Rappahannock News, January 29, 2009

Sheriff gets two new muscle cars for chasing bandits By Stephen Dareing Rappahannock News Staff Writer Hazzard County Sheriff Rosco P. Coltrane never had it this good. Always chasin’ the General Lee - a beefed up 1969 Dodge Charger with a 440 under the hood - and the Duke boys with a miserly Plymouth. That was then. On Friday, Sheriff Connie Smith took delivery of two brand new 2009 Dodge Chargers - 5.7 Litre Hemi in the front - in Batman black, looking all muscle and without a shred of sympathy for lawbreakers. About the only thing they might not be able to catch are the stable of those classic Chargers Ben “Cooter" Jones keeps in his garage up in the hollow. I Asked about how he felt with the Sheriff’s new anti-crime, all business enforcement machines, Jones - somewhat reformed ‘gbod ol boy* (read his book) now a lawabiding Rappahannock celebrity - said, “This is a good thing.” The Sheriff and every last deputy just can’t help but to gush all over them. “They’re beautiful,” said Smith with a twinkle in her eyes, when asked what she thought of the new cars. The Chargers already are equipped with the new high frequency radios the county is switching over to, and that new car smell just makes you want to grab the keys and turn donuts out of the parking lot. The cars were actually less expensive than the other option - the frumpy, but reliable. Crown Victorias. Major Scott Jenkins was quick to point out that the county saved $1,200 per vehicle, and were budgeted replacements of older, high millage cars. That’s nice. What about the specs? The 5.7 Litre Hemi SXT model delivers 350 horsepower and does 0-60 in 5.6 seconds. Inside, the car looks like the Batmobile, loaded up with radios' and computers. But don't get the idea that these machines were costly. The Sheriffs office was able to purchase them through a state pool at $21,194 apiece. You can’t get that on the lot. See NEW CARS, Page A6 Photo courtesy Rapoahannocn County Snenffs Ott'ce CRIME FIGHTER: One of two new 2009 Dodge Chargers recently acquired by the Rappahannock County Sheriff s office is proudly on display in front of the county courthouse. 1 First snow of 2009 rr Rappahannock News Staff Photos Jan Ciatterbuck WINTER WONDERLAND: Top, pigeons take flight from the top of Judge Rayner Snead's old, red barn the day after two separate storms dumped a mixture of snow and ice in Rappahannock County this week. Above left. What more can we ask for. than blankets on our back and hay to eat? Odin, 18, a Clydesdale/Thoroughbred mix and Rally Joe Doc ( "Joey"). 18, a quarter horse enjoy their breakfast on a cold, icy morning at the Middleton Inn, Washington. Above right. Paul Baldwin, left, and son Tommy, of Washington try to get a head start on clearing the ice off the sidewalk at Paul and Cuci Baldwin's home. Foreclosures up in county, may continue to increase By Stephen Dareing Rappahannock News Staff Writer Foreclosures were up in Rappahannock County 450 per cent in 2008 over tfye previous year, according to court records. " In real numbers it means the county had four foreclosures in 2007 and 18 in 2008. Currently, there are 11 properties in foreclosure and for sale listed on RealtyTrac.com - a distressed real estate tracking site. Court sources say there are indications that foreclosures could continue to rise - many people come to them to ask questions about how to handle foreclosures without knowing that the court simply records them - and that these inquiries have picked up a little going into the new year. But there is also no sure way to predict the number of foreclosures, these sources said, except bv watching the news about unemployment and layoffs. Three of the properties - entered into foreclosure this month - would bring the total foreclosed properties since the end of 2007 to 21, or a 525 percent increase over the last 13 months. These numbers represent a ratio of one property in 622 in foreclosure, according to RealtyTrac, compared to one in 299 in Fairfax County or one ip 121 in Prince William County. Statewide, the higher percentages of foreclosures are in Northern Virginia down through Richmond and over to Virginia Beach. The western and southern half of the state has been much less impacted. These figures may not truly represent the extent of the impact the financial crisis is having on homeowners, however, as many are forced to sell at losses to avoid foreclosure. This is called “short selling" and many real estate agents nationally are capitalizing on this growing market segment. But some area real estate agents say they haven’t seen a surge of distressed properties and foreclosure sales in the county. In fact, they say business is starting to show signs of returning to normal. See HOMES, Page A6 Mini crime spree hits Rappahannock after long holiday lull By Stephen Dareing Rappahannock News Staff Writer After weeks oflittle or no action, this past week the Rappahannock County Sheriff's Office responded to a number of calls reporting crimes committed in the county. According to the Sheriffs Office they include: Drug arrest at high school Another student, this time a female, was arrested on Inauguration Day at Rappahannock County High School for possession of marijuana. Last year, the Rappahannock News reported that two males had been arrested for drug possession 4t the beginning of the school year. Rappahannock News P.O. Box 59 Washington, Va. 22747 (540) 675-3338 (540) 675-3088 (fax) : T“ Law enforcement officials confided that after those original reports were published in the paper, several students came forth with more information regarding drug use in school. Asked if these arrests indicate a deeper drug problem at the school in relation to previous years, school superintendent Dr. Bob Chappell said he didn’t know, but that School Resource Officer Deputy Tony Sisk has been “doing a good job.” Sisk could not be reached for comment. Theft A Toyota Corolla parked at The Link in Sperryville on Monday, Jan. 19 was broken into and a purse vyith credit and debit cards and cash was taken from the vehicle. There are no charges yet, however the credit cards were used in another jurisdiction where video footage captured the image of the person using the stolen cards, according to Sheriff Connie Smith. Any additional information regarding this crime can be report ed to the Sheriff at 675-5300. Breaking & Entering Lombardy’s Restaurant on Lee Highway in Amissvilie was broken into during the overnight hours between Thursday, Jan. 22 and Friday, Jan. 23. See CRIMES, Page A7 Four attorneys, 40 pages and four hours later, still no sewer ordinance By Stephen Dareing Rappahannock News Staff Wnter Enthusiasm for the details of the town of Washington's new wastewater system was noticeably diminished when it came to reviewing the new sewer ordinance line by line at Monday’s council work session. Apart from legal wrangling between Peter Luke, Commonwealth’s Attorney and attending as the representative of Rappahannock County government, Sharon Luke, real estate attorney, and town attorney John Bennett, the few residents who initially attended the meeting began to dwindle as perhaps those seeing no opportunity to berate the council or cheer at some rhetorical score against actually having to pay for a sewer system silently left one by one. V I This was just too much. As they left, council member John Sullivan' made a point of thanking them for attending. First there was the small glossary of words in the document that had to be defined in their legal sense. Words and phrases like “slug” and “properly shredded garbage.” Most of the ordinance didn't apply to any particular user in the towa, but still had to be debated anyway. Then there were the curious sections like: “It shall be unlawful for any person to construct and connect a building sewer to the Town's sewer without first obtaining permission...” That might have been a missed opportunity to reduce some of the project cost. There were large sections in the ordinance on the pretreatment of wastewater, permits, bio-chemical analysis and reporting requirements if, perhaps, someone wished to turn their home into an industrial chrome plating operation. Toward the end of the meeting, everyone seemed too tired to discuss the more relevant agenda item which was the deed of easement that would be required of every property .owner in town. So, it was continued. Again. This is the same meeting that started back on January 14. It will be the same meeting when it resumes next Wednesday (Feb. 4) at 1 p.m. See SEWER, Page A7 )

Local resident named to Dean’s List Amanda Miller of Washington. Va., recently was named to the Dean's List at the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg. Va.. for the fall 2008 semester In order to achieve Dean's Last status, a full-time degree-seeking undergraduate student must take at least 12 credit hours and earn a 3.6 Quality Point Average during the semester. The College of William and Man- is the second oldest institution of higher learning in the United States. HOW TO EASILY COMTACI^K^ Rappahannock The Rappahannock News s r -is 131st year as Racoahamock Courty s newspaper s* *eccn3 arc pnmary source o1 oca rews arc acherUsng - you "are ary ssory Peas or connects on sso- I -es o*ease et js «."c*w We wart to "ear Ton you. 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Koontz-Gorski engagement It is with great joy that Paul and Beverly Hvidding of Stanardsville. Va. announce the engagement of Beverly's daughter. Julie Ann Koontz to David Arthur Gorski. son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Gorski of Troy, Mich. Julie is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Carder of Sun City, Fla., Joan Tharpe and the late William W. Koontz. Sr. of Culpeper. She is the great-granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Latham. Sr. of Amissville. David is the grandson of Arthur Wickstrom and the late Elsie Johnson Wickstrom of Laurium. Mich., and Amelia Gorski and the late Mitchell Gorski of Windsor. Ontario. Canada. Julie is a graduate of Culpeper High School. She earned a Bachelor of Business Administration and Finance from James Madison University in 2002 and is employed with Neuberger Berman in New York City as a Marketing Mine Mdnturff b«s> Toth 4th Dan 3rd Dan 540-349-0632 Classes Begin January 7 Join Any Time NOW IS THE TIME TO GET THE BEST DEAL. 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We are all four ' adorable bundles, but we are not what we i may seem to you. You see our faces and our black-and-tan coats, our round, muscular ’ shapes and you think Rottweiler. Not so fast, * dog lover. We are. according to the experts * here, mixtures of Dachshund and Spaniel, it . We are just now forming our personalities, and don’t even have names yet. So come on 5 by and ask for the “Costumed Four.' f t 4 4 RAWL . * This past week two dogs were joined with new owners. * The Rappahannock Animal Welfare League is located in Amissville at 160 Weaver Road It can be reached seven days a week between 6 a m and 1 pm at '540 937-3263 Check out its Web site at www.rawldogs org Religious Notes Amissville Baptist Church is celebrating its Baptist Men s Day on Feb. 1 with guest speaker Dr. Jeff Ginn, executive director of the Southern Baptist Conservatives of Virginia. Prior to his position at the SBCY. 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The Upcoming Events section lists eients 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 e-mail to Jan Clatterbuck at jclatterbuck@ timespapers.com. 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@ timespap>ers.com or phone her at (540)351-1165. Jan. 29: RappCats RappCats will hold its annual election of a Board of Directors and officers on Thursday, Jan, 29 at the Rappahannock County Library at 7 p.m. For further information, call 987-8410 or go to www.RappCats.Org. Jan. 29-Feb. 21: Soccer Rappahannock Soccer Spring 2009 Registration is on-going. Please go to www.rappsoccer.com and register online, or pick up and mail your form at the Rappahannock Library, Rappahannock County Elementary School or the Post office. Email thirdracer@earthlink. com with any questions. Registration will run through Feb. 21. Scholarships are available. Jan. 31: Softball Area girls are invited to register for the Piedmont Softball Association's 2009 spring fastpitch softball season. All players are welcome, from beginners to advanced. Accepted will be girls bom from 1990 through 2003. Registration fees are $40 for girls playing on any teams 12 years old or younger, and $45 for older players; $5 discount for second and additional registrants from the same household. Scholarships are also available. Registrations will be held Saturday. Jan. 31 from 9 -11 a.m.. Wednesday. Feb. 4 from 5:30-7 p.m . and Saturday. Feb.7 from 9.-11 a.m. at Bill Payne Auction Gallery. Route 211 and Maddox Lane. Amissviile. further information, please call David and Donna Sheffield (937-5595) or email maun@bpauctions.com Visit www.rappnsws.com for more upcoming events Feb. 3: Meeting The Rappahannock County Democratic Committee will hold its monthly meeting on Tuesday. Feb. 3 at 7 p.m., at the Rappahannock County Library in the Jamieson Room. Doors open at 6:45 p.m.. Refreshments will be served. All are welcome. For more information call Ray Boc at 540-987-9706. Feb. 4: Free Clinic Rappahannock Free clinic is open on Feb. 4, and Feb. 18, March 4 and March 18 at the Rappahannock County ^ Health Department on Main Street in Washington. For more information call the Fauquier Free Clinic at 540-347-0394. Feb. 5: Housing Rappahannock Community Housing Partnership has completed a countywide survey of housing status and need. All are invited to the Rappahannock County Library on Feb. 5 at 7:30 p.m. to view the findings of the survey and contribute comments. A copy of the survey can be previewed at www.fauquierhousmg.org. Questions may be directed to the Fauquier Housing Corporation at 540-341-2805. Feb. 6: Dance There will be a Contra Dance and Potluck at The Link on Friday. Feb. 6 from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Attendants may enter a local charity in the drawing to receive the proceeds from the event. Tickets can be purchased in advance at $8 for adults and $4 for children. Tickets at the door will be $9 for adults and $6 children. Email rustybellhill@ gmail.com or call Kendra Hendren at 937-7818 Feb. 7: Book Barn On Saturday. Feb 7. the Book Barn will open its monthly Silent Auction. Offered this month are : 'Breakfast. Dinner and Tea. Viewed Classically. Poetically and Practically.' written in 1860 fa first edition), ft is a collection of recipes from exceptional housekeepers 1 and good cooks, and even has a poem in praise of haggis! Opening bid $100. Next is a Pictorial History of the American Indians.' 1956 edition, minimum bid $5. A Horizon History of Africa,' 1971, a large beautiful book, opens at $5. Finally, The MacMillan Encyclopedia of Earth Science.' two volumes. 1996 edition. Opening bid is $10 for the set. The barn is adjacent to the Rappahannock Library. All proceeds go to the library. Come to the Book Bam any Saturday from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. Sunday] 54(g987l94W bi»t TOO!!! italianSMeatball ausagew/Peppei this ad to receive $5 off any large Julie Whisler “I like coming up with new ideas, and I have been very fortunate because Fauquier Health lets me follow them through to completion. That’s very satisfying." - Julie Whisler A true champion for our children As a strategic services specialist, Julie Whisler not only works with the results from our patient satisfaction surveys, she also manages several components of our VIPeds children’s program. As a VIPeds committee member, Julie does a lot to brighten the spirits of our youngest patients. "We now provide small toys and colorful place mats lor our children’s meal tray program,’’ Julie explains. “For example, one place mat has a road and we provide little cars for them to drive around die place mat.” Julie also manages our teen Car Control Clinics; conducts hospital tours for children’s groups; and manages the annual VIPeds medical camp, which exposes children to interesting hands-on career activities. (Popular favorites among the kids include suturing chicken legs, typing their own blood, mixing expired medicines, and intubating mannequins.) "It’s always interesting to see things from a different perspective, and the children are so excited,” Julie says. "We have a preschool class that donates bears; they raise money, buy fabric, cut out shapes, then sew and stuff the bears. When they bring them in, they’re so proud. It’s adorable.’’ For more information about Fauquier Fiealth go to www.fauquierhealth.org or call Physician Referral & Community Link at 540.316.DOCS (3627) or referral (Ujfaqquierhealth.org FAUQUIER 3 HEALTH Be Yourself i Who do you turn to when you’re facing the toughest challenge in life? “\Vc never iin .tnned we woukl need h> spite " "Kir we m. dunktul im were there. Inni die kiitl \vntc in tlx phone iit 2 im to the nurse \vh > kv.utie like f nnik, yi ei were i1w-,i\n with ns." '"lou treated m\ nn to with such kindness uv! respect...warmth ,ukI simfotwion.. we w ill never ts*yet. .nr.er" i Hospice t 'hi Kiipeimi has heen a'oan e . a . i mj om : , .hem'. ropec t tor tonrmullv ill patient' and their tamilic' m ' :i|\per. l-ni..;ua-r. MiJivn, Orance <? Rappahannock Counnc' tor I' u ir>. mdihtmc .iit>t mdinc mei.1ic.ii care & emotional, practical i? cnet support Me 4Mc' • WWW Ik WR.ORG She’s not worried about the PLUMBING (leave that to us.) 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Editorial & Opinion -Bappaftannotfe J£eto8Established 1877 An Independent Newspaper Published Every Thursday •*» Arthur W. Arundel, Publisher Mary Ann Kuhn, Editor Peter W. Arundel, President Bill Walsh, Executive Editor Jan Clatterbuck, Office Manager/Editorial Assistant To Subscribe Phone (540) 675-3338 BY MAIL: $21 a year in Rappahannock County $27 a year elsewhere in the United States Back Copies: Recent 2 months, 50 cents Older copies to 1960. $5 (as available) Office: 249 Mam Street, Washington, Va. Mailing address: PO. Box 59 Washington, Va. 22747-0059 Telephone (540) 675-3338 Fax: (540) 675-3088 e-mail: mkuhn@timespapers.com Hours: 8:30 a m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday CAC Member, Audit Bureau of Circulations ~r'~ o.-. www.rappnews.com THURSDAY, JANUARY 29, 2009 Power to the People Two weeks ago, we used this space to encourage Dominion Virginia Power stockholders to put pressure on the company to abandon, at least for the near term, its plans to build a 500-kilovolt power line across the Piedmont. *Energy efficiency is the new buzzword, and if individuals and businesses sign on to President Obama’s Inauguration call for a new age of responsibility — and we think they will — the $1 billion or so that Dominion is getting ready to invest in the project could be a significant financial setback for those holding the utility’s stock. The Washington Post subsequently reported that regional electricity usage dropped two percent in 2008. Depending on with whom you talk, the drop reflects that energy conservation is gaining traction, or, more mundanely but no less effectively, that higher rates are putting the crunch on tightening budgets — and wasteful habits. Dominion credits — blames? — the drop in electricity usage on 2008’s mild winter and continues to claim that demands are growing, not diminishing. We suggested, two weeks ago, that new energy czar Carol Browner might have the authority to step into the debate, and, if the administration for which she works is serious about change, about global warming, about re-examining standard operating procedures and business as usual, she might consider whether Dominion needs to be reined in, and, if so, what tools she has with which to apply the brakes. Despite what you may believe about mass mailings, they are very effective. When House and Senate staffers are hit with the same message over and over, the issue they are addressing tends to blip louder on the radar. Conservation is back in the spotlight. Electricity usage is under the microscope both in homes and businesses. We have an energy czar with significant power. We are told that government officials who are inundated with messages get the message. Hmmm. Rappahannock has some 7,000 residents, Fauquier has 65,000 and the other counties affected by Dominion’s steel towers — Culpeper, Loudoun, Prince William — kick in a whole lot more. If you are interested, the Department of Energy receives mail at U S. Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Ave., SW, Washington, D.C., 20585. Emails can be sent to The.Secretary@hq.doe.gov . Letters to the editor The Rappahannock News welcomes Letters to the Editor from its readers as a forum for discussion of local public affairs subjects. WRITE Letters to the Editor, P.O. 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Call it a historic first, call it something many thought could never occur, at least not in their lifetimes. Call it the final vanquishing of the demon of racism that has plagued our nation since its founding. Some of us who were filled with high hopes and idealism back in 1968 (the first year I was eligible to vote), that worked for Eugene McCarthy or Robert Kennedy, only to see our hopes cruelly destroyed, could call it the end to “40 years of wandering in the wilderness.” I remember the Inauguration I attended, that of Lyndon B. Johnson in 1965, of standing there on a D.C. sidewalk and waving to the president as he went past. I remember the fall before, when I gave a speech supporting him in our mock election at Rappahannock County High School. (He won that election as decisively as he won the real one). The thought occurs to me that President Johnson deserves thanks and recognition for helping make possible the election of Barack Obama. His shepherding through the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and especially the Voting Rights Act of 1965, changed our nation, by putting an end to legal discrimination. His achievements often get overlooked, between the adulation for the Kennedys in the popular culture, and his association with an unpopular war. I will be upfront and state that I was not in the Obama camp initially. I avidly supported Hillary Clinton, then considered McCain based largely on his experience. But I became more impressed by the Obama campaign - and became totally dismayed by the negative campaign, the lack of anything inspiring, that seemed to mark the Republican efforts. But I am delighted that matters played out the way they did. Obama’s Inaugural address - words like “brilliant” and “inspiring” are not fully adequate. Now we all know he cannot wave a magic wand and solve all of our nation's problems. But he gave us something - hope. That we can overcome the problems we are facing, just like we have in the past. Franklin D. Roosevelt did that in his first Inaugural address. And who can forget how John F. Kennedy inspired us with his address, his call to “get America moving again?” His statement that “we are a nation of Christians and Muslims, Jews and Hindus-and nonbelievers” strikes a welcome chord. How nice to have a president who will not pander to the Religious Right, to the ilk of Pat Robertson and James Dobson. I understand that has not sat well with some. Neither did Thomas Jefferson when he was elected - a man who was considered a heretic or infidel by the “Religious Right” of his day. A song, “Jefferson and Liberty” appeared after his election with the line “no bigots with their holy laws will drench the streets and fields with blood.” Jefferson lived at a time when memories of this were fresh in the lives of many. There were Huguenots right here in Virginia whose ancestors had died in the massacre of St. Bartholomew’s night and the aftermath. And for that matter the Quakers hanged in Massachusetts Colony because the Puritan fathers did not consider them “genuine” Christians- a term I was dismayed to see used in a letter to the Rappahannock News in the Jan. 15 edition. One of Jefferson’s accomplishments that he was most proud of was authoring the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom. I would not be surprised at all if President Obama is familiar with some of Jefferson’s writings on the subject. Rappahannock schools were segregated when I grew up; the whole structure of Jim Crow was still in place. Like many of my generation I came to see it as w rong and unfair, even if it meant alienation from one’s own community. Or thinking you are the only one in your town or school who thinks that way. My mock election speech for Johnson contained no mention of civil rights. I was in contemporary parlance, a “closet liberal." And never in my wildest dreams did I think I would one day be sitting and composing a piece celebrating the election of our first African American president. The only other event comparable in terms of the feeling of elation and plain simple feeling good, feeling proud of one's state, was in 1989 on the election night that saw Doug Wilder elected governor of Virginia. Virginia, the state of “massive resistance" and school closings to thwart integration, where the poll tax was a weapon employed to suppress voter participation not just by blacks but by anyone that might not be in favor of the Byrd Machine. Our country and our state*, and our people, have come a long way since 1964 when I was a senior at Rappahannock County High getting my first involvement in the civic process. Truly, the election of 2008 marked a revolution, a peaceful, orderly one, and January 20, 2009 marks a day w’hen the words of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution took one giant, irreversible step toward fulfillment. I am a 1965 graduate* of Rappahannock County High School and proud native of Gid Brown Hollow. I still regard Rappahannock as my home, despite residing for many years in the shadow of Monticello. Patrick Alther Charlottesville ‘Here’s to the man who gives us hope’ The Inauguration last Tuesday 1 ' was truly a historic moment and I was happy to experience it despite the cold and the incredible crowds. Lots of old, young, black and white people were there to cherish the moment. I hung out with my nephew who is in medical school there. He is 6’6’ tall and he was wearing a crazy hat so I could find him. We met at the base of the Washington Monument near the flags and even though he was 15 feet away from me, it took us about 20 minutes and 10 text messages to find each other. Cell phone service did not work, except for texting. I had been to another gathering on the mall 40 years before as a college student when I drove down from Providence, Rhode Island with some friends in a U-Haul truck and a three dimensional petition against the Vietnam War. I was happy this time to be celebrating Obama’s Inauguration. Here’s to the man who gives us hope and will bring out the best in this country, as well as each and every one of us. Obama said it best of course when he stated: “If you think about the journey that this country has made, then it can't help but stir your heart.” Philip C. Strange Viewtown Down Memory Lane From Back Issues of the Rappahannock News " '' — ' — ' . ' 1^.1.. !■■■■. ■ 11 I , - — - 40 YEARS AGO , February 6,1969 Miss Carter Moffett of Washington, Va., was a delegate to the Virginia Mid-Winter Conference of 4-H All Stars which was held the past weekend in Natural Bridge. A 4-H All Star is an outstanding 4-H’er at least 15 years old with three or more years of active club work. Carter is the daughter of Judge and Mrs. W. F. Moffett, Jr. June Jordan who is the proprietor of Fodderstack Pottery in Washington, Va. will leave today for Pensacola, Fla., where she will teach for the remainder of the school year. She will instruct classes in pottery making at the University of West Florida. 25 YEARS AGO January 26,1984 The crowd at the counter at* the Lombrady Lunch Room has noticed a change since the Shepherds took over their favorite restaurant’s management in September. “Shep” and Mae Shepherd ran the Texaco station and grocery store at the comer of routes 229 and 211 for two years. Now they’ve taken on the skillets and spatulas. And a lot of compliments have gone to the chefs. E. Franklin Warner, a native of Rappahannock County and student at the old Scrabble School, retired on January 5 after more than 30 years of federal service. For the past 20 years Mr. Warner was assigned to the President’s Office of Management and Budget where he served six presidents. At the time of his retirement, he was a senior program and budg et analyst on agricultural programs in the natural resources division. Although President Reagan himself did not attend the ceremonies, a member of this staff presented Mr. Warner with a personal note from him and Mrs. Reagan and a pair of gold cuff links bearing the presidential seal on his behalf. 10 YEARS AGO January 27, 1999 A new physician -all of six feet four inches tall-recently joined the staff at the Rappahannock Medical Center following the retirement of Dr. Warner Krebser in July. His name is Dr. John McCue, but everyone calls him Jack. “It’s an old Irish Catholic habit of calling John, Jack, “he said. McCue, 43, also works as an Emergency Room doc-tor at the Fauquier Hospital, a job he has had since 1994. Compiled by Jan Clatterbuek

Commentary & Opinion _ \ ‘I really began to appreciate Ms. Clatterbuck’s openness and honesty’ T read with interest the -IfLetter to the Editor that Jan Clatterbuck wrote in the Jan. 22 edition of the Rappahannock News entitled, “An assignment that changed my life.” When I read the article the first time through, I had to do a double take, because I thought perhaps I was reading a letter dated for January 1949, rather than January 2009. So, I reread the article and thought I needed to write a brief response. After some reflection, I really began to appreciate Ms. Clatterbuck’s openness and honesty concerning how the opportunity to attend the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Observance, for the first time in the 18-year history of the program in the county, affected her in such a positive way. Certainly, our aim each year is to educate, enlighten and inspire the community to strive toward the ideals that Rev. Dr. King lived, fought and died for; equality, justice, peace, community service, social activism, and faith; not just for people of color, but for all people. It certainly appears that there was a tremendous breakthrough for Ms. Clatterbuck, “a defining moment” as the newly inaugurated leader of these United States of America, President Barack Obama has stated in many of his speeches. I want to inteiject here that the headline for last week stated that Dr. King’s dream has been “fulfilled.” Quite the contrary. While the election of the first African American to the highest office in our country is history-making and certainly a grand achievement, the work to truly fulfill Dr. King’s dream of a “beloved community” continues, in particular where inequities in education, economics, and other critical areas of society still exists. The experience that Ms. Clatterbuck described creat)ed an opportunity to step / outside of one's “comfort zone.” This is always a first step when real change occurs. While I am Encouraged to know that Ms.. Clatterbuck is looking forward to next year’s celebration, I would, however, encourage her, and others who may have similar feelings, to find other ways throughout the year to celebrate the diversity of our country and our community, that will in turn, strengthen all of us. Thank you Ms. Clatterbuck for opening a dialogue; albeit a bittersweet beginning that needs to be continued and nurtured. Last, but not least, I want to thank the Rappahannock News and Ms. Clatterbuck for their coverage of the MLK Birthday Celebration. As the Program Director, I appreciate the picture and article that included the names of the students who were awarded top prizes in the MLK Essay Competition 2009. Congratulations to the winners and thanks to all of the essay entrants and program participants for a fine job. Thanks too. to Wendy Weinberg, proprietor of The Theatre, as well our elected officials for the Town of Washington and Rappahannock County who were in attendance. There was one omission that should be- included with the program participants; that is a special thank you to Mike Nelms, a former member of the Super Bowl champions, Washington Redskins, who announced the essay contest winners during the program. His special guest appearance, on a volunteer basis, is highly appreciated and I think too, an added treat for the youth and “youthful” attending the program. Nan Butler Roberts Lignum, Va. (Originally of Sperryville) ‘A community of equals, stands to achieve’ Last week’s article about the Martin Luther King Day celebration by Jan Clatterbuck was exceptional, undoubtedly jolted a lot of folks (hopefully in a good way) and likely took a good deal of courage on the part of the author. 1 think she is to be congratulated for recognizing a wrong and taking a big. first step in the right direction. It is never, ever easy to admit a mistake. It's much more difficult when you do it in a public forum (newspaper), noting you've been wrong and may well have been inconsiderate toward others for most of your life. Let’s hope that one person’s action in realizing and correcting discriminative behavior will inspire others to do the same. A community of equals stands to achieve. One that is mean-spirited and divided, can not. K. M. Christie Sperryville “This is a Christian nation’ I must take issue with some of the statements in Tim Pagano’s letter to the editor in the Jan. 22 edition of the Rappahannock News. I have found throughout the years that most people who throw around the term “bigot” have no idea what the definition of the word really is. 1 suggest everyone look it up. How is it that Mr. Pagano thinks he can impose his position of intolerance toward conservative Christian belief structure and call it a call to tolerance? After our trip to the dictionary. we now know this would be the place to inject the word bigot. The word “pagan” is not an epithet, as he would suggest. It is in fact a word that has a meaning that a good number of people use to describe themselves. Again, I suggest everyone look it up. In fact, why doesn’t everyone take a minute, get on the Internet and do a simple search “gaia wicca pagan." Take a few minutes to read what comes up on the screen. Maybe then we can have an intelligent discussion of what’s going on in our own county. Mr. Pagano claims “the truth, as the founders of all the world’s great religions recognize, is not the province of one and only one.” This statement is absolutely igno rant. (This is not an insult, it is an adjective). Truth, by definition, is exclusionary. There is only one truth, or there is no truth. Christianity and Judaism and Islam all assert there is only one truth. Jesus Christ Himself told us He is the way and the light. No one gets to the Father but through Him. In case you hadn't noticed, that IS an exclusionary statement. I would say it is also an inclusive statement. Jesus says ALL are welcome to come, believe and be saved. It is also the very basis of the Christian religion. If a man says there is more than one way to salvation. he is by definition contradicting the very root of Christianity and therefore cannot call himself a Christian. This nation was founded on the belief in God Almighty. I know this is difficult for many to stand up and say these days. It is not difficult for me. This is a Christian nation. An overwhelming percentage (I've seen it quoted at 86 percent) of Americans identify themselves as Christian. What is sad is that the American people have bought into the bill of goods that says in order for us to be seen as tolerant, we must sacrifice our convictions and give equality to that which contradicts our core beliefs. This is patently wrong. I am tolerant. I have no problem with your believing whatever you wish to believe. 1 do not think any less of you as a human being. That is what tolerance is. Tolerance does not mean I have to agree that your beliefs are on an equal basis with mine. That would be to ask me to give up my belief in order for me to be tolerant of yours. That request is, by definition, intolerance. Mr. Pagano’s letter last week calls for tolerance, yet it was one of the most intolerant letters I’ve ever read. Carl Ebom Scrabble New Rappahannock Benevolent Fund helps those in need The Rappahannock Benevolent Fund has been established to serve the needy of Rappahannock County. The primary funding comes through an anonymous grant which willhe repeated as matching amounts are raised. An initial December 2008 grant of $15,000 will be repeated this March if $7,500 of match is found. The expectation is for this cycle to be repeated in the future. Trinity Episcopal Church (a tax exempt organization t has agreed to be the receiving and dispensing agent, but all moneys given to the fund will be kept in a separate account at Rappahannock National Bank. No administrative expenses are expected, therefore ALL contributions will go to those in need. The fund welcomes The Forum Rev. Jennings Hobson III referrals from all the churches and service agencies of the county, including fire, rescue, and police. There is a form available to make such referrals. An executive committee of five persons will make the decisions for dispersals. Grants of up to $400 may be made fairly quickly, involving at least two of the five members. Grants above $400 and/or with special circumstances will require three signatures. Funds will normally be payable to vendors and not to the recipients of the services. The fund seeks to meet emergencies in the basic areas of heat, electricity, food, and rent, but is open to other possibilities as they arise. Practical Beekeeping fOI BEE-GINNERSThe Northern Virginia Beekeepers Association 2009 Spring Course for all those interested in honeybees Taught by The Northern Virginia Beekeeping Teachers Consortium Eastern Agricultural / - Society Master Beekeepers \ Registration & Reception Sunday, Feb. 8th, 2-4pm $85 per person or family Children 9 & up with instructors approval includes texts and handouts plus a Mentor and Membership m the Northern Piedmont Beekeepers Association Tuesday classes 7-9pm Feb. lOth-April 1st Verdun Adventure Bound, Rt 229 North of Rixeyville Field Day with bees on Saturday in late March or early Apnl, weather pennittin& For more information call Bob at 540.937.6026 or Ann 540.3644660 NOTICE OF INTENT TO APPOINT CIVIL WAR SESQIIICENTENNIAL COMMISSION COUNTY OF RAPPAHANNOCK The Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors is soliciting applicants to fill volunteer positions on the Rappahannock County Civil War Sesquicentennial Commission. The Commission will be charged w ith planning for commemoration of the upcoming sesquicentennial by proposing local activities and coordinating with the State Commission overseeing the commemoration. Appointees must be residents of Rappahannock County and be interested in events surrounding the Civil War. It is not known at this juncture how much time volunteers will necessarily commit to this effort. Reasonable support in terms of office supplies and the like will be provided by the County. If you are interested in this position, please contact your representative on the Board of Supervisors or call the County Administrator’s Office ?i 675-5330 for more information. Robert P Anderson Stonewall-Hawthorne 987-8206 Ronald L. Frazier Jackson 937-5986 Roger A. Welch Wakefield S Bryant Lee Hampton FdwardD Was land Piedmont 675-3686 675-3178 987 9252 In the ethos of the matching funds system the grantors want to foster the development of new sources of money for the needy. Therefore existing programs and funding levels, such as our churches already have, will not be used for match. Direct contributions to the fund will count, as well as any new level of giving to churches or other agencies for use in the county that did not exist before. There is a form to document gifts that are new, but not given directly to the fund. Examples would include a special church offering to meet a given need, or various in kind gifts for these purposes to any agency. The fund designers also want to reach beyond the simple meeting of emergency needs. This effort hopes to encourage the concept of pass it on' whereby those who are helped help others as they are able. As well we hope to assist folks as appropriate in improv ing their planning and decision process to avoid future crises where possible. We will try to take advantage of any opportunity to meet two needs at once, by hiring one person in need to assist another, e.g.. supplying wood for heating or making an emergency repair. There will be a general meeting of all those interest ed in this adventure each second Wednesday at noon at Washington Baptist Church. Bring a brown bag lunch and join in discussion of the progress and experience of the fund. The executive committee is : The Rev. Jenks Hobson (675- 3716), the Rev. Jon Heddleston <9879101), the Rev. Phil Bailey (675-3336), Sharon Pyne (675- 3313). and Doug Schiffman (987- 8299). Please contact any of them for referrals and/or questions and ideas. The mailing address is c/o Trinity Episcopal Church, PO Box 299, Washington, VA 22747. Fresh, Hot Live Music at the Abbey! Enjoy live local music at the Stonewall Abbey Cafe and Gift Shoppe 44 Mam Street^perrvville. VA. 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Where buds have been killed, twig and branch dteback is also evident. Symptoms of winter drying are generally most pronounced on the windward side of the plant or die side, which receives the greatest amount of sun. usually, the south or southwest side Selecting hardy plant species and planting sites will minimize this problem. Also ensunng evergreens are well watered m the late fall is helpful in preventing this disorder. For more information or to schedule an appointment for a complimentary consultation with me, call 877-BARTLETT today, or e-mail me at wood@bartlett.com. BARTLETT TREE EXPERTS New cars From Page A1 The replacements were necessary as once the cars get up to 150,000 miles, due to the heavy use, they begin to break down. Only recently a deputy was responding to a burglary in progress when his high mileage car just quit and coasted off the road. “Luckily,” said Jenkins, “we had another car respond” to that call. The two cars are also equipped with ‘deer racks’ up front - as are all the other RCSO vehicles - as several cars have been heavily damaged by deer strikes in recent months. Besides, the racks on the new cars just make them look even badder. You wouldn’t want either one of them tailing you if you’ve been naughty. Warren Memorial Hospital WELCOMES Dr. Dammoju completed her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at I loward University Hospital, and is a graduate of the lawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Pondicherry, India. Dr. Dammoju is accepting new patients. For an appointment, call 540-636-0550 Warren Memorial Hospital Financial Problems? Bankruptcy May Help! • Too Many Bills • Harassing Phone Calls • Collection Suits • Auto Repossession • Wage Garnishments • Home Foreclosures We are a debt relief agency. We help vr* people file for bankruptcy relief under the bankruptcy code. Earl J. 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He did note, however, that about 65 percent of the properties on the market nationwide were “distressed properties” or properties in or near foreclosure. In Sperryville, Martin Woodard of Roy Wheeler Realty Company, said he hadn’t dealt with any foreclosure properties either. Martin said he thought there were about a “dozen or so” but that these properties typically weren’t in the more desirable categories. Denise Chandler of Country Places Realty has also seen an increase in interest. Chandler said she is “getting business from her Web site, and is seeing good purchasers,” interested in property in Rappahannock. A look at RealtyTrac. com confirms Woodard’s estimate which lists 11 properties currently in foreclosure and up for sale. Mike Leake, president & CEO of Rappahannock National Bank asked how many properties his bank had foreclosed on responded with a blunt “zero.” “We don’t have any foreclosures in Rappahannock County,” he said. Most of the mortgages on the foreclosed properties in the county w*ere held by well-known financial institutions which included GMAC Mortgage, CitiMortgage, FANNIE MAE, Wachovia and Deutsche Bank. One of the local offices of a foreclosed property mortgage holder - American General Financial Services in Culpeper - refused to answer inquiries into the number of foreclosures they handled last year and whether they were trending up or down. Deutsche Bank held five foreclosed properties, the highest of any single lender in the county. As with much about the mortgage busi [ HAPPY TRAILS« L WESTERN WEAR ± Bealeton Village Center US 17 & Rt 28 540-439-1395 GOING OUT OF BUSINESS SALE Come in soon for the best selection. All display fixtures and furnishings are for sale too. We have enjoyed your patronage and, in many cases, your friendship for years. With mixed emotions, we are determined to retire but have not been able to find someone to continue the business for you Sony. 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Sewer From Page A1 s This continued part of the meeting might be worth attending as Peter Luke raised the point that the town wouldn’t be able to require property owner* to decommission their septic fields without remuneration to which Fawn Evenson said the town would have to invoke eminent domain which could be a first in the history of municipal government. Bennett said that would not happen, but that the loan from the Department of Environmental Quality required the decommissioning and that the return would be more space to build on. But, of course, there is a very strict growth policy in town. Except when it comes to fee sewer financial model. Throughout all of this another attorney, David Warrington representing the Inn at Little Washington, sat silently taking notes. After three and a half hours, the council came to the second agenda item: Proposals from Country Water to cap and remove Crimes Prom Page A1 The front window was broken to gain entry and a cash register containing cash was taken from the restaurant. The Sheriff’s Office has suspects but no arrests have been made. Larceny Late in the afternoon on Friday, Jan. 23, a woman in the Kramer Building on Gay Street in Washington had her wallet purse stolen. Deputy Robbie Fincham responded to the call and found the woman’s purse in the upstairs men’s restroom. The wallet was missing $122 in cash. The woman stated that there were two males and two females speaking loudly and “carrying on” in the upstairs foyer after she noticed her wallet missing. She said she asked the two females if they had taken her wallet, but they denied taking it. Thereafter the group got into a gray Tbyota 4-Runner and “sped off.” She was unable to get the license tag Inspiring Tfiwgilt& by Randy Minter ANTICIPATING THE INEVITABLE When many of us are bom procrastinators, death hardly rewards such behav ior. That is why funeral pre-arrangement is so important By planning ahead, an individual can select funeral arrangements and spare loved ones from having to make many decisions during a difficult and stressful time. It allows the family to grieve without worrying about wtHK die funeral will be held, what type of committal the deceased would have preferred, and who should officiate the services, among other important matters. It also allows an individual to lock in current prices for services and merchandise that may not be needed for years, thereby protecting the purchaser from inflationary increases. Most importantly, prearrangement helps ensure that an Individual’s wishes will be honored. As most people plan ahead for important events, pre-planning the commemoration of ones' death is now considered prudent. Those left behind will be spared the difficult task of dealing with funeral or cremation details. Also, preplanning allows an individual to determine the specifics regarding how they will be remembered. To learn more about pre-planning, contact, MOSER FUNERAL HOME at (540) 347-3431. We will anange an initial, confidential Meeting when we will answer your nuesbona, and discuss your options. We *re conveniently located at 233 Broadview Ave.. Warrenton. We look forward to discussing pre-need planking with yon Death is not extinguishing the light, it m putting out the lamp became the dawn has come” 3«r -SRRabaukinathTegora an old six-inch water main. The item should have read: “Do we pay Steve Critzer to tell us how to fix the problem or notr Critzer - former council member, town property owner and Mr. Pipe Fixer for the past two decades at least - seems to be the only person alive who knows where the pipes are. Asked by the Rappahannock News if the repairs could prevent either shutting off the water to the whole town or a catastrophic draining of the reservoir should the old main be breached during construction, town utility consultant, Don Hearl of ESS, said, Tm not prepared to say.” Council member Sullivan tried to get the council to agree to the $38,000 estimated repair cost saying in essence that it was worth it citing costs to the town could be much greater if they took no action. The council talked about this and then took no action. The item was continued until the next continuance of the meeting. In the mean time, it was unclear whether or not Critzer was going to be asked to come and figure the whole thing out. number. Those with information, or who may have been near the Kramer Building last Friday between 3-5 p.m., please contact the Sheriff at 675-5300. Assault and Battery On Saturday, Jan. 24 the RCSO received a call from Randy Lynn Smoot, 38, of Washington alleging that Leslie Jones, 40, also of Washington, had destroyed his phone and broken a lamp. In a second call from Mr. Smoot, he claimed that Ms. Jones ran him out of the house. After arriving on the scene, Ms.Jones claimed that ' Mr. Smoot had hit her. Both were arrested and charged with assault and battery. Town and County meetings • The Town of Washington voted to continue its continued meeting from Jan. 26 to Wednesday, Feb. 4, at 1 p.m., at Town Hall to review the revised draft sewer ordinance, to consider water system upgrade proposals from Country Water Systems, and to consider any other matters that may come up. • On Monday, Feb. 2 the Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors will meet at a 2 p.m. session and again at 7 p.m. for a public hearing on rezoning. Both meetings will be at the Rappahannock County courthouse on Gay Street. Topics on the 2 p.m. agenda include updates on the 800 mHz radio system, Scrabble School and the landfill closure project. • On Thursday, Feb. 5 the Rappahannock County Water and Sewer Authority will meet at 7:30 p.m. at the Rappahannock County courthouse on Gay Street. Mmm RAPPAHANNOCK RENTALS Cedar Cottage Historic, comftirtahle ami convenient 3 hdr, 3 hth home for rent near Woodville. 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MLS#RP6888318 $1,250,000 call Sam Snead 540-987-9336 SAM SNEAD T Contact Sam Snead 540-660-5512 437-A South Royal Avenue • Front Royal, VA 22630 540-635-9808 • Visit our web site at www.samsneadrealty.com RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY BRICK CAPE COD on 22+ acres of rolling field with mountain backdrop near Huntly, VA. House features open floor plan, screened porch off Kitchen, 2BR on first floor, 2 BR on 2nd floor, hardwood floors & full basement. Great buy at $595,000 "THE BEST COUNTRY STORE" on 1.19 acres in historic Laurel Mills! Rental apartment above store, new gas tanks and loyal patrons make this an attractive buy at S349,500! THINKING ABOUT COUNTRY PROPERTIES? GIVE US A CALL! % APPAHANNOCK EAL ESTATE ESOURCES Li-_ *3_ BUTCH ZINDEL, BROKER, GRI, ABR RUTH PURNELL, REALTOR butch@rapprealestate.com ruthpumell@yahoo.com Buyer representation since 1989 B RappahaniKxkRealEstateResources.com • 540.675.1190 a All excellent investment parcel of 32 acres. 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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 r 001 - * Rentals — Apartment* 1 rm etfieiency apt, separate bath/ kit, Amissville. $600/mo “ inclds utils. 540-229-2470 FLETCHER RENTAL PROPERTIES 292 Broadview Ave 540-347-7055 * 1 bdr efficiency apts in Town of Warrenton @ $550-$600 per mo. Utilities included Owner/Agent All homes owned A managed by us Rappahannock Co., close to Boston P.O. Small charming efficiency Lovely views for creative work. No pets $550/mo. includas utils. 540-547-4465 Remington, furnished 2BR. closets, art wall hangings throughout, stock kit.. partial utils, down town conveniences $950/mo 540-439-3259 Remington, VA 1BR apt. $650/mo plus water. Rets/ erdt chck req d. 540-439-7040 Warrenton-peaceful mtn side 1BR. pvl ent. w d. 3mi to town. 7mi to 66 $850- mo, no smkg pets Dep & refs. (5401347-0073 Washington, VA. Lg 1BR 1 BA m! full Kit. W D. Super Nice Reserved prking sp $695 540-675-3843 3BR, 2BA, remodeled. 2 decks outbidg 6 acs. 1 mi from Sperryville $1275 month (540)825 1 640 4BR. 2BA, From $199/mo! Foreclosure. $22K! Stop renting1 Listings 800 720/1316, X2136 Aldie: Guest house $950 mo all until incl Avail Now Deposit & references req d. (703)327 6483 BEALETON New, luxury Condos 1&2 BR available, W'D incld, Starting at: $900 mo. (540)439-9846 WWW. WaverlyStation Condos.com Boston- nice 3br 2ba Rancher w updated kit & wood burning stove. Lrg pnv lot & storage garg $ 1 000 mo. 804 747-3499 Middieburg, 4B/R, 1 BA refurbished, enclosed back porch and screened front porch Large garden area $1,200 MO Reply PO Bo« 868. Marshall. 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All inventory, equipment & supplies included Excellent local & tourist business. 30 yrs of success Financial records & owner financing available to quaified buyer. $1,250.000.00 R.O. Bridges Broker (540)987-8781 Rappahannock County 40 acres, protected by easements, and surrounded by large farms also in protected easements Well, installed drain field, pond and wooded also some mountain land. $950,000 R.O. Bridges Owner/ Broker 941-706-2518 224 Firewood V ' J AAA Firewood, 100% seasoned oak $150' cord FREE delivery. Leaf stump removal. 540-547-4257 Seasoned hardwood, $135 cord. 2 cord minimum Other woods ava111able 540-9878796 \ ooe Hay; Straw & Feed V_ J Good Quality hay. square & round bales Bealeton. Va 540-439-8127 /248 V_ Lawn/Garden Equipment J Ready for your spring garden? 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Learn how to encourage wildlife, provide habitats Bv Marshall Jones Special to the Rappahannock News In the depth of winter, gardeners have a treasured ritual - poring over seed catalogs, dreaming of the spring day when ice and frozen ground give way to tillable earth and sprouted seedlings, anticipating the joy of flowers and food to follow. That same ground also harbors the potential of the natural abundance which makes Virginia such a special place. But nature needs our help, now more than ever. For those who want to learn more about encouraging wildlife and their habitats on their land, another winter ritual is approaching - the annual Wildlife Habitat Open House at the Rappahannock County High School on Saturday, Feb. 7. from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with an outdoor nature walk to follow. Sponsored by the Rappahannock League for Environmental Protection and the Piedmont Environmental Council, the Wildlife Habitat Open House is an opportunity for one-stop shopping for information from 20 federal. state, and private conservation organizations, with displays, books, literature, and expert advice. In addition, there will be special presentations about native species, habitat projects, and invasive species. Children of all ages will have their own programs. including nature-related crafts and assembling bluebird boxes. Based on last year’s experience. more than 400 persons are expected to participate from Rappahannock. Fauquier, Culpeper, Loudoun, Clarke, Prince William, Fairfax, Madison and Greene counties. The special presentations start at 10:30 a.m. with "Bluebird Basics - Attracting and Keeping Bluebirds in Your Yard." Anne Little, president of the Virginia Bluebird Society, will explain how to attract bluebirds and other cavity-nesting birds and provide a productive Photos by Thomas Barnes, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Robin with berries habitat to sustain them. Next will be a joint presentation by Sergio Harding of the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries, Mary Elfner of the National Audubon Society, and Maggi MacQuilliam of the Piedmont Environmental Council. They will cover “Managing Land in the Piedmont of Virginia for the Benefit of Birds and Other Wildlife” and State Acres For Wildlife Enhancement (SAFE) program. For those interested in native plants, Lou Verner of the Department of Game and Inland Fisheries will speak on “Conservation Landscaping - Why Going Native Makes Dollars and Sense.” He will address integrating native plants and wildlife habitat into our human landscape, while reducing the need for consumption of fertilizers, pesticides, water and fossil fuels. Prioritizing and planning habitat needs will be the subject of the talk “Habitat Triage: Assessing Your Habitat Areas and Prioritizing Responses,” by Adam Downing of the Virginia Cooperative Extension Service. He will address common habitat problems, solutions, and ways to develop a habitat plan. In “Invasives Are Eating Your At a Glance • What: Wildlife Habitat Open House • When: Saturday, Feb. 7, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. • Where: Rappahannock County High School • Sponsors: Piedmont Environmental Council and Rappahannock League for Environmental Protection Lunch!” James Akerson of Shenandoah National Park will focus on invasive insects, diseases, and plants that impact our lives and the livelihoods of native species. He will identify invaders and ways to help stop the ongoing invasion. Afterwards, Virginia Master Naturalist and Master Gardener Jack Price will lead a winter wildlife walk on nearby private property with a rich mixture of habitats. Other participating organizations include the American Bird Conservancy, American Chestnut Foundation, Culpeper Soil and Water Conservation District, Four Bluebird with bird house County Master Gardeners, Old Rag Master Naturalists, Rappahannock County Conservation Alliance, Rappahannock Friends and Lovers of our Watershed, Rappahannock County Environmental Club, Shenandoah National Park Association, Smithsonian/ National Zoo’s Conservation and Research Center, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, Virginia Department of Conserva tion and Recreation. Virginia Department of Forestry, Virginia Native Plant Society, and Rappahannock County High School. For more information, contact RLEP hoard member Marshall Jones at 540-987-3105, marshall. jones@mindspring.com'; RLEP executive director Pam Owen at 540-317-1449, Biodiversity@RLEP. org; or see the RLEP Web site at www.RLEP.org. AMERICAN CHEESES o t f»» •r,*T fti 4 a r ft** ‘*(m t»ov ** r.** *** x fib n c i . a * k. w o l r Clark Wolf Food expert presents book — ‘American Cheeses’ By Laira Overstreet Special to the Rappahannock News ('heese lovers, here’s your chance to learn about the best in American cheese from Clark Wolf, one of the most respected authorities in America's gourmet foods and restaurant industries. In his newly-released book “American Cheeses,” Wolf "sets down a milestone for our national cheese heritage— a compendium of the many world-class cheeses crafted painstakingly in the USA, illustrated with more than 60 extraordinary black and white photographs by Scott Mitchell,” according to the publisher Simon & Shuster. Spend a romantic Valentine's Day with those who share vour love of the finer things in life at this presentation and I look-signing on Feb. 14 from 2 to 4 p.m., at R. H. Ballard Art. Rug & Home on Main Street in Washington. The heart of"American Cheeses” is both a practicum on American cheese and a delectable road trip across the United States, organized by cheese-making region. Traveling extensively, Wolf lectures and gives seminars to chefs’ associations, food professionals, cooking and food service students and industry groups from California to Paris. He is a contributing authority to Food Arts magazine, has written a regular cuisine and culture commentary column for Forbes magazine, appeared on CNN, the Food Network, as a regular contributor on CNBC’s “The Real Story,” and was the Cheese Wizard on AOCs website “Thrive.” Located just steps away from the world-renowned Inn at Little Washington, the Ballard shop and gallery has been heralded by the editors of Southern Living magazine as one of the Top 50 Shops in the South.” "We are privileged to be among the first destinations in the Mid-Atlantic region to host Clark Wolf as he introduces his new book ‘American Cheeses’ across the country” said Robert and Joan Ballard. Joining Wolf as he discusses the best in regional, artisan and farmhouse cheeses will be artisan vintner Bill Gadino, owner of Gadino Cellars, located just outside Washington. Gadino will host a tasting of his award-winning wines, offering guests the opportunity to create their own pairings with a selection of the finest cheeses in the region. The experience will be made even richer with the presentation of homemade chutneys by Nevill Turner, owner of Virginia Chutney Company, recommended by renowned New York Times writer Marian Burros in her annual holiday gift guide, and also located in Washington. / New ‘Plant a Row5 program takes root By Hal Hunter SpeciaJ to the Rappahannock News Last Saturday, the headline in The Washington Post was, “Downturn Accelerates As It Circles The Globe: Economies Worse Off Than Predicted Just Weeks Ago.” Another headline: “A Fresh Look At How Best To Get Food To 35 Million ” Rappahannock County is not immune to the economic downturn or to the resulting hunger. “Plant a Row for the Hungry,” a new program in Rappahannock County, is one answer. Simply put, if you plant a garden, plant some extra for those in need. So far some 38 gardeners and volunteers have joined in this effort. The idea has blossomed into a potential food bank for Rappahannock - a proposal for one is up for consideration at the Board of Supervisors’ meeting Feb. 2. USDA estimates that one in 10 U.S. households experiences hunger or the risk of hunger. Many frequently skip meals or eat too little, sometimes going without food for an entire day. The USDA estimate translates to about 700 Rappahannock residents have substandard diets, or must resort to seeking emergency food, because they cannot always afford the food they need. The number 700 is confirmed by estimates that 10 percent of residents in our region are at or below the poverty level. And these statistics don’t reflect the current economic crisis. Sharon Pyne, Social Services, is aware of 200 needy families. Shop With a Deputy program knows 100. The churches know others, as do the county fire and rescue units. Also, Jim Blubaugh, president of the Rappahannock Lions Club, says that when the Lions collect names of needy families from these sources, there is little overlap across the lists. Given this evidence, the number 700 doesn’t seem so high. Whatever it is, it will get higher. Here’s how the Plant a Row program will work: We’re looking for fruits, vegetables and herbs. Vegetables could include PLANTING FOR HUNGRY: Heirloom tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, carrots and beets are harvested on a sunny October day in the Hunters' garden. Photo by Bev Hunter broccoli, potatoes, asparagus, cauliflower, collard greens, cabbage, lettuce, cucumbers, spinach, beets, carrots, onions, tomatoes, peppers, winter and summer squash, zucchini, green beans, and sweet com. Fruits like blueberries, strawberries, melons, apples, peaches and plums are welcome. Herbs would be appreciated, as well. Take your donations to the old Burger Bam at The Link (Sperryville Schoolhouse) on Monday afternoons. Volunteers will receive it, thank you, and combine yours with other gardeners’ contributions. County residents in need will pick up the produce — and recipes — on Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons. What You Can Do Gardeners: Plant a little extra for those in need. Your donations will feed people who wouldn’t otherwise have fresh food. Tom Benjamin, Executive Director of the Fauquier Food Bank, says he can always get processed food but never enough fresh food. Never. Anything left over from Plant a Row on Wednesday will be driven to the Fauquier Food Bank. In short, everything you donate will nourish a hungry family or individual. Don’t garden but want to help? We will need volunteers to receive and dispense vegetables, keep records, pick up vegetables from gardeners who don't drive, glean produce from local farms, and drive excess produce to Warrenton. No time? We need money to rent space at The Link. Make checks out to “Rappahannock Nonprofit Center” or simply RNPC, earmarked for Plant a Row, and mail them to RNPC at Post Box 21, Sperryville, Virginiu 22740. You will receive a thank-note1 stating that your contribution is fully tax-deductible, i It will cost $500 per month to rent space at The Link for Plant a Row. If you would like to “adopt a month" during harvest season, your contribution will lx- publicly acknowledged during that month.) To sign up as a gardener or volunteer: Call Hal Hunter at 937-4744 or, if you can, email him at hal@rappahannock.com. Also, if you know people in need who can’t get to The Link, or who might be reluctant to ask for fixxl, let him know. We’ll arrange for deliveries. Victory Gardens In 1943, Eleanor Roosevelt tort1 up part of the White House lawn, created a Victory Garden, and encouraged citizens to do the same at their homes. By the end of World War II Americans raised 40 percent of their own produce. We have the land, the talent, the edmpassion, and the need in Rappahannock County. Plant a Row is a start toward ending hunger in our county. Artist hangs thousands of bamboo poles in gallery Rappahannock’s Jeanne Drevas will transform Second Street Gallery in Charlottesville next month into an indoor forest with her site-specific installation, “Grove,” which will be on exhibit Feb. 6-28. Drevas envisions hanging between 1,200 and 1,500 bamboo culms, harvested from groves around Charlottesville, from the ceil ing of the Main Gallery. Meandering through the exhibition, visitors will become acutely aware of their senses as their movement causes the forest to sway and culms to collide. Drevas is inspired by the natural beauty of Rappahannock County where she has lived in her hand-built home in the Blue Ridge Mountains since 1972. < Most recently, her exhibitions have consisted of largescale installations of pine needles encased in bird netting. On-site installations are a challenge that Drevas relishes, and the SSG bamboo exhibition will be the first of its kind for her. For the installation, the artist and six volunteers will diligently work to hang the thousands of bamboo poles in time for the exhibit’s opening on Feb. 6 from 5:30-7:30 p.m., with an artist’s talk at 6:30 p.m. Drevas invites the community to help with the installation. Please contact the gallery if interested in volunteering. Second Street Gallery is located at 115 Second Street SE. Hours are Tuesday - Saturday, 11 a m. - 6 p.m.