Rappahannock News, March 5, 2009

LIBRARY OF VIRGINIA SERIAL SECTION 800 E BROAD ST .-*1' RJCHMANO VAr232W905; 131st Year Washington, Va. THURSDAY, MARCH 5, 2009 (540) 675-3338 WWW.RAPFNEWS.COM STATE WINNERS: The Rappahannock County High School Scholastic Bowl team won the state championship Saturday. Members include front row, from left, Freddy Oldenburg, Steven Nelson and Eli Ashby; middle row, Tyler Crews, Tessa Crews, A.J. Collins, Brittany Clatterbuck, Coach Dave Naser, back row, Malcolm Perry and Austin Burnett. Not shown, but also members of the team, are Cullen McCarthy, Greg Czekaj and Taylor Light. By Christine Kraft Special to the Rappahannock News V First, the exchange of a high five with head coach David Naser. Second, bear hugs from freshmen players Tessa Crews and Cullen McCarthy. Then, the rest of the Rappahannock County High School Scholastic Bowl team mobbed senior captain A.J. Collins in celebration of the school’s first ever Group A state championship Saturday afternoon at the College of William & Mary’s Sadler Hall. “I’m kind of glad that there was no dog pile,” Collins joked. The Panthers capped their unbelievable run with a 245-200 win over Bull Run District rival George Mason. See TEAM, Page A3 Winning answer AJ. Collins clinched the state title answering this question: This country’s parliament is called the Oireachtas. Its main political parties, Fianna Fail (buzz) and Fine Gael, reflect differences over a 1922 treaty. Its head of government is called the Taoiseach.' Reflecting its Catholic heritage, the eighth amendment to its constitution outlaws abortion. What is this European county whose capital is Dublin? Answer: Ireland Do numbers tell the story? Grading scale being reviewed By Stephen Dareing Rappahannock News Staff Writer In Europe, speed limits are posted in kilometers per hour which equate to roughly .62 miles per hour. On the signs, the numbers are higher in Europe, but the speed is the same - the measure of distance traveled over time (90 kph = 55.8 mph.) The unit of measurement is a matter of preference. One might ask: Do drivers in Europe have an advantage in speed over drivers in America? Not really. Is anyone really going to argue over the .8 mph difference? But are grading scales used in our schools immune to the same Manassas Mall hosts Summer Camp Expo this weekend. See special section inside. Spring forward Daylight-saving time begins March 8 at 2 a.m. Him clocks forward one hour. Rappahannock News P.O. Box 59 Washington, Va. 22747 (540) 675-3338 (540) 675-3088 (fax) kind of qualitative comparison? No way, say some parents, who have started to question the grading scale used by Rappahannock County Public Schools as other school districts in the region are changing theirs. A difference as slight as .8, say some, can mean the difference between getting into a good school or not, between being awarded a scholarship or not, between getting a job or not. In this case, say Some parents like Melissa Harris who’s son Alex is a freshman at Rappahannock County High School, the disparity between the scales can mean a lot. Rappahannock uses a seven point scale - a traditional scale that counts backwards from 100 in increments of seven - while many districts locally and nationally have switched (or are switching) to a 10point scale. School Superintendent Dr. Bob Chappell said that the seven-point scale is what has “historically been passed down.” Chappell said that he has discussed this with staff and that he is going to “study it in depth He said the Division Leadership Team also will study the matter. It will be up to them to recommend any changes to the superintendent, but that “presently, the grading scales used by...RCPS are not governed by the School Board policy.” If the same 100 question test were given to every student across the country, then a seven point scale would be harder for a student to achieve a score which equated to an “A” grade. But students across the country don’t take the same test; or even the same subjects with the same teachers using the same textbooks. And forget objectivity, say educational analysts, as even teachers within the same school will approach the material, and teach it, differently. “This is not a flaw,” says Barmak .Nassirian of the American Association of College Registrars and Admissions Officers. “This is a feature,” of our educational system in this country, he said. Which is to say, there is no standardized method. “This is not the French style, we don’t have a minister of education,” he said. In this country, local communities have the right to set policies and standards for their own schools. The problem isn’t really the scale itself, or even how it translates into the broader grade categorization of A, B, C, D, or F. The issue, rather, is one of academic performance, and there are many factors that admissions officers consider, said Nassirian. “We know that a 2.5 is much harder to attain at one school than a 4.0 at smother,” he said. And they do take the grading scale into account. But to RCHS parent Kristi Jung, it’s not the broader, subjective factors that she’s talking about. It’s the little disparities that go unnoticed. Going back to the speed analogy is 90 kph speeding, but 55 mph not (remember that 90 kph = 55.8 mph)? The state trooper may not care, but the radar gun still marks the difference, and there are some things that don’t have the subjective capability to distinguish situations. “Job applications for instance,” said Jung are a great example. Some students may elect not to go to college, and nobody is going to care whether they went to a more difficult school or not. Other schools are changing to the 10- point scale, said Jung, “and it’s not just to make it easier on the kids." “It’s to give everyone the same chance after high school when they enter the real world." Yes, Virginia, there is a job open — but it’s a tough one By Jed Duvall Special to the Rappahannock News The job that will be open in May is indeed a challenging one, as director of the Next Step program at the Rappahannock County High School. Another difficult job will be to And a successor to the woman who started the program four years ago, Miranda Hope. Hope is leaving because she is having a baby. The folks at the Headwaters Foundation, which supports many educational activities in the county, including Next Step, have handed their own personnel committee the assignment of coming up with a new director. By all accounts in the school* milieu, Hope’s will be very big | shoes to fill. Before she began Next Step, four years ago, fewer than half the county’s high school graduates were going on to something meaningful, such as college, training for a trade, or military service. That fraction is now roughly three-fourths. How did this happen? “I like to meet each kid and find out what his or her dreams are,” says Hope, Next Step, which complements the work of the guidance counselors at the school, provides face-to-face assistance in learning about the opportunities after high school, gives young people a sense of what various college S— NEXT STEP, Pag* A3 M * Photo by Jea Duvall SHOWING THE WAY: Natalie Tupper, left, a junior at Rappahannock County High School, receives advice from Miranda Hope, director of the Next Step program at the school, as they look over the math section of the SAT.

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The purpose of the State Convention is to nominate Republican candidates for Governor, Lt. Governor and Attorney General. Candidates for the election as a delegate or alternate delegate at said mass meeting shall file a written statement by mail or in person, to Terry Dixon, 6 Palmer Lane, Castleton, VA 22716 or via e-mail at terry.dixon @ gmail.com which must be received not later than March 20th, 2009. Post Marks do not govern. ■ There will be no registration fee to participate in this mass meeting. There is a $35.00 voluntary fee for all Delegates and Alternate Delegates to the State Convention. For more information, contact Terry Dixon 540-227-8195 or terry.dixon ^gmaircomT «***»—** The complete Call to the Rappahannock Mass Meeting can be found at www.rpv.org. Authorized and paid for by Rappahannock Republican Committee. 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The 4 p m service was officiated by the Rev. John Burke and was witnessed by family and friends. The bride is the daughter of George and Martina Lee of Castieton. She » die granddaughter of Jack and Barbara Jenkins, of Washington, Va, and Gladys Lee, of Culpeper; and the late George W. Lee, Sr The groom is the son of Robert and Emily Jenkins of SperryviBe. He is the grandson of Mrs. Ethel C. Dwyer of Sperryviile and the late Thomas J. Dwyer and Mrs. Eva Jenkins Menefee of F. Jenkins. The bride was escorted by her father and given in marriage by her parents. The bride wore an A-line dress, with a sweetheart neckline, detailed with embroidery and crystals on the bodice and train, with a fingertip veil She carried a bouquet of white roses. Megan Lee, sister of the and the late Nelson bride, was the maid of honor: Meagan Smith. Katie Burke, Katherine Crawford and Lauren Barron, all childhood friends of the bride, were the bridesmaids. Ibm Jenkins, twin brother of the groom, was the best man. Ricky Pullen, unde of the groom, and .fames Jenkins, Kirk Jenkins and Bobby Jenkins, all bothers of the groom, were the groomsmen. Emma Jenkins, niece of - the groom, was the flower girl Richard and Roy Jenkins, twin nephews of the groom, were the ring bearers, Melissa Cotton provided mode for the ceremony an the {Sana A reception followed the ceremony at the Old Spertyvifle School in SperryviDe. The bride is a 2007 graduate of Rappahannock County High School and as employed by Roy Wheeler Realty Company. The groom is a 2005 graduate of Rappahannock Cou- * nty High School and is employed by Shaw's Services Inc. After the honeymoon, the couple returned to CastJeton where they settled into their new home. Mr. & Mrs. Ted Nathan Jenkins New program tent encourages By Amy Silver O’Leary Special to the Rappahannock News Local families visiting the Rappahannock County Health Department for nutritional counseling in the past month have had a surprise. Volunteers from Headwaters, the Rappahannock County Public Education Foundation, are present to read to young children in the waiting • room. ■■ ■ <r Tt waa wonderful!” reported volunteer Tiwfa BrosgoL 'The kids diinbed all over me - they couldn’t get enough! It was just like being with my grandkirfs.” Once in their private meeting with the nutrition '.'Y- V: Green Apr! 4 Botankai Sanctuary May »* W«d Food Forage Tmu&»finC,RM r ,greenco»f artWtu»l ipothecary co« t &$§ Antique Log Cabin & Timberframe Reconstruction •Restorations • Additions • Antique Heart Pine, Oak and Chestnut Lumber and Flooring 10 Antique Log Cabins For Sal* and Ready . for Reconstruction on Your Lot BEAVERDAM CUSTOM BUILDERS, INC. Photo by Trista Scheuertem FREE BOOKS: Reach out and Read volunteer, Delma Bagley, reads to Tyler Gallihugh while visiting the Rappahannock County Health Department }T v ist, the children were in for another surprise -they were handed their very own book to keep. The books are part of a new program bang piloted by Headwaters and the Rappahannock County Health Department with support from the Rappahannock Lions Club. The program is called Reach Out and Read; our local effort is one of over .4,000 Reach Out and Read programs across the country. Reach Out and Read (ROR) was developed by pediatricians and early childhood educators to make literacy a part of routine pediatric care so that children enter school ready to learn. Exposure to books and reading in the first years of life increases the probability of both healthy child development and school success. Through ROR, doctors, nurses, and other primary care providers trained in the developmental strategies of early literacy encourage parents to read aloud to their young children, and offer ageappropriate tips and free books. The Rappahannock program will serve approximately 50 children, ages six TfTfWpfT . l:-. .">-■ -■ VT-T5 !• ' GREEN ifcS§^®§.,_._.. Thinks Heats Srf/cs, HYBRIDHEAT Y0U KPIAC£ Y0UR heating t as condttionwg systems AS IART Of THE ECONOMIC STMUUJS PACKAGE YOU MM QUALIFY FOR A $1500 TAX CREDIT Restrictions apply - call tor dMaito Turn to the Experts'" AA8UUI UU8; IuWcSTPwCE 8t SATISFACTION GUARANTEES * 800 788.6216 • Worrenton, VA months to five years, with a visit and a free book twice each year. Research findings from 11 published, peer-reviewed studies dearly demonstrate that Reach Out and Read is effective on several different measures. For example, parents served by ROR are more likely to read to their children and more likely to spend time with their children. Children have higher scores on vocabulary tests and school readiness assessments, and significant developmental gains in language and literacy. “Reach Out and Read is a well-designed program with demonstrated effectiveness, and the cost per child is amazing low,” said Headwaters Executive Director Cole Johnson. “We’ve been dreaming of doing something like this for years for local children. We so appreciate die Health Department the Lions Club for their part- * nership.” Racing -- ■ -m i i ' Photo courtesy Valerie and Peter Uttle Jonathan Little of Anchorage, Alaska - his proud parents, Peter and Valerie Little live in AmissvHle - eyes the terrain as his team of sled dogs race toward Fairbanks, Alaska in the Yukon Quest Race. The race began in Whitehorse, Canada and covered 1,000 miles to the finish in Fairbanks. Little finished third this year. He is a writer for the Anchorage Daily News and his father works at the Inn at Little W&shington. ,

Team From Page A1 This marks the sixth state title in the school’s history, the first since the softball team won in 2001. In addition, Coach David Naser was elected by his peers as District, Regional B and State Coach of the Year. , “Winning at states was the goal,” junior Brittany Clatterbuck said, “but still, it’s such a surprise.” Sophomore Asher Morse answered a question on the recent auto industry bailoutto give George Mason a 170145 lead to start the final round of tossup questions in the championship match. The deficit did not seem to bother Rappahannock County, which defeated the Mustangs earlier in the day, 205-180, to remain in the winners’ bracket and clinch a spot in the championship match. The two played each other 10 times this season, with Rappahannock County winning nine matches. “Anytime you are down in a match, you are scared,” Clatterbuck said. “You’re hoping and praying that it works out.” The Panthers proceeded to score on eight of the next nine questions to clinch the championship. Junior Steven Nelson started the scoring by nailing a vocabulary question on the word panel. “Steve had gotten three interruptions on the day, but I knew he would come through in the clutch for us. He always does,” Collins said. “He gets that one question that we need to have. I sit there in awe of some of the stuff that he knows that no one else will know.” Collins capped the run with the answer Ireland on a political parties question. “I sit sometimes on Wikipedia and look at what people would say are the stupidest things like Ireland’s political parties,” he said with a laugh. “It's ironic. I’m Irish, and we clinched on Irish political parties.” Then, Collins instructed ", Nelson, Clatterbuck and Tyler Crews to lay down their buzzers. Still, the moment felt surreal. A.J. has said. Buzzers down,’ before, but you’re in shock,” Clatterbuck said. “We all just stared at him for a moment. Then he said that we just had won the state title.” George Mason closed the match by answering three of the final five questions. Naser was the first person to reach Collins after an exchange of handshakes with George Mason’s players. “It’s just unbelievable that we came home with the trophy,” Naser said. “We definitely benefited from the experience of being at the state tournament before. As soon as I saw we would play George Mason, I knew that we had a good chance of winning.” More than 20 people, including School Superintendent Dr. Bob Chappell, school principal Adam Burket and several teachers, made the trip from Rappahannock County to Williamsburg to watch the Panthers play. Such incredible support carried the Panthers. “I think it made a big difference that these people took time out of their day, out of their weekend to come down and see us play” Clatterbuck said. “It was amazing. You didn’t want to miss a history question because Mr. West and Mr. Hrabak were there or a Latin question with Mr. Sharpe there or a poetry or English question with Ms. Delcour there. These teachers and others were the ones who taught us, and you wanted to make them proud.” Collins agreed. “I did not want to lose,” he added. “You bring all those people there. Losing stinks.” The Panthers, who previously won the district and Region B titles, began their day with a 260-45 win over Region C runner-up Auburn. “When we were up, 1000, after the first round, I knew the match was over,” Naser said. Rappahannock County defeated Region D runnerup Lebanon, 280-95, in the second round. Naser said that Lebanon tried to intimidate the Panthers by pointing out that it had just won a round on the Roanoke area television show, “Battle of the Brains.” “I guess that they were trying to get us to fear them,” he added. “I was concerned after the first two or three questions, and then we were fine.” The Panthers outscored Lebanon, 120-30, in the directed round. Meanwhile, George Mason stopped Region C champion Honaker and defending state champion Radford in its first two matches, setting up its meeting with Rappahannock County. The teams played each other tight through the first 2 ¥2 rounds before the Panthers answered five of the final six questions to move into the championship. George Mason dominated Radford, 245-140, to set up the final with Rappahannock County. “George Mason dominated Radford in the one round, and that was the difference,” said Collins, who played against George Mason 31 times in four seasons. “It had to be George Mason. It couldn’t be any-, one else in the finals with us.” George Mason head coach Jamie Scharff could not help but be elated with the play of Morse, sophomore Anuraag Sensharma, junior Katie Buenneke and senior captain Amelia Nemitz. The Mustangs, who did not have a returning starter in its lineup, enjoyed an incredible season. All of their losses were to Rappahannock County. “George Mason gave us a run,” Collins said. “They were never going to be easy. They weren’t going to go down quietly.” After the team celebration, Collins planted a kiss on the trophy. “Holding the trophy. To see all the work pay off, it’s amazing,” he said. “You think of all the people you played with, and at the same time, all the people you played against. People who are now at the Ivies, UVA, Stanford and North Carolina.” He also wondered aloud what Emily Hilscher would say. The two were teammates during his freshman year. 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Emily took that chore to Hope and says, “She’s definitely been a big help. She helped me decide what I wanted to write about.” Next Step regularly reaches down far beyond senior year. Even fourthgraders get a dose of how important studying is. For sixth and seventh graders, says Hope, it is important “to let’em know there’s gonna be a transcript.” How tough is this job? Thirty hours a week, which makes it officially part-time. Hope started out four years ago at a pay rate of $20,000 a year, which is a little more than the starting pay of a school ChefLaurent Chosset welcomes you tojoin us for a Taste of France March 11.2009 Passport to France Wine Dinner Enjoy Traditional French Cuisine & Hinesfrom all Regions of France Call for Reservation I FREE WINE CLUB MEMBERSHIP when you attend a wine dinner! Wine Club Members get wine half price when dining with us. 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Editorial & Opinion -Eappafjannocfe j^etosEstab^sned 1877 An Inoeoemdent Newspape' 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 Raooahannock County $27 a year eisewhe'e in the United States Back Copies: Recent 2 months. 50 cents Oider coo'es to i960. $5 !as available) Office: 249 Mam Street, Washington. Va Mailing address: P.0 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-Fnday CAC Member, Ajdit Bureau of Circulations www.rappnews.com Being the best The best in the state. That’s something. And not to diminish what is most often associated with the title “Champions” - athletics - a team of Rappahannock County High School students are recognized as the best academically in the state. That is a rare distinction. With its Scholastic Bowl win Saturday, Rappahannock is now recognized throughout the commonwealth as having smart, well-educated students. Coach David Naser was also elected as “District, Region B and State Coach of the Year” by his peers. The Scholastic Bowl win is not just a reflection of the children themselves, their parents, and teachers but on the kind of education that our county has to offer. In Rappahannock County, it’s cool to be smart. It’s also cool to be a district and region champion wrestler, and to place second in state. It’s even cool to grow vegetables and have every other nearby district wanting to know just how it’s done here. They may even be wondering if there is anything in the food we grow that makes our kids smarter. It’s organic. But that’s another story. AVecan certainly say that we are proud of our champions, and we will be cheering them on as the Quiz Bowl team now heads to the national championship competition in Chicago. Illinois next month.. That’s right. This team - Austin “AJ” Collins, Austin Burnett, Tyler Crews, Steven Nelson, Brittany Clatterbuck, Cullen McCarthy, Taylor Light, Greg Czekaj, Malcolm Perry, Tessa Crews, Freddie Oldenburg, and Eli Ashby - might very well put Rappahannock on the national map as well. Congratulations to the team, coach David Naser, the teachers at Rappahannock County public schools (many of them went to elementary school here too), the students, parents and staff, and to Dr. Bob Chappell. Go Panthers! County’s spirit is strong Once again, the Rappahannock spirit was strong when our tourism community hosted the CEO and marketing staff of Virginia Tourism Corporation last week. On behalf of our county administration, thanks to the many people involved in hosting our guests and to everyone who provided food, beverage. lodging, welcome gifts, and their time in readying The Link lor the all day VTC 1 felp Desk on Feb. 2 1 The VTC staff was blown away by the beauty of the county, our friendliness and hospitality, and bv the many assets we have to offer visitors. New relationships were formed that will pay off in the months ahead as we present Rappahannock County to travelers seeking a getaway destination that renews and enriches their lives. It is a privilege to work with so many wonderful professionals. Laura Overstreet County tourism consultant Uell, let? Ah*f 'tye. 1*1 eft of -fosc Ml$£ty0& 17h£? / \* Letters Thanks to program participants The Rappahannock Historical Society would like to acknowledge and thank the participants in its program on Black and Women's history on Sunday, March 1. Nannetie Butler Roberts, a county native, gave a stirring presentation on the lives and accomplishments of three important African-American women: Madam C..J. Walker, a late 19th and early 20th century entrepreneur, became the first black woman millionaire; Nannie Helen Burroughs, who was born in Orange County in 1879, helped establish the National Association of Colored Women and the Women’s Convention, an auxiliary of the National Baptist Convention. In 1909, Ms. Burroughs also founded the National Training School for Women and Girls in Washington, D.C., which is now' a National Historic Landmark.; Dorothy Carter Butler, Nan's mother, who is a lifelong Rappahannock resident, a teacher, volunteer, and the first African-American member of the county school board. Mrs. Butler was warmly acknowledged by all present for her contributions to our community. Nan Butler also presented pictures of some 30 other important black women and awarded prizes to audience members who could accurately identify these notable ladies. Master of Ceremonies for the program was Lillian Aylor. Members of the Promise Land Baptist Church men’s choir provided music: McKinley Dennis, James Freeman, Charles Roy, and Robert Glasker, the latter also providing his always so fine blues guitar accompaniment. Ms. Robert’s husband, Rev. Howard Roberts, gave the invocation and Rev. Brown provided the benediction. The Rappahannock Historical Society The nation’s rich variety of non-Christian faiths and the law of the land nullify his claim’ I am surprised that, to date, none of the respondents to Mr. Carl Ebom's "Forum" piece < Rappahannock News. Feb. 12, 20091 has mentioned the bizarre claims relating to the Constitution of the United .ates, the bogus George Washing n quotation, or boomerang rhetorical questions he employed defending his views on the nation's Christian heritage. He assures us that “The founding fathers left behind many letters and other writings that clearly show' they considered this a Christian nation. The founders of our country put God in our constitution! The supreme law of the land exemplifies the' position of God held in the hearts and minds of the founding fathers.” Where, exactly? My copy contains no mention of God. The sole reference to religion is found in the First Amendment. It states. “Congress shall make no lawrespecting an establishment of religion or prohibiting the Tree exercise thereof. ..” The framers of the constitution were educated men aware of the hubristic and horrible excesses committed under the auspices of established religion They knew the danger inherent in assigning secular prominence to any religious belief. By virtue of the first amendment to the constitution, they ensured that no bond was forged between the government and religion. Mr. Eborn quotes George Washington as saying, “It is impossible to rightly govern a nation without God and the Bible.” I ran a Google search to see the quotation in its context. The search revealed the following:; “Washington is known to have made some official statements of public piety; but this is not one of them—as any search of the documents would reveal.” He then tries his hand at the politician's old favorite, the rhetorical question. He asks, “Do you really suppose that in 1776 freedom of religion was about WHAT religion you practiced? Or, do you suppose it was about the freedom to worship the God of Abraham as one saw fit?” Obviously, he believes the response to question one should be ‘a resounding, “No.” And that the answer to question two should be a hearty,”You betcha." He is wrong. The correct answer to question one is, “Yes.” The word “religion” in the question speaks to any and all forms of worship. It is inclusive and subsumes question number two. Question two is exclusive. It limits freedom of religion to those worshiping “the God of Abraham,” i.e., Christians, Jews, and Muslims. Clearly, if freedom of religion in 1776 was about “freedom to worship the God of Abraham” only, the first amendment would have been worded much differently. Regardless of how many times Mr. Ebom repeats his mantra “this is a Christian nation," and no matter how fervently he wishes it to be so, the nation’s rich variety of non-Christian faiths and the law of the land nullify his claim. James M. Hahn Castle ton Letters to the editor The Rappahannock News welcomes Letters to the Editor from its readers as a forum for discussion. WRITE: Letters to the Editor. PO. Box 59. Washington, Va 22747 EMAIL: mkuhn@times papers.com. Down Memory Lane From Back Issues of the Rappahannock News 40 YEARS AGO March 13, 1969 This is (hrl Scout week across the nation and in Rappahannock attention is focused on the Cadet and Girl Scout Trixip under the supervision of Mrs. Phyllis Rees and Mrs. Harriet Stokes, respectively. Among the girls wearing their scout uniforms to school this week in observation of their week are Sue Titchenell, Wanda Jett, Jeannie St. Clair. Rae Rector and Susan Kindred The subscription rate for the Rappahannock News will increase beginning April 1. The local rate, which includes Rappahannock. Culpeper, Madison, Page, Fauquier and Warren counties, will be S3; the rate for Virginia and the east coast will be $3.50; the mid-west will be $4 and the west coast will be $4.50. We regret having to increase our rate, but increases in postage and overhead makes this necessary. David H. Semmes rode August Acorn to victory in the feature race, the Ben Venue, in the Rappahannock Hunt Point-to-Point which was held Sunday after being postponed from Saturday a week before. The wet turf on the rolling terrain at J. W. Fletcher’s Thornton Hill farm was tossed in the air by the horses. 25 YEARS AGO March 1, 1984 Wink- commending him on his presentation, the Rappahannock County Board of Zoning Appeals unanimously followed a Planning Commission recommendation to deny Chilton Radford’s application for a special use permit to sell shoes weekends and evenings by appointment at his residence on Route 211 west of Amissville. The action came at the board's Feb. 22 session. The Washington Extension Homemakers Club will meet on Wednesday, March 7 at 7:30 p.m. at the home of Shirley Farmer at Peyton Estates in Washington. Sharon Luke will be the guest and will be speaking on “The Law and How It Affects Women " For more information call Lucille Price at 675-3427. The Child Care and Leurning Center (Sursum Corda) is sponsoring two culinary events in March, a family-style spaghetti dinner on March 17 and a series of elegant country suppers on March 31. Money raised from both will go towards the center’s 1984 operational budget. Additional information is available from the following members of the Supper Committee: Jane Cooper (9375374), Linda Dietel 1675-3826) and Cecily Kohler (6753121). 10 YEARS AGO March 3,1999 Supporters for the Trash Free Rappahannock Project came to the Board of Supervisors meeting on March 1 and received the support they wanted for their cause. County resident John Kiser asked the board to endorse a resolution calling for a long-term commitment to protect the natural beauty of the county, and spoke about the importance of not just collecting roadside trash, but of educating the public not to litter. James W. “Bill” Fletcher III was honored by the Rappahannock Historical Society on Sunday afternoon for his vital role in bringing the county’s striking new historical map to life. Mr. Fletcher received print #1 of the limited edition map signed by map maker Eugene Scheel. In Sunday’s Bland Music Contest, Samantha Breedan, won first place vocal in the high school division for singing “Cry me a River. Nicole Marie Espinola won first place instrumental in the elementary school division for playing “Winter Wind on the piano. The two young ladies will represent the county in the District competition on March 20. Compiled by Jan Clatterbuck

Dr. Tom Massie: ‘A Rappahannock favorite son’ Beloved author of “AD Creatures Great and Small,” James Herriot of the Yorkshire Dales touched our hearts with his gentle, humorous tales surrounding the lives of country vets and the animals they served to protect. I Perhaps had he known our own Dr. Tbm Massie he would’ve been inspired to write about him as well, about a Rappahannock favorite son, a gifted man who practices veterinary medicine here in our very own Yorkshire Dales, our beautiful Rappahannock, f Pferhaps he’d have recounted with similar stories the adventures, exploits, the trials and tribulations of Dr. Massie and his wonderful staff and their experiences with the animals they dedicate their lives to protect. A brilliant veterinarian, Dr. Massie was recently inducted last month as the The Forum Chris Doxzen president of the Virginia ^Veterinary Medical Association. This is indeed a great honor and we’re very proud of him. Since 1894, the WMA has represented all vets practicing in the Commonwealth and taken a leadership role in the teaching and practice of animal medicine. Whether before the legislature, the media or the public, the WMA has become the leading voice for animal well being in the state. Each of Dr. Massie’s colleagues, including the practice’s newest addition Dr. Jonathan Dohanich, Dr. Massie’s family, clients and friends have their own reasons why they think the association has made a good choice for its president. For ine, it’s how, over the years, he has cultivated in the Rose Hill practice his own commitment to professional excellence and care for his patients and clients, i When I moved here, what seems now like so many years ago, from the bustling city suburbs, I brought with me my treasured horses and dogs; my babies, my soul mates and best friends. And it was with great trepidation that I sought out a new veterinary practice. “Ah...Rose Hill will take good care of you fine friend,” I was told, and Dr. Massie is “scary smart” Hmm, thought I, wondering what that meant. So when it was time to breed my beautiful Friesian mare, Madeline, my maiden voyage into the netherworld of horse breeding, Dr. Massie took the helm and along with doctors Derek Vandreyland Monica O'Brien, deftly, and with incredible patience, walked this novice through the process. Madeline was amazingly discreet, unlike my other mares when they were in season and Dr. Massie so wisely knew to ultrasound her on a daily basis. The day came and he called - “Chris” said he, “Today, Chris, today,” so the one-day shipment of stallion semen was ordered and I dashed to the airport late in the evening. With a sheepish shrug, I displayed my baggage claim number before the amused attendant. “Oh honey” said she grinning, “I know what you’re here for” and reached back and handed me the oversized canister, laughing as she inquired if I were breeding racehorses. No, said I, just my lovely Madeline and tis her first time and well tis mine as well and to the sound of soft giggles in the room, a gentleman with eyes sparkling in merriment, handed me two cigarettes and a lighter! I dashed back to Rappahannock, and there at midnight was met by the lovely Dr. O’ Brien, totally adorable in a warm overcoat hiding her flannel pajamas. Many months later, a beautiful foal was bom in my bam, cradled in wonderment in my arms and the arms of my children. He is my treasured Friesian baby boy. So many of us have similar stories of beloved animals that have come into this world and survived through the valiant efforts of talented vets, or left this world despite their tireless efforts. So I learned too, the sadness of losing half a litter of darling foxhound pups. Doctors Cole and Meyers also with Rose Hill Veterinary Practice, so patiently educated me about bottle feeding the remaining five and laughing when they’d see me trundle in with I the tiny runt warm and cozy peeking out of my bra and I still remember with a smile, a delighted little girl, lunching in the Thornton River Grill with her family one day, her eyes large as saucers as she spied the floppy-eared baby tucked securely inside my shirt, his soulful eyes surveying the room. The five healthy hounds are now happily joined with their 30 brethren joyfully romping through field and forest leading a sea of redcoats and mounted riders in pursuit of the wily and elusive fox. Our cattle and camels, horses and mules, Alpacas and Llamas, goats and sheep, dogs and cats, and pigs are prized animals one and all and we thank you Dr. Massie for building up such a special practice in this sleepy hamlet we all call home. We salute you for all you have done and will continue to achieve and for the next two years we’ll proudly share you with the rest of the state and yes, Dr. Massie, you are “ scary smart.” h ■' up and quit imposing your secular humanism on me’ There has been a lively dialogue orwthese pages recently, discussing the implications of religion(s) on our government. I would like to iiyect some perspective that I hope some may find helpful, or at least thoughtprovoking. The Declaration of Independence is not a legal document: it is not prescriptive, as the Constitution is. But its language is still binding, as it is the necessary precursor that articulated the independence of the colonies, which furnished authority to draft the Articles of Confederation and, later, the Constitution. And therefore, the arguments of the Declaration must philosophically undergird the legal framework that followed: it is relevant even if it is not directive. That Declaration states that the Christian principle all men are created equal is the underlying authority for all human relations, derived from but extrapolating the Asglo*| Saxon heritage of authority/ being a contract between ruler(s) and ruled. Other religions generally “subserviate” the individual and observe hierarchies of individuals’ value (favor) to the deity, all secular belief systems suborn the individual to the state (except for the Elite, who are too important to bother with all of those rules). That philosophical statement therefore, makes us a “Christian nation:” Q.E.D., a nation looking to Christian ideals for our moral standards. uo we need tnose moral standards? I submit, “Yes,” and John Adams (among others) agrees with me (“Our Constitution was made only for a moral and religious people. It is wholly inadequate for the government of any other”) Humans (and other living things) value order and the security and prosperity that it can bring. The opposite of order is anarchy, and whether you are concerned about your retirement savings, or my dog wondering when he will be fed next, or a sunflower waiting for tomorrow's rain, order and predictability allow us to optimize our investments towards what we value, and are greatly to be preferred over anarchy. There are a few people who think we should all be back in the Stone Age sur- . viving by subsistence farming, but l|think even most of them appreciate (exploit) manufactured items and other consequences of the efficiency of human cooperation. In order to realize those efficiencies, there must be order. But whence order? The Founding Fathers and I agree that for us humans, it must come first from within (“Freedom consists not in ; doing what we like, but in having the right to do what we ought.” (John Paul II, October 1995) He wasn’t a founding Father, but I bet he read them.) As our second president observed, you either regulate yourselves responsibly (“freedom”) or you have order imposed on you, which they called “tyranny”. But where do we turn to resolve questions about enacting those principles, gqt f*rth eloquently but, " not IfcimptehensiveJy in the ** Declaration and Constitution? For our Founding Fathers, the proper ultimate source was their Christian faith, which underlays the principles of the government they sought to create. And that created the prosperity that brought this nation to a greater economic and cultural stature than any other civilization in history. Recap: Order good; anarchy bad. Tyranny bad; freedom good. Now that we have laid that foundation, let us return to the discussion. With that premise, how should our government treat religion(s), officially? The first observation is that the Constitution, particularly the First Amendment, does not regulate state and local governments: “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof....” When you find yourself arguing that a local school is subsidized by national funds, therefore that is a national issue and governed by the Constitution: I agree, but the problem is the premise that national funds SHOULD provide local funding. Whenever you find yourself tt ■it. 1 in such a quandary, try unraveling some of the expansion of government (executive orders regarding CEOs’ salaries comes to mind), and you may find a pragmatical way to restore a workable order. . So are we a theocracy? No. The Founding Fathers knew what a state religion meant; they were only a couple of generations removed from the alternating Catholic/ Protestant persecutions of Henry VIII, Bloody Mary, and Elizabeth; and that is what they wanted to avoid by the First Amendment. We offer full religious liberty to others who do not share our faith as long as they acknowledge and abide by our laws (derived from our nation’s faith). For example, we believe that punishment should not include maiming, and so we do not cut off the hands of thieves. 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County fire and rescue members receive awards The Sperryvilie Volunteer Fire Hall was filled with 130 volunteers on Saturday at the annual Fire and Rescue Association awards dinner ami dance. The association honors those volunteers, nominated by each fine and rescue squad, and selected by the association board, for outstanding service to the community. Bob Anderson, chairman of the Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors, was in attendance and pointed out Spcrryville Barbara Actoffi aooJfbart>ara@ wenzon.net <540} 987-8682 that the volunteers, themselves, and the grants that they have written and received, have saved the county taxpayers literally millions of dollars. We congratulate all those SAVE 20% T3JE treadmills 1 get an additional 1 : 5%off' \ yoa br*a *» ccwoon irfb | your kxal gym »wrc». $—& gym source Pee VVeghts TreodmSs Horne Gyrns Accessores and More To Build a Better Body, BUILD A BETTER GYM. great deals on all fitness equipment Gainesville - Tysons Comer gymsource.com - 800.GYM.SOURCE 'Sait a». «rt>i oowxw) whtm On m ma naXi mr» _ P*x© Dy E, Raymond Boc CELEBRATION: The Rappahannock Historical Society celebrated Black History and Women’s History Month at the county library on Sunday by honoring the We of Dorothy Butler. Lillian Aylor, left, and daughter, Nanette Butler Roberts, far right, presented the program on Dorothy Butler, center. who received awards. Special thanks for the evening is given to Company 7 of Sperryville for hosting this annual event. The untiring work of Angela Bane, along with her husband, •James, and other members of Company 7, transformed the fire hall into a gala setting, complete with disco lights and DJ. African-American women Three women, all community leaders, educators, activists and one also a millionaire, were honored both for Black History Month and Women’s History Month, and came to life in photos and stories on Sunday. At the invitation of the Rappahannock Historical Society, former Rappahannock resident Nan Butler Roberts, daughter of Dorothy Butler and the late Howard Butler of Sperryville, described the inspiring lives of three women. Mrs. Roberts earned her BA from James Madison University, her MA from George Washington University and is employed by the County Executive in Fairfax County. Madame CJ. Walker ' (1867-1919) was an inventor; entrepreneur, philanthropist On March 5th yon would have been sweet 16! Happy Birthday to our little angel up in heaven. We love and miss you dearly! We can not wait to see you again! 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Carter, Jr., Amissville, Outstanding Contributor to the Association; Tim Thompson, Chester Gap, Emergency Medical Service Provider; Richie Burke, Sperryville, Firefighter of the Year, Tommy Taylor accepting for Mike Leake, Community Support; Cody Dodson, Sperryville, Junior Firefighter; Robbie Hamill-Huff, Flint Hill, Firefighter of the Year {tie vote); and Charles Burke, Washington, Junior EMS Provider. and the first African-American female millionaire. Born on a cotton plantation and married at age 14, widowed by 16, she supported herself and her daughter and put her daughter through college while working as a laundress. However, Madame C.J. Walker, whose motto was, “I get myself a start by giving myself a start,” invented and started a home delivery service for hair care products. 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Nannie Helen Burroughs (1879-1961) was bom in Culpeper and raised in Orange County, Va. A social activist, orator, educator and organizational genius, at age 21, Ms. Burroughs gave a speech at the National Baptist Convention. Her motto was, “We specialize in the holy and the possible,” and she subsequently organized the Women's Convention which, three years later, had over one million members. The handbook for that organization was entitled, “What to do and how to do." A staunch supporter of industrial and vocational training, she opened a training school in 1909 that specialized in typing, sewing and cooking. Sis Burroughs left a legacy of thousands of letters, handbooks, schools and inspiration. Dorothy Carter Butler, bom in Rappahannock County in 1925, teacher and first African-American member of the Rappahannock County School Board, was the third woman honored in this presentation. She was a graduate of Manassas Industrial School and Virginia State University in Petersburg. She taught at the Washington Graded School on Piedmont Avenue, at Washington Elementary and at the new Rappahannock Elementary SchooL Always the teacher. Mrs. Butler was named Woman of the Year by her church. Mrs. Butler was married to the late Howard Butler, owner of the former Horseshoe Inn and Comer Store in Sperryville on Route 211 They have two daughters. Nan and Doretha. Nan But ler Roberts had not told her mother that she would be1 included in this presentation and Mrs. Butler was taken completely by surprise. It was a wonderful honor for her mother, a woman much loved and respected in our community. 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 people file for bankruptcy relief under the bankruptcy code. Earl J. Oberbauer, Jr. Attorney At Law 540-829-6900 • 1-800434-3059 FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION Providing Affordable. 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Civil Rights Pioneers’ stamps available The sacrifices of 12 civil rights pioneers were immortalized on postage Feb. 21 during the NAACP’s annual meeting in New York City. The Civil Rights Pioneers’ stamp sheet, bearing six 42-cent first-class commemorative stamps, is available at the Washington post office as well as others in the country. New gallery opens The Ice House Gallery officially opened its doors on Feb. 14, two weeks ahead of schedule. Linda Lawler is working daily on site and passers-by can see her at work in the large bay window of the gallery. Visitors are welcome to stop in and observe the artist at work. Lawler, an art teacher, is accepting a limited number of students on a private class basis. She teaches all levels in an atelier manner, with an emphasis on drawing in the classical style. Stop by the Ice House Gallery, located at 291-B Main Street and check it out. Call 540-675-3039 for additional information. Shower for twins Linda Baldwin of Sperryville was honored with a Washington Jan Clattertxick 675-3338 jclatterbuck@ timespapers.com baby shower Sunday at the Washington Fire Hall. Some 60 persons attended. The shower was given by Mary Ann Frazier, Lisa Dodson, Katie Baldwin and Mary Jane Smoot. The Baldwins are going to be blessed with twin girls. Many nice gifts for the girls were received. Everyone enjoyed the good food and fellowship. Lenten Services A series of Ecumenical Lenten Services are being held at the Washington B&ptist Church. Churches participating include Trinity Episcopal Church, Reynolds Memorial Baptist Church and Washington Baptist Church. The next service will be on March 11 at the Washington Baptist Church with St. Peter’s Catholic Church hosting. Music will be provided by the United Methodist Church. The guest speaker will be th&sRev. Phil Bailey. 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MORE \ STORIES ONUNE... I RappNews.com Next Step From Plage A3 Kent Cooke Foundation. When, after two years, that funding ran out, the 3BR home in rural setting on .633 acre in town of Washington,VA. Priced at $249,900 Delores Corbin Delores Edna Corbin, 75, of Fredericksburg, passed away Wednesday, February 25, 2009 at The Laurels of University Park after a lengthy illness. Delores was a very compassionate person and was always willing to help even when she had to sacrifice. She was verygenerous to all local charities. She is survived by her sons, Darryl Corbin and his wife, Mary of North Myrtle Beach, SC, Brad Corbin and his wife, Deborah of Spotsylvania, VA, Mike Corbin and his wife, Janice of Burgess, VA, and Jeff Corbin and his wife, Renee of Partlow. VA; her brother, Charles Foster of Flint Hill, VA; and close family members, Helen Corbin, Lee Dunn, and Shirley Foster; 12 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Delores’s family received friends on February 28, 2009 at Found and Sons Funeral Chapels of Fredericksburg, 10719 Courthouse Road, Fredericksburg, Va. A funeral service followed in the chapel. Interment was held after the service in Sunset Memorial Gardens. OnliMcunddenasmaybeeprmedloDdara^s^nufyat^undand*ontam. Headwaters Foundation moved in to support what is an increasingly valued effort. Recognition of the need for such assistance to the students, and, by extension, to their parents, is nearly universal in the community. After four years, Miranda Hope says “the reception is over* whelmingly positive.” Inspiring, Tfwngfifo by Randy Minter CONCLUSIVE EVIDENCE lb help people better understand the persona! circumstances surrounding death, the National Institute on Aging has undertaken a study that reveals that most people die peacefully and painlessly. In fact, more than half of those studied died in their sleep, without pain, with family and friends nearby. This led the study’s leading researcher to say that ‘'not all older persons should necessarily expect to experience a slow, painful, or lingering period of dying accompanied by disabilities" Moreover, while people’s physical abilities diminish as death nears, their mental functions often remain high. More than half of the dying persons recognized their relatives on the last day of their lives. These findings lead many to regard death more as a peaceful experience. No matter how peacefully death arrives, it is a traumatic experience for those involved and associated with the loss. At MOSER FUNERAL HOME, we are here for those who are grieving, to assure that all arrangements and requests regarding the funeral, cremation and commemoration are handled in a timely, professional manner, contact us whenever you need to, 24 hours a day, at (540)347-3431. We are conveniently located at 233 Broadview Ave^ Warrant on. We have been serving our community with compassion for many years. ’ Quote: “We cannot banish dangers, but we can banish fears. We must not demean life by standing in awe of death ” David Samoff One of those on the Headwaters Foundation’s committee which designed the Next Step program is Bette Mahoney of Washington, Va. Mahoney observed that while Next Step, from its onset in January of 2005, concentrated on the students at the top and at the bottom of grade averages, those in the middle were, in the main, left out. Hope’s magic, says Mahoneys was to reach out to those “in the middle,” the kids, as she described them, “who sorta chug along, happy with their C averages, not seriously thinking about college.* Those are the ones, she points out, that “Miranda is really reaching as well." Whoever is hired to take the director’s job —, and the search is underway - will earn something in five figures with a two in front, perhaps more. It will be, says Headwaters Executive Director Cole Johnson, less than the starting salary of a teacher, which is roughly $35,000. For those who are interested, there are tw^ pieces of pertinent infor mation. One, the telephone nnmber of the Headwaters’ “Job line" is 540-987-3322. Second, the true reward is in job satisfaction: seeing youngsters who otherwise might have withered sending email and photos from Stanford. The job comes with a mighty sense of accomplishment. Finally, what of Miranda Hope — what is her next step? This past week she was asked, “Are you coming back to this?" Her answer: “Hard to say. (I have) no idea of what motherhood looks like.” jw- • LAND side providing amplespace for well, drainfield, and house, and both lots can be had for $70,000. ■* ' e Need a little more land? 9+acres in Harris Hollow with road cut in, building site cleared, springs making small pools for the wildlife, views to the West " for $220,000. t ‘ *•- ~ *7 . • - -**>££ ' >- **sr ;; * v Still not enough land? How about 125 acres*with building site overlooking the Jordan River? brings and rock outcroppings provide an imaginative site. Asking $290,000 for this unique lot {owner/broker) More land than that? There’s 25 acres just outside little Washington for $297,500with five acres open and small stream meandering through, which would be wonderful for horses, and it adjoins an equestrian farm, separated by a ! . ^ 7 stone fence. Plenty ofplaces to ride! Want something with more woods? You’ll want to see this 28-1/2 acres in Gid Brown Hollow. Driveway is in, well drilled, nice pond, and views to the West from some of the building sites. NO COVENANCES, which means ATV’s, 4* wheelers, etc. Asking $390,000. Here’s one with river frontage and great views including views of Old Rag! 46+ acres on the Hughes River, open and wooded, numerous building sites. Priced at $795,000. You have to really see this one to appreciate it! It is amazing! APPAHANNOCK EAL ESTATE ESOURCES BOTCH ZINDEL, BROKER, GRI, ABR butch@rapprealestate.coin Buyer representation since 1989 RUTH PURNELL, REALTOR ruthpumell@yahoo.coro “ B RappahannockRealEstateResources.com • 540.675.1190 & • Water? 32+ acres with a strong stream r. tor creating a private 5+ acre lake. Wooded and open,": SUPPORT YOUR I FIRE DEPARTMENTS!! Goto www.Rappahannocklions.org click on “Support fire departments” Shop at Amazon, Office Depot, Plow & Hearth, PetSmart, Send Flowers & Walmart! Your fire departments will receive 4+% of your purchase price through rebates to the Lions!!!! 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The Upcoming Events section lists events sponsoreo 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@ timespapers.com or phone her at (540) 351-1165. March 7: Scouting Rappahannock County Friends of Scouting will hold their annual fundraising breakfast at 8 a.m., on Saturday, March 7 at the Amissville United Methodist Church. John Kiser, a local resident, will be the guest speaker. He will discuss his new book, “The Commander of the Faithful: The Life and Times of Emir Abd el-Kader -? a Story of True Jihad." The public is encouraged to participate. Tickets may be reserved by calling either Walt Longyear 540-675-3679 or Tom Junk 540-987-8617. Contributions may also be sent to the Boy Scouts of America at PO Box 540, Sperryville, VA 22740. March 7: Breakfast Washington Volunteer Fire and Rescue will host an All You Can Eat Breakfast on Saturday, March 7 from 7-11 a.m. Adults, $7, children ages 4-10, $4, and children 3 and under are free. All proceeds benefit the Washington Volunteer Fire and Rescue. Questions please call 540-675-3615 and speak with one of our members. March 8: Belle Meade There will be an open house at Belle Meade School on Sunday, March 8, from 1 -3 p.m. Belle Meade School, grades 6-9, integrates academic learning and sustainable living. The full academic program is complemented by participation in the life and work of the farm. The school is located at 2 Belle Meade Visit www.rappnews.com for more upcoming events Lane, Sperryville. For more information call 540-987-8970 or www.bellemeade school.org. March 10: RCCA Community members are invited to attend the March 10 meeting of the Rappahannock County Conservation Alliance (RCCA) at 5:30 p.m., at The Link in Sperryville. For more information, call the office at 540-987-9118. March 12: Meeting The Sons of Confederate Veterans (SCV) will have their meeting on Thursday, March 12 at 7 p.m., at the Rappahannock County Library. All are welcome to attend. For more information call Bill Hill at 540-987-7256. March 14: Irish Fest A St. Patrick’s Day parade and celebration will be held Saturday, March 14. sponsored by the Rappahannock County Lions Club. The parade in the town of Washington begins at 11 a.m. Irish lunch and an entertainment program with a traditional Irish band follows at 12 noon at the Washington fire hall. Tickets for lunch and the music program are available from Lions Club members at $10 each or email gannon54@comcast.net. To participate in the parade, call Larry Grove at 987-8612 or Steve Kerchner at 675-3905. For information, call Jim Gannon, 675-3657. Wear your green and join the fun. Three levels totaling approximately 30.000S.F. Zoned general/ commercial for many retail/commercial uses in the historic town of Sperryville, sturdy construction of post and beam. Four zone heating and air, public sewer. $599,000 Intriguing county horn# in Castleton designed with three master suites and featuring guest quarters with separate entrance. This home was huilt integrating an historic cabin as the library, dining room has full wall fireplace. $239,000 i This home is perched on a knoll with scenic mountain and pastoral views in Castleton. Affordably priced. $149;000 PttSTCrkEArLST Castleton, VA ^540.227.819 Rock Mills Road C vsn.rroN A magical rvfuer from cir\ Lie 7 ,vrcs with frontage on the Conngtm River aiki a KuulilulK turtle alxne river Wcnelertul . >}X-n !li»ir plan. Miit.nul jxireh, two pni.ite ivein em wings with aekhlKnai gu^t space in ilic finisliaJ basement VJW.IMI Ok \N<;r Road, \1 adison With cunennui location. beatiuftil * 2^ acr e lot and excellent biu k hc>me. this pn>(vrt\ is an outstanding value It has .1 ci'untrv kitchen..? Kirs. 2 5 Khs. tamil\ room, living mom and fill! Kisemcnl i ia'iage and metal Kim included k25n,(HXI Pin>M( tvr Slum , VV vshim.h >\ A rxHtl !uo W<xk' tn'ni iht- Inn ::l Iitilt W.ishington. this meiiuik*isl\ rtsK^w! 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Times community Newspapers will not accept liability for its failure, for any 8 § q r f a * i Insert an advertisement and the right to reject any mem deemed objectionable in natter, phraseology or setup, mmunrty Newspapers are not r the quality of advertised or services. Legal Notices ' -*• *'■ . School Board Budget Public Hearing 2009-2010 Proposed School Budget A School Board budget public hearing has been scheduled for Thursday, March 19 at 7:00p.m. in the Rappahannock County High School Auditorium. The purpose of the meeting is to receive public comments on the School Board's proposed 2009-2010 school budget. The Supenntendent's proposed budget includes a funding request of $8,509,098 from county funds and a total proposed budget of $11,434,491. The amount may be amended prior to and / or following the Public Hearing by the School Board. A summary of the proposed budget will be posted on the schools' website at www.rappahannock.kl 2.va.us as soon as the budget is finalized NOTICE OF TAKING PROOF OF DEBTS AND DEMANDS IN RE: ESTATE OF WOODVILLE G. BARRON, DECEASED FIDUCIARY NO CWF 07-15 Please take notice that, at the request o< Barbara leibbrandt. Executrix of the Estate of WOODVILLE G. BARRON, deceased, and pursuant to §64.1-171 of the Code of Virginia, I have fixed the 27th day of March, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. as the time, and my office at 211A Main Street in Washington, Virginia, as the place, for recerving proof of debts and demands against the said decedent or his estate. Douglas K. Baumgardner Commissioner of Accounts for the Circuit Court of Rappahannock County NOTICE OF JOINT PUBLIC HEARING AND INTENTION TO ADOPT AN ORDINANCE TO CREATE A SEWER SERVICE DISTRICT BY THE TOWN OF WASHINGTON. VIRGINIA KINDLY TAKE NOTICE that the Town Council and Planning Commission of the Town ot Washington, Virginia will hold a joint public heanng on the 11th day of March, 2009, beginning at 7:30 p.m. at the Town Hall of Washington, Virginia to consider the adoption of an ordinance which provides, by way of summary, for the creation of a central sewer service district in accordance with the provisions of Section 15.2-2400 through 2413 of the Virginia Code for a portion of the Town of Washington which generally includes Mt. Salem Ave., Gay Street, portions of Main Street portions of Route 211, portions of Harris Hollow Road, as is more completely and accurately shown on a map of such proposed district on file with the ordinance as set forth below. The name of the sewer service district shall be the Town of Washington Sewer Service District": the purpose of the district is to provide centralized waste water and sewer collection and treatment for all users within the district. Connection for sewer service shall be mandatory within the service distnct for all users or structures which generate sewage. Sewer services shall be provided by constructing a collection system and water treatment plant both of which are now under construction and which are expected to be on line on or about January of 2010. The users of such services within the district benefit from the provision of central sewer service to eliminate pollution sources from failing or failed drainfields and water run off from existing drainfields from enhanced property values and other potential benefits as are more completely outlined in a copy of the proposed ordinance. Users within the service distnct will be-required to pay tap fees, Availability Assessments and user charges in accordance with a comprehensive sewer ordinance which will be considered by Town Council and the Planning Commission at the same time and place in a separate public hearing. A complete copy of the proposed ordinance and the map showing the boundanes of the service district are available at the town offices, the Circuit Court Clerk's Office and John McCarthy s Office during normal business hours. All are invited to attend the public hearing at the time and place aforesaid and present their views. The heanng is being held in a public facility believed to be accessible to persons with disabilities. Any person with questions on the accessibility to the facility should contact the Town Clerk by telephone at 540-675-3128. TOWN COUNCIL TOWN OF WASHINGTON, VIRGINIA John C. Bennett Town Attorney BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY, VIRGINIA Pursuant to Section 170-129 of the Rappahannock County Code and Section 15.2-2204 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, notice is hereby given that the Board of Zoning Appeals for Rappahannock County, Virginia, will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, March 25, 2009 at seven-thirty in the evening in the Courthouse in Washington, Virginia, in order to consider the following applications: SU #09-02-01 Sonja C. Winter, dba Keysville Post, owner of 12.28 acres in Jackson District, zoned A-Agricultural, located at 13130 Crest Hill Road, Flint Hill, desires a Special Use permit to use her cottage as a tourist home. Seasonal rentals will occur May through November. Use allowed under Code Section 170-36E, with additional standards under Code Section 170-66K, of the Rappahannock County Code. SU #09-02-02 Richard B. and Judith B. Reidinger, dba Hazel Mountain Haven, owners of 12.964 acres In Piedmont District, zoned AAgricultural, located at 11 Penny Lane, Sperryville, desire a Special Use permit to use their guest house as a tourist home year round. Use allowed under Code Section 170-36E, with additional standards under Code Section 170-66K, of the Rappahannock County Code. No applicant or other party in interest, and no attorney for an applicant or party in interest, shall initiate a contact with a member of the BZA for the purpose of conducting a private discussion, in person or by telephone, concerning the merits of any application appeal, or other matter pending before the BZA. No member of the BZA shall participate in any such private discussion. Site visits or similar contacts initiated by BZA members shall not constitute such ex parte contacts. A copy of the foregoing applications are on file at the Zoning Office in Washington, Virginia, and are available for public inspection, Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm. Said applications wnl be presented to the Rappahannock County Planning Commts sion at their regular meeting on Wednesday, March 18, 2009 at seven-thirty in the evening at the Rappahannock County Courthouse for such recommendation as the Commission may wish to make pursuant to Section 170-55. if any. The above-named applicants, adjacent property owners, and any other parties desiring to be heard should be present at said meeting or should address their written comments to the Board of Zoning Appeals, c/o P.0 Box 519, Washington, Virginia 22747, in advance thereof. By: John W McCarthy Zoning Administrator 2 BR, 1 BA apartment in Old Town Warrenton. $850/month. (540) 347-6774. 4BR, 2BA, From $199/mo! Foreclosure, $22K! For Listings 800/720/1316, X2137 Brandy Station, 3BR. 2Ba, W/D, 1 ac fenced, pets ok. no smkg. Sec dep $1400/mo + utils. 540-727-0013 FLETCHER RENTAL PROPERTIES 292 Broadview Ave 540-347-7055 * 1BR efficiency @ 550/mo, Warrenton, Utils incl. Owner/Agent AH homes owned & managed by us Flint Hill, Rappahannock Co. 1BR, kitch/ dining/living area, BA W/D. Ground floor, pvt home, sep entr. Util, cable & WiFi ind. No smkg. $825/mo. Deposit/refs req'd. 540-631-4170 540-675-3506 Furnished apt, Marshall. quiet non smkr. no pets $695/mo molds utils Country living (540)364-3348. Furnished apt, Marshall, quiet non smkr. no pets. $650'mo melds utils Country living (540)364-3348. Rappahannock Co., Small but charming efficiency Great for creative work No pets Nr. Boston PO. $550. mo. includes utils 540-547-4465 Rural Culpeper, 1BR cottage. Best for 1 person. cats ok 2 mos sec dep. $650 mo. 1540)547-3281 The Ptalns/Middleburg. Sm bam apt. no smkg. $825 mo+ utils. Fum/ unfum. Pets negot. 540-687-6763, brevnov@starpower. net. Warrenton-peaceful mtn side 1BR, pvt ent. w/d, 3mi to town, 7mi to 66. $850/mo. no smkg/pets Dep & refs. (540)347-0073 (022 \_ 4BR, 2BA, From $199/mo! Foreclosure, $22K! Stop renting! Listings 800/720/1316, X2136 Adorable 2BR, 2BA. guest house. $1300/ mo. inclds Sat TV, SumerduckBealeton area. Kelly (703)489-9882, Weichert Realtors. Bealeton area 3br, 2t>a w/ attached garg & nice yard $1250/mo 540-222-3385 Beautiful log cabin for rent to handyman, woman. Partial barter for help wi fixups. Livable now 1000 sf, wood heat, good water, elec $ negot. knauth@ infowomen.org Brand New Luxury Condos 1 and 2 bedroom for lease or purchase. W/D Included starting at $900/mo. Come in and make your deal. (540)439-9846 Broad Run, 3br SFH, 1 5ba. new carpet' paint. 1+ acs. easy to I66 $1200 mo ♦ utils. 540-347-9333. Miscellaneous Wanted Looking for Quiet Riding Horse. Chestnut Gelding, 15.2 Hands, Cold blood, well broken with a good mind. Leave message at 540-347-6020 Looking for Sicilian Burro about 8 hands. Young Jack, not prone to founder. Leave message at 540-347-6020 Legal Notices SALE DKPARMENT FAX (847) 627-8801 TRUSTEE SSALE OF 3 ORANGE BUTLER LANE Woodville, VA 22749 In execution of a Deed of Trust in the onginal principal amount of $106,523.33, with an annual interest rale of 6 7000*? from CHARLES W BUTLER JR dated November 21. 2007. recorded among the land records of the Circuit C ourt for the COUNTY OF RAPPAHANNOCK as Deed Book/Instrument # 080000101. the undersigned appointed Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at public auc tion on the front steps of the Circuit Court building for the County of Rappahannock located at 238 Gay Street. Washington. Virginia on March 9, 2009 at I 30 PM. the property with improvements to wit: LOT #10 IN THE PLAT OF THE TOWN OF WOODVILLE. SAID PLAN BEING FILED IN THE CLERK S OFFICE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT OF RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY. VIRGINIA AND further described in the above Deed of Trust. (Tm Map No. 49A 1 3) THIS COMMUNICATION IS FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR TERMS OF SALE ALL CASH. A bidder * deposit of $10,000.00 or 10% of the tale price, whichever is lower, will be required in cash, certified or cashier 's check. Settlement within fifteen (IS) days of sale, otherwise Trustees may forfeit deposit. Additional terms to be announced at sale Loan type: Conventional. Trustee's File No 08-I41149D. PROFESSIONAL FORECLOSURE CORPORATION OF VIRGINIA. Substitute Trustees. C/O SHAPIRO A BURSON. LLP 236 CLEARFIELD AVENUE. SUITE 215, VIRGINIA BEACH. VA 23462 (757) 687-8777 2/26/09, 3/05/09 2466350 DC side of Warrenton, cozy 1BR, 1BA, kit, W/D. 1 ac, $900/mo. + sec dep. Must see! 540-207-7341 Lg 2BR, 2BA, private & secluded mtn top apt. $1200/mo. Orlean/ Warrenton. 1/2 of house 540-229-9328 g 38R house on lovely Rappahannock farm, FP, porch, gardens. W/D, $1300/mo + sec + utils. Mrs Brown 540-837-2988 MARSHALL, 3BR, 2BA, carport, W/D, mce yd. Good credit. No pets! $1050/mo 540-364-3348 Rappahannock, 2br, 2ba. CAC/Ht, WD. scm porch, country setting w/ babbling brooke, $900/m 540-219-8302 Rapp k County • 2BR, 1BA wden on 1 ac. $750 p/mo. 3BR, 2BA, full basement w/front and rear deck ,Views. All on 10 acre. $1350/ mo Call RRER 540-675-3843. Sm 3BR, 1 ba. W of Sperryville Off Rt 211, appls turn, elect heat $700/mo + sec dep. 540-987-8924 Sperryville: Lovely 2BR, 2BA, kitchen/ dining area w/wood Stove, living room w/ lovely rock fpl. CAC/ THE MEADOW HOUSE Behind Great Meadow Race Course, The Plains. VA. 3BR, 1.5BA home with country Kitchen. All appliances, heat pump & AC. 2 rjar lease minimum. 1300,mo Call Neil at: 540-347-6020 leave message Washington, VA, Piedmont Ave. 3BR, $850/ mo + utilities. Pets und e r 10 lbs. (240)375-1875 2 Ig rms lor rent to prof, or retired women in beautiful 4BR 2BA country house on 14 acres. $300 + share of electric, knauth® intowomen org Amlsivilte, bsmt 1 BR, priv ent, 1 BA, TV rm, shared kit. no smkg, $650-750/mo, utils inch 540-937-3602 Reduced rent for Lg house in Warrenton, minor chores required. (703)591-5323 Room for rent. $350/mo + utilities. Whole house amenities in Hume, V A . Victor 540-364-6024 3BR, 1.5BA TH in Marshall excel cond. Avail. Immed. no pets, owner/agent (703)753-1492 Warrenton, TH Bear Wallow Sbdv, 2 huge BR, 1 5BA. brand new effic. HVAC, $1100/mo. (540)229-5333 r1Fauquier - 6+ large offices. conference room, break room, 3 baths, DSL equipped, ground floor w/tots of parking. $1950/month. Olafsen Realty, 540-347-1505 www. BEACH VACATIONS with Village Realty. www.NaasHeadVaca iions.com or call 800.548 9688 & www. CorollaBeaches com or"call 8?? 546 5362. Rappahannock County Town of Washington, renovated 3br, 1.5 ba, ca. 1835, known as (Rabbit Gum) private, $ 3 9 9,0 0 0 540-675-3391 Full Time Employment Fauquier Community Child Care Licensed child care program is seeking: ALL CHILD CARE POSITIONS Must meet state licensing requirements. Competitive wages and benefits, exp. preferred. CALL 540-347-6970 or Fax resume to: 540-347-3518 SOFTWARE DEVELOPER Mindwrap seeks a C/C++ developer familiar with MFC to become a part of a team building the next version our Optix product line. Primary responsibilities include Windows GUI design and development using Visual Studio and VC++. Any expenence with InstallShield, CVS. and COM are all a plus.Qualified applicants should have a related degree or technical certificate, and ideally some professional experience.Join a great team solving interesting problems for commercial customers in a diverse and relaxed environment that includes multiple languages, databases, and operating systems. Email your resume to: jobs91@mindwrap.com or mail Mindwrap, Inc. Attn: Job Code W091, PO Box 430, Flint Hill, VA 22627 Commercial space, Old Town Warrenton, Culpeper St. Approx 1 500 sq ft. 540-347-6774 AAA Firewood, 100% seasoned oak $150/ cord. FREE delivery. Leaf/stump removal. 540-547-4257 Hay for sale, vatiety of types, variety of prices. 540-364-1824 Orchard grate, sq. bales, 2nd cut. bam kept. $5.50/bale. No rain. Delivery avail. 540-335-0493 RIDING LESSONS! Prepay for 10. get one free! Our instructor* have 100+ years of professional exp, All •map Arena +endless trail system $30. (540) 364-2929. www. HuntersFlest.net Saddle salat 1. Crosby Centennial closecontact jumpingsaddle. 17.5 seat, mediumwide tree. Front thigh block.Used 10x - per-, feet condition. Cost $1995 new - will take$650. 2. Albion dressage 17 seat. Medium wide tree. Perfect condition. Cost $1500 new - will take $500. 3. Smith and Worthington allpurpose. 17.5 seat, narrow tree. Front and rear thigh blocks. Perfect condition. Cost $1500new - will take ' $500. Make offers - photos available. (540)364-2929. S ft snow thower for tractor w/ 3PT hitch. Used 3 times, like new $750/ firm Antique wood burnmng cook stove w/ top warmer & side hot water tank. $900. (540)364-1233 TOP SOIL FOR SALE. Delivery available. (540) 937 5160 Whit* pin** 5-7', $35 each. Leland Cypress 5-6, $45 each, Norway Spruce. 6-7', $65 each. Delivery & planting avail. 540-937-6178, 540-718-2976 Boxer pups, females. Fawn with white matktngs AKC regs. with first shots. 540-272-7576. CLASSIFIED ADS WORKI Call Your Rep TODAY! 888-351-1660 or FAX 351-0121 Full Tim* Employment MH/SA ACCOUNTS SPECIALIST LOUDOUN COUNTY GOVERNMENT Department of Mental Health. Mental Retardation. Substance Abuse Services has an opening for an Accounts Specialist Responsibilities include developing, managing, monitoring the MH division's budget; accounting/fmancial activities. Provide guidance regarding fiscal requirements of program development, implementation, reporting Manage grants/contracts Responsible for training budget Assure compliance with Federal. State, County regulations related to licensure, Medicaid. Medicare Responsible for State Performance Contract development, monitoring, reporting. Supervise staff working in financial-related areas. Bachelor » degree and 2 years of related experience. Four years supervisory and grant experience orefened Advanced computer skills, strong analytical and excellent writing/communication skills. Experience with health insurance third party payer billing regulations. Successful background. credit and driving record checks and TB lest Valid driver's Ucenae (Hiring range S39.984-S54.978/yr) M9-S255-14* Close* 3/11/2009 Visit our on-line employment center at nan lustiss get for additional information and to apply. EOE. 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Or apply online: www averittcareers.com Mystery Shoppers Earn up to $100 per day. Undercover shoppers needed to judge retail k dining establishments. Experience not required. PI* call 1-SSS-SI5-524S. Fee appfiea. RN CARE MANAGER Experienced RN Care Manager, 30 hrs per week in Warrenton office (will train to become certified). Supervision of staff, assist with training, some travel to clients homes. Fax resume to 540*341-8477 or email to Inf o@c leansing water.com 1969 Ford Escort IX. SW. good gas milage, runs good. 4 cyt. $600 060 540-878-6188 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo. 126K mi. Auto trans. 4WD. Lthr seats. VB $3400 703-867-2521 2009 Uncoin Town Car. White w/tan leather intenor. 25K Miles. Full Power. Excel Cond. >14,000 571-918-4899 2007 Hyundia Accent, less than 15K mi. 5sp manual. A'C. AM/FM, moval Call Roger, 540-538-5254 Honda Accord 1992. only $700, AT. front wht dr, for listing calt. 800-365-3177 ext. A322 Removal ot your unwanted vehicles. 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FRUIT PARFAlT: Diane MacPherson spoons out her morning fruit salad of strawberries, mango, kiwi, blueberries with custard yogurt and granola garnished with a sprig of mint. This is a refreshing first course of a Foster Harris House four course breakfast. By Stephen Dareing Rappahannock News Staff Writer What is it about Rappahannock that seems to change everything about a person? You move here, you fall in love with the place and the next thing you know all manner of heretofore hidden talent erupts from the soul. That is exactly what happened to John and Diane MacPherson upon moving to the county nearly four years ago when they left California for “Little Washington” and bought the Foster Harris House Bed and Breakfast on Main Street On March 21 - at R. H. Ballard’s on Main Street - the MacPhersons will showcase the part of their dream they had not imagined: The public release and booksigning of their' new Foster Harris House Cookbook. “When we set out,” said John, 43, “this was not the intent* As Diane, 41, explained, they kept a three-nng binder of various recipes that guests frequently requested. After three years of people asking for recipes, they decided to make a cookbook. “This started off as a much simpler project,” said John. At first they envisioned something maybe a step up from a church cookbook in terms of design and feel, but certainly nothing too “haute cuisine." What they ended up with, was a little of both. Delicious food, gorgeously presented, but very often made from ordinary ingredients one could find in any kitchen. Sort of like mom in a special engagement as executive chef at the Inn at Little Washington. In fact mom - in this case Jan MacPherson who lives in iTewksbury, Mass. - is very much a part of the book as John ' 'says many of his recipes came from her. But he also has col Booksigning FOSTER HARRIS HOUSE COOKBOOK John and Diane MacPherson will sign ; their cookbook, "The Foster Harris House : § Cookbook," on March 21 from 2-4 p.m. at R. H. Ballard’s Shop, 307 Main Street in Washington The event also will feature hors d’oeuvres from the cookbook and wine from f Rappahannock Cellars. JOHN MACPMIIJON V* ,*•** tna^aUr) *» 4<9*m ‘ntm.tXm-.*** V/v v. John and Diane MacPherso^^ publish cookbook . .. X lected recipes over time that have caught his interest ' *1 love cookbooks,” said John. “I read them like mystery novels.” The 181-page book is beautiful - it looks t expensive ($24.95) - but it is not intimidating and overly complex like some fancy cookbooks. Many of the recipes for breakfasts and dinners are very humble and easy to prepare. Best of all, it has full page color photographs. What pushed their initial project over the hump was a guest, John Spaulding, a professional photographer. He was also fellow connoisseur and lover of fine food. When he learned they were putting together a book of their favorite recipes, he asked if he could take some photos.. After shooting hundreds of photos of various dishes in different settings throughout the inn, Spalding gave them a slide show which John said, “blew them away.” “From that point,” he said, “it became more than a threering binder” ' They had help, too, from the Mallards and from Adrian and Margaret Brown - neighbors from down the street—who lent them flatware and linens to accent John’s culinary art Washington and fine American cuisine have always \>eea associated through the Inn at Little Washington just down the street. But in four short years, John and Diane have been building their own reputation as a great weekend escape with fine food and wine. “Food is really one of the main draws to Rappahannock County,” said John, and the people who visit their B&B “really appreciate a simple, but refined product.” John said their core business are repeat customers, and that the food and wine of Rappahannock are all a part of the ' f s • Photos by John Spaulding . RASPBERRY; COULIS: John MacPherson prepares a raspberry sauce in the Kitchen of the Foster Harris House Bed and Breakfast. package, which - as if the tasteful rooms, expertly prepared breakfasts and local wine weren’t enough - also include cycling tours which they began offering in 2005. John and Diane love to cycle - John raced competitively in California - and the roads here were perfect for it, he said, John sees an expansion of that business - called Tour d’Epicure - to include local forms in addition to the rides to various local wineries. . i, All of this sprang from a dinner conversation in January of 2004 at a B&B in Santa Barbara, Calif Their careers had lost their luster, and “anyplace can feel like a gilded cage when one’s career becomes dissatisfying,” they say in the opening to their book. “We should open up a bed and breakfast,” an idea that both said “hit them like a lightning bolt,” during dinner. They both loved good food, good wine and escapes to' romantic B&Bs. “Why do what you love only on the weekends?” they both thought Both gave up their day jobs - John as a fireplace design studio manager, Diane as a management consultant- - to move to Virginia and buy a bed and breakfast. They had looked first in Napa Valley, but family was the East Coast and since they wanted to start a family their own they started looking in Virginia. They drove over 1,000 miles, “but when we came Rappahannock County, we were awestruck," said John. ' “ They found the Foster Harris House when they asked their Realtor to call around to area B&Bs and see if there were any who were ready to sell. Then proprietors Patrick and Rita Corbett were thinking it was time to retire, said John, and so John and Diane found their dream right here in Washington. They now also have Finn, their three year-old son, who completes the dream they first discussed five years ago in Santa Barbara. — B 2,8 RAAC library Series features author Ann Crittenden By Sallie Morgan Special to the Rappahannock News The Friday at the Library Series sponsored by the Rappahannock Association for the Arts and the Community (RAAC) welcomes local resident Ann Crittenden, award-winning journalist, author, and lecturer on March 13 at 8 p.m. at the county library. Crittenden’s classic ' work, “The Price of Motherhood,” garnered widespread media attention and was, named one of the New York Times Notable Books ofthe Year in 2001, as well a&'being listed by the Chicaga-Tribune as one of the top TO feminist literary works since publication of Betty A Friedan’s “The Feminine Mystique” in 1964. A women’s magazine editor wrote recently, “If The Feminine Mystique’ was the book that laid the seeds for the women’s movement of the 1960s, “The Price of Motherhood’ may someday be regarded as the one that did the same for the mothers’ movement.” When asked why she wrote “The Price of Motherhood,” Crittenden says: “By the time I had a child, I had already had a successful career in journalism, as, a reporter for Fortune, as a writer and foreign correspondent for Newsweek, and as an economic reporter for The New York Times. Becoming a mother struck me as both the most important and most challenging job I had ever had. I think many professional women tend to have that reaction. They take their job as a mother as seriously as they take the other jobs they have had. Yet they discover that our society, despite the lip service paid to mother hood, doesn’t seem to agree. “I was shocked at the lack of respect, status, and economic independence that go with being a conscientious parent. A few years after I left my job at the Times, I ran into someone at a party who said, “Didn’t you used to be Ann Crittenden?” That’s when I knew I had to write this book.” The book argues that although women have been liberated, mothers have not. Drawing on hundreds of interviews, and the latest research in economics, family law, sociology, history, and child development, this provocative book shows how mothers are uniquely disadvantaged economically. Unlike most other nations, the United States systematically refuses to value or support unpaid car* ing labor. As a result, mothers, children, and society as a Ann Crittenden whole pay an enormous price. Crittenden makes a forceful argument that the anachronistic, dependent . status of mothers and other caregivers is the unfinished business of the woman’s movement. Crittenden was a reporter for The New York Times for eight years, writ ing on a broad range of economic topics. She initiated numerous investigative reports and was nominated for the Pulitzer Prize. She also has been a financial writer and foreign correspondent for Newsweek, a reporter for Fortune magazine, a visiting lecturer for MIT and Yale, an economics commentator for CBS News, and executive director of the Fund for investigative Journalism. Crittenden’s latest book, “If You’ve Raised Kids, You Can Manage Anything,” also has received critical praise and was featured in People magazine. Her ’ previous books include “Sanctuary A Story of American Conscience” and the “Law in Collision,” one of the New York Times Notable Books of the Year in 1988, and “Killing the Sacred Cows: Bold Ideas for a New Economy* (1993). Her articles have appeared in every national newspaper and numerous magazines, including Foreign Affairs, The Nation, Barron’s, and Working Woman. Crittenden, a native of Dallas, Texas, is a graduate of Southern Methodist University and the Columbia University School of International Affairs. She completed all of the work except for the dissertation for a PhD in modern European history from Columbia. She ,, is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations and has served on the board-of the International Center for Research on Women. Crittenden has one son, and shares a home in Flint Hill with her husband, John Henry, as well as a residence * in Washington, D.C. There is no charge for her March 13 presentation. Fn^y night at flie movies Tile movie, “Changeling,” will be presented by the ‘Rappahannock Association for the Arts and Community on Friday, March 6 at 8 p.m. Admission is $6 for adults, $4 for students. The movie stars Angelina Jolie who was nominated for Best Actress for her role in this film. It is a true story of a single mom, her missing son and her struggle as a woman in 1920s Los Angeles trying to fight an increasingly hostile group of male authorities to find the truth about her son. At the Theatre: Irish flute, fiddle, By Wendy Weinberg Special to the Rappahannock N«w» ■* On Saturday, March 14, at 8 p.m./the Theatre at Washington, Virginia will present a program in anticipation of 8t. Patrick’s Day on March 17. Representing the next generation of Irish musicians, the youthful duo Fiona and Bronwyn will entertain on flute and fiddle, and with song and dance. Though young, these talented musicians are steeped in Ireland’s long musical heritage. Fiona Balestrieri began to study Irish dance at the O’Rourke-Tighe school at the age of nine and has appeared in several Irish dance shows. She is apprentice dance and flute/whistle instructor at the Blue Ridge Irish Music School. She has twice visited Ireland on study tours. , Bronwyn Keith-Hynes has bean playing -v ft the fiddle for 13 years, beginning at the age of three. In 2007, she won the Virginia State Open Fiddle Competition and in 2008 competed with distinction as a soloist in the All Ireland Fleadh Cheoil Na hEireann. She has studied traditional Irish music at Sooil Eigse in .Ireland. Tickets are $20 for adults and $6 for students 18 and under. Seating is reserved. For reservations, or to obtain a copy of the Theatre’s spring schedule, phone (540) 6751253 or email to TheatreVA®*oL com. . / Bronwyn Keith-Hynes (toft) and Fiona Batostriari will perform during the March 14 St. Patrick’s Day program at the Theatre at Washington.

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Saturday, March 7th * #« • « 10:30am Survival Strategies Show hosted by the . * i Learning Safari at Leesburg Animal Park • , 11am Mad Science Spectacular Science Show - ‘ • See cool Chemical Reactions! Spectacular Science Experiments! Amazing Magic (science) Tricks! Noon Vocal Performance from American Ideal Camp Participant provided by Allegro Community Music School 1 pm Join the Girl Scouts for a “mock” campfire - sing songs, enjoy skits and more! 2pm Fly Casting Demonstration provided by Trout Unlimited Tri-State Conservation & Fishing Camp 2:30pm CPR Demonstration hosted by Prince William Chapter, American Red Cross $:■ 3pm 4pm Exciting Martial Arts Demonstration provided by Action Movie Camp Survival Strategies Show hosted by the Learning Safari at Leesburg Animal Park Sunday, March 8th 3 ■*.» .V3 * Noon Mad Science Spectacular Science Show • See cool Chemical Reactions! Spectacular Science Experiments! Amazing Magic (science) Tricks! 1pm - Exciting Martial Arts Demonstration provided by Action Movie Camp 2pm Fly Casting Demonstration provided by Trout Unlimited Tri-State Conservation & Fishing Camp 2:30pm CPR Demonstration hosted by Prince William Chapter, American Red Cross 3pm Vocal Performance from American Ideal Camp Participant provided by Allegro Community Music School i . 1 Entertainment/activities and times are subject to change without notice. Manassas Mall Camp Gear Guessing Game! Win over $250 worth of Camping Gear from Sears, Macy’s, XPenney and Target for your next Camping Trip! Visit the Camp Gear Display near Macy’s and try your,luck at the Camp Gear Guessing Game. The customer that guesses closest to the actual value of the camping gear on display will win it all! We would like to thank Sears, Macy’s, X Penney and Target for donating the items for this promotion! Visit the display near Macy's, the Mall Information Booth at the Camp & Summer Activities Expo or the Customer Service Center near Sears for details. *44** *4* *44 4 Massanuttan Family Getaway « 4 Day, 4 Night Stay inductor ~ “ It# 4Waterparkpasses ? 7aakand Cabin Gatawa ji at a Virginia State Park ;j Ing Weekend Ragi ‘ A< |p| Complete the following information and return ' this slip to the Mannassas Mall information booth at JC Penney Court or the Customer Service Center near Sears. Name Address City State Phone Email Would you like to receive the Mannassas Mall e-newsletter? yes No purchase necessary Must be 18 years or older to enter Need not be present to win Winners will be notified via phone by Friday, March 13th

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Planning is key to a successful camp experience By Jennifkk Hkyns Special to the Times Ask any busy mom, and she’ll tell you it’s never too early to start planning summer activities for the kids. The options are limitless: vacations, day trips, poolside days, play dates. And then there’s the vast world of summer camps. There are half-day, full-day, and overnight camps, and they come in the range of sports, computers, music, robotics, cooking, art and scouting, to name just a few. The question is, with so many possible choices, how do you know which camp is right for your child? While there’s no easy answer, there are many things to consider to ensure your child is safe and has fun at camp this summer. Narrow Down the Choices The first step in choosing a summer camp is to narrow down your options, and the best way to do this is to ask your child what he or she would like to do. Maybe they are particularly good at drawing or soccer or singing and want to spend more time doing those things. Or perhaps they want to try something new Naturally, as a parent, it’s ultimately up to you where you want to See CAMP, Page 7 COME FORTHE DAY or PLAN TO STAY! Indoor/Outdoor Water Park j Condo Rentals Golf Packages j Spa | Snow Sports Conceits & Festivals | Outdoor Recreation

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Camp From Page 5 spend your money, but having input from your child is a good first step in the right direction. Run it Up the Flagpole Most children are a little apprehensive about being dropped off at a place where they may not know a soul. One way to ease kids into camp is to ensure they'll have at least one friendly face in the crowd. Ask some of their friends’ parents about their summer camp plans. Not only is this a great way to find out if any of them will be attending a camp your child might enjoy, but also some of these parents may have previous experiences with these camps that they can share with you. Act the Sleuth Children are our greatest pride and joy and, as such, their safety and well-being are the primary concern of any parent. When choosing a summer camp, don't be afraid to do a little digging and ask a lot of questions. Camps that have longevity and qualified professionals running them are keys to trustworthiness. That’s not to say that a brand-new camp won’t be fantastic, but take a good look at who is running the show and how they qualify their counselors. Do the Math While children are invaluable, summer camps have a definite cost, and they vary greatly. Money may not be your primary concern, but it should weigh in, especially if you are planning multiple camps over the span of the summer. Once you ve pared down your list of the types of camps you are considering, start comparing costs. If, for example, your child is committed to playing sports at camp this summer, try to locate as many qualified sports camps in your area as possible and find out what they all cost. If you find one you like much more than the others and it happens to cost more, contact the camp and find out if they would be willing to give a discount or scholarship. The most important components of a summer camp experience for your child are having fun and building confidence, so be sure to listen to your child, do a bit of research and trust your instincts. And remember, you can’t do it all in just three months. But not to worry — next summer will be here before you know it. Lake Manassas Academy Summer Camp Qet a ticket da SusnmeA AdueatuneA.! SCHOOL AGE: Pick-your-weeks to attend! Children don t settle tor anything else but the best summer ever' Exciting field trips to the park, aquarium, pod, gym, museum, zoo, and many ' u*t more! Tnemes include Camp Rock!, Jurassic Times, Sports Mania, Cirque du Soleil and more S225 per week includes all activities and field trips. f PRESCHOOL CHILDREN ■ Ask your parents to bring you to Lake Manassas I Academy1 Fun to Learn Labs at Lake Manassas I Academy are a fun zone1 Awesome in House Events ' will have children talking about reptiles, sea animals, water play, puppet shows, dances, music, art and more Infants and Toddlers are invited too! FREE REGISTRATION lor Summer Camp • New Families Only • Must present coupon upon enrollment • May not be combined with other often ExfWW March 30 2008 www.LakeManassasAcademy.com 14930 Holly Knoll Lane, Gainesville. VA 20155 • 571-248-6571 Directions m Gainesville. Rt 29 South. Left onto Bakusroi BM at Shoppers food Warehouse & Lake Manassas Community traffic light Go 3.70 s mae to noffy Knot Lane Hour* of operation art 6 30 am to 6 30 pm Academics, Inc. A Center for Extraordinary Learning Classes and Camps Summer Session June 29 - August 21 Art Week Sew Cool Weeks Reading & Math Classes Kindergarten Prep Jump Start for September (?«u f1 School Sense A program designed to help Prince William County. Manassas Park and City of i Manassas schools with school supplies. Register your store receipts (excluding Department Store* except for sears) and Earn Points for your school! TO Date 255,000 points earned with local shoots!! MANASSAS MALL Mac/s. JCPenney. Sears. Target H&M and over 100 Fine Stores Shopping Line: 703.3M.01t1 ManassasMall.com 8300 Sudiey Road/ftt. 234 Manassas. VA For ftjtfor information visit www.ManassasMail.oom or cal us at 703.368.0181 and support your School Sense Prqpaml Power In Partners *■ PC|N? $hc &aine*uiUe (limes www Gainesville Times com - * J.

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f #N*S A Developing Character & Confidence through Adventure and Challenge . . A’ 4.. Outdoor Adventure Camp for a§M 10-17. Shuttle service from ' Richmond & Charlottesville. Rock Climbing. Canoeing. Camping, Slicing. Caving, Outdoor Education, Kayaking, and morel All Equipment1! provided! No Experience Needed! >48 gamplmdden Meadows EK SESSIONS * AGES 7-1 *1 -/i < Jjf -■# * Horseback riding, sailing, arts, white-water rafting, organic gardening, farm animals, caving, mountain boarding, canoeing, backpacking, climbing wall, mountain biking, hiking, rock climbing, fishing, nature studies, swimming, our 1000 foot zipline and more! 800-600-4752 www.camphiddenmeadows.com Located in the beautiful Allegheny Mountains of West Virginia. Accredited by the American Camping Association. Shuttle to camp available. Oh, the Place's You'll Go... (with our Summer (amp Program) At Ski« the limit Academy, wp put Chikirpn first! Washington National Zoo Baltimore Aquarium Bowl America Skate-N-fun Zone and Much More! Skies the Limit Academy 84S0 Maplewood Drive - Manassas, VA - 703.392.7890 wwwJriesthelimitik.com - parents8skiesthelimitlk.com Week-long residential programs starting at Off-Site Trips Caving Kayaking Horseback Riding Swimming Rock Qimbmg Mountain Boarding • Rising 3 *• 12“ grades m •Arts & Crafts ™ • Challenge Course • Climbing Tower •Zip Line •Archery ( • Canoeing Affordable Rates. Earlybird Discounts. 4 Hours from D.C.:U www.CampRoanoke.com (540) 387-6114

There are many reasons to study and train in martial arts Whatever your reasons and personal goals we have a program that is right for you." -Doug Esposito Head Coach m m exttul Mixed martial arts Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Thai boxing ^ Kids and Adultj Classes % 7 Days a week Day/Evening I Middle School Academic Camp < New and Repeat Courses for Hi*b School Credit FOdhtCamp '■•is Ad classes and camps run June 28-July 24.2009. Now accepting weticatloos tor all Sommer Programs! 800-272-1172 www.rma.edu CHIP ROHR’S S12SCCER CAMP at Linton Hall School ' "Soccer Fun with Kids!" 3 FUN, ONE-WEEK SESSIONS for AGES 6-13 Soccer Skill Fundamentals Indoor Games - Swim Period Popsicle Break - Outdoor Games For information, call: 703 368-3000 or, click on www.chiprohrsoccer.com

Fairfax Collegiate Summer 2009 Rising Grades 4 to 9 Math / Writing / Test Prep / Speech / Debate ' ‘ Computer Fluency/Programming / Web Design Robotics / DV Filmmaking / Digital Photography Ashburn Campus Ideal School High School 44675 Cape Court Chantilly Campus St Timothy Catholic School 1 3809 Poplar Tree Road Fairfax Campus Gesher Jewish Day School 4700 Shirley Gate Road Falls Church Campus St. Katherine Greek Orthodox Church 3149 Glen Carlyn Road Herndon Campus St. Joseph Parish Hall 7SO Peachtree Street Two-Week Sessions, June 22 to August 28 Full-Day and Half-Day Programs • Our 17th Year www.FairfaxCollegiate.com 703 481-3080 A Resident Camp— on the Chesapeakeu Bay Since 1938. For more Information or to schedule a tour, please call800-331Oniv 2.5 hours from Manassasl "\ % f. * i v,* jtjjpZ r4#\*# dmm Outdoor Adv«ntur« Camp *wsr (Join our family owned and operated Outdoor Adventure Camp in boautlful, hlntory rich Harper* Terry, WV, it’o an amazing fun-fUled week that your child will never forget! Advonturoo offered weekly June-Aufuat. Check out our webnlte for more Information! Hf + E dpM'rsn IfoHeyb Futsal c

Dates: 6/22-6/26 7/6-7/10 7/20 - 7/24 8/ 3 - 8/7 (advanced week) $375 per week, $400 advanced week $25 discount for siblings Kids will learn Hunter/ Jumper/ Equitation and CT as well as proper horse care techniques. Camp consists of daily riding and other activities such as swimming, canoeing down the Rappahnnock, arts and crafts and sports. Camp runs Monday through Friday, from 8: JO am to 5:00 pm. Space is limited to 12 campers per week so sign up quickly! For more information contact Kellys Ford Equestrian Center. Brochures available at the facility *o< •i40-399-1800 'td) kdlysfordequ esry' aol.co m www.innarkdlystord.i.orn 16589 Edwards Shop Rd Remington, VA 22734 EQUESTRIAN CENTER KinderCarcr KinderCare Global Summer Adventures ‘ ':eM HIGH VIEW, WEST VIRGINIA 25 MINUTES WEST OF WINCHESTER, VIRGINIA Wy OOtyfo flmgma oft (Mooqp too# (Mm3 Camp Sandy Cove operates week-long camps for 7-15 year old boys and girls. We offer over 30 different camp activities, including horseback riding, skateboarding, trapeze/circus arts, and so much more. As a Christian camp, we also lead cabin Bible studies and Chapels for all campers. Check us out on the web and meet us at the Manassas Mali Camp Fair on March 7-8, 2009. Discounts will be available for new campers who register at the Camp Fair! WWW.CAMPSANDYCOVE.ORG l mcfield School Seek (lie challenge; make a difference, live an extraordinary life camp so much that! Enriching. Creative. FUN! i Wakefield School & SUMMER CAMPS June 22-July 31,2009 Over 50 camps for ages 4 and up. 5 W SK)KIS.AKI\ CKMIXAlMXITJRfw ttMICS AND MORE Gttolog and Registration an* online at wwwcwakefiekisch<x)l.oig ‘ information, please contact Mrs. Updike, tuptUke^wakefieidschoolorg :hool.org T

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