/ 35QQ sf office space Can Donna to make an Appt 540-727-0884 Downtown, Warrenton VA Office space from 350sf & up includes utilities $500 & up. Lower level/ handicap access: Can Donna to make an Appt 540-727-0884 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. $900/mo HENLEY MGMT REALTY 540-341-4350 New Baltimore Commercial Park: Office space for rent 922 - 3.878 sq ft. $12 $15 sq ft ml parking and condo fees included. Easy access to Rt 66. Owner agent 54Q-675-4901 The Plains, i mil* off I66, 5 rms of office space, kit. full bath ig parking lot 703 780 8589 I'p to h.000 \f office or retail for lease Small center w/jjas/ convenience on muior commuter arterv Randall Hagner Ltd. 703-926-8342 MS and smalt game hunting m No. Va. Call 703-670-9783 or visit vKww.nsa-inc.com kntudwt Wand TH. ert|oy best season. 3BR, heat, walk-beach, bike path$i5QQ/wk (540)937-5160 laaletan, SFH. ranch. $175K. 3BR. 2BA, .5 , acre 2 decks, paved dnve. Move-m ready1 (540)439-1934 iperryviHe: 2BR, 1BA. 2acs, bsmt, rambler, central heat & air. New washer dryer S230K (3QD808-9761. f- “\ v Winchester 2 remodeled homes. 4BR. 3BA spin tdyer on wooded, priv. street. Rt 7 & 1-81. Large rtas. Could have apt. Stainless appW. deck, new paint & carpet. Ow ner7agent. $269,000. Ranch with w/o bsmt. next to pond Jfc 240 ac lake. New cabinets. fee nti, wood tlrs. woodstove & 2 car gar, deck with awning. $254,000. Call Pat Elliott. 541V8*W-321>5 McHale Realty 213 Sharp St. Winchester. VA 540-723-9944 Lexington Getaways Histone Stone house. 5 5 ac 5 mm. town. -16R. 2 58A Stream. Private $895,000. Browmburg Secluded, renovated c '875 farmhouse for lent $1250.mo landandestatM.com Glenn Land Compare 540-348-2000 r-\ Lake lot 3- acres only $39,900 Wooded & private Convenient Northern Neck loca tion EZ terms Buy now. build later Hurry limited supply 888 "0 2884 t j Active Seniors 55 and Better! • Full sht vta&hcr A: Ji\er in each apartment • Beautiful courtyard <a 'garden spaces lor residents • Coctvetneni LocaU.11 • Regular icskfeflt aetivitiek o«> month • FREE groceries Re a month on scfcel units Ask About Units 104.30b & 308 llS Manor Court. Warrenton. VA 20186 540-341-8299 ^ 4BR. 2BA, only $22,000! Foreclosure1 Stop renting! For listings cal! 80Q-72Q-t316. ext 2137 NEW 1st Tims Home Buyer Program Special Government buyer assistance Program. 1-8QQ-438-2613 Ext Q7Q to see if you quality. RE MAX Olympic NEW 1st Time Home Buyer Program Special Government buyer assistance Program. 1-800-438-2613 Ext Q7Q to see it you quality. RE MAX Olympic r-■> REMINGTON. VA 2 Mlsr BR. 2 5BA. DR w bay, galley Kit. all appls. deck. 2 sheds, new heat pump, low maint. $t75K. (5401439-9543 f-"N 190 EST <_') 2 RESPONSIBLE ELECTRICIANS seek hunting land. Will pay and/or trade tor electrical work I (703) 421-7852 Hone trailer and Ma nure Spreader Both good condition and asking $3000 each 703-395 9694 ADS WORK Call 988-351-1660 AAA Firewood. $190/ cord. 1QQ% oak. split, seasoned. Stump/leaf removal. Fall dean-up. 54Q-5474257 The Virginia Department of Agriculture anp Consumer Services (VO ACS) ie responsiOie tor tne regulation at tuet wood sales. According to thee standards, all bulk deliveries of firewood lor home heating must be measured in cords, or tractions or multiples ot a cord. Section 15.2 ot VDACS Regulation H5-0A-04 specifies that wood for use as fuel m bulk form shall be advertised, ottered for sale and sold only by measure, using the term cord and fractional parts ota cord, or the cube meter Virginia law prohibits the use of terms such as face cord. rack, or pile when advertising, altenng for sale, ot selling wood for use as fuel. It the buyer visually inspects a truckload ot wood and agrees to a selling price for . that load, the term truckload may be used. A standard pick up truck usually holds about two- thirds ot a cord, the Regulation defines a cord as the amount ot wood contained m a space ot 128 cubic feet with the pieces ranked in rows touching and parallel to each other stacked compactly. A standard cord measures 8 feet long by 4 feet h«h and 4 feet wide ' 1 'SJ • iC-yUlMtlVI ' vlKTW ' W quires presentation ot a delivery ttcKet 01 sales invoice staling quantity and pnce upon delivery tjy the sellei to the purchaser Fwlu* to comply win this rtegainnw la a Clan * misdemeanor Ttw law also requires mat the seller present a delivery ticket of sales invoice upon delivery ot any non- packaged tre. place or stove wood In addition to ttie seller s name and addtess. the ttcKet must contain ttie pur chaser s name and address. ttie date ot delivery, the quantity delivered, the quantity upon which the pnce is Oased (it it differs from the delivery quantity), and the total pnce ot the amount delivered To tile a complaint contact our Otttce ot Product and Industry Standards. Weights 4 Measures Virginia Department ot Agriculture and Consumer Services toll tree at 1 800-552-9963 Seasoned firewood $1.'5/cord. 2 cord minimum..540-7436415 Seasoned hardwood. delivered j (703)431 6704 For all of your Employment needs call the Times Community Newspapers 888-351-1660 3 FAMILY YARD SALE Huntfy (beside sawmill) 9/20,8*-? BUSINESS EXPO B Community Wtdo Yard Sale 60+ Businesses and 185 yard sale booths present. Centrally located at South Riding BNd. and Center Street Saturday September 20th 8am-1pm High quality sq. 8 round bales tor horses. Cattle hay also avail. Free SjoijjgTjlSO a8Nt MNlMkOh Riding lessons We ve expanded our program at Hunter s Rest1 We have added some great new ponies 4 horses, pius we have an A rated pony dub graduate 4 licensed judge new to our teaching roster Beginners advanced, all ages Pnvate 4 smalt group instruction avail WyrK.huitttrttMLRit (940) 344-2929 BUYING? SELLING? The Classifieds Have It! Call TODAY. 888-351-1660 or FAX 540-351-0121 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY, VIRGINIA Pursuant to Section 170-129 ot the Rappahannock County Code and Section 15 2-2204 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, notice is hereby given that the Board of Supervisors for Rappahannock County. Virginia, will hold a public heanng on Monday, October 6, 2008 at 7:00pm in the Courthouse in Washington. Virginia, in order to consider the following application; SE 08-08-01 Christopher J. Boucher, dba All Star Septic, contract purchaser ot the property located at 1558 Zachary Taylor Highway. Huntty (4.6301 acres. Tax Map 5, Parcel 6. zoned A -Agricultural. Wakefield District), owned by Edith T. North, desires a Special Exception permit to operate a contractor s office, shop yard. Mr. Boucher plans to store trucks and equipment inside the former sawmill building. Exception allowed pursuant to Coda Section 170-36E ot the Rappahannock County Coda. A copy of the foregoing application is on file at the Zoning Office in Washington. Virginia, and is available for public inspection. Monday through Friday. 8 30am to 4,30pm Sad application will be presented to the Rappahannock County Planning Commission at their regular meeting on Wednesday, September 17, 2008 at 7:30pm at the Rappahannock County Courthouse for such recommendation as the Commission may wish to make pursuant to Section 170-55. if any The above-named applicant, adiacent property owners, and any other parties desmng to be heard should be present at said meeting or should address their written comments to the Board o* Supervisors, co PO Box 519. Washington. Virginia 22747, in advance thereof By: John W McCarthy Zoning Administrator some oak rolltop dash. Large. Pristine conation, 70* years okt $450. 2. Kitchen Am j mixer with all implements. Runs perfect $t5Q 3 Double mahogony chest. SO* years. $85. 4- Maple chest ot drawers bureau (4 drawers.) $50. 5. Oft white cabinet. double doors. 2 , shelves. 30 high. $25- 1 6. Wide variety at lamps, mirrors, pictures. planters, books. Lots more. (5AQ) 364-292$. FAUQUIER SPCA LOST* FOUND PETS ADOPTIONS TOO! 54*78*9000 Visit our homepage at wyrw.tauquierspca. com e-mail fspcaQnetzero. com Kaaptae tor Sale: Poms. YorXie-poos. Chihuahuas. SNh-tzus. Bostons. Vorkies. Pugs $ many more 38 Needy Rd. Martmsburg, WV Sat Sun Sept 20/21. He7p wwwwvpuppy. com 304-820-3262 For all of your Employment Needs call the Times Community Newspapers 88*351-1660 ‘OftHIEE Excavating Sarnie* & Fr** Fif Dwt. Ca« 571-233-4980 =tm na imt. u-pk* up Of wa car dathvar.703628-7989 rust color, t t/2 yrs old vary shy 8 shiddlsh. Shinny 'Santos* P I • a s • call 54Q-829-7J77. 571-259-4525, 540-*37-4258. Or cal your local animal sh#F Exp d mom oltanng Kill or part tim« car* tor your chHdcMdran in my SparryviHa homo. CPfl 6 First Aid cart d Maals provided: Quality loving cars in smaha trim environment Reasoned!* ratas. Pltaaa call Mictieiia at 540-987-9314. Lie. Family daycara » Amissvilia. has opatrws from infant to school aga. Praschool Program, US DA food prog. CPR/First Aid Cat ISttiUMCB) ^ V wn 8H| I QpnfeurRapTOOArl | 888-351-1680 | Going, Going, Gone. Sell your stuff In the Classifieds. Call today to place your ad. 540-351-1664 TRUSTEE S SALE OF 3*77 SLATE MILLS ROAD Spetryvifle, VA 2274* lo execution of a Deed of Trust m the original principal amount of S307.S00.00. with an annual interest rate of 7 6230** from ROBERT A BURCH dated October 5. 2007. recorded among the land records of the Circuit Court for the COUNTY OF RAPPAHANNOCK as Deed Book/lnstrument *070001027. the undersigned appointed Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at public auction in the COUNTY OF RAPPAHANNOCK, on the from steps of the Circuit Court building for the County of Rappahannock located at 23$ Gay Street. Washington. Virginia on October 17. 200$ at 12 00 PM. the property with improvements to wit: CONTAINING 25 ACRES. MORE OR LESS. AND DESIGNATED AS TRACT 5. ACCORDING TO A SURVEY RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 5. AT PAGE 33. AMONG THE LAND RECORDS OF RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY. VIRGINIA and described in the above Deed of Trust iTas Map No WUBt THIS COMMUNICATION IS FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR TERMS OF SALE ALL CASH A bidder s deposit of $ 15.000 00 or 10W of the sale poce. whichever is tower, will be required in cash, certified or cashier s check Settlement within fifteen 11 At days of sale, otherwise Trustees mac forfeit deposit Additional terms tv' be announced at sale Loan type: Conventional Trustee s File No OH 132252D PROFESSIONAL FORECLOSURE CORPORATION OF VIRGINIA. Substitute Trustees. C/O SHAPIRO & BURSON. U.P. 23b Clearfield Avenue. Suite 215. Virginia Beach. VA 234h2 (737) b87-g777 WI7AW. W1V08 Advertise. Get Noticed. Get Results. 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Cuipapar, Va 22701 (540)825-2984 Fax: (540)829-0239 werei.mfa.nat / cparkayi@>mfa.nat Residential Counselor - Loudoun County Department ot Mental Health. Mental Retardation. Substance Abuse Services is seeking two part-time CD hours per week) Residential Counselors with the Department ot Mental Health in Leesburg. VA. Counselors will provide advanced clinical and supportive services to adults with serious mental illness or co-occumng serious mental illness and substance abuse in the County s Mental Health Supported Living program at various sites. Responsibilities include assessment and treatment planning, case management, training and community integration activities. Win be required to transport clients in progrant vehicles. Work schedule may require day. evening, weekend vr awake overnight hours. Squires education and experience eauivalent to a Bachelor s degree in psychology, social work or mated field phis two years experience kt mental health, mental retardation ami/or substance abuse treatment. Employment is contingent upon CPI. CFR/First Aid certific ation, successful completion of criminal background and driving record checks, as well as TB test. Must have valid drivers license in Virginia or regional state of residence (Wring Range: Sit).50-$2tUi>/hrV #09-8356-059 Closes. s/waoob. VUt our on-line employment center at wMtJuudwnjw for additional information and to nqtpJy. EotT^ Freelance Photographers wanted to help cover assignments in Fauquier and Prince William Counties: events, festivals, sports, etc... Please send a resume and cd portfolio to: Raaty Utxiater iel»ni aphen/lnoto Chief Photograi 39 Culpeper SI. Hon. VA 20189 or enuril Community Newspapers FIELD MECHANIC Heavy equipment, welding, computer diagnostic capable. Great benefits and pay. Pteaee catt: 5404514KS Ptumbing Service Tech 5 years exp. warrenton, VA. Salary A Benefits. Company Vehicle. (540) 454-3391 LAWN CARE Need Dependable person with a Virginia driver s license tor lean maintenance and landscaping-4n Fauquier Co. Pay based on experience and desire to wort*. ““Start Immediately*** Coi (540)547-9230 Qf lOCNfe Sheet metal ca in Manassas looking tor experienced SHEET METAL MECHANIC with field & shop experience, and valid drivers license. Pay based on exp. Exeeilent benefits. Cal Carta at 5404S146M or enrol re* aume to: Wetchatt gtmgheo.net HOSPITALITY & ADMIN PERSON Award winning Inn in Warren ton seeks mature, proactive A energetic admin person for inn keeping A events. Must be reliable, well organised A proficient in Word. Excel A Outlook. Must live nearby, have flexible hours, exceptional phone and e-mail skills. Hospitality related duties include serving guests; right housekeeping. Attention to detail imperative. Part-time. Mon.-Fri.. some weekends. $10.00 per hour or commensurate with experience. E-mail resume: reiaxsguXackhorseintvcom or tax 540 349-4242 r Healthcare Fauquier Tlmes-Democrat ADS WORK Call TODAY 540-347-4222 CULPEPER BAPTIST RETIREMENT COMMUNITY has immediate openings tor RN or LPH- FT 3-11 shift RN or LPN- PT 11-7 shift Come work in a supportive, caring environment known for its qualify caret Contact: Wanda Stovar (540)825-2411 Nursing Coordinator Blue Ridge Orthopaedic and Spine Center in Warrantor. Virginia, ie interviewing tor Full Time Clinical Supervisor to coordinate the clinical operations and staffing. This is a salaried position with excellent benefits. Position requires strong supervisory/leadership skills, computer and EMR experience and the ability to work effectively and collaborativeJy with physicians, managers, and staff. Clinical background and an understanding ot the medical office environment essential. RN/tPN preferred but not a requirement. Fax or umail resume and salary requirements: to David Anspaugh, COO at (540) 347-0492(fax) or danspaugh@broava.com. WARRENTON OVERLOOK HEALTH & REHABILITATION CENTER A 115 bed Skilled Long Term Care Facility has the following employment opportunities available: ♦ CHARGE NURSE - LPN/RN 3PM-11PM / 11PM-7AM ♦ CHARGE NURSE - LPN/RN- PRN - Any Shift. + UNIT DIRECTOR • RN ♦ RESOURCE NURSE - RN ♦ CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT7AM-3PM, 3PM-11PM We offer flexible scheduling, competitive wages, bonuses, differentials. holiday pay. PTO. health, vision, dental and life insurance, medical treatment discounts. STD. LTD. tuition reimbursement, educational opportunities, retirement plan, credit union membership, caring supportive staff and much more For more Information please contact HR at: 360 Hospital Dr; Warrenton, VA 20186 Phone (540)316-5479 / Fax (540)316-5392 taylorc@fauquierhospltal.org Oak Springs of Warrcnton ! vmpn inm* I trail* I'mn Ct Come Join A Winning Team at Oak Springs 01 Warrenton. 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SOAPMAKING: Mabel and Charles Dodson of Sperryville participate in a soap-making program at the Rappahannock Senior Center. The seniors witt take orders tor Ia variety of soaps at a fundraiser breakfast on Sept 20 at the Flint Hitt Fire Halt Phoiotor Oarcy Canton ^evpr ( loan Your Again The First, The Beat, The #/ Gutter Protection System in the World. v No more dangerous ladders f/ Ends cleaning chore forever Lets rain water in, keeps leaves and debris out join mt >maons f Division of Gregory’s Inc. SEPTEMBER SPECIAL Gutter Helmet 20% Off (minimum too II) BtimtOMi «*•*<*»<** ‘QMttfMptwMMW* CkZALk“ Vft*27T)t0063e9AWWIQ003S4 1 Old-fashioned breakfast’ to benefit senior center By Anne B. Hansen Special to the Rappahannock N*w» How long has it been since you had a good oldfashioned country breakfast of biscuits and sausage gravy; eggs, ham. donuts, breakfast casseroles, potatoes. fruit, coffee and juke? On Saturday; Sept. 20 from 8 - 10 a m. at the Flint Hill Fire Hall everyone is invited to enjoy such a meal prepared by some of the members of the Rappahannock Senior Center and their supporters. Music will be performed by the Country Troubadours. Door prizes will be given away throughout the breakfast. There is no cost for the meal, but donations will be inratefully accepted, all of which ^ go towards the ‘extras* at the senior center that make it a fun, warm, relaxing place to be. The senior center, located at 603 Mt. Salem Ave. in Washington, is open Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Anyone 60 jr older is welcome to participate in its programs, which vary from day to day, and eryoy a nutritious hot lunch. Transportation is Available. There are over 40 registered participants at the center but not all attend daily. Darcy Canton has been the supervisor of the site for the past 10 years and is the dynamo behind its many programs, most of which are L'ither led by her or volunteers. The medical programs cover such things as how to properly take medications, preliminary hear ing tests and cleaning of hearing aids, and recently they had shoe fittings for diabetics to prevent sores from developing on their feet. Once a week there are stretching exercises led by Lilo, a volunteer who is also a gifted and active yoga instructor. Wednesdays they exercise at the Rappahannock County High School work* out room. Other days they have crafts (such as soap making), music, games and other varied activities. Recently they had a milk, shake party, thanks to Jean Lillard. a generous volunteer. Each month they er\joy several trips including bowling. fishing, picnicking, shopping at the Book Barn, going out for ice cream or breakfast or lunch at a neighboring church or restaurant. At times, a small fee per person is requested to defray costs but no one is denied a trip for lack of funds. The materials for the crafts, the supplemental amount needed for trips, party supplies and the cost of the gasoline and driver for any trips made out of the county must all be raised through the contributions from the general public. This is why the seniors are asking that you join them for breakfast and hear first hand how much the senior center contributes to their quality of life. If you cannot attend on Sept. 20, donations may be made to the Rappahannock Senior Center. RappFLOW creates rain garden at The Link By Louse Bon helm and BJ Vaijintine Special to the Rappahannock Nows There’s a new method for cleaning up stormwater at The Link in Sperryville. A ruin garden is located on the eastern end of the old schoolhouse building on Route 211. A presentation will be ►riven at RappFLOWs Sept. 18 meeting for anyone interested in building a rain garden or simply understanding how they work. It starts at t>:30 p.m. in the conference room at The Link. Detailed printed information from a variety of organisations will be available at no charge. Additional information will soon be avuiluble at the rain garden site itself. Under a grant from the Virginia Department of Forestry and with matching funds and volunteer lubor from RappFLOW (Rappahannock Friends and Lovers i)f Our Watershed) the rain garden has taken shape over the past year. This specially designed garden area performs a dual role: it filters pollutants picked up when stormwater ilows across the parking lot and it helps to maintain the hydrologic balance of the area by slowing the stormwater and giving it a chance to absorb into the soil, adding to the groundwater supply rather than rushing away downstream in the Thornton River. Tlu* Link's parking urea, at about 27,tHK) square feet, is the largest paved parking area in the county. Water Hawing unimpeded across its [>aved surface ends up in the nearby Thornton River, laden Photo by Virginia Valentine CATCHING WATER: The new rain garden at the eastern edge of The Link in Sperryville was created by RappFLOW with grant money from the Virginia Department of Forestry. with whatever trash and pollutants that may happen to be in the parking area. The new rain garden is designed and positioned to catch and hold the first halfinch of stormwater. This is because research has shown that this critical first halfinch of water will contain the bulk of the pollutants. Because it receives a large quantity of water, the new rain garden is nearly 50 feet in diameter but any business or individual can build a garden suitably sized to accommodate specific drainage needs. 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Thursday, September 18, 2008 Countryside Rappahannock News Photos courtesy U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service FLYING SOUTH: When cold fronts sweep down from Canada with strong northwest winds, small warblers like American Redstarts and Common Yfellowthroats, weighing only one-third of an ounce, ride the tail winds south. HAWKS: The Coopers Hawk moves along the crest of the Blue Ridge. Seeing one is a hope for bird watchers attending RLEP’s Fall Bird Walk on Saturday, Sept. 27 at Jordan River Farm in Huntty. A walk in the fall... to marvel over bird migration With fell’s official arrival on Monday; we are reminded of one of the great miracles of nature going on around us - the departure of many of our nesting birds to warmer wintaring grounds, and the passage of birds from more northern latitudes through Virginia an their own journey south. Without map, compass, or GPS, they travel unerringly hundreds or even thousands of miles. Some, like Eastern phoebes and American kestrels, move only as far as absolutely necessary to avoid frigid weather. But many others, from warblers to shorebirds, travel to the Gulf of Mexico and far beyond. On Saturday, Sept. 27 from 9 a.m. to 10:30 an, bird watchers will have a chance to see migrating birds and learn more about them during the Fall Bird Walk sponsored by the Rappahannock League for Environmental Protections Biodiversity Tksk Force. Led fry certified RappNature 540-987-3106 marshall.ione9@mindsorintf.corn Master Naturalist Jack Price, the walk will take place at Jordan River Farm in Huntly at an ideal time to look fin* everything from hawks to hummingbirds - as well as fall wildflowers and the first color changes of the leaves. During last year's spring bird walk, Jordan River Farm produced a wealth of birds, some already on their nesting grounds, others still moving north. Brilliantly rolored indigo buntings and scarlet tanagers were the If You Go What: RLEP Fall Bird Walk Whan: Saturday, Sept. 27, 9 a.m. -10:30 a.m. Whara: Jordan River Farm, Huntly The walk is free and open to everyone from experts to novices, but advance registration is required and is limited to 25 adults, and older children. To register contact Emery Lazar at 540-937-1789 or email: eclazar@earthlink.net stars of the day Muted feathers, slower pace But a late September walk promises a very different experience. Instead of the bright colors of the spring, the feathers of many male birds have been worn down and replaced by more muted winter plumage. This makes males look more like females, and makes different species look more like each other. The tempo of migration is also different. Spring birds are driven by an urgency to reach their nesting grounds, traveling north in restless waves. Web sites record the first arrival of hummingbirds and purple martins in Virginia, county by county. In autumn, on the other hand, most birds proceed at a more leisurely pace, in no hurry to leave. “With the cares of the nesting season over," Price noted in a description of the walk, “it is a time for our local birds to kick bads and ei\joy life before winter sets in.” Riding the winds Many birds move south only during favorable weather. When cold fronts sweep down from Canada with strong northwest winds, small warblers like American Redstarts and Common Yellowthroats ride the tail winds south. Weighing only one-third of an ounce, these little balls of avian energy need all the help they can get. Even large hawks use these favorable winds, moving along the crest of the Blue Ridge in flocks called “kettles.” Seeing a kettle of Broad-winged Hawks is one of Price’s hopes for the day. However, when north winds are replaced by still air or fog and rain, birds stop to rest and feed until conditions change. In Rappahannock County, they find a wealth of unspoiled forests and fields, but that’s not the case in more developed areas. Urban and suburban sprawl makes birds work harder to refuel and prepare the next leg of their journey. On the other hand, fall is often the most difficult time to see birds around our houses. “From late August through October, there is an abundance of food for our local resident birds,” Price noted. “It is a time when we do not see too many at our feeders because they have become more venturesome in their feeding and have expanded their foraging areas.” The RLEP Full Bird Walk provides an opportunity for novices to experts alike to see where our resident birds have gone, as well as to see northern birds making their amazing journey through our neighborhood. This season is our last chance to see them before winter comes, and it will be a long wait for their return next spring. Local artist ‘gives back9 to Ireland National museum displays his ‘unique’ tribute By James P. Gannon Special to the Rappahannock News The National Museum of Ireland in Dublin has honored Rappahannock County's most famous Irishman, Edmund Kavanagh, by putting on permanent display his “unique tribute” to seven Irish patriotic heroes of the Easter Uprising of 1916. A master goldsmith and Dublin native, Kavanagh crafted his special gift to the Irish nation as a tribute to the men who led the fight for Irish independence and as a thank-you to his nation for helping him develop his artistic skills in precious metals. Kavanagh, who lives near Washington, Va., spent untold hours over the past year working on a masterpiece in gold, silver and Ireland’s famous Connumara marble that is a memorial to seven Irish patriots who were executed by the British Army in May 1916 for their role in leading the Easter Uprising of that year-a rebellion that was crushed but ultimately led to Irish independence from Great Britain. The artwork is built on an oval base of Connemara marble, green as an Irish landscape. In its center, a gold figure of Jesus Christ as the Good Shepherd stands, astride a gold relief map of the heavily Catholic island nation, holding a silver gravestone engraved with the name of Padraic Fearse, leader of the uprising. Six more silver gravestones stirround the scene, engraved with the names of the other six executed Irish heroesSean McDermott, Thomas Clarke, James Connolly, Thomas McDonagh, Eamonn Ceannt and Joseph Plunkett. Those seven were signers of the “Proclamation of the Republic” issued by leaders of the Easter rebellion, proclaiming independence from Britain in a maimer very similar to the colonial American Declaration of Independence of July 4,1776. All seven were executed by firing squad by the British Army at Kilmamham Jail in Dublin in May, about a month after the rising. The rebellion by the forces of the Irish Volunteer and the Irish Citizens Army raged in Dublin’s streets for a week in April 1916 but ultimately was suppressed by the British military amid heavy casualties on both sides. “I have always wanted to give Ireland bade something for unearthing whatever artistic skills I possess and from which I have made a fair living ever since,” explained Kavanagh, who learned his skills in Dublin and later worked in London, New York and finally Rappahannock County since 1997. He said that for a long time he was unsure what kind of a gift to make, until a few years ago, while on a visit to his native city, “I took a walk through scenes of my childhood.” As a boy, he would sometimes skip school and go to the art museums and the National Museum in Dublin because the buildings were a warm refuge on winter days. He loved walking through galleries of statues and admiring the heroes of Irish history. “The memorabilia there and the death masks would well up inside me and haunt me.” Kavanagh retails. “They were just good men-like George Washington-that boiled at the injustice and wanted their country back, nothing else.” That was when the idea of a tribute to the seven signatories of the Proclamation took hold. Kavanagh said he can't calculate how much time he put in on the intricate work in gold, silver and marble, other than to say it was “countless hours.” Ln July he carefully packed the table-top artwork into a suitcase and flew to Dublin to show it to an official of the National Museum of Ireland. At first, he said, the Museum curator seemed skeptical that anyone would have all the skills necessary to produce such a work, so Kavanagh sent to him a video Photo Courtesy/James P. Gannon Edmund Kavanaghs artwork is on display at the National Museum of Ireland. documenting the step-by-step process of its creation. In August, the Museum accepted the artwork for display in the Museums gallery at Collins Barracks in Dublin, with a letter expressing the curator’s thanks for “this unique tribute to the seven signatories of the Proclamation.’* James P. Gannon is editor of rappvoice.com Photo courtesy of Wendy Weinberg FOLK MUSIC: The Washington Balalaika Society Orchestra will perform a concert of folk music from Russia at The Theatre at Washington, Va., on Sept. 28 at 3 p.m. Folk music from Russia comes to The Theatre By Wenuy Weinberg Special to the Rappahannock News The Washington Balalaika Society Orchestra will return to The Theatre at Washington, Va., on Sunday, Sept. 28 at 3 p.m., to perform a concert of Russian and tustem European tolK music. The orchestra is arranged in a symphonic format, but plays folk instruments traditional to Russia: domra, balalaika, bayan (Russian accordion), gusli (table psaltery) and related wind and percussion instruments. The director of the orchestra, Svetlana Nikonova, is a graduate oi tne Ki ms ky-Korsakov Conservatory in St. Petersburg, Russia. She is in her fourth season with The Washington Balalaika Society. The orchestra’s repertoire ranges from traditional folk music to the classics, from 19th century to contemporary, including familiar ballads, marches, romances and film pieces (who can forget “Dr. Zhivago"?) Among the featured artists is Andrei From (Mum to Boom The Theatre will present an intimate evening of jazz with two of its most popular jazz musicians. Bill Harris and Chuck Redd, on Saturday. Sept. 20 at 8 p.m. Saveliev, also from St. Petersburg, who is considered the premier balalaika soloist in America. Other soloists include Vladimir Zahkarevich, who plays the bayan, and Richard Hulun on the contrabass balalaika. Vocalists include Meghan Elkins and, a tavonte of Theatre audiences, Anya Titova. The Washington Balalaika Society was founded in 1988 by a few musicians interested in the study and performance of Russian music played on traditional instruments. In its 20 years of entertaining Washington area audiences the orchestra has grown to over 50 musicians, and is considered to be the best of its kind in the United States. Tickets for the performance are $20 for ' adults and $5 for students 18 and under For reservations, or to obtain a copy of The Theatre’s fall schedule, contact The Theatre by phone at (540) 675-1253 or by email to TheatreVAG^aol.com, or by muil to The Theatre, 291 Gay Street, PO Box 322, Washington VA 22747. gggy: Friday night movie The Rappahannock Association for the Arts and Community will show the movie ’Before the Rains’ on Sept. 19 at 8 p.m. at The Theatre on Gay Street in Washington, Va. Set in exotic southern India in the late 1930s, this provocative tale traces the story of three people caught in an inexorable web of forbidden romance and dangerous secrets. Loyalties are tested and destinies decided as two worlds collide in this powerful and unforgettable drama. Tickets are $6 adults; $4 students and $3 for children under 10. The movie, which stars Linus Roache and Rahul Bose, is rated PG-13 and runs 98 minutes. Rally Anita Hartke, 7th District Democratic candidate for Congress. Yohannes Abraham, field director for the Virginia Obama Campaign, and Ben Jones, former congressman author and musician, representing Mark Warner's campaign, listen as host John Beardsley makes introductions. Beardsley and Stephanie Ridder hosted a fundraiser for rnuiu uy nay doc Harwe s campaign on their Rappahannock farm Sunday which attracted rtore than 150 from the counties of Rappahannock, Page. Warren, Madison, and Fauquier. Bill Day, candidate for the 1 st Congressional District, also was present.