Rappahannock News, January 1, 2009

■;; ■ * 5 Rappahannock County’s Family Newspaper Since 1877. 131st Year ... No. 1 Phone (540) 675-3338 THURSDAY, JANUARY 1, 2009 WWW.RAPPNEWS.COM 50 CENTS % It is rare to find in one person both the strength to persevere against a daunting personal challenge, and the strong desire to continue to serve others. Claudia Mitchell, howevpr, has battled a serious illness and has never wavered in her commitment to her community and friends. Claudia - as her friends describe her - is a bold and persevering character, but this was always leavened with a sense of fun and even a little silliness at times, like the “Toodles” sign off from every phone call. Since her first days in Rappahannock, she has contributed immeasurably to the (, county and the Town of Washington. « The Rappahannock News salutes Claudia Mitchell as its 2008 Citizen of the Year. Claudia has served on the Washington Town Council for the past six and a half years, as president of the Rappahannock Association for the Arts and Community for the past six years, and on the board of the Friends of the Library. It was her vision that created the highly popular RAAC Artists' Tour which brings 4,000 tourists on a November weekend each year. She came to the county from Richmond, Va., some 15 years ago At first she came only on weekends staying with friends in the town, vmd then more permanently when she took up residence in the historic district of Washington. She is neither a' “born here'nor a wealthier "come here" who can afford Rappahannock these days, yet she is definitely one who “loves it here ’ and has given commensurate with her affection. Even in a county that “is blessed with a disproportionate number of good souls eager to Photo Dy Ray Gooch give,” as one admirer, Howie Swaim, says, none come close to the “passion and consistency of Claudia Mitchell.” Recently, at a town council public hearing on the financing of a new wastewater system Clhudia handled upset residents firmly, but with a depth of understanding that other council members may not have had the patience tor. “Claudia has always had.a large vision for Rappahannock County,” said Sperrvvi.lle resident Barbara Adolfi, who has worked with her on projects. The artist's tour was a part of a larger effort to get Rappahannock more broadly recognized as a tourist destination, and to push for grant money to market the county through Virgfnia.org. Has she been controversial at times? Some may sav yes. but others say simply that she is bold and unabashed about her passion. “Well-behaved women rarely make history,” said Veronika Benson (whose husband Jeff Benson also serves on the town council) quoting Laurel Thatcher XMrichv- a professor of history at Harvard University. "She is a strong, independent leader who, despite daunting personal challenge, has guided and fought to protect the Town of Washington's interests” she continued. Claudia, who turned 60 on Dec. 30, also has served the wider Rappahannock community as well. Since Claudia has been president See CITIZEN. Page A7 Town Council plows ahead with wastewater project Rappahannock News Staff Photo'Jan Clatterbuck QUESTIONS: Members of the Washington Town Council answer questions from concerned properly owners and residents on the financing of the wastewater system and whether to go forward with the $4 million project. By Stephen Dareing Rappahannock News Staff Writer After an often contentious two-hour special meeting with more than 60 property owners and residents who came prepared with notebooks and facts, the Washington Town Council voted unanimously to proceed with the wastewater project and to authorize the town's engineering firm to give notice to proceed to the contractors. Saying, “We need the sewer, the time has come, the time is now," council member John Sullivan told the crowd it was time for the town to reconfirm its commitment teethe project to a mostly happy audience. Construction^ the project will begin in January. There were those who still thought the project was just too expensive for the town, and that the project should at least be delayed while other less expensive alternatives were pursued. Sullivan took the lead in explaining a new finance model that would spread out payments for four to six years of the initial hook up fees. Those fees had also been altered and new categories laid out for different types of users. They were: Residential, government, commercial (non-residential excluding restaurants), and restaurants. Different peak use factors - numbers used to multiply peak use to estimate high volume wastewater flow - were also altered in that there was no longer a multiplier for residential users. All residential users would be assessed one Environmental Discharge Unit iEDUi. commercial and government would use the original 1.4 ijjrijlriplier but the new category of restaurants would use a 1.7 multiplier. All these are just different wavs of splitting the same bill, which in the end is the same $4 million loan the town is committed to paving off beginning in Mav of 2010. ‘ ’• The biggest winner this round is the Inn which had got the council - in private discussion among Da\id Fiske. the Inn's attorney. Mayor Eugene Leggett, Sullivan and town attorney John Bennett - to take into account that its water usage was significantly higher than their discharge of wastewater and therefore to reassess the total EDUs assigned to the Inn. But wherever you squeeze this model tor money, somewhere else it will have to pop up. and Sullivan acknowledged on more than one occasion that past 10 yearsOut. no one really knows what would happen. It all depends on growth of wastewater users in the town beyond the existing projected users already included in the model. As Sullivan put it. “no growth, there will lie trouble, some growth everything will be okay, lots of growth and the system will make money," said Sullivan. There's the balance that the project is kxikmg for essentially, said Sullivan. It all hinges on growth projections. Year in review: Top stories of 2008 By Stephen Dakeing Rappahannock News Staff Writer Economy You could debate about when the economy started to slow, but there’s no doubt that it had a total meltdown in 2008, and that there was but one primary cause: greed. Economists - rarely known for candid remarks - started calling the mess for what it was: an orgy of greed and investment schemes that haven’t been this outrageous sipce Carlo “Charles” Ponzi bilked millions from investors in a fraudulent postal "stamp scheme in 1920. Here in Rappahannock, several businesses closed up in rapid succession: The Public House, Pellagatta’s Eatery, The Antique .Market, and other businesses announced foreclosures or pending shle including the Blue Rock Inn, and the Sperryville Rappahannock News P.O.Box 59 Washington, Va. 22747 (540) 675-3338 (540) 675-3088 (fax) Emporium. Requests for help this year during the holidays were much higher than last, and people and businesses were feeling the pinch from higher gas prices to fewer tourists visiting the county. There were some bright spots, however: Flint Hill Vintage has done well. Stonewall Abbey opened up in Sperryville and the Thornton River GrilLcan hardly keep up with demandL Presidential election Illinois Senator Barack Obama, Democrat, was elected president; A watershed moment in American politics and history. As one BBC “commentator noted, “America finally shut the door on its racist past.” Not in'Rappahannock though. The county voted for John McCain. Power Line Big story in 2008: Big business and power trump communities and environment. The Pennsylvania Public Utility'Commission (PUC) cleared the way for the socalled Trans-Allegheny Interstate Line to proceed with construction, parts of which go through Rappahannock. The PUC was the last regulatory hurdle for the power line project. Stadium lights The big irony of this success story is that you can hardly see the new stadium lights at the Rappahannock County High School athletic field. Installing the athletic lights was a controversial issue in the county. After the Board of Supervisors gave its okay, and the first Friday night football game was held under the lights, many people remarked they weren't so bad after all and they opened up a new era for Rappahannock County High School sports. Wastewater The Town of Washington — after waiting 20 years - finally approved a $4 million bond to build a new wastew’ater system. However, there are still some hurdles to leap over as town home and business owners were not happy with the finance model or the proposed rates. Chief among these was the Inn which threatened legal action if the proposed fees were not spread out instead of collected up front in the first year of the project. Meetings are still ongoing, and the town announced an emergency session to discuss the project, and See REVIEW, Page A7 Virginia Department of Forestry records first easement in county ~ By Mk haki. A Santiyu Special to th»- Kappahann»Kk NVw> The Virginia Depart merit of Forestry (Vl)OF' recorded its first conservation easement in Rappahannock County on Dec. 18. Walter and Patricia Nicklin granted to the VDOF a working forest easement protecting over 124 acres on .Jefferson Mountain northwest of Amissville. The easement merges four tax parcels into a single property that limits future development. The property may never be divided in the future, conserving a large block of forestland in perpetuity. This DOF easement means that 27,229 acres, or nearly 20 percent of the private land in Rappahannock County, is now protected bv conservation easements, according to Flint Hill resident Bob Dennis, a former head of the Piedmont Environmental Council A conservation easement is a voluntary legal agreement between a landowner and a government agency or a non-profit conservation organization that protects the conservation values of a property. Most easements place permanent limits on the future development of the property to protect these values. The landowner continues to own, use and control the land. The Nicklin tract is 90 percent forested and contributes to a large unfragmented forested acreage in the area. Much of the property is visible from U.S. Route 211 and South Poes Road, contributing to the scenic viewshed of the Amissville area and the easter^gateway to Rappahannock County. Si^ral streams originate on the property that flow to the Rappahannock River one mile to the north. In addition, Jefferson Mountain is one of the few’ small mountains, or what geologists call monadnocks, rising from the Piedmont peneplain that remain undeveloped in the area. “Growing up in Warrenton, 1 always thought Rappahannock County had the best parties and prettiest land. 1 don’t know about the parties anymore; I'm too old for that/ said Walter See EASEMENT, Page A7

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Neighbors Kuth Purnell: New face in the real estate market Ruth Purnell, 25, of Washington spent much of her childhood living overseas because her father worked as a diplomat for the U.S. Foreign Service. However when the family was stationed in the U.S., their home was always Rappahannock County. Of all the places Purnell has visited she still finds Rappahannock to be one of the most beautiful, she said. Washington Jan Ctattertxjck 675-3338 |jclatterbuck@ trnespapersxom Today, Purnell works as a real estate salesperson at Rappahannock Resources in Washington. She tells an interesting story of how she arrived at that point. In 2000 she graduated from Almaty^ International School in Almaty, Kazakhstan, then returned to the states to attend the College of William and Mary to pursue a Bachelor of Arts degree. During the summers, Purnell worked at Sunnyside Farm Market in Little Washington. This experience gave her the opportunity to connect with many people throughout the community and encouraged her appreciation for organic and local farming. Upon graduation she returned to the county where she worked as a reporter for the Rappahannock News. This allowed her to further enhance her knowledge of the community. She said that she did “ not want to have to travel to Warrenton or out of the county to work." In 2005 Purnell became the office manager for a local construction company, L. G. Zindel, Inc., where she gained a greater understanding of the homebuilding process. She then decided to change career paths in 2008, but she was faced with the struggle of finding a job that would allow her to continue working in the county. Real estate provided her that option. In September of this year - Purnell took an online real estate course, finished it in two weeks, and went on to pass the state and national real estate salesperson exams. She said she enjoys working- as a real estate salesperson at Rappahannock Resources. “Since the business is slow now, Butch Zindel had some free time to show me the ropes,” said Purnell. Talking with Purnell, one can tell that her heart is here in Rappahannock County. We wish her well in her new career. Early Christmas present An early Christmas present came for Austin HufT and Madelyn Metcalf both from Washington. They were the lucky winners of a drawing Dec. 23 at the post office for two big plush bears. New firefighters Congratulations to Charles Crawford and Charles Burke who recently Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Jan Clatterbuck GETTING STARTED: Ruth Purnell, a real estate salesperson with Rappahannock Resources in Washington, is ready to assist home sellers. Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Jan Clattertouck CUDDLE BEARS: The Washington Post Office had a drawing for its plush Christmas bears. The two lucky winners are Madelyn Metcalf, seven months old with mom Jessica, and Austin Huff. 10 years old. Photo by Ann Spieker BIG SMILES: Charles Crawford, left, and Charles Burke recently passed *thgir Firefighter 1 Class and are Washington's newest firefighters. passed their Firefighter 1 Class and are Washington's newest firefighters. The class qualifies them to go into burning buildings to put out fires. The class was four months long and involves both classroom and skills portions. These two young men were among 12 who were members of other Rappahannock County fire departments, who toojc the class at Amissville VFR. Charles Crawford serves a dual purpose now for Washington being an EMT as well as a firefighter. Charles Burke, a junior firefighter, is continuing his training by enrolling in a Firefighter 2 Class being held in Warren County. 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Editorial & Opinion ——Eappatjannocfe iletosEstablished 1877 An iooeo&noe~ Newspaper ^uOisnec E/ery Thursday Arthur W. Arundel. Publisher Mary Ann Kuhn. Editor -#Peter W. Arundel, President Bril Walsh, Executive Editor Jan Clatterbuck, Office Manager’Editorial Assistant To Subscribe Phone (540) 675*3338 BY MAIL: $21 a yea1, m Rappahannock County $27 a yea' esewhere tn me United States Back Copies Recent 2 months. 50 cents Ooer cooes to i960. $5 (as available/ Office: 2^5 Man Street. Washington, Va Mailing address: PO Bo* 5S Washington. Va. 22747-0059 Telephone (540) 675-3338 Fax: (540) 675-3088 e-mail: mtaihngtimespapersxom Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.. Monday-Fnday Me-noe' Audi Bureau of Circulations www.rappnews.com 30 Citizen of the Year The end of each year is a time to reflect on the bad and the good, but mostly to be grateful for what and who we have. To that end, the Rappahannock Neus has once again selected a Citizen of the Year in recognition of those who through their good will, generosity and effort help to make our community a better place. The Rappahannock News had numerous deserving nominees this year. What are the makings of a good citizen? Someone who has uplifted a place, through action, whether grand or small. Whose signature or marks may not always be visible, but in their wake, there’s just something a little different than it was before, a little brighter, a little more beautiful, or even where the ordinary becomes just a little easier. Someone whose actions and attitudes help to move things forward. Someone whose life will be forever a part of the soul of this community. Claudia Mitchell is that person. She is our 2008 Citizen of the Year. * Previous citizens honored 2007 Bill and Linda Dietel 2006 Bob Lander 2005 Wendv Weinberg 2004 Ann Spieker 2003 Dr. Werner Krebser 2002 Patrick O’Connell and Reinhardt Lynch 2001 Charles K. “Pete” Estes 2000 John W. McCarthy 1999 The Fletcher Family -*• 1998 John Hartline 1997 J. Stewart Willis 1996 Louise van Dort 1995 Paul Nichols 1994 Barbara Gentry 1993 Marie Davis 1992 Rev. Jennings W. Hobson III 1991 Maurice O’Bannon 1990 Frances Thornton 1989 James W. Fletcher 1988 Phil Irwin l^V Roger Roach 1986 Rayner V. Snead 1985 William A. Buntin 1984 Mr. and Mrs. James Jamieson 1983 Don and Judy Bomberger 1982 Howard and Helen Holschuh 1981 Mr. and Mrs. William Carrigan 1980 Rachel Aylor 1979 Herbert Barksdale and Mary Quaintance 1978 Eva Smith A Rappahannock New Year’s Toast Let Oh-Nine ring o'ertreasured hills As we shrug off old Wintej^s chillsf We'll hail some folks who ve cadgkt^oi^eye To start the year with spirits high! Come raise a loud New Year's Hoo-Haw. For Lion king Jim Blubaugh. Then searching through our festive files. Find Farmer Jim and Nancy Wiles. A cup o kindness for Roger Segalla To Peter Kramer, a loud and good holla. Celebs don’t abound here. We ain't got Wolf Blitzer But Washington's proud of lovely Mount Critzer. In penultimate year of this new decade. We praise Steven Kenny for the art he has made. Here's a short list, you call each one Bob: Anderson. Dennis. Chappell - good job! SftMh* .'Ma.'C'WV '•« And one’s heart is bumin' for Flint Hill’sAVelsteds. One of them's Lisa, the other is Vernon. Here's a poser for wordsmith to tackle - uh; Find a rhyme for Ron and Jan Makela. To Reynolds Memorial, give them a shout!' It’s Huddleston, Jon who leaves his H out). Seek Raggedy Dolls. Annies and .Andys0 Just go there and see 'um At the Polings Museum. Each day of New Year would sure be a breeze If lunch every day was ECOWs grilled cheese. Say “Hi” to Cepeda. Liz—she is a teacher: Hail good fellow' Jenks. the holy man preacher. Let's pray the Cherubs do cut some slack For Amissville's Atkins, first name of Jack. Well beat on the drum, and horns we will tootle. In musical honor for the couple named Dietel. , Turn Rolodex over, spin on the spindle. Up comes the name of jolly Butch Ziriflel. Farewell to the Webbs, Betty and Gill: hail'em. Packing their stuff for old Winston Salem. For Richard Lykes. we lift a prayer. Photog, you see. extraordinaire. Missy, O Missy, who runs Shear Design Lots of guys say “I wish she was mine.' Sperryville boasts those who are savvy; They know to get noshed at Stonewall, the Abbey. Send kudos galore and raise up your dnnk To NonProfit folks who toil at the Link. They're out of their chairs, al! up and cheering For the whole dum county is out volunteering. Washington unwraps a bright gifting box For Sullivan man. the one who’s John Fox. Hooray for Hunters, you know Bev and Hal there; Such a map whiz is she. sees us from the air! Don now a joyous Christmas beanie and .And bid joyeux to Dixon. Jeanne. * .And while you're at some Yuletide wearin’ .Add a smile for Kilpatrick. Sharon Salute our own. that big Bear Yogi Then wave a hand to fine Beth Gy orgy. Good wishes to David Shaffer, the library man .And then Sarah Latham, now ain't she grand0 Whoa' Here ? a good story Dog boarder Barbara, last name of Lohre. Consider the Margarets that we know, A pair of them in Season's glow. One is Maggie in Sperryville. T'other is Peggy, in Amissville. In coming year we re still in the crunch. But no deflation 'mongst Lunch Bunch. When wheels you need, the ones you get’ll Be best if you deal with dear Rubby Settle. O'er Amissville way there’s a Hitt, Bubba < Johni Not related to Amy. our Sine Qua Non. Here's a New Year fanfare from scnvening codger To friends name of Hille. good Betsy and Roger. With election now ovfxjigain we re together; The most to divide us might just be the weather. The Dems boast of having the room's big gorilla But GOP folks have their excitement Wasilla. Salute now McCarthy. John And ever earnest Mitzi Young. Hello Weinberg. Wendy, And Clatterbuck! Dandy! Hail, too. Diane Brace, Recording Clerk And Lorin Maazel’s musical work. Save warmest of wishes, most itnportant of all For those who respond whene%-gr we call. EMTs and the drivers, the volunteer culture For all of us here, they're our ne plus ultra. NoW^t the end of being silly. We bow to Muse, one Eustace Tilley. And note to friends: get fame in gear So your own name is writ next year! Jed Duvall, Amissville ‘Food Bank at Social Services is here for all who are struggling’ The Rappahannock County Department of Social Services has seen a tremendous response of goods for the Food Bank and Christmas gifts for the less fortunate families of Rappahannock County. Thank you all the individuals. groups, families and churches who have helped to stock our food lx ink and "adopted" children for Christmas. The Food Bank at Social Services is here for all who are struggling, no paperwork involved. Our hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Thanks to the goodness of the people of Rappahannock, we begin the New Year ready to help those in need. Marie Davis Office Manager Rappahannock Department of Social Services Down Memory Lane From Back Issues of the Rappahannock News 40 YEARS AGO January 9,1969 The Flint Hill Fire Company has purchased a new rescue squad ambulance. The vehicle, a 1969 Plymouth Suburban was obtained through Russell Brothers, the ChryslerPlymouth agency in-Flint Hill. It was equipped at Automotive Conversions with red lights, siren, stretchers, etc. Early in December Emory Russell and Douglas Bywaters went to Detroit and drove the , vehicle here. » Those named as winners in the Town of Washington Christmas Home Decoration Contest were: Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Burke, first; Mrs. L. J. Turner, second and Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Jenkins third. 25 YEARS AGO December 29,1983 Vic Pickett and Nol Putnam won first place awards from the Virginia Society of the American Institute of Architects recently. A1A presents awards in only three categories annually. Pickett took top honors for sculpture in an architectural setting and Putnam for craftsmanship. Both are part-time instructors at SPECTRA School of Design in Flint HilL l*utnam, a blacksmith with a forge and shop in The Plains, is also a resident of Flint HilL 1 0 YEARS AGO December 30, 1998 “At a time of his life when most people are making fewer commitments ana slowing * down it seems he is making more commit( merits and speeding up," said Rappahannock County Administrator John McCarthy of 1998 s Citizen of the Year. He was speaking of John Hartline. McCarthy said he has worked with Hartline on dozens of boards and organizations over the years. “He has been a joy to work with and someone who I respect and admire." Hartline had a long and distinguished Army career and retired as a colonel. He then worked as a civil engineer on construction of the Metro in Washington, D.C.^trfcIYeti red again. For years he had a weekend place in Rappahannock and moved here full time after has second retirement. — Compiled by Jan Clatterbuck

Julie Portman: An appreciation On Sunday, Dec. 21, at ■ the end of the longest night of the year, as the light was returning on the Winter Solstice, Julie Portman crossed over. Julie was an Obieaward w inning playw right, actress, director, storyteller, singer, teacher, and community builder. While she is best known in Rappahannock for her 22 years as founder and artistic director of Ki Theatre, her performances, teachings and inspiration will be her enduring legacy. Julie believed the world is made up from stories, not from facts—the hidden, not the visible. As her husband. performing partner, co-creator, and one of her many best friends, I’d like to tell a little of her story here in addition to her obituary which appears elsewhere in this paper. Julie believed in story. No. story was more than what she believed in, it was the foundation, of her life, her work, and her love for people. Julie looked for the hid1 den light in everyone— their story. She was the deepest of listeners—her listening a.prayer. She took in our stories and reflected them back on us in all their blinding glory. That was and js her light—she helped us see what we have in ourselves—the importance of our stories, that glue of the universe, that emotional «if not factual > geology of our time here. She coaxed us, called us, and invited us to play in the field of our imaginations with her magic words—all jewels from Julie. She reached out her hand, and with a smile and a twinkle pushed us past the edge of what we knew and made us feel safe doing it. Our friend Roger Klinger wrote about Julie: “'ton are a bridge builder and a dream weaver. a- woman who is able to weave luminous threads that connect us to the sacred mysteries of life. “ Julie was a world-class artist. Had her choices been different, she could have been one of the foremost directors of her generation Her play “Riot,” about the race riots in Newark, became a hit in New York and won the i Hue as the best play of 1971. She received offers from ■major producers to direct plays in New York, but instead decided to go to India and study Kathakali Theatre on a Fulbright grant. She was one of the few Westerners and one of the only women to study Kathakali in the traditional way—one artist, one student with one of the great remaining masters of the form. When she returned from India after two years she could have stepped right hack into her career, but instead took care other sister Mary Jo and parents for the next seven years as they dealt with her sister’s schizophrenia. Julie believed passionately in community—that story and story’s shadow, myth, are vital to creative community. She built community wherever she went—the portable communities of workshops and festivals and the more permanent one of her home here in Rappahannock. She founded Ki Theatre in 198.r> and directed it until February of 2008 when Spark! took over and moved it in a different direction. Plays grew from her Life Stories Workshops as people wrote their own stories and turned them into theatre. All along there were Julie’s plays - “Katie Malone,” “How Dad Created the World,” “My Sister’s Sister,” “Three Roses” - that we performed throughout the country, in Asia and Africa, as well as her new play, “The Man Who Eats Books.” It’s been a year and a half since Julie had her emergency surgery in California for stage IV colon cancer. They didn’t expect her to live more than a couple of months. She didn’t want to know. I never tol^l her. She lived fearlessly, working on her The Forum Paul Reisler play, her healing, our healing, and her preparation for the next adventure (though I told her often that she had been preparing for this her whole life). Here’s a bit of what she told me: “From the beginning this has been an adventure and one that I certainly didn't expect. It’s taken me down a river that suddenly appeared and it’s been on a boat that carried me out in a totally different direction than I expected to be traveling. It's as if a river suddenly appears and the current pulls us in this particular direction. The whole metaphor continues to be an adventure and part of that adventure is the fact that so much is unknown. We don’t know what the answer is and I certainly have found in the last months that this is true. It’s been an unknowing and the unknowing has been radically life changing, becjause it’s so perpetual and so close to the edge of life and death. I’ve also learned what it is to recei ve so much help and so much love from people and how to ask for help. I didn’t really understand what total unconditional love was until I received it from so many different people and places without qualification—people in service, helping me to love myself I’m so deeply grateful for that. From the thousand cranes made by a dozen women in Rappahannock that fly in the living room as a sign of healing and peace, to the books of artwork, the songs, the notes, lhe healthy meals that friends bring us every night, to the friends who have taken turns coming to stay with us, and to you, Paul, who tells me you love me and that I'm beautiful when so Ask the Arborist By Jamie Wood I.S.A. 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Citizen * From, Page A1 — of RAAC, said fellow volunteer Sallie Morgan, RAAC membership has grown significantly, as have the programs RAAC offers. It has become better organized and more broadly reflective of the larger community, she said. “Claudia rolls up her sleeves and pitches in with every level of work involved,” continued Morgan. “Under Claudia’s leadership,” said county residents Wenj&and Bob Weinberg, .^RAAChUs extended its reach inti the community as never befire." They aso agree that generosity ana willingness in spite of personal circumstances shows how much a person cares about a particular cause or community. “Claudia is a persbn Easement From Page A1 Nicklin, editor and publisher of The Piedmont Virginian magazine. “But I want to do whatever I can, in some small way, to help preserve the Rappahannock landscape for future generations. So when I had the opportunity to hear Mike Santucci make a presentation at a Blue Ridge Foothills Conservancy event last spring, I was sold,” said Nicklin. Large blocks of forest land are critical to sustainable forest management, interconnected wildlife habitat, and the flow of other ecosystem services, such as improving water and air quality and carbon sequestration. Unbroken forests also enhance the overall quality of life of the local residents. Mike Santucci, VDOF forest conservation specialist, said, “Virginia is losing more than 27,000 acres of forest land annually to conversion, and that rate is increasing. Loss of forested acres and the fragmentation of the remaining acres reduce the potential of the forest to provide the Review From Page A1 even suggested the project may be delayed or canceled. However, council members and representatives from the Inn began to indicate that a deal had been -reached which in effect, spread payments out, but leaving a large question mark over project finance beyond 5-10 years. Number one restaurant The Inn at Little Washington was named the top hotel restaurant in the world Celebrating 30 years jn 2008, the Inn was voted “Best Hotel Dining in the World” by the editors of Travel and Leisure Magazine in its August 2008 issue. The magazine also selected as its “Top Dish” one of the Inn’s first courses featuring shavings of Virginia country ham with ribbons of Parmesan cheese, pears and pine nuts. The ham came from Calhoun’s Ham House in Culpeper and the recipe from Inn chef and proprietor Patrick O’Connell’s book, “Refined American Cuisine.” “I have never seen the staff so elated,” said O’Connell at the time. Scrabble School Restoration of the historic Scrabble School began this year with hopes that it will be complete by spring 2009. The restored school will serve as the county’s senior center - offering meals, educational services and social events for area seniors - as well as serving as an African American heritage site. The Scrabble School was a segregated school for African American children that operated from the 1920s to the late 1960s. Tourism In 2008, the county hired a tourist consultant to highlight what the county has to offer visitors as Shenandoah National Park - the tourist draw that had been pulling visitors through Rappahannock County - has seen its numbers drop significantly whose strength of character is admired,” said the Weinbergs. “She has openly faced” her battle with cancer, but continued with her efforts to help the county, they said. Ray Gooch - who has known Claudia for more than a decade - calls her “a one person chamber of commerce for Rappahannock” county. “When Claudia came to Washington,” said Gooch, “she committed herself to the community. “Whether it was the arts (as president of RAAC), Friends of the Library and the new Book Bam, the Historical Society, or the town council . . . when asked, Claudia responded,” said Gooch. “Claudia has the rare gift of being able to establish a dialogue with just about everybody,” said Patrick O’Connell, a longtime friend and chef, owner of the Inn at Little Washington. “Over the economic, social and ecological benefits that we depend on. This continues to be one of the most significant threats to the forest resource in Virginia, especially the northern Piedmont. “We are very appreciative of the Nicklins’ donation and their desire to sustain its forest land base in perpetuity” Santucci said. “We are thankful for the opportunity to contribute to the longstanding and successful conservation efforts in Rappahannock County”, The VDOF conservation easement program is the only one in the state that focuses polely on protecting working forests. To be considered, a property must be at least 50 acres, in size; 75 percent forested, and the landowner must be willing to have a forest stewardship management plan prepared. Landowners - who want to ensure that their land will be forever maintained as forest may consider a VDOF easement. The Nicklin easement was facilitated by BlueLine Conservation Incentives, a land conservation easement consulting and credit brokerage firm based in Manassas. Ned Carter, Managing over the last decade. The flip side was that Rappahannock County had become a tourist draw in itself, especially to its inns and wineries. An exploratory committee has already met twice to discuss having a farm tour for the county as a way to attract more visitors, especially as there seems to be increasing interest in locally and sustainably produced agriculture. Fauquier county already has a successful farm tour, but Rappahannock has its own “brand” to sell: Organic agriculture, art and wines. Castleton Festival •v The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved Lorin and Dietlinde Maazels’ Castleton Festival after it ’ received strong b pc king from the Planning Commission and County Administrator John McCarthy. The Maazels were lauded for their contribution to the children of the county and for the well-known musicians and performers that the festival will bring to Rappahannock County over a twoweek period in July 2009. The application brought endorsements from several groups who had backed the festival at the Planning Commission and laudatory statements from the members of the board. Bryant Lee wished all the applications “would be that easy” and come in unopposed. Unopposed was not what Bill Fletcher and Cory Koral - both of whom had similar applications for using their properties as event locations - experienced. Both of their applications had strong opposition. Fletcher withdrew his application at a special hearing by the Board of Supervisors at the RCHS auditorium before over 100 people, and Koral’s application was literally booed off the stage at the Planning Commission meeting which eagerly approved the Maazels’ application. The first session of the Castle ton Festival will begin on July 3, 2009 and run to July 19. The Maazels are converting a large bam on their property to a theater able to Photo by E. Raymond Boc Claudia Mitchell, dressed as an elf, helps Santa give gifts to the children at the Christmas in Little Washington festival in 2006. years she’s been an invaluable asset to our town in bringing people together, and creating a climate of mutual understanding. We all benefit from her dedication to serving Little Washington as a member of the Town Council and as a volunteer for so many worthy causes.” John Sullivan who serves Director for BlueLine Conservation, said that “the establishment of a land conservation easement gift is a complex transaction. It was very rewarding to participate in a transaction where the two primary parties involved, the Nicklins and the Virginia Department of Forestry, recognized from the outset their shared goal in seeing this easement established. It is gratifying to know that public and private organizations can combine their resources to both achieve the landowners’ goals, and provide a tremendous legacy to the people of Rappahannock County and the Commonwealth.” For additional information on the VDOF conservation easement program, contact Mike Santucci, forest conservation specialist, at (434) 977-5193, or visit the VDOF Web site at www.dof.virginia.gov. The Virginia Department of Forestry protects and develops healthy, sustainable forest resources for Virginians. Headquartered in Charlottesville, the agency has forestry staff members assigned to every county to provide service to citizens of the Commonwealth. seat some 200 people. Easements Rappahannock County’s total easement protection has reached nearly 20 percent of all private land in the county. The (Virginia Department of Forestry recorded its first conservation easement in Rappahannock on Dec. 18 - by Walter and Patricia Nicklin who granted to the VDOF a working forest easement protecting over 124 acres op, Jefferson Mountain northwest of Amissville. The basement limits future development and the property may never be divided in the future. ~ with Claudia on the town council said: “She’s totally on top of what’s going on, and she cares desperately about this town. She’s this force of high energy, a force of nature,” Sullivan went on. Claudia loves to dress up and dance. A story is told about one Christmas season there were a group of “Colonial Dancers” that gave performances at Washington and Warrenton. She bought her own dress, went to every practice - more as a spectator than participant. One performance, a dancer was unable to attend, and Claudia "stepped in and performed flawlessly through every performance that evening, although she had never set her foot on the dance floor at any of the practice sessions” as Diane Bruce told the story. “1 cannot think of anyone who has volunteered so much time to community service across Rappahannock County, often three or more causes at the same time,” said Reinhardt Lynch, a longtime friend and former owner of the Inn at Little Washington. “She is truly an ‘unsung’ citizen. Congratulations Claudia,” he said. “Few residents of Rappahannock have, for so long and so consistently, unreservedly devoted themselves to the interests of the community," said Kevin Adams and Jay Brown, owners of the Gay Street Inn said of Claudia in an email. “A staunch advocate for residents during her long tenure in Town government; a booster of the county econ When 2008 ends, 366 days will have passed. 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and land transfers These Rappahannock County home and land transfers were recorded in 'he Rappahannock County Circuit Court Clerk’s Inspiring Tfwiujfite by Randy Minter SHARK!) THOUGHTS When a loved one dies, we all experience teelings of loss and grief that ean be given expression in a funeral eulogy. While this type of tribute is usually associated with eloquent and articulate public speakers, it certainly need not be limited to such. In fact, putting one’s remembrances and goodbyes into words is one of the best ways to come to terms with loss. All that is required for someone to publicly proclaim that the deceased left his or her mark on our lives are fond remembrances. Most find that committing such recollections to paper focuses grief and encourages perspective. With this in mi^l. anyone with a heartfelt contribution to make is encouraged to share his or her thoughts. 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Trope and others to Virginia Outdoors Foundation, 148.547 acres, deed of gift, tax map 54-29 Stonewall Sharon Walker Bright and others to Christopher Allen Bright and wife, 16,900 square feet, deed of gift, tax map 49A-1-1 Wakefield Alan F. Brown and wife to Gretchen M. Randolph, trustee, 35.2246 acres, $850,000, deed of bargain sale, tax map 15-12 Religious Note Woodville Baptist Church will have a New Year's Eve service on Wednesday, Dec. 31 beginning at 8 p.m.. bringing in the New Year with dinner, Christian music, and the preaching of the word of God. Everyone is invited to join. Holiday closings & county meeting • Rappahannock County government offices will close at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 31 in observance of New Year's and will reopen on Monday, Jan. 5. • The Rappahannock County Health Department will close on Wednesday, Dec. 31 at noon and will reopen on Monday, Jan. 5. • The Rappahannock National Bank will close at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 31 in observance of New Year's and will reopen on Friday, Jan. 2. • BB&T in Flint Hill will be closed on Thursday. Jan. 1 and will reopen on Friday, Jan. 2. • The Rappahannock News will be closed on, Thursday, Jan. 1 and will reopen on Friday, Jan. 2. • On Monday, Jan. 5 the Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors will meet for a 2 p.m. session at the Rappahannock County courthouse on Gay Street. There will be no 7 p.m. meeting. Agenda items include: election of officers; 2008/2009 Rappahannock tourism initiatives-Laura Overstreet, tourism consultant;.updates on the 800 mHz radio system, Scrabble School, and landfill closure project; ESCO project, schools and county buildings; Rappahannock County Benevolent Fund; payment of taxes, fees via credit card; budget amendment, new line item “Local Aid to the Commonwealth” $55,696. There will be a closed session To discuss potential real property purchase and sale and to discuss potential , zoning violation enforcement.” . Celebration of Julie Portman s life There will be a celebration of Julie Portman’s life on Jan. 31 at 3 p.m. at the Maazel’s Chateauville Theatre House in Castleton where, on the same day, she was scheduled to do the premiere reading of her new play, “The Man Who Eats Books.” Please call 540-937-8969 or email reserve@chateauville.org if you are coming. There is a potluck dinner after the concert. Please bring enough to care for out-of-town guests. For up to date information, click on www.caringbridge.org/jurieportman Keyser Run Retreat, Washington Superb design brine's rhe outdoors in t- >rr. v ■ r direction with views of field', forests, and the Bleu Ridge Tho serene and calming 3 bedroom, 2 bail, house on si acres is the perfect weekend escape Wid streams and inuurlain mtiK ai vner .doorstep, ukI urbane elegance on ihc inside, there ‘can Sc ro irhcr drstinari'ir. $! ,59V.t M H Alan Z use blag 540-270-8150 Woodwind, Flint Hill Lxvwrrt renovation of tins i bc-d’oom. ' bath farmhouse outside Flint Mill. toourinct iuivFcn, lots of rrtrrr.nnri! ■ n.u l from porch ■ >vcrlook lr.v! orchards and :r.< •untuins. >cpar at otticc stu tljo S.tildini;. Heanurulb lantlscapttl. acre garden lot. (Yrtui weekend rctrt.n o* :um.merit home >4 : Alan Zusthlao 540-270-8150 Tiger Valley,Washington Thi> dtliehtful p i re pared has frontage on the Rush Ri\:.r ansi .:** -tiis lovdh views of the tur mundmv > o.uv: »ulv. Approved for a bedroom rcsidcna, this :v <;.irtv i located within casv v> ilkine disimet oi the mwr of I title Washing ion and a- nj!i.tro'j< t»Jkrics and iheaters. i “ '■ 'Howie Swaitn 540-522-3921 Montpelier, Sperryville Eigeen Vitgirua's most histone homes, incredible . Hub century intent >rv The four bedrt k >m m:inor house dates tru-.n I TO. Numerous outbuildings irclu.k three airplane hangars The 1 '3 acre estate imJatks a grass airstrip, extensive frontage on the Hazel Rise, uni outstanding views ot the Blue Rider Mountains. $3.41 Kt,(KXl. Alan Zusehlag 540-270-8150 The Arlington, Amissvjlle This immaculate 4 bc<i^»>m, > 1 2 bathroom ( ■I'.ij.J is situated or. ahnosi " prieaie acres ir. the *4..ill Ruler r.cii’hbiirlvMxJ Well dt-siernd floor plan. sparm k, liehi filled rooms Si fuels a-chciiia'al del ails ihr<>mhnct l.ar^c covt-ed porch overlooking heuuttlal. ii;.iiuri ireeo \o } I ( > \ S-iOs.ljI'l Linda Norris 540-270-7560 800 Acres, Shenandoah Ot.k 'I th. Liil'i-m pn\.iK-|\ held parcels uljuinin^ ihi Slicrur.tk Yu* «u] Park. Several outstanding Imu-ir slier < »UCT views i| iln Wise R*l|>< and Mas sanuticn ranges Minosi courtly we* rial Straw Run. ,i I void sirei.in fl ,J i > >urscs ihn>ui>E the n<irtbcrn see • k>i• ot il t cartel It.a jvs tevcr.il ilnuruiK: cascades \l'< i av.jlablr in s' X i < >r .}< * I acre rracTs $5,05( /.(XX). Alan Zuschlag 540-270-8150 Dugan’s Retreat, Flint Hill This iart: 13.5 acre«>ttcnng is located on Bear Vlstlk :tv .R( rad, just minutes from the vitL^e-vf llmt | lill. Boasting, both pleasant views and an ideal tm of open and wooded acreage, Dugan’s Retreat oflcs a superb locauirfi on which to construct your week end or lull -time residence. Priced for the current market $290,0(10. Amy Timber* 540-987-8668 Applf Blossom Lane, Sperryville Ttiis 1 bedroom, 2 hath home is located on 1.2 acres in the town ot Sperryvtlk and boasts frontage on the Thornton River. I h fish from your own backs ard and stroll to town for Jinrung and shopping (imnifc countertops. wxk) floors, sonic fcnting. This very uuici home is, ideal for full nme or weekend hvmg. Jd24>.fJf)0. Amy Timbers 540-987-8668 Harris Hollow, Washington Hiker* paradise kern'd at the head of ihc Harm Hollow Trail to the Shenandoah National Park Atmospheric cabin with stone walk nestled against the mountains. 36 acres of woodland trails. Rush Rivet, and mote. 3 bedroom, 3 hath, home will', media room, office, workshop and two, sheds. $'99,000, Alan Zuschlag 540-270-8150 Julie Portman Pounder of Ki Theatre Julie Portman, 67, of Washington, Va., passed away just before the Solstice on Dec. 21 at home. Julie was involved in the professional theatre since 1966 as a playwright, director, performer, and teacher. Her play "Riot” won the New York Obie award for the best play of 1971. Her body of work includes 10 full-length plays. After receiving both an MFA and MA in theatre from the University of Wisconsin, she founded Theatre Workshop Boston, Theatre on the Wharf, Om Theatre, and Ki Theatre in Washington, Va., where she was Artistic Director from 1985 until February 2008. A consummate creator, Julie followed her muse, never c6ntent just to keep performing what already was successful. Walking out of a flourishing theatre career in 1972, she traveled to India on a Fulbright grant and discovered Kathakali Theatre. She studied in the traditional way for years as the only student and disciple of one of the last great Kathakali masters. The work in India changed her life—artistically and spiritually - on every level. Her story in India is the basis of her new play, “The Man Who Eats Books,” which she finished in the days before she died. She created community wherever she went, whether it was the movable community of workshops and festivals or the deeply rooted community of Ki Theatre. With Ki she developed 22 years of community programs based on her belief in the power of story. Her Life Stories Workshops inspired thousands of people to create artistic work using stories from their own lives. These stories became the seed for plays, readings, songs, and poetry performed by members of the community. A deep listener, a sublime coach, and a profound teacher, she believed that creativity is the greatest power in the world. She inspired and cheered on countless artists, including her own husband, musician and composer Paul Reisler, who credits her as the muse for his acclaimed Kid Pan Alley children’s songwriting project, as well as hundreds of his own songs. Her own stories became the plays that she and Reisler performed thousands of times throughout North America, Africa, Asia, and India—“Katie Malone,” “How Dad Cheated the World,” and “My Sister’s Sister." The stories of three women survivors of terrible violence became the grist for her “Three Roses.” Julie leaves behind her husband and artistic partner Paul Reisler, her brother Barry, her sister Mary Jo, her nieces and nephews Catherine, Daniel, and Michael, and thousands of friends. More than 500 of them have posted tributes, songs and poems for Julie at http://www.caringbridge. org/visit/julieportman where there also is information on her service and a celebration of her life in January. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, taxdeductible donations be made to the Chateauville Foundation—Kid Pan Alley Fund, PO Box 38, Washington, VA 22747. These gifts will go directly to providing the gift of music programs for children in Virginia. Karl Pittelkau September 15, 1960 - December 22, 2008 Karl William Pittelkau. -48, of Warren ton, died on December 22, 2008 at Fauquier Hospital in Warrenton. He was born on September 15, 1900. at the Station Hospital, U.S. Naval Administration Hospital in Saipan to the late Clifton Willis Pittelkau and (lemma Joanne Antrelici Pittelkau Karl worked as a photographer for more than twenty years, including his photography business in the WarrentonFhuquier area called White Post Photography. His expertise with his business was covering weddings, formal events and sporting events. He worked for the Fauquier Citizen and < Democrat, Shenandoah University, Warren Sentinel and the Winchester Star. He also did freelance work for the Washington Post. Karl was a loving husband, lather, son, brother and unde He is survived by his wife of 23 years, Sandra Pittelkau, his daughter, Krystal Pittelkau, brothers, Erie and Mark Pittelkau, sisters, Ruth AnnBrooks, Linda Sorensen. Cathy Rampy, Amy Pittelkau and many nieces and nephews. The family receiv ed friends on Friday, December 26, 2008 at Moser Funeral Home, Warrenton, VA. Funeral Services were held on Saturday, December 27, 2008 at 11 AM at Moser Funeral Horne Chapel, Interment Warrenton Cemetery. v Memorial contributions may be made to the Pittelkau Fund at Fauquier Bank, 10 Courthouse Square, Warrenton, VA 20186, Jeanette Mahala Norris Loving Mom and Nanny Jean Norris, 85, passed away quietly at Warrenton Overlook on Friday, December 19. 2008 in the presence of her son, Paul. Jean was born in England and worked as a nurse during WWII. She moved to Texas in 1971 and then moved to Virginia in 1992 to live with her son and daughter-in-law. She always had a wonderful outlook on life, loved animals and loved her family. She was known for her bright spirit and many people culled her “Mom". She is survived by her daughter. Mary and her husband, Ken Welch, her son, Paul and his wife, Debrajean Norris, and her five grandchildren Lynden, Richard, Anthony, Gus, Jackson and her beloved dog Dasher. Services will be private. Found and Sons Funeral Chapel of Culpeper is handling the arrangements.

Gray Ghost sweeps two wine competitions Gray Ghost swept the last two wine competitions of the year, winning eight medals in the Mid-Atlantic Southeast Wine Competition held in October and seven medals in the Wines of the South competition held in November. Gray Ghost’s 2007 Merlot and 2007 Cabernet Franc both earned gold medals at the Mid-Atlantic Southeast Competition. Silver . and bronze medal winners in the two competitions were the Adieu, Chardonnay, Reserve Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Ranger Reserve and Gewurztraminer. With these two recent announcements, Gray Ghost wines have won a total of 101 medals in 2008, with 19 of 1! nder no circumstances skill this announcement constitute .in offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer tv hu). nor shall there ho art) sale of the Bonds in any jurisdiction in uhith such offer, solicitation or sale would he unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of such jurisdiction. / he Bond will be 'old by means of an Official Statement. PROPOSED NEW ISM I RATINGS: Pitch: AA + Moody's: Aa 1 Srandard & Poor’s: A A $309,005,000* Virginia College Building Authority Educational Facilities Revenue Bonds [Public Higher Education Financing Program) Series 2009A • Interest exempt from Pederal income taxes** • Interest exempt from Commonwealth of Virginia income taxes** • Maturities range from September 1.2009^-2023*2028* 2033* and 2038* • Expected Retail Order Period: January 7, 2(X)9* • Expected Institutional Pricing: January S, 2009* f urther information, including copies of the Preliminary Official Statement tor these Bonds, may be obtained from the firms listed below: cfti smith barney (HIM)) K3MS22 Loop (Capital Markets, LLC (KI)OI 8V1-0S06 Morgan Keegan \ Company, Inc. (Kni)) " j_MH50 Barclays Capital (8(H)) 392-5000 Merrill Lynch & Co. (888)235-9221 Wachovia Securities (877)651-7077 • Pnrtmii:arv. sui n'' v - .t* ’ * * *Bf trrr i*.m lu>.\s c.v i.i w • v nr ' .a t> r (• « . termine au.v tppiw able federal, st«c And local tax consequence*. those awards being “Best of Class,” double gold and gold medals. “We are proud of the consistently high quality wines produced at Gray Ghost. To win that many medals through the course of a year further* emphasizes our commitment to producing -“the highest quality wines possible,” said A1 Kellert, Gray Ghost owner and winemaker. The winery is located at 14706 Lee Highway in Amissville and can be conB tacted at 540-937-4869. The pasting room is open in January and February, Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. r P Contributing mightily to the quality of life that we enjoy in Virginia, the recipients of the 2008 Governor's Arts Awards are representative of the quality and diversity of the arts throughout Virginia. They are part of a billion dollar industry that is vital to our local and state economies. The arts provide lobs and they attract tourists. They are leaders in downtown revitalization They provide learning opportunities ttiat strengthen the work of Virginia teachers. The arts build communities1 RALPH STANLEY. MUSICIAN C of-t'uf" DAVID & SUSAN GOODE. ARTS PATRONS Norfolk I SheIsdoah WASHtNG^QN ft LEE UNIVERSITY REVEW Lexington HAMPTON UNIVERSITY MUSEUM Hampton STONER W1NSLETT & RICHMOND BALLET Richmond WILLIAM KING REGIONAL ARTS CENTER Abingdon RALPH COHEN & JIM WARREN American ■ Shakespeare Center, Staunton BRUCE MILLER. PHIL WHITEWAY & THEATRE IV Richmond BOB BROWN PUPPETS iakfon RICHMOND JAZZ SOOETY Richmond Sponsored by Virginia Commission for the Arts * Virginians for the Arts with generous support from: Domtnor Resources, Inc • P.mprMou I Corporation • Nutts* Southern Rouooatior PhthpMomsUSA An A!f a Co • Vrgin:« Matura1 Gas • Virginia Museum of Fine Arts im AM •> m r COMMON 1 lt> wwfeSftrwiamKiBua Support the arts in Virginia and sign on to the Arts Build Communities campaign: www.vaforarta.org Business & Service --DIRECTORY Building CHERRY STREET BUILDING SUPPLY CORP See us for All Your Building Supplv Needs 540-825-0397 1418 Orange Rd., Culpeper Carpentry •’rTrimcraft lnc. ; f ? /Custom Interior Trim Carpentry' i Crown Molding, Chair Rail, Ogee Boxes, . Tray Ceilings, Handrails, Built-lns, etc. Basements, Additions and Remodeling 20+ Years Exp Ken Maddox Free Estimates President Licensed & insured 540-347-4581 Construction Joseph Keyser Construction, Inc. Quality Renovations 8. Custom Homes VA Class A Contractot 540-675-2395 Kreyling Construction Hi»torie Renovation • Custom Home'. itffrrinn Earth Erientll) Itetifen/HuiUI 540.987.3145 www.kreylinRl’onttrurlioii.com Construction T.G. TAYLOR CONSTRUCTION, L.L.C. BUILDING FOR RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY RESIDENTS FOR 20 YEARS. COMMITTED TO YOUR SATISFACTION! ECO FRIENDLY BUILDER. 540-987-8043 Excavation Keys Excavating, L.L.C. Lot < learing • Bast-menu • Footers • Ponds Driveways • Drain Fields • Ditching Bush Hogging Underground Electric &• Water Lines y Yard Grading Sr Seeding , *4 ^ 2"' (540)937-8990 Fax - (540) 937-8994 MnlnKm M7S Old Sullhouar Rd RurrrilW. 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Backhoe Service & Snow Removal, etc D&D Services Advertise Here And Watch Your Business Grow' Locally Owned & Operated l ruts: 5x10 - *65/mo 10x10 • N5/mo » 10x15-M2(Vmo A 10x20-’ 145/mo 12693 Lee Highway Washington.Virginia 22747 540-987-9394 Restaurants THE COUNTRY CAFE Mon.-Sat. 8a.m. to 8p.m. Sunday Closed Day of Rest 675-1066 TAKE OUT AVAILABLE Advertise in the Business & Services Directory Moving/Storage

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Times Community Newspapers will not accept liability for Its failure, for any cause, to insert an advertisement and reserves the right to reject any advertisement deemed objectionable in subject matter, phraseology or setup Times Community Newspapers are not liable for the quality of advertised products or services. f 001 v__ Rental* — Apartment* J Brandy Station, 28R, 1BA, W/D, peisconsid. non-smkg. sec depr refs reqo $750<m +util (540)727-0013 FLETCHER RENTAL PROPERTIES 292 Broadview Ave 540-347-7055 * Town of Warrantor! 1 bdr eft apt @ $600/utils incl. Owner/ Agent All homes owned A managed by us Gainesville, 1BR bsmt apt. sep. entrance, full BA & kitchenette. Call tor cost of rent 4 utils (703)839-2522 Near Middleburg, Lg 1BR. Full kit/BA, FP wildlife views. NP/NS. ret.'dep req $975/mo Ind util. 540-554-2262 Warrenton-peaceful mtn side 1BR. pvt ent, w/d. 3mi to town. 7mi to 66 $850/mo. no smkg/pets Dep 6 nets (540)347-0073 022 V Rentals — Hotme* 1BR, Huntly'Flirtt Hill area CAC. refrigerator, stove. W D. gas heat, no pets AvI now $900 mo. 540-636-9965 2.75 «c. Country home in Upperville VA. 4br. 2.5 ba, hdwd firs. 3 FP. 2 stories w' full bmst. gorgeous lot w; lots of tress, sione patio remodeled w/ new appi s. alarm sys, new HVAC $2100. mo. call for info 540-379-6377 4BR, 2BA, " From $199rmof « Foreclosure, $22K! Stop renting! Listings 800,720/1316. X2136 Amlssville, 3BR. 2BA unfm osmt 2 acs $1300. mo ♦ 1st month & dep. 540-937-3491 For all of your Employment Needs call the Times Community Newspapers 888 351-1660 Amissville/ Rappahannock Co: Lakefront cottage w/2 BRs 1 BA, CAC. Great Room. Den, Laundry/ Storage room, Patio and Large Deck overlooking lake. Pets considered. $1150/mo Owner/ Agent 540-675-4901 BEALETON New. luxury Condos 1&2 BR available, W/D indd. Starting at: $900/mo. (540)439-9846 WWW. WavertyStation Condos.com FLETCHER RENTAL PROPERTIES WJ Bmadvitw Av« 540-.M7-7055 * 2 story home, quiet sub d near Warrenton, 3BR, 1 BA. $850/mo. Onr'Agt All homes owned & managed by n< New Baltimore, 23BR, ■BA, screen porch, sheds. Residential or Commercial. $1200/ mo. 540-347-9376_ Very large 2BR, 2BA, private & secluded mm top apt. $l050'mo. Olean area 1/2 ol house 540-229-9328 Warrenton, 4br, 1ba. stone cottage on farm.Lrg kitch. DR, Porch. W O. Refs. $1000rmo + utils 540-347-7748 _ Warrenton Condo 3BR 2 BA. W/D, $1100/mo Jan Wilcox 540-878-1422 RK/MA X Regency jan»ilcox<° remax. com info # /066 V_ \ Rentals — Shared Hous^g _7 Share SBR custom home w young professionals. Culpeper $650 mo tnclud util. 540-497 1650 ADS WORK Can 888-351-1660 A Rentals — Townhouse* _... . J Marshall, 3BR, 1.5BA, TH. AC. water filtration syst, up graded kit, $1100/mo. 2 car parking. (540)364-3636 Warrenton, TH Bear Wallow Sbdv, 2 huge BR. 1.5BA. brand new effic. HVAC, $1100/mo. (540)229-5333 180 Commercial Commercial space, Old Town Warrenton, Culpeper St. Approx 1 5 0 0 s q ft. 540-347-6774 Marshall $1250/mo Retail / warehouse space in heart of town Perfect for service oriented business. Scott Buzzelli 540-454-1399 Long & Foster Middleburg 540-687-8530/ 877-296-4851 r—■—'-\ 224 Firewood V_) AAA Firewood, 100% seasoned oak $150. cord. FREE delivery Leaf'stump removal. 540-547-4257 Seasoned hardwood, $ 135/cord 2 cord minimum. Other woods available.540-9878796 240 Horses Riding lessons. Hunt sea! instruction, lots of cross-country time. We ve got some great new ponies and horses at Hunter's Rest. Private se .-private instruction avail Summer holiday camps.fun activities. All ages, beginners-advanced www HuntersRest net. 1540; 364-2929 Classified Ads Work Call 888-351-1660 Full Time Employment Freelance Writers If you've got a nose for news, can craft a compelling story, and would like to be a part of your local newspaper... Please send your contact information and clips to: Anita Sherman Managing Editor/The Culpeper Time* 39 Culpeper St. Warrenton. V.A 2018ft or email to: aNherman@timo«paper«.<‘om Freelance Photographers wanted to help cover assignments in Culpeper, Fauquier and Prince William Counties; events, festivals, sports, etc... Please send a resume and cd portfolio to: Randy Litzinger Chief Photographer/Photo Editor 39 Culpeper St. Warren ton. YA 20186 or email rlitzingertftinieMpaper'ceuin ^dimes Community Newspapers r. 248 V_ Lawn/Garden j Equipment Ready lor your spring garden? Help leed your garden beds with delicious, rich, nutritious compost from our stable muck heap. Spread on your beds now for great growth when you plant this spring. Will load all you want with my tractor for $5. or shovel your own for free Near Flint Hill. (540) 364-2929. 252 Livestock Alpaca*. Bred females with 2 free breedbacks. Package discount Call for farm visit. Gainesville, VA (571)261-1823 ( ^ 273 Pete V__) FAUQUIER SPCA LOST & FOUND PETS ADOPTIONS TOO! 540-788-9000 Visit our homepage at www tauquierspca. com e-mail fspca@netzero. com for a complete up to date listing Free FI# dirt, u-picK up c- we can deihver.703628-7,89 Loving childless couple wishing to adopt an infant, Will pay medical & legal expenses. Call collect 2C2-658-8127. Mystery Shoppers Earn up to $100 per day. Undercover shoppers needed to judge retail & dining establishments. Experience not required. Please call 1-877-787-6590. 1983 Mercedes Benz 300SD 4 door, gold, sun root, CDehanger, turtxr diesel $4900 / 540-270-9044 '99 Rang# Bover, 160K mis, $2600. Good Cond. Great snow vehicle. 540-270-4503 AAA Free junk car removal. Call Roger. 540-538-5254 CORVETTES WANTED, any year, any condition. cash buyer. 800-369-6148 frank@ hollidaycorvette.com Honda Accord 1992, only $700, AT, front wh! dr, for listing call. 800-365-3177 ext. A322 Lexut LS430 2001 Immaculate, always garaged. Loaded. Leather, Woodgrain, Navigation 76K mi, $16.900 703-779-4772 Olds LSS '97. PW. PB, AT, leather seats, sunroof, CD. AC, 189K mis. Runs great. $975 540-364-3748 Toyota Camry 04.114K mis. Good cond, new tires. 4 cyl, power. CD. $10,830 540-349-0447 Toyota Camry Hybrd 08, 4 DR. 12K mfs, 39MPG, Ithr, 6CD, sunrf, F S R airbags. Excel cond. $25,900. KBB MSRP $27,730. 1540)364-4116 _ Toyota Camry LE. 1994, $700 Runs Good! 800-365-3177 ext A388 Classified Ads Work Call 888-351-1660 Legal Notices SALES DEPARTMENT FAX (847) 627-8801 TRUSTEE'S SALE OF 190 NOELS PLACE, Tappahannock, VA 22560 In execution ot a Deed of Trust in the original principal amount ot $264,000.00, with an annual interest rate ot 6.3750% from KEVIN E ROBERTS AND KELLY A. ROBERTS dated October 25, 2006, recorded among the land records ot the Circuit Court tor the COUNTY OF ESSEX as Deed Book. Instrument #060002472, the undersigned appointed Substitute Trustee will otter tor sale at public auction at the front of the Circuit Court building for the County of Essex located at 305 Prince Street, Tappahannock Virginia on January 13, 2009 at 8:45 AM. the property with improvements to wit: LOT 14. HOBBS HOLE PHASE 1. CENTRAL DISTRICT ESSEX COUNTY VIRGINIA. PER PUT OF RECORD IN THE CLERK'S OFFICE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT OF SAID COUNTY IN PLAT BOOK 23, PAGES 48 AND 49. V S and described in the-above Deed ol Trust. (Tax Map No 371-1 -14) THIS COMMUNICATION IS FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR TERMS OF SALE ALL CASH A bidder s deposit of $15,000 00 or 10% of the sale price, whichever is lower, will be required in cash, certified or cashier s check Settlement within fifteen (15) days 61 sale, otherwise Trustees may forfeit deposit. Additional terms to be announced at sale. Loan type Conventional. Trustee s File No 08-137402D PROFESSIONAL FORECLOSURE CORPORATION OF VIRGINIA, Substitute Trustees, C/O SHAPIRO & BURSON. LLP 236 CLEARFIELD AVENUE, SUITE 215, VIRGINIA BEACH, VA 23462 (757) 687-8777. 1/1; 1/8/2008 2418600 It's like printing your own money! Money Saving Coupons Online, Online coupon clipping was never easier. Take your pick from dozens of grocery coupons on the PUg Times Community website. Click, print & save.... 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Times * Classified 888-351-1660 Rentals — Apartments APARTMENTS Welcome Home for the Holidays • Full size washer & dryer in each apartment • Beautiful courtyard w/garden spaces for residents • Convenient Location • Regular resident activine; every month h ’&?' ^HHoMisdfeu tmarc Free Rent or ftee Flat Screen TV Ask About Units 104,306 & 308 115 Manor Court, Warrenton, VA 20186 540-341-8299 Legal Notices SALE DEPARMENT FAX (847) 627-8801 TRUSTEE S SALE OF 6 VIRGINIA PINES LANE, Hunth, VA 22640 • , In execution of a Deed of Trust in the original principal at >unt of $153,644.00, with an annual interest rate of,5.750056 from JOSEPH W POTTER AND MICHELLE A POTTER dated February 23, 2005, recorded among the land records of the Circuit Court for the COUNTY OF RAPPAHANNOCK as Deed Book/lnstrumcnt # 050000382 AND MODIFIED AT INSTRUMENT # 08(8)00909, the undersigned appointed Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at public auction on the front steps of the Circuit Court building for the County of Rappahannock located at 238 Gay Street. Washington, Virginia on January 15, 2(839 at 12:00 PM. the property with improvements to wit: CONTAINING 1429 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, AS SHOWN ON PLAT ENTITLED SURVEY OF A PORTION OF THE LARRY L AND CYNTHIA L ANDREWS PROPERTY RECORDED IN D.B 198., PG 731. WAKEFIELD MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT, RAPPAHANNtX'K COUNTY. VIRGINIA, PREAPRED BY LARRY C HIMELRIGHT, PC.. P.L.S., DATED MARCH 18. 1995, OF RECORD IN TOE CLERK S OFFICE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT OF RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY. VIRGINIA. IN DEED BOOK 220 AT PAGE 751; and described in the above Deed ot Trust. (Tax Map No 1-1 A) THIS COMMUNICATION IS FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR TERMS OF SALE ALL CASH A bidder's deposit of SI 5,000 (8) or 10*3 of the sale price, whichever is lower, will he required in cash, certified or cashier's check. Settlement within fifteen (15) days of sale, otherwise Trustees may forfeit deposit. Additional terms to he announced at sale, lxtan type: Conventional. Trustee's File No. 08-136808V PROFESSIONAL FORECLOSURE CORPORATION OF VIRGINIA. Substitute Trustees, OO SHAPIRO & BURSON, LLP 236 CLEARFIELD AVENUE. SUITE 215. VIRGINIA BEACH, VA 23462 4757) 687-8777 1/1, 1/8/2009 VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY NARGIL EUGENE GRIGSBY Plaintiff vs. „ Civil Casa No. 08-95 ROBERT THOMPSON, if he be living, or if he be dead, his heirs, successors-and/or assigns SELENDIA (a/Wa SELIANA) THOMPSON if she be living, or if she be dead, her heirs, successors and/or assigns ROY THOMPSON, if he be living, orif he be dead, his heirs, successors and/or assigns MARLIECE MORTON WILLIAMS GLADYS MORTON BARBARA ANN HYDE MARIE BLACKINO MARILYN DENISE MORTON SOPHIA 3. JOHNSON ERNIE LEE MORTON MARK C. MORTON MITCHELL H. MORTON BRUCE LEE MORTON MARJORIE H. ADDISON DONALD ADDISON BERNARD WALKER ROBERT WALKER RALPH WALKER TANJA RENEE WARD ANNIE MAE JEFFRIES, if she be living, or if she be dead, her heirs, successors and/or assigns MARION LEE STEWART, if she be living, or it she be dead, her heirs, successors and/or assigns LOUISE GOODE, if she be living, or if she be dead, her heirs successors and'or assigns • ... r . WjillAW ‘a^ETTIE. Trustee FLOYD R. SIMPSON the UNKNOWN HEIRS of WILLIE MILTON GRIGSBY, ROBERT HAYWARD THOMPSON, ROY THOMPSON. SELENDIA (SELIANIA) THOMPSON, or their widow or widowers and heirs devisees and successors in title, whose names and addresses are unknown and who are made parties Defendant by the genera description of PARTIES UNKNOWN AND any other unknown heirs devisees, or successors in title, if any such there be. and/or any unknown parties having an interest in that certain tract or parcel of land containing 2 acres, more or less, in Jackson Magisterial District, Rappahannock County, Virginia, of which ALBERT GRIGSBY, JAMES EDWARD (J.W.) GRIGSBY, ANDREW FRANKLIN GRIGSBY, MARIE LOUISE TOLLIVER GRIGSBY JOHN HENRY GRIGSBY, SAM BOOTEN GRIGSBY, GEORGE ROBERT GRIGSBY, ALBERT PENDLETON GRIGSBY, MARY ALICE GRIGSBY THOMPSON, SARAH CATHERINE GRIGSBY JEFFRIES, NARGIL LEE GRIGSBY and others died seized ano possessed, whose names and addresses are unknown and whc are made parties Defendant by the general descnption of PARTIES UNKNOWN ORDER OF PUBLICATION THE OBJECT of the above-styled suit is to partition a certain tract or parcel of land descnbed as 2.00 acres, more or less. (Rappahan nock County Tax Map Number 23-11) in Jackson Magisterial Distnct, Rappahannock County, Virginia, and which was conveyec to Albert Grigsby by deed from Mason Priest dated April 19. 1879 and recorded in Deed Book P, page 321 in the Clerk's Office o' the Circuit Court ol Rappahannock County. Virginia. And it appear ing by affidavit filed according to law that due diligence has been used by or on behalf of the Plaintiff to ascertain in what county, city or state the Defendants ROBERT THOMPSON, SELENDIA (A/K/A SELIANA) THOMPSON, ROY THOMPSON. BARBARA ANN HYDE, SOPHIA J JOHNSON, ERNIE LEE MORTON. ANNIE MA(E JEFFRIES, MARION LEE STEWART and LO.UISE GOODE reside, without effect. And it further appeanrvg that the above named Defendant. MARIE BLACKINO, is not a resident ol the Commonwealth of Viraima ana that her last known Post Office address is PO. Box 394 Gambnlis Maryland, 21054-0394; that Defendant. MARILYN DENISE MOR TON, is not a resident of the Commonwealth ol Virginia and that her last known Post Office address is 5938 Rowanberry Dm-e Elkridge, MO 21075-5256; that Defendant BERNARD WALKER is not a resiuont of the Commonwealth ol Virginia and that his last known Post Office address is 2205 Vermont Avenue. Landove' Maryland 20785; that Defendant, RALPH WALKER, is not a resident ol the Commonwealth of Virginia and that this last known Post Office address is 7838 Michele Drive, Landover, Maryland 20785 that Defendant, TANJA RENEE WARD, is not a resident of the Commonwealth of Virginia and that her last known Post Office address is 9901 Good Luck Road, *T-1, Seatxook, Maryland 20706 And it further appearing according to said affidavit that the unknown heirs at law of ROBERT THOMPSON, SELENDIA (A/K/A SELIANA, THOMPSON, ROY THOMPSON, BARBARA ANN HYDE. SOPHIA J. JOHNSON, ERNIE LEE MORTON. ANNIE MAE JEFFRIES MARION LEE STEWART, LOUISE GOODE, WILLIE MILTON GRIGSBY. ALBERT GRIGSBY, JAMES EDWARD (J W.) GRIGSBY ANDREW FRANKLIN GRIGSBY. MARIE LOUISE TOLLIVER GRIGSBY, JOHN HENRY GRIGSBY, SAM BOOTEN GRIGSBY GEORGE ROBERT GRIGSBY, ALBERT PENDLETON GRIGSBY MARY ALICE GRIGSBY THOMPSON, and SARAH CATHERINE GRIGSBY JEFFRIES, who now are or maybe deceased and whose names are unknown, are or maybe interested In the subiect to be partitioned or disposed ot in this suit, it any such heirs at law there IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that each ot said persons appear on or before the 12th day ot February ,2009 in the Clerk s Office ot the Circuit Court ol Rappahannock County. Virginia, Post Office Bo* 517,238 Gay Street, Washington, Virginia, 22747, and do what is necessary to protect their interests It is turttw ORDERED that this order be published once a weeK for four 14) successive weeks in the Rappahannock News, a newspaper ot general circulation in the County ot Rappahannock and that a copy of this order be posted at the front door ot the courthouse wherein this court is held ENTERED this 18th day 0i December, 2008. Diane Bruce Clem o* the Circuit Court I ask tor this: MICHAEL T. BROWN Counsel lor Plaintiff Baumgardner 8 Brown, PLC 211A Man Street, PO Box 270 Washington. Virginia 22747 / Telephone (540) 675-3617 Facsimile (540) 675-3225 Virginia Stale Bar No 43879

Upcoming Events The Upcoming Events section lists events sponsored by non-profit groups for charitable purposes only. Events must be received by 3 p.m. on Mondays in order to be included in the next edition of the paper. Send email to Jan Clatterbuck at jclatterb uck@ti mespapers. co m. Please be sure to include name and phone number for information. All other groups or individuals wishing to advertise their event may contact Marie Rossi by e-mail at mrossi@timespapers.com or phone her at (540) 3511165. mm* Jan. 1: Celebration Magic show at The Link on Thursday, Jan. 1 at 2 p.m. Celebrate the New Year and the Rappahannock community - come for brunch 10:30 a.m. to noon and enjoy local foods and wines from Chester Gap Cellars while listening to Linda,Heimstra's jazz vocals and supporting the Rappahannock Nonprofit Center. Tickets are $50/person, $50t)/table for 12, . includes a noon preview of Rappahannock Resolutions. Come for Rappahannock , Resolutions from 1 to 3 pjTi.. beverages and sweet treats. Explore opportunities to volunteer/participate in „ the programs of our local nonprofits while sampling local options for improving health, fitness and wellbeing. Ten dollars suggested minimum donation at the /x door. For tickets and more ' information, call 987-8011 or email mfo@rnpc.org. Jan. 7: Free Clinic Rappahannock Free clinic is open on Jan. 7 and Jan. 21 at the Rappahannock County Health Department on Main Street in Washington. For more information call the Fauquier Free Clinic at 540347-0394. Jan. 7: Luncheon The January nonprofit networking luncheon will be ,held at the Link, on Wednesday, Jan. 7, at noon. Immediately following the meeting there will be a seminar on the new form 990. Jan. 9: Library series On Friday, Jan. 9, at 8 p.m., the Rappahannock Association for the Arts and the Community (RAAC) will feature a presentation entitled Two Views of China.' Richard Reidinger and Norman Getsinger, Rappahannock residents who have both been active in programs related to China |! _ - over a number of years, will present their perspectives on China’s rise and its relationship to the new global order at the Rappahannock Library. Jan. 10: Workshop There will be a free workshop about Beginning Beekeeping offered to youths ages 5 -18 on Saturday, Jan. 10 from 12:30 - 4:30 p.m., at the Culpeper County Extension Office. Learn interesting facts about bees. See samples of real hives, learn about the honey making process. To register call 540-727-3435. Jan. 13: Aging meeting The Rappahannock Rapidan Community Services Board and Area Agency on Aging will hold a board meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 13 at 1 p.m at its office at 15361 Bradford Road, Culpeper. Individuals with disabilities who require special assistance to attend and participate in this meeting should contact Alisa Decatur at 540-8253100, ext. 3146 or TTY 540-825-7391. Feb. 19: Meeting Aging Together will hold its quarterly meeting at 9:30 a.m., on Thursday, Feb. 19 at St. Stephen s Church, Parish Hall, 115 N. East Street, Culpeper (parking is available behind the building on Commerce and Davis streets). All citi zens are welcome to hear about the impact of the No Wrong Door initiative on access to services for seniors, hear and respond to feedback from Aging Together’s" Strategic planning, and meet local caregivers who are part of our new Caregiver Supports -video. Please bring a donated item for the Food Closet. 'mammmm m mssgm mm m mm . ^ ‘ ^31 f t ; v: v *fc, 'f. . +.& /*•?& wmmm. ' > -iWy-; • SEE SOME RED ^ SAVE SOME GREEN Wm 2008 CHEVY EQUINOX P| BETTER STANDARD HIGHWAY CAS MILEAGE THAM TOYOTA COROLLA1 ' $15,670 msrp M Q-fQ TOTAL RED TAG “ *1.3/0 DISCOUNT1 ' -fPittrr. •" 37 MPC HWV. ' BETTER MOfWAY FUEL ECONOMYTHAN DD(K«£ NITRO AMD JEEP LIBERTY® EPA SST. > ^ $23,650 MSRP 24 - <6,073 TOTAL RED TAG DISCOUNT1 MPG HWV. 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Countryside ‘Detroit, Then and Now,' digital photograph, by Gary Anthes New Wave!' digital photograph, by Jo Levine 'Tangled Dreams,’ collage, by Benita Rauda Gowen New directions at Middle Street Gallery exhibit By Gary Anthes Spinal to the Rappahannock News The Middle Street Gallery, a 20-person artists’ ^operative, will show original paintings, photographs and sculpture bv its members from Jan. 3 through Feb 1. Original, indeed. The exhibition, called Beginnings," will feature works of art celebrating the New Year and a new administration in Washington, DC. In some cases the works will represent a new direction for the artist - a new style, medium or thematic focus. In other cases the subject depicted will itself represent a beginning. Ail works are for sale. The public is invited to a reception on Saturday, Jan. 3 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Chris Stephens, a landscape painter from Front ‘An Enlivened and Expanding Virginia,’ oil painting, by Barbara Heile Royal, will show a stark, six-foot abstract piece, called “Two Trees,” that breaks new ground on several fronts. “It is acrylic on Tyvek,*’ he said, “with the imagery, way of working and material all new.” Barbara Heile, a painter from Washington, Va., said she was reworking a small Virginia landscape into something bigger last fall when she was swept away by a campaign speech in Manassas by Barack Obama. “I was so inspired by the new spirit I felt in Virginia that 11 titled the painting, “An Enlivened and Expanding Virginia’,” she said. But one thing remains constant - Heile’s boldly colored and executed impressions of Rappahannock County landscapes. Bentonville artist Janet Brome sculpts multi-colored and fantastically imaginative figures from wire and screen. Her “Imago” figure is a three-foot, 3-D depiction of a butterfly emerging fronfi its cocoon. “I want to cele brate the moment when the butterfly emerges - finally,” she says. Joanne Levine, a photographer from Sperryville and Washington, D.C., usually produces realistic pictures, but in January she will show an abstract piece called “NewWave,” in electric shades of blue, green and aqua, that started out as a wall hanging in a restaurant. Gary Anthes, a color photographer from Castleton and Arlington, will show experimental works in black and white - but with small splashes of color. Benita Rauda Gowen, an artist from Flint Hill, will continue a new direction in acrylic painted paper, textured paper, fabric, yam and other materials in her trademark vivid colors. Making her collages begins as “play,” she said, “but eventually it gets to be work, and sometimes difficult, but always exhilarating.” Wayne Paige, a painter from Flint Hill, will show his drawing, “Rebirth of a Nation,” which represents and portends the transition of an idyllic and bucolic environment to a technological wasteland as portrayed by 0’s and l’s. It shows two standing pregnant figures, perplexed by their condition, pondering the eventual outcome. The gallery is located next to The Inn at Little Washington in Washington. January hours are Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information, visit the Web site at www.middlestreetgallery.org or call the gallery on weekends at 540675-3440. RAAC library program presents ‘Two Views of China’ By Sallik Morgan Special to the Rappahannock News The Rappahannock Association for the Art s'and the Community <RAAC> will feature a presentation entitled “Two Views of China” as part of its Friday at the Library series on Jan. 9 at 8 p.m. at the Rappahannock County library. Richard Reidinger and Norman Getsinger, Rappahannock residents who have been active in programs related to China over a number of years, will present their perspectives on China's rise -and its relationship to the new global order. Reidinger has been deeply involved with the World Bank program in China for the last 17 years and was decorated by the Chinese government in 2007 for his exemplary service in this regard. He will discuss his experiences and relate them to China’s unprecedented economic rise, its significance for world economic Friday night at the movies / ‘The Bucket List’ • • The Rappahannock Association for the A/ts and Community presents “The Bucket List” on Friday, Jan. 2 at 8 p.m. at The Theatre on Gay Street in Washington. Jack Nicholson, Morgan Freeman and Sean P. Hayes star in the PG-13 rated film which was directed by Rob Reiner. Cranky hospital designer Edward Cole (Jack Nicholson) finds himself terminally ill and in a hospital bed next to mechanic Carter Chambers (Morgan Freeman) with the same fate. , The unlikely pair decides to check off the items on their wish list known as The Bucket List before each kicks the bucket. They head across the world to jump out of planes, race cars, eat at the best restaurants and eventually become true friends. Admission is $6 for adults. The film runs 97 minutes. ^ s? development and the impact of the current economic slowdown. He also will try to convey a little of the feel of working in today’s China, in terms of both the modern urban areas and the countryside, and he will discuss a number of key issues facing China’s future development. Getsinger, an “old China hand” has had years of diplomatic assignments in China and East Asia and is associated with China studies at George Washington University. He will comment in particular on the international relations aspetts of China’s rise, potential changes in Chinese policy as a result of the world economic recession, and the outlook for U.S.-China relations in the 21st century. The public is invited to attend and participate in the discussion about China, and how its future may impact our own. The library is located on Route 211 near the Town of Washington. John Kiser’s booksigning There will be a booksigning on Saturday, Jan. 3 at 12 noon with Rappahannock’s John W. Kiser, author of “Commander of the Faithful: The Life and * Times of Emir Abd elKader - A Story of True Jihad” The booksigning will be at Borders in Warrenton. ‘Though the history of Emir Abd el-Kader is virtually unknown today in the United States, it wasn’t always the case. In 1883 The New York Times hailed him as “one of the few great men of the century.” During the previous 40 years Abd el-Kader had been a world figure, admired from the Great Plains to Moscow and Paris to Mecca: first as a chivalrous opponent of the French occupation of COMMANDER or 1111 FAITHFUL f hf /1/< /;mc* a* frnir li-J cl KjJ-:r Algena that began in 1830, later as a stoic prisoner who forced France to honor its pledge to grant him free passage to the Middle East after he had voluntarily laid down hiB arms in 1847. Exiled in Damascus, Abd el-Kader reached the summit of his fame by protecting thousands of Christians during a i Sian of Irm* jihad JOHN VV. KIM R rampage in Damascus in 1860. He was admired and even revered around the world for his moral authority,, broad inclusive intellect, diplomatic finesse and natural warrior abilities. But it was his moral courage in protecting innocent lives that won him the praise of President Abraham Lincoln, Queen Victoria, Pope Pius IX and Emir Shamil (another Muslim freedom fighter) and heads of state from all over Europe. For more information, call (540) 347-9412.