Rappahannock News, April 9, 2009

RICH MON [) VA 232 W-J 905 <■>-% Bt \ . mmm ■ <iw.. *w: . i- v f*;j| A ' w / i ■ \ if C / ' ^ ? < ‘ 'v . ??'.tr~"-fx''- tt.ir 131st Year ... No. 15 Washington, Va. WWW.RAPPNEWS.COM 50 £ The ‘k^appaftannaeh ‘Ninas’ staff wisfies you a day affiape and renewal an ‘Easter. mm SPRING BEAUTY: Matthew Terry, 18, a senior at Rappahannock County High School, was walking with his camera around his yard last Saturday when he captured the beauty of spring. Matthew, who plays the drums in the Rappahannock high school bands, enjoys photography. His mother, Angela Bane, and his stepfather, James Bane, are members of the Sperryville Volunteer Rescue Squad. He lives with them and his younger brother, Brevan, on F.T. Valley Road in Sperryville. Supervisors deal with hot topics, surprises By Stephen Dareinc Rappahannock News Staff Writer In a stuffy courtroom in front of 30 people on Monday, the normally inexcitable Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors' meeting turned contentious at times, skipping expected controversy, replacing it with others, and ending with some unexpected surprises. The busy session included: • The approval for the formation of an Economic Development Advisory Committee (EDAC >; • A surprise announcement that BOS Chairman Bob Anderson would not seek re-election in November; • A vote to not ratify a purchase contract for Peter Kramer’s Washington Arts Building; • Authorization for County Attorney Peter Luke to prosecute a local business - the Hillsdale Country Store - for allegedly not filing meals and lodging tax returns for the past two years; • A scolding by Supervisor Ron Frazier who took School Superintendent Dr. Bob Chappell to task for not aggressively seeking tuition payments from out of county students and for including certain items in the budget that the BOS hadn’t approved; • An announcement by Rappahannock resident -John Lesinski of Washington of his intention to run against incumbent Delegate Todd Gilbert R-15th District who also was at the meeting; • Setting the schools and county budget hearing at the high school for April 24. ‘Yes’ to EDAC The agenda item that in the lead up to the meeting seemed to be the hot topic - the creation of an Economic Development Advisory Committee for the county - turned out to be broadly supported bv the supervisors. Of the 30 or so present, only See BOARD, Page A8 ‘Jail & Bail’ Sheriff’s Office to hold fundraiser By Major Scott Jenkins Special to the Rappahannock News The Rappahannock Sheriff’s Office's “Relay for Life” team will conduct a fundraising event on Friday, April 24. The “Jail & Bail” fundraiser should provide a fun opportunity for the community to meet and interact with the Sheriffs Office staff for a very worthy cause. The public may contact the Sheriffs Office from now until April 23 to request an “Arrest Warrant” for someone they know in the community. This could possibly be their friends, co-worker, supervisor, neighbor or family member. The cost of each “Warrant” will be a $3 donation, pledged to the Sheriffs Office Relay for Life team to lie delivered no later than April 30. The Sheriffs Office volunteers will serve the “Warrants" on the accused on Friday, April 24 from 9 a m. until 12 noon. The accused will be handcuffed and transported to the courthouse, where they will be provided telephone access and allowed to contact people for “Bail Money” - pledged donations to be delivered bv April 30. To request a warrant, call 540-675-5300 Each person who contacts the Sheriffs Office to request ■» we»rant will be asked the following information: 1) Name of the accused; 2) Relationship to the “accused" (such as friend, co-worker, etc.); 3) Offense (example: “Cruelty to employees,” “Failure to allow 2-hour recess for students,”“Failing to provide Fridays as paid holidays” ); 4) The suggested “bail” amount ($25,$50, $100, etc.). There will be a good opportunity for photographs during the “arrest,” so don’t forget to bring your cameras! Please understand that in the interest of fun and supporting a good cause, we do not want to disrupt the workplace. If a manager, teacher, or any person “accused" is not able to leave the workplace to participate, we will leave a copy of the “warrant" and offer an opportunity for a photograph of the “arrest” with a deputy. We would appreciate the community’s support in fundraising for this important event. Major Scott Jenkins is chief deputy of the Rappahannock County Sheriffs Office. Meals and lodging county taxes plummet Non-payers to be prosecuted By Stephen Dareinc; Rappahannock News Staff Writer Economic malaise may have been seeping into the county much earlier than just last year. At Monday’s Board of Supervisors’ meeting, County Attorney Peter Luke asked the board to authorize him to prosecute a business that had not filed food and beverage tax returns for the last two years. Luke cited statistics from the Treasurer’s Office that what are commonly referred to as meals and lodging taxes have declined significantly from calendar year 2007 to 2008. But the Rappahannock News has learned that the biggest drop in meals and lodging tax collections occurred from 2006 to 2007 according to information supplied by-the Treasurer’s Office. It can be seen comparing 4th quarter 2006 to 4th quarter 2007 when there was a 35 percent drop in collections. According to officials at the Treasurer's Office, this is the largest collection quarter as it represents most of the busy fall season. Comparing 4th quarter numbers 2007 to 2008, the drop is not as See TAXES, Page A9 ‘No Payne, No Gain’ ‘Buck’ Payne: Teacher of the Year By Mary Shaw Special to the Rappahannock News Rappahannock’s Francis “Buck” Payne, a social studies teacher and program coordinator of the AVID (Advancement via Individual Determination) program at Falls Church High School, has been named the Fairfax County Public Schools 2009 Teacher of the Year. Payne will represent FCPS in Virginia’s Teacher of the Year competition. The winner will be announced in the fall. “This is a passion and an investment,” smd Payne in an interview with the Rappahannock News this week at his farm in Sperryville. He I-1 was being asked his reaction to receiving the award and his thoughts on teaching, “It is not about the salary or time, this is about the smile on our students’ faces when they succeed, lx- that on a given test, SAT scores, acceptance into college or graduating for college. That is priceless.” Payne also has won the Washington Post Agnes Meyer Outstanding Teacher Award for educational excellence, which is presented annually to a teacher from each school division in the Washington metropolitan area. The goals of the Agnes Meyer Outstanding Teacher Awards are to r recognize excellence in teaching, to encourage creative and quality instruction, and to contribute in a substantive way to improving education in the Washington area. The award includes a $3,000 prize, which Pavne will receive at a recognition ceremony this month. Visitors to Falls Church High may see students wearing T-shirts stating “No Payne, No Gain.” These would be Payne’s students, beneficiaries of the dedication, commitment, enthusiasm, and countless hours he dedicates to challenge, inspire, and encourage them to succeed in school. See TEACHER, Page A7 Rappahannock News Photo Jan Clatterbuck BEST TEACHER: Francis ‘Buck" Payne of Sperryville, a social studies teacher and program coordinator of the AVID (Advancement via Individual Determination) program at Falls Church High School, has been named the Fairfax County Public Schools 2009 Teacher of the Year. 1 School Board News Madison and Rappahannock schools agree to share costs, it was announced at Tuesday night's School Board meeting. See story Page A3 Rappahannock News P.O. Box 59 Washington, Va. 22747 (540) 675-3338 (540)675-3088 (fax) The Fodderstack 10-K Race is at 9 a.m., ok? By John McCarthy Special to thi* Rappahannock News This is the tenth year I’ve written this article and trust me, it is no cakewalk anticipating the next heroically buffoonish mistake that your friends and neighbors on the Rappahannock County Recreational Facilities Authority will make, thereby adding to the luster of our reputation. The pain of knowing that something unanticipated will happen to thoroughly screw up the proceedings amounts to a veritable agony that we all suffer from April 1 through nice day, which is April 18 this year. Sure it feels great when it’s all over, but the burden really is too much. Accordingly, we’ve outsmarted Fate (and you people) this time. We are starting the race at 9 a.m. in response to so many requests to get it done in the cool of the morning. That’s it; elegantly simple, really. So get ready for the 31st Annual Fodderstack 10-K Race, which will run from the Vierling's Packing Shed in Flint Hill to Washington, starting at - 9 a.m. The first, second and third place trophies crafted by local artisan Merrill Strange* for males and females in each of now 12 categories should act as a major SPRING RACE: This years Fodderstack 10-K Race on Fodderstack Road from Flint Hill to Washington will be held on Saturday, April 18 beginning an hour earlier - at 9 a.m. incentive and perhaps the Eva Smith Memorial trophies to the first finishing Rappahannock County resident (male and female) ilso adds some fleetness of foot to i field which is otherwise rather See RACE, Page A8

Toni Egger’s doing what comes naturally - Heading up education foundation By Stephen Dareing Rappahannock News Staff Writer In what was most recently the Sunnyside Deli at The Link, Toni Egger now sits behind a large HOW TO EASILY CONTAC Rappahannock Neu§^ The Rappahannock News is in its 131st year as Rappahannock County's newspaper of record and primary source of local news and advertising. If you have any story ideas or comments on stories. please let us know. We want to hear from you. Phone: (540) 675-3338 Fax: (540)675-3088 Address: 249 Main Street, PO Box 59, Washington, Va. 22747-0059 Hours: Weekdays, 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. with 24-hour answering service Internet address: www.rappnews.com Who to Contact Administrative Matters General Manager: Pam Symington. (540) 351-1166. psymington@timespapers.com Business Manager: Carina Richard-Wheat. (540) 351-0431, chchard@timespapers.com Newsroom Contacts Executive Editor: Bill Walsh. 540- 351-0487. bwalsh@timespapers.com Managing Editor: Mary Ann Kuhn, 540-675-3338. mkuhn@timespapers.com Display Advertising Contacts Advertising Manager: Kathy Mills Godfrey. (540) 351-1162. kgodfrey@timespapers.com Advertising Consultant: Marie Rossi. (540) 351-1165. mrossi@timespapers.com Classified Advertising Contacts To place a Classified ad. call (540) 347-4222 or fax (540) 349-8676. To place a Employment ad, call (540) 347-4222 between 8:30 am-5 pm Monday through Friday. Classified Sales Consultants: Jeanne Cobert. (540) 878-2491. jcobert@tlmespapers.com Evelyn Cobert, (540) 878-2492. ecobert@timespapers.com Circulation and Delivery Contacts Circulation Manager: Joe Whistler. (540) 351 -0432. jwhistler@timespapers.com Home Delivery Manager: Kenny Rodgers, (540) 878-2095. krodgers@timespapers.com Single Copy Manager: Nancy Keyser, (540) 347-4222, nkeyser@timespapers.com Subscriptions Contact Please call (540) 675-3338 for subscription help or if you are interested in a carrier route. Basic subscription $21.00 a year in Rappahannock County and adjoining counties: $27.00 elsewhere in the United States. Send address changes to The Rappahannock News, PO Box 59, Washington, Va. 22747. The Rappahannock News is published every Thursday at 249 Mains Street in Washington. Virginia by Arundel Communications, Inc. Periodicals postage paid at Washington, Virginia and at additional mailing offices. CAC © ArCom Publishing Inc., 2009 (USPS #45580) desk - books and papers scattered around - which recalls what this building once was: A schoolhouse. Egger took over in March as the new executive director of Headwaters, the Rappahannock County public education foundation, when Cole Johnson stepped down after three years in the position. &> Egger and her husband, Robert Taylor, bought a place in Castleton five years ago. “I was anxious to be a farmer but not sure what else to do,” said Egger. She had spent most of her 30-year career as a television producer working for the likes of Discovery Channel, National Geographic and USA Today. But her roots, she said, were in teaching and theater. Egger moved out to Rappahannock full time about a year ago - her husband still works in the city for the International Center for Journalists. She started working for Starfish - one of Headwaters’ three main programs which is a mentoring program matching students looking for a guide or mentor to volunteer adults - and teaching theater part-time at Wakefield Country Day School in Flint Hill. When the position of executive director opened up, it was a natural fit for Egger. “It is a wonderful combination of things that meant the most to me in my life,” she said. Mainly, teaching and mentoring. Her immediate goals, said Egger, are to “get my arms around the programs that exist and raise money to keep them going.” Headwaters currently runs three programs: Starfish, Next Step (a career access program), and Farm-to-Table, the remark Toni Egger ably successful program “fostering stewards of the earth and an appreciation of farming,” said Egger. There are also a number of smaller projects that involve “mini-grants” to teachers to augment what they are doing in class. Reach Out and Read is another program which encourages young parents to read to their pre-school children. Egger said she intends to run challenging programs and to grow them, “looking for new opportunities to serve students and teachers.” She said budget cuts are affecting everyone, but that it is still important that teachers’ and students’ voices are heard. In September, Headwaters will hold its annual Taste of Rappahannock fundraiser which is its single largest source of revenue. The Rappahannock News and the Rappahannock Animal Welfare League (RAWL) present Your Next Best Friend: Mikey That is my name and I am quite civilized, unless you try to mess with my stuff. Then you will see what sort of teeth a rough-coated Jack Russell terrier can display. I am eight years old, a steady pal who really likes snoozing in your lap. As for children, W. C. Fields said it best. “I like them,” he said, “properly cooked.” RAWl >;*, The Rappahannock Animal Welfare League is This past week one dog was joined with new owners. located in Amissville at 160 Weaver Road. It can be reached seven days a week between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. at (540) 937-3283. Check out its Web site at www.rawldogs.org Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Jan Clatterbuck State champs Congratulations to SkillsUSA Virginia State Champions from Rappahannock County High School. From left, back row: Tyler Shoemaker, Cody Dodson and teacher Scott Schlosser. From left, front row: Nathan Grant and Taylor Yowell. The team won a gold medal for a first place finish in the Teamworks Competition recently held in Hampton, Va., in which the team made a small bathroom for a house as its project. By winning first place in Virginia, the team earned an $800 scholarship towards the cost of attending the national competition in Kansas City in June. Helping hands Trista Scheuerlein, program director of the Farm2Table program at the Rappahannock County Public Schools, briefs volunteers April 4 at The Link who are I working on gardens being cultivated for the Farm2Table program. Some 80 volunteers have lined up to help work on three gardens. The Farm2 Table Photo by Jed Duvall program, a partnership of the schools and the Headwaters Foundation, planted, nourished, picked, cleaned, packed and delivered 713 pounds of vegetables, herbs, fruits and flowers in 2008. The bulk of it was donated to the Senior Center, the school cafeterias, various community events, and classmates. Nearly 200 pounds of the produce was sold in the community. We furnish and install a variety of kitchen countertop surfaces. Granite • Silestone • Zodiac • Conan • EOS • Laminate www.Wadcvvoodkitchenandbatti.corn 540.351.0600 86 W. Shirley Ave, Warrenton, VA Visit our Showroom to see samples o( cabinets, countertop surfaces, tHe and flooring. Licensed insured Bonded *} Better BBB Business ~1 Bureau mm Kitchens • Bathrooms • Windows • Siding • Basements • Decks • Roofing

Madison, Rappahannock schools agree to share costs By Stephen Dareing Rappahannock News Staff Writer In what could result in an additional $250,000 in state funds for Rappahannock schools, Superintendent Dr. Bob Chappell announced at a School Board meeting Tuesday that he had signed a “cost sharing/cost saving” agreement with Madison County schools. The School Board had authorized Chappell to sign the agreement in March. Chappell signed the agreement with Madison County Superintendent Brenda Tanner which they had been negotiating over the past year. “While there is the potential for Rappahannock to receive more state aid as a result of this agreement,” said Chappell, “it also presents an opportunity for our two school divisions to work together to save money....” This is part of the ongoing effort to decrease the county’s composite index - an index tied to property values which determines the amount of state funding the county receives. A bill signed into law by Gov. Tim Kaine allows contiguous school districts to consolidate and share “educational, administrative, or support services,” and to receive state aid on the basis of the “contiguous school division.” In addition to sharing costs, students from each district may attend certain classes in the other school division. A cooperative purchasing arrangement - for supplies, paper, computers, food, etc., will be determined by the respective divisions’ officers and staff. Rappahannock also agreed to offer surplus buses to Madison at no cost. The additional $250,000 would be available July 1, 2010 pending approval by the General Assembly. Madison County would lose no state aid as a result of the agreement according to State Budget Director Kent Dickey, said Chappell. Other School Board news The School Board unanimously approved a contract with Ameresco, the company that would upgrade county and school facilities and guarantee energy savings - the idea, being that the savings will pay for the upgrades. The Board of Supervisors now must also approve the contract. May 2,2009 - Great Meadow, The Plains, Virginia 4V'T"*-v'n GOLD CUr \CES fei jKStUmutf mFiniTive SUBARU Purchase Quality Photographs from the Rappahannock News See our website for details RappNews.com Photos are available matted and framed and make great gifts! Sappahannock Nous Several elementary and high school students were recognized for their placement in art competitions. Trip to China Chappell was notified by a former professor of his, Dr. David Alexander at Virginia Tech, that Alexander had been awarded a Fulbright Grant to take 30 educators to China this summer. Alexander asked Chappell if he and another teacher from Rappahannock would like to go. 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Editorial & Opinion -—ftappaljannocfe J2tto£Established 1877 An Independent Newspaper Published Every Thursday Arthur W. Arundel, Publisher Mary Ann Kuhn, Editor Peter W. Arundel, President Bill Walsh, Executive Editor Jan Clatterbuck, Office Manager/Editorial Assistant To Subscribe Phone (540) 675-3338 BY MAIL: $21 a year in Rappahannock County $27 a year elsewhere in the United States Back Copies: Recent 2 months, 50 cents Older copies to 1960, $5 (as available) Office: 249 Main Street, Washington, Va. Mailing address: P.O. Box 59 Washington, Va. 22747-0059 Telephone (540) 675-3338 Fax: (540) 675-3088 e-mail: mkuhn@timespapers.com _ Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m„ Monday-Friday Member, Audit Bureau of Circulations www.rappnews.com THURSDAY, APRIL 9, 2009 Political Theater Most Board of Supervisors’ meetings are, to be frank, rather dull. This last one, however, was full of high dudgeon, almost a spectacle, with everything from indignant rants, to capitulation, to what appeared to be a very clever “coincidental” appearance. First, supervisor Ron Frazier very directly accused School Superintendent Dr. Bob Chappell and the School Board of trying to slip something into their budget for a project that the BOS had yet to approve. Either Frazier was misinformed, or he had a bone to pick, as the line items in question would be funded from a source completely independent of that which would fund the project in question. Assuming even if his charges were true, the BOS still has the authority to remove items from the budget. So what was all the fuss about? It turned out that Frazier’s real beef was with a proposed “performance based” contract with Ameresco to upgrade county buildings and schools. Chappell and the School Board just happened to be convenient objects for his ire. None of the other supervisors showed much agreement with his position: that this contract needed to be ratified by the voters through referendum. Then, county resident John Lesinski, a Democrat, announced that he would be running against Republican incumbent Todd Gilbert for the 15th District delegate seat. Why Mr. Gilbert would show up at this BOS meeting, instead of all the other ones he didn’t attend, seemed only slightly coincidental. But, coincidence aside, that was not all. Tbward the end of the meeting, several supervisors made a point of praising Mr. Gilbert’s championing the county in Richmond, and that they were very grateful for all his effort. Not a word was said in support of Lesinski’s candidacy even though he is a resident and Gilbert is not. It’s not the sentiments we object to, but the timing and the venue and the appearance that the county Board of Supervisors publicly “supports one candidate over the other, and on the day one chooses to announce. Lastly, and not surprisingly, the board quickly disposed of the proposed purchase of Peter Kramer’s Washington Arts Building, notwithstanding the fact that an appraisal for the building - so demanded by a certain faction - came back at $820,000 as opposed to the $658,000 on the county books. Still, it was below the proposed purchase price of $975,000, but not unreasonably so, especially if the purchase would save the county money and keep the county government in the town of Washington. Pack a courthouse with angry citizens - more incensed that the county appeared to be “bailing out” the seller than making a well-reasoned decision - and you get a board willing to capitulate instead of making sound fiscal choices. The hearing was one sided. Is the Bank Road site the only, other viable option? We don’t think the case was made, but either way the result certainly wasn’t due to calm and judicious deliberation. /}AJP /UOW; AV itiSiOB. LOOK AT A REPEAT RAmHAMOOi COmY PtM/JM CW/SSVOO HEARoJG.. •f* ■& I'D UK£ TO SET i PEPMf5Ji£W ^1HE\ \PLAnh\h<3 connisstoN, JO PAWT 4 PAI5Y * ON KY MAILBOX'. f@2oo?7*hM+«*l Letters ‘I will be supporting Relay For Life on May 9’ I am writing this letter in response to an article in the April 2 edition of the Rappahannock News about the American Cancer Society and Relay for Life. I personally know that money raised does come back to the community. People may not be aware of all that is being done to help those in need because of confidentiality of patients. I personally know people who have received pain medication, Ensure and other services provided by the American Cancer Society. With my initial diagnosis in 1990, I took Tamoxifen. The American Cancer Society funded research for this drug. After my recurrence in 2003, I took another drug funded by ACS, Taxol. I know other people in the county taking drugs Herceptin and Taxotere, both developed thanks to research funded by ACS. Research funding also went to other drugs including Avastin and Altima. In addition to funding drug research, the American Cancer Society played a part in the development of the Pap Test, mammography, PSAs and the first successful chemotherapy treatment for cancer. Of the researchers financially supported by ACS, 42 have gone on to receive Nobel Prizes. I have been a volunteer of the American Cancer Society’s Reach to Recovery program for 17 years. This program allows me to visit newly diagnosed breast cancer patients. We give materials and wigs if necessary, paid for by ACS, although according to the patients what we really bring is hope. It was necessary for me to resign from the council last year due to health reasons and to not take as much of a part in Relay as I have in the past. People who know me well know that I’m not fond of bureaucracy and politics, which are a part of most organizations. However, we put all that aside to come together for the good of many. I will be supporting Relay Fot Life on May 9 by signing up on my church’s team because I believe in the work of the American Cancer Society. Ester Settle Flint Hill ‘The lady who cleaned-up Richmond Road must have known about Dr. Krebser’s wish’ Just before The Rappahannock News announced in the paper that the annual “Clean-Up of Rappahannock County” was to begin, I noticed a lady on Richmond Road (Route 729), which I travel frequently, cleaning the roadsides between Laurel Mills Road and Ben Venue. She was out there every day b> herself for at least a week or more. On one afternoon, without any traffic behind me, I stopped my car and expressed my appreciation for her civic mindfulness anc that a neighbor and I would continue the clean-up where she had stopped. I do not know her name but she deserves kudos for all of her work. My neighbor and I did begin cleaning the roadsides in a day or two after obtaining from VDOT the familiar orange bags for the trash. The debris was mostly beer cans/bottles and “fast-food” containers that were thrown from windows of vehicles and construction materials such as styrofoam packing and pieces of insulation, etc. blown from pick-up trucks. If tarps and bungee straps were used, that kind of debris would not blow off the truck. Also, if owners/drivers of vehicles kept an empty bag in their vehicles into which their cans, bottles, paper wrappings, etc. could be placed, the roadsides would not become the depository that the roadsides have become. On our second day that we were picking up trash, a gentleman in his car slowed and said, “I want to thank you.” Shortly thereafter, he parked his car and walked up to me, introduced himself and then asked me if I had known the late Dr. Krebser. My response to him was that I had known him personally because he had been my family physician some years ago. So, he said that I must have been aware of Dr. Krebser’s desire that Rappahannock REALLY clean-up its unsightly areas: abandoned vehicles, depositories of junk vehicles, dilapidated buildings of no value nor any usage, fallingdown/overgrown fences, uninhabitable houses that are around the county and within the towns of Rappahannock . The gentleman said to me that it is apparent that some people have every vehicle that they have owned. They drive in and out of their property and never see them and they never see their rotten/falling-down trees and buildings and piles of junk adjacent to their neighbor’s property. They simply do not see their property as an eyesore to their community and to the whole community of Rappahannock; nor do they realize that their eyesores devalue their neighbors’ properties. Many of us knew Dr. Krebser and his civic-mindfulness and his caring about Rappahannock. Just before his departure, he spoke vividly about his love of Rappahannock and how he wished each one of us living in Rappahannock would accept his/her civic duty to clean-up Rappahannock to maintain its beauty. The lady who cleaned-up Richmond Road must have known about Dr. Krebser’s wish. Clinton E. De Busk Viewtown Down Memory Lane From Back Issues of the Rappahannock News 40 YEARS AGO April 17,1969 Girl Scout Troop 380 of Rappahannock County has been working for a merit badge on “My Community” and was required to visit a newspaper office, TV or radio station, so they arranged a visit to the Rappahannock News last Thursday. They saw an old flatbed press which printed from “hot-type.” Viewing the old press are Susan Kindred, Sue Htchenell, Dorothy Walter, Rhonda Brown, Rae Rector, Gisele Summers, Seneca Gatewood, Peggy Scroggins, Anne Stokes, Paula St. Clair, Sue Foster, Barbara Foster and Wanda Jett. They were accompanied by Mrs. A. Y. Stokes, scout leader. The powerful pitching of Floyd Grigsby kept the Elks from scoring over two runs as the Rappahannock Panthers racked up five big scores when the two teams clashed last Friday afternoon in Elkton. Mrs. W. H. Cordle entertained the Spenyville Bridge Club on Friday night. Those playing were Mrs. L. J. Kilby, Mrs. C. E. Johnson, Jr., Mrs. Roy Reeve, Mrs. R. E. Patzig, Mrs. R. E. Wood, Mrs. Mary M Quaintance, Mrs. Edward Haggerty. Mrs. Cosie Sullivan. Mrs. Quaintance was high score, Mrs. Reeve second high, and Mrs. Kilby won Bingo. 25 YEARS AGO April 5,1984 It all started in 1954 when Dorothy Davis made a dried flower centerpiece for a Thanksgiving dinner at Trinity Episcopal Church. They sold the centerpiece for $3 after the dinner. In 1957 the county s first house tour was sponsored by the historic association to celebrate the Jamestown Exhibition. That was the year Flossie Williamson got involved in the church women s dried flower sale. That was also the year the church women made 100 dried flower arrangements. The Reverend John Frizell drove the women with their flowers in a truck to Seven Comers in Arlington to sell them. Fire and rescue workers from throughout the Piedmont regioi will be seen climbing up and down the sides of a four story tower in Amissville soon. A special use permit for the training tower was approved at the March 2H Board of zoning Appeals meeting. Fire and rescue association spokesman Paul Poling explained how the concrete block building will be used. Poling pointed out that the tower would be “dual purpose” in that it will be used to train both fire and rescue personnel. At their March 30 meeting, the trustees for the Rappahannock County library unanimously selected Grace Sims as the new librarian to fill the position left vacant March 1 by the resignation of Audrey Brents. Mrs. Brents will be leaving the county. In Mrs. Sims, the library will have a professional certified librai ian to manage its operation, which gives it a preferred status in the Virginia State Library System, according to the trustees. 10 YEARS AGO April 7,1999 Just in time for beautifying your house and garden, David Smoot has opened Blue Ridge Gardening and Landscaping on US 211 near Washington. Located next to the Hillsdale Grocery, Smoot has erected a small greenhouse in front of what used to be a dealership which sold farm equipment. The building itself has ample room for all the things he plans to selling. There was a lengthy discussion on the cellular tower issue, which was addressed last month at a joint meeting of the supervisors and County Planning Commission. All five members were present, as well as County Administrator John McCarthy, County Attorney Peter Luke, and Clerk Diane Bruce. Although many citizens are opposed to the tall communications towers in Rappahannock, the federal Telecommunications Act of 1996 prohibits local governments to pass ordinances that deny erecting such towers. Thomas Baldwin, a senior at Rappahannock County High School, recently received a national award from the United States Achievement Academy (USAA) in Physical Education. He is the son of Paul and Cucie Baldwin of Washington. Compiled by Jan Clatterbuck

off... now what? There’s an old episode of “Cheers” in which Norm is employed by a company for which his sole responsibility is to take people out to lunch and tell them they are fired. At first, he loves it — free food, free beer — but it quickly loses its luster. Unable to quit, he ultimately gets his revenge when he invites his boss out to lunch, much to his boss’s surprise. The Norms of the business world have been very busy of late: Since the start of the recession in December 2007, the number of layoffs has been staggering. More than 4.4 million jobs, including another 640,000 in March, have been lost, and the unemployment rate now stands at more than 8 percent. While we await the stimulus programs coming down the pike to encourage job growth and help restore the economy, if you have recently been laid off, you cannot sit idly by until a stimulus position falls in your lap. So, if Norm does take you out to lunch, here are a few basics to help you deal with this career transition, including managing your risks, identifying your spending habits and potential financial opportunities, clarifying your “what if” scenarios and moving on. In a nutshell, it is a financial plan. As David Miles, president of The Miles-Lehane Companies, a career-management firm in Leesburg, says, “Creating an ‘active financial plan’ is one of the pillars of an effective overall career plan.” Manage your risk Maintaining adequate health insurance coverage is absolutely key to your financial health and essential to an “active financial plan.” One-half of all bankruptcies are the result of healthcare costs. If you are eligible, consider joining your spouse’s health plan. If not, carefully review COBRA benefits, especially in light of the current two-thirds subsidy the government now provides. While you may be shocked at the out-of-pocket expense for COBRA, it does have one big advantage — it will likely cover any preconditions you may have — while personal health insurance policies often limit or disqualify coverage for preconditions. If you are young and healthy, a Health Savings Account, or HSA, may be something to consider. Purchase a high-deductible plan and fund it up to $5,950 if you are married or $3,000 if single. Contributions to this account are deductible like an IRA and may be used tax-free for eligible health expenses. For more information about HSAs, visit www.nahu.org'' consumer/HSAGuide.cfrn. A starting point for personal health insurance is www.ehealthinsurance.com. Life insurance is another basic element of an active financial plan. While many employers offer life insurance as an employee benefit, it is a good idea to have some insurance not tied to your employer. This is an item that, if you see the layoff coming, you can put in place beforehand. Since it often takes months for the policy to take effect due to the lengthy underwriting process, you’ll want to start working on this immediately. How much do you need? Each person’s life insurance needs are different. Some say five times your annual salary is a safe starting point, but the answer really does depend on your individual circumstances. A good place to begin your research' is www.selectquote.com. Money, money, money First, get everything your company owes you: Check your vacation or paid time off against human-resources records; file any outstanding expense reports; read the fine print on exercising stock options. Even if you are lucky enough to receive a severance, do not delay checking into unemployment insurance benefits. Unemployment claims take a couple of weeks to process, so it’s important to ascertain your benefits as quickly as possible. The Virginia Employment Commission (www. vec.virginia.gov) is a good place to start. Do not make the mistake of not filing because of a perceived stigma. As a taxpayer, you have paid into this fund. Use it. Remember the old adage, “Cash is king.” Make sure your emergency fund is easily accessible — three to six months is ideal. Scrutinize your expenses (do you really need that daily double-decaf, triple mocha Latteceino?); establish a budget and live within those means. You’ll want to stretch your severance pay, unemployment benefits and savings as long as possible. There are many free budget worksheets on the Internet. A good one can Help VDOT keep work zones safe In the next few months, most people will drive through a highway work zone. It may happen on the morning commute to the office or on a long trip to the beach. You’ll notice the orange cones, caution signs, large trucks and equipment, and white hard hats. But most likely, you won’t see the faces of the people who are working to make your commute better, safer and more efficient. Under those hard hats are the faces of mothers, fathers, sons and daughters who work every day to improve your commute in many ways, big and small. A distraction of only a few seconds, and one of those workers could lose his or her life. Annual auction ‘a success’ Hearthstone School would like to thank everyone who helped to make our annual auction such a success. The event was supported by people from Rappahannock, Culpeper, Fauquier, Page, Warren and Madison counties. We deeply appreciate the many businesses and individuals who donated goods and services, as well as everyone who attended. Jane Mullan Director At the Virginia Department of Transportation, we pride ourselves on making safety our number one priority. It is the first and most important thing we do every day. But our efforts alone aren’t enough. Drivers are also responsible for keeping work zones safe. It only takes one speeding driver or one glance at a cell phone to end someone’s life. And, that life could be your own. Eighty-five percent of those killed in highway work zones are drivers or passengers. Last year, seven people were killed in highway work zone crashes in Virginia. And although that’s a 64 percent reduction in work zone crashes since 2007, we want to continue to reduce the number of work zone fatalities. VDOT is working to pre vent work zone crashes with the national observance of Work Zone Awareness Week, April 610. This year’s theme is “Drive lb Survive - Our Future Is Riding On It.” Help us keep our work zones safe. We ask that you follow these simple rules when you encounter a work zone: slow down, stay alert for changing conditions and avoid distractions. When you see the orange signs, avoid adjusting your music and talking on your cell phone. We do our best every day to ensure our highways are safe. We hope you will partner with us. James S. Utterback, PMP Culpeper District Administrator Virginia Department of Transportation A thanks for ‘everyone’s kindness’ This letter is overdue and I apologize. However I would like to extend thanks to family and friends, my Pastor Richards and church, all the other pastors and their members who prayed, visited, made telephone calls and sent cards to me while I was a patient in Culpeper Regional Hospital and Culpeper Rehab Center recovering from a broken ankle caused by a fall in my home. Also thanks to the Mountainside Physical Therapy and fine employees who rendered many sessions to me as I continued on the road to recovery. Many thanks also to the fine volunteers here in our county who transported me to Mountain Side and doctor appointments. Words can’t express the thankfulness for each and everyone’s kindness and I’m so thankful to report I can walk again. May God bless you all. Marie F. 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Teacher From Page A1 Since taking over the AVID program in 2001, Payne has watched it grow' from 16 to 185 students, 98 percent of whom are accepted to four-year colleges. The students in his social studies classes post a 90 percent pass rate on their Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL) exams. How does this retired Navy weapons officer—who drives 90 minutes to and from work every day and raises cattle on his farm in Sperryville—motivate AVID students facing economic need, language issues, or family challenges to become college-ready? Payne requires students who are not meeting their full potential to agree to a behavior contract requiring them to get after-school help at least three days per week. “He empowers the students by teaching them how to use AVID organizational tools and study strategies,” says nominator Kristen Jones, Falls Church High social studies department chair. “Perhaps most importantly, he holds them accountable for their own actions.” Students who don’t meet the terms of the contract are removed from the program, but, adds Jones, “Under the mentoring and tutelage of Mr. Payne, a highly effective facilitator and motivator, nearly every student rises to the challenge.” Payne spends at least two hours after school each day helping students and frequently spends part of his Saturdays tutoring and providing extra help. “He sets high standards for his students, encourages them to toil at the very edge of their limits, andlhen challenges them to reach beyond.” says AVID staff member Stacia Becker. “He makes each student feel as though he or she is worthy, capable, and special.” Becker adds that Payne has spent his own money to provide needy students with school supplies, food, clothing, help with college tuition, and fees for SAT and college applications. “Mr. Pavne could be anything that he wanted or teach anywhere in the world, but he chooses to drive so far every single day with just the hope that he can help his students succeed,” says senior Anastasia Moschopoulos. 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In fact, they are more likely to wind up on the A or B honor roll.” Payne graduated from the U.S. Navy Aviation Officer’s Candidate School, earned an associate’s degree in social sciences from Germanna Community College, and earned a bachelor's degree from James Madison University, where he also completed the education § §c£ licensure program. “Being selected as Teacher of the Year' is truly honor, however, this is not individual award.” said yne. “Working in the AVID program is a team effort. I am most fortunate' to have 34 teachers and five professional tutors supporting the program and our students,” he said. Mary Shaw is with tin Fairfax County Public Sch ool s. Rappa h a n nock News' Jan Clatterbuck can tnbuted to this article. CFC Farm & Home Center Premium feed... manufactured locally ana so much more! Even Better... 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W to Kramer Building As if it weren’t already a foregone conclusion given the vociferous objection to what some saw as “bailing” out Peter Kramer as opposed to a way to keep county government in the Town of Washington and save money, Jean Lollard rose to explain why even the assessment - which the supervisors agreed to have done after the public hearing on Feb. 12 - of the building was unacceptable given that comparable properties listed were in Warrenton. The purchase price agreed to by the county and Kramer was $975,000. The county assessment was $658,000. However, the new assessment commissioned in the wake of the public hearing came back at $820,000 - not nearly the difference people had speculated. Even with the new assessment, the vote, not sur prisingly, was “No” all around. Hillsdale Store A surprising revelation by County Attorney Peter Luke was that meals and lodging taxes for the county were down 23 percent. More surprising still was the requested authority from the board to prosecute Hillsdale Country Store - on US 211 near Massies Comer - for alleged failure to file food and beverage tax returns for the past two years. The board unanimously approved Luke’s request. In a phone conversation with Bob Ghuman, owner of Hillsdale, with the Rappahannock News Monday evening, he confirmed that he had spoken to Luke. “We know that we are late,” said Ghuman, “and we are not saying we don’t owe anything.” Ghuman said he would be talking with his attorney, Doug Baumgardner, and his accountant and would be resolving the issue. Frazier v. Chappell The real fireworks were reserved for Dr. Chappell after he gave his report on county schools. Supervisor Ron Frazier began pressing Chappell on the number of “illegal” out of county students who haven’t paid tuition, to which Chappell responded that he didn’t have exact figures and would get back to the supervisors. 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School Board member Aileen Johnson who was present at the meeting quipped that if Frazier knew of an “illegal” student then he should let the School Board know. ■ “It’s not my job to tell you” snapped a visibly agitated Frazier. But Frazier wasn’t finished. Looking at the budget, he asked Chappell about the improvements to facilities - related to the performance contract with Ameresco but separate in funding - and wanted to know why there were line items in the schools’ budget for a project that had yet to be approved by the BOS. Chappell explained that the line items were “place savers” in the event that the schools actually receive applied for stimulus money. Saying, “I certainly don’t like to be corralled into something I don’t approve of,” Frazier went on to make clear that it was the performance contract itself that he didn’t approve. This later led to a long exchange between Frazier and the rest of the board regarding repairs and upgrades at both, school and county buildings under a performance contract with Ameresco. The work would be paid for by a loan from Virginia Resource Authority, a lending agency for small governments, but the savings in energy costs would pay for the loan and be guaranteed by Ameresco. “We’ve seen this before,” said Frazier, “where contractors guarantee their work, but we still have to enforce it.” Frazier’s contended that county residents were about v to be exposed to another $2.4 million in debt, and that the county should hold a referendum. County administrator McCarthy explained that Virginia law did not require a referendum and Luke pointed out that a referendum would take months to set up and execute. Still, Frazier wanted “some kind of safeguard in effect,” to protect the county in the event the contractor failed to live up to expectations. McCarthy said he would look into and “document what those methods are” and bring to the next supervisors' meeting. Race From Page A1 short on attitude but long on.. .well.. .being long. If you are not currently on a respirator, the odds are good that you’ll be able to lurch home with a trophy. In addition to the awards, T-shirts and the cheers of the multitudes lining the race course, for the eighth time we are offering drawings for gifts donated by local businesses. The Middleton Inn will offer overnight accommodations for two, Rappahannock Cellars, Rae’s, 24 Crows, Cracker Barrel, the Rappahannock News, Beauty Box and the Glassworks Gallery are offering gift certificates or door prizes, among others. You must be present at the awards’ ceremony to win these prizes (even if you started the race an hour late l! 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Taxes From Page A1 large but it is still a very significant 16 percent and combined represents a massive 38 percent drop from 2006 to 2008. Overall, there was a 16 percent drop from calendar year 2007 to 2008. There were establishments that went out of business or changed what they did — the Public House and Four & Twenty Blackbirds for instance — but there were also new businesses such as Stonewall Abbey in Spenyville. These figures may be the most immediate indicators available as to the state of the economy in Rappahannock County. Although meals and lodging taxes represent only a small portion of the county’s revenue, they still are an indication of just how much the county is being affected by the economic downturn. The fact that the county is also seeking to take aggressive legal action in the business sector may also be an indicator that the county’s budget is extremely tight and that there is little room for leniency. At Monday’s meeting County Attorney Luke asked for authority to prosecute Hillsdale Country Store, an establishment that he said had not filed returns for the last two years. Luke cited five other businesses - including unnamed bed and breakfasts and food establishments - that had been late or had not filed, but which eventually made payment arrangements with the county. There are currently 28 establishments in the county that must pay food, beverage, and lodging taxes. They range from small groceries who sell pizza and deli sandwiches to restaurants and bed and breakfasts. Race From Page A8 sponsors which thus far include the Inn at Little Washington, the Rappahannock National Bank and Settle’s Garage Also present at the start of the race will be On the Run Sports from Warrenton offering their goods for runners and supporters (they’re donating water bottles, etc. for the door prizes, too)! The race runs from the Flint Hill Packing Shed down Route 522 to a right turn onto Fodderstack Road. Continue winding down the Fodderstack Road where some helpful local residents will keep you from wandering off the course. At several points, Water Stations sponsored by Rappahannock National Bank, Griffin Tavern and Rose Hill Veterinary Clinic will be passing out water (or water to those passing out), and the rescue squad will be perched on Lee’s Hill for the faint of heart, short of breath and imminent of death. Don’t worry, you’ll be on the home stretch then, and it’s (almost) all downhill from there. A sheriff’s deputy (don’t argue, he’s armed and up earlier this year so possibly illtempered) will turn you left into Washington, and you’ll go right to the courthouse on Gay Street and a big finish line where the spectators will cheer you to the heavens. Since its inaugural run, the Fodderstack has become a high point in the local calendar of events. Both long-time local runners, Rappahannock weekenders and the occasional ringer (they sneak in; so sue us, on top of everything else, we’re not very observant) travel to Rappahannock for what is often the first great day of spring. We must add that there have been only two rainy Fodderstack Races in the last 17 years. Bus service begins from Washington to Flint Hill at 7:15 a.m. Registration in Flint Hill at the volunteer fire hall starts at 7:30 a.m. and runs until 8:50 a.m. in time for the race’s start at 9 a.m. Pre-registration (postmarked by April 11 to PO Box 124, Flint Hill, VA 22627) is $20, and $25 the day of the race. For more information, go to www.fodderstacklOk.com. 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Countryside § • Classifieds/B7-B8 April 9, 2009 www.rappnews.com ‘Under Milkwood’ reservations The telephone number to make reservations for the April 10 and 11 performances of “Under Milkwood” at the RAAC Community Theatre is (540) 522-1721. ‘The Reader5 comes to the Theatre on April 17 By Margaret Brown Special to the Rappahannock News The Rappahannock Association for the Arts and Community (RAAC) will show' the film “The Reader” on April 17 at 8 p.m. at The Theatre on Gay Street in Washington. Admission is $6. The concession stand will have fresh, hot popcorn! The provocative thriller was nominated for Best Picture and stars Kate Winslet, winner of the Best Actress aw'ard, Ralph Fiennes, and David Kross. It is rated R and runs 124 minutes. See MOVIE, Page B4 Hal Creel: Older dogs’ Best Friend Photo by Franklin and Esther Schmidt COMPANIONS: Hal Creel, author of ‘Do Old Dogs Dream?’ with Hank, his 11-year-old yellow Lab, in Woodville. By Franklin and Esther Schmidt Special to the Rappahannock News Ha] Creel knows one does not betray and abandon friends or deny their love and loyalty because they have gotten older, quieter, less playful and require more medical attention. He is talking about some of our dearest, closest friends - our dogs. A “secret” poet since childhood, Creel of Woodville initially needed to create a journal of his own journey in friendship with his late 14year-old yellow Labrador retriever, Chester, as he aged and became ill. Creel needed a catharsis to bring his thoughts and feelings to the light of day. That journal evolved until he produced a book devoted to all old dogs - their friendship, gallantry, wisdom and infinite loyalty. The book of his photography and poetry, “Do Old Dogs Dream .’" went beyond catharsis. While their dreams are their own, we are often responsible for giving our dogs the stuff of which their dreams will be made: security, nourishment, warmth and care, says Creel. See CREEL, Page B4 t - . :mmr # tg ! “Do Old Dogs Dream?” is available at ECow in Amissville, Flint Hill Vintage in Flint Hill, Longview Gallery and Stonewall Abbey in Sperryville. The book has been endorsed by the ASPCA and the Humane Society of the United States. Books also may be purchased through www.createSpace.com/3352665. Hal Creel will have a book signing at the RAWL Hoedown at The Link on April 18 which begins at 6:30 p.m. and at the Inn at Little Washington at a date to be announced. . ■ "W; Photo by Nancy Shuck PLAY BALL: Minor league teams get ready to run onto the field for the opening ceremonies April 4 at Stuart Field in Amissville. Watch America’s favorite pastime in Amissville ‘Where the sun rises and sets on baseball’ By Amy Hitt Special to the Rappahannock New* The Rappahannock Athletic Association had its opening ceremonies for the 2009 spring baseball season on April 4. RAA has been established for 30 years at Stuart Field in Amissville. Baseball has been played in Amissville longer than the 30 years, with Amissville Little League playing at the Amissville Fire Department before moving to Stuart Field. At the event coaches, players and past board members were honored with a trophy commemorating 30 years of RAA baseball. The current players, coaches and team parents of 23 teams were announced, as they ran onto the field for the opening pitch. Ronald Dodson, one of the cofounders of RAA and AJ Kellert the first president of RAA, threw out the first pitch. The Rookie Yankee’s catcher, Jimmy Bailey, caught the first pitch. The Culpeper VFW Color Guard presented the American Flag, while the award winning Rappahannock County High School band performed the National Anthem. There were memorabilia from the 1970s and 80s, including uniforms and pictures on display. In the 1970s there was only one field at Stuart, for Captain Stuart to watch his favorite pastime. Now, 30 years later, there are five fields for over 400 children to play and learn the game of baseball Then* are games every night of the week and all day on Saturday. The RAA/RCB families invite everyone to come out and enjoy a burger, hot dog or FJBQ and the great American pastime at the Stuart Field Complex in Amissville, “where the sun rises and sets on baseball.”

The Upcoming Events section lists events sponsored by non-profit groups only. Events must be received by 3 p.m. on Monday in order to be included in the next edition. Email Jan Clatterbuck at jclatterbuck@timespapers.com. Include name and phone number for information. All others seeking to advertise an event may contact Marie Rossi, mrossi@timespapers. com, or (540) 351-1165. Roadside cieaiMip The annual Clean-Up of Rappahannock County roadsides, streams and other unsightly spots is going on through this month. For further information, contact clean-up coordinator Hunt Harris at 540-987-3366 or email c/o huntoldragon@ earthlink.net or call the County Administrator’s office at 540675-5330. Let’s all grab a bag and help with this “spring cleaning” of our county. Preschool program Skyline CAP Head Start is a preschool program for three and four- year-old children. Applications for the 2009-2010 school year are being accepted. Children must be at least three years of age by Sept. 30. Children with special needs are encouraged to apply. For more information call Julia Beglane 540-987-8817. Friday, April 10 • Bake sake, 9 a.m to 2 p.m., in front of Shoe Show at Royal Plaza in Front Royal. Benefit Rappahannock Relay for Life. For more information call Bonnie Williams 540-6352887 or Carolyn Leake 540635-2073. • “Under MUkwood,” a play about the all- too-human villagers of a little Welsh fishing village, will be presented at 8 p.m. at the RAAC Community Theatre, Gay Street, Washington. Tickets, $15. For reservations email Bette Mahoney at bsmah@ stoneledge.com or phone (540) 522-1721. Saturday, April 11: • Breakfast/egg hunt, Washington Volunteer Fire and Rescue, starting 7 a.m. Breakfast for adults, $7; $4 for children 10 and under. At 11 a.m„ the Easter Bunny visits. Free Easter Egg Hunt, rain or shine for children, 12 and under. Candy for all; prizes for those who find special eggs. • “Under Miikwood,” a play about the all- too-human villagers of a little Welsh fishing village, will be presented at 8 p.m. at RAAC Community Theatre, Gay Street, Washington. Tickets, $15. For reservations email Bette Mahoney at bsmah@stoneledge.com or phone (540) 522-1721. • Pickin’ Party at Sperryville Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary, 6 p.m. No admission charge. Donations accepted. Food and drinks will be sold; special is a spaghetti dinner. Proceeds benefit Angels of Faith Walkers for Relay for Life. For more information on the bands call Donna Yowell at 540-9879120. For more information on the Pickin' Party Call Michelle Jenkins @ 540-987-9440. • Gardener’s Market at the Epicurious Cow, Amissville, from 10 a.m., to 4 p.m., rain or shine, Saturdays from April 11 to June 6, featuring hard to find native plants, rare trees and perennials, herbs.edibles. heirloom vegetables and container specialties plus decorative furniture, urns. Call 540-675-2269 for more information and/or directions; contact thegardenersmarket@gmail.com 7 Monday, April 13 • Spring walk to look for spring wikfftowers in the county that were reintroduced on this farmland to create native habitats, 1 p.m. Limited to 30 people, no pets. RSVP: Marjorie Prochaska, 540-3641029. Wednesday, April 15 • Essay contest by the United Daughters of the Confederacy, Culpeper Chapter #73 for students of Rappahannock County. A copy of the rules may be obtained through the Rappahannock County Public Schools, Wakefield, Hearthstone, and the public library. 14* I K »-i JESM is He rode on a donkey, Jesus’ disciples spread their /% garments and branches of the palm tree in his path to Xm. honor His entrance into Jerusalem. “Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord!” they exclaimed (Luke 19:38). I On Palm Sunday, we celebrate Jesus Christ’s majesty on Earth. He sought not glory for Himself, but the fulfillment of God’s will Had He not been declared the King...the Son of God...the crucifixion and resurrection could not have occurred. Praise Him this Palm Sunday! Z s*»Oi« :mKvm*&k* Sunday Monday Mart Mark 11.1-11 111233 Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Mart Mart Mart 12.127 11.1-31 11.32 72 Friday Saturday Mark Mart 15.111 15.1217 Scnpf jmi S«u»:f*c rne American Bi>i* Soc.etv •-coir-gr* 2009 messier flttaams Newsceper Servces P 0 00x8187 Ci-ortones*!* VA 22906 ww% ■corn. 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Virginia 540-825-6700 John Hamilton li^itning Rod Systems 703-335-9501 • 540-439-6350 h'hh fuanihoniifihtnmxrvdsyiitems.com (JO Licensed & insured —. m High quality medical can and emotional, tonal and spiritual support, for patients with a lift expectancy of six months or less, regardless of their ability to pay. 540.825.4840 • www.hotr.org To be Included as a sponsor PP V f — ■ f; * t rj ’-jjrr 1-800-2934709 Deadline is April 15. Contact Cheryl Taylor at 987-8026 or Email tgtcllc@copper.net • Rappahannock Free Clinic is open; also on May 6, May 20 at county health department, Main Street, Washington. For more information call the Fauquier Free Clinic, 540-347-0394. • Senior theses at Wakefield Country Day School - seniors continue to present their theses : Neil McClung will present “Forest of a Thousand Bones: A World without Coral Reefs.” Community invited; starts 10:30 a.m„ school auditorium. Also on Friday, April 17 at 3:30 p.m., three more seniors present their projects, including: Jesse Marsh's “Nature or Nurture: The Causes of Deviant Behavior in Adolescents”; Katie Von Fange’s “The Literature of Colonial Africa: Perspectives from the Heart of Darkness"; and Elida Opitz’s “Insights into Dementia: A Study of the Prevention of Alzheimer’s Disease.” Thursday, April 16 • Seminar by Hospice of the Rapidan to commemorate National Healthcare Decisions Day, and luncheon, 11:30 a.m„ to 1:30 p.m., at the Warrenton-Fauquier Visitor Center, 33 North Calhoun Street. Reservations required by April 6. Call Nancy Walbridge, 540-825-4840, or nwalbridge@hotr.org. • Aging Together’s annual regional meeting, 9:30 a.m., at the St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church Parrish Hall, 115 N East Street in Culpeper. The meeting will include a progress report to the public and will focus on how churches support older persons. ^ Open to the public, members of faith groups are especially invited. Please bring a donation for the Food Closet. Contact 829-6405 or email info@agingtogether.org. Saturday, April 18 • Fodderstack 10K race begins at 9 a.m. Registration at the Flint Hill Fire Hall starts at 7:30 a.m. To register on line go to www.fodderstackl Ok. com. There is a cost of $20 if registration is received by 4/13 and $25 race day. All finishers have an opportunity to win one of many prizes. Call Jean Lillard at 540- 675-3670. • Yard sale/bake sale at Washington Baptist Church, 8 a.m, a Grandma’s Attic and bake sale in church hall and hamburger/hot dog lunch will be held under a tent. Persons wishing to donate items or would like more information should call the church office at 675-3336. • Yard/bake sale by Flint Hill United Methodist Church, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., in front of “Major’s Station" next to the church. Call Shelby Welch, 675-3505. • “A Nite at the Races” presented by the Rappahannock County Schools Sports Association (RCSSA) at Washington School, Mt. Salem Ave. To purchase tickets, contact Web site www.RappSports. org or call RCHS 540-987 Area Churches Reynolds Memorial Baptist Church Pastor: Jon Heddleston Sunday Contemporary Services 8:45 am. Sunday School 10 a.m. Sunday Traditional Services 11 am. Sunday Youth Night 7 p.m. ,4 Tuesday Bible Study 7 p.m. Hope Hill Baptist Church Pastor: John W. Lines Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Services 11 a.m. Evening Worship 7 p.m. Wednesday: Prayer & Bible Study 730pm Amissville Baptist Pastor: Dr. Norman Edward Taylor Sunday: Sunday School 9:15 a.m. Morning Worship 10:30 a.m. Sunday: Youth Group 6 p.m. ^ Rejoicers Choir and worship 7 p.m. Wednesday: Adult Choir 6 p.m. Bible Study, Missions 7 p.m. .'**,*i& Thursday: Bell Choir 7:00 pm. ^ Flint Hill Pentecostal Pastor: Rev. Bobby W. Jenkins Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 7:00 p.m. Wednesday: Worship Service 7:30 p.m, Saturday: Every fourth Saturday there is a Community Hymn Sing at 7 p.m. Woodville Baptist Pastor: Rev. Ronald L. Poe f". Sunday: Sunday School 10 am. *39 Worship Service 11 a.m. ... Wednesday : Bible Study 7:00 p.m. ,.f' Amissville Full Gospel Pastor: Rev. Jim Pittman II Sunday: Sunday School 10 «.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Evening Worship 7 p.m. ., Wednesday: Evening Worship 730 p.ni *+-a- j £mti. I, .a|Mi l~|.. HappanamocK urmoa Mmnoomt unary* Pastor: Rev. Leah DeLong Flint Hill UMC - Sunday Worship at 8:45 a.m., Children's Church during thd * worship service. Adult Sunday School at 10 a.m., call for Bible Study Schedule (675-3370) Willis Chapel UMC - Sunday Worship at 9:55 a.m., Sunday School at 8:45 a.m., Bible Study on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. Sperryville UMC - Sunday Worship at 11:30 a.m., Sunday School 10:15 a.m. Bible Study on Sunday at 2 p.m. Amissvilfe United Methodist Pastor: Rev. Edward “Ned” VanDyck Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 p.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Sunday: Musical group practice 7 p.m. St. Peter’s Catholic Parish Pastor: Fr. Paul Dudzinski Masses: Saturday Vigil, 5:30 p.m. Sunday, 8:30 and 10 a.m. Holy Days of Obligation call 675-3432 Weekdays Tuesday-Saturday, 8:30 a.m, Confessions: 4:30-5 p.m., Saturday, after masses -:i; pi ... First Baptist Rector: Rev. Jennings W. Hobson III Thursday: Contemplative Prayer 7 a.m. Sunday:Holy Eucharist I 8 a.m. Morning Prayer II 9:15 a.m. \ j Sunday School 10 a.m. A / Holy Eucharist I111 a.m. Tuesday: Benedictine Way 6 p.m. Wednesday: Holy Eucharist & Bible Study 9:30 a.m. •' ■ ’ '• Washington Baptist 4». * M, >Ji Pastor: Rev Phillip Bailey Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m,* Morning Worship 11 a.m. Sunday Evening:Adult study 6:30 p.m. Wednesday: Kids’ Bible Club 3:45 p.m. Thursday: Adult Choir 7 p.mv „ - ^ Pastor: ur. Wendell Grant Sunday: Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Thornton's Gap Regular Baptist Rev. Kirby Shenk Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Gid Brown Bible Pastor: John K. Burke Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday: Prayer Service 7 p.m. Five Forks Regular Baptist Pastor: Elder Roger L. Smith Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Wednesday: Prayer, Bible study 7 p.m. Fellowship Assembly of God Pastor: Joel Cress Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 p.m. Worship/Children's Church 11 a.m. Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday. Adult Bible Study 7 p.m. Thornton Gap Primitive Baptist Church Pastor: Elder Richard Cox Meets first Sundays at 2 p.m. and third Sundays at 10:30 a.m. Love and Faithfulness Church 321 South Royal Ave, Front Royal Evangelist: David Clanagan Meets every Saturday at 7 p.m. Alt Lebanon Baptist Church Pastor: Dallas Smith Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 Worship: 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening: 7:00 p.m. Children & Youth Program 7:00 D.m. Wednesday: Prayer & able Study 730 p.m. Bethel Baptist Church Pastor: Rev. Homer E. Jones Sunday: Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship: 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Bible study 7:30 p.m. 8575. All preweeds benefit Rappahannock Athletics. • The 6th Relay for Life Womanless Pageant and silent auction sponsored by Carolyn’s Live Love and Laugh relay team at Flint Hill Fire Hall. Contestant registration is $10. Doors open 5 p.m.; pageant 6 p.m. Suggested donation, $5 for adults; $3 for ages 5-11; age 4 and under free. Call Karen Williams 635-4673, Carolyn Leake, 635-2073, Carolyn Williams, 635-9056, Melissa Brackenridge 937-3153. • The Sons of Confederate Veterans (SCV) will be setting up a recruiting table at the Sperryville fire hall where the Antique Car Show will be held. For information contact Wiliam B. Hill at 540-987-7256. • Picking Party, 7-9 p.m.r Sperryville United Methodist v/iiuion.. fviubiu uy The Promise Land Gospel Choir with Bobby Glasker as well as other groups and/or musicians. Refreshments will be served. All are welcome. Monday, April 20 • Rappahannock League for Environmental Protection meeting, 7 p.m., Rappahannock County Library. Social time begins at 6:30 p.m. All are encouraged to attend to leam more about helping RLEP in its work. For more information, go to www.RLEP. org or call (540) 317-1499. Tuesday, April 21 • Rappahannock County Conservation Alliance (RCCA) meeting, 5:30 -7 p.m., at Link, Sperryville. For more information, call the RCCA office at 540-987-9118. Thursday, April 23 • Plan to improve water quality on area rivers - join representatives of Virginia Department of Conservation & Recreation, Department of Environmental Quality, Culpeper Soil and Water Conservation District, Engineering Concepts Inc., RappahannockRapidan Regional Commission, and others to review a draft plan and offer comments, 7 p.m., at Washington Fire Hall. Deirdre Clark, 540829-7450, or http://www.rrregion.org/ tmdl_hhr Saturday, April 25 • Miss Rappahannock Pageant, sponsored by the Sperryville Volunteer Rescue Squad at 4 p.m. at the Rappahannock County Elementary School. Categories are: Baby Miss 0-11 months, Wee Miss 1 - 3 years, Tiny Miss 4 - 6 years, Little Mister 2 - 7 years, Little Miss 7 - 9 years, Junior Teen Miss 10-12 years, Teen Miss 13-15 years, Miss 16-19 years, Friends- any age- male or female, siblings- any agemale or female, mother/ daughter/son- any age. Registration is $35. For applications, call Deanna Wayland at 540-987-8366, Sally Price at 540-987-9166 or email deannaleigh8@msn.com. Rehearsal, final registration is Sunday, April 19 at 2 p.m. • Plant A Row for the Hungry will participate in the Annual Plant Sale, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Waterpenny Farm, Sperryville. For more information call 540-987-8248. • Bake/yard sale to benefit Rappahannock Senior Center, 9 a.m. to 12 noon, 211 Quicke Mart. Lots of delicious homemade cakes, pies, cookies, etc., baked in the kitchens of the Rappahannock Seniors. Sunday, April 26 • Open House at Hearthstone School, 2-4 p.m. Meet teachers and explore the world of Waldorf education. For more ihformation, call 540-987-9212. Wednesday, April 29 • Orchard meetings by Rappahannock Extension Office begin at Williams Orchard, Flint Hill; May 20 at r Sunnyside Organic Orchard, Washington. Meet at host orchard 11 a.m. for tour; discussion of orchard management practices; bring bag lunch. Call 540-675-3619. • Environmental club meeting, 7 p.m., Rappahannock County Library to brainstorm about a county-wide environmental club that would be open to all students regardless of whether they attend public schools, a private school, or are homeschooled. All members of the community are invited. For more information, contact Ashley Matthews with RCCA (phone: 540-987-9118, email: rcca1@earthlink.net). or Pam Owen with RLEP (phone: 540-317-1449, email: ExDir@RLEP.org). Thursday, April 30 • “Health in Hard Times,” a community conversation on staying healthy in these times, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., The Link, Sperryville. Dr. John McCue and Susan Seidler from the on-line resource “Senior Navigator” will speak.Host is Rappahannock Eldercare Coalition and Aging Together. For more information call Sharon Pyne, 540-675-3313. Saturday, May 2 • Virginia Gold Cup, one of the nation’s largest steeplechase races, celebrates 84 years at Great Meadow, The Plains, Va. Seven hurdle and timber horse races, Jack Russell Terrier races, tent, tailgate and hat contests, and over 30 vendor booths. Gates open 10 a.m. General admission car pass, $75 in advance, $85 the week of the race and allows entry of car and up to six occupants. Call 540-3472612 visit www.vagoldcup.com. • Rededication of historic Scrabble School - The Board of Supervisors of Rappahannock County and the Scrabble School Preservation Foundation invite the public to attend the rededication as the Scrabble School Senior Center on Saturday, 1 p.m. A program, self tour of the facility, casual conversations with Scrabble School Alumni, and refreshments will be offered. Friday, May 8: • Caregivers Seminar, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Washington Fire Hall. Equipment available to care for someone at home. Speakers include Jennifer Matthews, RN, Kelly Guido, COTA, Mountainside Physical Therapy and Jane Burdick, RD. Lunch is included. Equipment will be at the Fire Hall until 6 p.m. Contact Sharon Pyne, 675-3313. Saturday, May 9: • Plants, seeds swap, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., The Link, Sperryville - an opportunity for all Plant A Row for the Hungry volunteers to participate. Bring something to swap - even a tool. Beginner gardeners welcomed. Expert gardeners available. Contact Ellen Berg at PlantARowRapp@ aol.com or 540-987-8248. Saturday, May 16 • Fifth Annual Rappahannock Evening View, 6 p.m., at The Farm at Sunnyside to celebrate Rappahannock's 2008 easement donors while raising funds for the Farmland Preservation Program and RCCA. Contact RCCA at 540987-9118 or rcca1@earthlink.net for tickets. Wednesday, June 24-27 • Amissvilie Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company is seeking contestants for its annual carnival. Categories are: Queen ages 14-20 , Junior Miss ages 8-13 , Little Miss ages 3-7, Little Mister ages 3-7. Winners are based on number of raffle tickets sold. For tickets and more information contact Sandi Carter 540-937-4218. Trinity Episcopal Washington | April 12 Come Celebrate EASTER wit 6:30 AM Sunrise Service atop Massie’s Mountain (from Main Street 1.0 mile on Harris Hollow/Rt 622; to Massie’s Mountain Rd/Rt 654; to Maple Hill Ln; 1st R.) 8 AM Rite I 9:15 AM Family Service and egg hunt 11 AM Rite II with Choir and Organ Music Details; www.trinwash.org or call 540-675-3716

First woman mayor of Washington to speak April 26 Nearly 60 years ago, a political coup occurred right here in the backwaters of Rappahannock County when the Town of Washington elected a council consisting of seven women and no men. This “takeover” originally began as kind of a joke, but took on a life of its own when dissatisfaction with lack of action by the existing council created a situation for a major change. Female control of the council continued for nearly 25 years. On April 26 at 3 p.m., at the Washington Town Hall, the Rappahannock Historical Society will welcome Dorothy Cox Davis who served as the Mayor of Washington during many of those years. Mrs. Davis will talk about the circumstances surrounding the election that created what publications of the time called the “She Town.” Kick Start workshop On Saturday April 18, from 1:30 p.m. to 5 p.m., Sylvie Rowand will give a workshop titled “Kick Start Your Kitchen Garden” - perfect for anybody who’s been wanting to have a kitchen garden this year, but is not sure how to start. The hands-on class takes place outdoors in a large kitchen garden and includes the Home and land transfers These Rappahannock County home and land transfers were recorded in the Rappahannock County Circuit Court Clerk's office between March 27 and April 2. To find transfers in other Northern Virginia counties, visit www.timespapers.com Piedmont Sunnyside Mountain LLC to Alexander Sharp VII, 2.19 acres, deed bargain sale, tax map 3885A Alexander Sharp VII to Copper Fox Antiques LLC, 2.19 acres, deed bargain sale, tax map 38-88 Inspiring, Tfmtgfit& by Randy Minter MOURNING PERIOD While the word "bereavement” describes the inward pain and sense of loss that accompanies the death of a loved one, the word “mourning” applies to the socially or religiously defined period of time and set of activities that follow the death. The observance of the latter helps to ameliorate the former. That is, mourning events (funerals, visiting hours, and related customs of dress and behavior) help the bereaved cope with their grief. These practices differ widely between countries and ethnic groups to encompass everything from celebrations and feasts to periods of wailing. In this country, the observance of such mourning customs has declined steadily over the years. As a result, the bereaved are deprived of due recognition of grief. Our caring and compassionate staff understands that those who have experienced a loss are mourning. At MOSER FUNERAL HOME, we are available to assist you, 24 hours a day by calling (540) 347*3431. We will arrange a confidential meeting and assist you with care and professionalism. You are invited to tour our facility at 233 Broadview Ave., Warrenton. We have been proudly serving the community for many years. "Bereavement is the deepest initiation into the mysteries of human life, an initiation more searching and pnfamd them even happy love." -Dean Inge Washington Jan ClatterbucK 675-3338 |jclatterbuck@ timespapers.com practical demonstrations of many techniques and topics such as soil preparation and composting; raised beds vs. rows; which common and not-so common herbs, vegetables, and fruit to start from seeds and which to buy as plants; how and when to plant and transplant; garden maintenance; useful tips to increase productivity and improve sustainability; techniques to extend the growing and harvesting seasons; dealing with pests and attracting beneficial insects. For information on the cost and to register call 540675-3725 or http://www. LaughingDuckGardens Remembering friends Let’s remember Ruth Atkins, “Miss” Mary Jenkins and the Rev. John Pendleton in our daily prayers. Ruth Atkins lost her balance and fell, breaking her left hip, on April 2. She is at the Fauquier Hospital. Mary Jenkins is also there having been hos READ YOUR COMMUNITY. ONUNE... / RappNevvs.com <Jk »‘i - '■ ■ ——• Photo courtesy of Rappahannock Historical Society ‘SHE TOWN’: Washington, Virginia’s Lady Mayor and alllady town council: From left, Mrs. Dorothy B. Hawkins, Miss Nellie Elizabeth Racer, Mrs. Louise Miller Price, Mrs. Achsah Dudley Miller, Mrs. Dorothy Cox Davis (possibly Virginia’s first lady mayor) Miss Ruby Jenkins, Mrs. Robbie Critzer. > pitalized last week. Rev. John Pendleton recently fell and broke his collarbone. He is recuperating at his home in Flint Hill. Birthday wishes Belated birthday wishes r go out to Pat Lee, who celebrated his special day on April 5 and to Katie Giles, who celebrated her day on April 7. 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Than1{ you INote We would like to show our appreciation to everyone who brought food, phone calls, cards, flowers, all their love, prayers, time and help during the sickness and passing of F.D. Coffey, Jr.,, of Frank and grandfather of j Daniel and Joshua Coffey. A special thanJu to the Rev.} Jon Heddleton for deliverir such a meaningful service. May Qod Bless You All, Frank, Donna, Daniel, Joshua, Stacey & Lizzie tran^on ZtZJLL DUt/- Aunt ESTATE Home & Outbuildings ♦ 5BR. 4 5BA pod •Extra 3BR over worn space ♦ Attached 2-car garage • FX6730 ♦ Detached garage w,' apt wf«u., Mfjin 43 (y/ iprn \ 3522 Sugar Hill Ln, GoWvein, VA I 1 13833 Marsh Rd, Bealeton, VA 48+/- ACRES ON RT17 • Zoned RA • Building on site ♦ 600 8 of noad frontage «fX6731 ♦Entrance installed , } Wed., April 29* @ 1:30pm 888-621 -2110 www.tranzon.com tran^on fox Elizabeth Vaden Whetzel Teacher Elizabeth Vaden Whetzel, 87, of Washington, Va., died March 27, 2009, at her home. She was born Nov. 5, 1921, in Lynchburg, Va., to the late Harold E. and Virginia Lee Foster Vaden. Mrs. Whetzel retired as a school teacher in Montgomery County, Md. - Surviving are two daughters, Phyllis G. Poore of Washington, Va., and Anna L. Garzione of Delaware, Md.; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren;, and two great-great-grandchildren. A memonal service was held April 4 at Living Faith Church in Manassas. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Living Faith Church, 10238 Battleview Parkway, Manassas VA 20109; or to Blue Ridge Hospice, 333 Wrest Cork St., Winchester VA 22601. Arrangements were by Maddox Funeral Home, Front Royal, Va. James A. “Jim” Brady James A. “Jim” Brady of Amissville, VA died on April 4,2009 at Fauquier Hospital. Jim was bom on June 22, 1941 in Virginia to the late Thurman B. and Delois Burge Brady. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Jim was a member of Rectortown United Methodist Church, a Golf Pro and superintendent at Prince William Golf Course, Greenwich and a former produce manager at Safeway. Jim in recent years worked as a painting contractor. He is survived by his wife Sally M. Brady, his daughter Candie and her husband Matthew Settle of Rixevville. VA. Also surviving are his sister, Joyce Schollenberger of Brooksville, FL, and his brother, Thurman T. Brady of Front Royal, VA A memorial service will be held on Monday, April 13. 2009 at 11 am at Amissville United Methodist Church. Amissville, VA. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Amissville United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 108, Amissville, VA 20106 or the Amissville Fire Dept. P.O. Box 147, Amissville, VA 20106. Thomas Layne Zumwalt Thomas Layne Zumwalt, age 66. died Saturday, March 7, 2009, in San Antonio, Texas. A seventh-generation Texan, he was a former resident of Flint Hill and Washington, Va. He w'as elected treasurer of the Town of Washington in 1994 and served in that position for two years. Tom graduated from the preparatory Jefferson College in Washington, Miss., in 1960, and from Auburn University in 1965 with a degree in architecture. He had a long and successful career in interior design, including embassy projects in Africa, the Middle East, Asia, South America and Central America. Tom was a member of the Sons of the Republic of Texas, having served as president of the William Barrett Travis Chapter in San Antonio. He also was a member of the Sons of the American Revolution, St. Mark s Episcopal Church in San Antonio, and sen’ed on the board of directors of the San Antonio Botanical Society. He was an extremely devoted son to this mother, Dorothy Maye White Zumwalt Pennine. Dorothy predeceased Tom in September 2008 at the age of 94. Thomas Zumwalt is survived by his cousins, Linda Kay Gubbels and Janet Lee Enax of Rosenberg, Texas; his aunts, Arlene Davis and Mary Kathryn White of Fort Bend County, Texas; and by Dwight, Jennifer, Whitney and Dorian Matthews of Flint Hill. A memorial service was held at St. Mark's Episcopal Church, San Antonio, on March 13. Tom was interred near his family members in the Morton Cemetery at Richmond, Texas. * 1

Religious Notes Reynold’s Memorial Baptist Church, Sperryville, has designated the month of April as Pastor’s Wife Appreciation Month. So, when you see April Heddleston - now you know how we chose the month- tip your hat, give a hug, or say a special hello to our dedicated, hard working and much loved and appreciated wife of our beloved Pastor Jon. Little Fork Episcopal Church, Rixeyville, has planned several services surrounding Easter beginning Maundy Thursday, April 9 with a special Holy Communion and optional foot washing at 7:30 p.m. The Way of the Cross (Stations) will be presented on Good Friday outdoors, weather permitting. The children’s program will begin at noon, and the service in dialogue form for all ages will begin at 7:30 p.m. Easter Sunday Holy LEASE OR PURCHASE Sperryville, Rappahannock County r i “High Thicker 3,800 sq foot furnished home, heated pool, guest house, 5 stall barn, paddocks, riding trails. 114 acres wooded/open estate in hunt country Details upon request Contact Douglas K Baumgardner, Attorney 540-675-3617 dkblaw^eomcast.net Communion will be celebrated at one service only at 10 a.m. and will be followed by the children’s egg hunt and a sparkling cider toast. For more information, call the church office at 540937-4306. A Good Friday worship service will be offered to the community on Friday, April 10 at 7 p.m at the Washington Baptist Church. This meditative service will reflect on the last days of Jesus’ life and will feature appropriately selected taped music and readings from the Gospel of John. For more information, call the church office at 540-675-3336. Reynold’s Memorial Baptist Church, Sperryville, will hold its annual Easter Egg Hunt and Fun Day on Saturday, April 11. The event includes games, puppet shows, prizes, and a morning of fun for children of all ages. The event begins at 10 a.m., and concludes at 12 noon. The community is invited. Flint Hill United Methodist Church will hold an Easter sunrise service on April 12 at 6:30 a.m. on the-farm of Richard and Esther Settle on Jericho Road. A breakfast is open to the public afterwards at the Flint Hill Fire Department. Woodville and Amissville Baptist churches will have a joint Easter sunrise service on Sunday, April 12 on top of Red Oak Mountain in Woodville. Service will begin at 6 a.m. All are welcome to attend. Trinity Episcopal Church will hold an Easter sunrise service on Sunday, April 12 at 6:30 a.m., on Massie’s Mountain. From Washington,'turn left on Harris Hollow Road to Route 654 and make another left. Refreshments will follow. Reynold’s Memorial Baptist Church, Sperryville, is having a Car and Truck Show on Saturday, April 18 from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m., at The Link, Sperryville. Prizes will be awarded for best in each class; plenty of food for all, and door prizes. Registration fee at the door is' $12; for preregistration you’ll get a free Tshirt. Contact Ben Atkins at 540-635-2377 or Clark Clark at 540-937-3300. The Amissville Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery Club will sponsor a singing program April 19 at 3 p.m. The musical guests will be the Spiritual Harmonizers of Northern Virginia. Lunch will be served after the morning service. Everyone is welcome. For more information call Fred Morgan at 540-905-1299. Gid Brown Bible Baptist Church, Washington will have its revival services from April 20 to April 24 at 7:30 p.m. Evangelist Don Mccann from Kingsport, Tenn., will be the guest speaker. Special singing and nursery nightly. Everyone is welcome. For more information call Pastor John K. Burke at 540-937-4944. Flint Hill Pentecostal Church, Aileen Road, will host a Hymn Sing on Saturday, April 25 at 7 p.m. For more information call 540636-2497. On Sunday, April 26 Dr. Andy McIntyre will discuss how Biblical Legends and Apocalyptic Fears were influenced by these natural catastrophes ending with his take on global warming in a forum at 3 p.m., in the Parish Hall at Trinity Episcopal Church, Washington. No charge; all are welcome. A Q&A will follow. For more information, call 675-3716. Creel From Page B1 His tasks in creating and disseminating this tribute to the elegance of older dogs - his dogs and those of his friends— were myriad and daunting. But, there were also gifts to him in the completion of the book. Too many old dogs, he explains, are abandoned by their human companions when they are not fun anymore, when their medical care is too expensive, when they are more trouble - some say — than they are worth. 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Candidates for governor tell how they will grow economy By Kali Schumitz Rappahannock News Staff Writer Whether through investment in education and research or through tax incentives, all four candidates for Virginia governor said growing the state’s economy and attracting new businesses would be a top priority of their administrations. Democrats Creigh Deeds, Terry' McAuliffe and Brian Moran, and Republican Bob McDonnell spoke to area business leaders at a April 3 Northern Virginia Tbchnology Council forum. Much of the event focused on higher education, job creation and supporting innovation in the state. State leaders have lost sight of the relationship between higher education and job creation, according to Deeds, a state senator from southwest Virginia. He wants to invest more in the state’s community colleges and fouryear institutions. “You can’t compete for the low-wage, low-skill jobs,” Deeds said. “You can compete for the smart jobs.” McDonnell, the former Virginia attorney general, said the state has been spending more on higher education in recent years, and he would focus on getting more Virginians into the state’s top schools by working in with university presidents. To bolster the state’s economy, McDonnell said he wants to “get rid’ of some of the regulatory- and tax burdens” on small businesses and supports energy initiatives like offshore oil drilling that could create jobs. “I want this to be the most business-friendly state in the nation for smail businesses,” he said. Tax incentives to get new businesses to locate in Virginia are a key part of McAuhffe’s plan to grow the economy. "I want us to have the best business-friendly state in the country,” the former Democratic National Committee chairman said. “I Rappahannock News Staff Photos'Shamus Ian Fatzinger The Northern Virginia Technology Council hosted a town hall forum April 3, featuring (clockwise, from top left) former Virginia Attorney General Bob McDonnell, former Del. Brian Moran, Sen. Creigh Deeds, and Terry McAuliffe. The forum took place at the Microsoft offices in Reston. promise you all that I will give you more jobs than any of the other 49 governors.” Moran, a state delegate from Alexandria, said the state must remain a competitive location for business, but that leaders must do more to attract research jobs in field like biotechnology, life sciences and green energy to remain competitive. He said the state should encourage wind and solar electricity production. “Virginia can be a leader,” Moran said. “We truly can connect the dots on energy.” Given the location of the forum, the candidates all spent a portion of their time speaking about transportation, generally saying that an improved infrastructure is an important support for businesses. “Transportation is No. 1 on the agenda for me,” Deeds said simply, although his time to speak ran out before he could offer much in the way of specifics. “I can’t bring you jobs if you’re stuck in traffic all day,” said McAuliffe, who said that state leaders need to have “an honest discussion about revenue” before the state’s transportation problems can be addressed. Revenue is also the pivotal issue in Moran’s transportation plans. “If you can find someone who will fix a bridge for free, let us know,” he quipped. He backs a multifaceted approach — expanding freight and passenger rail service, using public-private partnerships and increasing telecommuting. McDonnell said the state could get more for its transportation dollars if it focuses on using technology and doing more public-private partnerships, which he said are “vastly underused.” “We need more innovative solutions like the HOT lanes” on Interstate 495, he said. Fortunately, PMggg - : State leaders explore expanding unemployment benefits By Holly Hobbs Rappahannock News Staff Writer Expanding unemployment benefits — which would gamer $125 million in federal stimulus funding for the state — will be among the topics debated during the reconvened General Assembly session that began April 8. Under changes to current unemployment-benefit rules, Virginians laid off from parttime jobs or participating in job- training programs would be eligible for the insurance for the first time. If Virginia does not expand those eligibility rules, it will receive $62.5 million in federal stimulus funds for unemployment benefits. “As we work to get our economy back on track, it’s critical we provide Virginians with the temporary’ assistance they need to weather the storm." said Gov. Tim Kaine (D), who has forwarded his support for expanding the program to the Genera] Assembly for its consideration. “The commonwealth has the power — and the obligation — to make necessary' changes to our laws that support displaced workers hieing serious economic challenges.” The governor is likely to see opposition on the program’s expansion from Virginia's House Republicans. “Obviously, with the economy as bad as it is, [expanding unemployment insurance] puts another burden on businesses,” said Del. Tom Rust <R-Sterling». House Republicans, who oppose the expansion, argue that the additional costs could be damaging to Virginia’s economy and busi nesses in the long run — especially when federal stimulus funding runs out. “The federal government is going to give this to us for two years,” said Del. Bob Marshall < R-south-central Loudoun). “Then what0 Once you give benefits, it’s really hard to take them back.” Statewide the unemployment rate is at 7 percent, up from 6.4 percent in January. While Northern Virginia is seeing unemployment at 5 2 percent, parts of southwest Virginia are experiencing double-digit rates of as much as 20 percent, according to the Virginia Employment Commission. Nationwide rankings list Virginia low on unemployment benefits available. “It cuts both ways,” Rust said. "But that’s why Virginia is always ranked high for business.” Save 75% discount towards your “Clip & Go” advertising in the paper & our online version, “Click & Go.” Plus get FREE Yard Sale Signs. 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RCHS Sports Results Week of March 30 Varsity Softball - Report from Coach Jamie Harris: The Panther softball team avenged last week’s loss to AA Eastern View by holding the explosive Cyclones to six hits and three runs in a 9-3 victory. Amanda Smoot and the revamped defense were impressive in the field. Offensively, Rappahannock used a combination of small ball and timely base hits to plate nine runs. Rappahannock was led at the plate by Laura Caperton (two hits), Allie Dore, Megan Early, Emily Carter, and Hanna Kopjanski (a double each).” JV Softball - Defeated by Luray 10 - 0. JP Softball - Defeated Riverfront School 13-1 and Fredericksburg Christian 10-0 to remain undefeated! JP Soccer (Girls) - Defeated Riverfront 2-0 and Shenandoah Valley Academy 2-1 to remain undefeated! Varsity Baseball - Defeated Quantico HS Tues 6-3 Varsity Soccer (Girls) - Defeated by Wakefield Plains 10-0 Varsity Soccer (Boys) Defeated Quantico 4-1 and Luray 6-0 to remain undefeated. RCHS SPORTS SCHEDULE FOR WEEK OF APRIL 9 - APRIL 17 April 9 — 4 p.m., JV Soccer (Girls) followed by Varsity Soccer (Girls) at Madison County High School; 5:30 p.m., JV Soccer (Boys) HOME VS. Madison County High School; 7 p.m., Varsity Baseball at Madison County High School; 7 p.m., JV Softball Home VS. Madison County High School; 7:00 Varsity Softball at Madison County High School; 7 p.m., Varsity Soccer (Boys) HOME VS. Madison County High School April 11-12 noon JP Softball - Scrimmage HOME with Gainesville Cannons April 14 — 5 p.m., Varsity Baseball / Softball at George Mason High School; 5:30 p.m., JV Soccer (Boys) HOME VS. George Mason High School; 6 p.m., Varsity Soccer (Girls) at George Mason High School; 7 p.m., Varsity Soccer (Boys) HOME VS. George Mason High School; 7 p.m., JV Softball HOME VS. George Mason High April 15-5 p.m., Track HOME VS. 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(540)987-8796 For all of your Employment needs call the Times Community Newspapers 888-351-1660 Legal Notices STATEMENT OF NONDISCRIMINATION Rappahannock Electric Cooperative is a recipient of Federal financial assistance from the U S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The USDA prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, and where applicable, sex, marital status, familial status, parental status, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, political beliefs, reprisal, or because all or part of an individual's income is derived from any public assistance program. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.) Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) should contact USDA s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TDD). To file a complaint of discrimination, write to USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independent Avenue, S.W., Washington, DC 20250-9410, or call toll free (866) 632-9992 (voice) or (800) 877-8339 (TDD) or (866) 377-8642 (relay voice users). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. The person responsible for coordinating Rappahannock Electric Cooperative's non-discrimination compliance efforts is Carolyn White, Director of Human Resources. TRUSTEE S SALE 251 Old Hollow Road, Sperryville, Virginia 22740 Pursuant to the terms of a deed of trust dated July 26, 2007, recorded in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of the County of Rappahannock, VA as Instrument.No. 070001448, made by James Allen Jenkins and Crystal Lynn Fincham Jenkins and securing a note drawn in the original sum of $357,500.00, the undersigned Substitute Trustee, will offer for public sale at the front of the building housing the Circuit Court of the COUNTY OF RAPPAHANNOCK, VA located at 238 Gay Street, Washington. Virginia, 22747 on April 20, 2009 at 12:00 pm, the property described in said deed of trust, located at the above address and briefly described as: Parcel ID No. 27-18F The property and the improvements thereon will be sold "AS IS” and without representation or warranties of any kind. The sale is subject to all liens, encumbrances, conditions, easements and restrictions, if any. superior to the mentioned deed of trust and lawfully affecting the property. Neither the Substitute Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust will deliver possession of the property to the successful bidder. The purchaser at the sale will be required to pay all closing costs. Real estate taxes, water sewer fees and other public charges will be prorated as of the date of sale. The risk of loss or damage to the property passes to the purchaser immediately upon the conclusion of the Substitute Trustee s sale. Terms: CASH or certified funds. A bidder s deposit of $38,000.00 or 10% of successful bid, whichever is lower, will be required with the balance of the sale price to be paid within 15 days at the office of the Substitute Trustee. Time is of the essence as to the closing date and the payment of the purchase price. If payment of the balance does not occur within fifteen days of the sale date, the deposit will be forfeited. If the Substitute Trustee is unable to convey good and marketable title, the purchaser's sole remedy in law or equity shall be limited to the refund of the deposit to the purchaser. Additional terms may be announced at the sale. Pursuant to the Federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, we advise you that this firm is a debt collector and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Surety Trustees, LLC. FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: Melissa Ampah 8101 Sandy Spring Road, Suite 100 Laurel, Maryland 20707 (301) 490-3361 NOTICE OF DATE AND TIME TO APPEAR TO OBJECT TO AVAILABILITY ASSESSMENTS ANT) CONNECTION FEES FOR TOWN OF WASHINGTON SEWER SYSTEM KINDLY TAKE NOTICE thal all mvners objecting to the Availability Assessments and/or connection fees imposed on property to be served by the Tiwn of Washington Sewer System shall appear in person or by counsel and state their objections fefore the Town Council at the Town Hall. Washington. Virginia at 7:00 pm. Apnl 27. 2009, ii as soon thereafter as each party may be heard, or tl all such parties are not then heard, to a continued date and time set at such meeting fn unheard cases. The name of the owner as it appears on the tax records, the tax map. and amount of Availability Assessment and tap fees are as follows: 7ar map nutrihtr P/ti/xttv owner 20A 1 10 Abraham. Kun * Janice 20A 1 44 Arurxtl Family LLC 20A 1 6A Balchekler, Jane H Trustee 20,A 45A Baumgardner [Vxiglas K 20A I 68A Baumgardner. Douglas K 20 A 132 A Beani Carol P 20A 2 130 Benson. Jeffrey S & Vemntka 20A 1 62 Bunnn. William A & Elizabeth 20A 1 49A ('nicer. Bruce Lee 20A 1121 Cntzer. Sieve O 20A 1 121A Cntzer. Stese O 20A 1 7 DeSamo, Judith M. 20A 1 140A Eagle, Ercdette S 20A I 33A Evensoa Hrerxe TK 20A 1 4 First B.iptist Church 20A I 43 l ust Markin Gnrnp LLC 20A 1 72 Gay Street Inn LLC 20A 16 A Giles, Clarence E Jr 20A 1 128 Giles. Clarence E. Jr 20A 1 76 Gottlx-h. Sidnex & Maigaret TRS 20 A I 79 Hise, James c" 20A 1 8 Mise, William C 20A 1 68A J A B Virginia LLC 20A 1 61 Jenkins. Mary Thornhill. Randolph R 20A1I38 Ke\ is. Charles E 20A 1 106 leggelt, Eaigene S Claassa 20A 1 13 Leggett. Eugene S Clanssa 20A 3 92 Luke. Peter A Shanm G 20A 3 89 1 uke. Peter A Shanm G 20A1107 Meuse. Joseph J Bogle Meuse Jacqueline 20A 1 11 Milk'r. James C. Ill A IVnuns H 20A 127 IVasant View of Rappahanmvk L1A' 20A139 Pullen. Edwunl J 20A 1 80A Ray. Steven W C o f rustce Wimten. Andrea Co T rustee 20A 1 83 Rappahannock County 20A 1 113B Rappvahanixvk Historical Scx ietv 20A 1 17 Rexl Jueph B A Nlaru A TRS 20A 1 12 SafxJ, Canilvn G. Trustee 20A I 22B Slack. Rex FT AL 20A 1 5 Snxxl C lahett E2 A Helen Ii 20A 1 65 Sullivan Jibn E A Beverly K 20A 1 107A Sunny View IIA' 20A 1 9 Swarni Howanl Robert 2QA 1 82 Trinity Eptscvpal Recur. 20A 1 108 Trinity Episcxpul Churc h 20A 1112 Tnmly Eptscipal Chunh 20A 1 75 Tuppvr. EVience M. 20A 1 117A Virginia Telepfxme A Telegraph 30A 1 71 Washmgum Baptist Chuivh 20A 1 72A Washmgum Bapust Chureti Parvmage 2UA 7 86 Weinberg Pamela 20A3 99 Weuitvrg, Rofett L Avtessrrvru iinj AvaiLibilih fees SIM) $7,500 $7,500 $7,500 $7,500 $7,500 $7,500 $7,500 $7,500 $7,500 $7.5<X> $7.50(1 $7,500 $1501) $7,500 $11150 $18,150 $18,750 $7.5(0 $7.5(0 $7.5(0 $7,5(0 $7.5(0 $15.(00 $7.5(0 $7.5(0 $7,500 $7.5(0 $7.5(0 $7.5(0 $7.5(0 $75(0 $7,500 $7,500 $139,200.00 $7.5(0 $15,(XO $7.5(0 $7.5(0 $7,500 $7.5(0 $15,000 $7.5(0 $7,500 $19,875 $7.5(0 $7,500 $7.5(0 $10175 $7.5(0 $7,500 $15,000 The name and mount of Availability Assessments and lap lees are ixl [XiNished atxive fur the pnpaty owners who have delivered to the Town a wnaen waiver of publxatxu Sat Assessments and owner's inftimatxm are available at the Town Hall tn inspect* m by unvink-resied party All are inv ited to attend at the uni and place aliresatd anJ present tfxtr obiectxns The hearing is being lx-kl in a puhlx fa ilny hel*-vtd ki be accessible u> perwms w ith disabilities Any pemm w oh questxms on the aivessihtlity to the facility sfxuld contact the Town Clerk by telepfxme at 540675-3128 TOWN CTX NC1L TCMN OF WASHINGTON, VIRGINIA JohnC Bennen Town Aiumty REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS AUDIT SERVICES RFP 2009-1 The Rappahannock-Raptdan Community Services Board Area Agency on Aging is issuing this Request for Proposals Tor the purpose of contracting with one qualified contractor to provide Audit Services. The Request for Proposals must be returned by Thursday, April 30. 2009, 3:00 P.M. to the address below. Packages are available at the Procurement Office, 15361 Bradford Road. P O. Box 1568, Culpeper, Va. 22701, telephone number 540-825-3100. Extension 3143 or 3148. The Board reserves the right to cancel the Request for Proposals or reject proposals at any time prior to an award, to waive any or all formalities or technicalities, and to accept the proposal deemed to be most advantageous to the Board. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE S SALE In execution of a certain deed of trust dated July 31. 2006. and recorded on August 7. 2006 in the Clerk s Office of the Ciauit Court for the Rappahannock Counts. Virginia. AS INSTRUMENT #060001501. from the Original Borrower!si to Samuel 1. White. PC. Trusteei si. .aqd default has mg been made in the payment of the debt secured, with the original principal balance of $320,000.00. and at the request of the beneficiary under said deed ot trust the undersigned, having been duly appointed Substitute Trustee!s), has declared all the debts and obligations secured by the deed of trust due and payable and will offer for sale at public auction to the highest bidder in front of Rappahannock County Circuit Courthouse 208 Gav Street Washington Virginia 22747. on April 17. 2009. at 9:30 AM. the following described property located at 181 Aileen Road. Flint Hill. Virginia 22627. and more particularly described as HOLLOWS, TO WIT: All that certain lot or parcel of land, situated, lying and being in the Wakefield Magisterial District. Rappahannock County. Virginia, described as Tract No. 2, containing 6.9895 acres, more or less, as shown on plat of survey prepared by James G. Butler. Jr. & Associates, P.C., dated May 31. 2005, entitled “Boundary Adjustment Plat between Tracts 1. No 2 and No 3 Calvert L. Clark Property", recorded as Instrument No. 05-1109-1. in the Clerk s Office of the Circuit Court of Rappahannock County. This conveyance is subject to all easements, restrictions, conditions, and reservations of record alfecting the title to the property hereinabove described The beneficiary reserves the right to bid at said sale , TERMS OF SALE: Certified funds, cashiers checks, trust account checks A bidder s deposit of TEN percent (10S: I MI ST be present at the time of the Trustee s Sale with settlement in full to be made within 15 days from the date of the said sale This notice is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose TS#:09-V17756VA Loan Type CONV Lor information Contact SPECIALIZED INC.. OF VIRGINIA. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE 722 E. MARKET STREET Suite 200 LEESBURG. VIRGINIA 20176 (7031 7 "’4.0080 ( all between 9AM-11AM ONLY https://www.specofva.com/ 04/O'M ►) 4 MS .’4S46I0 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE S SALE In execution of a certain deed of trust dated June 28, 2006, and recorded on July 5. 2006 in the Clerk s Office of the Circuit Court for the Rappahannock County, Virginia, AS INSTRUMENT #060001278.' from the Original Borrower! si to Samuel I. White. PC', Trustee!si, and delault having been made in the payment of the debt secured, with the original principal balance of $270,000.00, and at the request of the beneficiary under said deed of trust the undersigned, hasing been duly appointed Substitute Trusted si. has declared all the debts and obligations secured by the deed of trust due and payable and will offer tor sale at public auction to the highest bidder in front ol Rappahannock County Circuit Courthouse 208 (lav Street Washington Virginia 22747. on April 17, 2009 at 9;.M) AM. the following described property located at 10 Kallowater Lane, Sperry side, Virginia 22740. and more particulars described as FOLLOWS. TO WIT All the following described tract or parcel or land (Tax Map Parcel 38A-1 -701. together with buildings and improvements thereon and privileges and appurtenances therewith connected, situate, lying and being in Piedmont Magistrnal District. Rappahannock County. Virginia. Io-wit:\ll that certain tract or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in the Piedmont Magisterial District. Rappahannock County. Virginia, and containing 1.540 acres, more or levs, as more particularly shown and described according to a plat of survey by William P. t.imtvel. US. dated June 13. 1989 and recorded in Deed Book 214. Page 279 in the Circuit Court Clerk s Office of Rappahannock County, Virginia.Together with the right to use for ingress and egress the existing outlet to V irginia Route 600 and shown as "existing access” over and across the parcel of land containing 0.281 acre as shown as T.M. J8.A-71 all as more particularly shown on the aforesaid plat of survey by W illima P. Gimbel, US, recorded in Deed Book 214. page 279. TERMS OF SALE: Certified funds, cash icrs checks, trust account checks A bidder \ deposit of TEN percent (lO'Al Ml ST be present ai the time of the Trustee s Sale with settlement in full to be made within 15 days from the date of the said sale This notice is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will he used tor that purpose ‘ TS#(N V17882VA Loan Type CONV For information Contact SPECIALIZED INC.. OF VIRGINIA, SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE 722 E MARKET STREET Suite 200 LEESBURG, VIRGINIA 20P6 (705) 779-0080 Call between 9AM-11AM ONLY https://ww~w.xpecofya.cuin/ 250771)0 H4.1KMN (SUMN

Employment __wL Receptionist Needed: Silent Partner Security in Marshall VA has immediate opening for a part time Receptionist. Must have excellent references and exceptional phone manors. Email resume to: Jobs@silentpss.com No phone calls please... LINEMAN Exp. lineman wanted to do aerial telephone line work in DC. Transportation provided from Fredericksburg. CDL required. Top pay. Only Experienced Linemen need to apply. Call: 1-800-296-3214 EOE Line Cook and Sous Chef Inn at Kelly s Ford. Experience needed for both Line Cook and Sous Chef positions. Flexible schedule necessary. Holidays and weekends a must. For more information or to schedule an interview please call Chef, Jean Paul Pessaint 540-399-1779 CROSSING GUARD Loudoun County Sheriff's Office has a Crossing Guard position available at Balls Bluff Elementary School. Leesburg. Responsibilities include directing traffic at the school, ensuring satety of school children. I0 hours/ per week. 2 hours/per day 17 45 a.m.-8:20 a m and 2:55 p.m ' 50 p.m.) High School diploma and one year relevant experience working with the public and/or children. Must be at least •age IS An APPLICANT SCREENING QUESTIONNAIRE IS ALSO REQUIRED. Selection process includes physical evaluation. Employment will be contingent upon verification of the applicant s driving record and criminal record check. (Hiring Range $14.IX S24 S:/hr i #09-0427-160 Closes. 4/15/2009 Visit our on-line employment center at *»». loudoun.gov tor additional information and to apply EOF. Residential Aide #327 F T position to provide personal enviro.. & related tasks as req General knowledge of basic personal health care & home mgt. method, ability to work with intellectually disabled, elderly & other special pop. req. ComOo of education & exp. equiv. to HS diploma req. $10.87 hr. IK!, e xpo \h \\\i 4 w, RAP')'AN : sty . v.r- , c>-; ;a; „v . Rappahannock Rapidan Community Services Board Human Resources, P.O. Box 1568, Culpeper. VA 22701 (540) 825-3100 ext. 3902 job line TDD (540) 825-7391 All opportunities are open until filled unless otherwise noted. Visit www. rrcsb.org for additional opportunities. RRCSB AAA is an Equal Opportunity Organization. Minorities & individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Warehouse Martin-Brower. a customized distributor to the world s 'argest restaurant chain, is currently seeking Professional Warehouse Persons for its Manassas, VA location •Starting pay is $14.50 + shift differential1 •Raises at 6 months. 1 year & 2 years' •Overtime after 8 hours shift1 •Win pick, check, load & receive •Lift up to 65 lbs. •Requires a Valid Driver license •Minimum 1 year of warehouse & forklift experience •Ability to work any snift & any set of days, including weekends •Background checn and drug test for ail select candidates We offer vacations. PTO. health, vision, dental life insurance, snort & long term disability 401K & retirement plan Free uniforms, Sa*ety shoes allowance & more1" Visit our website www mbhires.com to fill out an on-lme application No phone calls. ma> mfivmn-Brtowen AA. EOC, M/F/D/V. National Counseling Group. Inc. NCGi. a private organ zation ded'Cated to ennancng the well-being o' individuals and fam.lies throughout Virginia S.nce 1993. NCG has positively affected the lives of thousands n 0/ community oy providing an array of n gr Qua ty counseling services. Seeking nard working independent, creative, career or ented professionals to provide high qua ty serv ces. NCG offers exceptional training, career development, advancement and relocation oooortunities for its staff. Come jom Team NCG today at one of our 17 locations n Virginia' Earn Up To $55,000 per year •Provide Hone Based Counseling to *t-RiSk Youth and Families •Advancement Opportunities •Cimicai Skills Development •Exposure to Diverse Populations •Flexible hours (Full Time and Part Time Positions) •Flexible Scheduling •Team Oriented •Company Established in 1993 • 17 Virginia Sites •Opportunity to Relocate •Unlimited Earning Potential Our Excellent Benefits Include: •Health, Dental & Vision Insurance •long Term Disability Insurance •life Insurance •Prbfessionai Liability Insurance •Free Clinical Licensure Supervision •401k Retirement Plan •Flexible Spending Accounts •Potential Housing Assistance •Free Parking Applicants must have bachelor s degree in social service field plus one year of clinical experience, have valid driver s license, pass criminal records check and drug test. To apply, email your resume and cover letter to ctreer@nationalcounselinggroup.com. Equal Opportunity Employer CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT SALES REPRESENTATIVE Established dealership is seeking a representative for Western Counties of No. Virginia. Specializing in the utility & environmental construction industry. Base salary plus commission, benefits and vacation. Please send resume to : JLV PO Box 1221 Laurel Md 20725 Security Sales Person - Installation Tech Silent Partner in Marshall VA has immediate opening tor Security Sales Person for Residential-Commercial. Must have minimal two-years experience in salesinstallation of Alarm Systems-Camera Systems. Must have current DCJS license and be able to sale & install alarm systems. Email resume to: Jobs@silentpss.com No phone calls please. REAL ESTATE SETTLEMENT PROCESSOR Must be able to work independently or as a team player and exhibit strong communication, proofing, and computer skills. WordPerfect for Windows and Landtech Real Estate Settlement Software experience desirable. FT or PT. Send resume to Walker Jones, PC ATTN: Lora Goff 31 Winchester Street Warrenton, VA 20186 Fax (540) 347-3825 MVE-I\ ASSISTANCE Wanted Employed non-smoking couple (without children) to live in and help with animal care and facility maintenance. Work in exchange for lodging. Must like working with animals. Work includes barn cleaning, pasture and equipment maintenance, fence & building painting repair, grass cutting. animal training and care, grounds maintenance. Approx 3.0 hrs p.'w, spring, summer and fall, less during winter. Beautiful 1000 sqft facility w util, phone. D TV, internet met. (540)937-7437 RETAIL CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE Immediate part-time position available for qualified, dependable individual seeking an opportunity with established growmg agribusiness retail operation. Must have computer skills, excellent organizational and customer service skills. Knowledge in areas of farming, agriculture, animal care, gardening or building materials a plus. Apply in person: CFC FARM & HOME CENTER 12645 Lee Highway Washington, VA U_ —: PARALEGAL Loudoun County Government i .iniil\ Servian has a part-lime position i30 hours per week) to support legal processes/ procedures for Adull and Child Protective Services and Foster Care/Adoption Work directly with Family Services and Assistant County Xttomey. Duties include document review and affidavits, tiling supplementary documents, redacting records, establishing protocols, assist rig with development of court documents., oversight of certain doauments/processes High 'Chool diploma and b years experience as a paralegal Bachelor s degree in a human scr vices held prelerred Paralegal certification re yuired within b months ot employment Valid drivers license Successful candidate will undergo a criminal background and child protective services background checks iHiring Range $ld0l-S2b M/hn #01-1343-157 ( loses 4/14/2001 Visit our on line employment center at www.loudoun.gov tor additional information and tv' apply FOP CORRECTIONAL DEPUTY I Applications are being accepted for Correctional Deputies for Loudoun County Sheriff's Office. All applicants must satisfactorily complete a training academy unless they currently hold a Virginia Correctional Officer Certification, and the Loudoun County Correctional Training Officer program. High School diploma. US citizenship, age 21, valid driver s license. Automatically receives $2,000 or 5% salary increase, whichever is greater upon successful completion of the Loudoun County Correctional Training Officer program. An APPLICANT SCREENING QUESTIONNAIRE IS ALSO REQUIRED Selection process includes preliminary screening, polygraph examination, background interview. psychological evaluation, physical evaluation, drug screening, and an intensive background investigation. (Hiring Range: $40,259-$51,762) #09-U261-159 Closes: 4/10/2009. Visit our on-line employment center at www.loudoun.gov for additional information and to apply. EOE CLASS A DRIVERS Full-Time Mostly Local Routes Requires: •Excellent customer service skills •Mm. 2 yrs experience •Aoility to lift up to 65 lbs. (hand unloads) •Ability to work any shift & any set of days, including weekends & holidays We offer: •Yearly earnings from $55,000 and up! •Raises after probationary perod at 9 months & 1 year •Vacation sick days •Health, vision, dental. & life insurance •Short & long term disability •401K & retirement pian •Free Uniforms •Safety snoes allowance •And more1!1 All selected candidates must pass: •Road Test •Background Check •Drug Test •Medical exam Visit our website www mbhires com to fill out an on-line application. No phone calls. mmmn-BPKiujen AA, EOC, M F/D/V. Senior Clinicians #34/#225/#226 The RRCSB is dedicated to enhancing the mental health of children & adults in 5 county area between Charlottesville & Northern VA. We re seeking three Masters trained/licensed Clinicians'to provide MH svcs. to adults (#34); operate wellness & recovery groups addressing coping & daily strengthening skills & support; (#225) provide MH svcs. to children/adolescents & their families(#226). All three positions will provide direction, support & supervision to staff. $44.050.50'annually (nm RAPPAHANNOCK - KAPIOAN 4t.li.lk i'OMMUMH- SIKViCfcA WlARj Rappahannock Rapidan Community Services Board Human Resources, P.O. Box 1568, Culpeper, VA 22701 (540) 825-3100 ext. 3902/job line TDD (540) 825-7391 All opportunities are open until filled unless otherwise noted. Visit www.rrcsb.org for additional opportunities. RRCSB/AAA is an Equal Opportunity Organization. Minorities & individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. FIELD DEPUTY I Applications are being accepted for Patrol Deputies for Loudoun County Sheriff's Office. All applicants must satisfactorily complete a training academy, unless they currently hold a Virginia Law Enforcement Certification, and the Loudoun County Field Training Officer program. High School diploma, US Citizenship, age 21, valid driver s license. Automatically receives $2000 or 5% salary increase, whichever is greater, upon successful completion of the Loudoun County Field Training Officer program. Preference will be given to applicants who have a degree in Criminal Justice or active duty military experience or previous Law Enforcement experience -An APPLICANT SCREENING QUESTIONNAIRE IS ALSO REQUIRED. Selection process includes preliminary screening, polygraph examination, background interview, psychological evaluation, physical evaluation, drug screening, and an intensive background investigation. (Hiring Range: S40.259-S51.7G2) #09-11261-158 Closes: 4/10/2009. Visit our on-line employment center at www.loudoun.gov for additional information and to apply. EOE. Personal Care Aide #520 0 C position to provide in-home assistance & personal care to geriatric population in accordance with assigned care plan. PCA/ CNA cert. rep. Flexible hrs. & mileage reimbursement. $8.24/hr/.42 per mile Cook #380/#382 PT (#380) & O/C (#382) positions for meal prep in Culpeper. Maintain sanitary kitchen & orderly pantry in compliance with health dept, standards. Skill in commercial cooking req. Weekend hrs. included. $9.39/hr. Clinician/ICC #351 /#352/#353 Three FT positions to provide Intensive Care Coordination & facilitation of svc. planning for child-specific multi-disciplinary teams. License & Masters req. $34.515.00'annually Clinician/Emergency Services #73 O C position for five county catchment area. Provide prompt after hrs. ER. MH & SA svc. by phone/in-person per RRCSB ER svc. policies & procedures. ER counseling, preadmission screenings, referrals & assessments. License & Masters req. $100-$175'shift $65 face-to-face visit'.42 per mile fjn KAFTAHANMX k K ARID AN 4,11.1k HiMMuMn SHi'.-imao.uo Rappahannock Rapidan Community Services Board Human Resources, P.O. 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